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Last week I traveled to Atlanta to shoot the wedding of Myriam and Tilman. What a great day and a wonderful celebration. They had family from all over come in for the event and in spite of some serious rain during the ceremony the day was a wonderful success. It was great to be a part of it.

To view the proofs click HERE!

Well, I am a bit late posting this month’s image but the 7th is better than not at all. I am in the middle of finishing an album design and as I placed this image I thought it might make a good image of the month. It is different than what I normally select and it is one of those photojournalistic moment that seem to tell the story of a wedding day better than any others. By the way, this shot is from Cara and Chad’s wedding. Check out their album in the client section and let me know what you think. It will post in the next day or two. 1/125 @ f1.8

Last February I was contacted by a company that was publishing a book called The Successful Wedding Photographer.  They had found my work on iStock and asked if they could ask me a series of questions and get a photo of me.  I was honored and thrilled.  Maybe even a bit surprised but I am blessed.

Today I received the book in the mail!  The book was produced by the editors of Photopreneur.  They also have a great blog worth reading daily.  Check it out.

This month’s image comes from Cara and Chad’s wedding.  It was one of those shots that as I was shooting it I thought it would be unique and probably find its way to this spot.  1/500 @ f2.8

Last saturday I was in Asheville again shooting the wedding of Cara and Chad.  Cara is the beautiful bride from the bridal portrait post a month ago.  Their day was great, full of wonderful moments and perfect opportunities to capture amazing images.  The pastor was hilarious.  I won’t forget that men have waffles and woman spaghetti.  Good stuff.  

The reception was at The Crest Center where the evening was just about perfect.  

Click here to view the proofs.

I have thought this for years and could write pages and pages about it but the final ten minutes of the movie Tin Cup is an amazing illustration of life as a Christian and I would say also the life of an American.  Kevin Costner’s character is on the verge of winning the US Open when tragedy strikes and instead of giving up or caving to the pressure, he presses on.  In spite of the voices around him he “goes for it”.  The end result is something better than if all would have gone as planned.  

Something similar played out in Detroit this week in the world of baseball.  Only one out away from pitching a perfect game, Armando Galarraga was robbed of what only 22 players in history have done by a blown call by the first base umpire.  A call that even the umpire would later say was the wrong call.  Galarraga may never be in a position to have this happen again but he was a class act and said nothing negative.  The next day…….he was given a car…..was the talk of the entire country……..and I am willing to bet that we will not forget the “not quite perfect game” as we may have forgotten if it would have simply ended with that last out.

“Five years from now nobody is going to remember who won the US Open but they will remember your 12!”

Tin Cup link:   www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tq0Agic51O0&feature=related

Last weekend I met Cara, a June bride, in Asheville for her bridal portrait.  It was a perfect morning for portraits and she looked awesome.  I had a blast and can’t wait for the wedding.  Here are a few of my favorites and you can see the entire shoot HERE.  

Well, welcome to summer.  I always think that it officially starts on Memorial Day weekend and this year we kicked summer off right by heading to the beach.  We stayed in Georgetown, South Carolina and went to the beaches at Litchfield Beach and Pawley’s Island.  The only way that our trip would have been better is to have stayed longer.  I did a series of shots to use for stock and came up with a great choice for image of the month.  1/2000 @ f4.

Last Saturday I was thrilled to work with Dana and Brian.  They got married at the wonderful chapel at the Cliffs of Glassy and then headed to The Flight in Hendersonville for the reception.  The photos turned out great and I think you will see with a location like this and a good looking couple my job becomes rather easy.

See all the proofs HERE.

I really enjoy when little league baseball starts and usually I am bummed when the games are over.  I just think it is great to get out and watch the kids give it all they have and I am thrilled to watch their confidence soar when they get a hit or make a big play.

Well, this year was a bit different.  Aidan held to his word when he said he wasn’t going to play this year and Timothy got on a team that I thought was probably the most talented group of guys he had been with but they just could not seem to win.  It was a frustrating thing to watch and the confidence that is built when they do well seemed just the opposite as they went 1-11 for the year.  I heard Coach Watson say many times, “Every team makes the playoffs, we are practicing for the playoffs!”  

So, I guess they took him at his word.  Wednesday was the first round and they beat the third best team in the league by seven runs.  Friday they played the first place team from the regular season and won 2-1 on a dramatic play at home plate which stopped the tying run and sent the parents into hysteria.  We were as excited to see our kids win as the other team was stunned to have lost to the 1-11 Seadogs.  

That brought us to Sunday and the Championship.  The best part of this game is that Hillbrook brings out a microphone and speakers to announce each player by name and play the National Anthem.  It is simply awesome and has this Norman Rockwell feel.  Amazing.  I get tears.

Anyway, they lead 1-0 until the third inning when they wobbled a bit and lost.  But it was an amazing final week to a season that seemed all but wasted.  

You can see all the photos I shot on that final game HERE.