I Love this Image !!

I guess I'm an old romantic , this image reminds me of a painting I saw many years ago. I can't remember the artist . This is from one of our engagement sessions

Gimme something real !!

Yesterday I posted about an image that I loved . It is a great photo regardless of any manipulation ,the emotion and feeling are there. Everyday one of my favorite blogs is A Photo Editor . Today's post was about in so many words " show me something real, something I can feel" . Rob Haggert is a photo editor looking at thousands of images all the time for his clients and magazines . I'm sure some of you have done the same looking for a photographer for your wedding.
His issue was "what do I tell a photographer about their work when I know they just went through the motions". Even though it's good or even fantastic it's the same as many others. Where's your soul??
Now that i'm blogging I want to use this forum to express my feelings and for you to know who I am as a photographer . The images I have posted here are I think some of the best and powerful images I've been witness to. Love is the answer !!!
I truly believe that of all the categories in photography ,weddings are a place that the soul must shine. I don't believe it is enough to just make pretty pictures ,anyone can do that. They must come from another place. Don't get me wrong I love to do cool fashion type stuff but "gimme something real" is my soul.

Sometimes it just works !

I know I've said in the past how I really long for the days of film. I love the B&W work of photographers like Robert Frank . I feel today that some of the fun of photography is gone because it's a keystroke to create . Sometimes though you play around with stuff and wow it just works. I'm not a fan of photoshop but this works!!
I believe that if you can use the computer to enhance the work thats all good. Because the basic image and message must be there first. I just love how Christina"s vail and the plaster on the wall kind of create a sense of motion not to mention the almost kiss. I like to get that moment just before they touch,very romantic wouldn't you say??

Anna & Brandon

I had the honor to be part of a special day for a friend of mine, the brides dad Randy Buckwalter. I have had the privilege to work for Randy doing photography at the company he works at Harleysville insurance for about 20 plus years.
I was very excited and honored that Randy and his family chose me to be their photographer. Randy and Tammie his wife love their daughter as does Brandons family love him .
Knowing Randy all this time I had a special insight to his feelings and I knew their was a strong bond there. So you can know how I felt when they chose me. I know Randy would only have the best for his daughter.
Thanks Randy !

Hi I'm back

I hope everyone has had a great summer. We have had some amazing and wonderful weddings . I will be sharing many great images with you so here we go.

Where did May go ??

I cant believe it is already June!! But i do love summer and I hope to show you many great images from the season. I have some very cool photos from an Engagement session a few weeks ago. I waqs really surprised when Brad and Kendra said they would wade out in the creek . It all about fun and we sure had some,take a look !

Thank You , Everyone !!!

Welcome,

Since this is my first real post I want to say Thank You to all of my family , friends and clients who have supported ,helped and guided me all these years.

I want to especially say Thank you to my grandmom Louise Whitenight ,who with out her belief in me I never would have had the opportunity to do all the great things I've done and the great things to come.

Sincerely , Kevin