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Dewitt Carolinas Opens 100 Social in Raleigh

May 07, 2024

We love the chance to see new places before the general public. The folks at Dewitt Carolinas have built a gorgeous new building. It's the first in the area that will be called the Exchange in Raleigh. The location is close to the North Hills area.The interior of the building is just as modern as the exterior. There are several floors for offices and a beautiful plaza at ground level that serves as home to at least one new restaurant.We're excited to see hoe the Exchange ...

NC Triangle NACE Gala

Apr 08, 2024

Each year, the Triangle chapter of the Nationa Association for Catering and Events hosts an awards gala to celebrate the hard work of catering and event professionals from all over the state of NCThis year, the gala was over-the-top gorgeous as usual, with creative contributions by Some of the best in the business. Theresa Jatcko brought together a stellar team to create an unforgettable experience for those in attendance. Fresh Affairs transformed the ballroom with its floral ...

Flashes of Hope

Apr 08, 2024

James was back at UNC Children's Hospital with Flashes of Hope recently. We love working with the kids and their families to create lasting memories.We're fully present to the fact that being at the hospital for treatment is never going to appear on a list of top fun things to do for these kids. Still, it's amazing to see their faces light up and their personalities shine through when we begin their photo session. Fighting cancer is hard work for the ...

A Reminder to Back up Those Photos!

Apr 14, 2023

Remember cassette tapes? No? Then this article might not be for you but read on just to be sure...I was in a really cool vintage shop in downtown Raleigh recently. Walking by their music section with all of the 8-track and cassette tapes reminded me that it would be a good idea to check in with my past clients about photo storage.I'll keep this simple and to the point. Your photos are in danger of being lost forever. Yes, that's a dramatic statement, and it's also ...

What to Wear for Your Engagement Session

Aug 18, 2020

In preparing for your engagement session, you may wonder what each of you should wear, and if it will look good together. I get that question a lot and thought it might be good to give you my general thoughts first, so we can get into the details on a phone call if necessary.The following are my top things to consider when choosing a wardrobe for your engagement session. 1. Your Personal StyleYour engagement session should showcase who you are as a couple. Your style, your energy, ...

Top 3 Tips for Choosing Your Engagement Location

Aug 14, 2020

Sometimes when I ask a couple if they have any idea where they would like to have their engagement photos taken they're not really sure. That's not a problem. I have lot's of ideas to offer, but here are a few things to keep in mind to make sure your engagement portraits are the very best they can be. 1. Make it PersonalIs there somewhere you met or hang out or used to hang out that is meaningful to you? Maybe where the proposal happened? Those may be good options to consider. Many ...

A Sunset Engagement Session- Before and After

Aug 07, 2020

Creating beautiful images, whether at weddings or during portrait sessions, often has more to do with the planning that happens before the image is captured and the work that goes into it afterward. That in-between part, the one where we actually press that button on the camera is where most people think the magic happens.You're not "most people" so I want to take you behind the scenes with me and show you that while sometimes magic happens for real, other times it requires a bit of ...

How to Ruin Your Wedding in 5 Easy Steps

Jul 31, 2020

This story is an excerpt from James' book Accessory to Marriage- Chronicles of Outrageousness from My Life as a Wedding Photographer. It's a long title, but the stories inside span the past two decades of his career. (ok, mostly the first decade)This story is satire and meant to entertain. The topics covered are very real, however, and each item mentioned, no matter how ridiculous it sounds is something James has personally witnessed steal the joy from a couple's otherwise fantastic ...

My Black & White Portrait Rule

Jul 22, 2020

Photography has its fair share of rules. None of them are right or wrong however, and all of them have been beautifully broken on occasion by masters of the craft. Rules can be useful as guides to help us navigate certain situations or processes. Most rules began as someone's opinion before eventually becoming more widely accepted.I have a few of my own rules which govern the way I create images. Buried beneath each rule are my rationalizations for why they make sense to ...

Fashion for Weddings Lookbook

Jun 06, 2020

Another year of bridal fashion has gone to print and it's hands down one of my favorite collaborations from my last thirteen years shooting fashion for Weddings Lookbook.This year we chose a theme that was a little dreamy and a lot fantastical. Photographically, it allowed a vast amount of creative freedom both behind the camera and in front of the computer.All of the images you see are composites, meaning they are created by bringing several photos together. Some are simple ...

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