Eyecon Photography

NEW BLOG

2011-06-27T16:39:00.002-04:00

Hey, There is a new blog in town. You need to head over there to see the latest work. Thanks.

www.eyeconphotography.wordpress.com

Stef & Grant. Wedding at The Peacock Inn. {Newton Wedding Photographer}

2010-10-18T11:17:00.002-04:00

The least I can say is it was a great wedding. Stef and Grant are an amazing couple with a very supportive family. There were lots of tears shed at the reception toast. The ceremony was held outside and the weather was nice. Just after the ceremony it started to rain. The timing couldn't have been more perfect. The reception was indoors and when the rain cleared we headed outside to capture some very cool late evening shots. Below are a few of my faves. Be sure to leave comments!
Venue: http://thepeacockinn-newton.com/
Florist: http://www.taylorsvillewildflowers.com
Cake: http://www.karenscakesandcafe.com/
DJ: http://www.djjohnnyc.com/

Studio Bridal Session with Andrea. {Dallas Wedding Photographer}

2010-10-18T11:01:00.004-04:00

I had an awesome time photographing Andrea's studio bridal session. Andrea wanted images to showcase her personality and we got lots of fun photographs. And a few serious ones too. :) Here are a couple of my faves from the session. I will be posting images from her wedding soon.

Comments on the blog!

2010-10-18T10:58:00.002-04:00

Did you know you can comment on the blog post? Well you can! Feel free to leave comments, and I will be having a contest for each of my clients in the near future. Guess what... It will include comments!

New Images On The Website

2010-08-13T19:26:00.002-04:00

Hey, I just had an awesome studio bridal session today. I can't post any of the images until after the wedding. I did post some new stuff in the galleries of my website. Check it out when you have time. www.eyeconphotography.com

Stef & Grant Engagement.

2010-07-09T16:16:00.000-04:00

WOW! That is all I can say about this couple. I have already shot their wedding which I will be blogging soon. These images were shot in Downtown Hickory. Stef & Grant are the first couple I've worked with that can pull off the big smiles look and the serious look. That allowed me to create a lot of different images with different looks and feels. Here are a few of my faves. Yes... we shot color images too, but I love black & white!

Downtown Hickory with Radio Poppers.

2010-07-09T16:06:00.000-04:00

I had a chance to get out and work with my new Radio Poppers. Radio Poppers are a way to use your speedlight flashes off camera and still have the use of ETTL. I met up with my photographer friend Joe Young and we shot some images of South Caldwell High's "Sassy" in Downtown Hickory.

Soap Box Derby, Huntersville, NC.

2010-07-09T15:52:00.000-04:00

My nephew Caleb just starting running a car in the soap box derby. I went to a race in Huntersville, NC and it was great! I was into freestyle bikes and skateboarding when I was younger, but this looks like it would have been a blast. Here are a couple shots. Enjoy!

Freightliner Trucks, Penske Motorsports and Season 2 of Slice of Trucker Life.

2010-07-09T15:31:00.000-04:00

I had an awesome time co-shooting with Rick Haithcox at a two day event held at Penske Motorsports in Mooresville, NC. Four truck drivers were presented with brand new Freightliner trucks! These trucks feature all the newest technology and have beyond great graphics. Here are a couple quick shots. To find out more about the trucks and the drivers go to: www.sliceoftruckerlife.com

Andrea and Robert The Bunker Hill Covered Bridge Engagement Session

2010-06-07T12:25:00.000-04:00

What can I say? Andrea and Robert are a fun couple to be around. They both have a great sense of humor which means you'll have a lot of laughs when hanging out with them. They wanted engagement photos at The Bunker Hill Covered Bridge in Catawba, NC. This was my first session there, so I was able to create some unique images just for them. Here are a few of my favorites from the day.

Get out and have fun!

2010-05-21T03:24:00.000-04:00

Sometimes it's hard to remember photography isn't just a job. So much time goes into "working" with the camera that we may forget to have fun. I'm trying to take my camera with me more as I'm enjoying other aspects of my life. Those other aspects can be opportunities for great images. Recently I got to watch the Firestone Summit Bigfoot Truck smash up some cars. Here's some of my favorite images. This wasn't a paid gig. It's just me being part of the crowd taking pictures. All images were shot with a Canon 5D with the Canon 70-200 2.8 lens ISO 100 at various apertures and shutter speeds.

Elaine & Dan Married!

2010-05-15T01:17:00.000-04:00

Elaine and Dan were married on 4/24/2010. This was my first wedding of the season and I can't think of a better way to start. The ceremony was simple with the bride and groom surrounded by some of their closest family and friends. In contrast, the reception was over the top at their home on Lake Norman. Everyone had a great time and was glad to see these two get hitched. Elaine and Dan have a personality that puts everyone at ease. I still remember the first time I met them and they had me sitting on the couch with them showing me photographs they had taken while scuba diving. Here is a few of my favorite shots from their day. I am photographing an after session with Elaine and Dan, so you will see more great images of this couple soon.

