JANE & SCOTT

Another amazing wedding at Fearrington. Jane and Scott were the lucky couple whom I had the honor of documenting on their wedding day.

On the way to the Red Room (groom's dressing area), I caught Scott carrying his tux while wearing kaki shorts with dress shoes and black socks. I later informed Jane of her future husband's dress attire and she said laughingly, "That's my man."

The ceremony was coordinated by Fearrington's Gilda McDaniel, Special Events Manager, and her associate, Barbara Yates, who were wonderful to work with. Jane and Scott were married under the shade of crabapple trees and the sky was Carolina blue with big fluffy white clouds.

They almost sprinted down the aisle after the ceremony, but saved their energy for a race later. You see, Jane and Scott like to run, so they had a little race after the portraits and I hate to say it Jane... Scott won. After the race, they still had enough energy to jump and click their heels. Well, really just because they could.

The reception was kicked off with a solo entrance by the bride and groom, which led into their first dance. Kevin with No Regret Productions got the party started and never let up. The dance floor was packed the whole night due to a great job by Kevin. The exit was lit with sparklers and a surprise fireworks display.


Jane and Scott are a wonderful couple with great souls and if you ever meet them, you will understand why. Congratulations Jane and Scott!

OLYMPICS

I was documenting a wedding last weekend on 08.08.08 and while walking with the bride and her bridesmaids for portraits, the bride made a comment to her friends on how just four years ago I was covering the summer Olympics in Greece. I looked over to them and said "I could be there right now if I wasn't a wedding photographer." Then the maid of honor said something which made me think, "Well, if you were in Beijing covering the Olympics, you would not be here taking pictures of this wonderful wedding."


You know... she was right.


Four years ago, while in Greece, I provided the Houston Chronicle my two weeks notice. I was leaving the newspaper to start a new business with my wife (Kathleen). I was very nervous and scared when I left the paper and had no idea what to expect. Now I know this is where I belong and everything I have ever done has brought me to this stage in my life. I am very thankful for the experiences of my past and I look forward to future ones.


Thank you Becca for enlightening me on that I should be in the USA and not in China. You are absolutely right.


Below are images from the Olympics in Greece I shot for the Houston Chronicle in 2004.

JACKIE & JOHN: PUBLISHED IN THE KNOT

Wow! We are published in The Knot.

Jackie and John's wedding was an event to remember. I always say any time the police visit a reception... well that's a party! The ceremony was held in Jackie's parents' backyard and portraits were shot on a stairwell which was specifically designed for this day. Grace with Grace Leisure Events pulled it all together with her amazing skills as a planner. The reception was underneath a circus sized tent, which housed great food, a candy bar, wonderful flowers by Tre Bella and amazing music. Their wedding also helped me win a couple of awards from the Wedding Photojournalist Association. I like it when that happens.

BRIDAL SHOW

Come meet us at the Southern Bridal Show and Expo at the N.C. State Fairgrounds in Raleigh this upcoming Sunday, August 17th. We will be there from 12 pm to 5 pm and would love to see you. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at www.foreverbridal.net. If you can't make it out to the bridal show on Sunday, we will be having an open house for brides at Midtown Place three weeks after the show. Stay tuned to our blog for a specific time and date. See you soon!

GRETA & JASON

Here are some photographs from Greta and Jason's wedding, which took place at Fearrington. I (Kathleen) had the honor of documenting their big day, which was amazing. Enjoy!

WELCOME MARLEY KATE!

Congratulations to our friends, Melissa and Chris, (of the Green Kangaroo) on the birth of their beautiful baby girl! Marley was born November 13, 2007 at 7:48pm. She weighed in at 8lbs, 12oz. and measured 20 inches long. Mother and baby are doing great! We are so happy for you guys! Almost makes me want another. :)

CONGRATULATIONS CHRISTOBAL!

The 2nd Quarter Wedding Photojournalist Association (WPJA) Contest results are in and while I did not snag a win this time, Christobal did. In fact, he won several, including a 1st place in the Reception category, 4th place in Dancing and a 12th in Cake Cutting. This makes him number one in the standings for this quarter. Great job Christobal, you rock!