Faith & Michael Bessinger (yup, of the famous BBQ restaurant in town), are friends from our old Sunday School class at Ashley River Baptist. When they called to let me know they were expecting their third and wanted to do a Maternity Family Shoot on the beach with me, I was THRILLED! Here are some of my fav’s. J
Bethany & John at the I’On Creek Club
Last weekend, Bethany & John were married at the picturesque and peaceful I’On Creek Club in Mt. Pleasant. They had the good luck of a little rain on their wedding day. But it certainly didn’t dampen any spirits and cleared up in plenty of time for us to zip downtown for a fun photo shoot with the weddig party before the reception. Bethany & John are from Ohio. And they are major Dog Lovers. So when we first started talking back in February, we had that much in common! But then…Bethany told me how important getting great photos of her wedding day were to her…I was hooked! J We had a FANTASTIC time finding some really cool “Iconic Charleston” locations to get some great photos in. Then it was back to the Creek Club for a really fun, laid back, northern style party!
Check out the fun Music Video of their day at www.chrisandcami.com/blog. Then head over to www.chrisandcami.zenfolio.com to see the rest of their Online Gallery.
CONGRATULATIONS Bethany & John! We wish you all the best for a beautiful new journey together…
Low Country Golden Retriever Rescue
Everyone meet Daisy! J Kate from the Low Country Golden Retriever Rescue brought Daisy over to “play” with us at the studio today. She’s a real sweetheart, calm, behaved, and SUPER loving! As you know, we got our beautiful Marly from the LCGRR program and highly recommend them if you’re ready to adopt. And we couldn’t think of a more deserving dog than Daisy!!! Head over to their website and check out her bio…
Carolina Christian Church
Cami & I are members of C3. Last weekend Pastor Randy asked us to do a few snapshots of everyone that’s involved in a ministry position at the church. So we had a little fun with it…brought a colorful seamless background Sunday morning, set up the Creative Lighting System, and did a full-on fashion photo shoot. I shot with one of the Nikon D3’s tethered to a laptop, then transferred images to the media team to add bio info and project on the screen. As you can see, everyone let loose and really had a great time! Pastor Randy just started a new series called “Big Questions, Real Answers”. You’re welcome to join us!!!
Jennifer & Robert’s Storybook
“All I can say is WOW!!!!! It looks amazing!!!! It is above and beyond what I had expected. We are extremely pleased with what you have done.”Cami & I finished designing another beautiful Storybook the other day for Jennifer & Robert. This was Jennifer’s reaction. J I had such a wonderful time at their wedding. Jennifer & Robert are just the coolest couple in the world! Sometimes when we’re in the design stages, pages just seem to connect and the story of their day just flows together beautifully. See more from their wedding at https://chrisandcami.com/blog/2010/05/05/jennifer-robert-at-the-unitarian-church/. Here are a few pages from their book.
Low Country Retriever Rescue
“Whoever said you can’t buy happiness forgot little puppies.”
– Gene Hill
Cami & I are animal lovers. She volunteers with the Charleston Animal Society. Plus we recently started donating our services to the Low Country Retriever Rescue organization by photographing Goldens that are looking for a new home. This is Mimi. She’s been abused, shot at, and found wandering the highways all alone. But you would not believe what a sweetheart she is…not a mean bone in her body even after all that! We adopted our beautiful Marley from the LCRR and encourage you to do the same. (Check out his picture at https://chrisandcami.com/blog/2009/08/28/introducing-marley-2/.)
Family Circle Cup Photo in Charleston Magazine
Most of you know I’m one of the Official Photographers of the Family Circle Cup. Last year I had the honor of meeting a fabulous sports writer by the name of Bobby Chintapalli! She was terrific to work with and a pleasure to be around. She just emailed me a link to this article she wrote for Charleston Magazine because she realized the photo they used was one of mine. Thanks Bobby!
Jessica & Tevin’s Folly Beach Engagement Shoot
I met Jessica & Tevin at the beautiful cove by the historic Morris Island Lighthouse on Folly Beach the other to photograph their Engagement Session. It was looking a little dicy with the weather. But between my enthusiasm and their energy, we decided to go for it! About half way out I bumped into my good friends and fellow photographers, Jennifer Bearden, and Tammy & Kevin Bevins, both heading back in from their family sessions. Jennifer even gave me a hard time about the plastic ziploc baggies I had covered my remote flashes with in case they got wet! But I knew that days like these often yield magical bursts of dramatic light before the sun bids fairwell for the night. WOW did we get one of those bursts!!! ABSOLUTELY awesome skies for an absolutely wonderful couple. In fact we had so much fun towards the end that I can’t even show you some of the steamier shots from the end of the shoot…J
Cancelled Family Shoot turns into Fine Art
Friday night I met a really great family for a beach shoot we’d planned at Folly. Unfortunately, weather didn’t cooperate and we had to reschedule. That’s the FIRST TIME that’s happened to me in like six months or more! L As I was starting my drive home I saw a scene that just stopped me in my tracks. Braving the crazy winds, drizzly rain, and distant lightning, I ran out and grabbed a couple timed exposure of a rarely deserted beach.
Shelby & Jim at the I’On Creek Club
Last weekend, Jim & Shelby hosted one big CRAZY PARTY at the I’On Creek Club!!! Oh, and they also got married. J The amazing Stacey at Red Letter Events coordinated everything. Fred & Rob filled the air with soulfull sounds during the ceremony. DJ Rob Duren rocked the house at the reception. Granvilles Catering served the masses in style. Paula from Buy The Bunch infused a gorgeous pallete of color. And Ashley Bakery created a work of art for desert. Check out the fun Music Video of Jim & Shelby’s day at www.chrisandcami.com/blog. Then head over to www.chrisandcami.zenfolio.com to see the rest of the “evidence” of their beautiful event.
Isle of Palms Family Beach Portrait
The Blalocks are spread out all over the country…Colorado, Georgia, Pennsylvania. So it was very special for them to be able to come together for a family vacation here in the Charleston area. I was honored that they contacted us about photographing their family portrait on the beach across from the house they had rented on IOP. We laughed, got wet, and had a great time creating some fun memories. J
Real Estate Business Portraits
My friend and extraordinary real-estate agent, Nick Maffia, came over the other day to update his portfolio of images for his brochures, business cards, and marketing material. He’s lost a lot of weight recently and looks GREAT! Nick sold our old house and helped us buy the one we’re in. I highly recommend him if you need a real estate agent!
