Feb 15, 2008
Random non-wedding post: I spent last Sunday night at the front of 18,000 people documenting Barack Obama’s Stand for Change Rally in Virginia Beach. “Wait a minute, Justin. I thought politics and religion are the two things you’re never supposed to talk about with clients!” Well, I ain’t here to talk politics, so put them fists away, champ! I’m here to talk photography. Step inside, won’t you?
Feb 07, 2008
Still playing catchup… here’s one of my favourite engagement sessions from last fall. What better way to spend an unseasonably warm holiday afternoon than walking around the Freemason area of Norfolk, photographing a beautiful couple? As soon as we began, Nina and Charlie were totally laid-back and comfortable with the camera, and some of my most favourite images came from the first few clicks of the shutter.
Jan 18, 2008
For the second time in three years, I had the privilege of spending the summer photographing a hundred of the world’s finest scholars at the Universitas 21 summer conference. This year’s topic, “Leadership in a Global Society,” brought students from eleven countries to the University of Virginia for a unique opportunity to interact with some of America’s most insightful leaders. Along the way, students were treated to more Americana than they could have ever anticipated, ranging from their first baseball games to an Independence Day naturalization ceremony at the home of Thomas Jefferson.
Jan 04, 2008
Here are a few quick images from Jen and Scott’s wedding up in Detroit a few months ago. The ceremony and reception were held in Plymouth at Fox Hills Golf and Banquet Center, and we spent the following day on a private sheet of ice at Compuware Arena. My favourite aspect of working with out-of-town couples (especially for destination weddings) is the amount of time I get to spend with the families. That was certainly the case with Jen and Scott’s weekend, and I had a blast getting to know everybody.
Jan 02, 2008
I’m incredibly behind on updating my website, so in the interest of New Years resolutions, I’m gonna try and get ‘er up to speed. First up is the 90th birthday party and family reunion I photographed last summer. Having met the family during an engagement party I photographed earlier in the year, I was excited to document such a special event in their own lives. It was humbling to meet ”Birthday Al,” one of the original frogmen who reached the beaches of Normandy on D-Day back in 1944. Throughout the night, I was constantly reminded of his important contributions and sacrifices by the countless stories the guests shared with me.
Neon Graveyard, Las Vegas
Natalie & Aaron · Las Vegas
Holly & Brian · Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Nina & Charlie · Lynchburg, Virginia
Elizabeth & Michael · Virginia Beach, Virginia
Nina & Charlie · Norfolk, Virginia
Amy & Yongwon · Charlottesville, Virginia