PPA Magazine Cover Contest

2010-04-29T14:12:00.000-04:00

Go see and rate my photo. You could win a camera!
http://tinyurl.com/25zkfr9

The Hickory Museum of Art 4/29/2010

2010-04-29T14:09:00.000-04:00

The photography students of Catawba Valley Community College have a portfolio show tonight at The Hickory Museum of Art from 4-7. Stop by if you can. Thanks.

Photo Contest by Pictage and David Beckstead

2010-01-26T19:38:00.000-05:00

I just received an honorary mention in a photo contest by David Beckstead. David is an awesome photographer with high standards for quality. I'm honored that my image was one of four chosen.
This image is one of my favorites and means a lot to me and the bride. This is the brides dance with her father and they are dancing to a song recorded by the bride's sister who passed away before the wedding. I believe you can see the whole story in this one image. These are the images I like to capture and one of the reasons I'm glad to be a wedding photographer.

Hickory Metro Convention Center Bridal Show

2010-01-26T19:34:00.000-05:00

It was great meeting all the brides and couples at the bridal show. Feel free to give us a call and schedule a studio visit. A lot of our available dates are filling up fast.

Hickory Metro Convention Center Bridal Show

2010-01-20T21:13:00.000-05:00

It's almost time! Sunday, January 24 we will be set up at the Hickory, NC bridal show. Stop by to meet the artist and check out some of our wedding albums. We're even giving away some door prizes! Feel free to contact us for more information.

Imaging USA Nashville, TN

2010-01-07T21:26:00.000-05:00

It's that time of year again. Imaging USA is the largest photography convention in the nation. This year it is in Nashville, TN. The high for Saturday will be 19 degrees! Photographer Joe Young and I will be taking a group of photography students to the convention to volunteer. This gives them the chance to work along side industry professionals from around the world. Look for more updates soon.

Hickory, North Carolina Bridal Show

2009-12-06T00:53:00.000-05:00

Haithcox Eyecon Photography will be participating in an upcoming bridal show. The show will be held at the convention center in Hickory, North Carolina on January 24. The studio has a select number of free tickets. If you or someone you know is going, get in touch soon to get a ticket or to find out more info.

Amanda and Jerry Studio Engagement

2009-12-02T21:38:00.000-05:00

Rick Haithcox shot this beautiful studio session with Amanda and Jerry. As you can see this couple likes to have fun. Amanda and Jerry are getting married in January. This is going to be a great wedding to start out the new year.

Charlotte Wedding

2009-11-14T21:37:00.000-05:00

Jennifer and Jason had their wedding at The Omni Hotel in Charlotte, NC. This couple is crazy in love and it can be felt by anyone spending time with them. I was welcomed as a friend on the wedding day and the entire wedding party really opened up to me. The result was...... awesome photography all day long! Jennifer and Jason both have outgoing personalities and they wanted to capture that in their wedding photos. Here is a sneak peak of their wedding images. Plans are in the works for a trash the dress session with Jennifer, so keep checking the blog for more info.

Terri and Brian Wedding

2009-11-04T01:09:00.000-05:00

Terri and Brian had a great wedding at Rock Barn Golf & Spa. There were a few sprinkles of rain but not enough to change any of the plans and we had plenty of time to photograph outside. The day ended up being just right for photography. Terri and Brian are a couple I have gotten to work with on several sessions and I am always amazed at how these two light up around each other. This wedding day was no exception. This bride and groom had everyone laughing and having a good time around them the entire day. Here are a few of my faves from the day.

Terri Bridal

2009-10-12T01:15:00.000-04:00

I just shot Terri's wedding this past weekend, so now I can post some of her bridal portraits. These are few of my faves. Wedding images will follow soon.

Facebook!

2009-10-02T23:57:00.000-04:00

O.K., O.K. Peer pressure has made me do it. I'm on Facebook! I have a profile for myself: Shane Atkinson and a profile for the studio: Haithcox Eyecon Photography. So now the peer pressure has turned - go now and be my friend and fan!

Jennifer & Jason Lifestyle Engagement on Lake Norman

2009-08-13T00:23:00.000-04:00

I think the images should speak for themselves. What a blast! I dislike putting this in writing, but Jennifer and Jason have been one of the most fun couples I have worked with recently. We took a boat out on Lake Norman, jumped on jet skies and then headed to another location on the lake to finish up the session. Jennifer and Jason took me serious when I said we would photograph anything for their engagement photographs. All I can say is their wedding is coming up soon, so get ready for more great images.

