Playing around with off-camera flash...

Every now and then, a girl's gotta have a little fun, right?

My new creative venture is learning what kind of funky and creative things I can do with wireless flash transmitters and off-camera flash. Here is my attempt to see what I can do in waning sunset light:

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I also had an awesome shoot with Chandra last Friday, but I can't post her pictures yet until she gets married! Bummer, because they really turned out fantastic and the way I combined gold reflectors and flashes made it look like sunset light. More to come on that later...

Sipe-Bottoms wedding, 9/1/2007

I got to know Cat at her bridal portrait session in Lenoir. We had such a blast that day, and I even got to eat dinner with her family. I really enjoy doing things like this with my clients, because it bridges the gap between professionalism and just having fun, and it really helps me to get to know them more. There was never a dull moment at her bridal shoot...Cat and her family are a riot and I had a blast with them. I like to refer to Cat's style as classic Hollywood, with a little bit of modern twist. Cat always reminded me of the classic Hollywood actressses of the 1930's and 1940's, always showing elegance, class, and beauty. I must say that this really jives well with my style because I've always loved everything about that era, from swing dancing to jazz to the glamour of it all. Because we share a similar propensity toward the same style, every single photo we took of Cat and Eric was always full of life and emotion. Yes, all of our photos were like this, but Cat and Eric were different. They share that love for life that adds that extra edge and personality in their photos. They love to have fun and they aren't afraid to show it. The whole Sipe family knows how to have fun, and they know how to show it too (great toast TJ!). Yes, I loved this wedding, and yes, it was one of my favorites. Every wedding is my favorite, but there was something different about Cat and Eric that added something special to this one, a sort of fun spin on that "je ne sais quoi." Needless to say, I'm sad that it's over, but I'm so happy for both of them. They are a wonderful couple and I wish them only the best in life. Want to see what I'm talking about?

Cat's bridal portraits
Sipe-Bottoms wedding, 9-1-2007

Fink-Medlin wedding

Well, we just finished the Fink-Medlin wedding and we both had a blast with Carie and John. I love seeing two people so in love and who never fail to have a good time. Want to see what I'm talking about? Click here. Of course, we always have fun with all of our couples, but there's something really special about these two and we felt so welcomed by them and their entire family. Everyone and every vendor at this wedding was so professional and friendly and we really appreciate when that happens. We want to send a special shout out to the awesome DJ this evening...he was a riot and we had a blast with him. Eric Bowman of Bowties Entertainment did a bangup job and he even brought moroccas and sombreros for everyone to use during the conga line! If anyone wants a great DJ, I highly recommend him! We also want to mention Treena Norwood at the Rolling Hills Country Club in Monroe. She's got a great head on her shoulders and she's one of the nicest people we've ever met. She kept things going so smoothly tonight and was so hospitable. The whole evening was fun and we really did enjoy every moment of it. It's times like this that make me realize that I am definitely doing what my heart is calling me to do, and weddings like these really solidify that fact. Thanks John and Carie for an awesome time and we wish you nothing but the best in life.

First Blog Ever!

Well, this is our first attempt ever to create a blog for Seize The Photo Photography. Our hope is to create this blog to keep you up to date with everything that is going on with our Photography ventures.