Here are a few favorites of Alystia and Fransua’s wedding at Ben Hill United Methodist Church and reception at the Westin Atlanta Airport. Despite the long distance planning (the bride completing her veterinary residency in Las Vegas and the groom working in Cleveland) everything came together perfectly.

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Congratulations on 4 years together!

Then

Now

So another technique I like to incorporate is the use of flare in my portraits.  Flare is the circles of light you get when you shoot towards the sun (or any light source). It’s caused when light bounces around inside the lens and hits the film or digital sensor. If it’s too much light or at the wrong angle it can ruin a photo. Done correctly it can really add a beautiful element. Here are a few examples.

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I love incorporating reflective surfaces into portraits. Mirrors are the most common but any shiny surface like glass, polished stone or even water will do. I generally have to see the image in my mind before I can place the subjects and frame the shot. Check out a few of my favorite photos which incorporate reflections.

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It’s rare that I meet someone with my first name but meeting someone with my first and last name is a treat. Nneka is graduating from high school in a couple of weeks. Here is a slideshow of her senior portraits.