Saturday, January 12, 2008

Sgt. Shawn F. Hill Funeral

Sgt. Shawn F. Hill, a Spartanburg County native and former all-region football player at Byrnes High School, died Wednesday in Afghanistan from wounds suffered when his vehicle struck an improvised explosive device.
The US Army Honor Guard asked me to be the only photographer present, and provide the photos for the family. I was honored to do so.


The family requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders at his visitation and service since the Westboro Baptist Church / Cult picketted the services. Thank you Patriot Guard...



Wednesday, December 26, 2007

Hyesun's Bridal Shoot

Hyesun wants a bridal photo! Yes, she got married back in August, but she never found time for a bridal session. Now, almost 6 months later, we plan to head for Furman University to photographer her with Furman's Lake as the backdrop. It is a bright beautiful day. On the way to Furman, I saw a cute little pond. I asked Hyesun if she would mind stopping here first. I knocked on the owners door and asked permission to do a mini shoot in their front yard. Then I got these images:



After the pond shoot, we resumed our trip to Furman. When we arrived, we were shocked to find the lake had been drained for repairs!!! With the sun setting, I set up for a silhouette shot against the shiny mud where water was supposed to be. Here is what we got:
Hyesun loved it! It is now on her wall with a short story to accompany it...

Imagine the shot I could have gotten with actual water in the lake!

Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Late Christmas Card

David and Hyesun asked me to take their photo for a Christmas Card. These newlyweds are so wonderful. She seems so shy compared to David's OUTGOING personality. I think they are balancing each other out perfectly. Here is the shot we settled on. I designed cards around this shot...

I photographed their wedding back in August.










Wednesday, December 5, 2007

Christmas House

A local couple asked me to photograph their home. They decorated the house so wonderfully, that they wanted their children and grandchildren across the USA to see it all.

Sunday, December 2, 2007

SDC Greer SC Christmas Parade

Southern Dance Connection asked me to photograph their performances in the Greer Christmas Parade. This is my second year doing it.
Last year, the parade was slow and had many stops in it for the dancers to perform for the crowds. This year, I think I ran a marathon. The parade started fast and at times we were jogging to keep up with our float. The ladies didn't get a break the whole time to do their 30 second music show. Next year I am wearing my tennis shoes!

Thursday, November 29, 2007

Christmas Card for SDC

Lindsay, the owner of Southern Dance Connection, asked for a quick shot for an SDC Christmas Card. I ran over and grabbed a shot of her and her instructors.

I didn't have much to work with in background options, but I think the shot looked good considering I had 5 mintes to get the shot between dance classes.

Saturday, November 17, 2007

Engagement Session Today!

Karen Clark and Mathew Reynolds are engaged and to be married on July 12th. Today was their engagement session. We walked through the west end of Greenville for the photo shoot.
The fall colors really were at their peak making the shoot even more colorful.
There are so many great backgrounds in Greenville.

This was a painting on a street wall in downtown, they loved this shot!

Saturday, October 20, 2007

Weekend of Fashion - Atlanta

I was invited to the Atlanta Weekend of Fashion organized by Bella Don Events. 22 Models, 7 Photographers, and 4 locations. All in one, LONG, day!
The Weekend Of Fashion Mega Shoot was located at an Atlantic Station TWELVE suite and also along ATLANTIC STATION. We had a great view of Hotlanta!


We shot from 9am till after midnight.

Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Jennifer's Glamour Shoot

Jennifer asked for some fun shots for her portfolio. She has mostly outdoor shots in her port right now. Here is a couple we did in Grace Studio.

I'll post more of her later.

Saturday, October 6, 2007

Codi & Skipper Get Married

Codi and Skipper were married today at the Harward House B&B, Simpsonville, SC.

It was a very small wedding. Codi has her man!
Skipper is getting into his part a little fast...



The wedding was at 4pm and the reception went into the night. Harward House Bed & Breakfast is a very nice, out of the way place. The house is wonderful. The grounds are OK.
At night, the place really looks awesome.