Maria and James got married October 30th at a private home on Hilton Head. It was debatable whether it was even going to happen, as Hurricane Matthew hit two weeks before, and the home was right on the ocean. Well, the home survived, and even with the sand dunes gone, it made for a beautiful wedding. I'm not sure why, but there were butterflies all over the beach that day, and they made their way into a number of the pictures. Celebrations Catering and Events did all the setup and catering, and added quite a few details I haven't seen before, including sea glass decorations on the tables.

Maria and James themselves were fantastic. If I could do a wedding like theirs every week, I would. They were there to have fun, and it shows in the pictures. No one was stressed out. They played games during the reception, and were very flexible about getting pictures when the lighting was right. It really goes to show, the less worried you are about the day, the better the pictures turn out. Blessings to you both. It was a pleasure.

As someone who leans toward photojournalism when it comes to wedding photography, I tend to focus more on anticipation of moments between people and capturing expressions. This can sometimes cause me to be a bit weak when it comes to detail shots. This was not the case though for Page and John's wedding recently at Palmetto Bluff near Hilton Head, South Carolina. This wedding truly was about the details, and they were all in place. From the ruins decorated in flowers to the antique china to the gospel choir, everything was thought out thoroughly. It made for a truly dramatic day full of eye candy for the bride, the groom, the guests, and especially me. Here are some details and moments of the day.