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May 15 2013

Wedding Lighting bootcamp announced!

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Over the past 8 years, I’ve had some amazing opportunities to learn about lighting from so many sources.  Incredible photographers, concert & theatrical  lighting directors, and “self taught” techniques using alternative lighting sources, modifiers and techniques.  I’ve been asked many times if I would ever be willing to teach a photography lighting class and discuss how I approach and implement my lighting.  Until this point, I’ve always declined because of time and documentation constraints.  Since starting my photography classes at my studio in Apex, NC, the interest has gone thru the roof and I am very happy to announce I have finally scheduled my first ever ‘Lighting Bootcamp” class for photographers.

Where my photography bootcamp class is for the mid-level amateur to beginning professional, the lighting bootcamp is aimed at the very advanced amateur to professional photographer.  We’ll be covering a slew of techniques, equipment and “scenarios” of lighting and, probably most importantly, giving you the vocabulary and “process” to follow when making decisions on how to light.  Just a few of the things we’ll be covering:

On camera flash (it’s not the devil)
Bounce flash
Off camera flash
Triggering systems
Lighting Modifiers
Lighting Equipment
Mixing light
Direction of light
Camera Mechanics

There is a lot more information including how to sign up for the class on the below link.  We will be having this class in Myrtle Beach, SC so come a day early, enjoy the beach then come ready to have your brain exploded with lighting techniques that will take your photography to another level and give you the confidence to shoot in any situation!

Click here to register:  Lighting Bootcamp – Myrtle Beach, SC

I attached a few photos to help demonstrate many of the techniques we’ll be discussing.  Look forward to seeing you there!

by Brian Mullins

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May 06 2013

Carolina Inn Wedding | David & Christina

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As part of my new years resolution, I am finally getting to blog wedding photos that I have, well, been very late in doing. David & Christina were married at Mt Bethel Presbyterian church in Chapel Hill last fall.  From the church, we drove to their Carolina Inn Wedding reception took place in early fall of last year in the gorgeous Old Well Room.

Having never been to Mt Bethel Presbyterian Church in the past, we arrived really early to scope the place out and meet everyone.  We  met up with David & Christina as they arrived and had a wonderful opportunity to chat with them and their families while they got ready.  After the ceremony, the happy couple walked out to their friends & family who were waiting to send them off in their beautiful custom car.  They had plans to have the hard top off but, well, it was a bit too cold for that so they drove off with the heat on and top attached.

We arrived at the Carolina Inn to a gorgeously decorated old well room.  With fabric banners stringing from the main chandelier to the others, gorgeous flowers and, of course, a wonderful plated meal, the guests were all buzzing with excitement at the arrival of our bride & groom.  Much of the family had traveled in for the wedding so it was great to see the couple had elected to have a early afternoon reception so they could spend more time during the day & evening with everyone.  Afternoon receptions tend to not have as much dancing but, well, that was not the case with David & Christina.

After the reception ended, we all walked about the gorgeous grounds of the Carolina Inn to photograph some wedding day portraits of the newlyweds.  There are so many gorgeous areas around the hotel that I literally had to cut myself off or we would of kept going well into the evening.

I’d like to give my warmest congratulations to David & Christina!  I wish you both  a wonderful life together!  As always, I hope you enjoy a few photos from David & Christina’s Carolina Inn Wedding.

by Brian Mullins

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May 01 2013

Grand Marquise Ballroom | Raleigh Wedding Show

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Recently we were invited to participate in an invite only Raleigh Wedding show held at the Grand Marquise Ballroom.  I’ve photographed a couple of weddings previously at the Grand Marquise Ballroom and was absolutely thrilled to be invited to their Luxury Bridal Showcase.

Shawn of Your Special Day Events was heading up the organization and planning of the event which included a pretty extensive fashion show which featured both gorgeous dresses for both brides and bridesmaids by Victorian Rose Bridals, breathtaking jewelry by Anfesa’s Jewelers and many of the areas top vendors.

We met with some amazing brides and vendors during our time there but the star of the show was really the runway fashion event.  I lost count of how many beautiful gowns, dresses and tuxedos came down the runway but, needless to say, I got a wealth of great photos!

I’d like to thank all the wonderful vendors who participated and, of course, show you a few photos below.  Enjoy!

by Brian Mullins

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May 1, 2013 - 10:18 pm

Brian Mullins - Thank you Cindy! The girls looked gorgeous!

May 1, 2013 - 9:22 pm

cindy payne - you all did a fabulous job!!!!

Apr 12 2013

WPPI – Las Vegas trip and Westcott

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My sincere apologies for lack of updates recently.  To be honest I have been so busy that blogging has taken a back seat.  I have tons and tons  of client photos I will blog soon but I wanted to make this one about me.  In March of this year, we flew out to Las Vegas to take in some of the educational opportunities at the WPPI convention (Wedding Portrait Photographers International).  Aside from numerous internationally acclaimed speakers, they have one of the largest trade shows in the county (which is a big reason we went).  One of the vendors who are a large part of the trade show is the FJWestcott lighting company – a premiere photographic lighting company.

I’ve gotten to know a few of the folks at FJWestcott and was thrilled when we worked out an opportunity for me to speak at their booth about their lighting equipment.  Specifically, I was demonstrating their Spiderlight TD6′s which I use both in my studio and in the field.  Westcott provided a great model, a mic and a videographer to document the talk.  It was only 30 minutes so I could only discuss 2 different lighting setups but had a blast with it!  It was the last day of the trade show so alot of people were “talked oiut” but I still managed to get a small crowd going.

I’d like to thank Christobal Perez for taking a couple of photos while I was speaking and our lovely model for, well, being lovely!  The first two shots are from Christobal, the third is of our model and the last is Christobal (LOL) getting in on some of the action.

by Brian Mullins

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April 28, 2013 - 4:06 pm

Wedding Photography - Hi there, I was doing some wedding photography research and came across your website. Lovely images!!! And a very nice website too :)

Andrew