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Alyson + Orry

2011-06-15T17:45:00.000-05:00

Alyson and Orry
June 4, 2011

Alyson and Orry had beautiful Wedding Ceremony on the river at Rhodes Ferry Park. It was a very hot day in Decatur on the 4th of June, temperatures topped out about 96 degrees! The best part of the day came just before the wedding, when some clouds moved in and a little breeze picked up and cooled things off a bit. Just in time:)

This has been a crazy year so far....

2011-05-03T16:02:00.001-05:00

This has been a crazy year with all the weather events that we have had. First it started with the very cold winter with almost a foot of snow, now with the super outbreak of tornados last Wednesday

We just got our power back yesterday, and hopefully it will stay on....

I know that in my neighborhood, everyone came together, and contributed something. Thursday night, we all gathered in the street, a few of us had propane grills and we cooked for the whole neighborhood. Jerry,Tony and I cooked for about 20 people. All of our kids played for 4 days straight and we had a community cook out every night until the power came back.

Here are a few images from our first night after the power outage.

Those of us with propane grills pulled them out to our driveways and cooked for everyone. (almost everyone had a grill but very few actually had any propane)

Jerry brought out his fire pit to keep warm.

The kids watched movies on portable battery powered dvd players.

After we got power back, Andrea was looking for a way to help. I noticed that we had quite a few extra batteries and lots of food left over and thought that most everyone else did as well, so she and Caitlyn went to everyone in our neighborhood gathering all the extras to be donated. She ended up completely filling her jeep to take and donate.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to those who have been impacted the most. I am thankful that all we lost was power.

Brad and Tiffany

2011-04-15T13:07:00.002-05:00

Brad and Tiffany were married on August 21, 2010. Their wadding was held at their church in Madison, and the reception was held at the Summit at Big Spring. The Summit is an amazing wedding location! It looks awesome and it is located in Big Spring park. We had a little time for a portrait session in the park after the wedding.

Shannon and Patrick

2011-04-14T18:21:00.002-05:00

Alright, I am a little behind on the blogging... Shannon and Patrick were Married January 299, 2011. They had a beautiful wedding at Holy Spirit Catholic Church (which by the way is a pretty awesome and very brightly lit church) Then they headed over to the Depot Round house for the reception. The roundhouse is a historic depot and museum, so we had the opportunity for some great portraits on and around the trains. We had perfect weather!

Steve Metz with Metropolitan DJ worked the reception and did an excellent job lighting the Roundhouse.

Real Estate Photography

2011-04-12T15:09:00.004-05:00

Recently I started working with Darrin Hasley from Capstone Realty. I am putting together some multimedia pieces for his listings here in Huntsville. Take a look at our first Real estate video.

And, hey if you need to sell a house, give Darrin a call :)

http://choosecapstone.com/

Naomi Senior Portrait Session

2011-04-08T13:41:00.002-05:00

We had such fun with our last senior portrait session. Naomi is studying for a degree in journalism hoping to find work as a photographer. We spent about two hours walking around the downtown Huntsville area finding places to shoot. so much fun.

Just for fun, I made a GPS track of our photo session. The blue line indicates our walk, click on the line to see the distances and other cool info.

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2011-03-08T09:30:00.001-06:00

8 Questions You Must Ask a Wedding Professional Before Booking Them

Hiring the right team is critical to planning your dream wedding…and it can also be quite stressful.

How do you find the right match for you? How do you know who to trust? Where do you go for advice?

First of all, this is not an easy task and it’s totally normal for couples to feel overwhelmed, frustrated or confused.

It’s not like you plan a wedding every day! This is all probably brand new to you, so be patient with yourself.

A few tips to finding the right ones for you…

Do Your Homework. You’ll get much more out of a meeting or conversation with a wedding professional if you do a little background homework first.

Spend some time on the internet or talking to friends who’ve recently been married. Find out the average prices in your area and what services are available. Get an idea of what you like and don’t like. Wedding websites and chat rooms can be a great resource. This way when you meet with a wedding professional you’ll be able to ask better questions and have an idea of what to look out for.

Meet With Them. An in person meeting is the best way to interview a potential wedding vendor. It lets you get the full experience of their personality, style and professionalism. If that’s not possible, have a phone conversation.

Ask Questions. There are no stupid questions! Make sure you get clear, specific answers to your questions. If you aren't sure what something means, ask them to clarify. Keep asking questions until you completely understand.

