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Congratulations to Kaitlin & Ryan
03 days
by Jimmy McDonald
in Weddings
After photographing Kaitlin and Ryan’s engagement photos I could not wait to until their wedding day. Fun was going to be had by all. the first item on my agenda was to meet Ryan and his family for a group session by the lake at Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter SC. Other than a few gusts of wind, the conditions were great for some outdoor photography. Upon completing Ryan’s family photos, I traveled to Kaitlin’s house to hang out with her family and capture some candid moments of the bride during her preparations. The whole family, including the cats were entertaining and I had a great time observing the “getting ready” process. After dressing the bride, attaching flowers to family members, one pricked finger, we were ready to head to the Chapel. Kaitlin’s family surprised her with a limo to carry her and her bridal party. I relocated Ryans waiting room and witnessed a relaxed groom just hanging out with his guys. The service was a nice event with a few spoken words and brief exchange of vows. As expected, the formals were entertaining, but flowed as planned. It was obvious that everyone was ready to get to the reception for more fun.
The reception hall was decorated by the bride and her family. Everything was beautiful and I captured lots of photos while waiting for the newlyweds to arrive. The food and D.J. were excellent as the dinner transformed into a party. I do not think that there were many people who didnt dance. The song selection was well planned. As expected fun was had by all and as I wrapped up the final photos, the bridal party were planning to continue the night bowling with the bride and groom. thank you to Kaitlin and Ryan for letting me be a part of your special day.
Enjoying America’s Game
05 days
by Jimmy McDonald
in Candid/Events
My schedule has not allowed me to attend many local high school baseball games. I am glad that I took the time to witness Richmond Senior High host Hoggard High School from Wilmington N.C. Both teams have had outstanding seasons and this game was predicted to be “The Big One” Hoggard came in as a very confident team and appeared to have the game under control leading 5-0 in the third. Richmond, on it’s second pitcher, turned on the heat on the mount as well as at the plate. Multiple hits, a few errors from Hoggard gave Richmond the victory. Richmond ended the game early with a 16-6 win in the sixth inning to advance in the State playoffs. I hope to make the next game.
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Little Eve
06 days
by Jimmy McDonald
in Baby Portraits
She arrived to this world early. Now just six weeks old and very active, Eve is doing well. She was great model for us in the studio. She struggled a bit through wardrobe changes and repositioning, but this is normal for most babies. I was happy to meet Eve and capture some moments with her.
2013 RSHS Prom
012 days
For several days the forecast called from thunderstorms during the time I had several prom photo session scheduled. Even the morning of prom night rain was predicted. I wasn’t happy about having to go to Plan b and shoot indoors. Fortunately the skies remained partly sunny and the sessions proceeded as planned.
Mandi & Josh’s Engagement Session
021 days
All smiles! This couple produced all smiles during their engagement session. I look forward to working with the couple with wedding planning.
Gary’s Senior Photo Session
024 days
We had great weather during Garys photo session. This allowed us to roam around downtown Rockingham and shoot in several locations.
A quick Spring Break
026 days
by Jimmy McDonald
in Candid/Events
I took take a 3 day weekend to Mrytle Beach to relax and play before the craziness of May and June photo sessions begin. I enjoy shooting pics on and around the beach. The scenery during sunrise is constantly changing and without it noticing the time I could spend a couple of hours walking around.
Cap and Gown sessions continue
027 days
The cap and gown session fee is $15.00. I’ll photograph up to 5 different cap & gown poses. The proofs will be posted online for print and CD photo file purchasing. The CD ($35.00) will contain a high resolution file of all of the poses with copyright release for printing. You will need your own cap & gown set with applicable club sashes and stoles. Please call or email to schedule an appointment.
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Surprise 50th Birthday Party
031 days
Months of planning was involved to pull off this surprise party. Inviting close friends and family, planning a meal, arranging for entertainment and persuading the birthday girl to attend without giving away the secret was a major task. I’d say that it was a huge success and everyone seemed to have a great time. I had an opportunity to test a photobooth setup and was pleased with the results. All ages participated and the photos will make a great conversation peace for the family for any years. This was my first visit to Gold Hill and I have plans to go back and site-see for an afternoon. The historic town looked very interesting to me.
North Carolina Education Lottery 200 Camping World Truck Series
037 days
by Jimmy McDonald
in Candid/Events
The Rockingham Speedway was once again host to the Camping World Truck Series. The second year of NASCAR returning to The Rock brought race fans from many areas of the country. 20-year-old Kyle Larson dominated the race and held of competitors during final two green, white, checker laps following a late caution.
Richmond Senior High School Senate.
043 days
These seniors are just weeks away from accomplishing one of the biggest goals of their lives. They have attended over a decade of school. They have participated in school sports and club activities. They have studied and prepared to become leaders and role models for future generations. They have deserved the right to enjoy themselves during this photo session. Congratulations to the class of 2013!
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Adrienne’s Cap & Gown
045 days
The cap and gown session fee is $15.00. I’ll photograph up to 5 different cap & gown poses. The proofs will be posted online for print and CD photo file purchasing. The CD ($35.00) will contain a high resolution file of all of the poses with copyright release for printing. You will need your own cap & gown set with applicable club sashes and stoles. Please call or email to schedule an appointment.
Savannah’s Sr Pics
047 days
After a few months of communication with Savannahs mother, we finally were able to schedule a session. During the session I learned that I was photographing the busiest teenage in the world. I now realize now why it was difficult to schedule her photo session. We were fortunate to have decent weather during Savannah’s photo session. Winter weather returned during the few days following. We agreed to meet at Weymouth Center in Southern Pines, NC. Upon arrival I noticed that some tree removal was in process. With the heavy equipment on the grounds, plenty of photography locations remained for us to use. Best of luck to Savannah during her college career.
Tyler’s Cap and Gown Session
050 days
Tyler came to the studio Yesterday to have his cap and gown pics made. This was a short session, approximately 15-20 minutes. The guys prefer it this way and I don’t waste time getting several poses.
The cap and gown session fee is $15.00. I’ll photograph up to 5 different cap & gown poses. The proofs will be posted online for print and CD photo file purchasing. The CD ($35.00) will contain a high resolution file of all of the poses with copyright release for printing. You will need your own cap & gown set with applicable club sashes and stoles. Please call or email to schedule an appointment.
Aubrey’s Two Years Old!
052 days
This was Aubrey’s third session with me. She has always been very calm and provided some great posing for me. As kids get older and comfortable with the camera I can capture more and more moments. Aubrey was very entertaining and her personality shows in many of the photos. This session was just prior to her 2nd birthday. As usual, it was a pleasure to work with Aubrey and her family. Happy Birthday!!!
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