Let’s talk Jess and Edwin. 

If Jess looks familiar other than you catching her bridals or her engagements.. it’s because of her identical twin sister Erica who had her wedding last October.  These girls are both SO beautiful, that it’s kind of a marvel that God made two of them! These girls have such fashion sense that I was NOT born with, so I really admire them for that. They have their hair different every time I see them.  I have such thick hair that I have the diversity of ‘up’ or ‘down’ and those are my two looks. 

I remember Jessica being worried initially about how Edwin would do with engagements. He hadn’t taken professional images before and it can understandably be daunting. Thing is, we keep up such fast pace and I don’t make the guys do the cheesey smile shots that they hate….and I think they really appreciate that.  So Edwin came through as a SUPERB model and Jess, in turn was very happy.  

We got married in Little Mountain, SC. Cute little town, blink and you’ll miss it. The reception was in a new location in Newberry that was really cute. Floyd-Carpenter house. I looked for a link to take you directly to it and couldn’t find one.

Sometimes shots create themselves.. and that’s how I prefer them actually. This shot just looked so sincere of the truth of being in front of God as a witness to the union creating before him.

 I’m told all the time I have a great sense of creativity and romance. The truth is – I try to feed the energy from my clients. Are you goofy? Romantic and serious? I try to think of different shots and poses all the time.. I will wake up with thoughts and jot them down.  The truth is, you inspire me.

The first bedroom romp as a married couple. 

I giggle every time I see this shot. 

For this shot, we ran across the street to an old house and hoped no one was home.

I have one friend of mine who tries to morph every couple’s name into one. That’s my lame attempt for Jessica and Edwin.

I am looking forward to a boudoir and Trisha and Ryan’s wedding this coming weekend. Next week holds several shoots so I have lots to post for the next humpdate!! 

Good night all. Beware of the large margaritas!

Until next week. xoxoxo

Couple things first.  I want to tell you about LinkedIn . It’s a networking community to connect and get/give recommendations. I am there so come and link in to me. If I’ve shot your wedding and have been happy w your results, give me a recommendation. If you hated the job I did at your wedding.. well, you can just send me a nastygram instead. OUCH!

You can also find me on facebook.  I have a fan page where I post tips and information daily.   Any advice or recommendations you want to throw my way, you are welcome to add to my wall.  Ideas are communal. You guys are very resourceful so throw whatever you come across my way for another bride to benefit from or spawn another idea. 

And Mark Sanford. Sigh! Come on already!

/end of that rant before it begins.

Now, YAY! Candrea and Todd and some background info. 

I used to work with Candrea a long time ago, back in the day! I was thrilled she asked me to do her wedding.  I really had an advantage with her b/c I knew her so well. I knew what she liked and didn’t, and we could be open with each other about many things. At first she wasn’t sure about her engagement images b/c her nor Todd had really never had photos taken before.. so it was tough for them to see themselves in the images.  Here’s one on flickr .  And, I prob. shocked the stuffing out of her when I had them HORIZONTAL in the sand rolling around. Listen, that’s my goal ALL the time. The words I hear w my work.. Romantic, Sexy, Inspiring… I have a rep to live up to!!

I love how Erica was fanning out her dress and I got the movement. I love movement in photos, whereas some people thing they are flawed.. I actually do it intentionally most of the time. I love the human element of being moving it gives to the images.

If you’ve been on FB lately.. this is all redundant and you’ve seen some of these. But these are some of my favs.  The wedding was held at Dunes West . I had shot there once before but I quickly recalled why it was one of my favorite places to shoot. The sun goes down over the water behind this amazing oak tree with spanish moss being a careful attendant applauding in the wind.. it is really a majestic location….

They have this amazing window there and I just couldn’t get enough of it. I love this one of her…

Candrea’s G’ma and her reaction to seeing her in the dress. How cute is that?

I love Todd’s laugh. He is such a gentle kind BIG HUGE guy! He has a sincere warmth to him and I love that we caught this laugh of his. I couldn’t be happier for Candrea that she finally found the Ball to her Goof. I totally stole that from e harmony.

I had my wonderful second shooter, Virgil Bunao available to help who went to school with Todd so it was kind of fun for him and felt like a reunion of sorts. And Jim is of course sweating like a mad man with me, but there by my side the whole time. Thanks to the both of you. 

And, I just couldn’t get over how Candrea eagerly shared the stage w so many GORGEOUS bridesmaids. Holy SCHNIKES!!! Look how beautiful these girls are… 

I always ask my brides if we run short on time – what images are MOST important to them. Candrea has always had so many friends that I knew her answer would be her bms and gm, which have been good friends of them both for several years. So although they are time consuming, esp with large groups…. they are worth it. These are some of the favorited images.

I just can’t get over the wisp of flying hair on the far left corner of this image. Cracks me up!!

Candrea was telling me over one of our business meetings over margaritas (ahem) that her colors were apple green and yellow. I really wasn’t sure at the time how that would look together, I wasn’t reserving judgement but it just sounded unusual. But lo and behold. The colors were fresh and cheery and I love the girls dresses AND that she let them choose either strapless or straps. I really think she did a great job of visualizing her colors and making it all come together!!

Me and this lighting!! Which is new for me…….so I can’t get enuf of it. I love how dramatic and hollywood it looks. I usually don’t do much glam unless we are doing boudoirs… so this is my homage to glam photos.  What do you guys think? Do you like it?

Todd and his mom. I love how big and happy her smile is.

Candrea and her pops minus the fab lighting. ( you miss it don’t you? ) see.

The END.  

Congrats Todd and Candrea. I love you both. And I will certainly, absolutely take you up on the offer to go boating!! As soon as I get some weekend time.

Don’t forget to come see me on my fb page and LinkedIn. Even better, write a testimonial and let other brides know I do ‘meh, okay work’.  I was shocked to find out how many people check out reviews and testimonials before they hire wedding professionals, but it makes perfect sense and I would do the same.

Well, this blog has taken me a mere 6 hours so I’m outta here for tonight and will be back next Wednesday for another……..

HUMPDATE!!!! MUAH