I am a very experienced photographer with over thirty years as a professional. I taught photography at The University of Georgia and have freelanced as a photojournalist during that time for a number of regional and national publications. I have also had vast experience in film and video working with the Vince Dooley Show (University of Georgia Football), the Atlanta Olympic Games and television news documentaries. My wedding experience covers over twenty five years during which I have photographed hundreds of weddings. Like most progressive professional photographers, I have moved from using silver based films to digital imaging. The new professional digital cameras offer sharpness and detail exceeding that of film as well as the ability to manipulate the image. This offers many advantages including the ability to print any image in both color and black & white, and allows you to print photographs on your home computer.

I see my role as a wedding photographer as that of a photojournalist or story teller trying to capture in pictures all the excitement and emotion of your most special day. My usual approach is to start one or two hours before the ceremony photographing the bride and brides maids as they prepare for the wedding. There are always a lot of great visual opportunities here to capture lifelong friendships and the emotions present. Likewise, I also work with the groom and his groomsmen as they get ready for the big event. Here again, lifelong friendships provide for great photographs. Just before the ceremony begins I try to capture the wedding party and especially the bride and her father as they prepare to walk down the aisle. During the ceremony I usually take limited photographs depending on the wishes of the bride as well as the restrictions of the church and minister. Immediately after the ceremony I photograph the new couple as they kiss and walk up the aisle and their first candid moments outside the church.

Immediately after the ceremony my role shifts from photojournalist to studio photographer as I photograph the posed wedding party and family groups in the church. I use additional professional lighting equipment to assure that these photographs are of the highest quality. It is important to have a wedding director or family member responsible for gathering the various family groups you wish photographed. With a little organization, this part of the photographic process will take only a short time and you can quickly be on your way to the reception.

At the reception I once again become a story teller trying to capture the couple with friends and family in candid moments. The presentation of the couple, the first dance, cutting the cake(s), toasts, throwing the bouquet and garter and other traditional pictures are covered as are candid shots which are a major part of the coverage. I am, of course, available to take any and all special photographs you might wish.

I always like to meet with the couple before the wedding to discuss their desires as to photographic coverage and special pictures they want taken. I am also available for engagement photographs, rehearsal dinners and family portraits. Please inquire about rates for these services.

My prices are based on services rendered and are time oriented. Photographic prints, albums and photographic CD's are included based on the package chosen. I hope you will allow me to be a part of your most special day. I will work with you in any way I can to assure your wedding is everything you desire. Please see the examples of my work as well as wedding packages and prices.