Belle House Statesboro GA Wedding | Aaron Alyssa

Here is a quick sneak peak from Aaron and Alyssa's wedding at the Belle House in Statesboro Georgia. Lots more to come!

2011 NEW LEXUS LX570

Japanese carmaker Lexus claims that the new LX570 is better at off-roading than its predecessor and with engineering adapted from the Toyota Land Cruiser - a legendary 4x4 model - the LX570 is claimed to be the world's most capable and luxurious off-road vehicle.

 

The model is presently not imported by Lexus Malaysia but for those who must have one, Naza World is bringing in some units with prices starting from RM758,000 or US$ 216,600 (depending on whether the unit is reconditioned or brand new). The company also provides warranty and after-sales support to customers for the models it sells.

As the number indicates, this is a Lexus with a very big engine - 5.7 litres. It's the largest engine in the Lexus range and 5.7-litre V8 engine produces 270 kW/367 bhp and 530 Nm of torque. The V8, which runs on petrol and can go from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 8 seconds, is mated to a new 6-speed sequential-shift automatic transmission engineered for heavy-duty driving.

Anderson University Engagement Session | Meghan and Dalton

I love it when people point out cool locations for photo taking. When I was out shooting Meghan and Dalton's engagement session at Anderson University, they suggested we go out to this gas station to take a few more images.

Not that there isn't anything wrong with gas stations, but they aren't usually the first place I think of when trying to scope out places to shoot engagement sessions. I went along with their idea and WOW did it work out! They took me to this cool little abandoned gas station called Rankin's Grocery. Check out some of the images!






































Thanks for having me Meghan and Dalton! To view more images from their Engagement Session click here!

Photography Meeting Room Update

So ever since I got engaged last month  Debra and I have been on a little painting binge. Now that she will be moving in with me sometime in the future we have decided to take the next step in our relationship: Painting.

Let me tell you, if you are in a new relationship and want to see if it is going to last, trying painting a few rooms with your partner. It involves extreme dexterity, patience, urgency, and a full diagnosis of you and your partners strengths and weaknesses.

Well, I guess I'm going to be with Debra for awhile. We successfully painted not just my home studio, but also my dining room, and the kitchen. It took a couple tries to get the rolling and edging down but I think we did a great job. Here are some of the results:

Before...

Not bad but lacking character...




Step 1) Make it looks like a mess








Check out them skillz, the color is called "cathedral grey"




Painted the dinning room "deepest" grape



I decided that since I was painting the room "cathedral gray" it might not look so good if I had all black & white photos displayed on a grey wall. I prefer my photo studio not to look like it's constantly rainy and overcast.

Just this very week Megan from Build A Sign sends me an email. She has some new products that she would love for me to try out! After debating back and forth for a few weeks about what pictures to put up in my newly painted studio I decide to get 3 18x24" poly prints and a street sign for my front door. They just arrived last week and I have to say they are fantastic looking!



The new front door signage!




The new polystyrene art prints




These things are awesome, they are really thick and I actually have them hung with some small hooks




The finished room! Not bad at all!

Honda Insight Malaysia 2011

 Honda Malaysia has brought in the new Honda Insight to replace Honda Civic Hybrid and the price will be at RM98,000 for the new petrol electric hybrid by Honda. It was launched yesterday at the Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show (KLIMS) at PWTC. The Honda Insight wil be powered by an improved 1.3 liter i-VTEC engine which is similar to the Honda Civic Hybrid that produces 98hp at 5800 rpm. The Insight will be using the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)

In keeping with the car's green theme, appropriate driver aids are integrated into the vehicle's control systems to encourage gentler driving behaviours. The Ecological Drive Assist System (Eco Assist) combines functions such as a driver-activated ECON mode and real-time fuel economy display to help the drive optimize fuel consumption in a journey.

Safety-wise, the Insight has a 6-star rating by JNCAP for driver safety, and 5-star for passenger safety. Standard safety gear includes dual airbags, ABS, EBD, active head rests, and pedestrian friendly front crumple zones. The chassis design features Honda's Advanced Compatibiliy Engineering (ACE) structure, which reduces injury potential for occupants of both the Insight and also the colliding vehicle.

Winner: Best in Show | South Carolina Wedding Photographer Contest

Wow! This year is off to a great start! I just got word that I have been awarded "Best in Show" at yesterday's South Carolina Association of Wedding Photographer's annual judging! What an amazing honor!

