My very first wedding
Seven years ago I had no idea that the photographs I took at my cousin Josh’s wedding would lead to my current profession as a wedding photojournalist.I just wanted to take some nice photos as a gift to Josh and Carly. Even though they had hired a traditional wedding photographer, I felt I would be [...]
Choosing your maid of honor: South Louisiana Wedding
Early on in my work as a wedding photojournalist I realized the importance of a good maid of honor. I had the privilege of photographing Kelly and Kyle’s wedding at Oak Alley Plantation in Louisiana. Soon after arriving to photograph Kelly getting ready, I was introduced to her maid of honor and best friend since [...]
It's a Girl!
Our dear friends and neighbors, the Sussons, had a baby girl on Friday and we had the privilege of visiting Mom and baby in the hospital last night. Dad needed a lift to the hospital, so we packed up the car with an extra bench for the Susson mini-van and headed out. First we had [...]
Can't blog without the dog
Who can blog without posting a picture of their dog? Here’s a recent one of my dog Barney. He’s part lab and part something very friendly with an underbite. He’s six. I got him when he was a puppy from the local animal shelter. I actually knew him when he was with his mom at [...]
A favorite from Tybee Island
Here’s a photo of my daughter-in-law Jess as she is “coming down the aisle” on the beach at Tybee Island. Photographing family is some of the most challenging and rewarding work we do. I feel lucky I had the opportunity to document this memorable moment. www.cbrownphoto.com
Meditating with my cat Candler
I was checking out blogs for inspiration last night and ran across this great blog site from Kay Beaton. The topic for January 5th was being mindful in 2008. After reading Kay’s post and some of the comments, I decided that being mindful for me starts with daily meditation. I used to to do it, [...]
The carriage photo
The photo at the top of the blog (well it used to be at the top of the blog) was taken in 2007 at a beautiful wedding in Picayune, Mississippi. Anthony and Bethany, both dance instructors, chose to tie the knot beside a lovely lake. Bethany decided to ride in style on her way to [...]
