This past weekend I was in Chapel Hill NC to shoot Amy and Eric Hoot's gorgeous wedding with my great friend Eliesa for her 2009 wedding giveaway! I can not even begin to tell you how much fun I had. Chapel Hill is so beautiful and the people are extremely nice and giving. We had the pleasure of living inside the Tar Heel's craze for 4 days and these people love the Tar Heel's more than any thing I have ever seen. It does help that they won the NCAA championship this year!
Being that I was the second shooter I had a ton of freedom to shoot for myself along with fulfilling the crazy demands of Eliesa as this was her wedding. She is actually my favorite person to shoot with and I love running around doing whatever I can to make her day better. I have been wanting to do a B/W post for a long time so I thought this was a perfect opportunity to do so. All images were edited in Aperture using Nik's Software Silver Efex Pro making the film look like Ilford's 3200 B/W Film. Enjoy and thank you Eric and Amy for such an amazing week!
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Today Eliesa and I drove around NC to find some cool things to shoot and we ran into this burned out building that still had not yet been demolished. It was probably burned in January or so. It was so erie how it seemed so lived in and untouched since the fire. There was this sense of peeking inside another families destruction and devastation. Check them out!
Jeffrey
ray santana says:
B/W baby gotta luv it. See U in a couple of days dude. Your gonna LOVE my 200mm 2.0... goodtimes
(06.01.09 @ 09:11 AM)
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I am leaving today to shoot an awesome wedding with my good friend Eliesa Johnson from Photogen Inc. She did a wedding give away for 2009 and I am so stoked to be apart of this with her. Check out this story!
It's FINALLY here! Each year, I give away a free wedding to one amazing couple that is doing some super cool things with their lives!
Last year's pick was Amy & Eric - and their wedding is this weekend!
I fly out tomorrow to spend the weekend with the lovely couple and I can not WAIT! To make the weekend even better, my good friend Jeffrey of JNP Studios will be 2nd shooting along side with me!
To refresh everyone's memory - here is Amy and Eric's Story!
In Amy's Words:
If I had one word to describe Eric, it would be energy. Evident from the day we met, Eric has more energy in his left hand than most people have in their whole body. If I had a second word to describe Eric, it would be giving. I have never met anyone who does more for so many people without seeking something in return. It took me a while to accept both qualities, as my idea of a good time is a glass of wine and a good book...the B word alone makes him cringe. In his mind, there are so many things to do and he is constantly doing things for me and others. His energy is contagious and no matter how hard you try (and I have), it's impossible to be in a bad mood around him. He laughs at everything and anything and he has never met someone who he doesn't think wants to be his friend. Janitors, cab drivers, checkout ladies - after a 5 minute conversation with Eric, any one of these people might end up giving a toast at our wedding. I have realized how lucky I am to be with such an energetic giver, and I have learned to love and appreciate his unconditional kindness and untamed spirit.
About the Couple:
Our first encounter, while less romantic than many love stories, was a perfect beginning for the type of couple Eric and I would become. I had just moved to Chapel Hill from San Antonio to pursue my Masters at the University of North Carolina. My college basketball career had ended the year before and I was always looking for a competitive outlet. I met Eric on the intramural fields on campus where he had organized a spirited game of Ultimate Frisbee. We became fast friends, finding sports as our common bond. Eric had graduated from UNC where he had worked as a student manager for the men's basketball team. After he graduated in 2004, he was hired on as the team's Video Coordinator by Coach Roy Williams. After several months of a great friendship, we both began to realize that the bonds were greater than we each had expected. In March of 2006 we began dating, and with a knotted stomach and a shaky hand, Eric proposed to me on May 30, 2008. I said yes.
Why they LOVE Photogen Inc!
It is clear that photography is more than a job for Eliesa and her strengths as a photographer go far beyond her ability to catch the perfect light or shoot the right angle. Her human connections as well as her passion make her unique. We are also passionate - about our friends, our jobs, our families, our Tar Heels, and of course, each other. Why do we deserve to be the lucky couple to win this awesome giveaway? We don't have a sob story or heart-wrenching tale as to why we deserve to win. In fact, we feel pretty darn lucky with the hand we've been dealt. While our wedding will be a modest affair, we realize that money doesn't make a wedding great, but rather it is the people who share with you in the moment. We are surrounded by wonderful people, and kick-ass friends mean a kick-ass wedding. That is what we plan to have! We think Eliesa will not only be able to capture the joy, but may have some fun herself on our special day in Chapel Hill.
So...will there be a 2010 Wedding Giveaway?? Details to come!
LOVEe
Last year's pick was Amy & Eric - and their wedding is this weekend!
I fly out tomorrow to spend the weekend with the lovely couple and I can not WAIT! To make the weekend even better, my good friend Jeffrey of JNP Studios will be 2nd shooting along side with me!
To refresh everyone's memory - here is Amy and Eric's Story!
In Amy's Words:
If I had one word to describe Eric, it would be energy. Evident from the day we met, Eric has more energy in his left hand than most people have in their whole body. If I had a second word to describe Eric, it would be giving. I have never met anyone who does more for so many people without seeking something in return. It took me a while to accept both qualities, as my idea of a good time is a glass of wine and a good book...the B word alone makes him cringe. In his mind, there are so many things to do and he is constantly doing things for me and others. His energy is contagious and no matter how hard you try (and I have), it's impossible to be in a bad mood around him. He laughs at everything and anything and he has never met someone who he doesn't think wants to be his friend. Janitors, cab drivers, checkout ladies - after a 5 minute conversation with Eric, any one of these people might end up giving a toast at our wedding. I have realized how lucky I am to be with such an energetic giver, and I have learned to love and appreciate his unconditional kindness and untamed spirit.
