May 17 2012

WPS Convention Speaker Christobal Perez

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The Wedding Photographic Society is having its third annual convention at The Carolina Inn this coming August 12-14th. I (Christobal) am honored and thrilled to speak to fellow wedding and portrait photographers from North Carolina and beyond.

The theme for the convention this year is MOAR, which means “More with a Roar.” That is exactly what is going to happen this year at the convention. There are going to be a lot of talented photographers attending and speaking at the three day event. Some of my favorite photographers will be there to enlighten and help motivate us to push and give our clients….dare I say it, MOAR.

There will be over 15 speakers in a three day flurry of activity. There will be workshops, speakers and live shoots to keep photographers occupied day and night.

If you are a photographer, this is something you will not want to miss. See you in Chapel Hill and don’t forget to register now!!!

 

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May 15 2012

Madeleine & Derek | St. Francis & TPC Wakefield Plantation Wedding

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I (Travis) spent St. Patrick’s Day 2012 with Madeleine and Derek for their wedding in Raleigh.  Turns out I could have met Madeleine many years earlier – we were in the same class at Wake Forest University – while I was studying to be a photographer.  There aren’t too many of us Demon Deacons out there, and I’m so glad we finally met, particularly on such a big day.

Their ceremony was held at St. Francis of the Assisi and the reception was at TPC Wakefield. Both are beautiful sites. Coincidentally, I’ll be back at TPC Wakefield as a wedding guest this weekend, and I can’t wait. It was my first opportunity to work on-site with coordinator Megan Gillikan, with a Southern Soiree, who did a great job pulling everything together and incorporating the St. Patty’s theme with shamrock necklaces for their guests and a Bailey’s themed ice sculpture to chill nightcaps.  To top it off, their DJ, Mark McNally, is from Belfast, Ireland.

The most memorable moment for me was when Derek, in one of his more acrobatic dance moves, split the back of his tuxedo pants.  Rather than hiding in shame or taping it up, Derek unashamedly rocked those pants for the rest of the night.  That’s his personality, and his antics (including lifting guests into his arms) made this a pretty memorable St. Patrick’s Day for me.

Congratulations Madeleine and Derek!
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May 10 2012

1,000 Words | Amanda & Kevin

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1,000 Words is what Raleigh, NC based Azul Photography clients have to say about their favorite photograph from their wedding.
Here is what Amanda had to say:

After weeks of deliberation, we chose this picture as our favorite for so many reasons.  We love that the bucket, which initially seemed like such a random piece of art, turned into a beautiful backdrop for our portraits.  We were thrilled to see that the little things that were so important to us on our day were prominent in this picture, such as heirloom pearls and a shiny new wedding band.  And most of all, we love that the energy and emotion of the day is so vivid in our expressions.  Christobal captured a perfect moment that we shared after our ceremony and we are so thankful to have this reminder of our amazing wedding day.

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We just had to throw in one more on how they used the bucket as a backdrop.

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May 03 2012

Jill & John | Embassy Suites Brier Creek Wedding

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One location for a wedding is always a good thing for a photographer. Less driving for everyone and all can stay at the hotel if a little too much fun is had. So, I headed to Embassy Suites located perfectly in between Raleigh and Durham for Jill & John’s big day.

Just like their engagement session, the wedding day was no different. They were funny and always looking for an opportunity to make you laugh. I started off with the ladies and then headed off to see the guys.

The ladies were all smiles, especially Jill. Her blue bowed Kate Spade shoes were the talk of the room as they sparkled wherever they were placed. We just had to get a shot of her shoes outside because they were that great! I then walked into John’s room, guy paradise…Bojangles and beer. While putting on the suits, the groomsmen were consistently joking “it looks like we all are getting ready for a magic show” or “are we heading towards a morticians convention,” while laughing. The jokes never stopped and neither did the fun for everyone.

Guests started to arrive and were seated by ushers. The ceremony site was draped with linen from the ceiling to the ground. White accent lights with beautiful flowers from The English Garden marked the altar. Rows of linen-draped chairs lined the space for guests to sit in.

Jill was all smiles as she walked down the aisle to her future husband. John was beaming as he watched her slowly make her way towards him. The ceremony was wonderful and got everyone in the right mood for a great time at the reception.

After the ceremony, we headed outside for a couple of portraits as Megan, with A Southern Soiree, prepared for the reception. The floral table tops were beautiful and the uplighting really added a little something extra to the room. The details in the cake created by Cinda (Cinda’s Creative Cakes) was perfect and I am sure it tasted as good as it looked.

The first dance started off with a kiss as they danced with one another for the first time as husband and wife. DJ Frank keep the party alive and the dance floor packed throughout the day.

It was a wonderful day for a wedding and congrats to the bride and groom!

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May 01 2012

Highgrove Estate Wedding Venue Tasting

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When Highgrove needs a photographer to help photograph a tasting, we are always there to help. I (Christobal) made the short hop from Raleigh to the wonderful wedding destination in Fuquay Varina.

Many brides walked through the doors of Highgrove to view and taste some of the magnificent food they have to offer there. Couples walked around the beautiful grounds to view the lake and various nooks the estate has to offer for their guests to enjoy. DJ Island Sound provided a perfect mix of soft tunes for everyone to enjoy.

They had a little bit of everything to try including adult snow cones, whoopie pies, crepes, tasty food stations, smores, salads, port, cookies and of course milk to wash it all down. I must say that I was impressed with everything and have always been a huge fan of the food and staff at the estate. Huge kudos to the all that helped create a great experience for brides and their family members!
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