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Virginia Beach Wedding Photographer – Bill Murray

I understand that countless hours are invested to ensure that your wedding is a reflection of your vision. I also knows that when the big day comes it ends up flying by! So, as your photographer, I make sure that I see EVERYTHING. I am a bundle of BOUNDLESS energy and I'm always moving as I search for the real facial expressions and I listen for laughter. I anticipate exactly where I need to be to get the shot, and I do it all without being intrusive.

I draw from many sources for my photographic inspiration. I love the raw emotion of photojournalism as well as the seductive, mysterious look of fashion photography. By fusing the two, along with my close relationship to this thing called "light" I come up with a style that's called "fashion photojournalism.” I believe in romantic lighting and incredible backgrounds to complete a scene, so I always choose my locations carefully when given the opportunity to choose. I never interrupt a moment or pose situations that are already magical on their own. One of my main goals is to NEVER stress out the bride and groom, so I keep everything fast, professional, fun, and relaxed.

I picked up my first camera at the age of 6. I didn't care what the photos looked like at first, just how much fun it was to take them. As I grew up my tastes became more refined and I developed a passion for manipulating light. Millions of photos later, I still use alternative, innovative, sometimes quirky methods and I enjoy experimenting in the moment to create unique, one-of-a-kind images.

Before your wedding day, chances are that I've ran anywhere between 14 and 20 miles. As an avid marathon runner, one of my favorite things in the world is to watch the sun rise over the ocean alongside my girlfriend and running partner, Trish.

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 :