The competition involves all the top wedding photographers in the state and is judged by several nationally accredited photographers and editors. It's crazy to think that last year I entered I got one honorable mention for Alexa and Preson's engagement session photos. And this year...

Not only did I win "Best in Show" I also walked away with one 1st place finish for the couples portrait category, a 2nd place entry for the bridal portrait category, a 3rd place finish for the group portrait category, and an honorable mention for one of my "getting ready" shots! I want to congratulate everyone who entered, there were some truly outstanding images presented!

Here are the winning images!!



Elizabeth and James on the Roof of the Westin Poinsett - Winner "Best in Show" & 1st Place "Couples Portrait"




A shot of Andrea from their Great Aunt Stella Wedding in Charlotte SC - Winner 2nd Place "Bridal Portrait"




A group portrait from Tia and Andy's Cliff's at Glassy Wedding - Winner 3rd Place "Group Portrait"




A shot from Lauren and Joe's Sumter SC Wedding - Winner Honorable Mention "Getting Ready"

Thank you everyone for your support! If your interested you can view all the results here! I've got tons of awesome weddings coming up so I can't wait for next year's contest!

Anderson Engagement Session Teaser

Just a quick teaser from Meghan and Dalton's awesome engagement session in Anderson, SC yesterday!

Spring has come to Greenville!

Alright I know spring is officially two more days away but I really don't care. Spring is here! I guess I'm just blessed to be able to live in a climate where spring comes a little earlier than the rest of the country. And thats a great thing! I'm not sure how much more winter I could have taken. The day's are getting longer, the weather is getting warmer (its forecast to be 81° tomorrow!), and the birds are starting to wake me up in the morning.

Last spring I decided to walk around downtown Greenville to get some pictures of spring, but this year I decided to flex my new 60mm macro lens and walk around my yard to get some shots! Enjoy!

Geneva Motor Show 2011-Reviews

Geneva 2011: Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4

The bright orange and extremely low supercar that Lamborghini has unveiled in Geneva is the replacement for the Murcielago. 

0-62mph in 2.9 seconds - the fastest production Lamborghini ever
- Top speed pegged at 217mph

Geneva 2011: BMW Vision ConnectedDrive

It's a two-seater convertible and the dramatic looks mark an all-new design direction for the German firm. It follows on from the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept car that was shown at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show and features similarly radical design and up-to-the-minute technology. 

Geneva 2011: Audi A3 Concept

Geneva 2011: Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe

Geneva 2011:MINI Cooper SD

Hamman BMW X6 bodykit

Hamann has released the decidedly abrasive Tycoon EVO M, its take on the 2011 BMW X6. The vehicle develops 670 hp at 6,000 rpm and 950 Nm at 1,500-5,650 rpm, making for an increase of 115 hp and 100 Nm over the stock M vehicle. Performance numbers include a 0-100 kph time of 4.2 seconds and a 300 kph top speed, the last aided by the removal of the speed limiter.

Outside, the big Bimmer has been widened by 60 millimeters, taking it from huge to gargantuan. Its new-found size is set off by a carbon-accented matte-black paint scheme sitting atop 23-inch wheels at all four corners, also in matte black. The taillights, roof rack, hood, rear spoiler, antenna and exhaust surround all get the carbon fiber treatment.

for the interior features, most of their applications made of nanai salmon leather, which as its name suggests, has the characteristic structure of salmon skin, things get truly insane. Hamann says its as durable and luxurious as traditional interior leather, and carries the look and structure of salmon skin. In reality, it looks very similar to snake skin. Setting off the interesting trim choice is the usual litany of Alacantara-trimmed seats and quilted leather upholstery

Downtown Greenville SC Night Photos

Back when I was just getting into photography I used to go out all the time and try to make some awesome night photos. There was just something about night photography that really intrigued me. Maybe it was the fact that you have a TON of control over the light or maybe it was just the fact that if you leave the shutter open and a car drives by you get these cool light streaks!

Anyways I went out around downtown Greenville, SC with my good friend Dan last Monday to see if I still had it in me to do some night photos. I got a few shots that didn't turn out too bad!


The awesome view of Downtown Greenville, SC from the church street bridge



Looking across main street toward the westin


Light trails on the church street bridge in Greenville


The Chamber of Commerce Building Downtown Greenville