Hampton Roads Wedding Photographer | Williamsburg Wedding Photographer | A Chamberlin Hotel Dream Wedding

The phone rang one evening, hearing a deep voice on the other end of the line... "Hello, My name is Craig".  The groom had been given the task of finding the photographer for his upcoming wedding.

Craig, with the help of his mother, researched and found me.  I was honored to have met and been chosen by Craig, Blair, and their families to document their engagement, rehearsal, and wedding day!

There are weddings and then events that celebrate the lives of not only two people but  leave a lasting impression for a lifetime!  All the thought and heart this family displayed make this a memorable occasion!    Craig and Blair leave a mark on any life they come in contact with... they did mine!

This exciting event and celebration is captured below.

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Williamsburg Photographer~Coyote Run

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Coyote Run

        Wait until you see and hear this group! Great group, interesting, talented, and a band to remember! I had the honor of photographing this group last week… think you will be more than entertained!

 David Doersch, contacted me describing what he would like or what they were looking for in a new series of photos.  These were to help rebrand their band for press kits, web, and pr materials.  This is just one of a series of shots... what a blast!  David and his band were all impressive people, can't wait to see them live July 15th and 16th in Williamsburg, Virginia.  Coyote Run is a Celtic Rock band and are releasing their new CD for 2011 named 10 1/2.

Williamsburg Photographer~Becoming Indian

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I was driving down the road after a long week of shooting and a wedding in Montross, Virginia.

All day Sunday I had a creative thought come to mind.  Not much comes to mind usually after such a taxing week.  I do love what I do and love being able to create!  The biggest challenge I feel for a Professional Photographer in these digital days, are the unending hours of post production when a shoot is complete.  Definitely a difference from the film days... I have had the opportunity to shoot many great things the last 4 weeks straight.  I will be posting them soon!  I did want to share with you the idea I had and see what you think...  This is Shannon, she just married on 6th of September 2010.  Shan has a heart for the kids in India.  She and her husband want to help the kids that are trapped in sex trafficking with no hope of any good thing. They want to help them get out and come to know what true and right love is all about.  They are ministers and want to reach these kids, giving them an opportunity to have a future and it be a good one!  My idea for this shot was to capture Shannon's amazingly beautiful green eyes! The "eyes are the lamp into the soul".  I love her piercing, illuminated green eyes and was trying to capture the emotion behind these eyes.  Shannon is getting ready to take the huge step in her life,  living out her passion becoming an Indian Woman in an Indian culture.  With the loving help of her amazing husband Sam, I believe they will be very successful!  This is a face for National Geo!  

You can go to http://www.imaginenations.us to support their efforts for the Meyyar House Ministry

Richmond Photographer~A Pastors Adventure Through Prayer

I received a call from Pastor Wade Trump of Jamestown Christian Fellowship in Williamsburg, Virginia a few days ago.  Wade wanted to know if I would be available to capture a very important moment for him...The Opening Prayer for January 26th session in the General Assembly.  Of course he was excited and so was I, I was honored to be able to be apart of this exciting time for he and his wife Lisa.
So today we set off to Richmond, I decided even in the rain to document the day... All the people apart of this session were so friendly, from staff to the delegates themselves couldn't be more helpful and accepting of our presence.  Delegate Brenda Pogge had opened the door for this day to come to pass.  On the drive up a real sense of destiny or heritage was impressed upon me as my Grandmother who passed in 2010 had sat in those sessions for more than 60-70 years and only stopped last year or so as she was 98 years old.
Wade delivered a very powerful prayer for the families of those there, their protection, as well as asking God for guidance in making their decisions with integrity and wisdom.  Many were touched and moved by the prayer that was very personal.  Wade was graciously received and given a gift as he left the podium.  What an opportunity!  Great job Wade!  You more than met all you felt you were to accomplish.  Wade was fascinating to watch today as he asked if he could pray for everyone from parking security to all those along the way in his adventure.  All were so open to him doing so and really appreciated it!

©2011 Kelly J Mihalcoe, Photographer LLC  All Rights Reserved

©2011 Kelly J Mihalcoe, Photographer LLC  All Rights Reserved

©2011 Kelly J Mihalcoe, Photographer LLC  All Rights Reserved