Misty's Cliffs at Glassy Bridal Shoot

Misty grew up in Upstate South Carolina. As a child, she would hike with her parents to the top of Glassy Mountain and have a picnic lunch. Through the years, she spent many hours up on the cliffs with her family enjoying the mountain view. Later, the area was developed into a residential community. For her bridal shoot, I surprised her by taking her into the Cliffs at Glassy Mountain Residential Community and to the top of the mountain. Here, near the Cliffs Chapel, we did a photo shoot that was memorable for it’s beauty and for it’s emotional connection to Misty. Her whole family came and watched and joined in on the memories from the years past to now, the beginning of a whole new life with her husband to be, Robert.

Snow in SC is a rare thing...

As a photographer, I look for the rare shot. Snow in SC is a rare thing. Do I stay home with my wife and child, safe and warm? No. I can’t resist the urge to do some winter weather photography! Here are a few shots from downtown Greenville SC in the middle of a snow storm that has shut down every school in the area.

Nikki Little Update!

Nikki was photographed at Touch of Grace Portrait Studio for the Color Photogenic contest portion of the Teen Miss Greer Beauty Pageant. Not only did she get first place in the Color Photogenic contest, but she also went on to win first place at the pageant! Now she is off to the Little Miss South Carolina Pageant, and from there, Miss Teen South Carolina!
We are wishing her luck in her steady climb to the top. Good luck Nikki!

Shareen and Chad

Would you believe Shareen and Chad met online at Match.com? She was in CA, he lives in AZ. Now they are together in AZ and truly in love. They were a really joyful, fun couple to photograph. We started with some getting ready photos at the Marriott, then moved to the park in downtown Greenville. After some fun there with the wedding party, we moved back to the Marriott for the ceremony and reception. In Middle Eastern culture, many brides and grooms get married on paper shortly after they are engaged, but culturally are still considered engaged until they have a wedding reception. Shareen and Chad were married on paper on May 23, 2009. Both the bride and groom wear their engagement rings / wedding bands on their right hand while they are engaged. During the wedding ceremony, they switch the rings from the right hand to the left hand signifying marriage. Both the bride and groom are asked if they accept the marriage proposal after Quran (The Holy Book for Muslims)is read and a short sermon is given. Once they each accept, the ceremony is complete.

After the ceremony and dinner, the place rocked to 80s, 90s and Egyptian dance music. What a fun time!
I even brought my portable studio and set it up in the corner. Many couples had their photos taken with our backdrop and stuio lights.

Natasha and Pierce

Natasha and Pierce spent some time in Downtown Greer, next to the Davenport. The Davenport is a wonderful little wedding venue in Greer, SC.
These two should be models!
Natasha just didn't want to smile much, she has new braces on.
We started out having fun in the men's wear shop next to the Davenport! They let us play in their display window...

Chrissy and Kai

Chrissy and Kai met a few months back. They wanted a few shots together. We did a few studio shots and then went and walked through Greer a bit. A bit cold, but I don't think they noticed much. They really do seem to be into each other....

Wedding Festival 2009

Hello all!

I am getting ready for the Wedding Festival coming up on January 3rd at the Greenville Hyatt. I'll be there from 10am to 3pm. I'll have my latest and greatest flush mount albums on display as well as the new photo collage guest book.

I'll also be that the Carolina First Center's wedding Festival on January 31st, from 10am till 2pm.

Come on by, meet me, my wife/partner and some of my staff as we kick off 2009!

Jillian and Brad

Jillian and Brad met at Clemson University. She was from Chicago, he was from Easley. They dated and found themselves in Texas. Jillian planned out their entire wedding in the Greenville area remotely from Texas. They were married today in Easley SC. The beautiful service at First United Methodist Church in Easley began at 3pm. After the wedding, we drove to Greenville for the reception at Larkins on the River's, Wyche Pavilion. We had a warm but rainy evening.
Now, with his new job starting in January in France, the couple is off together forever as husband and wife.

And the video...

Nikki's portfolio

Nikki wanted to get some shots for her pageant's most photogenic category. We spent some time in studio and had fun creating some beautiful shots...