A Different Twist On The Wedding Platform

There are not to many people I look up to and when I say that I mean height wise. For those who have met me I am pretty tall, stacking up about 6′6″. I stayed with my sister over the weekend in Ohio and her boyfriend Mark is close to 7′. So Saturday Mark asked me if I wanted to go to a wedding and I was like of course I want to go to a wedding but I did not fully understand what his purpose was at the wedding and assumed it was a friend and he was attending. I took my gear along as I always take it to weddings( ha ha ). When we went in we were directed to a room and Mark took a heavy load of something in a large case in with him. I did not ask about what it was and helped to get everything in that he needed to get to the location. As I came back to the room some time later I found about six guys undressing and gearing up in different Star Wars outfits. This turned out to be a surprise to me but a far better surprise to the wedding party and families that were attending the wedding rehearsal and had no clue that it was about to be crashed for fun. Mark belongs to an organization that does this sort of thing and all money and donations go to help children in different areas that have cancer and other illnesses which is very cool. So here I am helping Mark get in his Darth Vader outfit which I might add is very heavy with all the gear he wears. It was a hoot when they started to announce the wedding party with the song “The Imperial March” and six guys come out fully decked out in Star Wars outfits with laser guns and light sabers. Here is a shot of Mark with his outfit on.. Thanks Mark for taking me and it’s a very cool thing you guys do. I don’t think I will ever see something like that again..Marksblog

Madison

Yesterday I had an event shoot ( big birthday party ) which I normally dont take on but this one slipped in on me. The event took place at Q-Masters off of Princess Anne Rd. I knew I would need to bring off camera lighting as many of these places are dimly lit which is always good practice for a wedding photographer but one he or she never likes. I walked towards the back where they had just opened a new section of pool tables and a whole new room in general. The place was so new the guy was just finishing up the painting of the walls. The new electric blue pool tables and dark walls really set off some of the photos I took. Here is a snap shot of Madison who is doing so well in school this year. I myself like this photo because those who have met her know this is just how she is. Blue cake icing below her mouth and half painted nails this is a good photo of her because she is so hard to shoot photos of and one of the hardest I have ever had with Mike King coming in a close second…J/K Mike. I will be leaving for Ohio and Mich. for an extended period of time where I will be meeting up with some local wedding photographers from the areas I will be at. One of my goals this year is to book some weddings in Ohio or join as a second shooter so I can take advantage of spending some time with my father who’s health is not very good. I guess I better pack a warm coat as I am sure I have forgotten what it is like there during the cold months.
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Amber And Mike

Amber and Mike,,,, What a very fun and interesting couple and they love each other (this is a good thing). They are Hokie fans and you can’t go wrong with that now can you. Amber and Mike were married on the beach at Seashore State park ( First Landing ). I have to tell you the weather was somewhat uncooperative and I remember when taking portraits in a wind gust of 30 mph and light rain (before the wedding) and thinking this was going to turn out to be a totally grey day but seeing Amber and Mike give each other a kiss under the altar as the sun burst out of the clouds during sunset was only timed by god.. Love you guys as you all have become great friends with Amy and I… See you soon.. P.S what do those hand signs mean???…
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2010 Senior Laura Ballard

Here are a couple of senior shots of Laura. She attends Grassfield H. S. in Chesapeake, Virginia. Her father and I grew up together in Ohio and I still cannot believe that she is graduating in 2010 ( what happen to the time ). Laura plans on attending Regent University and I want to wish her the best of luck.

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Amber And Mike Engagements Portsmouth, Virginia

I am so lucky, I just keep meeting these amazing couples who allow me to document one of the biggest day’s of their lives and Amber and Mike are no exception. Both Amber and Mike reside around the DC area and I even had the pleasure to meet them way before the engagements. I wanted to shoot somewhere diffrent and Amber and I took a chance in Old Towne Portsmouth, Virginia, around High St. I also was without my normal second shooter and ask help from David Reed from Studio 757 Photography who is from that side of town and knew some great spots so a big thanks to David for his help. I am looking forward to the wedding in two weeks I have a feeling it’s going to be a blast!!!!!

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