Professional level cameras like the Nikon D3 and D300 that I use have the ability for fine-tuning the focus parameters of each lens. I just spent all day yesterday re-calibrating every lens to every camera body combination. It was a chore. But now all my glass will be at peak sharpness as we head into wedding season. J
Come hang out with me at the Chic-fil-A on Magwood (West Ashley) between 5:00-8:00 tonight! Chic-fil-A is generously donating 10% of all sales for our mission trip to Tanzania this summer!!!
Come hang out with me at the Chic-fil-A on Magwood (West Ashley) between 5:00-8:00 tonight! Chic-fil-A is generously donating 10% of all sales for our mission trip to Tanzania this summer!!!
World No. 8 and defending champion Samantha Stosur has officially entered the 2011 Family Circle Cup. Stosur, the first player to commit to the tournament, returns to Daniel Island where she set the event’s mark for the fastest championship victory on record by defeating Vera Zvonareva 6-0, 6-3, in just 52 minutes. Marking the tournament’s 39th consecutive year, the Family Circle Cup, a Sony Ericsson WTA Tour Premier event, will be held April 2-10, 2011 at the Family Circle Tennis Center in historic Charleston, South Carolina.
Samantha Stosur, the 20th champion in the Family Circle Cup’s storied history, said, “I’ve always enjoyed competing in Charleston, and I really look forward to defending my title at this historic event. The city is beautiful and the fans are very knowledgeable, so it’s always exciting to play this tournament.” She added “Winning the Family Circle Cup has certainly been an important highlight of my career”.
As one of the Official Photographers of the Family Circle Cup, I’m always honored when one of my images is selected for the Stadium Banner!!! This shot was taken on a rooftop overlooking the Charleston city skyline during a private photography session Samantha granted us after winning the title. I used a Nikon D3 with 70-200VRI. Since she was back-lit by the sun, I used an SB-800 off to my left to light her and placed a second one behind her to add a little bling to the trophy. Flashes were triggered via RadioPoppers and a camera-mounted SB-900 in commander mode.
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I was goofing off with my good friend and fellow photographer, Gary (www.colemanphotography.com) while he was doing a series on “Eyes”. Here’s a couple of the shots he did of mine. Pretty funny stuff!!! J
Last year Cami & I started offering Photo Guest Books to our brides and grooms. We can’t BELIEVE what a huge hit they have become!!! These beautiful coffee-table books are printed on fine-art silk paper, containing each couple’s favorite images from any of their Signature Shoots...like The Proposal, their Engagement Sesssion, or the Bridal Shoot. Each page has space around the images where guests can sign the book, leave fun comments, or write a few words of wisdom. Folks just love looking through all the pictures, often passing the book around the reception. And the couple loves all the personal comments and well-wishes that make the book a very special keepsake instead of just the generic guest book with blank lines as a record of all who attended. It’s a win-win and we love being a part of that!
Last year at the Family Circle Cup, Caroline Wozniacki and Vera Zvonareva were locked in a semi-final battle when Caroline slipped and twisted her ankle…a very scary moment for ANY athlete. But she recovered quickly and both players had an excellent 2010. This year at the Australian Open, Caroline came in ranked #1 and Vera was #2!!! They’ve both played some exceptional tennis throughout this first Grand Slam of the year. So I was pretty sure they were going to be our finalists!!! But Na Li, who has been on fire in 2011, and Kim Clijsters, who’s always a tough competitor, had other plans for the top seeds. Yup, I’m sad to say Caroline Wozniacki and Vera Zvonareva are out of the 2011 Australian Open Tennis Championships.
Press Release: |
Charleston, SC – 01/26, 2011 - WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, is thrilled to announce Chris & Cami Photography has been selected to receive the prestigious annual WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011 for Photography! Recognition for the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011 is determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 750,000 WeddingWire newlyweds. Our past clients are among those that shared their experiences on WeddingWire, the largest wedding review site in the nation. Chris & Cami Photography stands among the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire community, representing quality and service excellence within the wedding industry. Awards were given to the top wedding professionals across 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers, and were based on the overall professional achievements throughout the past year. “WeddingWire is honored to celebrate the success of the top-rated wedding professionals within the WeddingWire community,” said Timothy Chi, WeddingWire’s Chief Executive Officer. “With the annual Bride’s Choice Awards™ program, WeddingWire has the unique opportunity to recognize the best wedding professionals across the US and Canada. We applaud Chris & Cami for their professionalism and dedication to enhancing the wedding planning experience last year.” We are happy to announce that Chris & Cami Photography is among the very best Photographers within the WeddingWire Network, which includes leading wedding planning sites WeddingWire, Martha Stewart Weddings, Project Wedding and Weddingbee. Chris & Cami remarked, “We would love to thank all our wonderful past clients for nominating us to receive the prestigious Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011”. |
Many thanks to the incredibly knowledgeable Mark Suban from Nikon Professional Services for teaching the “All Things Nikon” Seminar yesterday! It was held at the Charleston Center for Photography, graciously hosted by Stacy Pearall & Andy Dunaway. We really drilled down into the dark recesses of our menu systems, and talked about the myriad of tools and settings at our disposal in these amazing cameras to help us make the most use of them and get the best images in every situation! Plus of course it’s always fun to play with the latest new lenses and accessories that are out. J
(Some of these were shot on my new Nikon Coolpix P-7000, which I love! Others were shot with one of my D3s and either the 50mm f1.4G or the 14-24 f2.8.)
Earlier this week I had the pleasure of meeting Walt Dunlap. He’s done quite a bit of stage acting in his career and is looking to re-focus on the TV/Film industry. So I had the privilege of helping him create a new Portfolio Head Shot. You know the old adage…you never get a second chance to make a good first impression. Hopefully, capturing Walt’s fun and engaging personality in this portrait will make for a good calling card as he moves forward. I wish you all the best in all your new adventures, Walt!
In 1994, Chris and Cami were pursuing separate photographic careers when a chance encounter brought them together. At the time, Chris was the Sales Manager for Click Camera's location in Huber Heights, OH. Cami was the Lab Manager for the company's location in Dayton, OH. When Chris' lab tech had to leave work one day due to an emergency, Cami volunteered to cover the void. What began as a professional courtesy soon turned into...well...as they say, the rest is history! Since getting married and moving to Charleston in 1995, Chris & Cami have become one of the most well respected and highly sought after photography teams in South Carolina! With Chris creating most of the photography, and Cami taking care of the editing and post production design, they are able to provide the type of quality products, reasonable pricing, and personal service that every client deserves!
