There is much to be said about New Year's wisdom in this industry. From all signs, it looks to be a fantastic year.
From metallic papers to custom-made coffee-table books, the new technology is outstanding.
I'll get started in March with my first event of the season ... and I can't wait to hit the streets of Vicksburg again for what is sure to be a lovely event.
February 2, 2008
August 23, 2007
May 22, 2007
Beautiful Bride ... do you want your photos? ;)
Happy ... Ummm ... Happy
These were the words to describe this beautiful bride in Brookhaven, Mississippi earlier this year. The wedding was beautifully set at a bed and breakfast in the downtown area of Brookhaven. Everyone had a lovely time, and she made my shoot very easy. She's gorgeous! Even her fiance had a little swagger going, and he was dapper and a true gentleman.
Bad Moon Rising?
A funny thing happened this year ... four brides (or grooms) backed out of their weddings thus far.
This is a scary trend. Why so many 'call-it-quits' relationships? Could it be a financial thing, or did the bachelor or bachelorette party turn out to be more than a gathering of good friends?
Funny thing is, there were more brides to book on the dates that were canceled, although my mind was on the couple that originally booked von Images! ;)
I hope all is well in Cupidville!
Stay tuned for photos from a wedding in Brookhaven, Miss. Very nice!
This is a scary trend. Why so many 'call-it-quits' relationships? Could it be a financial thing, or did the bachelor or bachelorette party turn out to be more than a gathering of good friends?
Funny thing is, there were more brides to book on the dates that were canceled, although my mind was on the couple that originally booked von Images! ;)
I hope all is well in Cupidville!
Stay tuned for photos from a wedding in Brookhaven, Miss. Very nice!
May 9, 2007
Vicksburg continues to come through ...
We all knew the heat was coming, but, boy, did it come heavy this past weekend in Vicksburg!
I was honored to shoot the Cammie Stillwell wedding at Cedar Grove Mansion right off the Mississippi River on Saturday. The bride was beautiful and the groom was calm and collected -- despite the 100 percent humidity and near-90 degree temperatures.
The grounds were great and provided just the right backdrop for that great Southern wedding!
I wish Cammie and Graham the best of luck!
January 14, 2007
Cash has eye on the Money
I wrapped up a shoot in Jackson, Miss. last week for a model from Hattiesburg.She wanted new headshots and comp cards for an upcoming trade show with a number of different agencies.
We used the state capitol building and the surrounding grounds as a backdrop for the shoot.
It was 73 degrees in mid-January, so we did a few street shots, as well. It's nice to have no traffic in a downtown metropolis.
I'm excited to find out if her new additions to her portfolio will help her land a gig.She said she had a reading (monologue) to prepare for, and was contemplating using excerpts from The Notebook or The Color Purple.
January 11, 2007
Older, but wiser?
On a day where most people recollect on their past, I can't help but think about what lies ahead for JBvF!
Yeah, I'm a year older than you have to be to run for president of the Ol' USofA, but, I have so much to look forward to.
I have a great family -- a loving wife, a beautiful new son, two great stepkids, great parents and an extended family that always seems to have my back.
I heard a guy say, "If you live in the past, you die in the past."
I like that.
For too long, I would dwell on "what could I have done differently" or "What if ..."
Well, I'm tired of asking "What if ..." and I'm ready to put a foot in front of me instead of behind me.
So, I'm hoping by this time next year, I can report that I have done nothing but positive things in my life, and have found success and happiness in everything I do.
Hell, I've always got brand new days with the ones I love!
Isn't that worth living for?
Yeah, I'm a year older than you have to be to run for president of the Ol' USofA, but, I have so much to look forward to.
I have a great family -- a loving wife, a beautiful new son, two great stepkids, great parents and an extended family that always seems to have my back.
I heard a guy say, "If you live in the past, you die in the past."
I like that.
For too long, I would dwell on "what could I have done differently" or "What if ..."
Well, I'm tired of asking "What if ..." and I'm ready to put a foot in front of me instead of behind me.
So, I'm hoping by this time next year, I can report that I have done nothing but positive things in my life, and have found success and happiness in everything I do.
Hell, I've always got brand new days with the ones I love!
Isn't that worth living for?
First time is always the best!
The following is an excerpt from Allison B. Mazurak's blog detailing her first solo wedding as a professional photographer. I think she did a great job!
This wedding was a blast. Both the bride and groom were completely laid back which made it a totally comfortable environment for shooting.
Stephanie and Lawson seem totally in love and their families seemed so excited for them.
The ceremony was nice and short with candles lit behind them. Candlelight shots are often tough, but this worked out well because they kept some lights on in the Richland church.
The couple exited to a fanfare of sparklers, which caused a bit of smoke as they came out.
And as Stephanie said: “This idea might have been better on paper!” Her dress even got singed a bit from one of the sparklers, but nothing ruined their day.
