Drayton Hall in Infrared

Drayton Hall, the iconic 18th-century estate in the South Carolina Lowcountry, is vital to our understanding of early American history. It’s also one of my favorite plantations in Charleston!

Founded in 1738, Drayton Hall is the nation’s earliest example of fully executed Palladian architecture…and the oldest preserved plantation house in America still open to the public!!!

I recently had the pleasure of exploring and photographing the property with my Infrared Camera. It’s a special Nikon camera, converted to be able to “see” a frequency of light that’s beyond the range of human sight. I’m always pleasantly surprised by the surreal images it creates! Please enjoy…

Appomattox in Infrared

Last weekend I had a speaking engagement at the Horizons Unlimited event near Appomattox, VA.  It’s a fantastic group of adventure travelers from all over.  Here’s a link to the event, including a write-up of my two presentations: http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/events/virginia-2017.

While I was there, a group of us riders took the opportunity to tour historic Appomattox Courthouse, where the surrender of the Civil War took place.  I brought my Nikon Coolpix A camera, which has been converted to infrared.  I thought it was a neat medium for such a historic location.

The Battle of Appomattox Court House, fought on the morning of April 9, 1865, was the final engagement of Confederate Army general Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia before it surrendered to the Union Army under Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant.

The signing of the surrender documents occurred in the parlor of the house owned by Wilmer McLean on the afternoon of April 9. On April 12, a formal ceremony marked the disbandment of the Army of Northern Virginia and the parole of its officers and men, effectively ending the war in Virginia.

Edisto Island

Cami and I spent a week in a wonderful, secluded, log cabin on Edisto Island last week.

We were there for our annual business planning, affectionately called the “Chris & Cami Photography Summit”. But we also use the time to unplug, reconnect, and refocus.

As part of that process, I was able to take time to visit some favorite scenic spots like the beautiful avenue of oaks at Botany Bay Plantation, or sit on the porch and photograph the happy songbirds that came to the feeder for a snack. Here are a few of my favorites from those quiet times of reflection.

Our Fine Art images make great decorative pieces for the home or office, and are fantastic gifts for friends and family. Some of these images have been added to the gallery at: http://chrisandcami.zenfolio.com/fineart. Enjoy…

Reid & Paul’s Halloween Shoot at Bethany Cemetery

This morning I had one of the coolest, most unique photo shoots I’ve ever had the pleasure of photographing!!!  🙂  I met up with Reid & Paul and their amazing kids for a fun After-Shoot at historic Bethany Cemetery.

A HUGE thank you goes out to the super creative Reid for all her creative stylized ideas, props, and pets. A special thanks also goes to the rest of the family for braving those CRAZY mosquitoes…HA!

CONGRATULATIONS Reid & Paul! You guys are so perfect together!!!