Wow...

It seems like just the other day that I did my last post but clearly, it has been much longer than that. Personally, I blame Facebook. It is so easy to go on there and jott down just a few words here and there that I have not fed my poor little blog in such a long time.

So, I will try harder...I promise. I have photographed a ton of stuff since the last entry so I will get some images posted soon. Also, I promise to be a little more proactive in the blog department.

I hope everyone is having a great summer. Now, time to go make some lemonade!

Jenny and Taylor...last night.

All I can say about this wedding is that it was pretty freakin' awesome.

The wedding was in Mathews, NC at Taylor's parent's house with the ceremony in the front yard and the blow out reception in the back yard. (All right, which one of you neighbors called the police?! We have our ways of finding out!)

Incidentally, the cranking music that sent the SWAT team in was provided by AGAPE DJ. Russell came out and did a fantastic job and thank goodness, he wasn't cheesy or boring. You da man Russell!

Everything was so great and the food was incredible too. I have to say that I currently do not have the caterer's info but when I do, I will let you know. I must have put on 10 pounds.

Such a great, low-stress couple. It was a real joy to photograph this wedding. Thank you so much for letting me be part of your special day.

Below are a few photos for you. The first one is the "Bride's Choice" from the bridal session that we did several weeks back. Craig Ross, photo stylist extraordinaire was there to lend a hand on this shoot. He is awesome to have on photo shoots and no, I won't give you his phone number!

The second photo was from last night...good times.

And...a special thank-you goes out to Ellie Callahan-Treffeisen (my gorgeous sunflower bride from last year!) for coming along and being my extra set of hands. Great job Ellie, I appreciate all of your hard work.

I know, but here is a slideshow!

Yes, it's true that I have been a little neglectful in the blog department. You know where to send your letters of complaint. They will, of course, be answered accordingly.

Also, the studio (yeah I said it, THE STUDIO) is almost complete and ready to go. I did meet with a nice couple last night for their upcoming wedding. Hopefully the looked past the fact that it is almost finished. In fact, my office is currently a "catch-all" closet that even I am afraid to enter.

Nonetheless, below is a slide show from a recent wedding so crank up the volume, get some popcorn and enjoy!

WOW...

...and holy cow, too! I cannot believe how long it has been since I posted. What a complete slacker! In my defense, I have to say that I have been incredibly busy. After WPPI, I came home full of a ton of information and some awesome ideas that are being implemented at this very moment.

Also, there are some big, BIG things happening here. (Sorry Mom, no grandkids on the way!) I will inform you all of the new, terribly exciting news in the very near future so check back for more information. C'mon, you know that you are dying to get the scoop.

More very, very soon!

Packed and ready to go...

Well, it is that time of year again.

Actually, it is about a month before that time of year again but nonethless...WPPI (the convention) is about to begin. This the Wedding and Portrait Photographers International convention that happens every year around this time. This is a HUGE educational convention and trade show that draws photographers from all over the world. (Special thank you goes out to Skip Cohen and the entire crew. Thanks so much for the great job that you do!)

As always, it is in Las Vegas. Now, I am not much of a gambling man so that is not a real issue but I will get a chance to go to both In-n-Out for a burger (yummy) and Cappriotti's for a sandwich (holy crap). If you happen to be reading this, please don't tell my wife, she loves both of these places.

And yes...I will post some food photos to follow up with this post. Get the napkins ready!

Woof...

I would imagine that most of you do not realize that my photography career began with pet photography in Los Angeles.

I love photographing dogs as they are so much fun to watch a play with and Miss Olive was no different. She is a huge goofball and was a ton of fun.

Thanks for slobbering on me Olive!

Now, I do have to go on record and say that while I have never had a "Dogzilla," I have also never been bitten by a bride. Of course, the day is young! Have a great day everyone.

Charleston Rocked...(thanks Shane!)

The workshop with Shane Snider was a great time. Not only was it fun, but I actually learned something and am grateful that we didn't get arrested. But, as is always the case, it was good to come home. My wife and my three dogs actually recognized me when I came through the door last night!

Here are a few photos from the workshop: