Matt Dorroh Photographer

Blog Has Moved!

2010-11-15T12:25:00.000-08:00

Hey everybody, just wanted to post an update letting you know the blog has moved.

I will be posting content to mattdorroh.tumblr.com for the time being.

Family

2010-09-20T00:18:00.000-07:00

Leica M6 - Fuji Neopan 1600

What a Bully

2010-09-15T00:17:00.000-07:00

Contax 645 - Fuji Pro400H

Awkward Family Photo

2010-09-13T00:15:00.000-07:00

Leica M6 - Fuji Neopan 1600

Growing up quick...

2010-09-08T00:14:00.000-07:00

Contax 645 - Fuji Pro400H

Grandad Dorroh

2010-09-06T00:12:00.000-07:00

Leica M6 - Fuji Neopan 1600

Darb wants to play

2010-09-01T00:11:00.000-07:00

Leica M6 - Fuji Neopan 1600

Stromboli's

2010-08-30T00:09:00.000-07:00

Leica M6 - Fuji Neopan 1600

Fog on the Highway

2010-08-25T00:08:00.000-07:00

Leica M6 - Fuji Neopan 1600

Sneaky Bully

2010-08-23T00:07:00.000-07:00

Leica M6 - Fuji Neopan 1600

Bathtime

2010-08-18T00:06:00.000-07:00

Leica M6 - Fuji Neopan 1600

There's a Boat in the Parking Lot - San Diego

2010-08-17T06:27:00.001-07:00

Yashica t4 Fuji Superia 400

While in San Diego at FIND there was a boat in the parking lot. I don't know how seaworthy it is but it was there.

Picture of the Day

2010-08-16T00:05:00.000-07:00

Leica M6 - Fuji Neopan 1600

San Diego Helicopter

2010-08-12T12:11:00.000-07:00

Yashica t4 shot on Fuji Superia 400

I recently went out to San Diego to attend Jonathan Canlas' FIND (Film Is Not Dead) workshop, which is awesome. While there I decided that I wanted to step out of my comfort zone alittle bit and really shoot with the Yashica. This camera is a point and shoot with a Zeiss lens on it that is pretty sharp.

There are more images to come from the workshop over the next few weeks.

Justin

2010-08-11T00:03:00.000-07:00

Leica M6 - Fuji Neopan 1600

Canon Sale

2010-08-10T08:11:00.000-07:00

I've got a Canon 1D Mk III up for sale. I really would like to move this guy to a new home so I can make room for a Leica MP. This camera is in fantastic shape and has been babied. I would really love to avoid having to use ebay so if you've got an offer let me hear it!

Email me, matt @ mattdorroh.com for the details and/or to make an offer.

Thanks!

Duncan

2010-08-09T00:01:00.000-07:00

Leica M6 - Fuji Neopan 1600

Picture

2010-08-04T00:59:00.000-07:00

Leica M6 - Fuji Neopan 1600

Picture of the Day

2010-07-28T00:57:00.000-07:00

Yashica T4 - Fuji Superia 400

DRUNK

Pic of the Day

2010-07-21T00:53:00.000-07:00

My brother Will

Yashica T4 - Kodak BW400CN

Charlotte & Jonathan: Married { Gautier MS }

2010-07-19T00:30:00.000-07:00

Picture of the Day

2010-07-14T00:48:00.000-07:00

Yashica T4 - Kodak BW400CN

Angie & Aaron: Engaged { Starkville }

2010-07-12T00:20:00.000-07:00

Charlotte & Jonathan { Preview }

2010-07-07T00:42:00.000-07:00

New York Trip Images

2010-07-05T00:17:00.000-07:00

Haley & Will: Married { Hattiesburg MS }

2010-06-30T08:21:00.000-07:00

Charlotte & Jonathan: Engaged { Jackson Mississippi }

2010-06-02T00:18:00.000-07:00

Gear For Sale

2010-06-01T18:55:00.000-07:00

Okay, so I need to move around some gear that's just not seeing the use it should. Feel free to shoot me an e-mail and offer me a price. I'm also up for trades or partial trades for Leica, Contax, and possibly Hasselblad gear.

