Here’s a few from an eSession I did a few weeks ago for a really fun couple that is getting married next year in Asheville. Don’t they look fantastic in sunflowers?
Ok, this one had me cracking up. I take only partial responsibility for the creative direction in this next series, Brian is responsible for the spontaneous deviation in shot #2.
Amanda and Brian, thanks for a fun evening of shooting. You make a fantastic couple and lots of good stuff ahead for you guys.
Word of Advice to Amanda: Make sure he washes his hands thoroughly and often.
Gena and Matt live in Richmond but are getting married at the beautiful Rockwood Manor next April so we tripped out there for a little eSession a few weeks ago at about the same time of day they have their ceremony set for.
What a BEE-UUU-TEEE-FUL setting for a wedding at this gorgeous 130 year old historic mansion set in the rolling hills of Dublin, VA. This gem, listed in the National Register of Historic Places, not only has an accomodating interior, but has all kinds of little vignettes on the grounds that provide awesome backdrops for a wedding. Yum, yum.
So we had perfect weather, an awesome setting, and great conversation which always means you will have beautiful relaxed portraits for an eSession. Here’s a few. I let Gena pick them out which is something I don’t usually do. I have to say she did a great job, although I did throw in one of my faves.
See you guys in April! It’ll be a brand new world by then ;)
Kemper
Ξ August 20, 2008 at 10:47 pm | → 0 Comments | ∇ eSession |
Amanda and Brian hit it just right to be a part of crop circle goodness. Just had to post this one cause it proves that sunflowers aren’t just for the bees. There actually was one buzzing right above Brian’s head in one of the shots. More to come of this shoot a little later.
Hey, I’m diggin’ that awesome sky and trippy shadow action for Kim and Brett’s esession. It was really kind of a fluke cloud cause the evening was pretty wide open sky for the most part. You never know when some background lovin’ will come your way.
This is a great couple and I’m really excited about their wedding ’cause the reception is right downtown on Market St and we can just trip out any time we want to for a mini-shoot. Maybe we can even get a little penthouse view for a few! It will be a blast.
Exciting things are ahead for Courtney and Chris! Just graduating from JMU and moving to Alexandria to start out Life.
So let’s see….what would make a nice wedding gift for these two? Perhaps a free months rent for those who might want to lavish them a bit (really, really, really lavish them!). Or, for their peeps just getting out of school, perhaps a Metro card and dinner for two at Jaleo would be a nice gesture. Or there’s always the IKEA gift card where they can get those really cool things that help you fit 1200 sq ft of stuff in 750 sq ft of space.
Despite the price tag on Life inside the beltway, you really can’t beat DC Living when you’re young…… and the world is yours…..and all you really have….are your dreams.
I had a great time with you guys and I hope you have a fantastic summer. See you soon!
Kemper
Here’s a little slide shizzo to celebrate the first eSession of the year with Lindsay and Josh. I always give a little “kissing lesson” before we hit the road and I do believe that Lindsay and Josh were very good students. A+ for both of you!
Everyone’s usually a little nervous at first, I think. Except for me:) It’s a little scary being in front of the camera and not really knowing what to expect. But, after a few minutes, everyone is in the groove and having fun. Sometimes, after a little chimp (chimping in photog speak for looking at the lcd to check the shot) I’m loving what I see. Sometimes what I see isn’t at all what is in the LCD. I think you can see what I mean as there is a little before and after that will be evident in the show.
Also, check out that last shot. I really think that is one of my faves ever. We were racing to get to my secret spot and were just a few minutes too late to get the sunset. So we worked the twilight and I really think we got some cool stuff.
Good times…good times!!!
I kept kidding Lindsay that I may have to just barter out the wedding photography for some tax assistance. But, I did manage to complete my taxes just in the nick of time, so I’m safe from that scariness and drudgery for another year. Of course I have made a commitment to self….be more organized! Maybe I can still work out a deal. Hmmmm.
This is a great couple, very much in love, so made for each other, and WAY easy going. Josh the musician and artist, Lindsay the CPA. Amazing how the right people find each other in this great big world!
We had originally scheduled this session for March, but the weather was just not right (although you can do some cool stuff in the winter months). So here we are a little over a month later and the weather is beautiful, the leaves are coming out, the grass is green (wow is it ever!) and there is still just enough of winter left to make for one of the most beautifully colored shots I’ve done.
Thanks for coming out and playing with me guys, I had a great time!
Now……. where’s MY CPA?
Ok….so we’re about to get our first winter storm and I’m posting fall eSession pix of Jenni and Josh. But I thought this was another really great session with a super couple and I wanted to show them off a bit.
I really enjoyed hanging with both of them and getting to know more about their plans for a life together. With Jenni and me in the same area there is never going to be a lull in conversation but Josh managed to get a word in here and there. It was a gorgeous evening and I think the images show a beautiful couple that are so happy they found each other.
See you guys in June ! Ahhhh….with an ice storm around the corner that sure sounds nice and warm!
Kemper
A February wedding at the VT War Memorial Chapel, with black and white all the way. Awesome! I’m hoping for a little beautiful snow, but not too much to bog things down. Maybe it’s going to be 70 degrees in Feburary, too.
Started at the War Memorial Chapel for this session and by the time we had walked around to Burrus Hall, there were EMS helicopters landing on the Drill Field. What?? Of course that got Trey a bit distracted since he is in the Fire/EMS biz down near Raliegh. But what was going on? Just minutes before not a soul on the Drill Field seemed concerned like there was something up. I
Turns out that Carilion and Lifeguard 10 were landing for a photo op. By the time we were done and walking back from the duck pond, there were a ton of EMS personnel with helicopters and ambulances all arranged for a group pic.
So here’s to Annie and Trey. You are a great looking couple and I’m pretty sure this is going to be an awesome wedding. Have a great holiday season, nice long winter naps, and we’ll see you guys in February.
You know it’s going to be comfy when your couple shows up in flip-flops for their eSession. But you REALLY know you’ll understand each other when they’re in Chacos.
Lauren and Andrew are a great couple who you can tell are just meant for each other. They’re getting married next July but wanted their engagement photos while there was still a little fall in the air and some color in the leaves. Well, we got it in just in the nick of time as the weather turned a few days after we got together. So they picked it right. In fact, it was a beautiful evening and almost the perfect weather. But it’s always kinda nice to have a cloud or two in the sky for a little drama.
They were truly scouts as I took them all over the place and they just kept on smiling. I had a few new spots in mind (with downtown construction as it is, you never know when your favorite spot may hold a construction dumpster!) that I wanted to try out downtown and light was getting a little weak but still held out.
So here are just a few of my favorites. I’m blogging from a cafe in Williamsburg where I’m sure tomorrow’s bride is close by doing a “rain go away” dance for tomorrow. Is it fair to ask for the rain to stop after a summer like this? Well….for a few minutes at least! Please?? After all it has rained for about three days straight now.
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