Renaissance Hotel Portsmouth Virginia Wedding Photography of Sierra and Coby – 12-17-2011 – Wedding Photography

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Sierra and Coby were MARRIED on December 23rd, 2004! BUT, they decided to renew their vows with a FULL SCALE wedding and reception at the Renaissance Hotel Portsmouth on December 17th, 2011 and I got the nod to do their wedding photography! What a fantastic testimonial to their love and commitment! Originally, they were married with a simple ceremony because Coby was going to deploy rather quickly overseas in support of our war(s) in the middle east and he didn’t want anyone moving in on his chosen lady! (CUTE!!). So, after THREE tours “over there”, they celebrated their marriage IN STYLE!

Here are some of the images from their wedding photography:

I had a great time with all my “friends in the biz” at this wedding. Coordinator was Weddings By Michelle : Michelle Kilgore , Makeup by Faces by Rebecca Wood , flowers by Daevid’s of Norfolk , Music by Rodney Charles – Arch Entertainment and up lighting by Blue Steel Lighting. Nice job everyone!


And if you’re looking for an AWESOME Photo Booth for your wedding PLEASE check out and BOOK Valentine Photo Booth Virginia Beach

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Wyndham Virginia Beach Hotel Wedding Photography of Tiffany and Kameron – 11-12-2011

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Tiffany and Kameron were married November 12th, 2011 at the Wyndham Virginia Beach Ocean Front Hotel! I liked this couple right from the get go. Just really easy going and fun! Tiffany was really excited about hiring me as her photographer, and I REALLY love when my clients are REALLY EXCITED about the choice they’ve made by trusting me with a once in a lifetime event. Kameron is just a cool breeze. He’s got all of the quiet confidence of a 6’10″ Major League Baseball pitcher. (probably because he’s a 6’10″ Major League Baseball pitcher (Arizona Diamondbacks to be precise));)They did all of their planning and coordination from Arizona. (and I’m completely comfortable with that, with many of my clients hiring me from finding my website. Sometimes I don’t meet a couple in person until their wedding day).

Photos were VERY important to Tiffany and Kameron, and varied locations were chosen to make sure we had LOTS of variety. All of the formal photos with the exception of family shots were taken BEFORE the actual wedding ceremony. We began shooting prep at the Wyndham. Then, we moved the whole bridal party to the Virginia Aquarium to work out in the marshes on the walkways and bridges. The bridal party went back to the hotel, then just the couple and I went to Owl Creek for a few shots, then on to the Old Cavalier Hotel for some more shots. It SOUNDS like all that would take A LOT of time. But, with precise planning and a tried and true game plan (which I think I am qualified to do, because I do it all the time) it worked FLAWLESSLY and we actually got back to the Wyndham well ahead of schedule. (I tell my clients “nobody ever has to wait on me, ever.” and I mean it.)

The wedding was awesome and the reception was a TRUE party! I don’t think anyone played wall flower at this one! It was a great experience and a LONG day, and MOST OF ALL…. Tiffany and Kameron LOVE their photos! Here’s a few from the day below:

Tiffany and Kameron also opted to book one of our photo booths! You can see some of the Photo Booth Strips from their wedding at Valentine Photo Booth – Virginia Beach Photo Booth Rentals

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Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art Wedding Photography – Maya & Matt’s Wedding Photography – 10-22-2011

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Maya & Matt’s Wedding Ceremony took place on Oct 22nd, 2011 at Christ & St. Luke’s Church in Norfolk, Virginia. Their Wedding Reception was held at the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art in Virginia Beach, Virginia. (This venue was formerly named “The Contemporary Arts Center of Virginia” ) This was TRULY a MAGNIFICENT wedding. I’m SO thankful that Maya and Matt chose me to do their wedding photography. In the 14-15 months that we’ve spent getting to know one another through their Beach Engagement Photo Session and through coordinating details about their wedding, I’ve come to know them pretty well. They’re two of the sweetest people I’ve had the pleasure to be around. Just a down to earth and genuinely NICE couple.

Christ & St. Luke’s Church is a JAW DROPPER. The church all by itself is pretty amazing, but Char’s Floral Designs took it right into “Fairy Tale Wedding” level with some beautiful work. Wedding photography at this historic Norfolk Church is a real pleasure. It’s a bit dark in there, so attempting it with anything less than HIGH quality professional equipment and A LOT of experience is probably not going to yield good results. Fortunately, I have BOTH.:)

Blue Steel Lighting Design took Char’s Floral Designs up another few notches of “INCREDIBLE” at the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art. It was mesmerizing.

Valentine Photo Booth REALLY took the fun meter up a BUNCH of pegs as well! The guests LOVED THE PHOTO BOOTH!

Congratulations to Maya and Matt! Thanks for letting me perform your wedding photography! Here are some of my favorite photos from their wedding below :

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Contemporary Arts Center of Virginia Wedding Photography of Katie & Brandon – Oct 15th, 2011

Sunday, October 23, 2011

I did the wedding photography for Kate and Brandon’s Contemporary Arts Center of Virginia Wedding on October 15th, 2011.

I know that I’ve written this before, but as someone that does A LOT of wedding photography, this is one of my favorite places to shoot a wedding. There are SO MANY ways to photograph this venue, and just a BUNCH of places within and around the Contemporary Arts Center to do some non time consuming creative photos.

Kate and Brandon are a fun couple! Their families and friends are great! There was never a shortage of interesting interactions to snipe.

If you’d like to view a slide show of these images you can see that on wedding photography website (onon.com) , or you can also view them on my Facebook Business Page.

If you have a wedding coming up or you want portraits done in a fun and relaxed way? Need a wedding photographer? Give me a call or inquire via this website, I’ll be happy to talk with you.

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Eastern Shore Wedding Photography of Rosemary & Jay – 10-9-2011 – Bay View Farm Bed and Breakfast

Monday, October 17, 2011

I was the wedding photographer for Rosemary and Jay’s open air wedding which was held at Bay View Farm Bed and Breakfast in Bell Haven, Virginia (up there on the Eastern Shore of Virginia!). What an AWESOME place! I was talking with the owner who’s family has lived there since the house was built (in 1858!!!). What a cool history lesson. I think what stood out to me most from what he said was that “our house has been here longer than California has been a state. (now that’s a good long time!) It’s a great big majestic property with a drop dead gorgeous 2-300 yards of waterfront. AMAZING view.

Rosemary and Jay’s wedding was entirely outside. There was a large tent setup at the rear of the property where the dancing took place, but people just walked around outside and socialized for the most part. It was a laid back, quirky wedding with a very comfortable vintage feel to it. Cutting the tops of champagne bottles with a sword and shucking oysters to order was pretty darn cool.

The couple had done a dry run of their wedding formals with another wedding photographer in Winston Salem and didn’t want to repeat the process, so they could spend more time with family and friends. As always, I cater to my clients and do as they wish. It’s not about me, it’s about them. I’ll shoot it how they want me to shoot it every time. (I’m a wedding photographer, not a production designer / director) If the couple just wants me to do MY thing? Then it’s still pretty quick and painless. No wedding has ever had to wait for me to do my work.

If you’d like to view the photos the slide show format, you can do so on my eastern shore wedding photography by Bill Murray , or you can also view them on my Facebook Business Page.

Do YOU have a wedding coming up? Do you need a wedding photographer? Give me a call or inquire via this website, I’ll be happy to talk with you.

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