Frankies Fun Park Slideshow
I made a slideshow of our favorites from the Frankies Staff Shoot. Take a look!
Celebration!
So 2008 was a phenomenal year. We will probably look back at 2008 as the year that it all came together, that we hit our stride and really took off. 2009 is looking to be even better. It has been a blast. It’s been a lot of work, but it’s been a blast. Things have quieted down a bit now that January is here, and amidst all the preparation for the year, we were able to block off a day for celebration.
We wen’t to Frankies Fun Park. Heres a gallery of some of the best shots:
For the love of DOGS
As the proud owner of two SPCA rescues, I (Mell) love to spend time with my pooches and capture their personalities naturally. Canon, my hound dog (pictured first), chose me as his person in 2007. He is a ball of energy, loves other dogs & children, but is scared of large men with beards. Peanut is my lazy beagle who loves people, cuddling at any cost, and is a little scared of other dogs. He decidely chose Nathan as his master when we brought him home in April 2008.Today is Canon’s 2 year birthday. So Happy Birthday Canon, and here’s a post dedicated to dogs!
Nathan’s mom has two Cocker Spaniels who stay with us sometimes. 4 dogs make for some crazy times, but I love it! Majik (pictured first) is the more serious of the two, and Cosmo is the crazy/nosey one as seen below. Majik is known for carrying his food dish or stuffed toys around the house, while Cosmo feels his presence is best felt with his nose in your face.
Lora Lynne downtown– Up, down, and all around
Nathan had a fun shoot scheduled with Lora Lynne and her mom downtown in Waterfront Park, and I got to go with him. How could I not go when there’s an adorable baby involved? This was our studio’s second session with Lora Lynne, and we were so amazed at how fast she’s grown. This session was to get a Christmas surprise for her Grandmas. The pair has such great smiles, and here are some of our favorites from the session:
Look at how big I am
My Link to Facebook
Mell, Val, Steve and I are all really active on facebook. Look us up sometime!
OSP South Conference
Last week, Nathan, Valerie, and Steve went to a photography conference held in downtown Charleston-OSP South. Here are just a few photos from the first night evening photo scavenger hunt with our point-and-shoot camera.
What are you pointing at, Steve?
Val showing off our town
It takes teamwork!
On a rare Saturday off
Mell and I don’t have a wedding today so we’re to Columbia to see the Gamecocks beat the UAB Blazers (26-13). It works out because our May 16 wedding couple lives in Columbia so we were able to do their engagement portraits on the Horseshoe at USC.
We then attempted the drive home, but our car broke down in the center of Columbia (luckily at a stop light). We found some very kind guys who helped push the car into a parking space. We then were turned away from two hotels because it was Parents Weekend at USC. Thankfully, the Gamecocks always take care of their own, and we got the last room in the swanky The Inn at USC. Not bad at all for breaking down close to midnight!
The next day, we went to the church Nathan attended in college and got directed to a mechanic who IS open on Sunday. Everything happened within a mile radius. The breakdown was only 4 blocks to the hotel, the church was only 3 blocks from the Inn, and the mechanic was only 2 blocks from the church. Thank God that we didn’t break down on highway and that our car only needed a new battery!
Trixie and Scott’s Wedding at Cottage on the Creek, Mt. Pleasant, SC
Update: We have posted the full wedding album! Click here to see!
You can tell a lot about people by how they handle stress and disappointment, and I can say that Trixie and Scott’s whole family is just top notch. Their wedding was September 6th, which was the day that Hurricane Hanna was supposed to hit Charleston. Their original ceremony and reception site, Seabrook Island, closed for storm preparations, and they had to completely pick up and move their entire event in 2 days. Fortunately Cottage on the Creek, near Shem Creek, came through with flying colors. Everyone, especially Trixie’s mom, Vicki, were so upbeat and happy and positive throughout the entire event, and it was a real encouragement to me.
The rehearsal dinner happened right in the middle of what was then Tropical Storm Hanna. It was very rainy. Trixie and Scott were good sports and went out for some pictures in the rain.
The wedding day, of course, was sunny and warm and beautiful. Trixie was very insistent that we do pictures outside.
Shem Creek is wonderfully characteristic of Charleston. I love their ceremony site.
People, sparklers are just meant to be waved at a safe distance. Please do not throw the sparklers at the bride and groom. Common mistake.
International Wedding Photography
The wedding in France, outside of Paris, was phenomenal. Follow the captions below on the images to get a bit of the story. The album design will be posted before the end of the week!
Louise got ready in her childhood room at her parents house. There was beautiful light and lots of windows.
Alexander had the rings custom designed by a jeweler in New York City. The design is completely unique with their initials incorporated into the pattern.
There were three weddings scheduled at this Beautiful Gothic Cathedral, so we didn't have as much time to do portraits as I wanted. I had more time with Alexander beforehand.
Louise Entering the Church
Funny Guy. We was italian, so when I told him I was a 'paparazzi' he seemed to like me. He did hit me on the back of the head once though...
I had about 2 minutes to take bridal portraits in the church before they had to leave for the next wedding... I think we nailed though.
Well, that’s enough for this post. The full wedding album will be posted in a few days, and I’ll provide the link here!
International Engagement Shoot
On Friday the 29th of August we met with Alexander and Louise for their engagement shoot in the small French villa called Jossigny, where Louise grew up. The family was gathered at her parents house getting decrorations prepared for the wedding day, and I borrowed Louise and Alexander for a shoot.
Their home had a beautiful garden with fresh raspberries.
And a Courtyard with a fountain and statues.
This is a characteristic little doorway not far from the one-room school house that Louise attended as a child.
- Louise’s parents, uncles and cousin were gathered to help prepare decorations for the next day. They sat down for lunch after the shoot. Wine and cheese 🙂
Stay tuned for the update of the wedding the next day!