Inlet 790 Bridal Portraits
This summer I was asked by Cherish with Divine Inspirations Weddings to collaborate on a styled bridal shoot at Inlet 790 in Surf City. She wanted to show off her growing inventory of rentals and her ability to put together an intimate wedding with coastal and vintage themes. I added my dramatic spin to it and I think we got something unique for you. The other vendors who participated are...Traditional Bridal Portraits in Wilmington NC
Louis and Mary came in to the studio for a traditional bridal portrait session. They’ve both been married before, so their ceremony was a simple one at the courthouse in downtown Wilmington NC. Before the wedding though, they wanted some traditional photographs to use in their formal wedding announcements. Mary looked lovely in her white gown and sheer shawl, and Louis wore the coolest...
Studio Bridal Portraits
Over the last few years, Vanity Fair has published their Oscar party portraits taken by celebrity photographer Mark Seliger. Vanity Fair in general publishes impossibly gorgeous portraits of celebrities on a regular basis, and this was the inspiration for Danny + Birgit’s studio bridal portraits taken earlier this year. Seliger builds a custom set at each Oscar party, and we wanted to...
Bridal Portraits in Wilmington NC
Diana came in for her studio bridal portraits in my downtown Wilmington NC studio and brought the cavalry! Other than her mother and her friend and wedding planner Keisha from Create the Date Events, she brought an INCREDIBLE wedding gown from Kleinfeld’s, a stunning pair of Manolo Blahnik shoes, and a G-O-R-G-E-O-U-S engagement ring. We spent nearly three hours in the studio creating...Latimer House Wilmington Bridal Portraits
This year the Wilmington NC Latimer House has committed themselves to offering a complete wedding experience for brides and grooms who prefer a more intimate ceremony. They needed some photos to show how spectacular the house can be as a backdrop for a beautiful wedding, so naturally they called yours truly and we set up a styled bridal portrait session! My wife Katie’s cousin Sarah...Bridal Portraits at The River Room
Earlier this year I teamed up with a group of Wilmington wedding professionals for a small styled bridal shoot at the River Room downtown. The goal was to feature the work of Susan Honey, a pianist with a mobile grand piano! Also featured are Tyler Kent for hair and makeup, and Eco Chic Blossoms provided the florals. Special thanks to Michael from Event Excellence who provided lighting for the...
Why You Should Consider A Secondary Photographer At Your Wedding
Documenting your wedding day is vital to not only you, but your wedding guests as well. Hiring a photographer is typically at the top of a wedding-to-do list. Not only will you get to save these photos for a lifetime, but your guests and family will also get to enjoy looking back on these memories. With something as important as your wedding photos, you will want to ensure its safety with a...
Premium Bridal Portraits
Lately I’ve been getting a lot of requests for custom bridal portraits, so I thought I would put together a short video running through the entire experience. This couple, Danny and B, actually got married two years ago (and of course I shot their wedding!). They must have thought I did a pretty good job because they asked me to do a completely bespoke bridal portrait for them with a...
Top Wedding Photos of 2017
Another year has come and gone and I’m heading into 2018 feeling INSANELY GRATEFUL to be able to do what I love for a living. I am so lucky to have the absolute best clients – I am truly living the dream! The images below are only a handful of what I believe to be the best photographs of the weddings I shot this year. There were SO MANY I wanted to include but we all know how short...