Camera Bodies

-Canon 1D MkIII (All the boxes, paperwork, extra battery, charger, etc...)

Lens

-Canon 70-200 2.8 IS L ( Used maybe 10 times. I have all the boxes, paperwork, case, etc...)

$1,300

Bags

-Shoot Sac (Barely Used) $100

-Crumpler 6 Million Dollar $75

I'll eat the shipping on all items and insurance on the bigger items. I'll be adding some pics of the gear soon.

Email matt at mattdorroh.com

Mississippi Magazine: Restaurant Tyler { Starkville }

2010-05-31T00:18:00.000-07:00

Amanda & Jack: Engaged NYC

2010-01-25T00:11:00.000-08:00

Haley: Bridals { Old Waverly Mansion }

2010-01-20T00:20:00.000-08:00

Shot with the Leica M6 TTL and Fuji Proo400H and Kodak BW400CN

Yvonne: Lifestyle Portraits

2010-01-18T00:17:00.000-08:00

Film Preview

2010-01-14T10:18:00.000-08:00

Okay, so at the last wedding I shot I noticed this cool overhang that I wanted to shoot from. I knew that I wouldn't have time to shoot this then get them walking down the aisle so I sent Erin (who never shoots, ever) upstairs with the Leica and check out the shot she got. There's something about it that I just love...

Shot on Leica M6 with Fuji Neopan 1600. The full post to ahead in the upcoming weeks!

A Bryan Photo Workshop Images Pt. 3

2010-01-13T00:16:00.000-08:00

Stephanie & Andrew: Married

2010-01-11T00:17:00.000-08:00

Canon Gear Sale

2010-01-07T11:39:00.000-08:00

I've got a few Canon pieces that I'd really like to move so if you're interested please shoot me an e-mail to matt at mattdorroh.com.

For Sale:

-Canon 1D MkIII

-Canon 70-200 2.8 IS L

Thanks!

A Bryan Photo Workshop Images Pt. 2

2010-01-06T00:15:00.000-08:00

Heather: Lifestyle Portraits

2010-01-04T00:10:00.000-08:00

Gray: Lifestyle Portrait

2010-01-01T00:42:00.000-08:00

A Bryan Photo Workshop Images Pt 1.

2009-12-30T00:09:00.000-08:00

Justin & Gracie: Lifestyle Portraits

2009-12-28T00:08:00.000-08:00

Haley & Will: Engaged

2009-12-24T00:07:00.000-08:00

Jackson Photographers Meetup

2009-12-23T08:06:00.000-08:00

A few images from a recent get together in Jackson, Mississippi. All images shot on Fuji Neopan 1600 with the Leica M6 TTL

Duncan on a Polaroid

2009-12-22T15:02:00.001-08:00

Trying out my new polaroid back for my Contax 645. Shot on Fuji FP-100C

New York Engagement Film Preview

2009-12-21T12:58:00.000-08:00

Shot with the Contax 645 and Fuji Pro400H in Dumbo, NY. More to come soon!

Trooper

2009-12-14T00:01:00.000-08:00

Leica M6 Kodak BW400CN

A Nasty Tailgate

2009-12-10T00:01:00.000-08:00

Yashica t4

Food (and drink) Preview

2009-12-08T00:01:00.000-08:00

Erin & I

2009-12-07T00:01:00.000-08:00

Leica M6 Fuji Neopan 1600

Lifestyle Portrait Preview

2009-12-04T00:01:00.000-08:00

Contax 645 & Fuji Pro400H

Muddy Shoes

2009-12-03T07:29:00.000-08:00

Yashica t4

My Movember Stache :)

2009-11-30T08:31:00.001-08:00

Be Thankful

2009-11-27T08:05:00.001-08:00

Be thankful for your family and the time together. Love and miss you.

