Bryant Altizer Photography-Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Radford, Virginia

Children's Portraits? At a Wedding? Part 2

2010-09-17T20:44:00.001-07:00

I just love catching these candid shots at weddings. Here are a few photos of a little boy who was the ring bearer at Sydney & Trent's wedding this summer in Salisbury, NC. He did a fantastic job for such a young boy, and wow was he easy to photograph. I love those eyes, and that expression on the close up. Enjoy!

Cece's Senior Portrait Session - Class of 2011

2010-09-07T17:55:00.000-07:00

What a great senior portrait session this was with Cece, who will be graduating from Radford High School. We started out with dry weather, but the forecast and the radar showed rain coming in quickly. Despite the rain for most all of the session, we were able to capture some amazing images and produce some memorable moments for her and her parents. The photographs will also be fun to show around school. I want to thank Cece for her great attitude during all the rain, and I think that her great spirit shows up in the images. To take a look at more images, check out my Facebook Photography Page. Maybe even send me a friend request and send me a message saying you looked at the photos. Comments are also welcomed at the bottom of this post - let me know what you think.

Children's Portraits - At a Wedding?

2010-08-03T20:39:00.001-07:00

This is another quick portrait from a very cute little boy, taken while I was photographing a wedding. This little boy was so easy to photograph, especially after I let him see his image. This was taken at Mallory and Anthony's wedding, during the reception. As for their wedding photos, we are meeting this week to review their images, and after they've had a chance to see them all, I'll be posting a few up here for viewing. Happy Tuesday to you.

Bridal Portrait - Claire

2010-07-17T09:55:00.000-07:00

This is another bridal portrait taken in Cincinnati, during a week-long photography class in April. The class was David Ziser's Digital Master's Class. Stay tuned for more great images from the class. Let me know what you think.

Bridal Portrait - Leanora

2010-06-23T21:26:00.000-07:00

This bridal portrait was taken in Cincinnati, while I was in a week-long photography class the last week of April. The class was David Ziser's Digital Master's Class. I had a great time learning some new photography techniques, and meeting some other great photographers. I have lots of great images to show you, so I'll be adding some here and there over the next few weeks. Let me know what you think. This image is one of my many favorites.

Quick Children's Portrait

2010-06-23T20:17:00.001-07:00

At John and Nicole's wedding last month, I saw this super cute little boy and had to get a quick photograph during the reception. Adorable, don't you agree? I'll be posting a few photos of their wedding soon, so be sure to check back. In the meantime, head over to the photo store to look at their photos.

Radford High School Girls Soccer 6-8-2010

2010-06-22T19:08:00.000-07:00

A couple of weeks ago, I was able to attend a girls Group A State Playoff quarterfinal game between Radford High School and John Battle High School, held at Radford High School. Below are a few of the images that I captured. Radford won the game 5-0.

Anthony & Mallory - Engagement Slideshow - Radford, VA

2010-06-15T19:31:00.000-07:00

Anthony and Mallory were a great couple to work with during the engagement session. The beautiful outdoor colors were such a great backdrop for this engagement session. I thoroughly enjoyed the time with them, and hope you enjoy their slideshow. I have a couple of wedding posts coming up soon, including photos from their wedding on June 5th in Fairlawn, Virginia. It was an outside wedding, and ... check back later this month to see. Click on the box to start the slideshow, or on the small triangle at the bottom of the box. After you click on play, it will pre-load so that you won't have any delays during the playback. And as I always ask, please be patient - it's worth the wait. Enjoy, and let me know what you think.

Anthony & Mallory - Engagement Session - Radford, Virginia

2010-06-03T21:27:00.001-07:00

Green grass was everywhere for this scenic engagement photo session with Mallory & Anthony. We had a fantastic time together, and we were able to get in several shooting locations before the sun was gone. We even had the setting sun to play with too. Enjoy these photos, and visit the photo store to see the rest of the session. The wedding is June 5th, so those photos won't be too far behind these.

Nicole & John Engagement - Slideshow

2010-04-24T19:37:00.000-07:00

Nicole and John will be getting married in one week, and I thought a quick slideshow of their engagement would be timely for this week. Here's their slideshow. You can click anywhere inside the box to start the slideshow, or on the small triangle at the bottom of the box. After you click on play, it will pre-load so that you won't have any delays during the playback. So please be patient - it's worth the wait. Enjoy, and let me know what you think. You can also visit their photos on the store site by clicking on the shopping cart icon in the lower right corner.

John & Nicole Engagement Session - Blue Ridge Parkway

2009-12-23T13:23:00.001-08:00

Fall colors were the background setting for an engagement photo session with John & Nicole. We met at Mabry Mill on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Floyd County, and then went on to a couple of overlooks after that. We had a great time together and the setting sun was a bonus feature. Enjoy these photos, and head over to the photo store to see the rest of the session. Next up is the wedding in early May at the beautiful Rockwood Manor in Dublin, Virginia.

