I really appreciate these two coming downtown with me at the very, very late end of our shoot so I could get off a few shots at The Taubman. I had organized a wedding fashion shoot there at the end of the week and wanted to try out a few angles for a shot I had planned. I think it worked out well for the both of us.

But, we really had planned more natural environmental shots and things worked out well there, too. Although the field shots turned out very nicely, we actually missed one of the most spectacular skies I have ever had on an evening shoot. It really was my fault, but as we were driving downtown the sky became a stunningly brilliant red and orange, and rather than stop and get just a decent shot, I made the executive decision to go for a spectacular shot at a better location close by. Well……we missed it. But, Kelly and Justin were very understanding. It’s a good thing they couldn’t see what was in my head :)

I went out yesterday morning as we had a beautiful red sky and I wanted to take it all in. The garden has been looking particularly delicious with all the rain we had, and the morning light was pretty incredible, so I decided to take a few shots. I love the different cool and warm shades of green together. Throw in a little yellow and it makes it perfect. Off to a wedding, now :)

This was the wedding of Ashlea and Jesper, a wedding full of color and fun that I loved photographing for many reasons. These two were both so excited about their day and their photography, and it was taking place at what is certainly one of my favorite venues in the New River Valley. The beautiful Rockwood Manor is located in the rolling hills of Dublin, VA and is really one of the finest pieces of historic home architecture in the area.  One of the things I love about stately rural venues are the built in settings that make for beautiful portrait locations, and there is plenty to explore at Rockwood. So the day went off beautifully, and despite the threat of rain here and there, I had a great time with these two and we got some fantastic images.

Venue: Rockwood Manor

Florals: Radford City Florists

This is Jack, a way cute kid with lots of style and a genuine enthusiasm for Life. He’s got a great name, too ;)

Look at this sweet boy. How can you resist a face like that.

He may have been getting a little scolding for not sitting still. Now I feel bad.

You’re a good pup, Oliver.

Perhaps a more dramatic pose……

Here’s one from yesterday’s wedding at the beautiful Rockwood Manor in Dublin. Amazingly, there was really no rain even though it threatened rain most of the early part of the day. As is usual, when you have threatening weather,there is a bonus in there somewhere. The skies can be beautiful. It’s like nature’s little gift for all the trouble it causes.

Jack was a good boy today, patiently posing for me as I fine tuned some new equipment. I think he was bored.

Jack, I promise that tomorrow we will go to the river and play with a stick.