If a wedding vendor has a problem with you asking questions, they probably aren’t the one for you. The best wedding professionals are patient, understanding and take the time to help you make the best choices for your wedding.

Listen. Don’t just hear the words they say, really listen. Watch the vendor’s body language. Are they confident and comfortable with their response? Do they look and sound nervous? Do you get a “funny feeling” about them? Take all the sights, sounds and feelings into account along with their responses; if your gut tells you something isn’t right, it probably isn’t.
Check References. Portfolios are hand-picked to show off the best work, but they may not represent the “average” wedding performance. Videos are edited for the optimum presentation. But real referrals from satisfied clients are hard to fake.

Call up both client and professional references. Ask questions and use those listening skills. Even if they give a rave review, you’ll often be able to “read between the lines” if there were any issues or problems.

Ask around and search the internet for reviews. Check the Better Business Bureau for any outstanding complaints against the business. Weigh all of this information into your choices.

Here are 8 Must Ask Questions to ask ALL your potential wedding professionals before booking:

1. How many weddings do you do per year? How much experience do you have?

This is an extremely important question. Ideally, your wedding professional should have ample experience specifically with weddings. Not only will they be more skilled in their craft, this also makes them a valuable source of information and ensures that your wedding day goes smoothly.

2. How much do you cost?

Price is often relative, especially when you factor in experience, reputation and expert skill. Generally, the most talented professionals have a higher price tag because they are worth it.

3. How much is the deposit?

4. What specifically is included in that cost?

Because packages often vary, it’s likely that you won’t be able to compare one vendor exactly to the next without doing a little figuring. The lowest cost isn’t necessarily the best deal; some higher quotes include services that you have to pay extra for in other packages. Make sure you take this into account.

5. What happens if I cancel? What happens if you cancel?

Find out if your deposit is refundable under any conditions. Does the wedding professional have a back up plan if something happens to them?

6. Do you use a contract?

If the answer is No, RUN! A contract is designed to protect both you and the wedding professional. Don’t settle for a verbal agreement that won’t hold up in court.

7. Are there any additional fees?

Taxes, service charges and travel fees can add up quickly. Make sure you understand exactly what is included and if there are any other fees you’ll have to pay. This should be clearly defined in your contract.

8. Do you carry liability insurance?

The answer you’re looking for here is Yes. This protects you in case an unfortunate accident should occur on your wedding day. It’s also a sign that this is a reputable business, since most “fly by night” operations don’t invest in insurance.

If chosen wisely, with the right wedding vendors you get expert help and advice…for free!

My Camera Bag

2010-12-06T13:05:00.001-06:00

A few days ago one of my friends asked what i was shooting with these days, and it started a long conversation about what i am shooting now, what i have shot in the past, etc. Anyway, I am always curious to see what other ‘togs are shooting, because at heart most photographers lean towards being a voyeur and who amongst us doesn’t wonder what’s in someone else’s bag.

So, I figured I’d do a blog post of the contents of my main camera bag. The bag itself is no0t a bag at all it is a pelican 1610 hard case. it is crush proof,water proof and nearly indestructible. It weighs about 90 pounds full, and fills the entire back compartment of my honda element :)

here is the breakdown of what is here.

Canon 7D
Canon 40D
Canon Rebel that has been converted to infrared by lifepixel http://lifepixel.com/
Canon 17-40 L f4
Canon 24-70 L f2.8 aka “the Brick”
Canon 70-200 L f2.8
Sigma 50 f1.4 aka “the shifty fifty”
Sigma 20 f1.8
Canon 580exII
Canon 430ex
Sekonic Light meter
tons of batteries
Several filters
Gaffers tape
Bronica ETRSi film camera
Bronica 50 f2.8
Bronica 75 f2.8
Extension tubes for the Bronica
3 120 backs
other misc. accessories

If you liked seeing what i carry as my daily kit, snap a photo of the contents of your current camera bag and share it with us here via the comments section.

BFF Sessions

2010-07-27T14:32:00.001-05:00

BFF (Best Friends Forever) Sessions

Some of our best, lifelong friends are the ones we met in high school or college. Friendships that really mattered; when we needed to talk, when we were away from home for the first time, our best friend was always there.

