Bringing back Magic

So,

We went to the Professional Photographers of South Carolina convention this past month, and man let me tell you... it was an amazing experience. One of things I started to realize through this experience was that photography isn't about cameras or lenses. It is about the photographers ability to "see" something and catch it. We are hired for our ability to study the light, the people, the surroundings and bring magic to it by catching it in time. I have always wondered to myself what seperates the pro from the amateur. It is magic. Of all of the artists that I admire locally and internationally, that is what unites them all. Amazement and a dose of magic in every shot. Every picture we make is stopping time, distilling an age. As a videographer I do that as well with moving images and sound. Imagine being able to see your grandparents wedding video, how they looked and moved when they were younger. The dances they did at the reception. It would be amazing. It's easy to get caught up in those thigns you do to prepare for a wedding and lose sight of what we are doing. I know it's easy for us to lose sight of the magic and get caught up in the task. I am so excited about the wedding season we have coming up and the chance we have to preserve that magic for all of these families. It's an amazing gift.
Bill

Re-Connect with people

You know,
I try to pay attention to what's happening around us as a collective. I have noticed a few trends with people lately that I find fascinating, and I thought I would share my observations. We did an interview with a young man a few weeks ago for Grant Digital Media . Part of the interview was a question of how he uses technology to connect with friends and colleagues. His answer really surprised me. He said he's trying to get away from technology and start re-connecting with people. This seemed out of place for a young man of 21. So, I started thinking about the implications of this generation getting away from technology and getting more face to face.
It seems that in our current world with all of the social networking options like facebook, myspace, twitter, etc. we start to live in this virtual society where people don't talk to each other as much as exist around each other. I have started to hear this from major players in several industries, and I find it very interesting (not to mention ironic that I'm writing this on a blog) So, next time someone sends you a text, facebook wall post, or an e-mail. Try giving them a call. Set up a meeting. Get out and talk to people. It may really make a difference in the quality of your connections, not just the number of "friends" you have...
Bill

Sara & Ben's Wedding Photos 1/10/09

Here are some photos from Sara & Ben's wedding at the Lexington Church of Christ on Jan. 10 2009.

Sara & Ben

Hey There,
Chalk one up for me... My first content post of '09...
Sara & Ben were married at the Lexington Church of Christ. This has always been a favorite church of mine for weddings. The people are always so cool. I love these winter weddings. There seems to be a much different vibe about them, especially since it was 70 degress that day and 65 at night. Anyway, photos in a seperate post... here's the highlight video... click the video to watch in HD... ohh yeah



Sara & Ben from Bill Grant on Vimeo.

And we're baaaack!

So,
We've been extremely busy over the last few months (thank you to all of those brides!). One of my new year's resolutions is to keep up with my blog (fingers crossed) Anyway, I am posting links to a few of our trailers, highlights, etc. over the last few months, and here's to keeping up the blog in '09.
Stay Tuned
Leah & Michael
Keri & Michael's Rehearsal
Samone & Tony
Whitney & Todd
Sara Beth & Greg

Mandee and Mark June 28

Mandee and Mark showed their Carolina Pride with their Gamecock Theme Wedding

Hita and Justin June 7, 2008

Our first Hindu wedding. It was really different from anything we have done up to this point.

The groom is escorted into the temple by the brides mom and immediate family.

Other members of her family greet the groom at entrance of the temple with gifts

The ceremony begins at the entrance of the temple.

The bride and groom are separated by a sheet when she first enters.

The brides family will then put her vail on and put flowers around her neck.



Here are some photos after the ceremony






We had a christian ceremony later that evening.




She had a outdoors ceremony at the Virginia Hylton Park in Lexington..





The grooms brother preformed the service





A couple little boys taking a little time to go frog hunting.




I really like this shot of Hita and Justin




The guys singing everyone a song

Everyone did a little dancing

The bubble exit