My Family

I just have to let all of you know... I absolutely love my family. Just thought you should know!

Little Bird Friend

Saturday I was out in the yard acting quite 'manly' (which I do quite regularly) as I raked & blew leaves when all of a sudden I noticed my little bird friend following me around. I have never been much of a animal/wildlife photographer but I thought I would try my hand at capturing a few images of the 'feathered one.' He/she/it was quite fun; he must've thought I was carrying some kind of bazooka (actually my 70-200 L 2.8 IS lens). But, he allowed me to get close enough to get some good shots. Hope you like! If anyone knows what kind of bird it is (I'm thinking it looks like a mockingbird), I would love to know. I'm not too up-to-date on my ornithology. (I know you are surprised!)

The Bohannons

Sometimes you feel like you are in the sweet spot... and the Bohannons live in the sweet spot. Last night I had the pleasure to shoot the Bohannon Family & it was awesome to visit their home. They have one of the most scenic homes in our area & it was absolutely beautiful. I am privileged to share a few of my favorites with you. Believe me, it was hard to choose; stay tuned for more!

This was taken from their driveway. Wow!

They have the coolest barn ever.

The couple is going to have a baby boy... Jonathan Thomas. 

Kim is absolutely glowing, doesn't she look great!

What a great couple!

Peter & Bethany Part 3

And now!!! The stuff you've been waiting for...

Peter & Bethany Wedding Part 2

A few quick favorites:

And the journey begins...Peter & Bethany Wedding Part 1

Bethany & Peter Hedger had a wonderful, God-honoring wedding that I was so blessed to be a part. There will be several posts following this one, but I wanted to give you a preview of the goodness to come. 

Isn't this picture a riot!

Wedding Portrait Schedule

I am adopting the following wedding portrait schedule for the weddings I shoot. Thank you Melissa Jill for your insight & helping me sort through this. You can visit her site at: www.melissajill.net. She is amazing & through her blog she has helped me take my photography to a whole new level. 

Oh yeah, here is the schedule: 

Portrait schedule if you see each other before your ceremony: 

2 hours before ceremony: Bride & Groom see each other for the first time & take portraits alone together 
1.5 hours before ceremony: Portraits with bridal party 
1 hour before ceremony: Portraits with families 
1/2 hour before ceremony: Completely done with portraits as your guests begin to arrive--giving you time to go inside & freshen up. 

Portrait schedule if you don't see each other before your ceremony: 
1.5 hours before ceremony: Portraits of Bride with bridesmaids 
1 hour before ceremony: Portraits of Groom with groomsmen 
1/2 hour before ceremony: Temporarily done with portraits as your guests begin to arrive--giving you time to go inside & freshen up. 

(with receiving line after ceremony) 
30 min. after ceremony: Portraits with families 
1 hour after ceremony: Portraits with bridal party 
1.5 hours after ceremony: Portraits of Bride & Groom alone 
2 hours after ceremony: Completely done with portraits 

(if Bride & Groom walk down aisle and just keep walking to a secluded area) 
Immediately after ceremony: Portraits of Bride & Groom alone 
30 min. after ceremony: Portraits with families 
1 hour after ceremony: Portraits of bridal party 
1.5 hours after ceremony: Completely done with portraits 

Chase & Grace, Part 2

Why not a few more?

Chase & Grace B-Day Party, Part 1

Saturday we celebrated one year on this earth for both Chase & Grace. They had a party extravaganza at Keith Memorial UMC in the gym. It seemed like a sea of children running around & playing together. I wanted to show you a few of my favorite pics from the day. 

NEW WEBSITE! Woohoo!

Ben Finch Photography has finally launched a new website. Go check it out atwww.benfinchphotography.com; I don't think you will be disappointed. My very good friend, Nathan Smith, provided the incredible instrumental track that plays throughout the site; a big thanks to him. So... don't wait... go ahead... really... go now! 

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Eastanallee Marriage Conference

Last Saturday, February 28, I had the pleasure to provide the attendees of Eastanallee Baptist Church's Marriage Conference. We had a great time & I was able to get some really good pictures of the couples. Here are a few taken from the conference. For those who attended, you may access the proofs by visiting the following site: www.pictage.com. The instructions are as follows: 

instructions

How Does it Work?

1. Click on "client proofs" above.

2. Under "Find Your Event," type in the name of the bride or groom.

3. Complete the form "Sign the Guest Book." 

4. Click "View Event."

5. Read the instructions page to familiarize yourself with Pictage.

6. Click "Proceed to Home Page" at the bottom of Pictage's iinstructions page.

If you have any questions at all, please contact me, or you can reach Pictage directly at 1-877-PICTAGE.

Thank you & enjoy the images!