FotoRecord » 2009

month: April 2009

04.21.2009

Alison and David gathered with family and friends for a picture perfect wedding along Lake Norman Saturday.

Alison’s parents are in the process of building a home on an incredible lot with beautiful lake views in almost every direction. And while the house isn’t quite finished, the lot and what was completed of the house provided a fantastic setting for the outdoor ceremony.

And you could hardly have asked for better weather with some sunshine and gentle breezes throughout the day and evening.

The clear tent from Party Reflections allowed for fantastic views and was a great place for eating and dancing.

It was only a few days ago that I photographed Alison and David’s engagement session (they live near Boston and it was the first chance we had), and I knew their wedding was going to be fun and relaxed.

Planner Ivy Robinson did a superb job putting all the pieces together. Elements Design of Charlotte created the florals and Cheesecakes Etc. made a beautiful cake. The Doug Burns Band kept everyone dancing with a great variety of music.

Our company photographer Laura Mueller did her usual stellar job as she documented the guys getting ready and even took a boat ride with them over to the ceremony.

Thank you to Alison and David and their wonderful families.

Alison and David

Alison's parents are constructing a home on a magnificent lot on Lake Norman, and it was the perfect backdrop for the event

A light moment while putting the dress on

Alison gets a kiss from her dad as they prepare to head to the ceremony

Alison's sister-in-law and sister have some fun taking pictures

Arriving at the wedding

Laura got some great shots of the guys getting ready

The men pray before heading to the ceremony

The men, including Alison's brother Chris in front, got a boat ride to the ceremony

Alison's parents walk out to the outdoor ceremony

The bridesmaids get ready to make their entrance

Alison's father walks her to the ceremony

The bridesmaids watch David's reaction as Alison comes down the aisle

Some of the beautiful florals from Elements Design in Charlotte

Alison looked so relaxed and happy throughout the day

The couple embrace as they are officially married

Hugs all around after the ceremony

A waiter heads out as the cocktail hour begins

A couple begins an impromptu dance along the water's edge

Alison's brother and his wife gave the couple a good start on nieces and newphews with their triplets

Alison and the flower girl in some nice early evening light

A few quick portraits in the fading light before heading to the reception

A spectacular setting for a wonderful wedding

Alison and David work on their dance moves before being introduced at the reception

Ivy Robison's design touch and beautiful flowers from Elements Design

Ivy Robinson's design touch and beautiful flowers from Elements Design

Cake from Cheesecakes Etc

First dance

Another moment from the first dance

The clear tent allowed great views of Lake Norman

The clear tent from Party Reflections allowed great views of Lake Norman

An appropriate setting for the seafood station

A perfect evening for an outdoor event

Time to cut the cake

A slow dance as the evening winds down

Sparkler sendoff to end the night

04.15.2009

I hadn’t met Alison and David before our photo shoot Monday. I was concerned it might be a washout as showers fell in the morning and rain was forecast throughout the day.

The couple lives near Boston but will be getting married here this Saturday in the Lake Norman area. It was great to get a chance to get to know each other a bit before the wedding.

I knew we were going to hit it off right away as they drove up totally unconcerned about the weather. They said they had been doing so much planning and preparing and they just wanted to enjoy themselves throughout the process.

The rain held off and the cloudy skies created a beautiful soft light. Alison and David have such great chemistry and were so comfortable in front of the camera that it made it a pleasure to photograph them.

I know their wedding is going to be spectacular with the talented Ivy Robinson handling the planning. Make sure to check back next week for wedding images.

Alison and David at the Freedom Park bridge

I love the connection in this photo

It's great to work with such natural subjects

I always like the soft light of an overcast day

I like the soft light of an overcast day

A moody bridge shot

They displayed some serious hang time

One for the road

04.14.2009

The spring weather has been unpredictable as usual but we’ve been lucky to dodge raindrops during a couple of recent outdoor engagement sessions in Charlotte.

Catherine and Stephen are a fun couple who are so easy to work with. I’m really looking forward to their July wedding in Charlotte.

We headed out to Freedom Park on a chilly afternoon but we were fortunate that the sun peeked out just long enough for us to finish up our shoot.

I had to cross my fingers for a break in the showers this week on another engagement session that I’ll post in the next day or two.

Alison and David live near Boston but they’ll be getting married in the Lake Norman area this Saturday. We did a quick engagement shoot Monday.

Check back for their engagement photos later this week and wedding photos early next week.

Catherine and Stephen

Catherine gets a lift in Freedom Park in Charlotte

Catherine gets a lift in Freedom Park

More fun in the park

After a cold, rainy start, it turned out to be a nice day for a walk in the park

Looking forward to Catherine and Stephen wedding this summer

Looking forward to Catherine and Stephen's wedding this summer

04.08.2009

My father passed along a passion for the game of golf. Not any great skill mind you, but an appreciation of the game, its traditions and the beauty of its venues.

I’ve covered several major golf tournaments and photographed some of the best courses in the country.

Once again this year I’ll be photographing for the Quail Hollow Championship.

As part of that coverage I try to get out in early April to get photos of the beautiful Quail Hollow layout.

Quail Hollow has a great deal of water which comes into play on several of the holes on the back nine. Given the right weather conditions, an eerie mist rises from the water.

You have to arrive at first light to get the best conditions. I figured the cold temperatures Tuesday night would be ideal. It may have been too cold for the mist, but I did get some nice light as a reward for my early arrival.

I’m looking forward to working with Quail’s awesome tournament staff again this year.

April and May are going to be very busy months so make sure to check back soon for some engagement photos and more wedding images.

Water, here surrounding the 14th green, is a big part of Quail Hollow's challenge, and its beauty.

Early morning light paints a golden hue on a tree beside the 16th green at Quail Hollow

Pretty light illuminates the pin on the 17th green

The imposing 17th hole at Quail Hollow requires a precise tee shot or you'll be taking a swim