Wow, it sure does not seem like it has been over six months since I first got together to meet Melissa and her children. The whole time Melissa was under the impression that Marvin (her soon to be husband) would not be back till sometime before the wedding in December. During our last shoot with her and her beautiful children at the beach she told me that he might make it home for a short stay in August. With a much anticipated wait and a very excited e-mail from Melissa the news was out and he was on his way home so an engagement session was surly in order. I had heard so much about Marvin and I was very interested to meet him. Melissa wanted to shoot at Norfolk Botanical Garden and this was fine with me as I do like to shoot at this beautiful place. Melissa, in the short time I got to spend with Marvin I understand now why both of you blend so well together as a couple and my impression of Marvin is, humble,genuine, and very giving. Marvin it was a pleasure to meet you and I will see you very soon, take care.
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Portraits Of Melissa,Maya & Trey
There is nothing better then putting the camera in front of a beautiful and fun spirited family and I experienced this during the weekend. I meant Melissa and her two children Maya and Trey in Dec of 2007 to talk about her upcoming wedding in Dec of 2008 and right off the bat I knew how much fun it was going to be taking photos of her wedding as well as the family portraits we took this weekend. Melissa’s fiancee Marvin is serving in the armed forces and has been gone for sometime. When we meant Melissa told me that he would not be back until just before the wedding and we would not be able to take advantage of an engagement session which I myself personally enjoy doing. But Melissa told me that he might make a surprise entrance in August sometime and I would get to meet him as well as get an engagement session in before his return. It was funny every time Marvin’s name came up or the possibility of him coming home for a short visit it was like someone turning the switch on in a big power plant as she would get very excited and glow with happiness. My figures are crossed for you Melissa and I am sure we will be talking about where to shoot your engagement session very soon. Here are a couple of photos from this weekend. This was the first time I have shot at Seashore State Park. Thanks guys for being so much fun to work with and cant wait to enjoy your company if front of the camera again.
Laura and Daniel’s Wedding Day
Laura and Daniel I had a great time and it was a privilege to be a part of your special day. I made it to Laura’s house to partake in the normal mass confusion that a bride encounters hours before her ceremony and I had a fun time taking it all in. Laura your sisters were a trip and very funny and I thank them for taking the time to help when they did. The wedding ceremony took place in Portsmouth City Park at 2:00pm with a small gathering of friends and family. I have to say when you think you have seen it all something taps you on the back and surprises you and cutting the wedding cake with a firemen’s axe was the first for me, Daniel is a firefighter so how else would the cake have been cut. I think with the smoke filled skies which were soon cleared by an upcoming thunderstorm and a seemingly large amount of Canadian Geese things worked out well. I wish both of you as many happy years as Laura’s grandparents have shared and I am sure both of you will. I also would like to thanks Jesse Bass for helping with the wedding photography.
Ohio Country Wedding
I am trying to think of words to describe Traci and Chris’s wedding and the only thing I can come up with is laid back, and very fun to shoot. I was born and raised in the area where this wedding took place and sometimes I miss the country side, the clean air, drive end movie theaters, and the landscape of wheat and corn fields that surround the areas brings me back to when I was young and worry free. Traci is my sister and to see her happy and with a smile that I remember when she was young made this wedding one I won’t forget for sometime. Her new husband Chris reminds me of a WWF wrestler for some reason and it might be because he is one big dude and his ring size was 14 which reminded me of a chain link in a fence. The wedding took place in a small hall in the small town of Laural, Ohio. The ceremony was short and I searched for spots to take some portraits of Traci and Chris and found a small garden in someone’s back yard so I knocked on the door and the gentlemen was nice enough to let us shoot some wedding portraits on his property. I also found a wheat field that had a nice background with the red barn and the country setting which is all to familiar in Ohio so I took Traci out for some bride in the country side shots. This was a good test and something for me to remember because wedding photographers that travel have to come up with settings on the spot in areas that have not been ventured before as this was one and pretty limited. Traci and Chris I wish you the best and many years of happiness thanks for letting me share your day.
A Wedding With Ashley & Chris
I had such a great time being the photographer for Ashley and Chris’s wedding on Saturday, May 10th at the Grand Affairs in Chesapeake Virginia. The wedding went off with no problems and Ashley looked very beautiful in her wedding dress and Chris was decked out looking good as well. The short time I have spent with the both of them I have learned that Chris is the mellow one and Ashley is kind of wild and crazy and both personalities intermesh together well and they make a great couple. I also have to comment in the time I have shot wedding photography this was the first time that the priest had stepped out of the view of the camera when he announced you may kiss the bride for the photographer leaving me a clear view of a special moment. I just wanted to say to them I hope the drinks are cold and the sand is warm in Aruba, enjoy guys.
