It's Wedding Season

Yes, it's wedding season!

For those of you that are in the video and photo production fields you understand why I'm so excited. As professionals we accept projects for many reasons. Some of us for the money, some for the enjoyment of what we do and some both. For me it's deeper than all of the above. Yes, well all like to get paid but sometimes no amount of money can resonate with you like a great story. Recently, I had the privilege of being introduced to Troy Webb and Luvenia Crank. This is my first wedding couple for the season. Troy and Luvenia have an amazing story that they are sharing with their family thru video and photos. Stay tuned for the story. I grabbed a few stills today during an interview with them. I believe these photos capture some of who they are. The wedding is June 14, 2008 we'll have more to share with you then.

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The Measure of a Man.........

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A Day At Gus's

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The Money Shot

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