So the new ISPWP (International Society of Professional Wedding Photographers) Spring 2010 contest results came out yesterday and I made the Top 20 in the “wedding dress” section! Whoa! That was really cool because there are so many amazing photographers who compete in these photography contests from all over the world! Just in the wedding dress category that I entered were folks from Germany, Poland, Brazil, etc. This is really only the second time I have entered into any type of photo contest type of thing and I placed both times, so that’s kinda cool. I’m just honored to be mentioned with such incredible photographers and  images from all over the globe. I do think that ISPWP is a really great organization and not just a typical “run of the mill” type of site. You can’t just sign up with them, (ok, you can fill out a ton of paperwork to prove that you are a professional) or you just need to have a referral from a current member to get in. (thanks to my buddy Ruth Rackley!

Here’s the image that I submitted. Click here to see the category that I entered.

I recently got to do the engagement session of Kelly and her fiance Matt in Mt. Pleasant last week out at Alhambra Hall in Mt. Pleasant, SC. Now since I’ve shot several weddings in this particular location I knew that I had some good places to go to, but man did we get lucky with such a beautiful sunset over the harbor! Most of the time it is kind of cloudy and you don’t always get good sunset shots like this, but the good Lord wanted to show us all something spectacular! Yay! Kelly and Matt will tie the knot next month in May and will be having their ceremony out at the Woodlands Retreat in Summerville. Can’t wait for this one! They are such a great couple who are very fun to work with.  Congratulations again!

Be sure to view the engagement slideshow below!

Last month I helped to host a cocktail party at the Governor’s House Inn for some of the event planners here in town. This party helped to showcase the beautiful inn and everything that they had to offer not only when it comes to staying there as a guest at the bed and breakfast, but also to host smaller weddings and corporate events. If you are looking for a place for your bridal party and / or family to stay while here in Charleston, this is a great spot right in the heart of downtown Charleston. This year also marks the homes 250th anniversary and is on the National Historic Registry.  We had a great turnout and it was so fun to see everyone and catch up for the upcoming wedding season. Mary Kittrell, property manager of the Inn, was such a pleasure to work with for this event. Some other great vendors here in town that also helped were Frampton’s Flowers, Ice Box bartending, Hamby’s Catering, The RSVP Shoppe,  and Other Brother Entertainment who provided us with a wonderful piano player named Anthony. Here’s a couple of quick pics from the event. You can see more images at this link.

Here’s an image of some of my new gift boxes for clients! The beautiful arrangement of flowers was created by Paul at Frampton’s Flowers.

Another close up pic of my new boxes!

The beautiful dining room area at the Governor’s House Inn where we had some of our wedding albums and engagement sign in books on display.

The center piece for the foyer table by Frampton’s Flowers.

The owners and staff at the Governor’s House Inn. From Left – Mary (property manager), Sandra, Christie, Janice & Paul (seated-owners), Katie, Donna, Leighanne, and Maurice

Our great bartender from Ice Box.

This was Anthony from Hall’s Chop House who provided all of the wonderful music on the piano that was imported from Europe in 1830.

Now Hamby’s Catering provided all of the delicious food and this neat little set up was called their “BLT”. A piece of lettuce with tomatoes chunks and bacon bits on the bottom. How cool is that!

Oh Yummy! White chocolate covered strawberries with an awesome butterfly design on top!

Another nice setup. This is their “shrimp and grits” in a bite sized portion. I could have eaten the whole entire tray of these. I love some shrimp and grits!

Just before Thanksgiving, Sarah and Will got married at the Waterfront Park located in

downtown Charleston. They had such a great wedding right in front of the pineapple water

fountain over looking the river. Then they hopped into a horse drawn carriage and took a

romantiac tour around the city before they headed to their reception at High Cotton. Will had

the cutest little girl and boy who were attendantants in their bridal party! Congratulations to

the both of you!!

Be sure to view their wedding slideshow at the end of this post. You can also view all of their images online here.

I just loved the little flowergirl sitting on the bed waiting for all the fun to start!

Here’s a shot of the beautiful bride Sarah and her flowergirl as she gets ready. Heath (pictured here) was working so hard to get everything ready. He did a wonderful job!

I loved the blue sky just at sunset as Sarah was walking down the aisle.

Now since we were at Waterfront Park and I had shot an engagement session here earlier this year, I knew if I placed some off camera flashes around the area and lit the water fountain, I would get some great shots of the two of them. I love my remote RadioPoppers to control my flashes!

Be sure to view their wedding slideshow below:

So I’m just figuring out my new blog setup and wanted to get something posted! I’ll be working on this later this week once I get caught up on some work, but just had to post a few pics of my “little man”!

Thanks,

Robbin Knight

Halloween 2008!