Exposing what dwells within.
It is no secret that I adore SCARPA. For the last few months I've been documenting Spring in the shop with the help of the talented Kai'li, SCARPA blogger, social media extrordinaire, and stylist. It has been such a pleasure to spend a couple of hours in the shop each week with her, soaking in the beauty of the space and their merchandise.
When Tina and Mark, owners of Fosteria Design and Woodworks, contacted me about styling and photographing their designs they asked if I had any thoughts about where we might set up our shoot. I came up with some ideas and met them at their home to see the pieces in person...and completely fell in love with their beautiful, historic farmhouse. Tina has done a wonderful job with the interior, using soft neutrals and natural materials throughout each room. It was the perfect setting to photograph their lovely designs, which are all made with reclaimed wood and found objects.
Tina and Mark are a talented duo, designing and crafting clocks, coat racks, furniture (check out Mark's desk!) and even delicate candlesticks. Rather than photograph their pieces in a generic setting without context, I wanted to capture them in a lived-in space that would add to the personality of their brand. Tina and I worked to style each vignette while Mark moved and hung clocks and coat racks where we asked. It was a great day, and I am so pleased with the images captured!
There's a new post on Beyond the Flavor this morning! Meet Daniel, and check out the recipe for his JAM!!!
I love moving through a catalogue of wedding images and seeing two perspectives of the same moment...
Bradley and her girls, May 12, 2012.
Brian's, above. Andrea's, below.
Bradley and Casey were married yesterday! They had a beautiful reception at Fat Cat Farm, styled by Beehive Events. We can't wait to share the rest of their lovely day with you all.
Congratulations, you two! Have fun on your honeymoon!!!
Check out this month's C-Ville Abode!!! There is lots of AHP between the covers...
The new Tablescape column! Such fun to style and photograph.
Mike and Karen Ball in the 'A Room of One's Own' column.
Feature story about three yurts in and around Charlottesville.
Many thanks to C-Ville for the opportunity to photograph such fun people, spaces, and food!
There's a new post on Beyond the Flavor this morning! Meet Eric and Kate of Feast!, and their adorable son, Oscar. They made the most delicious brunch...perfect for Mother's Day!
Muli and Marcus were married yesterday on a beautiful farm in Louisa! These two braved the elements for a fun first look and portraits around the property. We can't wait to share the rest of the images of this lovely couple and their wedding day!
Congratulations, you two! Brian and I were so pleased to be part of your day. Have fun in California!
Julie and Kevin were married on Saturday!!! Here's a little sneak peek of their day...
Congratulations, you two! We loved spending the day with you.
Tomorrow we kick off our 2012 Weddings with Julie + Kevin, and we could not be more excited!!!
We have a new post on Beyond the Flavor this morning! Joel and Erica from Free Union Grass Farm, with that AMAZING fried chicken!
Muli + Marcus are getting married on May 5th! We had such a fun session out at Veritas Vineyard + Winery with their daughter. Miss Bella will be the flower girl in the wedding and she is SO excited!!!
Muli, Marcus, and Bella...you are the sweetest family. We are so excited for your wedding in just a week and a half!
There has been a lot happening over on Beyond the Flavor these last few days!
We have Tucker Yoder from The Clifton Inn sharing his recipe for a Seasonal Garden Vegetable Medley.
C-Ville Weekly featured us in their Farm To Table issue, on stands today!
We covered the Blue Ridge Oyster Festival, and got rained on.
And have been busy playing with baby goats and ducks. We have a new post up on Beyond the Flavor every week...we hope you're joining the fun!
This season's issue of Edible Blue Ridge has a feature article about charcuterie...one of my favorite subjects! Many thanks to Collin Donnelly and The Red Hen in Lexington for this fun and informative photo shoot. And for the dinner it inspired a month later at The Red Hen, during which we (Brian, Sarah, Matt, and I) consumed one of those pig heads shown below. Yes...we did. And it was amazing!!!
I love my job, every day. But there are some days when I really, really love my job. Such as the two mornings that I spent in these lovely gardens outside of Charlottesville, capturing nature with my camera while absorbing the words of two very knowledgable ladies. Thank you, Cville, for offering me such wonderful opportunities.
The newest issue of Cville Weekly is focused on the upcoming Historic Garden Week. The images here are of native plants, the subject of the feature story. I wish my backyard was this beautiful!
Check out this month's issue of Abode, featuring architect Jim Tuley's last design. I love this modern home, which utilizes it's steep lot remarkably well. The homeowners' art collection is quite impressive, too.
A few of my favorites from the shoot...
We are so excited to have Gail Hobbs-Page of Caromont Farm on Beyond the Flavor this morning! Check out this beautiful spring salad of arugula, homemade prosciutto, and fig-sherry vinaigrette...so delicious!
I am so honored to have been asked to write, style, and photograph a story in the new wedding publication, The Clutch Guide. This bridal luncheon was inspired by the Friday lunch at Galatoire's we experienced during our last trip to New Orleans. For the recipes of some of our favorite NOLA dishes, check out pages 47-53 online.
Many thanks to Jennifer Prince of Hill City Bride for asking me to be part of such a beautiful publication!
Happy Friday! Take time to enjoy Spring if you've still got hold of her in your part of the world. We're hitting 90 degrees in Charlottesville on Monday and I am not prepared for summer!
Here is a little peek at the two days I spent at Hawthorn House + Orchard in West Virginia this week, where Spring is still going strong...
The Ivy Inn hosted a goat roast for Easter Sunday. What an honor to be invited, and what an amazing feast! This was my first goat experience, and it was a really fantastic one. I am so grateful to live in such an amazing town.
