Remembering Fall.....

Found this on my camera today.....a little reminder of the beauty of the fall! 

Baby H...take 2

This is the second year that I have had the pleasure of working with Baby H and his great family on photos for their holiday card. This year, we took advantage of a BEAUTIFUL fall day outside, where Hank was proud to show me some of his great backyard toys.....not the least of which were mom and dad's swinging arms :)

D + T ~ A NC Country Weekend Wedding

Over Memorial Day weekend I had great fun photographing the wedding of D+T in North Carolina's beautiful farm country. 
In the true spirit of a destination wedding, D+T pictured their celebration to be more than just a day. Instead, they wanted to find a spot where all of their friends and family--- many traveling from afar-- could get together and enjoy each other for the entire weekend. Enter The Celebrity Inn and Dairy in Siler City, NC. This great little piece of space is home to a beautiful bed and breakfast, fields and grounds just the right size for saying "I do's" and dancing the night away, as well as some friendly goats that make just about the best goat cheese you've ever tasted. 

Guests gathered throughout the weekend to camp on the property, enjoy the rocking chairs and swings, and enjoy the laid back wedding preparations.

When the afternoon of the celebration arrived, everyone helped out to make sure the grounds were looking beautiful. I particularly enjoyed the handmade Chuppah, which a friend of the couple had created for the event.

The ceremony went off just beautifully. So many unique elements were incorporated representing both of the couple's heritages and life together.

After the ceremony, D+T took a few minutes alone for themselves. From a photographic standpoint, this was my favorite part of the day. There were so many great shots it was hard to choose.

On the couple's return it was time to party! Guests ate, drank and danced the night away. The Dairy's live-in's also joined in the fun.....

Good Stuff: Never Underestimating the Value of a "Second Shot"

This past week I had the wonderful opportunity to stand up as a bridesmaid at the wedding of a dear friend from college. During the five wonderful days of activities, we were treated to beautiful scenery, amazing seafood, and one heck of a good party. 

I have to say, while it's really fun to be the pro at weddings, I really enjoyed getting the chance to attend and simply enjoy this one. That said, as the week progressed, I found myself in a great position--- that which I like to call the "second shot." 

I love a good second shot. You know who I'm talking about. They're the friend who never fails to have (and use) their camera...the family member who always seems to turn up at a good photo op... or the enthusiast that shoots EVERYTHING just because it's fun. While you might enjoy getting your own photos (or hiring someone else to do it :), I often encourage clients to never discount the contribution of the person who's willing to be your second shot. Here's why:

1) Second shots are usually there because they're a part of the action- they have a personal stake in the subject of the photo (whether a person, event, object, etc.)-- For that reason, they know better when a photo looks "right." 

2) ANGLES- A second shooter can often get the angle that a first shooter can't. Profile shots are a great example of this- the subject "smiles for the camera," while the second shooter sneaks in and is able to capture a lovely profile that's unexpected. 

3) Opportunity! Because they're guests or participants, second shooters are usually there to see more of the action than a hired photographer. More time at the scene = more material. A second shot can supplement the photos taken by the main photog. 

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Hooray for Holiday Cards with Baby H

Big thanks for Baby H and his Mom & Dad for a GREAT holiday shoot this weekend! This was a first holiday photo for both Hank and yours truly--- but between fun with the Christmas tree and a few snowflake lights, we had a blast. Have you taken your holiday photos yet????


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