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Hello beautiful people!
Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to look at some beautiful documentation of love and art.
This is my journal as a documentary photographer. It is about my life and others. It is about art and photography. It is about taking risks and living and appreciating life. It is about the journey to self-fulfillment and the pursuit of excellence and happiness. It is my way of telling you that LIFE IS TRULY BEAUTIFUL.

My Team and I specialize in modern, artistic and contemporary lifestyle photography. We are storytellers. We take pictures to tell a story. Whether it'd be wedding or portrait photography, our documentary approach is to give our audience a storytelling perspective. We see what you feel. We capture that moment- YOUR moment.

ANNOUNCEMENT: Michelle Turner Seminars { for photographers }

Announcement – 11:29 pm

 

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My good friend and rockstar, international destination wedding photographer, Michelle Turner is coming to Charleston for a 2-day seminar on October 7 and 8, 2008. The seminar will be hosted by yours truly. The seminar is for both professionals and amateurs alike who plan to explore the world of wedding photography. The seminar will entail shooting techniques in harsh situations along with posing, lighting and post processing techniques. More information are available on Michelle Turner’s Website . Seats are limited so sign up soon.

About Michelle: she is one of the most talented photographers in the world and a photographer to watch in 2008. She document many weddings in Mexico, Maine, Boston, New York and other parts of the country. You’ll read more about her on her website, but from a friend’s perspective: she is one talented photographer with a good heart and a passion to teach and inspire people. Egos are checked out during this seminar and an open heart and an open mind to learning is very much welcomed and encouraged.

Hope to see you there.

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Emily + Jarred = Engaged!

September 4, 2008 – 9:27 am


The blog got a little neglected lately. Life has been busy. Studio transition. Jacob’s first week at Day care. Weddings. Portraits. Seniors. etc.

First things first, right?

But I’m back and I want to share some cool engagement images of Emily and Jarred, who came down from Charlotte the other week to plan their wedding in November.

These two are beautiful, I tell you. It was very easy to work with them and you can’t take a bad picture of them they look so good. Emily has similar features as a famous actress. The actress is one of my favorite actresses out there right now.

I’ll let you decide who the actress that may be. I am giving away a gift for the one who would write the first comment and get the right answer.

In the meantime, here are some of their pictures…

And for the slideshow, click play below or click here

Thank you Emily and Jarred for being marvelous! I can’t wait to work with you in November!!!

Many blessings and much love,

Virgil Bunao
Charleston Wedding Photographer

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Jill + Chip = Married = 07.19.08

August 24, 2008 – 2:03 am

 

 

It is 2:01 am, Sunday morning. I don’t know why i am still awake.

Since i can’t sleep, i went ahead and finished Jill and Chip’s wedding highlights.

Jill and Chip got married at the Church of Holy Cross in Sullivan’s Island and held their reception at the Hibernian Hall in downtown Charleston.

There were several church wedding coordinators (*whisper* we call them church nazi’s) in addition to a uber strict pastor that forgot that God would want every couple to have beautiful wedding pictures. As a result, we were prevented from being and/or shooting in the church during the ceremony. So we brought out the ultimate weapon, the Ninja Lens, Canon 300mm 2.8L to shoot from a far distance, from the balcony and outside the double doors of the sanctuary, through the glass openings of the door.

Hey, they said we can’t shoot in the sanctuary, so we shot outside and on the balcony ;) Sometimes, a photographer just have to use his ingenuity to get the job done and capture some moments despite of some deterrence or distractions. And that we did. And we got some killer shots that hopefully Jill and Chip would be able to show their grandchildren.

At any rate . . . let me tell you about Jill and Chip.

Jill has an amazing smile and the most gorgeous eyes. Jill is genuine. Beautiful. She lights up an entire room on any given rainy day. She could smile away the thunder, and kiss away the dark clouds. On her wedding, she looked absolutely stunning.

Chip is an overall great guy and awesome to work with. Jill and Chip are so great together.

Many thanks to Jill and her mother, Patsy, for allowing me be a part their wedding celebration. I am very grateful (and i will forever) for this opportunity and for allowing me play a part at your wedding.

Here are the highlights…



To view the slideshow click here

Thank you for stopping by. I’m signing off for the weekend and the next couple of days…

Until next time my friends,

Virgil Bunao
Charleston Wedding Photographer

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Ford

August 23, 2008 – 1:30 am


One of the greatest pleasures of being a photographer is being able to create family heirloom that would be pass down for generations. Being able to help build a family’s legacy is both an honor and a privilege.
A couple of weeks ago, i had the pleasure of photographing Ford, who at the time was 6 weeks old. What a handsome little fella!

Thank you Tara for allowing me photograph your beautiful baby. Hope to see you all soon!

Click the play button below or click here to view the slideshow.

