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
This past weekend, I had an AMAZING experience working with Lisa & Justin and all their family and friends. I always enjoy photographing Rehearsal Dinners since everyone is always so relaxed and ready for fun. Plus there’s an electric energy in the air with the anticipation of the next day’s MAIN EVENT! J Lisa & Justin’s Rehearsal Dinner and Wedding were held on the beautiful Grand Dunes property in Myrtle Beach. Here are a few early previews from the Rehearsal Dinner at the Dunes Golf and Beach Club.
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!
Well, apparently the nice folks at Savage & Savage law firm enjoyed working with me as much as I enjoyed working with them! J Shortly after I photographed Andy Savage for the cover of Super Lawyers Magazine, the firm contacted me about photographing all new images for their website and marketing material. I spent all day with the team, photographing everything from head-shots to investigations, candids to courtroom drama. They are a FANTASTIC group of folks…I couldn’t have asked for anyone more professional and enjoyable to work with. Some of the images are on their website already, so check it out!
In January I got to do another shoot for one of my favorite editorial clients. Super Lawyers Magazine asked me to photograph the subject of their next cover, Mr. Andy Savage. If you live in Charleston, chances are you’ve heard that name. If there’s a high-profile criminal case going on, he’s probably involved. Plus his television show, The Savage Report, is a huge success. I really enjoyed working with Mr. Savage and the folks at Savage & Savage during the photo shoot…what a great group of people!
Last night Cami & I had the privilege of attending the premiere of Cold Soldiers at the opening night of the Charleston Film Festival! Cold Soldiers is a feature length action movie shot right here in Charleston. My friend and fellow photographer, Robbin Knight, photographed the stills…including this great movie poster…plus had a little cameo in the film. And another friend and fellow photographer, Charlie Thiel, played a strong supporting character. Nick & Trevor did a great job pulling this thing together! Congratulations to everyone involved on the project.
My good friend and fellow photographer, Liz Duren, asked me to come and speak to her daughter’s 5th grade class about my experience growing up in Africa. I love that show “Are you Smarter than a Fifth Grader?”…which I surely am NOT!!! So I was a little nervous. J But Daphne was so sweet and gave me a big fun hug when I arrived at James B. Edwards Elementary School. I felt better after that! Daphne introduced me to everyone to put me at ease. The kids really seemed interested and had LOTS of questions. I had a BLAST! In between giggles I taught them a couple words in Kituba. Plus they got a kick out of my authentic chief’s sword. Here’s a few pics Liz took for me…