Funnel Cakes

2009-11-25T11:47:00.000-08:00

Leica M6 Neopan 1600

Scary Bully

2009-11-19T00:01:00.000-08:00

Leica M6 Fuji Neopan 1600

She's alittle scary sometimes, but just too cute :)

Duncan's Spot

2009-11-18T12:22:00.000-08:00

Leica M6 and Fuji Neopan 1600

DLISHUS

2009-11-11T06:47:00.001-08:00

Yashica t4 at the LSU vs MS State game.

Family Lifestyle Session

2009-11-09T12:04:00.000-08:00

Lifestyle Session: Will

2009-11-06T06:53:00.001-08:00

Well my youngest brother is graduating high school next May, so I thought I'd get some shots for him. I had this well thought out plan and all these ideas for the shoot but weather always seems to change that. Instead of just not shooting anything we ventured out into the nasty weather and muddy fields to grab a few. I decided that I'd shoot one roll of BW film through my Leica and just hope something turned out.

My Brother Will

2009-10-21T16:20:00.000-07:00

Just got the film in from a very short, only one roll and in the rain, session I did for my youngest brother Will.

Only one pic for now but the full post later.

** On another note, STILL no internet so I'm posting from a coffee shop. If you need something please give me a call as it will be the quickest way to reach me.

Stephanie & Andrew: Wedding Sneak Peak!

2009-08-26T07:24:00.001-07:00

Here's a quick look at an image I came across as I was uploading Stephanie & Andrew's wedding images. Check back for the full on post later!

Random Shot for the weekend...

2009-08-21T11:30:00.000-07:00

Thought I'd share a recent image from some film I just got back from Richards Photo Lab.

This was shot with a Leica M6 on Fuji Velvia

Ashley & Nick: Married

2009-08-19T13:09:00.001-07:00

It was such an honor and so much fun to document Nick and Ashley's wedding that took place here in Starkville, MS. They actually got married at one of my all-time favorite places, the Chapel of Memories on Mississippi State's Campus. I love shooting on and around campus because it is such an important and memorable place for me. The weather was absolutely gorgeous and although campus was flooded with incoming freshman and their families it was still a nice a quiet day.

Family Lifestyle Session

2009-08-18T11:22:00.001-07:00

I wanted to post up a few images from a recent family lifestyle session I shot here in Starkville, Mississippi. Hope y'all love the images! Check back tomorrow for Nick & Ashley's full wedding post!

Ashley & Nick: Teaser Image!

2009-08-10T07:51:00.000-07:00

Quick image from last weekends wedding on Mississippi State's Campus!

Hats....

2009-08-07T08:43:00.000-07:00

While on vacation we stumbled into this little store that had quite the assortment of hats. Well we couldn't leave without trying a bunch on and the following are just a quick series of snaps I got of my brother Justin....

Then he found some nice leather hats.....

And now my favorite of all of them......

Everybody Say Hi to Casey!

2009-08-06T06:54:00.001-07:00

I'd like everybody to meet Casey, she's the newest addition to the Matt Dorroh Photographers team! Casey is a great photographer and is also a student at Mississippi State here in Starkville. She'll be shooting some lifestyle sessions from time to time and will also be working with vendors and what not. Well that's all for now, we're gearing up for a busy fall but wanted to introduce Casey!

Yep, that's a lens hood on her arm. Haven't quite figured that one out yet...

Recent Trip Photo's

2009-08-04T10:49:00.001-07:00

So I had a great time taking alittle vacay with my family over the past week. While it is great to be back in the office and getting caught up, some time off was much needed! Anyway, I figured I'd post up a couple pictures from the DSLR for you to check out. I ended up mostly shooting film, so there is just a few to see for now :)

Mandi & Josh: Married

2009-07-20T10:30:00.001-07:00

What an incredible weekend this was! We started off by heading down to Monroe, LA on Friday afternoon to be there for the rehearsal as well as the dinner. Although it would be blisteringly hot on Saturday the wedding turned out amazing and we had such a great time!

Thank you two so much for allowing us to document your wedding day, it was incredible!

Recent Work: Mega Post!

2009-07-17T12:34:00.000-07:00

So I've been working like crazy over the past months and have really only been blogging wedding work. I've been shooting some fun lifestyle jobs in between and wanted to post up a few images from some of the most recent shoots. Hope everyone has an awesome weekend!! Check back in on Monday for Mandi & Josh's wedding post!

