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Classic Film Noir and Hollywood Glamour photography

Posted on September 25, 2008 by Jeff Mason | Tampa Wedding & Portrait Photographer in Cool Stuff, Portraits, Wedding Photography

I really like the look of the black and white Film Noir Portraiture and Hollywood Glamour Photography that came out during the 30′s, 40′s and 50′s.  The high contrast of light and shadows convey such emotion.  Photographers like George Hurrell, who was the master, in my opinion, were so incredibly talented and adept at painting and shaping with light.  Today Jim Ferreira continues to shoot in this style for portraits and promotions.  

The photojournalistic style that is pervasive in wedding photography today is cool and now but classic portraiture will never die.  I attended one of the last seminars by the legend Monte Zucker and he said something that stuck with me.  He said, “Everyone is taking pictures of the bride’s shoes, dress and the wedding party jumping in the air, what is that?.  No one is taking classic portraits anymore.”  He told this room full of photographers, “Bridal portraits are what you should be doing.  It will set your businesses apart BECAUSE NO ONE ELSE IS DOING THEM!”

 

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Ashley+Marc

Posted on August 10, 2008 by Jeff Mason | Tampa Wedding & Portrait Photographer in Wedding Photography

Ashley and Marc were married at the SandPearl Resort on Clearwater Beach, Florida.  Many of their friends and family came down from Virginia to share in their celebration.  Marc and his groomsmen were all graduates from Virginia Tech as were many of the guests based on the reaction to the VT fight song that the DJ played!  I didn’t get a chance to ask Ashley were she went to school but when the DJ played the Florida Gator’s fight song she was doing a big gator chomp with her arms.  Ashley and her bridesmaids are featured in a previous post with Laura Lee Designs Bridal Bags.  I photographed this wedding on behalf of Bella Pictures along with Cristiana Garcia and I am looking forward to working with her again, she is a fantastic photographer and a lot of fun to work with.

Ashley and Marc, thank you for inviting me to photograph your special day and I wish the two of you many happy and healthy years together.  Here are a few of my favorite images.

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Cassie+Chris – 08/08/08

Posted on August 9, 2008 by Jeff Mason | Tampa Wedding & Portrait Photographer in Wedding Photography

I’ve known Cassie for a long time and was VERY excited when she asked me to photograph their wedding.  Chris has been working in Iraq for the past couple of years and is finally home.  I want to thank Theresa Marie from Theresa Marie Photography for helping me.  Holy cow, Theresa, your images are awesome!  Cassie and Chris, I look forward to seeing you all again soon.  Here are a few of their images.

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Stephanie+Matthew

Posted on August 7, 2008 by Jeff Mason | Tampa Wedding & Portrait Photographer in Wedding Photography

On June 28 we photographed Stephanie & Matthew’s wedding for my good friends at Sky Photo Group.  The wedding was in Daytona so my wife, Nancy, went along to be my 2nd photographer.  We live in Tampa and haven’t been to the east coast in a while so we were especially looking forward to being somewhere different for a change.  

We started by taking some photos of the Stephanie and the girls getting ready.  Stephanie was a stunning bride!  After the ceremony and the formal pictures with the family and bridal party we went over to the beach to get some pictures of just Stephanie and Matthew.  The beach can be a challenging place for photos, especially in mid-afternoon when the sun is so bright but we found a place outside the hotel where they were staying that provided the shade we needed.  The ceremony was at the Palmetto Club and this is when things got REALLY fun.  Stephanie, Matthew, and friends definitely celebrated their wedding!  

Stephanie and Matthew, Nancy and I were honored to be able to photograph your wedding and the start of your lives together.  We wish you many years of happiness!  

Oh, yeah, enjoy snowboarding in Chile…we’re so jealous. 

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Brian & Katie’s Wedding Dance

Posted on August 7, 2008 by Jeff Mason | Tampa Wedding & Portrait Photographer in Fun Stuff, Wedding Photography

As a wedding photographer I see a lot of 1st dances, toasts by the Best Man and Maid of Honor, bouquet and garter tosses.  All of them are memorable in one way or another but some just have that very special pizzaz that you never forget.  Here is a 1st dance that I wish I saw in person.  

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