Now, how often do you get an opportunity to photograph wedding formals for 4 hours anywhere you want to (with permission, of course!)? That's what I and George did with Dan and Tina. We photographed them at the Fayetteville Botanical Gardens, and the Cross Creek Fountain, and the Market circle, and at the Prince Charles. It was pretty cool, and Dan and Tina were so funny. It's hard to get them to look at each other without a kiss.  Oh how wonderful it would be if every wedding had hours of just bride and groom time. I bet they'd like it, too!

 

So Sweet!

 

So, I was lucky to get to photograph Felisha again. She needed some headshots to give to modeling/acting agents. I'm sure she'll make it through! Watch out, here she comes!

She was looking for something as natural as possible, so I turned my flash off and resorted to pure natural lighting and my favorite long lens. Thank God for the friend she brought along, who by the way, had some real reflector-holding skills. Kudos!

This session was so much fun..and my favorite word, SUCCESSFUL. I could do one or two of these everyday and be completely satisfied. Below are a few. I'll definitely add on a few more when I get some time..

Jeremy and Demetria--

             Ceremony took place in Raeford, NC, and the reception took place at the Holiday in Bordeaux. Demetria is such a pretty bride-- she always smiled a very beautiful one as well. Should've seen her flower girl! She was smiling all over the place. I wished all flower girls were like her. She could enter modeling. I just had to point my camera at the little girl, and she stood poised with a smile ready for the photo. I asked her how old she is, she counted to three -- three years old! It seemed like she did the flower girl role atleast 10 times! She did such a great job and made it easy for George as well. Kudos to George who I photographed with; he set up a bridal party of 20+ for formal photos. 

When they opened up the doors for Demetria to come walking down the isle, Jeremy's face lit up; One of the most priceless expressions you can see. The officiant started fanning him and the audience giggled silently.  Little moments like these make the day big. The bride and the groom also grooved the dancefloor. Check it out:

Today I was able to work with make up artist Carmen Johnson and Hair stylist Teresa Simmons. They are both very talented artists and a great team as well. Of course, I should mention Nina. She did everything perfectly. Not to mention her poise and perfect look.  I tried a few shots with my softbox as well as a backlight on my new gray paper backdrop. I really like the paper backdrop. I think that's what I'll be using from now on for individual photosessions.

Jacqueline is a very beautiful girl. I thought they'd be nervous, but just after a few shots, ideas were storming through our heads, and the time we had left was becoming less and less. Thought I'd share some of her beauty.

So-- I don't have the exact words to describe this photosession. They're very pretty, they dance, and they're at the Doghouse Bar and Grill off of Owen Drive. I definitely had fun with this session trying to capture each of their personalities in differen ways. Oh, and this is also the first time I used my softbox. Way to go! Out of all the places and spaces and clean backdrops, I use the bar. I'm quite pleased though and hoping to work with some more ladies out there for glamour, boudoir, and pin- up photosessions. It's quite pleasing what backdrop you can get out of a normal day to day environment.

So, I was able to photograph an event at "The Untoucables" barber salon off of S. Reilly Rd. They were offering free haircuts to school kids as a back to school event. Pretty cool. They were friendly. They even had doughnuts and a radio crew to entertain the guests while they were waiting for their turns. It was soo packed, and the staff was working really hard to help the kids out. Kudos!

Speaking of haircuts, I really need one.

Have I told you how much I enjoy Engagement sessions? Teasing couples with the "almost kiss" and making them carry the future bride on the piggy back. Danielle is a Biology teacher and Jonathan is a PK (Preacher's Kid) just like me. I'm glad I'm photographing their wedding in December because they're such a lovely couple..and as usual..willing to do anything for a beautiful picture! thanks guys! Here are few...more are to be put up on my website soon!

I should really blog more often. Remember those xanga days when people used to go on there like they go on facebook today? It'll be a way to describe myself and my photo experiences to you more often...as well as a way to make you feel more comfortable with your photo session :D (<<<---- I like to use the smiley face, a lot, because I tend to smile and laugh a lot...because I'm happy! Well, lets start out with you can call me Angel. (Some people don't even know my name is "Angelita". I've started to love photography at an early age. I believe, during my freshman year of high school when I babysitted this cute girl, Janelle, I snapped away with my 1.8mm pentax film camera. Here's a preview:



I think now she's 8 years old. Wow, its been a while! Aside the typical photo talk, I went to eat sushi today with my parents at Sushi Court. Based on the other 5 Japanese restaurants I tried out here in Fayetteville, NC, I think they are my favorite. They have some good shrimp/yummy/white sauce. They should really give that sauce a definite term. Right next door a new frozen yogurt place opened up. Its similar to Mochi's in Jacksonville. They have various flavors including vanilla, mango, green tea, and peach..and you can add fresh fruits on top of it! It's great..you should really try it out. It's next to Sushi Court at the shopping plaza off of Morgantan Rd. and McPherson Church Rd.

Back to my photo talk. I finally pushed myself into buying a new soft box studio light from Alienbees. I'm sure it'll be a good investment and will also give me more control during my at-home photosessions. I'm scheduling to promote more at- home newborn and glamour/boudoir sessions. Who's interested? I got a lot of vent up creativity in me.