My new Leica :)

2009-07-14T17:18:00.000-07:00

So I just got my film back from Richard Photo Lab (Awesomeness) and had to post this quick image. This is the first image I've ever taken with it and is a straight scan but I love it!

Inspiration and Being a Creative

2009-07-14T00:00:00.000-07:00

I've been thinking of making this post for a while now but just haven't gotten around to it. I think inspiration/emotion is the greatest fuel for a creative individual and not necessarily "photographically" inspirational stuff either. While I am a photographer and love to see a moving, emotional, or powerful image, what really is intriguing to me is what caused that photographer to take the image. What types of thought processes do creative individuals take in order to arrive at the image, product, or design they land on? What is the (me included) motivation to get out a make/do something creative?

On a daily basis I flood myself with things that inspire me to be creative and push myself. Whether that is reading the latest blog post from Seth Godin, watching Chase Jarvis on set or giving a talk about being a creative, or browsing work by my favorite artists (painters, musicians, photograhers etc...) In a world where everything has an influence on you and your art, what are you doing to feed this?

There are may different methods of which you can accumulate or gather inspirational media. From clipping magazine pages and storing them in binders (You can see HERE what Bryan of A Bryan Photo does, and you should also check out the photographers he lists at the bottom of the post), to cutting and posting on an inspiration wall or "Vision Board" (Nick Onken does this, check it his post about it HERE), or you can do something similar to what I do, which is use a program called Evernote. I devour magazines and print images as well, however spending so much time online and with the over abundance of really amazing work out there I find this to be a great solution. Evernote allows me to clip and store or simply save URLS to work that I find inspirational while also allowing me to leave specific notes about that link.

Anway, long story short, as a creative you should always be striving to improve on your art. Find things that motivate, drive, and inspire you. Like I mentioned earlier, that doesn't necessarily have to be related to your specific niche. Stay inspired and never settle for ordinary.

The images below are just an example of how I use Evernote to clip and store inspirational media.

Emma Kate and Bryan: Married

2009-07-06T00:00:00.000-07:00

On June 20th, in Quitman, MS I had the distinct honor of documenting Emma Kate & Bryan's wedding. These two are such a special couple and so in love it's amazing. It has been awesome getting to know both of them and I had such a great time shooting the wedding.

The day started off with a wonderful Bridal Luncheon before we were to head to the church. Despite being unbelievably hot that day I managed to shoot the dress, shoes, and rings outside before moving inside. We hung out at the church getting ready and prepping for the ceremony. After shooting the First Look and all the formals it was on to the ceremony.

Thank you two for being all around awesome and allowing me to document this incredible time in your life!

Recent Film Work

2009-07-03T09:31:00.000-07:00

I recently got in more film from the incredible Richard Photo Lab and wanted to post up some of my favorites. Some of the work is from weddings and other is from a recent lifestyle shoot.

Emma Kate & Bryan: Teaser Image

2009-07-01T08:30:00.000-07:00

I'm finishing up the full blog post for Emma Kate & Bryans wedding but wanted to put up a quick teaser image. Check back later on for the full-on blog post!

Jodie & Seth: Married

2009-06-24T13:59:00.001-07:00

A couple weekends ago I headed down to Macon, MS to shoot an awesome wedding! We started the day with alittle skeet shooting at the Circle M Plantation. Though it was overcast and drizzly, it didn't stop the guys from having a great time. After catching up with the girls we headed up to the church to shoot before the wedding.

The wedding was packed and the ceremony went wonderful. Afterwards we headed back out to the Circle M Plantation to finish up the night with good food, drinks, and dancing. The wedding turned out incredible and was such an honor to document!

Jodie & Seth: Wedding Quick Look

2009-06-15T14:23:00.000-07:00

So I'm still without internet access, however I had to run up to the coffee shop to post up a quick look. The wedding this past weekend was gorgeous and I can't wait to share more with you! So check back later in the week for the full post (and keep your fingers crossed that I'll FINALLY get the internet up and working!).

