Rain, Rain Go Away
September 28, 2008 | Filed Under Events | Leave a Comment
I was thrilled to have an opportunity to photograph my niece’s family a few weeks ago. I was actually happy that the rain interrupted our plans for a while. It gave us a nice chance to visit.
Gone with the Wind Wedding
August 26, 2008 | Filed Under Events | Leave a Comment
I shot a lovely wedding this weekend. Stella was a beautiful bride. Interestingly, Stella is the grandmother to a friend whose wedding I attended as a guest almost three years ago ( just prior to becoming a professional wedding photographer ). My friend’s name is Carol Jr. She is named after my wife, who is best friends with Carol Jr’s mom.
I guess I just couldn’t stand being at a wedding without photographing it. But since I didn’t have a camera, I had to make do with what I had. A CELLPHONE.
With a little creativity, I was able to create a quite charming video montage of their windy wedding. Even though I was ill equipped and unprepared I am still very proud of the results. But I also think I’ve come a long way in three years!!
I decided to reach back into my archives and share Carol Jr’s wedding with you.
Danielle and Chris - Starkville
August 18, 2008 | Filed Under Events | Leave a Comment
Danielle and Chris had a lovely ceremony in the Chapel of Memories on the Campus of Mississippi State University in Starkville. They are quite literally two peas in a pod. Chris is an Air Force Pilot and Danielle is a flight nurse. The photographic coverage began on Friday evening with a glamorous rehearsal dinner at the lovely Hotel Chester. Ceremony was Saturday and the Chapel of Memories and the Reception rocked the night away at the fabulous Palmeiro Center. Featured musicians were the Flashbacks!
Magic
June 21, 2008 | Filed Under Events | Comments Off
I’m not sure if I’ve ever hit off with a client like I did with Jessica and Jason. Something about us “just clicked” and I knew we were in for a magical day. The rain came and brought a clean smell and a needed breeze. . . and then . . . at just the right time . . . the clouds rolled away and the birds sang in celebration of two hearts joined. Just like MAGIC . . .
photo by: Gaines Parker
photo by: Mark Parker
Loren and Sam - A new beginning
June 18, 2008 | Filed Under Events | Comments Off
Loren and Sam began their new life together on March 10th 2008. The Donnelley house could barely hold the joyous celebration. Carol and I wish Loren and Sam the best and congratulate them on their new beginning.
Tears of Joy
June 9, 2008 | Filed Under Events | Comments Off
Sometimes the most special moments are captured at the most unexpected times. Alexis and Scott decided to have a very private and intimate ceremony at a local park. This moment was witnessed by only the Ducks, Geese and a few special people.
Why?
June 6, 2008 | Filed Under Events | Comments Off
Why do I love my Job wife?
Do you ever read things that make you stop and think about life? I happened across a quote today that stopped me in my tracks. It speaks to me on so many levels. Naturally it describes the way I feel about Carol, but it also makes me appreciate the moments that I capture for my clients.
“Our life itself is the greatest gift to give …We tend to forget that - our real gift is not so much what we can do, but who we are …The real question - is not ‘What can we offer each other?’ but ‘Who can we be for each other?’ … When i ask myself - ‘Who helps me most?’ i must answer, ‘The one who is willing to share his or her life with me ‘ “
- henri nouwen
Tomcats
June 1, 2008 | Filed Under Events | Comments Off
This is TOTALLY not wedding or photography related. I just thought I share a little of myself with you guys. In my free time I enjoy singing competitively in a Barbershop Quartet called the Tomcats. Here is a recording where we placed 9th in a regional competition recently. Cheesy, I know. But it’s another one of my creative outlets. My cohorts are Ed Whorton singing bass, Mitchell McDow singing baratone, Tom Brown sings lead, and yours truly on Tenor.
You can hear us sing Ain't Misbehavin
Awesome photoshoot with Sonia
May 27, 2008 | Filed Under Events | Comments Off
Sonia just wanted some professional photographs to share with friends and family. We wandered around old town Helena and had a ball! Wishing you the best Sonia!
Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association
May 17, 2008 | Filed Under Events | Comments Off
Carol and I are honored to announce our acceptance into the Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association. The focus of the [AG]WPJA is on the artistic and “fine art” aspects of wedding photojournalism.
For many years, the standards of the primary division of the WPJA required that all images be captured naturally, and that the images undergo minimal post processing and editing. Many photographers felt that their creativity was in some ways limited. Now the Artistic Guild embraces and encourages international wedding photojournalists who are not only excellent wedding photojournalists but are also experts in the art of post processing and digital artistic enhancement of their images.