BFF portraits are the perfect way to preserve that feeling for all time. Group portraits in a meaningful location capture the gestures, looks, and unique relationships in a memorable, timeless way. Shot on location, BFF portraits can also include surroundings that have meaning for the friends.
A perfect graduation present, BFF portrait sessions can be a great treat for yourself or shared among friends and families. Session portraits are available as albums, DVD’s, prints, and low res digital files for your iPod or Facebook pages.
Save this chapter of your life in a portfolio of images that capture how you were; not just how you looked. Call now for more details or to book a BFF photo session with Custom Images, LLC.

SpringTime is Here!

2010-03-22T11:04:00.001-05:00

We are so excited about our portrait promotion for the months of March and April! 10% of all of our portrait sales for March and April will benefit the NICU at Huntsville Hospital! We want to be able to help buy some needed equipment for the NICU to help God’s little miracles see another day! You can support the NICU, get a great Mother’s day gift, a lifelong cherished photo, and have fun all at once! Now is the time to call and schedule your portrait session.

We have extended the bunny sessions until the end of April if you still wish to have a session with the live bunny. As the weather gets more spring-like, we will be able to schedule more outdoor portraiture as well if that is what you desire. Call us today at 256-489-1411 to set up your session!

Bunny Mini Sessions

2010-03-02T12:20:00.001-06:00

THE BUNNY IS HERE!

Custom Images, LLC presents Easter Bunny Mini-sessions!

March 8^th through March 19^th By appointment

Bring your children to have their Easter photo's done with a real live BUNNY and have them back in time for Easter.
What you'll receive is
- 15 to 30 minute session
- several different poses
- a REAL live BUNNY

- You get to view your portraits and choose what you would like to order

We offer many products in which to showcase your portraits such as handbags, greeting cards, canvas wraps, silk wraps and more.

No session fee. Sessions require a $75.00 deposit that goes towards your order! The deposit is non-refundable, but is transferable to a later scheduled session.

Limited spots available so don't miss out on this chance. Book your appointment today! Call 256-489-1411

Josh and Melinda’s Wedding

2009-06-28T17:22:00.003-05:00

I am going through all the images we have taken in the past few weeks, (it is a few more than 20,000 images in all !!! WHEW!)

And I was so excited that this one worked out and I wanted to share:

Chris and Katie

2009-06-13T23:00:00.001-05:00

Chris and Katie

June 13, 2009

We had the oppritunity to spend Saturday with Chris & Katie at their wedding. It started out as a rainy day, and I thought that i was in for a tough day, but a few hours before the wedding the rain cleared up and the sky cleared and we had a beautiful day.

Congrats Katie & Chris

Megan and Joel

2009-05-19T11:24:00.004-05:00

Megan and Joel

We spent Saturday with Megan and Joel. The weather was not as cooperative as we might have liked but by the end of the day we got some great portraits and everyone had a great time!

Chelsia B.

2009-05-05T10:59:00.003-05:00

Yesterday we had Chelsia B. in the studio for her first formal portrait session, although, I am pretty sure that her grandmother has taken a ton of photos 0f her already :)
Chelsia is 31 days old, and she slept for most of the portrait session, and we got some beautiful and priceless portraits of her. here are a few of my favorites.

Ben & Kate

2009-03-21T23:20:00.001-05:00

Ben and Kate
Mach 21, 2009

We were in Anniston today to spend the day with Ben and Kate. We had spectacular weather and a great location. I think we got some great images. Here are a few of my favorites.

New Albums!

2009-03-16T12:28:00.003-05:00

Custom Images new Brilliant Albums feature full bleed image covers printed on photographic paper with a protective laminate coating. This coating creates a beautiful pearlescent sheen, giving your album cover a unique metallic appearance.

Our Brilliant Albums offer excellent lay-flat properties and minimal page seam , with the additional benefit of showcasing your wedding both inside and out. The versatility of our Brilliant Albums provides complete artistic freedom with additional options for you. From a single panoramic, full bleed image spanning both covers to a large collage wrapping around the album, the cover can be tailored to any taste, style, or occasion. In addition, because our Brilliant Albums are leather-free, they provide a great option for anyone who is looking for an environmentally-conscious or animal-friendly alternative to the traditional wedding album.

Features:

Excellent lay-flat properties
Smallest page seam in the industry at less than 1 mm
Completely customizable full bleed image covers
High-quality presentational packaging includes a pillowcase slipcover
Live, knowledgeable, and dedicated Customer Service
Meticulous review by our quality control specialists

Like all of our leather bound albums, Brilliant Albums are the perfect solution for any type of event, including wedding albums, parent albums, baby albums, children’s portrait albums, maternity albums, family albums, and senior portrait albums.