Feel free to look back at the "Sneak Peek" photos. After looking through these, let me know which ones are your favorites and why. I look forward to your comments.

Mya - One year old Portraits

2009-12-08T16:15:00.000-08:00

Happy First Birthday Mya! What a privilege it was for me to capture this special little girl's first birthday portraits. She did such a great job "posing" for the camera. She's a natural already. This portrait session was extra special for me since I had taken her newborn photos when she was only 2 weeks old. Take a look back at these to see how much she's grown in this first year. I'll post quite a few more on Facebook, and then also on the Photo Store. Thanks Jeff & Jennifer for letting me capture family memories for you.

Senior Portrait Session - Hannah

2009-10-30T07:08:00.001-07:00

For this senior portrait session, Hannah and I met in Radford to capture these memories. We were chasing the light as the sun was almost gone by the time we started the session. Here are three of the shots that were made. We are setting up a time to review the rest of the photos, and after Hannah has reviewed them, I'll post quite few more here and on Facebook. Be sure to check back.

Nicole & John Engagement - Sneak Peek

2009-10-25T18:11:00.000-07:00

Nicole & John will be getting married next May, and I'm delighted to say that I'll be there to capture their special day. We had an engagement photo session a couple of weeks ago at Mabry Mill on the Blue Ridge Parkway. I've finished all the images, but I want them to be the first to see them. So until we get together for them to experience the photos first, here are just a few to get you anxious with me. Check back soon.

Baby Ty

2009-10-10T08:51:00.000-07:00

Here are a few photos of baby Ty, taken several weeks ago. What a happy baby! With parents like Brett & Sara, it's no wonder he's so happy. Enjoy!

Jenny & Joey's Wedding Slideshow

2009-09-22T20:59:00.001-07:00

Okay, here's their slideshow. You can click anywhere inside the box to start the slideshow, or on the small triangle at the bottom of the box. After you click on play, it will pre-load so that you won't have any delays during the playback. So please be patient - it's worth the wait. Enjoy, and let me know what you think.

Jenny & Joey's Wedding Photos Uploaded!

2009-09-22T10:19:00.000-07:00

All of Jenny & Joey's photos are finished and uploaded to the photo store. Go take a look at them and let me know what you think by leaving a comment on this blog. Later this week, their slideshow will be ready too. Can't wait for you to see it.

Jenny & Joey's Wedding Rehearsal

2009-09-18T09:36:00.000-07:00

All of Jenny & Joey's photos are finished and uploaded to the photo store. They are previewing them over the weekend. On Monday, I'll make the gallery available for everyone else to see too. Next week, I'll post their slideshow for you to watch. If you haven't seen a photo presentation set to music, then you have to come back and check it out. There's just something so amazing about the photos when there's music in the background and some movement to the images. Be sure to come back. In the meantime, here is a photo of them taken during the rehearsal the evening before the wedding. Have great weekend.

Jenny & Joey's Wedding - Part 4

2009-09-14T18:06:00.001-07:00

The wedding ceremony was conducted by Pastor Tim Hunt and by Pastor Brandon Craig. They led a wonderful service that was God honoring and so appropriate for the bride and groom. Floral services were provided by Gates Flowers & Gifts. After the bride and groom left Belmont Christian Church in their chauffeured vintage car (1938 Plymouth, I think) they made the short ride from Christiansburg to Blacksburg, where they arrived for the reception at Custom Catering Center. Inside they proceeded to continue their special day with lots of family and friends. Custom Catering had prepared a delicious meal for everyone at the reception. Susan Whetzel (doughmesstic@gmail.com) prepared the wedding cake, which was a wonderfully decorated cheesecake. It tasted great! There were also lots of cupcakes. The reception featured lots of dancing with DJ services provided by Kerri Taylor & Company with Gene Broadus at the mic. The entire day was filled with wonderfully friendly people that made Jenny & Joey's special day all the more special. I am so thankful to have been a part of the event. I would also like to thank the wedding coordinators for their excellent planning and direction for this day. You both made it run so smoothly. To Joey and Jenny Conrad, Dewana and I thank you for the opportunity you gave us to serve you.

Jenny & Joey's Wedding - Part 3

2009-09-13T19:08:00.001-07:00

Wow. After capturing some precious memories of all the special details and the time getting ready, the ceremony was ready to begin. From beginning to end, this ceremony was truly a blessing for me to be a part of. I so enjoyed all parts of the ceremony. The vows were so special, and there were many people wiping tears of joy from their eyes. Here are just a sampling of the wonderful images from the wedding ceremony. I'll be posting more of them later on my website, but in the meantime, head on over to Facebook to see more of them.