’til next time… - V

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Tarah

August 22, 2008 – 8:06 pm


It is friday night and I have the weekend off. Finally. It is going to be nice to stay home one full weekend, hang out with Courtney and Jacob, go to church, veg on the couch, cut the grass… wait, Fay the hurricane is out there right now and i’ve got lots of editing to do…. oh man! Oh well, i will just go to church on Sunday and worship and express my gratitude to the big Dude upstairs for the endless blessings i receive and for helping me realize my dreams and allowing me to do what i love.

At any rate, I’ll be catching up on posting on the blog, as well (hopefully, keeping the fingers crossed) this weekend.

A few weeks ago, I photographed Tarah in downtown Charleston for her bridal portrait session. She married Andy this past weekend and everything was magical.

Here are a few of my faves from our shoot, which i couldn’t post because Andy or somebody might peek and see her dress.


Thanks for stopping by. - V

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Heather and Christopher: Married. 07.12.08

August 21, 2008 – 1:06 am

I met Heather and Christopher last winter when they were visiting Summerville from Oregon.

From the beginning, I’ve always felt very close to them and that there was a special connection i felt with the two of them.

Heather and Christopher promised each other love and devotion this past July in front of friends and family and God. I enjoyed every minute of working with them. I am very grateful that they chose me out of dozens of great photographers in town.

To Heather and Christ- a million thanks to you for giving me the opportunity to be a part of your wedding. I wish you both happiness, many blessings and lots of love.

Here are the highlights:

Don’t know what I was thinking or doing here… and why am i grabbing my chest?!?! i think Sarah was testing the Ninja lens and i was giving her a show ;P

Canon 300 mm 2.8L . Sweet lens. We call it the “Ninja lens” because you can take ninja-like pictures from far away without anybody seeing you or knowing that you are taking pictures.

You ought to grab one. Not very cheap though, but well worth the price if you want to be a true ninja.

Anyway, back to the highlights….

To view the slideshow, click the play button below, on the picture or click here

Until next time, much love and many blessings to you…

Virgil Bunao

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Tara and Patrick

August 15, 2008 – 12:02 pm

I met Tara and Patrick through a friend and client. They are the sweetest couple, i tell you. After rescheduling their e-session due to rain, we were able to take pictures in downtown Charleston and believe it or not, the weather was very nice and friendly.

Tara and Patrick are beautiful. They plan to wed this February at St. Michael’s on Meeting Street and walk over to the Hibernian Hall for the reception. I can’t wait to photograph their wedding. From what Tara had told me, this is going to be one amazing wedding.

Here are their pictures.


For the slideshow, click play below or click here

Much love and many blessings,

Virgil Bunao
Charleston Photographer

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Jessica’s Bridal Session

August 14, 2008 – 1:25 am


Jessica decided to elope to St. Lucia with her then fiance this past July. I photographed her at Mepkin Abbey a couple days before she left for her bridal session.

It was an honor to be a part of this special time of her life. I wish I had the chance to meet her husband. Maybe one day . . .

Here are some of my favorites…


Until next time, - V

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Kristina + Leigh = MARRIED: 07.05.2008

August 12, 2008 – 2:53 am

Kristina and Leigh are one of the coolest people I know. They tied the knot at the Summerall Chapel at The Citadel during the fourth of July weekend and held a beautiful reception at the South Carolina Acquarium. From the beginning, this wedding was magical. It rained a little bit, just like every Saturday here in Charleston, but the skies had cleared up and we were able to create some awesome images outside.

At the reception, Stephen Duvall catering did an outstanding job with the food and everything. We didn’t get to eat much because we were too busy, but everything looked fantastic. And then, the Mighty Kicks, possibly one of the best wedding bands I’ve ever seen perform, rocked the house, singing a mix of music that suited everyone. If you’re looking for entertainment to rock your party, check out The Mighty Kicks from Orangeburg, SC.

Kristina and Leigh from what I have witnessed are two people that are just bound to be together… forever. There is a special chemistry and connection between the two of them thats just very visible. It was a blast getting to know them and being part of their special day.

To Kristina and Leigh, I wish you both the best. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to document your wedding. May your marriage be filled with bliss and happiness. Congratulations and have lots of babies!

Here are the highlights…




For the slideshow, click play on the picture below OR click here

Until next time, much love and many blessings,

Virgil Bunao
Charleston Wedding Photographer

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I’m still alive . . .

August 6, 2008 – 10:52 pm

… and staying above water. It is super hectic right now, so the blogging was neglected. I’ve got lots to share, 3 weddings, a lot of portraits, a trash the dress session and some cool art projects in the works. In the meantime, here’s an image of Jacob hanging out with me while I’m editing. Momma had to go back to work this past week so Jacob and I have been hanging out the whole day, meeting clients, shooting, editing and stuff- with the help of his nanny, Katie. And boy, clients love him! They just want to eat him up every time they see Jacob. Wouldn’t you?

Stay tune for some kick a$$ photos, coming up soon….

-V

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