Bride's Choice Awards™

2009-02-03T09:34:00.001-06:00

WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, just announced that Custom Images, LLC. has won the 2009 Bride’s Choice Awards™!
In its inaugural year, the Bride’s Choice Awards recognizes and honors vendors from the WeddingWire Network that demonstrate excellent quality of service, responsiveness, professionalism, value of cost and flexibility. This year’s recipients represent the top three percent of WeddingWire’s vendor community, which includes over 100,000 wedding vendors from across the US. That means Custom Images, LLC. is one of the very best wedding Photographers.
Unlike other awards in which winners are selected by the company, the Bride’s Choice Awards are determined exclusively by recent newlyweds through surveys and reviews.
“We are excited to launch this annual award program to honor high-performing vendors based solely on the experiences of our WeddingWire community,” according to Timothy Chi, WeddingWire’s Chief Executive Officer. “This year’s recipients have set the bar high, exhibiting excellent service and expertise in the wedding industry.”
We would like to thank our past clients for speaking on our behalf and helping us win the 2009 Bride’s Choice Award!

North Alabama Inaugural Ball

2009-01-21T16:38:00.001-06:00

Last night we had an opportunity to share in the festivities of the election of the next president of the United States. The North Alabama Inaugural Ball Committee held an Inaugural Gala on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009 at the Davidson Center at the Space and Rocket Center.

We would like to give a thanks to Ilene Sherman for the chance to cover the event.

Ben

Tommy & Amy

2008-10-06T15:14:00.001-05:00

Adam and I photographed the wedding of Tommy and Amy this Saturday in Athens. It was such a beautiful, and one of the most heart-felt ceremonies that I've ever witnessed! This couple has a solid foundation, and we wish you the very best!

Mary

Malcolm & Ginger

2008-10-06T15:05:00.001-05:00

Ginger and Malcolm are sooo fun! Adam and I wish we could photograph weddings like this one all year long! I honestly think that this is one the friendliest couples I've ever met! I hope to work with you again in the future!

Mary

Malcolm & Ginger Engagement Session

2008-09-24T17:13:00.001-05:00

Malcolm and Ginger are a cool couple that are getting married this weekend in Huntsville. Ben and I had a fun time getting to know, and hopefully capturing some good photos that they'll enjoy for years to come! Hope you guys like!

Mary

Benjamin and Jennifer

2008-08-29T14:43:00.001-05:00

August 23, 2008

Benjamin and Jennifer were married in the Matt Jones Art Gallery in Birmingham. Their choice of venue was awesome and provided a very unique backdrop for a very special day. They are a great fun loving couple and I had a great time photographing their event. Here are a few of my favorite images:

Katie & Eric

2008-08-26T13:59:00.001-05:00

Adam and I were in Pell City Saturday photographing the wedding of Katie and Eric. They are such a cute couple, and we had fun spending the day with them! We had a blast guys, and hope you love your photos!

Mary

Amy & Tommy Engagement Session

2008-08-12T12:21:00.001-05:00

Amy and Tommy are such a sweet and fun loving couple! I had the opportunity to photograph their engagement session at Big Spring Park Saturday, and the weather was amazing!! This couple is a blast to work with- and I can't wait 'til your wedding day! Hope you like your photographs!

Mary

Jennifer S. Bridals

2008-08-07T08:41:00.001-05:00

I had the opportunity to shoot Jennifer's bridals yesterday at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Very beautiful bride and a great location ( and best of all the Birmingham Botanical Garden is free of charge). I had a lot of fun shooting, I could have shot at the gardens for hours, even though it was almost a 100 degrees at the hottest part of the day!

Anyway, I can't wait till the wedding, I know it's going to be fun!

Jailyn & Matt

2008-07-28T09:48:00.001-05:00

Engagement Portraits July 27th 2008

We spent a little time with Jailyn and Matt at Big Spring Park, yesterday evening. It was a little crowded at the park with a large group of people playing drums, but that's okay, we still had a great shoot. They are a great couple to shoot with and I am really looking forward to being at their wedding!

