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Taylor’s Senior Session

Taylor and her family were visiting from Georgia and came prepared to pose for senior photos.   I had a great time with Taylor and her family as we shot photos for a couple of hours one evening.

Ben and Jami’s Engagement Session

I enjoyed shooting a few photos of two great friends.   It’s about time that these high school lovers tie the knot.

Gene Mclaurin for NC Senate

I am glad to have been able to provide a few photos for promotional use for the Gene McLaurin for NC Senate campaign.     http://www.genemclaurin.com/

Sam and Summer Spring Session

It’s always a pleasure to shoot photos of Sam and Summer.   It was fun bringing in some props to the Hamlet Depot and setting up several scenes.

The Twins celebrate one year.

These two were more concerned about the eggs than smiling and sitting still.  They proved to be very normal one year olds and were fun to watch as they did their own thing while adults made noises and jumped around to get their attention.

Baby’s first easter.

We had a beautiful Saturday morning at Leak-Wall gardens to shoot baby photos.

Discovery Place KIDS-Rockingham Kick-Off Celebration

Scheduled to open in early 2013, Discovery Place KIDS-Rockingham is a children’s museum that will serve children and their caregivers from throughout the Sandhills/South Central Piedmont region of North Carolina.

The new 20,000 square foot Museum will be a community-based, educational resource for children ages 0 -10 and a centerpiece of downtown Rockingham. Through rich learning experiences highlighting exploration, imagination and fun, Discovery Place KIDS will promote growth in language, cognition and mathematics while fostering curiosity and building confidence.

“It’s a great feeling to join with our friends in the Sandhills to commemorate what we have achieved so far together and to celebrate the start of construction on Discovery Place KIDS-Rockingham,” said John Mackay, president and CEO of Discovery Place, Inc. “Before you know it, we will be opening the doors on a new era of possibilities for the children of this region and much of the credit for that goes to the diligence, generosity and hospitality of the people who live here.”

Aubrey’s one year photo session.

I enjoyed capturing photos of Aubrey last year and was happy to schedule a session to shoot one year/Easter photos for Aubrey’s family.  Aubrey offered many facial expressing for us in the studio and outside around the garden area.

The Thompsons Celebrate 50 years.

The Thompsons Celebrate 50 years.   I enjoyed directing and shooting photos of the family celebrating the Thompson’s 50th wedding anniversary.  A party was scheduled following our photo session and it was fun watching friends and family members socialize and reminisce about the good ole days.

The Richmond County Photography Club

The Richmond County Photography Club

The purpose of the Club shall promote the interests of photographers by bringing together those who are interested in helping each other to produce better pictures, to educate, encourage, and expand the photographic knowledge and capabilities of its members by:

a)    mutual education and learning in the science and art of photography,

b)    promoting and encouraging advancement in the knowledge and practice of photography,

c)    furnishing a meeting place where its members may associate.

The Richmond County Photography Club is open to anyone 16 years of age or older.

The April assignment is “The Sky.” Shoot many pics and bring your best  8×10 print to share with the group on April 19th.

The quarterly assignment “Travel” will be due during the June meeting.

We may have some future opportunities for some visitors from other  photography clubs as well as photo walks.

Meetings are 6:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at Arts Richmond Center, 123 East Washington St. Rockingham, NC.  Call 997-6008 for more information.

Assignments:

Monthly:

• April – The Sky
• May – Flowers
• June – Shadows
• July – Animals
• August – Motion
• September – Architecture
• October – Macro
• November – Long Exposure
• December – Holiday
• January – Black and White
• February – Street
• March – Reflections

Quarterly:

• June – Travel
• September – Weather
• December – Fall
• March – Candid

Congratulations to Mike and Blair

I have enjoyed working with Mike and Blair during the previous few months as they planned their wedding day.   Our first session was at Atalaya Castle new Murrells Inlet, SC for their engagement photos.  Next was Blairs bridal session at Leak Wall home and gardens in Rockingham, N.C.  The big day brought us together again at Wedgefield Plantation in Georgetown, SC.  The ceremony was held outside underneath moss covered trees with the reception taking place inside the plantation home.  best wishes to Mike and Blair.

