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Dominion Club
May 16, 2009 // Wedding
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                Saturday, May 16, 2009 - perfect weather for Jordan and Nick to enjoy an outdoor ceremony on the grounds of the Dominion Club.


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                                                 Bill Gilliam of Choice Entertainment was flawless.

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Jessica & Ross
May 9, 2009 // Wedding
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                                            The hills were alive in wonderful West Virginia with the sound of bag pipes (Saturday, May 9, 2009)


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                                                                            Jessica and her Dad just before the ceremony.

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                                                               Their first kiss. Taken from the balcony of St. Leo's Catholic church in Inwood, WV.

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                                     The Purple Iris Inn in Hartwood, West Virginia. When they first saw the Inn, they knew then that it would be the perfect place for their reception. 
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Nicole & Traver
May 2, 2009 // Wedding
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                                  St. Bridget's Catholic Church in Richmond.


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3 mistakes to avoid.....
April 8, 2009 // Information / tips / Wedding
3 mistakes to avoid when hiring a wedding photographer

Here is a link to an article on another blog - "International Society of Professional Wedding Photographers." It may offer some insight for choosing the right photographer for your wedding.

And I was quoted in the piece, they also used one of my favorite wedding images (below). A candid moment between the bride and her mom - just before leaving the Commonwealth Club in Richmond.

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And the winner is.....
April 2, 2009 // Wedding
Well, 9th place - but I was happy to receive a ninth place award for a "First Dance" image - taken recently at The Jefferson Hotel in Richmond.. 


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Above is my 9th place photo - "First Dance" category. But you should check out all of the images from the latest WPJA worldwide contest - WPJA Contest Results  . 

The Wedding Photojournalist Association (WPJA) is also a perfect place to begin your search for a wedding photographer. The primary emphasis of the organization is really geared to photojournalism and editorial style wedding coverage.

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