Loren and Sam - Opportunity Backfired!

April 30, 2008 | Filed Under Events | Comments Off 

There are tons of great places to photograph in the downtown area, but as photographers we sometimes are guilty of using the same places over and over. I wanted something a little different for Loren and Sam. I arrived downtown about an hour early so I could scout for new locations. I noticed that people were milling around at St. Pauls Cathedral was excited at the prospect of taking a few photographs in the garden. The gate had always previously been locked, today was my lucky day. Little did I know . . . As soon as Loren and Sam arrived we rushed to the church so we could get their before they closed. We spent about 15 minutes taking photos in and around the gardens. Satisfied, we headed toward the car to go to our next location. We discovered that the custodian of the church locks the gates at 4:00. We also discovered that being inside was not a good place to be after the gates are locked. To make a long story short, we had to resort to scaling an 8ft wall to exit the grounds. Not a great first impression - Sorry guys!! But you have to admit the photos are wonderful!

Thankfully - The rest of our day was much less exciting. We had a great time visiting Linn Park, Museum of Art, and several other wonderful Birmingham Landmarks. Loren and Sam are a lovely couple and I am really looking forward to photographing their wedding in a few weeks. Be sure and check out their slideshow to see the rest of the photos!

Congratulations Julie and Jonathan!!

April 17, 2008 | Filed Under Bridal, Events | Comments Off 

Jonathan, your not supposed to be reading my blog. Julie doesn’t want you to see the dress before the wedding. So if your reading this, you’re busted!!

There. With the disclaimer out of the way, here’s the photos. Julie chose Cobb Lane Bed and Breakfast for the location of her Bridal Portraits. I’m not sure which is more beautiful, the venue or the bride!!

Shearon and Zollie

April 10, 2008 | Filed Under Events, weddings | Comments Off 

Gosh they are such a fun couple!! The wedding took place at ClearBranch United Methodist Church near Trussville. The ceremony was very intimate and the reception quite elegant. Carol and I extend our warmest wishes to the happy couple.

Danielle and Chris

April 4, 2008 | Filed Under Events, engagements | Leave a Comment 

Danielle and Chris are engaged!! A match made in heaven! They plan to get married in August on the Mississippi State University Campus. It will be a full military wedding with Saber Arch and all. How exciting!!

Rachel’s Bridal

April 3, 2008 | Filed Under Bridal, Events | Leave a Comment 

Sometimes you have a photosession where everything just goes RIGHT! Beautiful day, beautiful bride, beautiful dress, beautiful location, beautiful smile . . . My job doesn’t get any easier than this. Rachel chose the Birmingham Botanical Gardens as the site for her bridal portraits. Rachel’s Mom is a photo enthusist and tagged along as my assistant. I was thrilled that she was able to get some wonderful shots of her daughter with her own camera. Thanks Mom ! Couldn’t have done it without you !