Marcus and Katie Take Scotland: Part 1
On August 1st, 2018 I married the love of my life! Katie and I eloped in Scotland on a rainy day in the drawing room at Culzean Castle. We hired a professional photographer, and since it was raining we stayed in the castle for our photos. The next day Katie, her mom, and I ventured out to take some portraits outside. You really couldn’t take a bad photo at this place. I mean…the...
Choosing the Perfect Location for Your Family Portrait Session
Who, what, when, where, and how are simple questions that can help us organize just about anything. When it comes to family photographs, you already know the who and what, and I can help you with the when and how. Which leaves one question: Where? It might be as simple as choosing your favorite family hangoutor not. Here’s why, along with some other things you’ll want to think...
Katie + Marcus Do Aruba!
Last month Katie and I took a much needed breather and went to Aruba! Check out the shenanigans we got into during our week-long stay there. And don’t be afraid to reach out with any questions/recommendations for YOUR Aruban vacation. Enjoy!
How to Prepare for a Baby Portrait Session
By the time you’re ready to give birth, you’ve probably received all the guidance and advice you could ever want about how to raise a tiny human. One of those helpful hints may have gone something like this: “She won’t be this little forever.” As the days go by and your newborn undergoes rapid growth and change, you know it’s true. Which is why it’s so...
Why I Do What I Do
I’m an artist…it seems weird saying that now, but the more I do what I do for people, the more I know that’s exactly what I am. I moved to Wilmington from Los Angeles over two years ago with my fiance´ Katie and our two pets. I didn’t know what to expect, just that I had to start my business over from nothing. I’ve worked quite hard since then, and through that...
Marcus and Katie Take Europe!
I don’t post a lot of personal stuff on the blog, but I think I might start! It’s a great way to see past the professional side of things, and really get to know the photographer behind the business (me). My girlfriend of 3 years, Katie, and I have been planning our trip to Europe together since we started dating, and in December we finally booked our tickets…non-refundable...
Why Shooting Film Is Still Important
I’m 29 years old. My first camera was digital. I’ve never shot film before a couple weeks ago (disposables don’t count). On a recent road trip to Los Angeles to shoot The Casery‘s new catalog campaign, I decided to bring Mrs. Anthony’s father’s old 35mm camera with me. I had two rolls of black and white (Kodak Tri-X 400) and one roll of color (Kodak Portra...
Bridal Wars Has Come to Wilmington, NC!
Let me tell ya about my weekend. Brides, brides everywhere .in tutus, and inner-tubes, and zombie makeup. They came. They competed. And they won .BIG. These future brides and their #sqauds teamed up this past Sunday to compete in the annual Bridal Wars event that came to Wilmington this year, and there was no way I was going to miss it. Processed with VSCO with q4 preset Dont be fooled by...