Amy & Steven

2008-07-21T16:43:00.002-05:00

Amy and Steven had a beautiful ceremony at Annabella at Cedar Glen this Saturday. It was a beautiful summer wedding! We wish you both a happy new beginning-and everafter!
Mary

The New Magic Moment

2008-07-18T13:07:00.001-05:00

Traditional Not Seeing Each Other on your Wedding day vs the NEW Magic Moment

Everyone knows that it's tradition for the bride and groom to wait to see each other until walking down the aisle. And while that may still be something that is important to you when planning your wedding, let me share the pros and cons.

When you wait to see each other until the actual ceremony, you spend at least 1-2 hours (depending on the size and patience of the wedding party) taking photographs while the reception has just started. What does this matter? It means your guests are inside the reception hall with no bride.. no groom.. no wedding party.. FOR ONE TO TWO HOURS??? Guess what --they're going to leave! That means by the time you are finished taking photographs, you have fewer people left to eat that expensive cake you took a small loan out to get.. And worse, no people left for the going away photographs..

The Magic Moment:

This just plainly makes more sense (although I do have to admit I'm bias)! Let's say your wedding starts at 6pm. The photographer would arrive about 3 hours early to begin photographing. The "getting readys" bride and bridesmaids, groom and groomsmen. We tell the groomsmen (or bridesmaids-depending how it's set up) to leave while we photograph just the groom. The bride is walking behind him, towards him until he gets a tap on the shoulder from his beautiful bride and is awestruck (all of this is photographed from two angles to get reactions from bride and groom).

What's so great about that? Well, do you get to talk and have a special moment between the two of you when you're walking down the aisle? NO-you say your vows, kiss and then get to begin pictures after the ceremony (no time alone to talk). The magic moment gets even better! After you share a few moments together, we get the group photographs out of the way. Then the Family photographs. Then you have your ceremony and go directly to the reception.. You haven't lost guests due to photographs during the reception; you haven't lost the patience of the wedding party (most importantly the young and hungry ones). You get to go cut the cake, dance, eat, garter & bouquet toss.. And the best part is you have made the absolute most out of your wedding day.

I can't make your mind up for you. However, as a professional, I can let you know that it is much more efficient. It's less stress on everyone. Plus, you have time left for enjoying your wedding. It has taken you so long to plan it-- make the most out of it! Don't let the most important day of your life be remembered as the most stressful one! Tradition is such an important part of the wedding day for some, why not make the Magic Moment a new one.

-Mary

Amberly & Josh

2008-06-28T14:44:00.000-05:00

This was such a fun wedding to photograph! The entire wedding party was fun to work with. Everyone was willing to try fun and different things. The family was incredible too! Everyone at this wedding was more than we could wish for. Adam and I wish you guys a lifetime of happiness and hope you enjoy our work as much as we did!

Mary

Amy's Bridals

2008-06-27T15:41:00.001-05:00

Amy chose to have her bridals at Big Spring Park. It was a pleasant day, nice and cloudy (which is wonderful for photographing outdoors). Amy is such a beautiful bride and very photogenic! Adam and I are looking forward to your wedding! Hope you like!

Mary

Paige and Sammy

2008-06-23T14:02:00.001-05:00

Paige and Sammy were married on Friday in Sheffield, Al. They make a great couple! So much fun to be around!I had a great time photographing your wedding.

Amanda & Justin

2008-06-14T17:12:00.000-05:00

WHAT A FUN WEDDING! I can honestly say that I love my job, but at weddings like this it just makes it even better! Amanda and Justin are so fun and outgoing! I hope you guys enjoy these! Thank you for allowing Adam and I to share in the fun of your big day.

Mary

Timothy and Monique

2008-06-14T14:07:00.000-05:00

June 14th 2008

We had the pleasure to attend Timothy and Monique's wedding Yesterday. It was a great day for a wedding, all week we have had scorching temperatures and it is like they ordered the weather for the day! It was a relatively cool 85 or so with a little clod cover, Perfect.

Great families on both sides! I wish the best to Monique and Timothy!

Here are some of my favorites from the wedding.

Ashley and Carter

2008-05-31T16:16:00.000-05:00

Ashley and Carter got married at Coby Hall In Florence, which is such a beautiful location for a spring wedding! The wedding was BEAUTIFUL! These guys are the cutest couple! Adam and I had a blast photographing this wedding! Hope the photos speak for themselves!

Mary

Melissa and Chris

2008-05-26T23:59:00.000-05:00

May 26th 2008

Well, I have to say that Chris and Melissa are some of the most upbeat and fun people to be around, The day before the wedding I was watching the weather and we had a very strong possibility for thunderstorms forecasted for the wedding day. When we arrived for the wedding we took all the group photos and bride and groom photos and then the rain started just as Melissa was about to walk down the isle, Did I mention that this was an outdoor wedding?
I was very impressed, When the rain started Melissa just decided to have the wedding under the Terrace and they had a beautiful wedding!

Jeff & Mandy

2008-05-18T15:19:00.000-05:00

May !8, 2008

Jeff and Mandy are a great couple! Just from being around them for a few hours you can tell that they belong to a great family! I had a lot of fun covering your event! It is unbelievable how lucky you were when the thunderstorm passed just a feet to the south of your reception! I have never seen anything like that.

Here are a few of my favorite photos....

Enoch and Jennifer

2008-05-17T14:08:00.000-05:00

Adam and I were pleased you chose our team as your photographer. We had a blast spending the day with you guys! You're such a wonderful couple and we wish you the best!

Mary

Tony and Stacy

2008-05-17T11:57:00.001-05:00

Yesterday we spent the day with Tony and Stacy. They got married at the Lodge on Monte Sano. As always with spring weddings (especially outdoors) we were worried about the chance of rain we lucked up and the front moved through late Friday night/early Saturday and we had a great overcast and cool day. Perfect for a wedding outside! Beautiful couple and a great location! They released doves during the ceremony (first time I have seen anyone do this) and those are some of my favorite shots from the wedding.

Rainy Day Blues

2008-05-15T09:53:00.001-05:00

Yesterday, just after the rain stopped, I grabbed my camera and drove to Maple Hill Cemetery. I spent about an hour just walking around and I thought I would share the experience with you.

Ben

Ben and Blair

2008-05-12T13:43:00.001-05:00

Ben and Blair

On May 5th I got to spend the day with two very cool people, Ben and Blair… it just happened to be their wedding day, and I just happened to bring along my camera :). I’m not kidding when I say that are one of my favorite couples ever… they made us feel like we were part of the family. I got to see a lot of people that I know at their wedding. anyway here are a few of my favorites.....

Ben

Amanda Thomason Bridals

2008-05-12T13:19:00.001-05:00

It was a beautiful day at Big Spring Park for a bridal session. ' Spring was in the air'. All I can say is WHAT A BEAUTIFUL BRIDE! I love the way these turned out, and hope you love 'em.

Mary

Tom and Lacinda

2008-05-06T17:14:00.001-05:00

Tom and Lacinda are a great fun couple! I had a lot of fun shooting the wedding! The weatherman forecasted rain and possible thunderstorms for the wedding date, and we ended up very lucky...as soon as we started shooting the sky cleared adn it remained sunny and warm for the entire wedding:)

Here are a few of my favorites

Rick and Janice

2008-04-27T18:48:00.001-05:00

Rick & Janice

April 26th 2008

Rick and Janice got hitched at Riverbend Saturday. A beautiful location and we lucked up because the forecast called for rain, but it held off till after the wedding. any way here are a few of my fav's from their wedding.

Ben

Jim and Beth

2008-04-21T16:51:00.001-05:00

April 19th 2008

What a Beautiful Wedding!

Shelley & Jared Engagement Portraits

2008-04-13T10:43:00.001-05:00

Shelley and Jared have a fall wedding planned. We had a great time taking engagement portraits at Burritt on the Mountain. All the rain moved through on Friday and cleared the air, we had a beautiful day for portraits. Here are a few of my favorites.

Ashley & Carter

2008-04-08T19:59:00.001-05:00

Such a fun couple to work with!!! Big Spring Park is such a beautiful place this time of year, e specially for engagement photographs. I think these photographs speak for themselves! Hope you guys enjoy them as much as Ben and I did shooting them!

Amberly & Josh Engagement Sitting

2008-04-07T15:03:00.001-05:00

What a fun shoot! Amberly and Josh are such a fun couple to work with, and the scenery was amazing! I really had a blast with you guys and hope you love your photographs!

