These are three of my favorite images from our fashion spread for the Nov/Dec issue of Focus on the Coast. Local fashion expert Jess James and I had a blast shooting all day at an amazing private residence. She loves to craft a story around the shoot—in this case a holiday party with a little drama! Thanks to all who made this assignment so fun!
When a long-time friend called for some updated pics of her boys, she told me they were really into planes. So we took a ride over to the local airport where they got to explore and even climb inside a small plane’s cockpit. They were in heaven. And it created the opportunity for some pretty cool pictures. Up, up and away!
It’s December and the holidays are in full swing. Wilmington’s upscale shopping mecca, Mayfaire, wanted their cover photo for Focus on the Coast to catch the eye of locals and visitors alike. The challenge was trying to show all of the various stores in one shot. After meeting with their marketing director, we agreed on a simple approach. For the picture we used a local model who fit the target market perfectly. We also included clothes, jewelry, makeup and even furniture to showcase all the variety you can find during a simple stroll through Mayfaire. Thanks to Paige, Melanie, Garry and Laurel for another great cover shoot!
I was happy to have several families ask me back to photograph their kids this holiday season. An hour at a park can turn into something truly precious. I like to let boys run and play, and I’m thrilled when the parents go along. Or better yet, come along for a game of hide and seek among the huge sycamore trees. A little texture treatment in post and you’ve got some special memories to savor and share. Thanks to Hank and Luke for all those smiles!
Lately I’ve been meeting local small business owners who provide unique products and services—take South ‘n France, for example. They offer delicious bon bons that are completely made by hand. Charlene Dupray, the “southern half” of the company, said she needed a short informative video for their website, SouthnFrance.com. Pascal Siegler, professional chef and the “French half” demonstrated how these exquisite chocolate morsels are made. The resulting 2-minute movie was designed to be a warm and charming peek at this cute couple and their entrepreneurial efforts. If you’re still shopping for a tasty gift for your clients or loved ones, look no further! (Disclaimer: several bon bons were consumed in the making of this film.)
And read about the shoot in this awesome article, “Chocolate Movie Stars,” on the South ‘n France blog…. SouthnFrance.com/blog
On November 13th, some amazing athletes descended on Wilmington, NC, for the “Beach 2 Battleship” iron distance triathlon. PPD, a global research organization who partners with pharmaceutical companies, was the main sponsor and hired me to cover this event. In fact, several folks who have benefited from PPD clinical trials were a big part of the race. These survivors shared their stories of recovery, from brain tumors to breast cancer—making what was already a world-renowned race even more special.
Local small business owner Kevin Walker is upgrading his website and wanted some creative images of his work, installing high-end roofing systems. Having photographed a lot of homes, I’d never focused on just the roof. Here are two images that made it to the TOP of the edit. And yes, I had to crawl up there. Don’t tell my insurance agent.
Red Square sent over some of the ads they delivered to the Alabama State Port Authority. It’s so cool seeing my photographs in their final form. Bravo, creative team! Stephean Grimes, art director; Maureen Smith, account executive; Rich Sullivan, creative director. Thanks again to Red Square for bringing me back to ‘Bama!
