Journal

Travel Update

Eleise Theuer — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 20:00:37 +0000

My phone does not work in Italy. So, if you need to contact me, please email me. And to think I almost left my laptop at home!!!!

Travel Schedule

Eleise Theuer — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:39:04 +0000

I'll be traveling and may be unreachable for the next two weeks. The best way to contact me will be through email (etheuer@cox.net). My phone is wired for international calls, but unless it is an emergency I would appreciate email communication : ) When I get back I have, ohhhhh, ten or so weddings to blog. See you then, and Happy Fourth of July!!!

Jiadi and Dan are married!

Eleise Theuer — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 15:10:49 +0000

Their lovely Father's Day Wedding took place at Virginia Beach First Presbyterian. It was one of the most moving ceremonies I have ever seen. Gorgeous Day, with more to come....

Page and Eric's Wedding in Sandbridge

Eleise Theuer — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:32:01 +0000

Page and Eric's lovely beach wedding was bliss to photograph. The reception was held at Baja, in Sandbridge, which is the perfect spot for a laid back party with fantastic sunsets.

The bride's wedding gift from her groom.

Gorgeous Page and Bridesmaids.

Call me corny but I love Jump shots. Love 'em.

Kelley and Mike are Married!

Eleise Theuer — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:54:33 +0000

Kelley and Mike's beautiful Norfolk wedding and Suffolk reception were a delight to photograph, despite the killer heat. More soon.

More from Onelight

Eleise Theuer — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:33:00 +0000

I wish I could claim credit for the conceptualization and set up of these photos. Zack was responsible for all of that, and I just 'monkey see, monkey do'-ed. Nonetheless, it was truly educational, and enhanced my understanding of light.

Kussy, Kera and Paula were fantastic models. They brought the cutest clothes and modeled their hearts out on a very, very hot day.

There is a light in my dryer!

Beautiful Kussy.

I couldn't believe how well behaved Jose was.

The above two shots were taken whilst Kussy stood in the same place. The lights stayed put, all our settings stayed put. The only thing that moved was the photographer. They were shot in total darkness.

The beautiful Paula Burgoon.

One Light Workshop Last night

Eleise Theuer — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:31:22 +0000

Yesterday I hosted the One LIght Workshop
with the fabulous Zack Arias. It was the best workshop I have ever attended. Zack's teaching skills are perfection, and his sense of humor more so. It was a blast, and I learned sooooo much. We were all having major 'aha' moments. If you are a fellow photographer I urge you to attend a Onelight Workshop no matter what your skill level. I wish I had had an opportunity to take this workshop when I first started out fourteen years ago. I would have saved myself a huge amount of money and wasted time trying to figure out the vast world that is 'off camera lighting'.

Here is a shot Zach took. That's singer Kera O'Bryon (thanks so much Kera, you were a great sport)in a vintage bathing suit in my front yard with my beloved pup Josephine Lucille. Zach used more than one light for this shot. I will be posting the stuff I shot later this weekend, when I have time to go through it. Fantastic day.

To visit Zack's blog click HERE.
Edited to add: Thanks to all the wonderful folks who attended the workshop. We had people fly in from as far as Houston to participate. Everyone was so gracious and helpful to me and I really, really appreciate. I am sure I made some good friends yesterday. Thanks!!!!

The Bride's Cafe

Eleise Theuer — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:50:20 +0000

Tara and Kirk's fabulous wedding is being featured today on my good friend Janie Medley's wonderful blog The Bride's Cafe. We would love it if you would stop by and check it out!

One Light Workshop Mixer tomorrow night!

Eleise Theuer — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:45:45 +0000

Zack Arias is hosting a OneLight Workshop Mixer here in Norfolk Tomorrow night in Tandem with the OneLight Workshop at my studio on Thursday. The workshop has been sold out for a very long time, but the mixer is open to any photographer who would like to stop by and meet Zack. It's being held at Magnolia (749 W. Princess Anne Rd. in Ghent) tomorrow night from 7:30-10:30. We would love to see you there!

Karen and Ed in Ocracoke

Eleise Theuer — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 13:34:38 +0000

Karen and Ed's lovely wedding in Ocracoke was a treat to photograph. More coming soon.