Jason & Leni say “I Do!”
Posted on November 18, 2008
Jason and Leni are the kind of easy going couple that I love to photograph. Perhaps it comes with the fact that they have been dating for 8 years, but there was very little nervousness and lots of laughter on their big day.
Because their wedding ceremony was not to take place until 7pm, after the sun went down, we decided to meet earlier at Waterfront Park for some family and wedding party photos.
You can see that these two only have eyes for each other.
Here is Leni, having a hard time containing her smile!
Leni did all of the flowers herself, including these great boutonnieres, the bouquets, centerpieces, everything!
The wedding party!
These are Leni’s two younger brothers. They were two of the greatest kids I’ve ever met. You could see how much they love and look up to Leni.
Sean, the youngest, walked her down the aisle.
The ceremony was held outside of the Aquarium. A bras quintet played as guests arrived. And when they stopped, you could hear all the non-aquatic animals at the Aquarium starting tot pipe up. It was really magical!
The view from the ceremony. Not too bad!
I love this shot of the two of them in front of the open water tank. Jason and Leni love zoos and aquariums, so it is only fitting that they got married here! Congrats!
Lisa & Nick’s Rehearsal Dinner at 14 George
Posted on November 17, 2008
On Friday night, I had the privilege of photographing the rehearsal dinner for Nick & Lisa. It’s always a bonus for me when I get to come to the rehearsal dinner and see and meet the close family and friends. My favorite part is the toasts, as I really get an insight into who the bride and groom are as individuals and as a couple.
The Magnolia Singers, a local a’capella group that sings Gullah music and spirituals, serenaded the guests during the cocktail hour. I love this shot. They’re lit only by one of the flood lights set up in the garden and shot with a high ISO.
14 George Street is home to the Spoleto headquarters. As a Spoleto “social scene” photographer, it was great to be back at 14 George! And it fit Nick and Lisa well with their love for art and architecture.
The delectable Callie White catered the event. Lotus Flower designed the magnificent centepieces.
The long “family style” tables reminded me of Napa wineries and the Italian countryside.
Nick and Lisa were showered with toasts, all testaments to what very passionate people they are and their love for food, wine & art.
Katey & Patrick Marry at Palmetto Bluff
Posted on November 15, 2008
Katey and Patrick were married at Palmetto Bluff in Bluffton, SC last weekend. They live in Ohio, but decided to get married here in the Lowcountry. Katey’s family loves to visit Palmetto Bluff and really, you just can’t get a more beautiful spot than the chapel that looks out over the May River.
They say that Charleston is the number one (or two, or three… depends who you ask!) wedding destination spot in the States. And I’d guess that at least half of my brides & grooms in 2008 were in fact from out of town. So Katey and I had a long distance relationship in planning the photography for her wedding here in SC, and it worked out incredibly well.
The girls got ready in a house just a couple of blocks from the wedding chapel. I especially like this shot of her shoes!
Katey’s “something old” were the Mikimoto pearls she wore, which belong to her mother.
Photographing the guys was like photographing a band. They were tight, slightly crazy (in a good way!), and a lot of fun. I loved how they rode the bikes to the chapel!
The chapel is right in the heart of Palmetto Bluff and looks out over the river. It’s small and intimate and it was the perfect spot for their ceremony.
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Harris
Katey had surprised Patrick by having an a capella group, Voices of Deliverance, sing as the came ot of the chapel. This shot was taken by Jebb, my excellent second shooter!
We did some portraits around the church as the sun went down.
They danced their first dance out on the 18th hole at the May River Grille. I love this silhouette action shot.
The May River Grille is where the reception took place with a seated dinner, followed by lots of dancing and of course, cake! Congrats Mr. & Mrs. Harris!!!
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Diego Yawning
Posted on November 10, 2008
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Hannah & Jason’s Wedding Slideshow
Posted on November 7, 2008
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Hannah & Jason Get Married!
Posted on November 7, 2008
Hannah & Jason were married on October 25, 2008 at St. Philips Church with a reception following at the Daniel Island Club. The ever dedicated and inspiring Stacey Fraunfelter of Red Letter Events put together a full day of wedding events for Hannah & Jason and pulled it off with out a hitch. My trusty second shooter Jebb Graff helped me photogrpaph the 11 hour day. And we had a blast doing it!
Below are a few photos from the wedding, but stay tuned as tomorrow I’ll post their slide show!
Check out Jason’s ring! I love how it is engraved on the inside.
The flowers and bouquets were created by Lotus Flower. I seem to be on a roll with them! They’ve done the flowers for quite a few of the weddings I’ve shot this year!
