Such a crazy day! But, at least we were INSIDE!!!

In the last 2 years, I have had a group of brides who were all friends…Shannon, Jessica, and Emily—who also know several other brides to be. This bride was the last bride from that group—whom over the last 2 years, I have gotten attached to—they have been at each others shoots, weddings, etc. and between them picking up prints, calling, emailing, and doing ALL the shoots that they did, I feel like I have become close friends with all of them. So, yes, I teared up and got a little weepy!

So, here are a few of Emily and Eric’s shots..

Loc: Jordan Point Country Club, Prince George VA

Ok, I am sure you ALL know…but Kaylon has been my biggest supporter since I started my official photography business. In the last 2 years I cannot even count how many weddings, portrait sessions, and referrals this chick has given me I met her at a party when I was pregnant with Perrin…we didn’t really talk much there, but I asked her to do a shoot for me…since that shoot, we have become really great friends and there was NEVER a question as to who would photograph her wedding. This is a rare instance where I was friends with a client and agreed to do their wedding.

So, their engagement shoot:
Location: Old Town

Seriously the most simple wedding…ever. A guy, a girl, a dress, a tux, family and close friends. Nothing fancy, no big show…

Location: Old Town Train Station—and a family church.

And seriously—the most gorgeous cake I have ever seen. You may differ in opinion, but I fear my photos just do not do it justice. If Katrina’s G’ma still made cakes full time, I would put her in style like Martha Stewart for brides. Not only was the cake gorgeous, I ate some. yes, I ate cake. And it was mouth watering. I wish I had tasted all of the layers of cake…but I was busy. But I had the bottom layer which was carrot cake and it was the BEST carrot cake ever. It killed me when they took it down after the cake cutting.

So…
First kiss—because after the ceremony, the first think Katrina asked me was “Did the first kiss photo turn out ok!?”
*This is just one version of it*

old steps beside the train station. Lots of great spots to photograph here!!!

and, the cake…

So I bid you all good nite, and have a great week—I am off to have a relaxing vacation—then I return to do Ms. Emily’s wedding which is SURE to wear me out from having so much fun!

A lot of people are asking now to see the weddings I have been doing this year…so, I am going to link all of the ones that I have proofing galleries for since April:

http://www.twilightimages.net/Norwood

http://www.twilightimages.net/AJ

http://www.twilightimages.net/Barnes

http://www.twilightimages.net/JS

http://www.twilightimages.net/JD

http://www.twilightimages.net/Hayden

http://www.twilightimages.net/Fitzpatrick

http://www.twilightimages.net/Butler

http://www.twilightimages.net/Trelfall

I have decided to offer a new type of package/option.

If you are wanting to have artistic photos done of you—each month I will be offering a special rate for one day only. Each shoot will have a theme.

So for the fist one, August 16, we are doing Film Noir—think old detective movies–the vixen and the detective. This shoot is open to men and women—

The Cost: $200
What you get:
1 hour shoot
hair and make up by Liv Lethal
4-6 photos on a full resolution CD with rights to print
either 1 11×14 print or 4 5×7 prints
Set Design

We have limited space for this shoot: you must pay a $100 deposit to hold your spot:

I had Anya’s last shoot on Sunday—I wanted to do a Victorian Attic Tea Party theme…Of course, I break down in tears several times during the shoot like a moron…I was so embarrassed!

I will definitely miss shooting her every month, but I am sure that they will be glad for the break from my camera.

I have been a member of a networking place online for quite a while and have had little luck with finding any really good resources from it. Well, one day a few weeks ago, I got an email from a girl who does vintage hair and make up. I decided to give her a go, a test run. She worked with one of my clients who had asked to do boudoir/pin up style photos. Firstly, I can’t even explain how excited I was when I saw the finished look—but, I decided to start using her for all the shoots…I was worried that clients may not pay the additional fee for her to do hair and make up–but I guess once they see her work—it sells itself. So, I have done several shoots now with Liv, and I still cannot talk highly enough about her. I want to use her for every shoot! I am sure you are all wondering what in the world could she possibly be doing! I can’t even explain it—she takes normal women and turns them into these glamourous hollywood starlets—and not only that, but because of the way the girls look afterwards, it forces me to be even more inspired and try much more challenging lighting.

So, where are the photos? hehe…

From Wednesday’s Shoot:

and, I did a few shots of Liv too!

Monday’s Shoot:

Last Friday’s Shoot:

The week before:

Ok, so in all my years, I have never actually been shaking when I bride walked down the isle. It was raining outside during the ceremony and I was FLIPPING out…It only drizzled, but hey it’s good luck for the happy couple!

So, pictures!

Just a few to hold them over!

Today’s bridal session with Stefanie:)

a couple of things about Stefanie:

She has a very “regal” appearance. No matter what I had in me, it would not let me photographer her being cute. We did get a couple of “cute” photos, but when you see her, she just looks “refined” versus cute. Either way, these are just a few of my favorites from the shoot…quite a bit lower key than I normally do…but it REALLY suited her and the location:

There is a lot to post…I have let my fans down by not keeping this updated over the last few weeks, but I am sure you all know, I have had a LOT going on!

Ok, so…I don’t even know how far back I need to post from!
I think I last left off with Amanda and Eric’s shoot…so I will pick up with the next shoot:
Mankin Mansion. The biggest problem I encountered here was the wind, which incidentally blew one of my lights over and it crashed down and bent up my only white translucent umbrella…

Either way, got some great shots of this gorgeous redhead on a giant chessboard. I want to go back one day and do a really edgy shoot on it:

went inside and got this fabulous shot of her at the piano:

and one more:

and I probably should post her favorite:

Ok, now…

The weekend before, I did have a wedding! How could I forget! Seriously, the MOST fun wedding I have been to. I wanted to actually get on the dance floor and dance! Nothing like a bunch of Latino’s throwing down!

oh, and I shot these other shots of some cuties…I love having my strobes with me at weddings—adds a new fun element to photographing the average wedding!

ok, so after that, I had 2 weddings back to back…caused me to be backed up in my post processing with 3 weddings, 2 engagement shoots and a bridal session all at once! But, I am just about caught up…so anyway, here are a few from Christa and Jonathan’s June 6 wedding:

Then, I had shannon and chris’s wedding. Firstly OMG it was SOOOOOOOO hot. I cannot even tell you. Everyone was getting testy—even me! I was turning into a bossy lady! Imagine that! But, honestly, I think that shannon and everyone else will agree that every thing was more than worth it, because the shots we got at this wedding really blew ME away:

ok, and then, after shannon, I had amanda and brian! Ok, again…I had a 3 day run with being in the worst conditions ever…heat, sweat, bugs. But this one, was the worst. The may flies were so thick in the air….oh it was horrible. But we went ahead with the deed…and Amanda and Brian cranked out some great shots!

and of course, I have more stuff from today….and from other stuff…wow. Yeah, so this will do for now!