Rachel & Colt: Married

2009-06-02T13:07:00.001-07:00

Last Saturday I had the incredible opportunity to document Rachel & Colt's wedding which took place just outside Meridian, MS. It turned out to be a down right gorgeous day and we couldn't have had a more beautiful location.

We started off the day with a wonderful Bridal Luncheon before heading off to Rachel's home for hair and makeup. All the while, the guys were hanging out and just relaxing before the wedding. Though the sun was bright and hot for most of the day right at ceremony time the sun set just enough to cast some awesome shade on everyone. The ceremony went wonderfully and was full of emotion. After getting pelted with Fruit Loops they made their way to the antique Ford Mustang to make their getaway.

Thanks Colt & Rachel, the wedding was amazing and such an honor to document!

Before & After and an Update :)

2009-05-27T08:57:00.000-07:00

So if you're a recent client, or a 2009 or '10 bride you met me and would have noticed I had incredibly long hair. Well I was actually in the process of growing it out to donate to Locks of Love. Well after a long 18 months it was FINALLY long enough! I was able to get it all (well most of it) cut off and feel like myself again! With summer approaching and a few outdoor weddings in Mississippi I knew the long hair would be HOT, so I was really happy to loose it. With that said, I'll put up a before and after shot.

On with the update... In other exciting news, my wife Erin and I have purchased our first home! We have been slowly moving all our things over and have finally got it to a point where we are living there. The only problem with this is that we don't, and won't, have any internet access until next monday. Sooo, if I've been a little slow getting back with you that is why. (Please give me a call if you need something!)

Thanks to some help from Richard Photo Lab and A Bryan Photo, I'm now in love with shooting film! It's really an awesome thing to shoot film and be able to be so connected with your subject without constantly feeling the need to look at the back of the camera (Not to worry I will still be shooting pretty much all digital, just adding in some film). So be on the lookout for more film here and there :)

Well it's been an incredibly busy past few weeks, several weddings, a couple lifestyle shoots, and moving! Thank you for continuing to check out my blog!!

-matt

Film from the Holga!

2009-05-21T07:24:00.000-07:00

So recently I have been playing around with shooting some film. I've been shooting some medium format work through the Holga and also a Mamiya. So I decided to bring along my holga to Santa Monica with me to Courtney & Aaron's wedding.

I only shot one roll while I was out there and just got my film back from Richard Photo Lab (these guys are awesome!). Anyway, so I wanted to share a few of my favorites from the wedding and then a few I took just hanging out in Santa Monica.

These were all shot on the holga and are straight out of the camera with no processing.

Brooks & Cameron: Married

2009-05-11T12:17:00.000-07:00

Last Saturday I had the honor of shooting Brooks & Cameron's wedding in West Point, MS. I was pretty worried that we would catch some bad weather (especially after the rainy start with the guys and golf) but God had other plans! The day was beautiful and we had really amazing light all day!

After a wonderful ceremony we were led to the reception by a bag piper :) The reception was held at the Ritz Theatre in West Point, MS and was a great venue. Thanks you two for such an awesome wedding, have a great time on your honeymoon!!

Check out the Slideshow HERE

Brooks & Cameron: Quick Look!

2009-05-11T09:15:00.000-07:00

Shot a great wedding in West Point, MS this past weekend and wanted to put up a couple images. Check back tomorrow for the full blog post and slideshow!

Courtney & Aaron: Married

2009-04-27T16:39:00.000-07:00

So it seems like just the other day I was heading out to Santa Monica to meet up with two total strangers. Last fall I went to Santa Monica, CA to spend some time with Courtney & Aaron. I would be out there to shoot an engagement session for them, but more importantly, get to know them. It's so important to really know your bride and groom and if this means traveling across the US to do that, I'm all up for it!

In the months following the engagement session, I feel like we have really gotten to know one another and I was so pumped when it was finally time to shoot the wedding. So I packed my bags and headed off to sunny California. The wedding was beautiful and took place at First United Methodist Church of Santa Monica.

