The OneLight workshop was incredible. Zack Arias’s approachable down to earth attitude was really refreshing. The philosophy behind the workshop is simple. Learn all you can do with just one light, the use of some different modifiers, and full manual settings and master it. Zack goes through all of his modifiers, lighting equipment, and techniques in a very hands on manner with a small group (there were 12 people in our workshop) until all of your questions are answered…….seriously…….we were there until 3am. This workshop was money well spent for me. I would highly recommend his workshops to any intermediate level photographers out there, but you better sign up early…….all of his workshops are selling out. Enjoy the pics!
Pardon me for a moment and allow me to completely dork out…….I’m getting ready to go to Zack Arias’s mixer tonight in preparation for the One Light Workshop that starts tomorrow morning. I have been bouncing around ALL WEEK in anticipation. For those of you that are not aware of Zack’s work….shame on you. Zack is an internationally known photographer based out of Atlanta that specializes it music photography and is a LIGHTING GURU. In photography, lighting is…..well…..EVERYTHING. This workshop is a hands on nuts and bolts type of workshop that in Zack’s words, “breaks lighting down into something we can understand and know how to use in practical day to day shooting.” I can’t wait!
I’d like to make a send a special “shout out” to my friend Andy for allowing me to borrow his camera for tomorrow…..my Canon is getting a tune up and was not back in time to take to the workshop. You can check out Andy’s work at his website here. Seriously….words cannot even describe how thankful I am!
I’ll have plenty of pictures to post after the workshop, but for now I’ll just leave you with a picture of the cutest dog in the world…..in the middle of his afternoon nap….
This kid is allllllll boy. Meet sweet Bryce! We had a visit to the Freedom Park here in Atlanta a couple of weeks ago and had a blast. His mother brought all his toys, but the thing he loved the most was the work crew and trucks we saw in Freedom Park. He was mesmerized!
Bryce was so fun to shoot. While I was sitting in the grass to shoot he would just run over to me and give me hugs (just make me want to melt)! Shoot….hug…..shoot….hug…….not bad for a day’s work. : ) Enjoy the pictures below of Bryce.
One year of wedded bliss is upon us. June 21, 2008 in Cashiers, North Carolina we were scurrying around tieing up last minute items and greeting out of towns guests, friends, and family. Hair was horrifically styled (which should never be discussed again : )), undone, and redone. I stepped into my dress, Rob into his suite, and went to meet with Parker (insanely talented photographer and a big inspiration to start taking my photography seriously) at the bridge. Only problem was…..there were two bridges in the area…..I was at one……Rob went to the other. Thanks to my older brother that clued him in and sent him to the right bridge! Below are the pictures that Parker took before the wedding. Let me repeat…..none of these are photos I took, but if you are looking for the nicest, most incredible, fabulous photographer give Parker a call. He won’t let you down. And as for my husband, well….he’s taken…and I’ll fight you for him!
How sweet is Rob? : ) I’m such a lucky girl…..
While passing by a garden on the way to our first photo destination, we had to stop and give our bride/groom version of “American Gothic”
We were lucky enough to have some of the most beautiful natural settings to photograph in…..the mountains up in North Carolina just really find a relaxing, calming, place deep in my soul. Rob and I both love it up there!
Nothin’ like swinging on a tree swing by a lake in your wedding dress to calm those preceremony jitters! After we took some photos it was back to the house for the ceremony. Buchanan Chimney Garden, just adjacent to our family home in Cashiers, NC was the site of the ceremony. It cold not have been more gorgeous.
Of course, the dogs were the ring bearers. They did a fabulous job….meet Frei (the little guy) and Charlie Brown.
Rob’s mom and Dad……his mother smiled like this throughout the entire ceremony! So cute!
Escape by golf cart!
Weddings are intense and frought with little details that can go wrong throughout the day (ie. your wedding coordinator collecting her check the day before the wedding and then not showing up for your wedding day without explanation). We certainly had our share of mishaps. That being said, the day ended with two people, in love, exchanging vows, and getting married. Rob is the most wonderful man I could ever hope to have in my life. He is my calming force, my rock, my kitchen McGyver, my pack mule, my concert buddy, scrim bitch (inside joke), my sweet sappy movie watching friend, and the love of my life. Happy Anniversary honey. I’d marry you all over again today.
