First of Many!

This was a very special photo session for us! We are so lucky to have formed a special bond with the first couple who invited us to do their wedding photos. About 4 years ago, my wife formed a special friendship with a wonderful girl, Stephanie, who worked at a jewelry store in the mall. Of course, Stephanie kept me out of trouble during the holidays and for birthdays by having a handy list of items that she just knew my wife would love. Anyway, one day while looking through all the glitter, my wife mentioned the fact that I was getting into photography more seriously than I had been in the past, and wouldn't it be so neat if I were to do Stephanie's wedding photos! Well, it's all been history from there! Stephanie and Ryan married in October 2005 and we have maintained that friendship over the years through phone calls and e-mail.

So, this very special photo session includes many "firsts" for us. This is the "first" photo session of the "firstborn" child of the "first" couple who's "first" engagement and "first" wedding photos I shot as a photographer. We are very proud to call them our friends and want to wish them all the happiness in the future. We especially want to welcome little Jason Walker to the world! He's been blessed with a wonderful family!

More Photos of Jason Walker

We just had to add a couple more of the happy family and their cute little son Jason! What a lucky kid to have such caring parents! I wonder if he will grow up to be a big, strong marine like his daddy? Watch out girls, he's going to be a looker!

New Site Launched

It seems like change is the only constant in life. So, while Bludomain was having such a great sale on all their web templates, we joined the rush to purchase a new site. We've worked hard over the last couple of weeks to get the site launched and hope that everyone enjoys the new look. This site will give us a little more freedom to show off more of our brides and photos.

This new site is even more special since our splash page contains two of our favorite relatives! Cousin David and his beautiful wife Samantha got married in December 2007 and we were lucky to be there and take part in their joyful day. Like many other young couples today just starting out, we wish them the best in their future together.

Lake Lure - Assisting Regina Holder

On August 16th, I had the privilege again of helping out Regina Holder as a second photographer at the private wedding of Lauren and Spencer held in Lake Lure, NC. The couple, both song writer/singers from Nashville, TN came to get married at the home of a friend. Lauren is also the host of CMT's "Custom Built". The wedding was simple, yet elegant, releasing butterflies at the end of the ceremony. These two will surely continue to create beautiful music together!

Beach Boys at the Biltmore Estate

Every summer the Biltmore Estate holds outdoor concerts on the South Terrace of the estate. This year we were lucky enough to get tickets to the sold out Beach Boys concert. If it weren't for our niece Nicole we probably would have missed going. But, she is a die hard concert fan and made sure that we got our tickets as soon as they went on sale. The sunset was gorgeous that night, the concert was great, and the company was even better.

Claxton Farm - Assisting Regina Holder

On August 10th, I had the privilege of working with Regina Holder again as a second shooter for Molly and Michael's wedding held at Claxton Farm in Weaverville, NC. The wedding was beautiful and the send off was a spectacular event with a helicopter picking up the bride and groom to fly them off into the sunset. Having my own private pilots license and being an avid student of aviation, I almost forgot to snap the images upon seeing the helicopter coming in for a landing. Evidently the Groom and his groomsmen are longstanding friends and each tries to outmaneuver the next one when it comes to their weddings. There's only one lone single man left and it's going to be tough for him to top this one! I wish him luck!

Working with Regina is such fun and she's keeping me on the run! I truly appreciate her letting me tag along for the ride.