Yes, Double Decker Arts Festival has come and gone, but I totally forgot I had some pictures to post!  It’s wedding season, give me a break!!

Maybe its just a clue that I’m getting older, or maybe its just because I really don’t listen to the radio anymore, but honestly I had never heard of any of the headliners this year.  Well, except for Mavis Staples, but she’s not really new to the scene!  I must say though, with a band name Deer Tick, we aren’t expecting much, but they were pretty awesome on stage!  I don’t know what their recorded stuff is like, but I was impressed.  Iron and Wine followed next on Friday, and Mavis Staples closed the show on Saturday.

Until next year’s Fest
- Danny

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Double Decker Arts Festival
Deer Tick
Iron & Wine
Mavis Staples

First, the good…This was the first time for Oxford, MS to participate in the National and International Annual Ride of Silence. The Ride of Silence is going on its 10th year and is held at 100s if not 1000s of cities across the States and Worldwide.  The premise behind the ride is a for a slow-paced and silent ride in honor of cyclists who have been injured or killed on public roadways.  There was a fairly good turn out, despite it being a Wednesday and school was out.  The weather was perfect and I think those who participated really were moved and had a good time.

Secondly, I just urge you all to think while driving.  I understand we have places to go, and I understand its frustrating to drive so slow, but we must remember the person on the bike, or jogging or running is a person.  They are probably someone’s significant other..most certainly they are someone’s son or daughter.  By law, its their road too…SHARE the ROAD!  This is coming from someone who’s wife is an avid road cyclist, who’s best-friend’s wife was killed while cycling, and who himself likes to ride every now and then…Calm down and think!

Rest in Peace, Kevser…

Helpful links…

Bike Walk Mississippi
Oxford Cycling Club
Mississippi Wear Yellow Day
Ride of Silence 

Well, we weren’t going to let the rain hold us back!  Although it was quite doubtful we would be making it outside, but the sun showed it’s pretty face just in time for Courtney and Tommy’s first look!  C and T tied the knot at the most fabulous First Presbyterian Church in Jackson, MS.  The ceremony was followed with a throw down at the downtown Jackson Marriott.  The party was so hot that Iron Man himself made an appearance…  Wedding planning and design brought to you by the marvelous Deborah Simmons and Kristen Blackard of Signature Occasions and Memphis Soul Review had the party rockin”!

Until next time
- Danny

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Ceremony | First Presbyterian Church of Jackson, MS
Reception | Jackson Marriott
Wedding Planner | Deborah Simmons and Kristen Blackard of Signature Occasion
Band | Memphis Soul Review of RAM Entertainment
Florist | Wendy Putt of Fresh Cut
Cake Designer | The Special Touch
Second Photographers | Brian Flint and Amelia Patterson 

Folks, check out these stunning Bridals of our stunning Bride with this stunning light we were blessed with! We did Lauren’s Bridals around The Grove on the Ole Miss campus, and the lighting couldn’t have been any more magnifique! In case you missed it, you can check out Lauren and Andy’s wedding photos here!

Ciao!

Danny Klimetz
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How freaking cool is this!  2012, is making out to be a year of firsts for Captured Photography!  I recently shot the album art for Johnny Blackthorn’s recent album!!!  Johnny’s album, Dry, dropped last Saturday, so please check out his website and Facebook pages, and hit him up for an album if interested!  At the same time, I am now the exclusive photographer for Mission 66 Music, based here in Oxford!  This is a new label looking to provide support to independent artists.  I’m most stoked about Bill Perry…that dude is a musical wizard!  So if you’re in a band and you want to take it to the next level, please please, drop Gabriel an email!

Party on Wayne
- Danny

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Meet Molly and Michael! Michael actually carved his proposal into a tree!! He took Molly out for a stroll out near Sardis Lake, and where he surprised her with it! Their ceremony is going to be at her parents home in Water Valley and the reception to follow at the historic downtown and is being designed by the fabulous Krista Bloome of A Bash Events!

Ticks were abundant, but it was worth it!
- Danny

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Meet Kristen and Logan! We finally got to do their engagement photos. Poor Kristen has been trying to schedule these up for weeks, but weather and black eyes (funny story!) kept putting us on hold. Glad we waited though, because the weather was fantastic! Logan played outfield for Ole Miss while at school, so had the hook up, and we got to go out to Swayze Field for a unique engagement session! Finished things up with a gorgeous sunset out at Rowan Oak and a perfect image of the two!

By the way, the Rebels are ranked 18th right now!
- Danny

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Meet Lauren and Andy.  Lauren has style!!!  I totally dig the mini-veil and the arm bracelet.  Oh and Andy didn’t stop smiling the whole day, ear to ear!  We started out with portraits around the infamous Oxford Square.  The weather was perfect…maybe a bit chilly, but it wasn’t raining!  Their ceremony was at Oxford-University Methodist with the reception following on the rooftop at The Oxford University Club where The Boufants, a band from Memphis, come down and put on a show!

L&A enjoy Belize and the pics!
- Danny

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Ceremony | Oxford-University Methodist Church
Reception | Oxford University Club

Meet Katherine and Jeff! You might remember them from the awesome engagement session in Memphis with their pups (here!) The wedding and reception were held at the marvelous Colonel’s Quarters at Castle Hill and the weather was perfect. Nice and warm with just a slight breeze. Yes, I did make all the girls trek down the grassy hill in their high heels, but I do believe the pictures prove it was worth it! Andi with Castle Hill did a stellar job as the wedding coordinator, and thanks to Brian Flint for helping as the second shooter.

Until next time…
- Danny

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Ceremony + Reception | Castle Hill Resort
Second Shooter | Brian Flint
Wedding Planner | Andi Cooper

People of the world, say hello to Julia and Austin!  They’ll be tying the knot in July at the awesome St Peter’s in Oxford with a fabulous reception to follow at the Inn at Ole Miss.  In the meantime, feast your eyes on these engagement photos!!!

- Danny

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