Jody & Gerald at St. Mark’s UMC

Several years ago I photographed Jody’s sister’s wedding.  So I was truly honored when Jody and her Mom decided to hire us to photograph HER wedding too!  If you’ve been following the blog, you’ve already seen Jody’s beautiful Bridal Shoot and Jody & Gerald’s fun Engagement Shoot.  So I knew before their wedding day arrived that THIS was going to be an awesome wedding!!!  J  Enjoy the slideshow below and then head over to www.chrisandcami.zenfolio.com to see the rest of their images.

 Jody & Gerald have been together for about 3 years.  They actually met at a NASCAR race…how cool is that?!?  They were married at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church.  Debbie at Country and Lace did a great job on the bouquets and flower arrangements.  Their reception was held at the picturesque Charleston Yacht Club where Claire did a wonderful job keeping everything organized.  Believe it or not, Jody’s dad actually handed Gerald the keys to his new red Dodge Charger so they could drive to the reception in STYLE!  Dale must like his new son-in-law an awful lot!  The reception was full of energy and excitement.  Eddie “L” from Pro Wedding Entertainment did an amazing job as always.  And the folks at Beyond Expectations kept the food stations fresh and tasty. 

Some of my favorite images came at dusk when Jody & Gerald joined me for a little walk out on the docks to create some dramatic images with the sunset and the sailboat masts in the background.  After the sun went down and we turned to head back in, a gorgeous moon was rising in the east!  Serendipity is a beautiful thing!  CONGRATULATIONS Jody & Gerald.  You guys are THE BEST!!!
 


Ashley & Josh are Married!

What a BEAUTIFUL day to get married!  Ashley & Josh tied the knot yesterday on the beach in Destin, FL.  Ashley was simply stunning, her dress was so unique!  Here’s one of my favorites as a “teaser”.  More to come soon…

Into the Florida Panhandle

Yesterday I purposely kept to the windy coast-hugging roads from Western Florida up into the Panhandle.  Instead of just hitting the highways and making Destin my destination, I wanted to enjoy the journey in between.  It was absolutely beautiful and I made many stops to enjoy a picnic lunch, visit a historic lighthouse, and just take in the beautiful vistas of the Gulf of Mexico.

East to West

Yesterday I left the low-lying prairies of central Florida and kept heading west, landing in Homosassa Springs.  The area was absolutely VIBRANT with wildlife!  My trek from the east coast to the west coast was complete.  From here I meander up into the panhandle.  I’m really excited about Josh & Ashley’s wedding in Destin tomorrow! 

Paynes Prairie Preserve

Continuing my journey across the state of Florida, today found me visiting with the “Congo Mafia” at Penney Farms.  It was great to lunch with the Lindlands and Abells.  Then it was on to Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, just outside Gainesville.  Here are a few fav’s from today’s shooting…

Florida Walk-about

This week I’ll be “on walk-about”, as the Aussie’s say, traveling through Florida.  I have a Destination Wedding over on the Gulf Coast this coming weekend.  So I decided to leave early, take my time getting there, and enjoy the beautiful “refreshment” that spring can bring.

 

My first stop found me in one of my favorite cities, the oldest in the US, the picturesque St. Augustine.  Here’s a few shots from the acclaimed St. Augustine Alligator Farm where birds garner almost as much attention as the gators!

Lisa & Clay Rock Bowen’s Island

Lizzie & Charlotte are the unwitting masterminds behind “THE PERFECT COUPLE” that is Lisa & Clay!  J  They are the ones that invited Lisa to St. Michael’s when she moved here and introduced them.  When he proposed, Clay planned this huge, fun, elaborate deal.  He got permission to get the key to the bell-tower at the church, took Lisa to the top right at sunset, and proposed up there overlooking all of Charleston!  She was very surprised.  They went out to dinner afterwards and Lisa says he acted like a nut, telling everyone he passed “SHE SAID YES!!!”. Believe it or not, Clay actually picked out her ring on his own.  I love that!  And I LOVE the ring too.  It’s so classy yet unique…just like Lisa.  These two are absolutely perfect for each other and I am so honored that they have asked me to be a part of this special time in their lives. 

Brittainy & Nate Explore Charleston’s Hidden Alleys

Last August I received this wonderful email from a beautiful young lady named Brittainy:

“I am very interested in using you as a photographer.  I know two people that have referred you to me.  I was at the Whitney and Ryan Kalinsky wedding on Seabrook and I know Amy and Seth Zeigler.  They both say you are great and I was very impressed with you at Whitney’s wedding, working all alone yet you were there for every shot!  I did photography in high school and have done some friends weddings myself so photography is a big deal for me on my wedding day!!!”

There is NOTHING that gets an artist more energized than hearing something like this.  Needless to say, I was truly excited when they hired me and was REALLY looking forward to Brittainy & Nate’s Engagement Shoot last week.  I loved the location they picked for their shoot…loved getting to know them, laugh with them, listen to them…and loved how their images came out.  These two have something very special…a connection with each other that is hard to find these days!  I can’t WAIT to be there for them on their wedding day…

Kathryn & Mack at the Grande Dunes Ocean Club

Kathryn & Mack flew all the way from Texas to tie the knot at the gorgeous Grande Dunes Ocean Club in Myrtle Beach.  Mack is originally from here, so it was a joyful homecoming for him!  I had the pleasure of working with the always AMAZING Elizabeth of Grand Occasions, as well as my favorite florist in the world, Mark Gladden of M Gladden Designs.  It was the most beautiful day you could imagine.  I had gorgeous light to work with.  And Mack & Kathryn were so IN LOVE and IN THE MOMENT!!!  It was such an honor capturing all the excitement of their day for them.  Go to www.chrisandcami.com/blog to check out their fun Music Video.  Then visit www.chrisandcami.com/zenfolio to check out the rest of their photos!



 

Karina’s Getting Married!

Karina & her “entourage” met me over at Boone Hall Plantation earlier this week.  I’m not actually photographing her wedding, but was SO HONORED when she asked if I would do her Bridal Shoot.  Karina is a beautiful, spirit-filled young lady…so full of life and love!  It was a joy just being with her and sharing this special time in her life with her.  I love how elegant she looks, even when she’s leaning on her fiance’s guitar!!!  J

Jennifer & Robert

Jennifer & Robert were a BLAST to work with!  J  They really opened up to me.  And we had a great time together on our “walk-about” downtown.  We came away with some fantastic images that I think capture their personalities to a “T”!