Monthly Archives: January 2010

Just for Fun Vote for Your Favorite Image

2009 has been a fantastic year.  Judy, Donna and I have had the pleasure of meeting and working with so many amazing couples, families and friends.  I personally want to thank you all for taking me on this wonderful journey.  I am blessed to have been and hope to remain, a part of your lives.

In celebration of all I have been given, I have picked out (in no particular order) 10 of my favorite images from 2009.  This was not an easy task, and it is in no way a complete showing.  There are many more I’d love to post but then this page would be crazy long.

But just for fun, cast your vote for “Favorite Wedding Image of 2009″ by posting in the comment section below.    The contest ends February 15th and the lucky couple will receive a reproduction of their winning image.

In the spirit of fun and fairness, please only vote once but feel free to round up your posse and get them to voting.

1. Hands of Lasting Love (Amanda and Adam’s Bryan Park Wedding):

2. Amber and an artistic interpretation (Amber at the Proximity Hotel):

3. Quiet Moment

4. Dancing In the Spotlight (Amy and Justin Burke Manor Wedding):

5. Cool “Dude” Shot (Colleen and Keith Revolution Mills Wedding Reception):

6. Father Daughter Dance (Becky and Patrick Charlotte City Club Wedding):

7. The Ladies in Waiting ( Katherine and Justin, Hodgin Valley Farm):

8: Rebekah and Matt Moment Alone:

9. Hallie and Austin’s Afterhours Photo Session (Revolution Mills):

10. Tyler and Christine’s Party Spread (Starmount Country Club):

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Jessika with a “K” – The Story Behind the Photograph

Several years ago, I was struggling to overcome my reluctance in approaching people to ask if I could photograph them. Walking through the Arboretum I happened to meet Jessika and her mom. Jessika, totally innocent and opened explained to me her name was Jessika with a “K”. I offered to take a photo of Jessika and her mom and send them a print. Jessika’s mom was hesitant but Jessika looked at her mom and said “oh please, that way we have a reason to see each other again”. I don’t know their story, but I imagine they had been through some rough times. Only this didn’t matter to Jessika. The love in her eyes was obvious.

I shot a couple of quick photos, went home, printed two images and mailed them off to Jessika’s mom. I didn’t put a return address on the package and can only hope the package was received and Jessika and her mom had another reason to see each other. I am happy I took the “risk” in approaching them.  I’m glad their moment didn’t end up in my “Photo NOT Taken” category.

Here is Jessika, with a “K” and her mom:

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