When I first met Misty, photography was just an occasional flicker in my brain. (She was 8 I think.. ) Now look at her. All grown up and getting married to a fine young man named Ray. Being pretty close to her family, I was thrilled when she asked if I would capture her wedding for her. And the wedding story starts in the absolutely lovely town of Newberry.

I stand in awe of the men and women to serve our country in the armed forces. When you’re standing before a few hundred of these guys with a big fat camera pointed at them, you get looks from them wondering if you are one of the “enemy” media guys who look for any negative possible to report on them. I spent time during the Vet’s Day parade shooting, and thanking these guys for their service.

Brad and Jennifer are a perfect example of why I love doing this. Photographing them was an absolute blast. Two hours into the 1 hour shoot, I was still looking for interesting settings to put these guys into. (And you ask them. They got a climbing, balancing, dark, side alley workout!) But when you get a couple as naturally fun and lovely as these two, the inspiration just keeps flowing.