Showing posts with label Chapel Hill. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chapel Hill. Show all posts

Saturday, March 8, 2014

Family Portraits: Nicole, Zoe and Joseph on UNC Campus in Chapel Hill, NC

Nicole contacted me shortly after seeing some of my photos on UNC's campus during our recent snow/ice storms. As a former graduate, she thought it would make a perfect setting for portraits with her daughter, Zoe, and son Joseph!


It's hard to believe that just a couple days prior to this, the entire place was covered in ice! I was even still lacking power at my house, so it was nice to get out and do something. After taking a handful of posed shots, we took a casual stroll around campus. I let them lead the way and hung back to snap the candids - but Zoe and Joseph were more than happy to smile for the camera!






Everyone was having fun posing with their favorite trees... it's interesting to see how the personalities reflect!





We circled up to the Old Well so Nicole get get a portrait by herself there.





Everyone refreshed themselves with a fresh sip of water before we parted ways to enjoy the remainder of the beautiful day! Thanks to Nicole, Zoe and Joseph for having me out!

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Winter Storm Pax: Snowpocalypse (Day 2) in Chapel Hill, NC

After "Snowpocalypse" day one, I didn't get to venture very far outside my house for photos. I saw the snow start falling again around noon and put on the boots and gloves and grabbed the camera, because the snowflakes were so full and beautiful compared to day one (full of sleet).



Eventually, my three year old Pomeranian was subjected to the camera and the cold...


Snow mustache! I took him inside to warm up... he found comfort snuggling up in an afghan my mother crocheted for me.


And then when everything turned to ice, I went back out for a few more snaps.


Derek (my fiance) and I decided that this shot would make the most challenging and frustrating puzzle ever... which means we'll probably custom order one and attempt it. We're daredevils.

But my favorite two shots were with my newest 60mm lens...



I never knew ice crystals could be so beautiful!

And the next post you see from me will be from the opposite end of the spectrum, as I head for a short trip to Jamaica over the weekend!

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Winter Storm Pax: Snowpocalypse (Day 1) in Chapel Hill, NC

So, during the crazy winter snow storm, my fiance had to go in to work. We live a very short 5 mile drive from the restaurant he works at, and I wasn't about to brave the snow in my rear-wheel drive car. We called upon my father to safely chaperone him in a four-wheel drive jeep, and I decided to tag along to get some snowy shots from downtown Chapel Hill.


Needless to say, that "short" drive turned into 2.5 hours of absolute chaos. Regular traffic signals may as well have lost their meanings, as cars drove in every direction down every lane of the roads - even completely abandoning vehicles right in the middle of the road.

Fortunately, we did get my fiance safely to work... and my dad was kind enough to tote me around for the following scenery shots.



We stopped at the Old Well a couple times - while it was light and dark out. I never did get a shot I was truly satisfied with, thanks to endless amounts of people (like me!) trying to take photos in the snow there.


The Bell Tower wasn't getting much attention, in stark contrast to the Old Well. It was getting a bit late at this point, and I think everyone was starting to head in for the heat.


Recalling the long bridge at UNC hospital, I asked my dad to drive me that-a-way to snap a shot. I'm not typically a fan of architectural based photos (I prefer historical buildings and natural landscapes myself), but I have to admit the building and street lights reflecting off the snow and sky made for quite a pretty scene - especially from atop the bridge.

I hope everyone else stayed safe and warm during this storm!

Sunday, January 20, 2013

Engagement Photos: Amanda & Eddie at the Old Well on UNC Campus in Chapel Hill, NC


Amanda, who is one of my close friend's sister, came to me and asked if I could do a last minute, short engagement shoot while she and her new fiance were visiting my home town, Chapel Hill. This was shortly after I'd just  purchased my 70-200mm and 14-24mm lenses, so I was eager to test them out. Here's what we got in just 45 minutes!







While I was there I snapped one quick wide angle shot of the Old Well with the sun beginning to set behind it. It's such a beautiful structure!


Congrats and best wishes to Amanda and Eddie!