I started off hanging out with the girls while they got hair and make up before heading over to the W hotel to catch up with the guys. Afterwards we headed on up to the church for the wedding and reception.

Thanks so much you two for an awesome time! It was such an honor documenting your day!

*Slideshow below the images... or CLICK HERE

Courtney & Aaron Quick Look :)

2009-04-26T20:16:00.000-07:00

Alright, I couldn't go without posting a couple teaser pics! Can't wait to put up the full blog post in the next day or so. I had such a great time out in Santa Monica, CA to shoot the wedding!

Check back for the full post later.

Holly & Jim: Married

2009-04-19T17:17:00.001-07:00

I had the great pleasure of shooting a great wedding with another local photographer. Last weekend I 2nd shot with Erin Fults at a gorgeous wedding outside of Jackson, MS. With rain in the forecast for most of the day all we could do was hope and pray for the best. It turned out to be somewhat overcast, but a great day none the less!

Thanks again Holly, Jim, & Erin. Be sure and go check out Erin's Website & Blog as well!

Website

Blog

And last but not least, an action shot of Erin working hard at those bridals!

Busy Week!!

2009-04-19T17:07:00.002-07:00

So this week is going to be crazy busy! First, I'm headed off to meet the guys behind A Bryan Photo in Birmingham, AL. They are an awesome studio and I can't wait to meet up and hang out with these guys. I'm also pumped about meeting the great sponsors as well. I'm sure that in the coming weeks I'll have much more to say about this, so stay tuned!

Next up I leave from B'ham and head up to Missouri to meet up with my parents and drop off my bulldogs. Then down to good ole Memphis, TN to hop on a plane and head out to Santa Monica, CA for Courtney & Aaron's wedding! I'm super pumped about it and can't wait to see them. Be sure and check back on the blog next week for some pics from the wedding.

Ashley & Nick: Engaged

2009-04-19T17:06:00.000-07:00

So after having to reschedule due to nasty weather and squeezing in between work times Ashley, Nick, & I managed to get a great engagement session around the Mississippi State campus. Ashley & Nick are both students here at State and this being the place they met holds quite a bit of significance to their relationship.

We hit up all their fav spots and had a great time hanging out and getting to know each other! Thanks guys!

Emma Kate & Bryan: Engaged

2009-04-12T14:24:00.000-07:00

Talk about picture perfect weather! This past Saturday I met up with Emma Kate & Bryan to shoot their engagement session. They are getting married this summer in Quitman, MS and I can't wait to shoot the wedding! We started off roaming around Mississippi State University before heading off to Downtown Columbus, MS. Columbus has an awesome downtown area and I'd really been wanting to shoot there, so what better time :)

Thanks so much you two for an awesome day, it was a blast!

Photo of the Day: Abandoned Shopping

2009-04-05T10:21:00.001-07:00

So while Lauren Colby and I were roaming around downtown Starkville I came across this abandoned shopping cart. I've walked by this wall a dozen times or more and never noticed, but never the less I had a grab a quick shot.

Lauren Colby: Senior Lifestyle

2009-04-03T06:37:00.000-07:00

Alright, so in between all the bad weather in Mississippi I was able to sneak in a senior lifestyle session with a local Starkville girl. Lauren Colby and I had a great time hanging out and grabbing some fun shots around downtown Starkville this week. Hope you love the pics!

Somethings Different :) (Hint look up)

2009-03-27T11:25:00.001-07:00

Alright, so I'm sure if you're a photographer you've probably heard of David Jay and some of the amazing Showit products. When starting my own website I decided to go with the Showit Sites. It was a very quick and easy way for me to get a website up and running. What I didn't realize at the time was the unbelievable custimization that was possible with the software.

Since launching my original site I've been working here and there on a new redesigned website (very sleek, simple, and straight to the point). The fact that someone who has NO knowledge on code or building a website can sit down and build a site from scratch in no time is a true testament to Showit Sites ease of use.

