The Faces of Rosalina

Very recently, I just wrapped up a two week long shoot with a few children for "The Faces of Rosalina" marketing campaign for Rosalina Inc. (www.rosalinababy.com) at the beautiful Colonial Dorchester Historic Site in Summerville, one of my favorite parks.

The whole experience was awesome and hysterical. I had an assitant help me prepare the children for every outfit.

The weather was great. We timed all of the shoot in the mornings and when it was still nice and cool, but not too cold.

Due to children's attention span at that age, I had a time limit for each child- 3 outfits or 30 minutes, whichever comes first. After that, they get a little grouchy. The children were fun and hilarious! I believe children are the most honest, care-free human beings. How do they get to be so care-free? No worries. Hakunah-metata (Did I spell that correctly?).

I was exhausted, I must admit, at the end of each shoot. It was worth it. I enjoyed it very much. The pix turned out great too. I can't take all of the credit. I have to give credit to all of the mothers that drove their child to the venue and helped dressed them.

The moms rock! They were fantastic! They certainly made my job easier.

Kelly & Jamy

It is Monday evening and I am on my second to my last leg of editing before a big wedding this coming weekend at Seabrook Island. I just finished Kelly and Jamy's engagement portraits.

Kelly and Jamy were amazing to work with. We went to one of my favorite beaches in Charleston, Folly Beach, to do the engagement portrait session. It was a great day overall. The sun was in and out, but since I started shooting around 3:30ish, the sun was very subtle. It was a little chilly, though, and windy. I was worried that Kelly would not be able to handle it, BUT I was very impressed on how Kelly stepped up and took the challenge and handled the coldness like a champ. She's such a good sport. Thanks Kelly!

Jamy was amazing also. He did everything I asked him to do with grace. Thanks Jamy! You're the man!

Really, I enjoyed working with these two. They were fantastic. Kelly was beautiful. I can't wait to photograph her in her dress. And Jamy, what a guy! I couldn't ask for a better couple to work with. They looked great together.

So, it is 10:26 pm and I am signing off to get some sleep. Till next time... in the meantime, have a look at the slideshow. Click Here

Tiffany and Abel

It is 12:53 AM and I'm a little sleepy. I just finished editing Tiffany and Abel's engagement session. All I can say is WOW! What a couple. The session was awesome. We did the portrait session at the Stern Center, at the College of Charleston. Really really cool place to hang out, take pictures. We finished up on East Bay, at one of my favorite alleys of Charleston. Man, I had such a great time. They were so cooperative and patient with me. I was beginning to think that they like the camera. I love Tiffany and Abel. They are so fun to work with. I can't wait 'til wedding day.

Alright, it is almost 1 AM and I really have to go to bed. So, check out the show- click here

Layna and Darren

When I first met Layna and Darren, I knew there was something special about this couple. Their commitment to each other and their love were very visible.

The ceremony was at Alhambra Hall, under the Oak Tree. The reception was held in the hall. The whole celebration was wonderful despite of the fact that it poured for an hour.

Needless to say, the couple were stressed out before the ceremony. Poor thing.

The ceremony was moved inside. The rain stopped pouring and the sun came out, luckily, just in time for the formals of the wedding party. Whew!

I was sweating bullets. There was not a place indoor (not pretty enough) to do the formals. I was soooooo glad the rain stopped pouring.

The nats came out of nowhere and started flying all over, but I didn't care. I stayed focused and finished the job.

Aaahhh... 15 minutes with the wedding party and 12 minutes with Layna and Darren and we were off to the Hall.

Layna and Darren held it together that day. No adversity could have stopped them that day. No rain or bad weather could have got them down. It was their wedding day and dammit they were going to get married.

I love that! My commitment to this industry and profession is renewed whenever I see such commitment and devotion.

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PS-- I give Stacey Fraunfelter, from Red Letter Events, a two thumbs up on this wedding. I've never seen a wedding planner so devoted and so committed to her work. Stacey was an amazing, hardworking woman. If you are planning a wedding, you would want Stacey on your side.

My picture

I am still trying to figure out how this whole blogging thing work. There is still so much to learn like how do I post my own picture. The instructions said post a blog with your picture it etc... so here it is.

Meredith and Troy

Ok, I just finished editing Meredith and Troy's wedding. After a total cumulative hours of 40, I am done. Finito. Whew! What a couple! The wedding turned out perfect! The weather was great. The ceremony was very solemn. And the reception... man oh man, that was fun. I enjoyed working with Meredith and Troy. Their entire friends and family were fantastic. I enjoyed talking and meeting everyone.

Weddings like Meredith and Troy's inspire me to keep going. There was just so much love and commitment in their relationship. I feel fortunate that I played a small role in documenting their special day.

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Latoya & Jason

Latoya and Jason. Wow! What an amazing couple. Folks like these two inspire me to keep doing what I do. Their love for each other is something we should all emulate. Their zest for life is something I admire the most. To Latoya and Jason, it was a pleasure to work with you. It was honor to document your wedding. God bless your marriage.

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