Jenny & Joey's Wedding - Part 2

2009-09-09T19:42:00.001-07:00

Before the wedding ceremony began, Jenny & Joey had decided to exchange gifts. There was a catch though. They were going to hand the gifts to each other, but would not be able to see each other. They met in a room that had a pull out divider that allowed them to reach around it without seeing each other. I was there to watch their reactions, but more importantly, I was there to capture their emotions for them to see not only afterward, but for many years to come. It was truly a special time. I enjoyed seeing the emotions from each of them, and was so looking forward to them seeing the images. That was a great idea. Thanks for letting me be a part of it.

Jenny & Joey's Wedding - Part 1

2009-09-08T19:41:00.001-07:00

Jenny & Joey met with us last week to preview their images before anyone else got to see them. Now that they have seen most of them, I'll post a few of them here for the rest of you to see. One of the most difficult decisions I make is choosing which images to show. Since there are so many, I've decided to post a few at a time to allow me to show more. Anyway, that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it. Truthfully, I want you to see them all, but we just don't have that much time. I hope you enjoy looking through them. Post a comment with your favorites. Congratulations Jenny & Joey! You were great to work with.

Jenny & Joey's Wedding - Sneak Peek #2

2009-08-20T20:22:00.000-07:00

All the photos are finished, and our photo preview meeting with Jenny & Joey is any day now. Here's another quick post to show a special moment from their day. Enjoy, and check back for the photos very soon - after they see them first!

Jenny & Joey's Engagement Session

2009-07-18T13:47:00.000-07:00

I've finally found a few minutes to post a few more of the engagement session with Jenny & Joey. We had to meet two times due to the rainout the first time. We did get quite a few good images before the rain came, and even a few after. For the first session, we met in Radford. The location had a bunch of neat places to make some memorable photographs, although the heavy rain cut the session short. The second session was a week later, and we had much better weather, even though we only had about five minutes of sun. We met in Christiansburg on the family farm where Joey grew up. We started out taking a few photos around the barn, and then moved to the pasture up on top of the hill. The views of the distant mountains were fabulous. The next to last photo was taken where Joey proposed to Jenny. Who knows, they may build a house there some day. What a special memory that is. The last photograph was taken during the brief time the sun was out. I hope you enjoy looking through the photographs. Let me know what you think.

Stafford Family Portrait Session

2009-07-15T10:32:00.000-07:00

I had the opportunity to make some portraits recently for a family gathering. We met at Claytor Lake in Pulaski County, Virginia. The drive from Radford to the lake was along an old narrow road but the scenery along the way got me ready for the photography session. We met at the lakefront home and proceeded to capture some family memories under the bright sun. Despite the sun bearing down on us, the temperature remained pleasant, and the view of the lake was spectacular. We started at the boat dock, and then ended up in the grassy yard looking for shade. Here are just a few of the photographs for you to enjoy.

Jenny & Joey's Wedding - Sneak Peek

2009-07-14T12:36:00.000-07:00

Jenny & Joey were married on Saturday, July 11th. It was such a beautiful wedding, and there were so many wonderful moments. I look forward to sharing all the images with you. Here are just a couple to get you anxious with me. Check back soon.

Jenny & Joey Engagement - Slideshow

2009-06-29T12:36:00.000-07:00

Jenny & Joey Engagement - Sneak Peek

2009-06-09T18:55:00.000-07:00

Jenny & Joey met with me last Thursday in Radford, Virginia to shoot their engagement session. We got rained on after only being there for about 10 minutes - but the hard rain didn't start for another 15 minutes. Then we had to look for some shelter. Here's a sneak peak of a couple of the photos, with more to come next week. Stay tuned.

Website update & News

2009-05-21T07:00:00.000-07:00

Hello friends. My work on the new website has continued, and it looks like I'm on schedule to publish the site by the 25th (or maybe even a couple of days earlier). I'll be sending out announcement notices by email and facebook. I'll also be making a post here and on my other blog (myfreetime.wordpress.com) to let as many people know as I can. I hope to have the site working flawlessly, but having lots of people to "proof" it will help me find the mistakes. I'm really excited about the design of the site, and I hope you will find it a bit different from the other websites you visit.

As for the latest news, I am currently booking weddings throughout the rest of the summer and into fall. I recently had a couple (that had scheduled their wedding with me for June 13th) have a change of plans with their wedding location. They decided to get married in Hawaii! Too bad they didn't want me to travel to Hawaii as their photographer. So, I now have that weekend free and will be looking to fill that date if possible.

Again, the new website will be at www.bryantaltizer.com and I look forward to hearing your comments.

