This afternoon I thought I’d share with you this ADORABLE shot of Katherine from a couple days ago. She’s a total HAM, isn’t she?!? These are her six-month portraits. We had a GREAT time together. I can’t wait to see her at one year when she goes “mobile” on her parents – HA!
Archive for August, 2008
Katherine
August 23, 2008
Margaret & Warren at St. Stephen's Lutheran
August 23, 2008
Margaret & Warren are absolutely PERFECT for each other! Their wedding last weekend was a joy for me to be a part of. Margaret’s grandmother knows Brittany & Jamie’s grandmother, which is how they heard about us. Many thanks to the Kyzer’s for the referral!!! Their wedding was held at the majestic St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church in Lexington, SC…where Margaret’s parents were married. When I arrived, Margaret’s sister and “Maid of Honor Extraordinaire”, Liz, was helping the beautiful bride get ready. Can’t you just see the sisterly love reflected in that mirror?!? 
I already knew how beautiful Margaret was from her Bridal Session…but that portrait with the sanctuary behind her is a stunner! When I met up with Warren, his groomsmen were all picking on him. So I knew right away I was going to have a BLAST with the gentleman! I really like the black-and-white shot of them with the stone texture of the church in the background. The Spirit-filled ceremony was beautifully led by Pastor Pat. Don’t you LOVE the excitement in Margaret & Warren’s faces as they exit the sanctuary and then embrace each other in the courtyard outside? The last image of Margaret is one of my favorites. It was taken a few minutes after the ceremony, right after they signed their license to make it all official. You can STILL see the elation in her face! Click Here to see the rest of their photos. CONGRATULATIONS Margaret & Warren…you guys are an AMAZING couple!!!
Sullivan's Island Lighthouse
August 21, 2008
After the beach shoot with Chris & Marley, I hung out for a while enjoying the breeze, the lapping waves, and the solitude of having that stretch of sand all to myself. I noticed the sea oats swaying back and forth with the lighthouse in the distance. So I set up a time exposure of 3-seconds at f5.6 for this image of the Sullivan’s Island Lighthouse.
I’d like to dedicate this shot to my Dad who loves the beach more than any man I know. Mom & Dad just celebrated their 46th Anniversary. I love you both so much…you’re a beacon of hope and truth in my life!
Sullivan's Island Sunset
August 21, 2008
It’s been almost three years since I photographed Marley & Chris’ wedding on a day when another hurricane was bearing down on Charleston. Yesterday I found myself photographing their new family portraits (isn’t their daughter ADORABLE?!?) with Hurricane Fay heading our way. But that’s OK because the sky was absolutely AWESOME…the most dramatic sky and sunset I’ve seen on Sullivan’s Island all summer! Chris is a C-17 Pilot and they are being re-assigned to a base in Seattle. These portraits will be a WONDERFUL memory of their time here in Charleston!
Julia Santen Gallery
August 19, 2008
Yesterday I had the honor of photographing the young, beautiful, and successful entrepreneur…Julia Santen. Her charisma and strong camera presence made my job SO EASY!!! 
Julia Santen Gallery is the Southeast’s preeminent poster dealer, specializing in original poster art dating from 1890 through the 1960′s. These are not reprints or duplicates…we’re talking ORIGINALS here…some worth more than my car! You’ve GOT to stop in and check out her Clint Eastwood poster…it’s MY FAVORITE.
Carolina Lanterns
August 19, 2008
One of my favorite corporate clients over the years has been Jan Clouse and her WONDERFUL team at Carolina Lanterns. Since as a photographer I’m a “student of light”, I think the magic and mystery their beautiful gas lanterns and unique lighting products was the initial draw for working with them. But their fun attitudes and warm personalities are what keep me coming back!
Moonrise on Kiawah Island
August 18, 2008
Here’s a few images from a wonderful family session I had on Kiawah this week. Don & Emily were down here vacationing with their family and celebrating their 65th and 60th birthdays, respectively. Since I have three brothers, I fit right in with their three boys and we had a great time together. As the sun set behind the horizon, I created this neat image of Don & Emily, thinking that was the concluding “iconic image” of the day. But NO! When I turned around the other direction the full moon was rising to take its place in the sky. So I made this really cool shot of everyone watching the moonrise!!!
Innovator Award Ceremony
August 17, 2008
Earlier this month I photographed the winners of the Innovator of the Year award given out by the Charleston Regional Business Journal. Tonight was the actual Award Ceremony. My images were used in these really cool combination video/slideshow presentations put together by PDA, who also did all the lighting and displays for the show. The first photo is a shot I took with my D3 and 10.5mm fisheye showcasing their amazing displays. The second shot is one my great friend and fellow photographer, Gary Coleman, took of me talking to a couple wonderful young ladies from Agfa during the reception. And the third is a shot of Gary and I that Kim McManus of rising SCBiz fame took of us goofing off…as usual. Needless to say, the Award Ceremony and Reception were a lot of fun and a huge success!
Britni & Doug @ Old Santee Canal State Park
August 15, 2008
Britni & Doug had an AWESOME PARTY last weekend! I call it a “party” because their entire wedding day was so much FUN!!! Everyone was laid back, fun to be with, and ready to just let down their hair and have a good time. The ceremony and reception were held at Stony Landing Plantation House, a historic home on a hillside at Old Santee Canal State Park. It’s beautiful lawn, majestic trees, and wonderful view overlooking the Cooper River were such a scenic location for their wedding. Plantation Florist did a beautiful job with the floral arrangements. As usual, Lady Fingers created a beautiful wedding cake…and shall we say a “unique” groom’s cake. Britni’s Uncle Jay sang a beautiful solo during their first dance. And Chameleon Music kept the tunes rollin‘ and the party rockin‘! At the end of the evening, friends and family cheered and waved sparklers in the air as Britni & Doug disappeared into the summer night. Click Here to check out th rest of their photos. CONGRATULATIONS you two!!!FIRST International Rugby Match in South Carolina
August 12, 2008
Last weekend I got to cover the Michelin Challenge Rugby Match for the Charleston Metro Sports Council. Held at Blackbaud Stadium between the USA Eagles (white jerseys) and France’s ASM Clermont Auvergne (yellow jerseys), this was the FIRST International Rugby competition ever held in the state of South Carolina!!! The young Eagles started out strong and took an early 7-0 lead. But the more experienced French team took charge in the end, winning with a final score of 37-14. The exciting match didn’t disappoint the over 4,000 passionate fans!!! “It was a tough match and that’s exactly what we wanted,” said U.S. Captain Todd Clever after the match. “The crowd was fantastic and they’ve been really supportive. Obviously we would’ve liked a win, but overall this match was everything we could’ve hoped for.” Proceeds from ticket sales helped raise valuable resources to benefit autism research at MUSC.