This was a change for me! I don’t make a habit of commercial work but every once in a while something comes up that I just cant resist I’ve been commissioned to photograph a number of stunning antique porcelain mugs and tankards for a book on Chinese Export. I can’t show off too many pending publication but here are two of my favorites – the art direction was fairly strict as they had to “match” the other items being photographed around the world for the book.
this one was interesting – how do you show the amazing luminosity of an 18th century mug with varied thicknesses?
Hi happy blog readers! Just a note – I limit the number of weddings I photograph each year to ensure my clients receive the best service and all my creative energies; this means I don’t book something every single weekend. I have about nine ten dates remaining so if you are thinking about booking me for your wedding in 2010, please contact the studio as soon as you have your date!
2011 brides, you’ll want to contact me soon if your wedding is in the spring time!
yes film! I’ve been around for a number of years as a photographer and have been known to hang out in a darkroom or two. Last year I started playing around with film again but in my regular 35 mm cameras, it was too much like what I was getting from my digital work. So, I branched out a bit more. From my Holga panoramic pinhole camera.
Since exposures run into the tens of seconds, a challenging type of camera to work a wedding but if any current clients would like to have me use this at their gig in 2010, just comment on the blog!
The founders of the Bridal Ring picking names for prizes
and the fantastic Claire Goodman, officiant extraordinaire and founder of the Charlottesville Wedding Bog with Mala Cunningham of Inspired Life Ceremonies
I am NOT a comfortable street shooter – I was really pushing myself to capture snippets of street photography like some of my heroes used to do. It’s one of the joys of running a seasonal business that I can take the time each year to further my photographic skills and education during the downtime. The next two were literally shot from the hip by prefocusing and using ZONE exposure.
So fun to just touch down and then flit away to spend the rest of my Sunday with family! I got a chance to touch base with some of my favorite vendor people and grabbed some quick snaps!
Look at the lovely floral from Pat’s Floral Designs! Their designs are always so unique and beautiful! Look at this gorgeous forsythia!
Adore the feathers and anemones against the moss!
Look how pretty these bright spring colors are!
a classic “white” beauty
oh and I just LOVE these tulips! My favorite spring flower!
Look how interesting this arrangement is! Wouldn’t it look great for a fall wedding?
This was one of my favorites – look how soft and delicate the tones are…
H celebrated her 2nd birthday while we were closed for the holidays so I wanted to make sure we got her in as soon as we opened back up! While we have plenty of her “celebrating” I love this more quiet contemplative moment while she was stacking cups.
