Melissa & Bart’s Engagement Session
Monday, July 27th, 2009I journeyed up to Hopkinsville, KY this past week to do an engagement portrait session for Melissa and Bart, who are getting married in the fall. Melissa and Bart were looking for an organic, outdoorsy style of images that captures their personality, and also incorporates their furry family-members. I hope you all enjoy viewing this set as much as I did shooting it!
Laura’s Bridal Portraits
Thursday, July 16th, 2009Laura’s bridal portraits were photographed in a beautiful private residence in Chattanooga, TN, and represent a mix of classic portraiture and a little Hollywood glamor. In the fourth shot, I feel like Laura could be Rita Hayworth throwing open the doors and cutting her eyes with a hint of mischief: a classy but feisty lady. Its a wonderful description of Laura.
Laura & John’s Wedding
Thursday, July 16th, 2009This past weekend I journeyed to Washington DC to chronicle the wedding of John & Laura at St. John’s Church. St. John’s is known as the church of Presidents, because of its location directly across Lafayette Square from the White House. Laura prepared for the ceremony at the luxurious Hay Adams Hotel, also across from the President’s house, and the ceremony was around the corner at the historic Decatur House.
I was ably assisted throughout the day by local photographer Sarah Salyer, and can’t thank her enough for all of her hard work!
I had planned a romantic road-crossing shot with the couple in front of the White House, but this Lincoln created an opportunity for photojournalism instead
Raina & Jeff’s Wedding
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009So I’ve gotta say I was a bit offended when the best man accused me of pandering, because I was wearing my Boston Red Sox cufflinks to the wedding. I’ll have you know that I’ve been a Sox fan since my college days up at Bentley in Waltham, MA! I figured that Raina & Jeff would think it was cool, but I certainly didn’t buy them just to impress a set of clients!
(kidding)
Anyway… You may notice a decidedly Fenway-centric theme running through this set. That is entirely intentional.
I think that two of the most meaningful images for me are the two shots up in the stairwell, taken just after the ceremony. Raina & Jeff had just run up there to stay out of side while the crowds subsided, and those photographs are unscripted and genuine. Another poignant moment occured during Raina’s sister’s toast: Raina’s expression listening to her sister speak is priceless.
As usual, thanks to Kristin Carolan for doing such an amazing job organizing and coordinating!
Wedding Planner: Kristin Carolan of Simply Stunning Events
Wedding Venue: Belmont Heights Baptist Church
Reception Venue: The Country Music Hall of Fame
Catering: SoBro Catering
Florals: Fresh by Carry Ann
Cake: Cakes by Shara
DJ: Brent Cantrell with Cosmo Creations
Videographer: Realize Studios
image by Daniel Shaw
image by Daniel Shaw
image by Daniel Shaw
2009 WPPI 1st Half 8×10″ Print Competition
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009I’m excited to announce that all eight of these images were honored with Accolades of Excellence in the prestigious WPPI 8×10 print competition this week! Thanks to the wonderful couples that worked with me on these images, without whom non of this would have been possible.
