Posted on October 31, 2009
It’s always cool to meet fellow Vermonters here in Florida – and even cooler when you get a chance to book a shoot with them. Megan and Parker are students here in Florida. I met up with them today for a couples portrait session and we wandered around Melbourne. We had such a great time (Coldstone certainly helped!!!). Thanks guys!
Here are some quick peeks and there are a couple more over at Flickr. Be sure to check them out!
Scott
Posted on October 28, 2009
I have a new phone number, effective immediately: (503) 863-0303. The “321″ Florida number is no longer available.
As always, my email address is still unchanged.
Thanks!
Scott
Posted on October 25, 2009
Yesterday was so much fun! Laura and David had a beautiful wedding at Pelican Beach in Satellite Beach, Florida. The weather was perfect (but a little warm). The Gator and Seminole rivalries dominated the evening but made for a lot of fun. The cake cutting power outage made things even more interesting!
Here are some early shots from the day. More can be found on my Flickr page.
Scott
Posted on October 24, 2009
I realized yesterday that I posted my 100th blog post. I know for most hard core bloggers that this may be a weekly milestone. But, for us photographers, this is usually a longer process. I thought it would be a good chance to look back at where I started.
My first blog post here was only in September of 2007. I was offering some informational posts about how to choose a good photographer. I don’t even think I had any followers back then!
My first wedding ever was shot in Alaska at Alyeska Resort in Girdwood. It was for Leigh and Mike and below (based on metadata and time) was the very first wedding photo I ever took.
I know…it’s not a stunner! In fact, the very first image I took is even out of focus and never made it to the client. It appears the bride was being reprimanded about something, curlers and all.
While looking at the last wedding I shot (Janice + Kevin in Hawaii) it is so surprising to see how everything has progressed – from my website and brand, to equipment, clients, and of course the 100th blog post. My actual last shoot was Michelle and Josh’s trash the dress session, something that was never even on the scene back in 2003.
And, while I have now shot over 25 weddings across the country, I still get the creative butterflies in my stomach when I pull up to a venue. I still get that crazy awesome feeling when the bride and groom see each other for the first time, or when the father of the bride chokes up when he hands off his daughter.
Its a wonderful amazing incredible job to have and I am so thankful to all my clients (past and future) for the trust and faith they put into me for this most important of responsibilities.
Now I need to get ready for Laura + David’s wedding today…
To the next 100 blog posts!!!!!
Scott
Posted on October 22, 2009
I challenge everyone to watch this and keep a dry eye. This man is a true patriot and I find it so refreshing to be inspired by this gentleman. For those fighting the good fight, keep it up!
Posted on October 20, 2009
Trash The Dress: Waikiki Fountain from Scott McNamara on Vimeo.
This is some raw video (courtesy Chris Pun) of my recent trash the dress session in Hawaii. Janice and Kevin were awesome clients and we spent the day touring Oahu and trashing the dress bit by bit. Eventually, we ended up in this Victorian fountain at the base of Diamond Head in Waikiki. It was an AWESOME shoot!
Here is another video from earlier in the day on Oahu’s South Shore:
More Raw Video: Shooting Janice + Kevin on a cliff in Hawaii from Scott McNamara on Vimeo.
Posted on October 19, 2009
Yes, those pesky rumors are true! I am relocating the business to Portland, Oregon this December.
So, why you may ask? Well, for one we (my wife and I) simply miss the mountains and the wilderness. Since we have lived in Colorado, Alaska, Hawaii…well you get the picture. Florida is just a little too flat for us. For those who have lived in the mountains, you understand…there is just something to them.
Also we miss a strong outdoor culture. We have always taken roadtrips and backcountry trips to explore new places. Florida is just not the same in that regard. Amazing places like Yosemite, Crater Lake, Canon Beach and British Columbia will be just up (or down) the road.
From a business perspective, my market will be from Seattle to Southern California and Hawai’i. So, the move also makes good business sense too.
What this means for my clients – If you have a contract with me for a 2010 wedding, we have already discussed it! All contracts will be honored just like I live nearby. I will travel to Florida to cover all booked weddings.
For future Florida brides, all 2010 weddings will be commissioned as a destination wedding.
As always, if anyone has any questions, you can always contact me. My website will always have current contact information.
In constant adventure,
Scott
Posted on October 17, 2009
While we did not “formally” trash the dress, Michelle + Josh ventured around Melbourne with me today to find some cool, alternative spots for some photos. They dressed in their wedding attire and we set out, eventually stumbling on an old, abandoned house off US1. The owner was an awesome woman that gave us some history (like the house was the first in Melbourne to have a bath tub and electricity) and even some literature. It was really cool to know the background on the house.
Here are some early shots!
Scott
Posted on October 17, 2009
Jen and Jason were looking to introduce traditional elements into their second engagement session. We met and shot around the old Eau Gallie district in Melbourne (which has quickly become one of my favorite shoot locations). We emphasized the Sari, and in particular the Pallu and integrated it as a core to the images.
More can be seen at Flickr.
Enjoy!
Scott
Posted on October 16, 2009
The day started with flight delays in Honolulu, then rain in Kauai. But once we began shooting, the rain stopped, the sun broke, and we had a wonderful time. Rachel and Ryan were in Kauai on their honeymoon after their wedding in Arizona. We explored Lihue and Kapaa, and all points in between (and had some good Jamba for lunch)!
Thanks guys for a wonderful time and I hope to see you again very soon!
Check my Flickr page for a few more highlights.
Scott
PS. Ryan…please work on the driving : – )
