June 19, 2014

Personal | The Ponies

Back in late winter my sister and I decided being the good southern women we are, we needed to get our feet wet in the equestrian world… ya know, so we can build up to going to The Derby one day. The last Saturday of April arrived, we donned our southern frocks,  packed up the Mini with essentials…. champagne flutes, silver candlesticks, homemade cheese straws and bourbon. Being our first year, we were not sure what to expect and we didn’t want to invest too much into the experience, so we got the least expensive tailgate in Crest (the infield with no tents). About an hour or two the day, hoovering inside what little shade the hatch of the mini  provided, we decided having a rail spot with a tent would be well worth the extra expense next year! *Mix of digtal and film (portra 400)    
June 12, 2014

Wedding | Packaging

  Photographers seem to have a constant struggle with if/how to package their final product to the client. I don’t know why this gets so daunting, but it does. Some photographers use the power of technology to eliminate this frustration, by simply offering the images via download, without sending anything snail-mail. I can’t say I hate this, I actually often do it for portrait clients who have purchased the digital images…. however, when it comes to wedding clients I don’t feel the same. You just dropped a fairly large check to me, the least I can do is send you something as a culmination of our working relationship!?! In the past I’ve used kraft print boxes to package everything up nice and neat – simple & effective, easy to ship… but somewhat underwhelming in my opinion, and not exactly personalized. I was on a quest before my first wedding of 2014 to find something a little more my style. After ordering, delayed shipping, returning, re-ordering… I finally seem to land on something just about perfect. None of the items I use are mineminemine…. so I thought I’d share, spread the wealth, and hopefully inspire you to think outside the “traditional photography packaging box”. I understand that quality photography is a privilege, and I want to quantify those expectations with the delivery of the final product. cCb is Carrie & Brendan’s married monogram 🙂 Case: Baggu iPad case  Monogramming by  Poppies  Wood Monogram: Southern Nest   CD: Disc Makers   Business Card: Cotton Paperie  *CD & Cards I already had      
June 11, 2014

Wedding | Carrie & Brendan Part II

Carrie and Brendan are high school sweethearts from Charlotte and were married at Belin Memorial United Methodist Church in Murrells Inlet, SC. (<- see part 1 there!!) I’d never been to this part of the SC coast…. and I instantly fell in love. It’s quaint, quiet, beautiful and a stones throw from Myrtle Beach. The stunning Pawley’s Island is where they held their reception… a place I’d also never been. I sincerely hope I get to go back and shoot more in this area… it’s what lowcountry, slow, southern living is made of! Ceremony: Belin Memorial United Methodist Church Reception: Pawley’s Island Plantation Cake: Pawleys Island Bakery Dress: Jenny Yoo from J Majors Bridesmaids: Alfred Sung from J Majors Groom & Groomsmen: Joseph Slim from Jos. A Bank Brides Shoes: Bandalino from Belk    Florals: David Bryant Coordinator: Annie Watts, Elegant Occasions Band: Walrus Rentals: Hotz Rings: Diamonds Direct   To see all images & order prints from Carrie & Brendan’s wedding CLICK HERE!       C&B we were honored that you brought us from Charlotte to capture your day, congratulations!    
June 9, 2014

Wedding | Carrie & Brendan Part I

Carrie & Brendan were married on a picture perfect Saturday in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina at Belin Memorial United Methodist Church. There were so many images I wanted to share, I’ve decided to split their wedding into two posts. The portraits and ceremony will come on Wednesday!              
June 19, 2014

Personal | The Ponies

Back in late winter my sister and I decided being the good southern women we are, we needed to get our feet wet in the equestrian world… ya know, so we can build up to going to The Derby one day. The last Saturday of April arrived, we donned our southern frocks,  packed up the Mini with essentials…. champagne flutes, silver candlesticks, homemade cheese straws and bourbon. Being our first year, we were not sure what to expect and we didn’t want to invest too much into the experience, so we got the least expensive tailgate in Crest (the infield with no tents). About an hour or two the day, hoovering inside what little shade the hatch of the mini  provided, we decided having a rail spot with a tent would be well worth the extra expense next year! *Mix of digtal and film (portra 400)    
June 12, 2014

Wedding | Packaging

  Photographers seem to have a constant struggle with if/how to package their final product to the client. I don’t know why this gets so daunting, but it does. Some photographers use the power of technology to eliminate this frustration, by simply offering the images via download, without sending anything snail-mail. I can’t say I hate this, I actually often do it for portrait clients who have purchased the digital images…. however, when it comes to wedding clients I don’t feel the same. You just dropped a fairly large check to me, the least I can do is send you something as a culmination of our working relationship!?! In the past I’ve used kraft print boxes to package everything up nice and neat – simple & effective, easy to ship… but somewhat underwhelming in my opinion, and not exactly personalized. I was on a quest before my first wedding of 2014 to find something a little more my style. After ordering, delayed shipping, returning, re-ordering… I finally seem to land on something just about perfect. None of the items I use are mineminemine…. so I thought I’d share, spread the wealth, and hopefully inspire you to think outside the “traditional photography packaging box”. I understand that quality photography is a privilege, and I want to quantify those expectations with the delivery of the final product. cCb is Carrie & Brendan’s married monogram 🙂 Case: Baggu iPad case  Monogramming by  Poppies  Wood Monogram: Southern Nest   CD: Disc Makers   Business Card: Cotton Paperie  *CD & Cards I already had      
June 11, 2014

Wedding | Carrie & Brendan Part II

Carrie and Brendan are high school sweethearts from Charlotte and were married at Belin Memorial United Methodist Church in Murrells Inlet, SC. (<- see part 1 there!!) I’d never been to this part of the SC coast…. and I instantly fell in love. It’s quaint, quiet, beautiful and a stones throw from Myrtle Beach. The stunning Pawley’s Island is where they held their reception… a place I’d also never been. I sincerely hope I get to go back and shoot more in this area… it’s what lowcountry, slow, southern living is made of! Ceremony: Belin Memorial United Methodist Church Reception: Pawley’s Island Plantation Cake: Pawleys Island Bakery Dress: Jenny Yoo from J Majors Bridesmaids: Alfred Sung from J Majors Groom & Groomsmen: Joseph Slim from Jos. A Bank Brides Shoes: Bandalino from Belk    Florals: David Bryant Coordinator: Annie Watts, Elegant Occasions Band: Walrus Rentals: Hotz Rings: Diamonds Direct   To see all images & order prints from Carrie & Brendan’s wedding CLICK HERE!       C&B we were honored that you brought us from Charlotte to capture your day, congratulations!    
June 9, 2014

Wedding | Carrie & Brendan Part I

Carrie & Brendan were married on a picture perfect Saturday in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina at Belin Memorial United Methodist Church. There were so many images I wanted to share, I’ve decided to split their wedding into two posts. The portraits and ceremony will come on Wednesday!