"for me the printing process is part of the magic of photography. it’s that magic that can be exciting, disappointing, rewarding and frustrating all in the same few moments in the darkroom." – john sexton
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"gravitation is not responsible for people falling in love." – albert einstein
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pilgrimage no.1
life is either a great adventure or nothing – helen keller
In early January, we were able to meet up with Kevin and Nicole to capture their love story. Upon receiving Nicole’s story, I knew right away that this shoot was going to be classic. Kevin is in the military. Twice in the past two years, he has been away for an extended period of time, reducing their communication to handwritten letters.
Lately I’ve been trying to master pushed film and I’m learning every attempt that trial and error is the only way to get there. On December 29, 2012 I headed towards Harrisonburg to visit Gold Crown Billiards Bar and Grill. Long time friend, and current New Yorker, Nick Pascarella, was to play a reunion show there with his old band, Annie’s Tragedy. What a perfect opportunity for pushed film!
Back in October, we met up with Lee and Lauren at the venue of their wedding to capture their anniversary photos(their wedding was our first!). I planned for the shoot to happen on a rainy day, as I had some ideas for fun rain shots. For some weird reason, Lee and Lauren popped into my mind when I thought of rain on the Terrace at Mary Baldwin College. . .for those that don’t know the story, it POURED as Lauren entered the ceremony last year. Everyone ran. The ceremony was resumed inside the ballroom. Neither Lee’s nor Lauren’s smile disappeared though!! I was really impressed. Be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom to see what I’m talking about! Enjoy!
Before the cooler weather started moving in, we met up with Michael and Gracie to shoot some engagement photos. I really didn’t have much of a vision for a theme as the time approached, however, about thirty minutes before Michael and Gracie arrived I decided there at least needed to be lemonade. Aneila and I then walked outside and noticed an orchard across the field from our house. We never even knew it existed!! That was it. Everything else just fell into place.
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zak and laura – married
Back on July 28th, I had the opportunity to photograph the wedding of Zak and Laura. They were excellent people to work with, as their families made us feel right at home! Upon arriving to the Labrecque house in Staunton, Virginia, we noticed a crowd. Everyone was getting ready there; it was like a pre-family reunion! Zak and Laura opted for a first look session, which took place on the Labrecque’s front porch.