Working with Hlee.

Hlee contacted me several weeks ago requesting that I mentor her during her Senior school project.  After finding out about her topic and research I was happy to say “yes” and make arrangements to begin working with her.  Her project of comparing the tones and reactions between color and black and white photos sounded interesting to me.  After reading her initial report I could tell that Hlee had spend some time working on this project.  We planned several meeting to discuss various photos, shooting procedures and techniques.  Hlee also made herself available to assist me with several photo sessions to pick up some pointers in preparation for her project photos.   The session with her as the model allowed her to be in front of the camera while I explained, in detail, various methods for obtaining the desired photos.  We still have more work to do as Hlee finalizes her presentation and I look forward to seeing the final product.

Kierstan’s Senior Portraits

Kierstan met me at Hamlet Depot one evening to pose for her Senior Portraits. The days leading to this day were very warm and comfortable. However, the night before saw a cold front move in and it brought wind with it. Regardless of the unpleasant conditions, Kierstan hung in there and followed direction without any complaints. We were fortunate to be able to enter the Depot to warm up and capture a few additional shots.

Presley’s 6 month session.

Presley’s first session with me was in my studio just before Christmas.  Presley was a very calm baby and provided many photo opportunities.  Presley is now bigger and stronger with a great laugh.  I am still not sure of he was laughing at the flying bunny or me.

Gia’s 6 month session

Gia’s memorable newborn session was lots of fun because of her posse keeping her entertained, clothed and fed.  Now that Gia is a few months older she didnt require as much attention, but the posse was still entertaining.  I may have been the only person in not singing kids tunes during the photo session.  Next time I’ll need to video the entire session.  Gia has lots of personality and is quickly learning how to show off for the camera.

The Bledsoe family.

I have had the privilege to photograph Stephanie and other family members in the past. I was happy to learn that her family was visiting from GA and wanted to schedule a family portrait session with me. The weather in this area has not been consistent and we were lucky to have a day with mild temperatures.    As we moved around the Leak Wall Gardens the young lady of the family quickly learned how to strike a pose at the right time.  It didn’t take us long to realize that she needed a portion of the session all to herself.  I enjoyed working with the Bledsoe family and glad to know that they made it back home following a snow storm that rushed across the area.

Hanging out during the Belk “Engagement Party”

I usually enjoy meeting new people and seeing familiar faces.  Tonight provided the opportunity to do both.  The Belk “Engagement Party” allows me to display some of my favorite wedding prints and speak with brides and grooms to-be about their wedding plans and photography needs.

Couples engaged to be married were invited to Belk store in Rockingham on Thursday, February 16, for a signature Engagement Party event that offers engaged couples a fun-filled evening with food, beverages, entertainment, and fabulous prizes. The event kicked off at 6 p.m. in the home department.

If you did not receive an invite and need to discuss photography for an upcoming wedding, I would be happy to meet and have a conversation with you.  Meanwhile, my current wedding packages with pricing and links to prior wedding galleries can be viewed HERE.

Participating couples will receive a Wedding Registry Planner and those who open a new gift registry or add to an existing one will be entered into a drawing for the following prizes:

1. Two travel vouchers for airline tickets or a cruise ($1,200 value)

2. $1,000 in cash

3. One of five $1,000 Belk Gift Cards

30 minute mini photo sessions are back!

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Mini Sessions were very popular during the spring and fall seasons.   I plan to offer the mini session during the majority of the year beginning NOW!

This option is $25.00 for a 30 min session at any predetermined location in Richmond County.    Mini sessions can be scheduled for individual, senior, family (no minimum), pet, maternity, infant and business promo sessions.

As with my other sessions, the photo files are edited and posted to an online gallery at www.gotoyourphotos.com for preview.   Prints and digital files can be ordered from the website.  There are several print size, texture and canvas options available.  Also, there are no minimum and you are not pressured with an early expiration date.  The files are available for 12 months!!!

The photo file CD for mini sessions is available for $50.00.  The photo file CD contains high resolution edited files ready for printing with a copyright release form.

Booking is available via cell, email or online using my website.