Lisa & Justin had an UNBELIEVABLE wedding last weekend at The Marina Inn At Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach. Check out the crazy slideshow at www.chrisandcami.com/blog. Then head over to www.chrisandcami.zenfolio.com to see the rest of their photos!!! J
Most folks know I’m one of the Official Photographers of the Family Circle Cup. I’m also an avid tennis player with a USTA 4.5 ranking. So naturally I subscribe to Tennis Magazine. Last night I was about half-way through the new April issue…turn the page…and staring at me as a full-page add is one of my favorite shots of Caroline Wozniacki from last year’s cup!!! With this year’s tournament only a few weeks away, excitement is building. I think we’re going to have a FANTASTIC event this year!
As last year’s runner up puts it: “The 2010 Family Circle Cup is my time to shine. I came close to the title last year and now I’ve got my eye on the prize.”
A few months ago at the big annual Professional Photographers of America (PPA) ImagingUSA Conference, I had the honor of having one of my images displayed on a huge banner at the entry to the convention center. (Check it out at https://chrisandcami.com/blog/2010/01/09/welcome-to-nashville-2/.) At the end of the convention, they even gave me the poster! Here it is on display in our garage…the ONLY place in our house it would even fit! 🙂
Well, a few days ago (on my birthday in fact), the new issue of SEP’s Action News Magazine arrived…featuring that same image on the COVER!!! J They also wrote up a really nice article about Chris & Cami Photography with some of my other images from the many professional sporting events we cover throughout the year. We’re very excited!!!
I just found out the National Kitchen & Bath Association has featured an image I took (top of first page) for one of my favorite kitchen design clients…Signature Kitchens & Baths…in their 2010 Kitchen & Bath Style Report.
According to the NKBA, “The kitchen & bath are the most essential rooms in your home. You want these spaces to be comfortable and welcoming while reflecting the needs of your lifestyle and personality.” The Mission of the NKBA is to enhance member success and excellence, promote professionalism and ethical business practices, and provide leadership and direction for the kitchen and bath industry worldwide.
CONGRATULATIONS to Jim & Linda McLain (owners), Mary Dodge (designer) and the rest of the gang at Signature Kitchens & Baths for their winning entry!!!
While I’m at it, here’s yet another beautiful creation from Solaris Inc. I just LOVE their attention to detail!
I had another truly FABULOUS shoot for the creative folks at Solaris Inc last week on Kiawah Island. These beautiful homes they build just blow my mind! The imported front doors alone probably cost more than my vehicle!!! J This one had a rich French flair to it that I particularly enjoyed.
Hyatt Place Hotels & Resorts is having the Grand Opening of their 150th company wide location. And it’s right here in Charleston next week! I’ve shot for Judy, their new Director of Sales, before when she was with another company. So it was wonderful of her to remember me and call to ask if I’d continue working with her and photograph their opening ceremony next week! But before then, they needed a photo of the new hotel to use in promoting the big event. So I zipped up there last night and got this dramatic image right at dusk. Sure I got a few funny looks from folks driving by…but standing on the roof of my SUV, parked on the sidewalk, in the drizzly rain, with my tripod and camera, was the only way to get the angle I wanted. J
Last month I had an AMAZING shoot for Solaris Inc. They are the leading builder of custom luxury homes on Kiawah Island!!! One of the things I love most about being a photographer is the diversity of my day-to-day existence. One day I might be photographing a famous lawyer, the next I’m photographing a beautiful baby. One day I might be covering the Family Circle Cup, the next I’m covering a wedding. Each set of circumstances is unique and interesting in its own way. And each presents a different set of challenges. But the best part is, every single problem-solving skill I learn on one assignment can be carried over and applied to another! I love it!!!
I’ve photographed for Sheila Thompson before…check out my portrait of the artist at work. She is such a creative spirit and the biggest sweetheart on the planet! I had the privilege of shooting some more of her new designs for their catalog. But photographing beautiful garden decorations among bright flowers on sunny “spring” days in the middle of winter is kind of tough! J So we contacted Magnolia Gardens and were pleased to be able to do our shoot in their Conservatory. Using Nikon’s amazing Creative Lighting System, controlled via RadioPoppers, I was able to simulate early morning sunlight streaming through the foliage. So inspite of being in a dim Arboretum on an overcast day, the images came out great!
Check out this “Canon in D Duo” video by acclaimed guitarist Nikolai Svishev. He’s an amazing artist and always a pleasure to work with. I’m honored that he chose some of my wedding images to display throughout the video!
Driving across Daniel Island on my way to my tennis match in Mt. Pleasant today, I saw that the new Family Circle Cup Banners were finally up! As the Official Photographer of this awesome tennis tournament, I always get a kick out of seeing my images draping the 4-story tall center stadium. J Besides last year’s Champion, Sabine Lisicki, there’s the 2008 Champion, Serena Williams, and the 2007 Champion, Jelena Jankovic. Plus dozens of street banners are hanging from the lamp posts, depicting champions from all along the history of this long-running WTA Tour event. This one is of Justine Henin, one of my favorite players…I’m thrilled to see her back out of retirement!
I always LOVE working at The Wentworth Mansion! The cupola is so cool, the history is so rich, and the people there are always so nice. So when Ashley & Sherrod told me that’s where he proposed and that’s where they wanted to do their Engagement Session, I was STOKED!!! We had a blast and got a ton of fun images. Here are a few of my favorite. You can see the rest at www.chrisandcami.zenfolio.com…
