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Joel and Jamie had a beautiful wedding at the Cape Fear Botanical Garden in Fayetteville NC and reception at The Fort Bragg Officer’s Club.

A Beautiful Fall Wedding

This wedding has been over two years in the making. It was originally set for November 2008 and was changed to November 2009. The wedding was held at the Evening Light Holiness Church in Garland, North Carolina and the Reception was held at Lu Mil Vineyard in Elizabethtown, NC. This wedding was number 50 for me this year and I was starting to look forward to the holiday. Recently I had just been uploading finished slideshows as a quick way to get some of my work out there, however, after sorting through a few of the early edits, I realized that there are some amazing shots and I just wanted to share them with the Bride, Groom, and there family and friends. I hope they enjoy these while they are honeymooning.

I also wanted to congratulate Nicole Guess of Magical Creations for coordinating and directing a perfect wedding.

Bride Waiting

Jumping the Broom Ceremony

Bride and Groom at Lu Mil Vineyard Fountain

A Helping Hand of Love

Kissing in the Vineyard

Relaxing on the Bridge

Cake Cutting Ceremony

Bridesmaids Dancing The Night Away

Homes For Our Troops – SSG Maurice Craft Project

On December 4, 5, 6, 2009, Homes For Our Troops and the Building Brigade will be in Fayetteville NC to build a home for one of our Hero. Please take a moment to listen to SSG Maurice Craft’s story. If you want to volunteer, then call the number on the posted link.

Charles and Nichole’s Wedding

MARK AND BROOKE’S WEDDING

Stephen and Hayley’s Wedding

This was a beautiful wedding at J. Wesley Vineyard and the Hilton DoubleTree in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Stephen and Hayley looked great and the wedding was amazing. Marcie Mang of Edible Blessings made the Cake and Eric Jackson of Music unlimited was the D.J. The food was prepared by the Hilton DoubleTree I95, and it was delicious.

Engagement Session at the Cape Fear Botanical Garden

Engagement Portrait Sessions are great ways to get to know your clients and establish the rapport needed to produce great wedding photos. When I initially meet with a wedding client, I always ask if they are interested in an engagement portrait session. If they say yes, then I try to schedule the session as soon as possible. The engagement portrait session serves two distinct purposes. The first purpose is to produce amazing photos for the couple.

Relaxing On The Bench

These photos are used in various ways.  Some couples use engagement photos in their save the date cards, some make programs, fans, mugs, T-Shirts, and some turn the photos into portraits for friends and family members.   I have even seen these portraits displayed at the reception.  Nonetheless, there is a wide range of uses for the engagement photos produced from the session and it is great way to utilize their chosen professional photographer.

The next purpose is two-fold.  First, the couple gets to test out the skills of their photographer prior to the wedding day and the photographer gets the opportunity to bond with the couple and gain their trust.  I have found that working with the couple prior to the wedding helps both of us to relax and makes the wedding photos realistic and fun.

Down By The Lake

I would encourage all weddings photographers to include engagement sessions as an option or package add-on.  I offer engagement sessions in several of my packages and also offer engagements ala-cart.  If a couple is getting married in another state or country and they only need my services for their engagement or bridal portraits, then my ala-cart is for them.

Happy Couple

I am available for other couples who only need my services for their initial portrait, but have a photographer for their wedding day.

Wedding – June 26, 2009

Today’s wedding will be held at the Main Post Chapel on Fort Bragg with the Reception held at another location.  The Main Post Chapel is a terrific location for weddings large or small.  This wedding will be a small one.  I will not use an assistant for this event.  If you are planning a wedding at the Main Post Chapel in Fort Bragg, NC, I can answer most of your questions pertaining to photo opportunities and advantage points.  I have shot more then 20 weddings there and have encountered almost any situation that can arise.  I will come back later and post a few unique shots from this wedding and update this post.

Main Post Chapel, Fort Bragg NC

Wedding Season Is Upon Us…

Tender Love

This wedding season has been incredible.  The season started in January and has the potential to last all year.  That is truly awesome.  I have already had the privilege to photograph 21 wonderful events and many more to follow.  Last week I did 4 and this 4 I have 4 more.  I have been blessed to have so many photographers and assistants willing and ready to work with me to keep the flow going.  I have posted many of my previous weddings photo favorites in my previous BLOG, so I won’t bore you here with duplicate postings.  I will start adding new and fresh work that I am proud of.  As stated in my first post, I will offer assistance to aspiring photographers and will answer questions if asked.   Clients and potential clients my also leave me a post and I will give a follow-up response.  If the answer is listed on my website, like “What Are Your Prices?”, then I will direct you to my website.

The Perfect Dip

Well, I started out this season in Eastover, Fuquay Varina, Fayetteville, Durham, Grays Creek, Myrtle Beach, Pine Hurst, Fort Bragg, Cape Fear Botanical Garden, Gates Four, Lumberton, Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina and South Carolina.  The second half of the year is very promising.  I have some great weddings to come and I am looking forward to visiting other new and exciting locations and capturing the events as they unfold.  Next year is also looking good.  May is almost booked up and other months are moving fast.  Like this year, I am striding to book the entire 2010 season by mid October.  If you want us to capture your wedding, please call soon.

Engagement In The Park

If I photographed your wedding, this is a good place to tell others how I did and what you think about your final product.  I welcome all comments.  Please be nice.

Engagement In The Garden

New Day, New Blog…

Once again, I have to start a new BLOG.  My other BLOG service shut down.  I had the opportunity to move the BLOG, but I wanted to start fresh with a different format.  This BLOG will cronicalize my life as a Wedding Photographer as well as give valuable information to aspiring photographers and clients.  I will still showcase photos from various photos sessions and weddings, however, that will not be the main focus of this BLOG.  I hope you all enjoy the new format.