I just love getting compliments from people who look at my photography. I wish, though, that sometimes I could be a fly on the wall and be ale to hear what people have to say about my photographs without them knowing I was there.

That's not to say I a suspicious I am being lied to, but more to say that it would be a great experience to hear feedback without the expectation that people are likely commenting on what they like and not commenting on what they don't.

More often when I am meeting with people I am watching what they don't say more than I am watching what they do say. This has always proven helpful to me when trying to gauge what a client is looking for from me.

At least, it seems to be doing well for me.


-- Posted From My iPad because I am a proud nerd.

Location:N Jaguar Ct,Cary,United States

Juliann and Kirk

This wedding was in Chapel Hill, NC and the Reception was at Sarah P Duke Garden's.

This wedding went spectacularly and it was all due to the bride's eagerness to have great photos of the wedding day. I won't say the photos were a bigger part of the day than the event itself BUT the photos were such an important part of her day that most other events were scheduled with the desire to have specific photosdone.

Some may call that a bridezilla to be so thorough (Juliann herself calls herself a bridezilla) but I totally disagree. Because she spoke, planned and was organized - I know she is going to be tremendously happy.

Thoughts of working with non-models

You'd think over time that one would get bored or tired of working with people who have had no particular training in posing or posturing or otherwise making themselves look magnificent for a photographer.

I have to admit that on occasion I tend to get a good chuckle out of certain events. A good natured chuckle, of course. I mean, I do not even have to try to be a photographer like you see on Top Model or other such show with pompous and arrogant "artists" barking orders and generally making pretty people cry for no other reason than ratings.

No, not I.

But... A good hearted chuckle is something we can all share. I find that I myself have the hardest time explaining what I mean the bride to do or how to hold her hand or bend her back and show her neck, etc...

Occasionally, you will even catch me poorly attempting to show a bride how to make her body look like a sexy S-Curve. Believe me when I tell you that is not an event you want to participate in unless you really want a good heart laugh.


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Location:N Jaguar Ct,Cary,United States

Bridal portrait at UNC Chapel Hill planetarium

I had a formal bridal portrait session yesterday at the planetarium in UNC Chapel Hill. My bride used to work there so we were able to get the place to ourself yesterday which made life much nicer ;-)

I am not sure how to say this without sounding pompous or arrogant but I really did an amazing job. It totally helped to have a beautiful woman to work with who had as much fun with the event as me but the photos are beyond amazing. I just wish I could share them before the wedding day in June but cannot since the husband to be is supposed to be kept in the dark.

At least I can show them to friends and to the bride soon enough.


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Location:Chapel Hill NC

Bridal Show at the Durham, NC Hilton

Well, I did it. I just finished up with my first bridal show on the east coast over at the Hilton Hotel in Durham, NC. I've been to a lot of bridal shows over the years and this one was unique in this one, very memorable way... I felt like I really was able to connect with some people and had more time to really chat with them.

Certainly there were less brides than at some of the other shows I've been part of in the Bay Area, but I think I enjoyed the fact that there were fewer people at the show and the conversations ended up being more meaningful.

I have some follow up calls to make now. Ciao for now!

Ocean Isle, NC Wedding

Stephanie and Justin got married last weekend in Ocean Isle Beach, NC. Being a photographer for destination weddings presents its challenges (mostly in making sure I pack everything I am going to need), but, as you can see from the photos, the location is always stunning and filled with opportunity.

It is important to mention that we stayed at the Ocean Isle Inn because the place is just awesome. Large affordable rooms, ocean view and wonderful customer service. They have access to the beach as well as an indoor and outdoor pool for families that have kids too young to swim in the ocean (like mine).











The Wedding and Reception itself were held at The Isles Restaurant, less than a mile from theOcean Isle Inn. As always, I like to rate wedding reception venues based on customer service and this place was wonderful - I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a destination wedding without the destination price tag.

Rusty Worden Cary NC Wedding Photographer