Bud Taylor Photography

Spring is here!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Bud Taylor Photography) — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 20:21:00 +0000

The Summer is Booked!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Bud Taylor Photography) — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 20:19:00 +0000

We are happy and sad to report that we are booked for the months of March-September. We have a limited number of dates for October - December. We hope to hear from all of our loyal clients through the season.
Thanks, BT

Dec. 15th Last day for Christmas Orders!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Bud Taylor Photography) — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 01:23:00 +0000

December 15th will be the last day that we can guarantee delivery before Christmas.
ALL OF OUR BRIDES: We need your album picks by December 1st to get your albums back for the holidays
Thanks, BT

Happy Thanksgiving

noreply@blogger.com (Bud Taylor Photography) — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 01:22:00 +0000

We just wanted to wish everyone a Happy & Safe Thanksgiving.

Happy Halloween!!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Bud Taylor Photography) — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 14:11:00 +0000

Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Halloween, hope it's all treats. We're back in the studio, hard at work. We will be posting several weddings online in the next week, so check back and take a look.
BT

Time for School!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Bud Taylor Photography) — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 19:14:00 +0000

I will be away until Sat. the 28th. I'm going out of town to attend a workshop. Feel free to email all Enlargement & Christmas card orders and we will process those as soon as we return. Remember orders usually take about a week and a half to get to you. Have a great week.
Thanks, BT

Christmas Cards are HERE!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Bud Taylor Photography) — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:57:00 +0000

Our 2007 Christmas Card designs are ready, and they look great! There are 15 custom designs, all of the cards are Press printed and include envelopes. Take a look and click over to the website to view and order your cards. ORDER CARDS

Mary & Luke

noreply@blogger.com (Bud Taylor Photography) — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 19:50:00 +0000

Love the light in this one.

Mary and her fans!
3 Amigos!
Money!
One of my favorite shots.

Nice details.
These two were always smiling!

This chair matched the bouquet perfectly.

The couple had jewelry made for the wedding party.

Proofs are on the way!!

noreply@blogger.com (Bud Taylor Photography) — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 13:58:00 +0000

I just wanted to take a moment, and let everyone know that we are a little behind on getting proofs back. I am working very hard to get back on schedule, and will contact everyone as soon as your portraits are ready. Thanks for your patience.
BT

Holiday Card Designs!!

noreply@blogger.com (Bud Taylor Photography) — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 13:56:00 +0000

We will have our holiday card designs online, by mid-October. There will be a gallery & order form included on the website.
Thanks,BT

Ava & Jason ~ August 25th, 2007

noreply@blogger.com (Bud Taylor Photography) — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 17:23:00 +0000

Karen & Dave, August 19th, 2007

noreply@blogger.com (Bud Taylor Photography) — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 21:12:00 +0000

Amy & Jay ~ After the Honeymoon.

noreply@blogger.com (Bud Taylor Photography) — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 21:09:00 +0000

Studio Promotions!!

noreply@blogger.com (Bud Taylor Photography) — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 22:46:00 +0000

We have several new studio promotions coming up in the fall. Check back to see them.

noreply@blogger.com (Bud Taylor Photography) — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 22:43:00 +0000

We are booking Weddings for late 2007 & 2008. 2008 dates are going quickly. We will have our 2008 package prices up shortly. These packages have changed a bit, to include more options, DVD's, Panoramic Albums, online slide shows etc. We will also be offering a "Winter Wedding Special" for November & December this year. Give us a call to hear about it.

New Website on the way!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Bud Taylor Photography) — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 22:42:00 +0000

We have a new website on the way. We are hoping that it will go live around the end of the month.

Not Just People...

noreply@blogger.com (Bud Taylor Photography) — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 19:43:00 +0000

So I've had alot of people asking lately, if I shoot anything besides people. Well I love to shoot other things, finding time is the hard part. So I'll start posting some of my other work as it comes along. Here are a few shot I pulled from the "vault" haha.

noreply@blogger.com (Bud Taylor Photography) — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 12:37:00 +0000

Eric & Amy
August 2nd, 2007

A Guy a Girl & a Car.

noreply@blogger.com (Bud Taylor Photography) — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 12:34:00 +0000

Dallas & Melissa

noreply@blogger.com (Bud Taylor Photography) — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 17:51:00 +0000

We shot this fun Virgina couple on July 31st, in Topsail Island. Everyone was great, and did I mention, that the groom is a great cook as well. We had dinner with them and, he has skills! Wishing the two of them the best of luck!
BT

And the Groom can cook!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Bud Taylor Photography) — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 17:44:00 +0000

Lots of great people...

noreply@blogger.com (Bud Taylor Photography) — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 17:37:00 +0000

We have had the chance to work with lots of really great people this summer. We've met some new friends, and reunited with families from years past. Thanks to everyone who visited this year. Here are some shots from a few of those groups.

Better Photos this Summer

noreply@blogger.com (Bud Taylor Photography) — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 22:45:00 +0000

This summer you’ll be heading to picnics, barbeques, and family events. All of these family gatherings mean more snap shots and impromptu family portraits. Using a few simple tips can help your photos last a lifetime.
When photographing outdoors there are certain dos and don’ts. Avoid photographing at high noon. Try to photograph during the last hour of daylight, Professional photographers call this the “Golden Hour” as it offers the softest and most flattering skin tones. Always turn on your flash. When photographing during the day, using your flash will help lower contrast and reduce dark shadows.
Location, location, location. Most large groups are best photographed outdoors, for several reasons, more light, larger space and natural backdrops. The first thing to look for is an uncluttered area, perhaps with foliage, and open shade if available. Try to arrange your family some distance away from the background. This distance will add separation, and offer a slightly softer backdrop, resulting in more visually
pleasing photos.
Now it’s time to pose your group. When posing your family, avoid the boy-girl-boy-girl, tallest in back scenario you remember from your elementary class photos. Try arranging groups within the group. Two to three people in relaxed poses spaced a couple of feet apart. Start in the center with the eldest, or a guest of honor, work outward by adding small groups around them, filling in with smaller kids. Staggering the heights, as well as the distance from the camera, will add dimension to your photos.
After you get the pose you like take a look through the viewfinder, yes I said the viewfinder. Turn off that little screen on the back of the camera. Cameras where not made to be used while holding them three feet in front of you, looking at a two-inch TV. By viewing the scene through the viewfinder, it forces you to slow down, observe the setting, and offers a steady grip for a sharper focus. This is the time to look for distracting elements, like a tree growing out of Uncle Bob’s head.
Finally its time to take the picture. Most people, especially dads and kids don’t respond well to someone yelling, “Smile, Smile”. Instead try conversation and just start shooting. Every family has a comedian, they’ll tell a joke, everyone laughs, and “that’s your shot! Usually these will be the best shots, as your family will be having fun,
just being themselves.
Most of all remember, always have fun, and enjoy the time spent with family.

How to articles...

noreply@blogger.com (Bud Taylor Photography) — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 22:36:00 +0000

I have recently started writing a short photography column for the local newspaper. I thought I would post some of those here as we go along, they're usually about how to get better pics at home. The best way of course is to call me...:-) Hope you all enjoy, and feel free to leave comments.
Bud

Allison & George's Wedding

noreply@blogger.com (Bud Taylor Photography) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 18:25:00 +0000

We photographed a lucky couple on 7-7-07. After a rainy start to the day, everyone held their breath as the ceremony grew closer. Just in time the rain stopped, and we were off. Allison and George had a beautiful beach ceremony, followed by a nice reception, and capped the evening off with a fireworks show. We would like to wish the happy couple & their families the best.