About the Couple:
Our first encounter, while less romantic than many love stories, was a perfect beginning for the type of couple Eric and I would become. I had just moved to Chapel Hill from San Antonio to pursue my Masters at the University of North Carolina. My college basketball career had ended the year before and I was always looking for a competitive outlet. I met Eric on the intramural fields on campus where he had organized a spirited game of Ultimate Frisbee. We became fast friends, finding sports as our common bond. Eric had graduated from UNC where he had worked as a student manager for the men's basketball team. After he graduated in 2004, he was hired on as the team's Video Coordinator by Coach Roy Williams. After several months of a great friendship, we both began to realize that the bonds were greater than we each had expected. In March of 2006 we began dating, and with a knotted stomach and a shaky hand, Eric proposed to me on May 30, 2008. I said yes.
Why they LOVE Photogen Inc!
It is clear that photography is more than a job for Eliesa and her strengths as a photographer go far beyond her ability to catch the perfect light or shoot the right angle. Her human connections as well as her passion make her unique. We are also passionate - about our friends, our jobs, our families, our Tar Heels, and of course, each other. Why do we deserve to be the lucky couple to win this awesome giveaway? We don't have a sob story or heart-wrenching tale as to why we deserve to win. In fact, we feel pretty darn lucky with the hand we've been dealt. While our wedding will be a modest affair, we realize that money doesn't make a wedding great, but rather it is the people who share with you in the moment. We are surrounded by wonderful people, and kick-ass friends mean a kick-ass wedding. That is what we plan to have! We think Eliesa will not only be able to capture the joy, but may have some fun herself on our special day in Chapel Hill.
So...will there be a 2010 Wedding Giveaway?? Details to come!
LOVEe
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Wow, crazy week! This past weekend I headed out to Indian Wells to shoot Michelle and Dennis' wedding. It was amazing! I had my good friend Joel Austell come to shoot with me. Michelle and Dennis were so cute and spent so much thought on the little details of their wedding. They had an amazing band called The Gypsy Dolls who put on a great show! I have started using silver efex pro to some black and white film looking images and love it. Check them out! Thank you Michelle and Dennis for a great weekend!
Jeffrey
Christine (Artemis Clover Photo) says:
yow zah! the detials are amazing!! Thanks for the inspiration!
(05.26.09 @ 10:36 AM)
eliesa says:
Nice Details - and I love the arch - o - beautiful flowers! DREAMY!
(05.26.09 @ 11:09 AM)
Mother of the Bride says:
Jeff, You are the best!! Your pictures are amazing!! Thank you for making Michelle's and Dennis' wedding day a day they will never forget!
(05.26.09 @ 04:21 PM)
Nicole Ladegaard (menus, programs, place cards, etc.) says:
Wow! Amazing photos! What a beautiful wedding!!!!!
(05.27.09 @ 09:11 AM)
Laura L. says:
Jeffrey, these pictures are gorgeous! And what a beautiful wedding :) Scott and I are so excited for you to shoot our wedding...in, oh my goodness!...10 days! Eek how exciting! :) How time flies. Hope you are well. See you soon!
(05.27.09 @ 03:09 PM)
joel austell says:
Hey Jeff.
I had a blast shooting with you. Your photos turned out great. Lets get in touch so I can get you my shoots; I have so sweet ones too.
barbara (soon to be dieppa) says:
WOW! Love the ones of them beneath the archway and trees! Love the black and white of the bride looking at the groom. beautiful!
(06.01.09 @ 08:47 AM)
Michelle and Dennis says:
Oops...I guess our cooment did not post last time...so I have no problem doing it again!'
WOW!! Jeffrey, you are amzing and we cannot THANK YOU enough for shooting our wedding. We felt SO lucky to have you there with us. Your patience and professionalism shows in everything you do!! Thank you for the bottom of our hearts!
(06.07.09 @ 03:33 PM)
Suzan Merrill says:
Thanks Jeffrey for the awesome photos of the flowers and details that we did for Michelle and Dennis's wedding. Your the best! www.suzanmflorals.com
(06.17.09 @ 06:23 PM)
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Hi Jeffrey! These pics look fabulous. Especially love the 6th and 10th one! Excited for you to shoot our wedding!
(06.02.09 @ 01:02 PM)SO Awesome! I love all the black and whites! Way to rock it - you are a true partner in crime and AMAZING to have around! Thank you SO much!
(06.02.09 @ 01:15 PM)Loving the one of the bride behind the veil. Absolutely so amazing.
(06.02.09 @ 02:03 PM)Loving the one of the bride behind the veil. Absolutely so amazing.
(06.02.09 @ 02:05 PM)These are amazing! I'll stare directly in the sunlight for you anyday :) I can't tell you how much Eric and I enjoyed having you come to NC and shoot our wedding. You are welcome back anytime...the ping pong table will be waiting.
(06.04.09 @ 02:11 PM)