Many thanks again to Parker J for all of the wonderful images from our wedding. Please check out his fine art photography here.
Interested in learning how to use your camera to take some outstanding shots? Here’s your opportunity! Meet my dear friend Julie Harnage….an inspiration, incredibly talented photographer, and outstanding instructor. If you want to take your photography to the next level and want some practical “hands on” tips…..this is the class for you! Sign up quickly. This is sure to sell out fast!
This weekend I had my fellow photog friends Julie Harnage and Melissa Holcomb up to the gorgeous mountains of Cashiers, NC for a maternity shootout extravaganza! We had such a great time and got some incredible shots…..I must say…..Julie did an amazing job modeling for us!
I think this one is my favorite so far….
We got a little silly in the field of daisies just outside of downtown Cashiers, NC….
You wouldn’t believe what a few photographers will do for a cool background shot…..we waded into the Ocoee River at up to about waist level with our cameras held over our heads across slippery rocks for this one!
Here’s a few behind the scenes pics from Melissa…..
Here are a few more that the talented Melissa took!
One last behind the scenes picture from Julie’s husband…..thanks for being such a trooper Matt! You’re lucky you escaped the girls photo weekend without us doing your hair or painting your toenails!!!
Meet Amber and Scott! I’m so happy to introduce you to this fabulous couple. Amber is a personal trainer and I had the misfortune…..I mean …..uh…..fortune of meeting her via her business Cafe Physique. I signed up for a regular butt kicking twice a week for several months prior to my wedding with Amber. Café Physique specializes in studio and in-home personal training, wellness coaching, private yoga & pilates and customized nutrition counseling. Their programs are designed to meet the healthy lifestyle needs of clients in the privacy of their homes or in Café Physique’s private in town studio. She will turn your living room into a state of the art training facility!
Amber and Scott- I’m so glad you two have found one another. You were such a blast to work with and obviously have a strong love for one another. Enjoy your images below!
Ahhh……the wide open spaces of South Atlanta Flickr. The talented Jason Morrison and Julie Harnage were nice enough to put together a fabulous afternoon for their photography friends and models. With the use of three different studio setups and a little walk around the square in Locust Grove we were able get a great variety of shots. This was a great experience (even though I was exhausted from yard work all morning) and look forward to the next shoot (without the morning of yard work before the shoot). : )
Over the last several months I’ve been seeing incredible pictures from Sloss Furnace in Birmingham, Alabama. I really wanted to find a good excuse to get there and capture some of my own images. In 1881 and 1882, North Alabama planter and investor James Withers Sloss built the furnaces which became known as the “City Furnaces.” Extensively rebuilt and modernized in the late 1920s, the current steel-jacketed furnaces employed an estimated 500 workers and produced 400 tons of pig iron daily. Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron Company and U. S. Pipe operated these furnaces, maintaining their position as a leading foundry iron producer until 1971. In the early 1980’s Sloss was established as a national historic landmark. It truly is one of the most amazing places I’ve been to recently.
Two things that I feel can connect people from entirely different walks of like is music and photography. There is nothing like looking over a crowd at a live show and seeing all ages, types, shapes, sizes, and color of people…. and seeing a beaming smile on everyone’s faces as they dance to their favorite tunes sung by their favorite band. One of our favorite groups played at Sloss Furnace this past weekend. They are a rapidly rising bluegrass/punk (?) bank out of Concord, NC and are sure to be in everyone’s iPod soon…..Here are a few pics from the show and Sloss Furnace!
**UPDATE** Yeah! Someone from The Hampton Inn has contacted me wanting to use some of these photos in their signage for a new hotel opening soon in Birmingham, AL! I’ll keep you posted…..
I wonder which brother is better
Which one our parents love the most
I sure did get in lots of trouble
They seemed to let the other go
Make sure my sister knows I loved her
My sure my parents know the same
Always remember there is nothing worth sharing like the love that let us share our name
Megan Case Photography 