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fuji x intimate wedding Virginia

Susie and Dane – A Quaint Wedding at Haines Chapel

a couple gets married in historic Haines chapel lit by oil lamps

Stick around long enough in this trade and a quiet guy can start to get tired of all the clutter and the timelines and the noise. This wedding was the antithesis of all that. Put simply, Susie and Dane’s wedding at Haines Chapel was down to earth. And I mean that in all the best ways.

Haines Chapel is situated along the Blue Ridge Parkway near Raphine, Virginia. It was built in 1914 and is mostly original. They have yet to tie it into the electric grid.

“But lights? How will it have lights?” one might ask. Well, that’s easy. Oil lamps. Actual real genuine certified flames that give off light. And smoke. Which explains the slight haze you might notice in these images.

We were there for two hours, tops, thanks to my new-ish hourly rate options…hint – having a short and sweet micro-wedding like this? Inquire about my hourly rate via the contact form. (but definitely look through this fun wedding first!)

Hope you enjoy.

black and white photograph of Haines chapel on rainy day - Ilford HP5+
road off of blue ridge parkway leading to Haines chapel
blue ridge mountains and fog on rainy day
wedding program with rose petals at Haines chapel, Virginia
wedding portrait of bride and groom on rainy day with natural edit - natural skintones - fuji400h
black and white photo of bride and groom in Haines chapel
wedding portrait of bride on rainy day with natural edit - natural skintones - fuji400h
bride and groom hugging with eyes closed on rainy day - natural edit - natural skintones - fuji400h
black and white photograph closeup of bride hugging groom with eyes closed - Ilford HP5+
black and white photograph closeup of grooms hands hugging bride on rainy day
couple stands on steps at Haines Chapel, Virginia after wedding ceremony
black and white photograph of dog at wedding at Haines chapel, Virginia
closeup of shoes standing near rose petals at Haines chapel, Virginia
black and white photograph of wedding guests entering church Haines chapel on a rainy day with umbrellas - Ilford HP5+ - documentary style photography
umbrellas and a wedding sign outside Haines chapel, Virginia - Ilford HP5+ - authentic documentary style photography
musicians playing at wedding at Haines chapel, Virginia
woman holding wedding program at Haines chapel, Virginia
bride peeking through doorway, about to enter ceremony at Haines chapel, Virginia
black and white photograph of women watching wedding ceremony at Haines chapel, Virginia - Ilford HP5+ - authentic documentary style photography
wedding ceremony at Haines chapel, lit by oil lamps - natural edit - fuji 160C
wedding musician at Haines chapel
oil lamp at Haines chapel
bride and groom smiling at crowd at Haines chapel
wedding rings being passed around the crowd for blessing at Haines chapel, Virginia
groom smiling at bride during wedding ceremony at Haines chapel
black and white photograph - looking out of window at Haines chapel on a rainy day - Ilford HP5+
guests watching wedding at Haines chapel, Virginia
bride putting ring on grooms finger at Haines chapel, Virginia
guests praying at Haines chapel, Virginia - Ilford HP5+
guests applauding at a wedding at Haines chapel - authentic documentary style photography
dog watching wedding ceremony at Haines chapel
officiant pronouncing bride and groom at wedding ceremony at Haines chapel
bride laughing after bring married at Haines chapel, Virginia
closeup of bride and groom holding hands exiting Haines chapel
wedding reception in picnic shelter at Haines chapel, Virginia
wedding decor flowers in vase
wedding decor and apple cider
bride and groom entering reception with umbrellas
wide angle photograph of wedding reception in picnic shelter - authentic documentary style photography
guests get food at outdoor wedding reception
guests sitting under blanket at chilly outdoor wedding reception - authentic documentary style photography
black and white photograph of bride and groom portrait with eyes closed - Ilford HP5+
bride posing in homemade wedding dress on overcast day - natural edit
closeup of bride and groom holding hands on overcast day - natural edit - panorama
bride and groom walking along the woods  - natural edit
black and white photograph of bride and groom entering Haines chapel on overcast day - documentary style photography - Ilford HP5+
bride and groom environmental portraits inside Haines chapel  - natural edit
black and white photograph of bride and groom inside Haines chapel - environmental portrait
bride and groom walking dog on road to Haines chapel on rainy day wedding - natural edit
black and white photograph of bride and groom driving away from wedding at Haines chapel - bride sticking bouquet out of window
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california film fuji 400h

the ways – pacific family portraits – montana de oro state park, california

the way family family portraits on the pacific at montana de oro state park in california

Back in March we visited our California cousins, the Ways. We spent a whole week hanging out and wrapped it up with a mini family shoot for Zach, Hanna and Forest on the Pacific. Indie Film Lab nailed the fuji 400h scans.

the way family family portraits on the pacific at montana de oro state park in california
the way family family portraits on the pacific at montana de oro state park in california
the way family family portraits on the pacific at montana de oro state park in california
the way family family portraits on the pacific at montana de oro state park in california
the way family family portraits on the pacific at montana de oro state park in california
the way family family portraits on the pacific at montana de oro state park in california
the way family family portraits on the pacific at montana de oro state park in california
the way family family portraits on the pacific at montana de oro state park in california
the way family family portraits on the pacific at montana de oro state park in california
the way family family portraits on the pacific at montana de oro state park in california
the way family family portraits on the pacific at montana de oro state park in california
the way family family portraits on the pacific at montana de oro state park in california
the way family family portraits on the pacific at montana de oro state park in california
the way family family portraits on the pacific at montana de oro state park in california

Since we’ll be back in California next spring, we’re offering a special wedding discount in 2017 for California weddings. Spread the word!

