Jessica

Portrait Shoot: Sherrisse

I would like to thank Sherrisse Johnson (model) for being a trooper on this shoot. Not many models I spoke with were enthusiastic about having a shoot in an abandoned building. Thanks Sherrisse!

Saturday I met up with another photographer (Jamie Hansen from Wilmington) and model Sherrisse (also from Wilmington) at an abandoned school in Chinquapin, NC. I have been wanting to do some shots like this for a while and when scouting out the place last week there was a crew prepping for the building to be demolished. I knew then that if we wanted to shoot this location we have have to do it quickly.

Everything went extremely well with the shoot but the whole time I was wishing they wouldn't tear down this building. Yes it can be an eyesore but it can also be beautiful, at least we can say we are the last ones to shoot in that location!

Wilmington Arboretum II

Some more shots from the Wilmington Arboretum. If you are local and have never been there I would highly recommend it.

Donations...

I have never done anything like this before but figured I would give it a try.

Since having our little girls of course it has been harder and harder keep my photography alive with the cost of equipment, wear and tear, etc. I am accepting donations to help off set the cost of equipment repair when it comes down to it. I have been led to post this because my camera body is sitting at a service center right now without hopes of getting it back anytime soon. Sadly the repair cost is more than expected.

All donations will go towards repair/upkeep on equipment and the ability to attain more equipment that will benefit my photography now and in the future. Thank you for taking the time to read this and all donations will not go unappreciated.

I accept PayPal at this time and all donations can be sent to scott111184@yahoo.com

Asahi Super Takumar 50mm f/1.4

I have been wanting to venture into the MF world lately so I recently picked up a Asahi Super Takumar 50mm f/1.4 lens. I have to admit that for a lens that is nearing the 50 year old mark this thing has some great optics! Within the next week I will update this post with a full review, thanks for looking.

Leslie and Amber...

Leslie...

Amber...

Photography Corner: CCC#67: Food For Thought

Not much time left to get your entry in. Check out the Corner and join the fun!

Title: Contest Corner Challenge #67: Food For Thought

Start Date: Friday, September 11th, 2009.

End Date: Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009.

Sponsor: Think Tank Photo - A group of designers and professional photographers focused on studying how photographers work, and developing inventive new carrying solutions to meet their needs. Use code WS-171 to receive a free bag with every order over $50 (and part of every order goes to support the Corner as well!!!)!

Prizes: If the winner is a Premiere Member, they will receive an Urban Disguise 20 camera bag (a $99 value!). If the winner is not a Premiere Member, they will receive a Digital Holster 20camera bag (a $55 value).

Description: If you have enough money to own a camera, you have enough money to buy food. Your challenge this month is to photograph food. It can be prepared or not, home cooked or from a restaurant, in a can or on a plate. It doesn't really matter - as long as it's food. As an added incentive, to help give food to those that may not be able to afford it, PhotographyCorner will donate 1 item of food to the local food bank for each photograph entered.

CCC Guidelines. To read the guidelines, please visit here: Contest Corner Rules & Regulations. Please be sure to read these guidelines carefully before submitting your photograph. Any photographs submitted that do not adhere to these guidelines will be rejected and sent back.

Portrait Special almost over!

You only have a few more days to book a shoot to get the "Portrait Special". Any booking after the 13th will go back to normal pricing.

Chris & Anna's big day!

Chris and Anna tie the knot on July 24th, 2009 at the Chapel on New River Air Station, Jacksonville, NC. They were laid back and knew how to have a great time. I was happy to supply images images that they loved of their big day!

What a lot of people do not realize until afterwards is how important getting a good photographer is. At the end of the day, what is left? The cake has been eaten, dress will never be worn again, etc. Would you want to share images with your friends and family of the most important day of a woman's life that is under par? Take that into consideration when hiring a photographer for that once in a lifetime day.

John and Kayla...

A friend of mine just returned from Iraq recently and wanted some images of himself and his girlfriend. They had never had professional images done before but they make a wonderful couple to shoot. These were talking in downtown Wilmington, NC.