If you've been to my blog before you know I had this boring ole blog header that I made in photoshop (ugly to say the least!). Well I had heard about an upcoming update that would allow you to create a blog header whithin Showit. I'm super pumped to say that the update is out and I was able to get rid of the old blog header. Now mind you, I made this new blog header from a blank page in literally 30 minutes or so. Crazy! It's not perfect, but it's a whole lot better than the last!

Anyway, thanks DJ for an amazing piece of software!

Update

2009-03-24T07:53:00.000-07:00

Okay, it's official, I'm becoming a terrible blogger! No excuses, just been keeping busy (which is good & bad I guess). My new website is coming along greatly and I can't wait to let you guys see it. I'm so pumped about the changes and hope to have things to a release point in the next 2-3 months (keeping fingers crossed!)

I've also just got onboard with ShootQ and love it so far! To all my current clients you've been added to the ShootQ system and should have gotten a client portal e-mail within the past few days. Please contact me if you haven't received all your information!

Well to keep things from being totally boring on this post I spent a little time with Colt & Rachel while they were in Starkville last weekend, so I leave you with a pic from that.

Gracie

2009-03-13T12:42:00.000-07:00

After my engagement shoot last weekend in Collierville, TN with Brooks & Cameron, Erin and I headed off to Oxford, MS. My brother Justin had just gotten home with his new weimarwaner pup. She is sooo tiny and cute that I had to get out my camera and snap a few shots before heading back to Starkville.

Hope everyone has an outstanding weekend and to all my readers in college have a safe spring break :)

For the photogs out there these were all shot with the Canon 1D MkIII with 50mm 1.4 (wide open the whole time I believe) at 1600 ISO. The images were then pulled into LR 2 to edit.

Brooks & Cameron: Engagements

2009-03-09T17:34:00.000-07:00

Last weekend I had the pleasure of shooting a great engagement session in Collierville, TN. I meet up with Brooks & Cameron on the square, which was totally awesome, and we got to shooting. We had a great time hanging out and exploring around the square. I can't wait to shoot y'alls wedding in May!

On to the pics, enjoy :)

Rachel & Colt: Engagements

2009-03-01T12:13:00.000-08:00

So, yesterday I headed down to Meridian, MS to shoot an engagement session with Rachel & Colt. I had been carefully watching the weather all week and was just hoping for the best. One day there would be a chance of storms then the next day there would be forecasts for partly cloudy/partly sunny. Well by Friday it looked like we were going to be stuck with partly cloudy and the possibility for some snow moving in late in the day! Despite being cold and drizzly for most of the shoot we had a great time and got some great shots, I had a great time hanging with you guys!

Here are some of my favorite stills and scroll down to the bottom for the slideshow!

By this point it was just flat out nasty! 15-20 mph north wind and staring to rain, so we had to call it quits at this point :(

Photo of the Day

2009-03-01T09:21:00.000-08:00

While shooting an engagement session in Meridian, MS yesterday we stumbled upon this random bike in a tree. This was in the middle of downtown, so I had a grab a quick pic :)

Check back later for more images from Rachel and Colt's engagement session!

Photo Randomness.....

2009-02-27T14:01:00.000-08:00

New Photo of the Day: Purple Wall

2009-02-26T06:18:00.001-08:00

Photo of the Day

2009-02-25T08:07:00.001-08:00

So this shot was a total accident but there is something about it that I like. I didn't realize I had this shot until I uploaded the card to the computer. I guess I hit the shutter by mistake while walking..... Who knows, but that's it for today, now to clean the gear and get ready for some upcoming shoots!

Photo Randomness: Out in Starkville

2009-02-24T06:06:00.000-08:00

So unfortunately, I think I can safely say that the 365 has died. So I'll just be putting up random photos in random posts, sound good :)

I decided to go out and about in downtown Starkville, MS and bring along the camera. There are so many little cool places hidden and out of site that I noticed when shooting an e-session the other weekend.

In other news I've been working on totally revamping my wedding/lifestyle website which hopefully will launch in the next few months as well as a totally new website (but more on that later). I also want to give a HUGE thank you to the Showit Sites crew. I had some major computer problems and they were very helpful in making sure my website was good and taken care of, thanks!