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Happy Endings

Dajuan Jones — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 02:07:15 +0000

Fresh off a long hard week, my mind reflects not only on this week, but last year and the many weddings, events and portrait sessions we’ve been honored to participate in. 2009 was a great year for us, one I’ve said good bye to ever so affectionately.

Working hard to make your dream a success, even when you might not have enjoyed the journey until the culmination, reminds me of a couple who’s wedding we photographed back in 2008 in downtown Raleigh at the Long View Center. Reviewing the images, Jennifer barely smiled all day. Maybe it was her nerves: she planned the wedding herself, including responsibility for all the day of coordination. (Note to future brides: don’t do this! I can refer you to some awesome planners and coordinators.) But the recessional meant the hard work (planning, directing, and executing) was all over. And right when it sunk in, a smile all too rare for such an occasion broke through!

Here’s to happy endings! Whether it be the end of a tough week, good year (2009), or getting through your own wedding, happy endings makes it all worth it. And now I share Larry & Jennifer’s happy ending.

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Simply Elegant Bridal Expo May 2009, Raleigh Marriott City Center

Dajuan Jones — Wed, 20 May 2009 05:46:41 +0000

Radio One put on their second semi-annual Simply Elegant Bridal Expo at the Raleigh Marriott City Center on May 17th, 2009. The expo was a hit, complete with seven unique seminars, special musical performances by Jason Little and Calvin Richardson, fashion shows by Hollywood Stylz, a meet & greet by Ginuwine. Below is a teaser, but if you’d like to see the events slideshow click here.

1705 Prime Chophouse & Events given a Creative Touch

Dajuan Jones — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 02:41:50 +0000

1705 Prime Chophouse & Events was given a Creative Touch by Demetris, Candace, Jasmine and team. Upscale venue, beautiful decor, and did you see the cake?

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Hart House, Duke University: an Intimate Affair

Dajuan Jones — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 03:20:36 +0000

Intimate Affairs Catering & Event Planning asked us to capture their presentation at the Hart House on Duke University during reunion week. I absolutely love the owners Shawn & Jeanine Holland. The food is absolutely as good as it looks. Enjoy.

Carolina Inn, UNC Chapel Hill Campus

Dajuan Jones — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 23:19:52 +0000

I’m sharing more vendor portfolio work that I’ve been doing lately. Today’s post features Demetris Faison, owner of Creative Touch Designs, and his decor of the Carolina Inn on the campus of UNC Chapel Hill.

St. Augustine Chapel and the Ezra Center

Dajuan Jones — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 02:38:46 +0000

I’m sharing some vendor portfolio work I’ve been doing lately. Demetris Faison, owner of Creative Touch Designs, has asked us to build a portfolio of his venue design efforts. Today’s post includes his decor of St. Augustine Chapel (AKA St. Aug) and the Ezra Center, both in Raleigh, NC.

Images from Women’s Empowerment 2009

Dajuan Jones — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 01:11:14 +0000

I had the opportunity to photograph Radio One’s Women’s Empowerment Expo 2009 this morning. Special thanks to Creative Touch Designs who called on me to photograph their adornments both on the main stage as well as The Breakfast! Press play and enjoy.

The Image Book {decor} Issue 001

Dajuan Jones — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 22:29:58 +0000

It is my pleasure, and with much excitement, to introduce our inaugural issue of The Image Book, an In His Image Photography publication. Issue after issue, The Image Book will highlight area events and serve as a means of publication for local artist and vendors. The Image Book will be published with themes such as “decor”, “cuisine”, “jewelry”, and others. The inaugural release theme is “decor”, and features Creative Touch Designs by Demetris Faison. To review this issue of The Image Book, click here.

Cakes & Cookies

Dajuan Jones — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 02:00:00 +0000

It’s been a little longer than I’d like since I last posted, but I have a treat that promises to be worth the wait. While covering an event at the Durham Arts Council, I had the pleasure of coming across one of the most delicious displays of artful delicacies anyone could ever imagine. As I was at the venue to cover the event, I quickly guised my curiosity under the auspices of event coverage and proceeded to photograph every single nook and cranny while trying to restrain the urge to “sample” the display. The display was by the Carolina Cake Company, owned by Tammy Tanner who has got to be one of the sweetest people one could ever meet. Fitting it is as she bakes deserts that are as delicious as they are artful. Here is a sampling of her display. After the event I met up with Tammy and expressed to her that I’d like to partner with the Caroline Cake Company for the upcoming Simply Elegant Bridal Expo. In addition to viewing some of our latest gallery wrapped portraiture and wedding albums from In His Image Photography, you will also be able sample Tammy’s Red Velvet Cookies. I can’t wait!