Catalyst

DANG, it has been a long day!

I don't think I mentioned it, but Geoff and I are in Atlanta for the Catalyst conference with the rest of Elevation's staff and spouses (and a big number of volunteers!). It is nothing like what I thought it would be. To be honest, I pictured it being a stuffy, boring conference with a bunch of old dudes in suits! In actuality, it is pretty much the opposite. There's over 12,000 people here - of all ages - all here to get fired up as leaders of the church. The speakers have rocked it out, the music has been awesome, and there wasn't one suit in sight.

What a blessing to be able to shoot this event! I wasn't "official" and didn't really have the right access to be taking pictures up front, but basically was told to shoot until I was told not to. Ask for forgiveness, not for permission - my motto for all things photography. :) I'll be blogging a bunch more from Catalyst later - for now, I'll leave you with one image of Pastor Steven up there doing his thing. He was PHENOMENAL - so phenomenal, in fact, that he got a standing ovation from THE WHOLE ARENA. Seriously, if you are live in Charlotte and have not yet been to hear this man speak, you'll need to get to Elevation ASAP....at least once (but I'd venture to guess once you go, you'll be hooked).

Thank you Elevation for giving Geoff and I the opportunity to hit up Catalyst....it has been some great times indeed. I can't describe the feeling of 12,000+ people singing in unison as loud as they can, "oh, how He loves us". Seriously....it rocked me.

Cheryl and Lee: Married!

I picked up these shots while second shooting for Charlotte photographer David Johnson. He needed me only for the "getting ready shots" and the ceremony, so you'll see no reception details in this post. I spent most of my time with Cheryl and her girls - they were all really sweet and super cute.

I don't know what it is about this shot - I just think Cheryl looks adorable.

Which mirror shot do you like better? B&W or color? I couldn't decide.

I grabbed this quick shot right after the ceremony as Lee and Cheryl waiting for their guests to exit the sanctuary.

I have to end with this shot that shows off my cute new shoes - you can't really tell, but they are red and I love them. I thought about cropping the shoes out, but it's just not as cool of a shot without them. :)

Holly and Drew: Sneak Peek

Tonight was Holly and Drew's engagement shoot in uptown Charlotte....here's a few to check out!

And did Holly hesitate when I asked her to get up in that window? No way. :)

More to come. But for now, It's late. And I'm off to bed. Night Night!

Ginger and Dean: Sneak Peek

Once Geoff got off work on Friday afternoon we packed up the car and headed to the beach to shoot Ginger and Dean's wedding! The weather was absolutely perfect - not a cloud in the sky and breezy. I love beach weddings, as they are so chill and go with the flow - no one is stressed out - it's just totally go with the flow. Here's a couple pics - Dean with his guys and Ginger with her girls.

Carolina Bride: New Ad

Looks hot! Right?!

Pick up the October/December 2008 copy of Carolina Bride to see our new ad!

Huyen and Josh: Married - The Magnolia Room

Back in August I had the pleasure of 2nd shooting for Jeremy Igo at Huyen and Josh's wedding. It was a really unique wedding, as there was a blend of cultures: American, Vietnamese, and Chinese. The ceremony was held at St Joseph’s Viatnamese Catholic Church and the reception in Rock Hill at The Magnolia Room.

Isn't Huyen gorgeous?

After the ceremony Jeremy sent me on over to the Magnolia Room to capture a lot of the reception details - which I loved, of course.

This was Huyen's third dress of the day - I think she looks stunning in purple.

Cutting the cake started out sweet enough....

.....and then this happened.

Congratulations Huyen and Josh! :)