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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Well, I know this is late but I have just got my film back from BLEND not because it took RPL this long to do it, it just took me this long to send it in. I wanted to send in about 20 rolls at a time so I had a lot to shoot! I have been so excited shooting film, it has brought back the fire and passion to photography again and for that I am so thankful. This is fuji 400 shot at 200 and Ilford 3200 shot at 1600. Film just looks like the way I want it to the first time!
Christine (Artemis Clover Photo) says:
gotta admire that you are using film in a digital age--i may just have to try it! looks great and has a depth that digital can't quite get.
(05.20.09 @ 10:44 AM)
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A few weeks ago I went to the hills of Ladera Ranch to shoot little JD. I made the choice to only shoot my Contax 645 and fuji pro 400. I am so excited about the way these images look. I swear when RPL let me know that my film was ready I got excited like a little kid on Christmas morning. I could not wait to see each individual images and I was blown away at how they look. These are all totally unedited and straight from RPL. Would love to hear some photographers thoughts on the film.
Jeffrey
Tawnee Prazak says:
These pictures are sooo adorable! I'm no photographer, but capturing the cuteness of a little boy who probably just wants to run around and play and not hold still probably isn't easy - great job!!!
(05.09.09 @ 09:37 AM)
ben + laura says:
great shots ... I'm loving the film ... especially love the radio flyer shot and the last two images .. I just started shooting some film again and feel the same excitement ... I think I need to use RPL though because these look great!
(05.21.09 @ 07:54 AM)
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I usually do not do senior portraits but last week Jamie a friend of mine from church asked me if I would like to go and do hers, and I said absolutely. Jamie is such a cool girl and has a great little style. I had the freedom to do what I wanted and Jamie was such a blast to shoot. We went down to San Juan Capistrano and shot around. I wanted to make them look like senior portraits that I have never seen before and that would rock in the Yearbook.
Check em out!!
Jeffrey
sylvia maxson says:
Well maybe you should do Senior pics, they are awesome!
(04.28.09 @ 11:05 AM)
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This last Saturday I had the pleasure of working with D*LSH on a shoot for an upcoming project that they have going on. If you have never checked their site out I think that you are missing out! They do such amazing work and are so much fun to work with. I want to thank Robin Dunn for doing hair and Anha Nguyen for the make up. Also we had Pegah Sasani designing the wardrobe and the models were Hollly and Ericka who were amazing to shoot!
Check it out!
Robin Dunn says:
What an awesome shoot!! Everyone was so much fun to work with, had a blast!!! Jeffrey, thank you so much for another amazing opportunity, and as always the pics are beautiful!!
(04.21.09 @ 09:59 AM)
Robin Dunn says:
What an awesome shoot!! Everyone was so much fun to work with, had a blast!!! Jeffrey, thank you so much for another amazing opportunity, and as always the pics are beautiful!!
(04.21.09 @ 10:07 AM)
Holly Parker says:
Amazing team and great working with you! You are professional and very talented, thank you for creating stunning photos. Looking forward to working with you again in the future.
Holly
(04.21.09 @ 11:29 AM)
lucia @ d*lsh says:
jeffrey!! these are beautiful. i love all the details. thank you for shooting for us. you are uber talented! can't wait to work on our next project together.
(04.22.09 @ 11:16 AM)
Anha Nguyen says:
Wow! These are beautiful! You are great at what you do. Everyone was amazing and seriously talented. Pleasure working with everyone!
(04.22.09 @ 05:38 PM)
Dominoe Imus says:
Those images are GORGEOUS!! I love the flow of the dresses, they are so beautiful, and you did such a great job!
(04.28.09 @ 08:07 AM)
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