Last year, I met Miriam when she contracted me to shoot some promos for her music project. We quickly became friends and admirers of each others work. A few months later, Julius contacted me to help with his proposal. You can read more about that proposal over at The Knot.
After pulling off a successful proposal, it was time to capture Julius and Miriam’s wedding day. Miriam made for a absolutely beautiful bride.
The wedding came and went without a hitch. It was a real privilege to be apart of the Hamilton’s special day!
In what is sure to be the start of something beautiful, 2011 begins with a major collaboration between PWP and the talented guys of Dust of the Ground Media ! Together, we will be providing full high end productions to both the wedding and commercial market. Check out some of their work below and view more here .
A few weeks ago, I shot some new promos/cover art for a local upcoming rapper. Rahshawn is Christian hip hop artist whose music is gaining some traction around the country.
For the images, Rahshawn wanted standard studio shots which is not my mainstay. So the task was to inject my style into the ultimate of minimalist. There’s not much you can do with an infinity drop.
In the end, I decided to add a little smooth and umph by some color overlays. That combined with some great wardrobe, I think really gave Rahshawn the simplicity he was looking for while allowing me to maintain the fashion vibe and jazzy feel I desire out of my images.
*Fun note: Sometimes I crop as I shoot. Which sometimes proves beneficial in the time saving processing department. And then other times it means I have to build a head, a back, or in the case of the second shot an elbow. Maybe more is more.
First things first, major kudos to all those photogs who find the ability to post regularly and keep up with work. I will know I have arrived when I can make that happen. To make amends, here’s an in depth look at one of the many beautiful weddings I shot this year.
Josh and Lesley are an amazing couple with refined tastes. They decided to set their wedding to the backdrop of a beautiful fall day in the hills of Lynchburg, VA near the college where they met. From the moment I arrived, I knew I was in for a treat. I seek to bring a fashion vibe to my wedding captures, and this wedding was right out of a J Crew catalog!
The bridal party was a blast to work with. Straying from traditional wedding photography and the routine of jumping pictures, recycled poses, and forced smiles, I keep only two rules. Make sure you can see me so I can see you, and be yourself. This group brought tons of fun and class.
The ceremony took place under a slight breeze and a golden sun. The mood was so picture perfect and it was evident that these two will share many more sunsets.
And with that, two families were joined and two people were bonded in a forever kind of way.
Which, of course, called for a celebration!
And, naturally, a proper send off.
Congrats to Josh and Lesley, not only for a wonderful wedding, but for being selected as winners for the 1st inaugural Wedding of the Year Award!