Infrared Photography

2008-03-28T09:33:00.001-05:00

What is infrared Photography? What we humans perceive as color is actually light waves that hit our eyes, translated into nerve impulses, and interpreted by our brains as all the various colors around us. Therefore, color not only involves physics and chemistry, but also physiology and psychology as well. In physical terms, however, what we call "light" (and subsequently, visible color) is only a very small part of a much larger phenomena. Visible light is electromagnetic (EM) waves. As you can see, the part of the spectrum that we can see (the colors) is only a very tiny part of the whole thing. Colors are distinguished from each other by their frequency. All red light of the same shade, for example, has the same frequency, while all violet light has the same frequency, but different from that of red. Red light has a lower frequency than violet light. In fact, the rainbow is arranged in order of frequency from red to violet. The Infrared Camera we use is capturing light that we cannot see. It changes all the tones of everything, trees, grass and people will tend to glow and it creates images with a dreamlike appearance known as the "Wood Effect." This image was made at Big Spring Park last week.

So what does all this mean? Bridal Portraits are the perfect time to use this technique. We can create some of the most beautiful and unique prints.

Stacy B. Bridal Formals

2008-03-14T09:08:00.001-05:00

March 13, 2008

Wow! That about sums it up, Great shoot!

Hope you like your bridals.

Catie

2008-02-22T14:51:00.001-06:00

Here is some more from Catie. My mom watched her today and put curls in her hair and then Catie thought it would be fun to have her portrait taken! From the way she poses I think that you can tell that she is really into Hannah Montana right now :)

Keelie C. Bridal Formals

2008-02-18T16:29:00.002-06:00

We took bridal formals for Keelie at Bridge Street last Saturday Evening. We were somewhat disappointed when it started to rain a little, but after a few minutes the rain stopped and we were able to make some very stunning portraits of Keelie.

Bridge Street turned out to be a great place to do portraits at.

Spring Is Coming....

2008-02-07T12:30:00.001-06:00

Bridal Formals

I want to talk a little bit today about bridal formals, almost every bride to be asks me if it is some thing that she should consider, and my answer is always a resounding, "Absolutely!" There are no negative points to having a bridal formal session.
A bridal session will help ease the stress and worry on your wedding day, You will know that you already have beautiful portraits of yourself already, these photos do not replace the ones we shoot on your wedding day, they just add to it. It will also give you an opportunity to wear your dress for a few hours ( you will know before the wedding if any last minute changes need to be made or if your shoes really hurt your feet). You will also get to practice your hair style, and almost any thing else for the wedding day (just walking around can be ...different ... in a wedding dress. you will know what to expect).

You will also be able to use a different (or the same location) or a specific season (like spring- the cherry trees in bloom are one of the most beautiful sights in Huntsville)
I have also taken a look at Bridge Street and I think that is going to be one of the most popular places this Summer. If you have any questions about a Bridal Session please let me know!

Gulf Shores

2008-02-06T17:11:00.001-06:00

Hello, All!
I have so much planned this year! I will be posting stuff all the time so check back frequently.

The first thing that I would like to announce is a Photo shoot to the beach. We will be going to Gulf Shores this upcoming fall. Here are some samples from our trip to find some locations. If you are interested in taking a trip to the beautiful Gulf Shores Beaches please let me know. the schedule will be announced later, but it will coincide with public school vacations.

Catie

2008-02-01T16:48:00.000-06:00

Catie had her hair cut at Salon South today and then stopped by the studio, so we decided to ltake a few quick photos....

Anthony

2008-01-29T14:37:00.000-06:00

Anthony was one of the happiest babies I have ever taken photos of. We had a great portrait session. Thanks

Tori and Brannon

2007-12-23T16:38:00.000-06:00

Tori and Brannon

December 22, 2007

What a beautiful wedding. I got so many great portraits that I had such a hard time picking just a few for my blog! Here a some of my favorites. I had a great time in Auburn shooting this wedding!
I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and safe travel to any one to has to travel this holiday season.

Valerie & Micah

2007-12-16T10:31:00.000-06:00

Valerie & Micah
December 15, 2007

Congratulations!

Thanks for letting us play such an important role on the day of your wedding!

I had a great time photographing your wedding, we took over 1500 images and I am having a hard time picking my favorites... here are a few. Hope you like them!

Local Photography

2007-12-04T15:45:00.000-06:00

Here are some photographs I have taken of things around Huntsville. This is just for fun!

Dana & John

2007-11-24T21:55:00.000-06:00

Dana & John
November 24, 2007

I just wanted to say thank you for the opportunity to play such an important role on you wedding day!
I hope y0u like you photographs.
Here are some of my favorites:

Teddy R.

