Jul 28 2009

The Sellers & Family

This past weekend I was invited to help celebrate the Sellers’ 50th wedding anniversary by shooting their family portraits at Wrightsville Beach.  The entire family couldn’t have been easier to work with!  The weather was perfect and we had a great time.  Here are just a few from the session.  The last one is awesome.

The Sellers' 50th wedding anniversary at Wrightsville Beach

The Sellers' 50th wedding anniversary at Wrightsville Beach

The Sellers' 50th wedding anniversary at Wrightsville Beach

The Sellers' 50th wedding anniversary at Wrightsville Beach

The Sellers' 50th wedding anniversary at Wrightsville Beach


Jul 16 2009

Southport on the 4th

Okay these are a little late but I wanted to post them anyway.  One of my favorite holidays besides Christmas and Easter is the 4th of July.  When I was a kid my family would travel to the coastal town of Southport NC to visit with grandparents and cousins and go to the huge independence day celebration the town would put on.  Southport still has the celebration and it’s as big as ever, although every year we would say, “the parade wasn’t quite as good as last year”.  This year I decided to go down by myself and shoot just for myself.  It’s nice to not have any pressure of getting people’s information or getting back to have the photos up before a deadline (maybe that’s why this post is so late).  It was fun and I ended up with some cool shots but I don’t think the parade was quite as good as last year. : )

Not that anyone is asking but here’s a photo tip: If you want some good candid shots of parade things, always arrive a few hours before the parade begins and go to where the participants are lining up to begin the parade.  Then when the parade starts, hang out a little while at the very beginning.

Southport on the 4th of July, 2009

Southport on the 4th of July, 2009

Southport on the 4th of July, 2009

Southport on the 4th of July, 2009

Southport on the 4th of July, 2009

Southport on the 4th of July, 2009

Southport on the 4th of July, 2009

Southport on the 4th of July, 2009


Jun 11 2009

Eric and Allison

I finally have some time to get up a new post!  A couple of weeks ago I took a break from all of the wedding craziness to do a fun couples shoot with two really great people, Eric and Allison.  I met Allison through my wife (they work together) and have had the opportunity to shoot some real estate marketing photos for her.  Even though there was a major event going on in downtown Raleigh we still managed to get some great shots.

Eric and Allison

Eric and Allison

Eric and Allison

Eric and Allison

Eric and Allison


May 20 2009

Katie and Josh

Before I got into photography full time I worked for two of the best pest control companies in the area, Wood Pest Control and Smith Exterminating.  Yes, I can take your picture and kill your bugs too!  Where am I going with all of this?  Josh’s family owns those companies and he (and his new wife Katie)  asked me to shoot their wedding.  Despite the weather report it was a beautiful day and they had an awesome wedding/reception.  Here are some of my favorites from the day.

A huge thanks to Courtney Navey for shooting with me.  I posted a funny shot of him carrying all of the gear but make no mistake he did way more than that!  Thanks man!

Katie and Josh Wedding

Katie and Josh Wedding

Katie and Josh Wedding

Katie and Josh Wedding

Katie and Josh Wedding

Katie and Josh Wedding

Katie and Josh Wedding

Katie and Josh Wedding

Katie and Josh Wedding

Katie and Josh Wedding

Katie and Josh Wedding

Katie and Josh Wedding

Katie and Josh Wedding

Katie and Josh Wedding

Katie and Josh Wedding

Katie and Josh Wedding


May 6 2009

Mike And His Bike

I’ve known this dude for a long time.  We’ve been to BMX races, riding, snowboarding, surfing, vacations etc. etc.  He got a motorcycle and I bought a camera.  Maybe one day.  A huge thanks to two other long time friends, Rich and Neil for hanging out and holding some lights.

Motorcycle Portraits

Motorcycle Portraits

Motorcycle Portraits

Motorcycle Portraits