Daily archives "April 26, 2010"

Pam and Brian’s Wedding

It never matters your age when you wed.  What matters is that you’re in love.  And these two showed it throughout the day.  Their guests were primarily derived from family and close friends, children and grandchildren.  One image below is a fun attempt at getting three boys to mimic “See, Hear & Speak No Evil.”  While it didn’t go quite as planned, the picture is fun.

Married at the Purple Iris in Martinsburg, everything was held indoors, in case weather was too cold, everything was great (as it usually is at the Purple Iris).

All About The Shades

We get our inspiration for imagery pretty much “on the fly.”  This pretty much means that we don’t go to a wedding thinking “I’m going to create this particular image today.”  Instead, we look at a scene or subject and think about the possibilities, and execute whatever we can in the time we have.

This past weekend’s wedding was just such an opportunity.  Over the years I have been doing photography, I have picked up the ability to see the finished image before I click the shutter.  Sounds corny, I know, but I know what I can do with images, know my lighting and exposure well, and just fit the subjects into the image capture I saw in my mind’s eye.

Melissa and Joey had a fun wedding, full of happiness, surprise and wonderful family & friends.

And they were very cooperative when I had an idea about this image:


I’ll post more images later… this one stood out, and I wanted to share it. 🙂

Prom Time!

The rite of spring for high school students everywhere is the The Prom.  And the Berkeley County proms are THIS Friday and Saturday!

But sometimes one of the biggest hassles of the prom is getting photos done.  First, there’s the line… it’s usually long, and takes up almost an hour of the limited amount of time you have at the prom.  Then, there’s the background and photos… you have NO say in how those photos are done, and there’s always only one background – like it or not.  Finally, there’s packages that you may not want, or packages that don’t meet your needs.

We’re offering a solution that answers all your concerns.

First, our prom photos are going on BEFORE the prom starts, from 3-7pm at our studio.  There won’t be a line; at least not one to speak of.  And when you arrive, our professional team will be ready to help you look your best, and give you directions along the way to get you in and out quickly.

Second, we’re offering THREE different background sets.  Two will be exclusive offerings that combine great lighting and amazing set design… you will never see anything like this in a school prom portrait.  The third background will be all white, a look that is timeless and focuses on JUST YOU!  We will have a collection of additional props, chairs, and accessories you are welcome to use for your pictures, too.  Just as a teaser, imagine having your prom photos with a feather boa, shimmery gold fabric or something else really cool!  Since we will have time to spend with each couple, we can do MORE than just take your picture and shove you out the door.

Finally… we’ll have build-your-own packages available.  Yes, we’ll have some pre-made packages, too.  But if you don’t want any of our packages, you can create your own to your liking.  You aren’t locked in to just one thing that way.  You can select from desk prints, wallets, and several special items we will have available.

Let me wrap this up by telling you that this is a unique experience.  And the only thing you pay for is the pictures.   Packages start at $12, and we welcome car loads of your friends.

Interested?  Go here for details, you can download an order form, and even get directions—> Prom Portraits!

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