Rachel: A Real Heel

Well, I have photographed everything from food to Duke fans, but today I had the real pleasure of photographing someone who really knows what UNC stands for--University of National Champions. Everyone meet Rachel. She is a budding young journalist attending the University of Thrill on the Hill.

I enjoyed her session today because I think she has taken photos professionally or something as she was able to anticipate my next posing idea. Professional or not, it was a pleasure, and I wish her well on the Hill.

Duke v. UNC

Normally, I don't like anything that even resembles Duke University especially anything related to their basketball team. Heck, I don't think I have more than two friends that went to Duke, and those two I knew from high school. I couldn't dump them just because they went to Duke, could I? Trust me, I thought about it.

Well, I have found someone with Duke connections that I really enjoyed meeting--my latest portrait model. UNC fans and others meet Amy--a 2009 graduate of that school in Durham. Even Dookies deserve, what I think are good images.

Amy is an aspiring attorney, and the good news is that she is considering coming over to the Carolina Blue by attending the UNC School of Law. Whew, I hope she gets it right.

Friendship

We all have met people that have come into our lives for a certain period of time, and then they exit as quickly as they entered. Few of us have a bunch of people that we call friends that we have known for years. Well, Chris Miller is a person that became a friend in 1990, and continues to be a friend. More than just a friend, Chris Miller is a fraternity brother and the person that I have to chosen to take care of the health of my daughters. Dr. Chris Miller always goes beyond the call of duty to make sure my little treasures get the best care. Chris and his lovely wife Claudia have also selected me on a professional level to be one of the photographers at their wedding reception in Charleston, SC. I take my profession seriously, but you can tell that Chris and I go way back to the Great Hall at UNC because I had to cut a dance move or two at the end of his reception. Thanks Chris for being a friend and trusting me with your images from your big day. To see more the images from Chris and Claudia's wedding reception, please visit www.jharrisphotography.net/slideshows/ChrisandClaudia

Allison Bailey

Here is Allison. We had a great time together taking photos this past Saturday. Little did I know prior to the session that Ms. Bailey has had some prior modeling experience. We had a great time, and I look forward to working with her again.

Coming Up!

Well, the end of this week appears to be shaping up nicely from a photography standpoint. I am almost finished editing the wedding from the Allan Johnson and Eula Aiken wedding from May 23, 2009 at the Revolution Mill. I think that is a pretty good turnaround on delivering over 300 images from their wedding day. Their package calls for less images, but I always strive to tell the story even if it means providing more images with no additional compensation. I am a business man, but I am also a storyteller.

I also have a portrait session scheduled for Thursday and for Saturday morning. Stay tuned for some exciting images from my portrait sessions on Thursday and Saturday. As always, I am hoping that the images will be pleasing to the subjects and the readers.

Take care!

Photography Marathon

If you don't think photography is a workout, then try carrying two cameras, lenses and other accessories for eight (8) hours during a wedding. Well, I just got in from doing a wedding with Jonathan McCardell in High Point, NC with the wedding reception in Thomasville, NC. It is always great to work with other photographers, and I learned something new tonight that might help my images during a reception. Next weekend, I will be in action again with Renee McCardell. Don't take photographers lightly, this is a serious profession just like practicing medicine or practicing law.

Lady in the Mask

Well, I promised to reveal the mystery Superhero to you today, and here she is--Laura Koshel an interior designer from the Triangle area. To learn more about her and her ability to help you with your residential design woes, please check out http://local.decoratingden.com/lkoshel/aboutme.html. And by the way, she is no villain!