Blayney and Curtis

     As previously promised, here is a sampling of some of the photos from the second shoot I was able to shoot with one of my brides, Blayney, and her new husband Curtis. As much fun as I had taking her portrait before the wedding, this turned out to be even more fun. Blayney was sweet and chipper as ever while we took some test shots and waited for Curtis to arrive. And then the sweetest thing happened. When Curtis walked up to us, all of a sudden it looked like someone turned a light on inside of Blayney. She was cheerful before, but when she saw him her face absolutely lit up, and her body visibly relaxed. Getting your picture taken can be stressful on even experienced models. For the rest of us mere mortals it can be down right daunting. But as soon as she saw him she breathed deep, smiled this huge smile, and started laughing.  As a photographer I've seen more newlyweds than I can begin to remember. And all of them are special in their own way. But this little glimpse into this young couple's life was one of my favorite moments I've seen in a long time. Blayney and Curtis are a pretty young couple, right at the beginning of their road together. And from the time I had with them, shooting photographs and playing and laughing, I'm willing to bet that their road together will be a happy one.

I couldn't decide if I liked this one in B&W or color better. So, here are both options. 

Blayney's Bridal Portrait

     I was recently going through and organizing some of my files and I realized I had some photo shoots I never posted. I've had such a good time on these shoots, so it seems a shame to not share them. So today, I present for your viewing pleasure a bridal shoot with a very sweet bride named Blayney from Charlotte, NC. I had the privilege of getting to shoot with her twice actually. Once before her wedding, for her bridal portrait, and then a second time, after the wedding, for a couple's shoot with her new husband Curtis. I'll post some of the shots from the second shoot in a few days.

   I really enjoyed my time with Blayney. Most of the time brides will bring along a friend or a family member to help out with the shoot, and Blayney's mom Anne was just wonderful. Both of them are very creative women and came with lots of ideas and really open minds about where and how to shoot the portraits. We trekked up and down a grassy hill, through a llama pasture, in and out of trees, and anywhere else that happened to catch our eyes. I was really extremely impressed, not to mention surprised, at Blayney's willingness to pick up her satin gown and hike through the weeds. As they say, anything to get the shot, right? She was a great sport, and I couldn't have been happier to spend the afternnoon/evening with her and her mom. I really do love shooting portraits, and bridal portraits in particular. This day was no exception, and it really was a joy and an honor to get to do it. I realize that can sound a bit corny or trite. Nevertheless, it really is an honor for me, and I'm just really thankful to be able to do what I do. I hope you enjoy the photos as much as I enjoyed taking them.

     I thought I'd include these two pictures of Blayney with her sweet mama Anne. Too cute!