one moment – with the bride’s grandmother

When something unexpected happens at a wedding, as a photographer you must be alert.  Plenty of people carry mobile phones into the pre-wedding festivities because of their ability to call someone, take photographs, capture video, etc.  By paying attention, I realized Continue reading

one moment – watching her granddaughter get ready

This is a follow-up from the image above.  As I mentioned in the previous post, Emily’s grandmother wasn’t able to be at the wedding and FaceTime on Apple’s iPhone allowed her become a virtual witness to the pre-wedding festivities.

one moment – in the mirror

I love photography that has a soul, a heart, and a life.  This post is an example of why I try Continue reading

one moment – at The Greenbrier in the Cameo Ballroom

The Cameo Ballroom is one of the many stunning rooms at The Greenbrier resort.  It’s classy, stunning, and in the center of the room, one will most certainly notice the colossal presence of a nine foot chandelier made of Czechoslovakian crystal.  The day was perfect for a quick twirl in ballrooms late afternoon window light.

one moment – in between

Dawn, Hayes, and I were in the middle of an engagement session at The Greenbrier and I have to admit, some of my favorite pieces are the moments between photographs.  If you are attentive and continue to Continue reading

one moment – with the moon and The Greenbrier

I  just completed a three hour engagement session at The Greenbrier and had to take one more photograph before I left.  It was my first time back since getting married there in January – it was certainly worth one more look.  I love the moon on the top right corner of the photo.

one moment – with a bow tie

Everyone knows how much work a bride goes through to make sure that every last hair is in place, the makeup is immaculate, and the dress fits like a glove.  On the wedding day, the bride is the standout.  She’s the most beautiful woman in the room; and she should be.  All eyes are Continue reading

one moment – with a simple note

This image is a very special one for me.  I love kids, and I always have.  It is especially fun for me to watch children interact both with each other and adults at weddings, which are abnormally formal events for youngsters.

This photograph was taken Continue reading

one moment – with a look

 

It was such a pleasure to document the beautiful wedding of Amanda and Clayton.  We started the day with the couple at the wonderful Keswick Hall to document their getting ready.  We then traveled to the beautiful Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in downtown Richmond, VA.  Amanda had planned Continue reading

one moment – with kids and holy water

I love the fact that kids will be kids, regardless of their surroundings.  This image is a prime example.  Even though these two young boys are wearing tuxes in a cathedral surrounded by flowers, stained glass, and women in beautiful dresses, the temptation Continue reading

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