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adventure california travel

The West

seastack in the pacific ocean at rialto beach washington

"No one realises how beautiful it is to travel until he comes home and rests his head on his old, familiar pillow.” " Lin Yutang

driftwood at rialto beach near la push washington
piles of granite boulders in joshua tree national park california
la jolla beach near san diego california
rope access to pirates cove in avila beach california
free dispersed camping in big sur highway 1 california
free dispersed camping in big sur highway 1 california
sunrise in yosemite national park california
mesquite flat sand dunes and grapevine mountains in death valley national park california
the vast scale of mesquite flat sand dunes death valley national park in california
eureka sand dunes in death valley national park california - 700 feet fall
giant trees in sequoia national park california
sunrise at the vast great sand dunes national park in colorado
cascades sunrise view of mount hood from the lunch counter on mount adams
black canyon of the gunnison national park
south kaibab trail below the grand canyon's south rim at sunrise rim to river to rim hike
the main road going through big bend on the way to rio grand village campground at dusk - texas
our tent and the stars of the milky way at terlingua abajo campsite in the backcountry of big bend national park - texas
the hot springs in big bend national park texas
the stars viewed from big pine campground in montana

We’ll be back out west February-March 2017, and we’re offering a special wedding discount during this time for California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada and Utah weddings. Spread the word!

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film fuji 400h portraits Weddings

scott and lauren – wedding at colonnade club in charlottesville

summer garden charlottesville wedding shot on film

"love is a game that two can play and both win." – eva gabor

summer garden charlottesville wedding shot on film
summer garden charlottesville wedding shot on film
summer garden charlottesville wedding shot on film
summer garden charlottesville wedding shot on film
summer garden charlottesville wedding shot on film
summer garden charlottesville wedding shot on film
summer garden charlottesville wedding shot on film
summer garden charlottesville wedding shot on film
summer garden charlottesville wedding shot on film
summer garden charlottesville wedding shot on film
summer garden charlottesville wedding shot on film
summer garden charlottesville wedding shot on film
summer garden charlottesville wedding shot on film
summer garden charlottesville wedding shot on film
summer garden charlottesville wedding shot on film
summer garden charlottesville wedding shot on film
summer garden charlottesville wedding shot on film
summer garden charlottesville wedding shot on film
summer garden charlottesville wedding shot on film
summer garden charlottesville wedding shot on film
summer garden charlottesville wedding shot on film
summer garden charlottesville wedding shot on film
summer garden charlottesville wedding shot on film
summer garden charlottesville wedding shot on film
summer garden charlottesville wedding shot on film
summer garden charlottesville wedding shot on film
summer garden charlottesville wedding shot on film
summer garden charlottesville wedding shot on film
summer garden charlottesville wedding shot on film
summer garden charlottesville wedding shot on film
summer garden charlottesville wedding shot on film
summer garden charlottesville wedding shot on film
summer garden charlottesville wedding shot on film
summer garden charlottesville wedding shot on film
summer garden charlottesville wedding shot on film
summer garden charlottesville wedding shot on film
summer garden charlottesville wedding shot on film
summer garden charlottesville wedding shot on film
summer garden charlottesville wedding shot on film
summer garden charlottesville wedding shot on film
summer garden charlottesville wedding shot on film
summer garden charlottesville wedding shot on film
summer garden charlottesville wedding shot on film
summer garden charlottesville wedding shot on film

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film fuji 400h Weddings

jim and suzanne – married

fuji film wedding portraits with a soft pastel look

"it’s spring fever. that is what the name of it is. and when you’ve got it, you want—oh, you don’t quite know what it is you do want, but it just fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so!" – mark twain

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anniversary film fuji 400h kodak tri-x

josiah and samantha – married for one whole year

film photography anniversary session fuji400h and tri-x

"gravitation is not responsible for people falling in love." – albert einstein

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Engagement film fuji 400h kodak tri-x portraits

kevin and nicole – classic love-letters engagement session

fuji 400h military couple in uniform with letters they wrote to each other 1950s farmhouse engagement photo shoot

In early January, we were able to meet up with Kevin and Nicole to capture their love story. Upon receiving Nicole’s story, I knew right away that this shoot was going to be classic. Kevin is in the military. Twice in the past two years, he has been away for an extended period of time, reducing their communication to handwritten letters.

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Personal

2012 – personal reflection + a collection of my favorite work

self portrait with Mamiya 645 Pro captured on Tri-X and self developed

Up to Now

2012 has indeed been exciting. I’ve spent much time this year redefining my artistic vision, exploring a vast array of different topics of study in the sciences as well as the arts, self-developing over thirty rolls of film, and in the latter part of the year, deciding how to begin to add high quality cinematography services to the package lineup.