Robbins duo have fun in Madison County

Ginger and Danny Robbins of Gluckstadt gave me a ring in the Fall to join them in Madison County for a half-day shoot at a friend's home ... and did it turn out to be a fun day.

Gorgeous weather, with a touch of overcast in the sky, made for some pretty nice photos.

We were all over the map with style and personality ... both are laid back and fun, with Ginger being a typical Southern Belle, and Danny being a noble Army Lt. Col. who exuded respect when wearing his dress blues.

We played with reflections, silhouettes, available light, strobes and reflectors ... all while maintaining the traditional, yet edgy wedding portraits.

Can't wait for the reception! ;)

Brittany Smith Bridals at Luckett

A great time was had at Luckett Lodge last week, primarily due to the company! Tammy and Brittany Smith joined me for a bridal portrait shoot overlooking the cypress slough.

The heat played havoc on faces, and the sudden summer thunder boomer provided a few wind gusts that took our strobes out of play for a short time.

But, we were able to make it all come together for some gorgeous shots!

Check out our Facebook page to see more! ;)

A Touch of ... Web?

Now this gets us excited about the new season!

For brides who book with von Images after May 10, 2010, they will get a free Web site with all of their images for one year.

A customized Web site for the Big Day, complete with the photos from the event, as well as any video from the festivities.

What a great way to share the memories quickly with family members all over the world. We are very excited to offer this to our wonderful clients!

Taste of Louisiana in Gum Springs

Heather and Christian wanted a small wedding, with close family and friends to help them celebrate their pending nuptials.


The wedding was small, romantic and lovely, but the personality around the event was off the charts! Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez is exactly the feeling at this outstanding event.


The bride wore a gorgeous, custom-made bridal gown, accented with black ... it was awesome! And the accentuating bridesmaids dresses made for a perfect photo. 


On the guys' side, Christian and his groomsmen sported a traditional tux with classy striped ties ... and were the talk of the event by the ladies in attendance ... dapper to the bone, I think I heard!


The reception was where the 'taste' of Louisiana came in ...Heather's Aunt Lisa Dupont, of Moreauville, La., put together a spread fit for royalty ... including two exquisitely-designed bride and groom cakes. From bacon-wrapped jumbo shrimp, to crawfish bread and Cajun enchiladas ... there wasn't an empty stomach left after this bash. I can't go without mentioning the five-layer, caramel cake from the bride's confection. OMG is all I can muster ... OMG!


Heather and Christian are honeymooning in Atlanta, and will reside in the Jackson area.


Want to see more? Go to von Images' Facebook site, and find Heather and Christian!

Nelson-Walls Nuptials

The Nelson-Walls event held in Raymond, Mississippi at the Eagle Ridge Conference Center this summer was hot in all aspects.

Though the temperature outdoors was hovering around 95 degrees, the predictable scattered thunderstorms helped cool off the temps, but not the fun of the day.

Christina had a gorgeous white dress, with red and white accents from the bouquet.

The theme of the event was Asian, with intricate fans, privacy walls and flowers throughout the facility.

The reception was oh, so festive, with Asian cuisine and desserts for all to enjoy.

All day, the bride, though nervous, provided some great shots that will long be remembered by friends and loved-ones.

Who ever said small towns don't know how to throw a party!?