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 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 interior architecture photography by TimeLine Media
Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Gainesville, VA by Dixon Studio
Photography for me is usually a loud, action-packed activity. From ballroom dancing, to frantic wedding days, to sporting fields, photos for me usually involve capturing images through a little chaos. Thankfully, I had the opportunity to again help Holy Trinity Catholic Church with another project. At this time the church completed the installation of all of the Mysteries of the Rosary in stained-glass form in their parish building! These amazing works of art were created by the Dixon Studio of Staunton, VA. They create an especially meditative space in front of the window. Whether or not you are praying the Rosary or just admiring areas inside the impressive church building.
Sorrowful Mysteries – Holy Trinity – Dixon Studio
Photographing these windows presented some challenges. On this occasion, I wanted to capture these with the same focal length throughout. So I used the same prime lens, and I tried to take the image from the same distance for each. This was not always possible with church pews, columns, and other obstacles. Keeping the angles straight on all sides was a challenge, that I had to fix in Photoshop later, but the results were worth the effort. These photos are featured in the latest issue of the Arlington Catholic Herald, and help to document the progress of a parish celebrating their 10th year in 2011! Thanks again to Father Peffley and the staff for trusting me with the photos, it is a great privilege for me to work on these with you. Thank you!
Again, it is humbling to have received the WeddingWire.com awards from such especially wonderful things written about me. These were by brides and grooms photographed on their wedding day last year. This is the 4th year in a row receiving this award. Thanks to all my assistants that were working with me. Especially thank you for the bride referrals. At this time, I am preparing for upcoming weddings this season. In light of this recognition, I am inspired to do even better. Further, here is the press release about the award:
Weddingwire.com Press Released
Fairfax, VA – January 31, 2011 – WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, is thrilled to announce TimeLine Media has been selected to receive the prestigious annual WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011 for Wedding Photography!
Recognition for the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011 is determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 750,000 WeddingWire newlyweds. Our past clients are among those that shared their experiences on WeddingWire, the largest wedding review site in the nation.
TimeLine Media stands among the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire community. It is representing quality and service excellence within the wedding industry. Awards were giving to the top wedding professionals across 20 service categories. These go from wedding venues to wedding photographers, and were based on the overall professional achievements throughout the past year.
“WeddingWire is honored to celebrate the success of the top-rated wedding professionals within the WeddingWire community,” said Timothy Chi, WeddingWire’s CEO. “With the annual Bride’s Choice Awards™ program, WeddingWire has the unique opportunity to recognize the best wedding professionals across the US and Canada. We applaud TimeLine Media for their professionalism and dedication to enhancing the wedding planning experience last year.”
We are happy to announce that TimeLine Media is among the very best photographers within the WeddingWire Network. This includes leading wedding planning sites WeddingWire, Martha Stewart Weddings, Project Wedding and Weddingbee. Additionally, we would like to thank our past clients for nominating us to receive the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011.
For more information on the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011, please visit www.WeddingWire.com.
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Planning a wedding this year? Booking photographers is an important step. I am working on being more efficient in communicating. In any case, time is a precious resource for everyone. With this in mind, I simplify the choices for wedding couples. From coverage, albums, and assistants, I make it easier for you. If it is easier for you, it is easier for me!
Thanks again for writing reviews on my site. It is emphatically the best way to relay your experiences. I have asked for these reviews, and am thankful for the responses.
