Erin and John

For their engagement portraits, I photographed Erin and John at my favorite Colonial Dorchester Historic Site here in Summerville. I didn't really know what to expect because I have not met Erin in person, nor John. One thing sure, I had a blast working with these two. I enjoyed every minute I spent with this couple. I am very thankful that they chose me out of all photographers they met with.

Check out their engagement slideshow: click here

Check out their entire portraits: click here

New Wedding Information for Brides!!!

Modern day photography could be very complexed and overwhelming. Your wedding photography is a big investment and we want you to make the right decision and in order to make the right decision, you have to have the right information.

Thanks to our colleagues in the wedding photography industry, we are able to come up with a website containing with updated information to answer your basic questions about wedding photography.
No this is not like the outdated bridal facts you see on The Knot, or your "wedding planner" book.

This is something put together and edited by various wedding photographers in the world.

The information on this website represents the opinions and standard policies of many photographers in the world today.

The whole purpose of it is to come up with a collective information for brides and their families, answer your questions and hopefully clarify things.

So, check it out, click here

Virgil at Work

Taken by my friend Tabitha Nolen, here I am in action with Tamara during her bridal session.

The ground was kind of wet, but i really really really wanted to get a good shot of her laying on the grass. Whatever it takes, right? Tamara gets married in a couple of weeks, I'll post the results shortly after the wedding day.

Leigh Ann and Ross

Can I tell you how much fun I had working with Leigh Ann and Ross?

Working with Leigh Ann and Ross was truly one of the most amazing experience in my life. I love the fact that they are so fun and care-free, not to mention madly in love with each other. When people are madly in love, poses flow so smoothly. There was not a dull moment when I photographed Leigh Ann and Ross.

I knew that there was something special about these two when I first met them.

Wedding date: 07/07/07. Wow.

I cannot wait... till then, I'll keep you guys posted.

In the meantime, check out their slideshow: Click here

Nikki and Bryce

Recently, one of my friends, Bryce got married to his beautiful wife, Nikki. Finally. Whew! I was starting to worry about him, but anyway, it was one of the most magical weddings I have ever been a part of.
They are both Vietnamese who grew up here in the State-side, so they celebrated their wedding with a flare of traditional Vietnamese and American celebration.
We started at 9 am at his house. All 12 of us brought gifts to Nikki's house at around 10 am, where we were received by 12 beautiful young women consisting of Nikki's friends, sisters and relatives. They were all wearing these gorgeous traditional Vietnamese dresses.
We ate some Vietnamese food after that ceremony and proceeded to the church at 1pm.
The ceremony was just like a fairy tale. It was a catholic ceremony in Vietnamse. It was very solemn and very beautiful. I caught some good shots and even when Bryce was catching a tear, or should I say when Bryce cried.
The wonderful reception was held afterwards with 500 invited guests, where we chowed Vietnamese and Chinese cousine and listened to a very entertaining Vietnamese band and drank Heneiken beer till midnight. Here are some pictures from the ceremony.

Deneene and TC

I worked with Deneene and TC a few weeks ago before the holidays. They are truly one of the most amazing people I have ever met in my life. Deneene has this sparkly personality that just lights up every room she walks in, which compliments TC's calm, cool and laid back character.

I tell you, these two will make it for a very very very long time.

I admire Deneene and TC greatly. I adore their love and respect for each other.

I wish them the best of luck and excitement during the next few weeks and months of planning their big wedding. I am thankful that I get to play a small part of their special day.

Check out the rest of their engagement portraits. Click Here. The code is 11540.

Check out their slideshow. Click here

New Online Viewing

Hi Folks,

We're trying out a new online viewing site to help your viewing and ordering experience enjoyable and entertaining. Bear with us for this renovation.

Check it by going to our website (www.cviphotography.com) and click "view your event". Click recent event.

The code is 11540.

Email me if you have problems.

Cheers!

"Who says I work too much?"

Courtney and I took some time off in Edisto Island during the holidays with a couple of good friends, Ryan and Susan and Seth and Loralyn.

We didn't do much except ride bikes for a couple of hours, ate, drank some and watched Texas Chainsaw Massacre. And oh, we walked on the beach and had coffee at 8:30 am.

We fired up some wood during the night and talked politics, told jokes and drunken stories. Or should I say, they told drunken stories while I just sat and enjoyed the fire. :)

All in all, the vacation was nothing but peaceful. Ahhh... maybe we'll go back this spring. Just maybe. We'll see...

Stacey and Neil

Alright, so I promised you I was going to share Stacey and Neil's wedding photographs. We met last year and somehow with a little luck and charm, they cancelled all of their appointments with other photographers and commissioned me. I can't help but to appreciate these two for being such an awesome client and friends. One of the things that I love about being a wedding photographer, besides going to parties every weekend, is that I meet strangers which I later find the most wonderful people in the world.

The drawback to that is that I miss the people I meet and become friends with after the wedding and all obligations are settled. It is truly sad to think that I will not talk to Stacey and Neil again.

Hopefully that will not be the case with Stacey and Neil and other couples that I worked with.

The goal is actually not just be their wedding photographer. The objective is to have the privilege once again to photograph Stacey for her maternity pictures (yikes), their children and their children's children. Hopefully, I'm still around when that time comes.

At any rate, Stacey and Neil's wedding was truly magical. Everything just came together perfectly. Their friends and family were so adorable and fun. It was such a blessing to have everyone come together and celebrate the wedding of Stacey and Neil.

The wedding was held at the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Walterboro. The reception followed at the Dogwood Country Club.

I very much enjoyed documenting the entire event. I loved working with Stacey and Neil's friends. They were so nice and fun to photograph. The party was awesome... and the band was just as fantastic.

I think my favorite part of it all is when Neil sang to Stacey. Man, Neil, you can sing brother!

I really enjoyed there wedding that I wish it was Stacey's wedding every weekend and that i was there photographer!

Click here for their slideshow...

Back in Business

Ok so, I've had some problems posting on my blog lately. Holiday orders, holiday shopping and obligations, 2 weddings and 2 engagements and a week long trip to Louisiana got the best of me. So... Happy New Year to everyone. My greeting's a little late, but better late than never.

I met Elizabeth and Steve a few months ago. We scheduled their engagement session in mid december and we decided to go for a look that represent Charleston. So, we went on East Bay St. and took some shots there and proceeded to the beach to finish up.

It was truly truly truly a joy working with Steve and Elizabeth. They were such good sport that I didn't notice a couple of hours had gone by. I cannot thank them enough for giving me the opportunity to cover their wedding. I wish them the best during the next few weeks and months planning their wedding day. I cannot wait 'til June.

Check out their slideshow... click here