Guests headed over to the reception hall for food, cake and even a dance.
Looking back through the photos, they’ll have lots of nice candids of the bride getting ready, the groom with his groomsmen and family enjoying the day. I love that they let me document their big day!
This wedding was a blast. Both the bride and groom were completely laid back which made it a totally comfortable environment for shooting.
Stephanie and Lawson seem totally in love and their families seemed so excited for them.
The ceremony was nice and short with candles lit behind them. Candlelight shots are often tough, but this worked out well because they kept some lights on in the Richland church.
The couple exited to a fanfare of sparklers, which caused a bit of smoke as they came out.
And as Stephanie said: “This idea might have been better on paper!” Her dress even got singed a bit from one of the sparklers, but nothing ruined their day.
Guests headed over to the reception hall for food, cake and even a dance.
Looking back through the photos, they’ll have lots of nice candids of the bride getting ready, the groom with his groomsmen and family enjoying the day. I love that they let me document their big day!
December 19, 2006
Grenada Wedding ... Old Friends
Amanda Gordon is a wonderful bride!
That's how I describe the oh, so pleasant event in Grenada, Miss. last weekend. The bride and groom were so laid back, making for dynamite photos. Even Amanda's aunt helped keep everything flowing smoothly, and despite being held in a church without windows (and boy, was it dark!) all went well.
I was able to set up a pair of continuous flood lights that really helped out for the altar shots.
The ceremony was packed, and only lit by candles, so long exposure was a must, and the landscape shots, along with the portions of the vows where NO ONE MOVED were the only shots to get.
Probably the hardest part of the night came at the end, when the couple left (at dark) with only sparklers to light their way to their car. I didn't want to use flash to kill the sparkle, but didn't want to pop these guys with just sparkler light as they ran to their car. So, I ran backwards at their pace and popped a few medium exposure shots and they came out well, with a ton of movement around them, but their faces were crisp.
After the wedding, I was taken to dinner by a longtime friend from Batesville, David Howell -- a publisher of a newspaper in Water Valley. He introduced me to his beautiful bride and we rolled through a few lagers and devoured a few big steaks. It was an awesome night for me, because everyone who knows Barin von, knows friendship is a very important part of life!
Meanwhile, back at the Bat Cave ...
Alison Birk Mazurak shot her first solo wedding! She said it was an awesome experience, and I'm confident her business is about to take a turn for the better ... as in 'Boy, is she going to be BUSY!'
Congrats, AB!
That's how I describe the oh, so pleasant event in Grenada, Miss. last weekend. The bride and groom were so laid back, making for dynamite photos. Even Amanda's aunt helped keep everything flowing smoothly, and despite being held in a church without windows (and boy, was it dark!) all went well.
I was able to set up a pair of continuous flood lights that really helped out for the altar shots.
The ceremony was packed, and only lit by candles, so long exposure was a must, and the landscape shots, along with the portions of the vows where NO ONE MOVED were the only shots to get.
Probably the hardest part of the night came at the end, when the couple left (at dark) with only sparklers to light their way to their car. I didn't want to use flash to kill the sparkle, but didn't want to pop these guys with just sparkler light as they ran to their car. So, I ran backwards at their pace and popped a few medium exposure shots and they came out well, with a ton of movement around them, but their faces were crisp.
After the wedding, I was taken to dinner by a longtime friend from Batesville, David Howell -- a publisher of a newspaper in Water Valley. He introduced me to his beautiful bride and we rolled through a few lagers and devoured a few big steaks. It was an awesome night for me, because everyone who knows Barin von, knows friendship is a very important part of life!
Meanwhile, back at the Bat Cave ...
Alison Birk Mazurak shot her first solo wedding! She said it was an awesome experience, and I'm confident her business is about to take a turn for the better ... as in 'Boy, is she going to be BUSY!'
Congrats, AB!
November 6, 2006
Quick wedding at The Fairview
It was a first-time visit to The Fairview Inn in the Belhaven District of Jackson, Miss.
A circa. 1900 mansion was the backdrop for an extremely romantic event for the bride and groom.
We got started early due to an early sunset (it's November) and a possibility of showers. The bride was gorgeous, and combined with the columns on the antebellum home, this shoot screamed Southern elegance.
Plenty of great photoscapes to use with bride and groom, including majestic magnolias and exquisite detail inside the mansion.
An event I won't soon forget!
A circa. 1900 mansion was the backdrop for an extremely romantic event for the bride and groom.
We got started early due to an early sunset (it's November) and a possibility of showers. The bride was gorgeous, and combined with the columns on the antebellum home, this shoot screamed Southern elegance.
Plenty of great photoscapes to use with bride and groom, including majestic magnolias and exquisite detail inside the mansion.
An event I won't soon forget!
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