Being around Jonathan and Jennifer’s family created an atmosphere that was filled with joy, love and happy memories. Â They truly enjoyed their day and it was a privilege to capture their special day. Â Below are some images as well as a link to the full image gallery. Â May God bless the two of you to live out the rest of your lives in love and unity.
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Last weekend I had the honor of capturing the special day of Mac & Michelle. Â Many of their friends and family members came from around the world to help celebrate their special day. Â Below are just a few memories captured but you can visit the full gallery to view their entire wedding day.
Disc Jockey:
DJ Lyrical
919-672-3404
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Event Planner:
Amanda McKoy
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This was a fun shoot that occurred at the top of one of the buildings in Winston-Salem. Â We have featured in this picture the pioneers behind the company Viewfinders Media.
Featured from left to right: Ptolemy Carr, Â Chrisann Parr Ricciardi & Antonio Davis
Behind The Scenes
As we move through life we get to create meaningful contacts.  I was contacted by Michael P. Valentine to help create and capture the image for his new book cover.  He is the CEO of Open Pros which is a company that helps small businesses acquire  capital.  Mr. Valentine is also the author of the book “The ePill”
You can learn more about Michael by visiting the Open Pros website or getting a copy of his book “The ePill”
Golf was in the air as the AIA Triangle Chapter held their golf fundraising event.
Just a few highlights can be seen in the images below.
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Videography: www.viewfindersmedia.com
Model: Black Papillon
Hair Stylist/Makeup Artist: Denise England/Denise’s Hair Studio 1-336-784-7711
One thing I love about photography is that there are just so many things to learn. It is a profession that allows you to use both your scientific and artistic sides. For this tutorial we will quickly go over the process of creating a high key pure white look without having to rely on Photoshop as a crutch to give this illusion of having pure white paper.
The setup as seen in this video is more advanced but a pure white/high key setup can be achieved with one light or even two. For the one light setup simply place your subject right in front of seamless white paper or a white wall. If you have access to two speed lights you can have one light illuminate the wall behind your subject and use the 2nd as the main light. Shadows can be filled in with a handheld reflector.
For those of you that want to create a full blown studio high key look that provides you with plenty of space here is one of several ways to setup your gear to achieve that.
List of items used in shoot
1. One roll of 9’ seamless white paper mounted on backdrop holder.
2. Two Studio strobes modified with medium soft boxes (to light the background).
3. Two black flags/gobos to block light from background lights.
4. Two 4×8 sheets of plain white tile board which can be purchased at your local hardware store
5. One main light
6. One fill light
7. A calibrated handheld light meter
Here are some photos from this session.
Below is a setup that I used in a home where we did a pure white shoot. Once you know the basics you can literally turn any location into a temporary studio space. If I were to change something I’d replace the white GOBOs with black GOBOS/flags to cut down on the amount of light bouncing around.
Have fun with this and be sure to send me some of your pictures.
Not too long ago I was asked to create a commercial that would be broadcast on the Punch TV Network
The 8 second video of CEO Vanda Wormack at the end was captured by “The Media Group”. I was asked to design and create the additional parts of the commercial and to integrate the video by “The Media Group” towards the end.
The partnership has finally been made official. Â I have the privilege of being the official photographer for Viewfinders Media. Â This partnership will help to expand both of our offerings in video and photography for a diversified range of clients.
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Below is a photograph that we  captured of the core team members.
 
Antonio Davis, Chrisann Parr, Tolly Carr & Ivan Watkins.
This was a collaborative project between Type Media, model Lynette ‘lay’ Ashlee and myself. Â The success of this shoot was the result of the three of us working together to carefully craft the images. Â The quick breakdown is as follows: Â Johnny (Photographer/Artistic Director), Â Lynette (Model) & Ivan (Photographic Lighting). Â You can find Johnny and Lynette’s contact information further below.
Artistic Direction & Photography
Johnny J. Jones of Type Media
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Johnny of Jones of Type Media provided the location, artistic direction, captured and edited the images.
Photographic Lighting and Technical Detail
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I was in charge of designing and implementing the photographic lighting scheme for the various scenes, Â assisting with technical issues and whatever else was needed. Â Man was it difficult to resist the urge to get out my camera.
Modeling & Makeup
Model Lynette ‘lay’ Ashlee
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Lynette did what she does well which is provide the posing, Â makeup, Â clothing and her natural photogenic presence.
It is always an honor to have the privilege of capturing the wedding day of a couple joining their lives together as husband and wife. Michael and Natasha had many friends and loved ones present to celebrate their special day together.  May God continue to inspire, lead and guide the both of you as you build your life together.
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