Posted on January 13th, 2012 by Chris Hoopes under Ramblings.
I came across this great article and through I would share.
Should I Book a Professional Wedding Photographer
or Get a Friend to Do It for Free? A Cautionary Tale…
Tales like this aren’t very common, but I have heard stories like this before. There really is a difference in hiring someone experienced with weddings, especially when it comes to handling unexpected things.
It’s amazing how little things like understanding light, knowing how to photograph in dark situations, proper composition and technique can make a bug difference when it comes to photographing a wedding. Quite often, we see up to 30 different lighting conditions throughout the wedding day, with about 30 seconds to adjust to new situations. Knowing how to adjust to circumstances is just one of the things an experienced professional is able to do. It means a lot to us when couples their wedding day to our artistic eyes. Hopefully our artistic imagery stands out!
Take a look at the article and let us know what you think!
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Posted on July 12th, 2011 by Chris Hoopes under Chris, Couples, Norris Dam - Grist Mill, Norris TN, Portraits.
Rebekah contacted us looking to have some couples photographs done with her husband. She told me they didn’t know what to expect, but wanted something romantic. They were a little nervous when we met, but got into the ession almost as soon as we started. 
It’s not secret that romance photography is my favorite. Rebekah and Mark were the perfect couple to work with, They are so into each other, and their love for one another just comes out in every look they give each other. They were playful, romantic, and fun! Rebekah is absolutely stunning, and they both made my job easy.
Norris Dam State Park is absolutely beautiful for photography. The peaceful locations, historic architecture, and peaceful atmosphere help make it a great place for romantic imagery. It made for a perfect background for these two. It had rained just a short while before, and the fog across the river came up to add to the session. We couldn’t have asked for a better day, and I couldn’t have asked for a nicer couple!
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Posted on July 11th, 2011 by Chris Hoopes under Children, Chris, Knoxville Convention Center, Knoxville TN, Portraits, World's Fair Park.
Just in time for Jack’s 5th birthday, we went out to World’s Fair Park and photograph his portrait session! It was a real joy to photograph him – he smiled great and “worked it” for the camera. He even had a few favorite poses! My favorites were on the rocks by the waterfall.
We also went over to the UT campus for a few photographs as well. For such a warm summer day, we captured some wonderful imagery! Happy birthday Jack!
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Posted on July 11th, 2011 by Chris Hoopes under Chris, Farragut TN, Portraits, Seniors.
We had a good time photographing Reid for his senior portrait session. He is very much into music, so we included in trombones, which made for some very nice imagery.
We also went down by the river and took some relaxed images to go along with the tux and polo images. I think my favorites are when he put on the vest and fedora. They had a strong jazz feel to them, and Reid’s personality just came popping out.
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Posted on June 24th, 2011 by Chris Hoopes under Sales.
Brandt Photography is this on Groupon! We’re offering our 90-minute on-location portrait session ($150 value) along with $150 in print credit for $55! Portrait sessions include:
- Individuals
- Couples
- Families
- Maternity
- Newborns
- Intimate Sessions
- Marriage Proposals
- Engagement Sessions
- Day-After Sessions
- Trash-the-Dress Sessions
We come to you. Sessions can be at a location of your choosing (within 50 miles of Knoxville, TN), indoors or outdoors (home, park, other location), with up to 10 people or pets (or combination thereof). All proofs go through our enhanced editing process for the best quality images and are displayed in our proofing and ordering gallery for two weeks one month. You can also come into our office for projection viewing. Proofs are ready within 3-5 business days after the session.
Thank you to everyone who participated in our Groupon yesterday! If you didn’t get a chance to purchase the Groupon on Sunday, it is still running through all of Monday, so if you would like to take advantage of our award winning photography at a great price, stop on by Groupon before the deal expires at midnight!
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Posted on June 16th, 2011 by Chris Hoopes under Before & After, Techniques.
We’re starting to show off some editing Before & After shots. I thought I’d take a moment and go through what we actually do to photographs to make them look so good.
Every image we deliver goes through our digital enhancement service. Below is a walk through of an image that shows some of the things we do to make sure every image looks its best! Read More
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Posted on June 1st, 2011 by Chris Hoopes under Brad Blackwell, Local Musicians, Norris Dam - Grist Mill, Norris TN, Portraits.
If you’ve followed me on Twitter or Facebook, you have probably seen me mention Brad Blackwell before. He is a very talented local artist who won a singer/songwriter contest last year. He already has one album out (Blue Sky), as well as an EP, and is currently working on a new album to come out soon.
I feel very honored and fortunate that he chose us to photograph him for his upcoming album. We’re planning on doing a couple of different sessions at different locations. These photos here were from a couple of days ago. I love the fact that he let us put him in the river (with his guitar no less!) and play around a bit.
If you get a chance, check out his music. Several of his songs are played on The River 106.1 and he can be playing found at several local spots around town (including Mulligan’s, Willies, and the Wild Wing Cafe). He has a show coming up on June 30th at The Square Room as well! It wouldn’t surprise me to see him on the national scene very soon!
Here are a few more images from this session:
Brad Blackwell’s Website
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Posted on May 26th, 2011 by Chris Hoopes under Ceremonies, Chris, Closing Shots, Couples, Knoxville TN, Weddings.
This was such a wonderful wedding day! Lori and Eric came in recently and booked us for their intimate wedding. As far as they were concerned, they would be happy to just elope. But Lori’s 8-year-old son wanted to walk her down the aisle, so they planned a small wedding here in Knoxville.
The day was perfect – a beautiful sunny day (and with all the storms we’ve had recently, there couldn’t have been a more beautiful day!), close friends, and a couple who you could tell were mad about each other. You can’t help but smile when looking at the two of them together.
They were quite playful throughout our time with them. Everything was done within just a couple of hours. Even so, they gave me plenty of time to go around the property. We finished just after sunset, and captured some incredible color in the sky. Check out our Facebook gallery for more photos of their wedding day!
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