2007-11-15T21:03:00.000-06:00

Theodore James is my new nephew. He was born on November 14, at 1:31pm.
We are so happy to have a boy in the family now! We are calling him Teddy and he has many teddy bear outfits! Congratulations to the proud parents: Heather & Chris Roberts and big sister:Courtney!

Valerie Horst

2007-11-05T09:29:00.000-06:00

Valerie Horst
Bridal Fomrals
November 4th, 2007

Courtney

2007-11-01T08:57:00.000-05:00

Courntey
Four Year Old Portraits
Courtney is my neice and We went to take portraits of her at Big Spring Park. i think the photos are great!

Katye and Garon

2007-10-29T09:10:00.001-05:00

Katye and Garon
October 27, 2007

Congratulations to the newly weds!

I had a great time at your wedding and we took so many great photos! Here are a few of my favorites.

Ben

Allis & Zach

2007-10-21T08:51:00.001-05:00

Allis & Zach
October 19, 2007
A beautiful day on Monte Sano. We were worried about the chance of rain, but we got lucky. Sunny skies and cool temperatures made this a perfect day for a wedding.
We had a great time photographing your wedding.

Ashley and Jacob

2007-10-15T10:14:00.000-05:00

Ashley & Jacob
October 13, 2007
Location: Nugent Hallow

Wonderful Couple,
Beautiful Location,
Great Weather...

a photographer couldn't wish for a better event!

Here are some of my favorites:

This is probably my favorite portrait from the wedding. This is Ashely and Jacob stargazing. A perfectly clear evening far from any city lights, if you look closely you can see thousands of stars. this is not "photoshop trickery" this is the real night sky at the location.

Andrew & Wes

2007-10-13T11:19:00.001-05:00

October 2, 2007

Heather & Co.

2007-10-08T09:43:00.000-05:00

Heather R. and her Daughter Courtney

Maternity Portraits

Wes

2007-10-08T09:39:00.000-05:00

Wes

October 7, 2007

Senior Portraits

Shannon and Jeff

2007-09-16T08:54:00.000-05:00

Shannon and Jeff
September 15th, 2007

WOW!, what a beautiful day for a Wedding. 75 degrees, sunny with a slight breeze. What a great wedding. I had so much fun!
I think we took too many photos, (there I said it). Mary and I shot more that 1500 photos.
Here are a few of my favorites.
Congratulations Shannon & Jeff

Ashley September 14 Bridal Formals

2007-09-14T23:51:00.000-05:00

We had a rough start for this session.
Ashley is getting married at Nugent Hallow ( a log cabin in Rogersville) and is planning an outdoor event. We planned to do the formals on location outdoors. The weatherman forecasted a 90% chance of rain for today and sure enough, when I woke up this morning it was raining. It rained all day. Then at 3 pm I was leaving for Rogersville, and suddenly it stopped raining and the sun came out. We had perfect weather for an out door shoot!

Here are some of my favorites from this session.

Shelley Senior Portraits

2007-09-09T22:10:00.000-05:00

Shelley

Graduation Portraits
September 9th

Shelley had her Senior Portraits made at Big Spring Park. Big Spring is probably my favorite place to shoot in North Alabama. We had perfect weather this evening, overcast sky providing perfect light, and it was 85 degrees with a slight breeze. I could not ask for better weather to make portraits in.

Thanks for letting me shoot your senior portraits.

Ben

Shannon and Jason

2007-09-02T08:50:00.000-05:00

Shannon and Jason
September 1, 2007

Shannon and Jason had their wedding at Annabella at Cedar Glenn on September 1, 2007. Just as Mary (my assistant) and I arrived at Annabella , at 2:30 pm, the rain started. Jason and Shannon were scheduled to have an outdoor wedding ceremony at 6:00 pm that evening. The rain lasted for about 45 min and then the sun came out and we shot all the wedding photos.
After the rain has finished Shannon and Jason had a beautiful wedding ceremony.
Thank you for letting us have a part in it!

Benjamin

Here are a few of my favorite images from this wedding:

Rob & Terri

2007-08-25T22:48:00.000-05:00

Terri and Rob

August 24, 2007

This is my very frist blog post. These are images from Terri and Rob's Wedding. Their wedding was at Annabella at Cedar Glen on a very hot (100+ degrees) alabama summer afternoon. I had a lot of fun covering their wedding and I have included some of my very favorite photos on this post.

Thanks, and Congratulations Rob and Terri.

Ben