New Website Coming Soon

2009-05-12T06:40:00.000-07:00

Just a quick update. I've been working on the new website, and I hope to publish the first version within the next two weeks. The process of learning the new software has been a bit trying at times, but I've been able to figure out the process each time I've been stuck. I'm very satisfied with the choice that I made. I've gone with Showit Sites. On top of learning the software, I've been going back through past photos to select the ones that I want to have on the website at the beginning. I'm also trying to plan the future direction of the website, which is really difficult.

The new website will be at www.bryantaltizer.com and will be flash based. I have a placeholder page posted there already if you want to view that now. Please be sure to check back on or about May 25th for the announcement. Hopefully, it will be sooner than that. Thanks for visiting.

Jessica & Joel - Engaged

2009-03-31T19:49:00.000-07:00

Jessica and Joel are getting married! I'm looking forward to capturing THEIR DAY this June - only a little over 2 months away. I will be spending some time with them in April to make some early memories live on in photographs. Stayed tuned for some of their photos - they'll be a great couple to capture! Below is a quick photo that I took of them at church after a Saturday event.

Adam & Jesi - Virginia Beach Wedding

2009-01-08T20:03:00.000-08:00

Adam and Jesi were married at Blue Pete's in Virginia Beach. Their wedding was absolutely gorgeous, as each photograph below reveals. Jesi made a beautiful bride, and the entire wedding party made the day so special. The wonderful scenery at Blue Pete's made the perfect weather even that much nicer. The reflection of the bride and groom in the water provided a spectacular setting for a wedding portrait.

Enjoy these photographs, and be sure to watch the slideshow at the bottom.

Now, click the start button to view the show. Please feel free to post a comment to let me know what you think. Thanks in advance. Click HERE to purchase prints or download digital files, (or click on the shopping cart icon along the border of the slideshow)

Mya - Photos and Slideshow

2008-12-05T22:57:00.000-08:00

Okay, after I've worked and worked and worked over the past six weeks on the details of putting together the wedding photos, anniversary photos, and now newborn photos, all the while throwing in learning some new software and evaluating my workflow/business process, now comes the time of finally beginning to post some of the results. I hope to post new photos and slideshows over the next ten days or so. Make sure to check back to see them.

Starting off with what I think is just truly an awesome priveledge, here are some photos of Mya when she was just a little over two weeks old. These were taken on November 25, 2008. Thanks to her parents Jeff & Jennifer for allowing me to photograph her. Enjoy these few photos and the slideshow at the bottom.

Now, click the start button to view the show. Post a comment to let me know what you think, and thanks in advance. Click HERE
to purchase prints or download digital files, (or click on the shopping cart icon along the border of the slideshow)

Mya - Stay tuned for the photos

2008-12-04T07:09:00.001-08:00

Rick & Christine - 25th Anniversary

2008-11-04T22:00:00.001-08:00

The Anniversary Party was held at "The Inn at Norton".
The cake topper was the original one used at their wedding.

The cake was beautiful, and delicious too.

There was plenty of detail in the icing.

Here's a shot of the happy couple.

Katie & Tom - Ceremony

2008-10-26T19:27:00.001-07:00

This picture is one of my favorites.

Nice one of the entire party. This was actually taken before everyone was ready for it, and I think it shows some character - or characters:)

With the Ladies.

With the Gentlemen.

Katie & Tom - Ceremony

2008-10-23T21:06:00.000-07:00

What a great entrance!

Katie, escorted by Danny.

Front row seats!

Unity.

Two too cute.

Katie & Tom - Getting Ready

2008-10-21T18:10:00.000-07:00

The beautiful bride, almost ready for the ceremony.

What can I say, except "cuteness, from head to toe"

Floyd and Arlo kidding around.

Rick & Christine - Anniversary

2008-10-20T19:22:00.000-07:00

Okay, Here's a quick peek at one of the pictures from Rick & Christine's 25th wedding anniversary. More to follow in the next few days, so be sure to check back.

Katie & Tom - Rehearsal

2008-10-20T18:39:00.001-07:00

Rehearsal began, and everyone was ready to sit and listen. Everything seemed to be going well...everyone was there...plans were in place...

Hogan was...well, he was...what was he doing? Making people laugh as usual.

Rehearsal continued...all the way up to the vows...again, all is going along quite smoothly...

Floyd was going to change that one light bulb...and, you guessed it. He made the circuit breaker trip...not really, we had a power outage over this portion of the city. The emergency lights came on, but the rehearsal was finished. At least there was some practice.

Stephanie & John 2

2008-10-20T18:28:00.001-07:00

Reaching back to May, here's another shot of Stephanie before the ceremony.

Stephanie & John

2008-10-15T14:45:00.000-07:00

Since this blog is just getting started, I decided I would post a few pictures from this past year. I'll be adding more later on, but I wanted to give you a glimpse of this beautiful wedding back in May. Stephanie and John were married on May 24, 2008.