Hats off to my friends Heidi and Gary!  They planned the most MitzvahChic Idea – I have seen!  This family took their guests on a trip around the world!  The passports, maps, table decorations, food all brought this beautifully planned event alive.  But, this was much more -it also took each person on an adventure about discovering what it means to be Jewish.  Thanks for the trip!  I wish I could post all 500 photographs from this event!

We are excited about working the super fast Hardscrabble Hippos Swim Team today!  Their last meet was very successful with lots of personal best times!  Today get ready to have some fun at the team picture!  Check your website for additional information or call me at 919.599.2796!

Daron and Rhetta looked wonderful as they said their vows on June 13th.  They had a fun Hawaiian themed wedding!   Pomaika’i (good luck) to you both!  Also a special “great job ” to Daniel as he walked his mother down the isle! Thanks for inviting me to celebrate with you!

I meet with my clients for a pre-event meeting .  During that meeting I get to know the family and really listen to their requests and ideas.  Noah’s family decided that their time at the  temple would be about family and their connection to religion.  So we spent our time doing relationship photographs between.. Mom, Dad, Sister and Brother.  It was very powerful to experience so much love between immediate family members.  Becoming a Mitzvah is very significant and deserves a great deal of respect and consideration.  Capturing the right photographs will freeze these moments in time.  Noah will host a party Saturday evening… I will post Noah’s party photographs later this week.  In the mean time – have a great week!

As an event photographer, I  sometimes work several hours non-stop with out eating or taking a break – it just comes with my job.  But, I never -EVER pass up cake and a glass of sweet tea at the end of the evening.  And, when I see a Guglhupf Cake – I am ready. Their cakes are beautiful to photograph and eat.  Guglhupf uses traditional European techniques and their food is prepared daily.  I am not being paid by Guglhupf – but if I was  -I would want it in apple tarts and chocolate gancache cakes!  Cakes and dancing should always be served together.

The Museum of Life and Science in Durham, NC was the location selected for Justin’s Party!  It was really beautiful and the staff at the Museum were very nice.  The Butterfly House was a great backdrop for cocktails and everyone enjoyed the train ride!  With 65,000 square feet of indoor space and 13 acres of outside exhibits, you’ll discover something new and exciting with each visit to the Museum of Life and Science!   So, I recommend a visit or a party!

Congratulations Justin!  This weekend marks Justin’s Mitzvah.  We meet at Beth El for family photographs on Friday!  Then on Saturday we were at the Museum of Life and Science for a wonderful party.  I promise to post celebration Party photographs later this week.

I say this alot, but WOW… I can’t believe the beauty of Duke Gardens.  I am always happy to work there…  I do several weddings there each year and love photographing outside.  I am excited to share with you a special portrait from a recent session.  This couple had a wonderful time and I will be photographing their wedding in June – it is going to be beautiful.  I have lots of great ideas… I never get tired of thinking of creative angles and backdrops at Duke Gardens.

Congratulations on 25th Years of Marriage!!!  This party held in Bahama, NC was a step back in time.  Best Wishes to the Toweys as they travel around the US for the next year!

For Tyne’s Bat Mitzvah we did an amazing photo session that took us around the world through traditional clothing and accessories!  These photographs were displayed in large 24 x 36 posters around the room on the evening of her Mitzvah Party.  I will post some from her Bat Mitzvah soon!  In the mean, time enjoy these really wonderful images of Tyne!