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Wild Dunes Wedding : Laura and Jesse

admin — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 03:32:53 +0000

I always tell clients that the number one reason a photo turns out successful has more to do with the energy shown in front of the camera than anything else. And when couples interact with each other naturally and affectionately my job becomes pretty easy. This was definitely the case with Laura and Jesse. They invited me to their wedding at Wild Dunes out on the Grand Pavilion. It is one of my favorite places to shoot wedding images on all of Isle of Palms mainly because there is so much variety. Most of my clients book me for my candid moments but Laura and Jesse really wanted a bunch of environmental portraits that showed off the beach location and venue. It seems like the phrase “posed photos” has a negative vibe among wedding photographers for some reason, but I personally love taking portraits as long as the couple is fun and enjoying themselves. I’ve included some of my favorite ‘formal’ photos below but check out the slideshow for the full wedding. Oh and if you are looking to book a wedding out at Wild Dunes, give Samantha Hazard an email; she’s the person you want planning your wedding for sure!

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My Experience Shooting Bon Jovi and David Bergman

admin — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 06:13:32 +0000

As many of you know, I am the founder of the website www.Fstoppers.com which showcases behind the scenes videos of photographers working on their projects. I love photography of all sorts, and I wanted to create a website that could educate other photographers in a way that would be more fun than just simply reading articles. So Lee Morris and I started the video based site Fstoppers, and it has now become a major name within the online photography community.

From time to time, we create our own behind the scenes videos that often feature photographers we admire. David Bergman is a big Sports Illustrated photographer who has made the transition into shooting live events. He also has the most viewed US Presidential Inauguration photo of all time in his portfolio with his Barack Obama Gigapan image. So I was thrilled when he said he was on board to film an Fstoppers Original video featuring my childhood heros Bon Jovi! In the video, David discusses his previous work, reviews his equipment, and takes you on an all access preview of what it is like shooting for one of the biggest rock and roll bands in the world!

Check out the video below for a fun glimpse into the wild world of concert photography and if you want to read my personal story on what it was like filming this video head on over to the Bon Jovi article over at Fstoppers.com

Fstoppers Original: David Bergman Photographs Bon Jovi from FStoppers on Vimeo.

Charleston Fashion Week

admin — Thu, 06 May 2010 06:28:31 +0000

I have always wanted to make a consciences effort to bring exciting and fun items to those of you who take the time to keep up with me and my photography. Many of you are probably brides I have already shot or will soon shoot and a lot of you are probably followers of my website fstoppers.com . So I apologize if you have already seen this video I shot about my good friends over at King Street Studios. Lee Morris (the other owner of fstoppers) and I decided to have our latest behind the scenes video feature King Street as they shot the 2010 Charleston Fashion Week event. I have really enjoyed the little bit of video shooting fstoppers requires of me, and when you get to feature other photographers doing what I myself enjoy doing (shooting people) it’s always a perfect day by me. If you enjoy photography, video, fashion runways, or Charleston South Carolina, I recommend you take a look at Fstoppers’ latest video:

Fstoppers Original: King Street Studios Shoots Charleston Fashion Week from FStoppers on Vimeo.

Charleston Wedding Season 2009 Recap

admin — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 04:25:37 +0000

Hey everyone, just wanted to wish all my friends a happy holiday season and share a little video slideshow I made from all the weddings this year. It’s been a crazy busy year and it looks like 2010 is going to be even better! I have a few really big projects in the works that are non wedding related which I will be sharing with everyone soon. Until then, merry Christmas and happy new year!

Middleton Plantation Wedding Photography: Halle and Brian

admin — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:06:09 +0000

Just finished up the images from Halle and Brian’s wedding out at Middleton Plantation in Charleston, South Carolina. This was a great wedding which included one of the best sounding bands I have ever heard. The energy at the reception really shows in their images and a good time was had by all that attended. I have one more wedding before the end of the season, and then I’m going to start producing my next project which is still top secret right now. Until then, check out this slideshow from one awesome wedding.

Meredith and Paul

admin — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:54:02 +0000

Paul and Meredith came to me sometime in 2008 about planning their Charleston wedding. They were getting married on James Island and having their ceremony at Middleton Plantation. Both Paul and Meredith were pretty laid back people so I knew their engagement photos would turn out great. Meredith also wanted a few bridal shots out at the plantation before the wedding so we planned a session that would allow her mother to help out too. It is always nice when you get to work with a couple before their actual wedding date, and I think it really helps build the relationship early so everyone feels extra comfortable when all the cameras come out for the wedding day. Here is the slideshow from the Paul and Meredith Durant wedding in Charleston, South Carolina. Enjoy

Ginny and Mitch

admin — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:19:03 +0000

Although Charleston is my home base, I always jump at the opportunity to travel and see something different. Isn’t that why we become photographers, to see something different? Ginny and Mitchell decided to get married in her small, rural home town of Camden, Alabama even though they met, dated, and lived in Birmingham, Alabama. Sometimes I think taking people out of their comfort zone and creating an environment where they can’t help but have a good time is a good remedy for success. I think Ginny and Mitch knocked this one out of the park!