I couldn’t resist! Here’s a hilarious spoof on the classic Larry Bird vs. Michael Jordan “Nothing But Net” commercial for McDonalds. With two of the biggest lighting gurus on the planet, Joe McNally and Scott Kelby, it’s a hit!
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Last Saturday turned out to be a gorgeous day! What better place to be than at Josh & Rindy’s wedding! I’ve had so much fun getting to know them over the last year through our get-togethers, phone conversations, engagement session, Rindy’s bridal shoot.
Josh proposed at Disney World by having the divers in the big tank at dinner hold up a sign asking Rindy to marry him! Isn’t that AWESOME!?! He and Rindy’s brothers are really in to motorcycles. Since I used to be a motorcycle fanatic myself (owned a half-dozen or so in my life) we had an instant connection. Plus Rindy’s Dad is a big photo buff…how cool is that?!? On top of all the mayhem of planning a wedding, Rindy was studying for her MCATS….now THAT’s impressive!
Josh and Rindy have been dating since middle school. They truly are a match made in heaven. After the slideshow, CLICK HERE to check out the rest of their pictures. CONGRATULATIONS you guys!!!
While Bill & Kelli were visiting the “C&C; B&B;” last weekend, they had a bridal shoot get rained out. So Kelli called to see if they could use our studio since the bride was from out of town and couldn’t easily re-schedule. We had a BLAST “playing” that afternoon. š Here’s Bill shooting a dramatic shot of the bride in a sexy pose on high-key with. He looks pretty comfortable there while Kelli’s over fixing the veil and doing all the REAL work….HA!!!
Our good friends and fellow photographers, Bill & Kelli Nixon, stayed at the “C&C; B&B;” last weekend while they were in town shooting a couple weddings. They used to live in Charleston but have gone bi-coastal on us…living in Colorado and jetting into town for assignments every month or so. We miss them!
P.S. I love how Marley is right there at our feet…he ALWAYS thinks he’s the center of attention whenever people are around. š
I had a really neat Portrait Session at The Sanctuary on Kiawah Island the other day. The Sommerville’s were such nice folks, the kids were adorable, and the light that day was simply magical!
Jenna & Amit are a rare couple! During their fun Engagement Shoot downtown, I discovered just how well they fit together, and how full of life they both are. So I know I was going to have a BLAST on their wedding day…which TOTALLY came true!!! š
I caught up with each of them at their respective beach houses. Then we headed over to The Pavilion at Patriots Point. The weather was perfect…light breeze, not too hot, just right! It’s always a pleasure to work with Amanda at Southern Chic Weddings…and today was no different.
The reception was held under the Big Tent. With an exceptional selection of music (way to go Amit), and a guest appearance by the most amazing Billy Joel tribute soloist I’ve ever heard, everyone had a great time. Click Here to check out all the photos.
My heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS to Amit & Jenna!
I FINALLY finished editing our pics from Tanzania. Here’s a new batch…more on my Facebook Page…and the entire 1,900 image gallery at http://chrisandcami.zenfolio.com/tanzania. Enjoy!
A photography club in Northern Maine, The Aroostook F-Stops, made us today’s featured photographer on their website. The really neat part is his wife went to the same school I did in the Congo (DRC) a few year’s before me! How cool is THAT!?! Anyway, we are SO EXCITED to be honored in this way. Check it out at http://www.thearoostookfstops.org/.
Adrienne & Corey are getting married December 12th. So the other day we hooked up downtown to do their Engagement Shoot! It was a FANTASTIC afternoon with the sunlight sifting through the trees and buildings with a magical glow. Adrienne & Corey were fun, easy going, and a gorgeous couple. I CAN’T WAIT to photograph their wedding!!!
Kristin & Eric had a FABULOUS wedding at The Sandcastle on Kiawah Island last week! They live in Winston-Salem, but Kristin spent many fun summers on Kiawah during her younger years. So it was only fitting that she add yet ANOTHER wonderful memory to her collection of “Happy Days at Kiawah”! š
Enjoy the slideshow then Click Here to see the rest of their Online Gallery.
CONGRATULATIONS, Kristin & Eric! You guys were AWESOME to work with!!!
For those who are planning a Wedding Reception, Rehearsal Dinner Party, or Corporate Event in Charleston…and want a more rustic venue to…I HIGHLY recommend looking into The Plantation at Bulow. I photographed the NACE Meeting there this week and captured this image at dusk. It really is a beautiful location!
Something I LOVE about my profession is that no two weeks are alike. One week I might be shooting a beautiful wedding, the next I might be shooting Serena Williams at the Family Circle Cup. This week, I was photographing the school pictures for the Child Development Center at Ashley River Baptist Church. Since I’m truly just a kid at heart anyway, I felt right at home. š
Many of you have asked me how I set up for assignments like these. So here’s a couple shots of this year’s set up. We decided to do an all-white high-key setup this year. To properly do high-key, it’s CRITICAL that you light the background separate from the subject. This allows you to over-expose the background by a stop or so to give it that angelic glow. I have two Alien Bees with umbrellas lighting the white seamless background, and one AB in a large soft box lighting the kids.
Another great tip when working with kids is to always use a remote triggering device. Children are just TOO FAST to try and jump back to the camera to get the shot. Their smiles light up their face for an instant, the next they’re digging for gold or admiring the ceiling tiles. I use a Pocket Wizard, attached to a PW Caddy, strapped to my belt. When I get the reaction I want, a quick tap to my hip transmits the signal to my receiver, which is picked up by the receiving Pocket Wizard, instantly firing the camera.
