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 

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 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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Meet Colleen and Justin…Oh and their little pup, Atticus!  Colleen and Justin are both in Clarksdale because of Teach For America, a pretty cool program.  Your schooling is paid for in exchange for a few years commitment to work at a school in a low-income community. Colleen and Justin are getting married in Clarksdale with their reception at one of my favorite venues, Hopson Plantation, which so happens to be currently featured on the cover of this month Delta Magazine!!

We had a fabulous afternoon showing these two the sites of Oxford…Square Books (of course), then a wood lot by the Chamber of Commerce, and then  finally a blooming bradford pear tree by the derelict Captain D’s restaurant!  Jewels of Oxford!!

Enjoy the pics!
- Danny
P.S. – Enjoy this little bit of Joyous Racket

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I always love a little challenge…I shot my first, yep first, senior portrait session this weekend!!  Thanks to Ashley Kate for finding me and loving my work!!  She’s graduating from Clarksdale and will soon become an Oxfordonian when she comes to Ole Miss for Pharmacy school.

Enjoy the pics!
- Danny

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It snowed in Oxford today! Didn’t last long but it did snow, oh and it’s been raining since Sunday. Makes the weather we had last Saturday for Jessica Lee and Bradley Sowell’s wedding even more perfect! Thanks to Andi Cooper and Jean Abrams from Castle Hill Resort for putting on a fabulous wedding!

Again, we got to sneak on to the football field at Ole Miss, however this time we did get caught and yelled at. Fabulous photos were had regardless!

Next up wedding in Tunica, until then…

Enjoy the pics!
- D

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Ceremony | Paris Yates Chapel
Reception | Castle Hill Resort
Portraits | Vaught-Hemingway Stadium
Second Shooter | Yavuz Ozeren
Wedding Planner | Andi Cooper

Another fine day for another fine engagement session in Oxford, Mississippi! First up we had to hit Vaught-Hemingway Stadium up for sure. Bradley is a Senior Offensive Tackle for the Rebs, and soon to be playing on Sundays! Follow that up with the ever faithful Oxford Square and a trek down Faulkner’s Alley!

Enjoy the pics!
- D

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Photo Locations
Vaught-Hemingway Stadium | University of Mississippi
The Square | Oxford, MS

How cool is this couple!  I’ve been wanting to do a session out at the lake, and despite it being unbearably hot, Jordan and Jim were all over it.  Aren’t they awesome with their firkids!

Enjoy the pics.
-D

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The Square | Oxford, MS
Rowan Oak
Sardis Lake 

These two are a couple of cool cats!  Don’t believe me, just check out Charlie’s “Blues Brothers” Shades!  I had a blast taking their pictures around Oxford’s Square and at the infamous, Square Books, even if it was boiling hot.

Their ceremony was at the Oxford Church of Christ and the reception was at the ever faithful Oxford University Club.

Who Dat
- D

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Ceremony | Oxford Church of Christ
Reception | Oxford University Club
Band | Cozy Corley Band