As I was getting ready this post, I realized there was quite a lot to say…so excuse the ramblings!

First off…OMG! The Lumineers killed it at Hal and Mal’s Tuesday night. I had very very high expectations for these guys, and they blew me out of the water. So much so, I almost had Lauren convinced to call up the babysitter because we’re going to the next show! If I could quit my day job and become a groupie…and my family didn’t mind living like gypsies…I would! Seriously if you haven’t heard their stuff, check them out live here at Chase Jarvis Live. And if they are coming anywhere close to you…GO! Tour schedule here.

Secondly, this was the first time to give my new little baby the Fujifilm X100 a good test. I was stoked to get this little tiny beast of a camera. I wanted something powerful enough to handle anything I could throw at it, but be small enough it doesn’t get left in the hotel room because I’m tired of carrying a 10lb weight! I really wasn’t sure what to expect. The venue was super dark. I was shooting at ISOs of 6400. I had the shutter clicked down to 1/60. Well again, I was more then impressed! Don’t believe me, see for yourself and let me know what you think!

So, yeah…going to say some thanks! Thanks for Jackson photog group for having a meeting on the same night as The Lumineers! Gave me an excuse to drive the 2 hours+ just to see a band! Thanks to Hal and Mal’s for being one of the only bars downtown, so that I just happend to see a poster for The Lumineers the weekend before. Thanks to Courtney for letting me photograph her wedding which brought me to Jackson, which in turn led me to Hal and Mal’s where I saw the poster for The Lumineers! And really thanks to Kristen and Deborah from Signature Occasions for recommending me to Courtney to shoot her wedding which brought me to Jackson where I saw a poster advertising The Lumineers. Um…Thanks to Brian Flint of Films by Flint for driving and coming with, because I probably would have backed out. Last but not least, thanks to Chase Jarvis for being just awesome and featuring these guys in his studio, so that this wanna be groupie could discover a pretty fabulous band! Oh and thanks to Zack Aris for convincing me to get the FujiFilm X100…it truly is a gnarly little camera.

Rock and Roll
- Danny

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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

Danny Klimetz
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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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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

Busy times ahead!  Currently I’m in California working along the Trinity River system! Next week we head to New Orleans for PPA’s Imaging USA conference!  Then baby #2 should show his / her head real soon!

In the meantime…I’m not sure I have met anyone so excited to get married as Jordan!  She was so ecstatic that the rainy day didn’t even dampen her spirits!!

Enjoy the pics!
- D

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Ceremony | Mt Zion Baptist Church, Coldwater, MS
Reception | 211 Main
Second Shooter | Cindy Neal
Third Shooter | Yavuz Ozeren
Videographer | Lisa and Christian Harrison
Wedding Planner | Erin Briscoe
Band  | Party Planet

Christmas is upon us!  Crazy to believe its next weekend and New Years is just around the corner.  But, don’t fret, we have a pretty awesome couple to tie you over until 2012.  Claire and Jim got married at Tunica Methodist Church on yet another beautiful yet chilly December day!  Followed up with a kickin party at the Hollywood Casino Ballroom.  Yes I did play some Craps and yes I did lose $15, but we had a great time!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Years everybody.

Enjoy the pics!
- D

Danny Klimetz
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Ceremony | Tunica United Methodist
Reception | Hollywood Casino Ballroom
Second Shooter | Yavuz Ozeren + Amelia Patterson

It’s a lovely time of year for fall portraits!  You don’t have to take my word for it, check out Kelsey, Jake and Sophie out at Rowan Oak in Oxford, MS!

Happy Thanksgiving
- D

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It was a perfect cool fall day in Tunica, Mississippi to go out and grab some awesome engagement photos of Claire and Jim.  Even found a cotton field that hadn’t been picked or trashed in the rain!

Enjoy the pics!
- D

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Well, we might not win every game (Alabama just slaughtered us) but we definitely win our engagement sessions!  Too cheesy?!?  Bess and Peter have class!  How awesome are those two with the blanket.  We first hit up Castle Hill, which is where their wedding is going to be.  The weather and the lighting was fantastic!  Then off to Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on the campus of Ole Miss, for a little bit of Rebel Pride!

Enjoy the pics!

- D

Danny Klimetz

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Photo Locations | Castle Hill Resort

Vaught-Hemingway Stadium

University of Mississippi