Shooting second is fun!

This year I have had more fun than one should, shooting as the assistant for some of my very talented photographer friends. Somehow your role on the wedding day makes you see the whole event differently - I guess that's sort of the point.

Anyway a few weeks ago, a couple of lovebirds got hitched in Charlotte. I was shooting with Amanda Pryde and "True Love" was oozing out of every pore. You couldn't help but smile and share in the excitement of these two families. So, I was in charge of watching the groom, and I love the men's details just as much as the ladies!

And, this is my first Black and White bouquet - I didn't even know you could do that!

Rarely, do you get the score of catching another person's flash... I just love it when my timing gets down to business - all on it's own.

Of course the cake was Yummy - You know how I love cake!

The band was a rockin good time! But that drummer was eye-balling me...

The Meyers at Duke!

We met Michy and Matt last summer at a mutual friends wedding in Virginia. And, after a dinner cruise on a river boat we were all good friends! They had just gotten engaged and they were from Durham - planning to wed at Duke Chapel. We'll they managed to live through the planning and now they are in the living happily ever after stage. Here are a few shots from their day.

My favorite shot of them inside the chapel...

The reception was flawless - at The Washington Duke Inn.

The toasts - tasteful yet entertaining!

And the evening romance - gotta have it!

For my Friend April

So, I have a friend who has a special kind of love for the beauty found in a peacock feather... and that same friend was so kind as to loan me some wonderful camera gear over the weekend that I normally do not get to use.  I was feeling kind of spoiled so I thought I'd thrill some eyeballs before I return any of these lenses.

 

It's Tripp!

So, one of my good old friends had a beautiful baby boy!  He's the 3rd Kirby man with the Kirby name so we'll just call him Tripp.  I think he remembered me from the outing to Loco Pops just 72 hours before he was born.

I mean, he already loves me - can't you tell?

I definitely like this kid - he's already wearing Red Shoes!  And, this same outfit was worn by his daddy when he was a babe!  Ain't it sweet!

I love baby feet too, not just shoes!

I think he really enjoyed most of the photo shoot.

and then he was done...

JD is now One!

This week we documented the coming of the 1st full year of JD's life.  I'm loving how his hair is staying so red!  I can hardly wait to get all the Hood boys together again!

Standing solo is such a proud accomplishment - Welcome to a higher look on life.

He didn't stand still long - but it was just long enough.   JD's first year is now complete!

Brown/Colby Wedding

Summer is the season for weddings galore and this year is no exception.  Jordan and Jeff are an awesome couple and they are one of those that helps redefine love!  Here are just a handful of images for you to enjoy ending with my favorite from the day.

As promised, my all time favorite - I knew as soon as the shutter went click!  This is the romance that keeps me coming back for more...

I've been Honorably Mentioned

This year I have decided to start submitting work for competition.  I entered the 2nd Annual Beaufort County Photography Exhibit and got an honorable mention in my category for Nature/Landscapes.  The exhibit will open July 23rd.  

I heard of this exhibit from my in-laws who live in Beaufort County. 

 http://www.beaufort-county.com/Artscouncil.htm

Here is the image - Hooray!