This past July I had the honor of being one of the feature articles in Rangefinder magazine.  Pretty crazy actually Ha Ha!  This is one one of the most well known and respected photography magazines in the country geared towards professionals.  I have always wanted to get a photo published in the portrait issue, so I thought I would go out on a limb and send a photo to the editor.  All I was really looking for was a small photo to be included anywhere.  The editor had checked out the “New Portraits” section of my site, and wrote back to me stating that there were a lot of great images in there, and they would like to have me as a feature article in the Portrait issue!  Let me just say that I was completely floored when I received that email!!!!  So I had an interview with a writer and a couple months later there I was in Rangefinder with a six page spread.  When the article was posted online in July I went to the site.  At the top of the page they have some flash that scrolls through the featured articles.  As the Flash rolled through the articles I saw a picture of Jeff Bridges, then Brett Favre, then my photograph of Rob Simpson one of the Helicopter Rescue Swimmers I work with!  So crazy to be featured next to a photographer who’s coffee table book I bought  a year ago Ha!  Well I thought I would share the article with everyone so you could check it out!  I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!  Clicking on the image below will bring you to the full PDF article.

Christopher

Page one and two of my spread

What a day!   Christopher Photography was at the Ram’s Head Inn located in Galloway  with Katie and Ian, what a fantastic couple!  The day began with Katie and the girls getting their hair done at Sorella’s Salon for some getting ready pictures.  All the ladies were a lot of fun, and easy to get along with which made my job a pleasure.  Right before we left, I had the idea to sit Katie down under one of the hair blower thingys (yep I just did that) and try to create an image that was a little different with my lights.  We scrounged up a bridal magazine and I asked her to look up at the camera as she read it.  It took a little work, and some help from her sister, but we came out with a pretty cool picture that I think will fit nicely into her album.

We then headed over to one of Katie’s friends for more pictures, and were then off to meet up with Ian and the guys at the Ram’s Head.  Katie and Ian decided that we would try and get the majority of the images done prior to the ceremony, which I always recommend if there is not enough time during cocktail hour.  With a goal of being able to have a special moment when Katie and Ian see each other for the first time, we set up a meeting point in the courtyard of the Ram’s Head.  All went well, and we got a terrific silhouette of the two of them as they kissed against a crisp blue sky.

Well it was now time to hurry off to all the areas I had researched for their wedding photos.  I spend a lot of time trying to find scenic areas around the venue, and last Friday I think that really paid off.  As I was heading to one of the areas one day, I noticed a street where all the branches from the trees overhung the road and I just knew this would make for a terrific image of Katie and Ian.  As they walked down the road hand in hand, Katie reached up and gave Ian a kiss.  Fortunately I was lucky enough to capture the tenderness of the moment.

So I got what I needed there and we headed off to the boat ramp and then to a small park in Galloway.  Katie, Ian and I headed down to the end of the dock of the boat ramp and we got a couple great images against the sun.  The park was a lot of fun as well, and the groomsmen and brides maids were up for some fun individual portraits, which will also be great for the album.

A beautiful outdoor ceremony behind the Ram’s head followed all the pictures and then it was off to the reception for some serious partying where we got some great portraits of the whole gang.  This was a really fun group, everyone was super friendly and when that happens  this job is a breeze…  Well, I still work my ass off, but it definitely helps Ha!

Thank you so much Katie and Ian for choosing me to capture such a special occasion.  I am honored to have been a such an important part of your day : )

Christopher