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Wedding Throwback Thursday

It’s our ten-year wedding anniversary today! As I recall from etiquette books, the traditional gift is an electronic web log post. DONE!

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I can’t believe it has been that long. We have done so many cool things over our marriage so far – probably why it seems like the time has flown. How many football games have we seen in a stadium? How many dance steps have we learned? Oor at least are familiar with? How many places have we traveled and visited on long plane trips, or shorter car rides?

Thanks for sticking with me through long photography assignments and other bouts of creativity. You have helped to foster creative ideas for me and my photography. It would have been a much tougher time to get TimeLine Media where it is today without a good manager looking at the big picture while I’m editing through huge collections. I’m sure there are more just around the corner that I could use your help! The wedding was just the first of our large projects together. With all the ones we have faced since then, I am more convinced that there are not too many things that we could not tackle together. By the way, I need help measuring for dance pants.

I think we make a great team – here is to many more anniversaries!

 

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Art and Soul photos published

I am honored to have some of my photographs of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Gainesville, VA. At this time some were making their debut in the Spring/Summer 2011 issues of Art and Soul! This is a journal of the Dixon Studio in Staunton, VA. Their especially beautiful work is noticeable in many details throughout the church. This includes all twenty Mysteries of the Rosary which line the sanctuary. Earlier this year, I captured each of these for the parish. Holy Trinity is also making a Rosary booklet from them. Also, they were used for an article in the Arlington Catholic Herald.

Art and Soul excerpt with my photography
Art and Soul excerpt with Rosary Windows photography by TimeLine Media

In reading their journal, there are many other aspects of design that are covered. I came away with an emphatically larger appreciation of the art and planning. From the largest windows to chalices and small surrounding statues there are many details to create. The task of capturing windows can be difficult with the camera. There is a lot of contrast in all the scenes, yet there are important details that need to be shown.

In this case, the vibrant colors need to be represented accurately. Additionally, the angles need to be as straight as possible with regards to your film plane. Trying to get these angles in a fully operational church building is not easy. This is becuase having consistent perspectives with all windows is nearly impossible. There are pews, columns, and other obstacles that dictate where you can place the camera. All add to the whole picture, and make for a challenging, rewarding photography project.

Art and Soul excerpt with my photography
Art and Soul excerpt with interior architecture photography by TimeLine Media

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Holy Trinity Catholic Church

Postcard for Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Gainesville, Virginia - Copyright TimeLine Media

Last year, I photographed two weddings at the beautiful Holy Trinity Catholic Church building in Gainesville, VA. Father Peffley is frequently on the guest list at many Filipino parties and services at my old parish in Woodbridge. So, I offered to take pictures of their new building. Soon after, I am in the building scouting photography angles. On this occasion, he allowed me take amazingly detailed photographs of the empty sanctuary, fixtures, and stained-glass windows.

Postcard for Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Gainesville, Virginia - Copyright TimeLine Media

Some of these have been made into postcards that are available in their gift shop. For this project, I collaborated with a local print shot to produce the cards. Please support this parish by purchasing some!

Postcard for Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Gainesville, Virginia - Copyright TimeLine Media

For those looking to get married, they have detailed information on their comprehensive website. For photographers covering weddings, more details from the venue is always preferable. Although things will be busy on a wedding day, review the rules beforehand!

Postcard for Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Gainesville, Virginia - Copyright TimeLine Media

The stained-glass windows were created at the Dixon Studio in Staunton, VA especially for Holy Trinity. On viewing, these windows create a modern take on ancient themes of art and craft. The windows transmit beautiful colors into the building. Dixon will install the last of the windows soon. When they completed, I hope to complete the photographs of all the windows soon!

Overall, it is a beautiful place to get married. Additionally, there are many places nearby for bridal portraits, and fun shots with your entire bridal party. Thanks again to Fr. Peffley for giving me the opportunity!

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