monica & willie e session

Monica & Willie are getting married in August. Their engagement session took place at the WRAL Azalea Gardens in Raleigh.
Here are just a few of my fav images from that day.

bridal session

here are a few pics from nicole’s bridal session i have been dying to share. shot at one of my favorite locations, i think her gown and the iron work behind her is a gorgeous combination. since the wedding was this past weekend, i am able to finally post these! now, back to editing more wedding pics.

meyers wedding preview

nicole and antwan exchanged vows this saturday at Ridgecrest church and later celebrated at the Gateway Convention Center. Here is a little teaser of the wedding pics. Slideshow to come in a few weeks.

Still editing…

but had to share a few of the black and white images i’ve converted. when i initially envisioned this shoot in my mind, i kept thinking of opie taylor. see my mom is a BIG andy griffith fan and when we are together we watch, still today, episode after episode of “the andy griffith show”. not that we can’t turn the channel, it’s just we let old grandma control the remote (i’m going to see how long it takes for her to read this and get on me about calling her OLD!) so, back to opie. i saw little boys in a small town, trekking down the road in dark blue jeans, rolled up of course, bare feet and simple tees. then i thought, this is 2009, and kid’s attire is anything but simplistic. but the conversion to black and white gave me a little of what i had seen in my mind. some images hold me in a trance and this first one does just that. i’m going to have to do something special with it, don’t know yet. but i have to put it on display SOMEWHERE, anywhere! definitely in my studio, when i get one…which is such a debate for me because you can’t recreate this look in a studio, kids should be outside in the open air, in the HEAT and i should be outside too, sweating, chasing after them! (of course any adult would opt for ac on a hot summer day) but i prefer nature as my backdrop…green grass, trees, sand, the ocean, a farm, some farm animals, a train track, an old rusty car, tall weeds and beautiful flowers. so i got what i had hoped for, an ode to opie with a modern twist!

and one in color but still a vintage look!!

teen shoot with tomar & bria

They are cherished! You can see it in their eyes. Young people have a peculiar way of showing thru their eyes that they are loved. It’s evident when you see parents go the distance to help them realize their dreams. It’s the daily sacrifices parents make to show their love for their kids. I hope these young people realize just how blessed they are!

western nc, child star shoot

I do believe the world will see more of these cuties sooner than it expects.  Their mothers were super prepared with all sorts of clothing items laid out; a guitar, silk ties and even a motorcycle!  Yes,  a motorcycle. (A dad brought the motocycle.)  I had been anxious to shoot someone on one, but did not expect the opportunity would come this soon and with children as the models!

And I even learned that two of the moms were at UNC-Chapel Hill when I was there.  Small world, huh? 

 Here is just a sample of Sunday’s shoot.

Caleb @ 3 months old

Thought I would share this adorable picture of Caleb. He is now 3 months old and tries to respond back to you by cooing when you speak to him. Babies are amazing, little human becomings. His mother says he is most happy on his changing table. Now, why is that!?

Len’s urban session

Click here for a slideshow of the session’s highlights:  http://passionpopphotography.com/slideshows/len/

Canvas prints

I’m starting to order one of these for just about every client. They have exceptional detail and are ready to hang!

Mini baby & child photo shoot

Passion Pop Photography is sponsoring a mini baby & child photoshoot on Sunday, May 17th [location to be disclosed in your registration email] in Rocky Mount, NC. One of our signature places to shoot, this location has a urban feel and offers free admission on Sundays. The shoot is two-fold in that not only will your child (ages newborn to 12) have the opportunity to be photographed professionally, but 1-2 of his/her best image(s) will be entered into a portrait contest with a GRAND PRIZE of $5,000. For more information send us an email and we will schedule your session, give you tips about best wardrobe choices and send you directions to the location. Session appointments are limited. To protect the integrity of our work, our unique style and our clients the location will remain private and revealed to reqistered clients only. Schedule your session today. The cost for shoot is only $60 and you will receive a complimentary 12 X12 mounted wall/desk portrait.