Love on the Lake

Congratulations to Barb and Vern

Wedding Date: May 15, 2010
Wedding Location: Lake Wheeler
Here is a sneak peek of their engagement session!












How we met:
Six years ago, I walked into a Raleigh Concert Band rehearsal with my bassoon in hand. I barely knew how to put it together and didn’t know a soul... Turned out, he was the band president, and was an accomplished percussionist.

How we got engaged:
Our lives gradually grew together, cemented by music, good friends, volunteer work, and lots of laughter (he’s a very funny guy). And the more we learned about each other, the more we wanted to know. The more time we spent with each other, the harder it was to be apart. And now, this confirmed bachelorette of 21 years, can’t wait to put her single life behind her, share her four-footed Golden companion, and begin a new life with this singularly warm, loving, and nurturing man.

Our favorite things to do or places to go:
Bird walks (Vernon has been leading them at Lake Crabtree for over 10 years), volunteering in the Discovery Room at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences (he’s been doing that for over 20 years), tagging along to his many band rehearsals and gigs, hiking in the mountains, and, of course, playing in the Raleigh Concert Band.ying in the Raleigh Concert Band.

Kicking off May with a Bang!

The Nancy Thomas Photo team kicked off May with a bang! We launched our Premier First Friday in the studio at the Beaman Building in the Glenwood South District. Thank you to everyone who came out to visit.

The incredibly talented Thom Crumpton played on the front porch and provided an amazing atmosphere for event. Visit his Fan page on Facebook and show some love!

Thank you to Dos Taquitos in downtown Raleigh for hosting a great Cinco de Mayo party! We had a blast playing the drums.

We're receiving some wonderful submissions for the May Photo Contest. The winners will be highlighted at June's First Friday.

Award Winning Images for WPS

Okay...sooo many exciting things happening I can hardly keep up!! The First Quarter Competition results were delivered last week. I am very pleased to announce that 3 out of 4 images submitted placed in 3 different categories.

So many talented photographers in this area and as a member of WPS I am proud to stand with them in representing the EAST COAST COMMUNITY!

1st Place Portraits Category - Nancy Thomas - Q1 2010 WPS Image Competition

JUDGES COMMENT:

More on the conventional side, however the location and vantage point really opens it up. The character of the couple is felt in this shot: light, airy, natural, fun.
Simple, clean and beautiful. The lower angle helps give you a sense of space and great use of available light on the couple. This is a photo which I know they are going to enjoy for a very-very long time. Well done.
First off, excellent exposure! The slight boost of light on the couple and the darkening of their surroundings lets the viewer know that, without question, this image is about the people; the depth of field seconds that motion. Now that it has 100% for technical merit, the people having the perfect pose and pleasing facial expressions puts this image into the realm of “ideal.”

3rd Place Artistic Category - Nancy Thomas - Q1 2010 WPS Image Competition

JUDGES COMMENT:

They just look so happy to be married. This image makes me smile and I’m sure they have this hanging in their home. Wonderful image that captured the moment of the couple heading from the church to the reception.

Fun and fun with the bubble guns! This photo makes me smile and the bubbles make for an interesting design element. The shallow depth of field really helps to bring the bubbles out, too. I want to reach in and pop them.

2nd Place PJ Category - Nathan Clendenin - Q1 2010 WPS Image Competition

JUDGES COMMENT:

A candid moment that is both charming and compelling. The camera tilt is a nice touch.

Photo Contest and 1st Friday Developments

Great Evening lined up for May 7th @ the Studio. New developments for FEATURED ARTISTS!

LIVE MUSIC on the patio by: Thom Crumpton
ABSTRACT PAINTINGS by: SPCA Animal Artists

ANNOUNCING PET PHOTO CONTEST DETAILS!

How to enter Amateur PET PHOTO CONTEST:

Become a Fan on Facebook (click the LIKE button) http://www.facebook.com/NancyThomasPhoto

Upload your best photo to our Fan Page.

Nancy will select the top 6 submissions

Finalists will be contacted on May 31^st to provide high resolution file (3008x2000 pixels min)

These 6 Finalists will be showcased at the June First Friday

Voting will take place at the studio by those who visit and view your work on June 4^th (invite people to come out and vote!)

Winner will receive a 1-hour mentoring session with Nancy Thomas [ask questions…tweak your skills]

ELIGIBILITY and RULES:

1. Become a Fan of our Facebook Page.
2. Only amateur photographers are eligible. Anyone who derives less than 5 percent of his or her income from photography is considered an amateur.
3. Anyone can enter. No Age requirement. Students Welcome!
4. Entrant must have captured and created the original exposure. Include photographers name in caption area.
5. A maximum of 2 entries may be submitted per entrant. No two entries shall be of the same subject.
6. Upload photos to the Fan section(others) on our Facebook Page
7. Nancy Thomas will evaluate photos based on originality, artistic composition, photographic technique, and technical execution. Minor digital enhancement is permitted, but significantly modified or unnatural looking images will be disqualified.
8. DEADLINE: May 30^th , 2010 at midnight. Any photos submitted after this date will not be entered into the contest.
9. 6 finalists will be showcased at the studio for First Friday on June 4^th
10. Open voting will take place at the studio. Winner will be announced.