Hannah’s dress comes from the Gown Boutique on Daniel Island. It was one of two wedding gowns that Hannah would wear during the course of the night. Something that was very special is that a piece of her childhood blanket was sown into the crinoline of the dress, so that she would be able to carry it with her as she walked down the aisle.
Hannah and Jason pose separately for a few photos before the ceremony outside of St. Philips Church. And what an amazing church to get married in in Charleston! Established in 1680, it is the oldest Anglican congregation south of Virginia.
These cuff links were a gift from one of Jason’s groomsmen.
And here they are, the groomsmen!
The bridesmaid’s bouquets were as stunning as Hannah’s.
The three flower girls were all students of Hannah’s from the elementary school where she teaches. These girls were having so much fun handing out programs and twirling around in their dresses. They really added some fun and character and were great flower girls.
The ceremony inside of St. Philips Church.
Introducing Mr. & Mrs. Jason Bodie!
Jason signs the marriage register for St. Philips Church. This reminds me of the couple of weddings I have photographed in England where signing the church’s register is a part of the ceremony and equally important as signing the state marriage license.
The reception and seated dinner for 250 was held at the Daniel Island Club.
Here’s Jason rockin’ out with Plane Jane, one of the most fun party bands around. He was pretty good, too!
A little late night snack of grilled cheese and burgers kept everyone happy.
After a sparkler departure, Hannah and Jason sped off into their new life in the back of this Grace Kelly car. What a fun wedding to photograph. Thanks for having me!
Annie + Matt in Weddings Unveiled Magazine!
Posted on November 6, 2008
Woo hoo! Matt & Annie’s wedding has been published and is in the current (Fall 08) issue of Weddings Unveiled! Check it out!
Matt & Annie’s wedding was held last October in Bluffton, SC at Annie’s parents’ house on the May River. The Voices of Deliverance, a local a capella group sang, “Oh, Happy Day!” as they walked down the aisle as husband and wife. I still can’t look at their wedding photos with out hearing that. the singing had the power to evoke incredible emotion!
The ceremony was followed by a cocktail hour in the grove and then a seated dinner inside a large clear top tent. Kristin Newman Designs created a fantastic weekend for them and Lotus Flower designed the most amazing arrangements and bouquets.
You can also read about it on Weddings Unveiled’s new blog. Thanks to Amy Martin for helping me to photograph this wedding!
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Gaining Perspective at Table Rock
Posted on November 3, 2008
I spent this past weekend camping up at Table Rock, NC. It was the perfect weekend for traveling up to the mountains as the trees were still full of color and the weather was clear and crisp. And it was nice to get away for the one weekend this fall during which I do not have a wedding to shoot.
I went with a good friend who happened to be celebrating his birthday. We spent the weekend hiking along Table Rock and along the Jonas Ridge and climbing the Devil’s Cellar and the Chimneys. Plus, I took a lot of photos and enjoyed just lying in the sun atop the mossy overlooks and gazing out at the view. This was the first time I can really remember seeing the colors of fall in a very long time.
Apparently, “The Last of the Mohican’s” was filmed up here. Anyone recognize the view from that?
The road up to Table Rock is a long, steep and windy one. This was the view on either side on the way up.
Sunday’s sunrise.
View from the tent.
Making tea at the campsite.
This is Devil’s Cellar, the first spot that we climbed. From the ground, it looks so easy. But when you’re up there, 20 feet off the ground, it’s a whole different story. I can’t say that I got very far, but it was quite a rush.
Time Lapse for Duvall
Posted on October 30, 2008
A few weeks ago, we photographed the rehearsal dinner for Mollie Lynch & Whitten Meares at the Aquarium. It was a seated dinner for over 200 people and Duvall Catering & Event Design did the design and catering for the event. Duvall asked us if we could come early and get some shots of the Aquarium being transformed into an underwater venue.
Below is the time lapse movie Jebb and I set-up to capture the evening. What do you think?
Nick & Tracy at the Daniel Island Club
Posted on October 29, 2008
Last Friday’s gully washer set records for being the rainiest day in eons. With over 6.5 inches of rain falling that day, every outdoor wedding in Charleston had to be moved inside. But it didn’t break the spirit for Tracy and Nick, who came to Daniel Island from East Hampton, NY, to get married in front of their closest family and friends.
The ceremony was suppose to have taken place outside on the lawn, but of course was moved inside the club. As guests arrived, they were treated with glasses of champagne and mojitos and there was a bit of a cocktail hour before the nuptials began. That’s always fun as the guests get to mingle and relax before the ceremony.
Tracy’s bouquet was very artistic. I really loved it.
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