Mellanie and David

It was such a pleasure to finally get to photograph Mellanie and David's engagement photos. We took a spin around MacGregor Golf Club. Thanks to the Golf Club for loaning us a couple of golf carts. The weather couldn't have been better! I can't wait to shoot their wedding in May at the NCSU Arboretum.

Here is a sneak peek....

Back to Work

I am so excited that I am back to work this Saturday. After a 6 week delay, I am finally able to shoot again marking my debut here in America!!! I will be at MacGregor Downs Golf Club in Cary, NC, shooting Mellanie and David's engagement photos on Saturday evening. It is supposed to be great weather (finger's crossed). Their wedding in Raleigh is coming up quickly and we need to get these photos done!

Thank you to the management at MacGregor Downs for providing us with their hospitality and golf carts!!

Stay tuned for a sneak peek of their photos next week.

New Equipment - First Impressions

Not only was yesterday Valentines Day, it also felt like Christmas.

I received my shipment of my new equipment!!! Most notably was the new Quantum Q-Flash X5d-r. Time will tell but I am missing my old Q-Flash. The new model is lighter weight (good) but with inferior plastic housing and control. The "modeling" light is not a continuous light source but a sickening strobe ??? Still trying to figure THAT one out. However, on the plus side, you can set pre-programmed settings which make switching settings much easier.  I can't wait to use it. I am sure I will warm up to it (I never did use the modeling light much anyway). 

I also got the new Canon ef 70-200 2.8 L IS lens (which replaced my old but trustworthy Canon ef 70-200 2.8 L) Being prone to motion sickness, I am not thrilled with the IS feature, however, I am going to start doing more "fusion" photography which will include some HD video. For this reason alone, I went for the IS model. 

The best gadget, and what I am going to rate as the best gadget of the year is my Custom Brackets rotating camera bracket. It is a flash bracket with a rotating camera plate which allows me to shoot vertically without rotating the flash for more even flash coverage in vertical. Super cool!!!  

Here is the manufacturers photo of the Custom Brackets Digital PRO-E bracket I just bought. 

My biggest concern before I bought is was clearance for a larger SLR. This is not a problem. The only constraint is that with the 70-200 lens on the tripod mount on the lens must be rotated 90 degrees to the side (no biggie) or removed. I opted to rotate the mount.

This is the kit I can't wait to use the most. My first major test will be in a week or so for my big engagement shoot in downtown Charlotte.

 

Now enough playing with my new toys. I HAVE to get back to finishing up wedding albums I have working...

Credit Cards Now Accepted!!

Wow!! We have moved into the modern age of plastic!! Tie the Knot Films and Nikki McKenna Photography now accept Visa, Mastercard AND Discover.

It's engagement season and we are taking bookings like crazy. 2012 is going to be a great year for us!!!

I will be posting some new work in the next couple of weeks so keep a lookout!!

Forever Bridal Show - Raleigh Convention Center

Whew!! We are exhausted from the show!! What a great time. We now have so many new clients and so many new friends!!!

Thank you to everyone who has booked us. I will be taking the time over the next couple of days to thank each and everyone of you personally.

Our show prices have been extended to this TUESDAY ONLY. So, if you want to get in on those great deals and save yourself ALOT of money, make sure you get your contract back to us before then!!!

Our first wedding is scheduled for April the 14th!!! We will be traveling out to Bald Head Island for the wedding of Annalisa and Matthew. Not only am I doing the photographs, Terry with be heading up the cinematography team for their wedding film!!

Keep an eye out for some samples of their photos as soon as the wedding is over.

Raleigh Forever Bridal Wedding Show

We are at the Raleigh Forever Bridal Wedding Show again today. It is the last day to get your hot deal!!! 1/2 off wedding packages.

There was a great response last night and we signed 7 new clients in only an hour or two!!! We are really looking forward to today and looking forward to this year.

Best Wishes to all my new brides and grooms!!

Stay tuned for their previews and engagement photos!!

Huge Wedding Party!!

Well, wedding season is fast upon us and now is the time to get your bookings in!!!

Today I confirmed a booking. After reviewing the contract, I only then realized there are 23, yes I said it, 23!!!! in the wedding party!!! OMG

Guess I will have to get out the wide angle lens!!!

Let the games begin!!!