Haithcox Eyecon Photography Lifestyle Engagement Session

2009-08-13T00:11:00.000-04:00

Some people ask what is a lifestyle engagement session? Well, the short answer is we want to capture your lifestyle in photography! My next blog post of a lifestyle engagement session should answer most questions. Whatever hobbies or activities you and your fiancee share we want to include those elements in the images. Riding bikes, horses, motorcycles, hanging out at the beach, downtown areas, favorite restaurants, the fair or whatever aspect of your lifestyle you want to show off we will be there to capture it! These images make great wall portraits for your new home and can even be used on your save the date cards. Including the images in a hardcover book that can be used as a custom guest registry is also an awesome idea.

Emily & Phillip

2009-08-09T00:10:00.000-04:00

Have you ever been around two people that are so in love they seem to speak their own language? Well, that couple for me is Emily & Phillip. The wedding was held in Statesville, NC with a great reception at Market on Main in Hickory, NC. Every time I would shoot an image and think it was the best of the day Emily & Phillip would come up with another idea. They were a great and creative couple to work with. Phillip is one of my former students and a photographer himself. As a matter of fact we both have work displayed in Raleigh, NC right now. I always have to put on my game face when photographing for other photographers, so Emily & Phillip I hope you love the photos as much as I loved taking them!

Rick Haithcox & Eyecon Photography

2009-07-15T23:30:00.000-04:00

Big News from the world of Eyecon Photography. Eyecon Photography will be the official wedding division of Rick Haithcox Studio! Be on the lookout for more information including an open house to tour the studio. You will start to see new studio branding as we bring this vision together. Stay tuned for more details. Be sure to check out Rick's award winning images at: www.rickhaithcox.com.

Erin & Preston

2009-06-26T03:22:00.000-04:00

What can I say. Another beautiful wedding with a beautiful couple. The threat of rain was high, yet we did not see a drop all day. The entire family enjoyed their day and let me do what I do.... capture the moment! Preston's brother is also a photographer, so I have to say I felt a little pressure. Thanks for taking it easy on me. (Ha-ha) This will be one I remember for a long time.

Larger Video

2009-06-26T03:20:00.000-04:00

Here is a link to view the video larger.

http://shareitvideo.com/watch.php?v=241555569713839

Film

2009-06-23T02:11:00.000-04:00

Kodak will no longer make Kodachrome film. Polaroid recently quit making instant film. Where will it end? Will we live in a world where film is just a memory? Will new photographers never get to spend time in the darkroom making real magic happen? My business is 100% digital, but I do teach a couple photography classes that allow me to get back to basics and pull out my Pentax K-1000. There is something to be learned and admired about getting one great shot on a roll of film and spending your time in the darkroom to really make it sing.

Regina & Matt

2009-06-07T12:09:00.000-04:00

What can I say. This wedding was great! The wedding party was awesome and down for anything. Everyone really made me feel welcome and it was like I had known everybody for a long time. The location was The Dairy Barn in Fort Mill, SC. It was a beautiful and unique place for a wedding. I wish Regina and Matt all the best.

Twitter!

2009-06-04T12:17:00.000-04:00

I just signed up with Twitter. Be sure to check it out. www.twitter.com/eyeconphoto

Studio Bridal

2009-05-17T00:54:00.000-04:00

I just shot two weddings back to back. One in South Carolina and one in North Carolina. I'm also gearing up to teach a Photoshop class that starts this week. Yes, my head is spinning, but it is all in the name of art. Here are a few of my fave bridal picks from my last studio session.

Regina Bridal

2009-03-14T01:19:00.000-04:00

I just shot a great studio bridal session today. Some of the images look truly inspired by Vogue and Vanity Fair. Unfortunately, I wont be posting any of the images until after the wedding day. We don't want her fiance sneaking a peak! Regina and Matt are getting married in Fort Mill, SC in May, so you don't have long to wait.

Terri and Brian

2009-03-05T01:41:00.000-05:00

Terri and Brian are a great couple to work with. They are always smiling and laughing, so getting great shots is easy! Terri is a former photography student of mine, so it means a lot that she chose me to document her big day Eyecon style. These images were shot in Lenoir, NC. The temperature was 42 degrees! Good thing they have love to keep them warm. I didn't have it bad myself because my fiance Kelly came along to help with lighting for the day. There will be more great images of this couple when I photograph their wedding later this year.

Aloha!

2009-03-04T00:48:00.000-05:00

Allison and Todd are getting married in Hawaii. The families wanted to provide a big send off for them, and I was lucky enough to get to photograph this wonderful event. The night was full of fun as both families mingled and wished the couple a great start to their new life together. Music was provided by the local steel drum band Pan Jive. How cool is that!

Did you know?

2009-02-28T14:13:00.000-05:00

Did you know you can click on the photos and see them larger? WOW, super cool!

What's new for 2009?

2009-02-28T14:07:00.000-05:00

Some of you may have seen a short video posted on here before. That was just a little sneak peak of what is to come. I'm working with the software to create some videos to post on here shortly. For now, I'll have to make sure I keep you updated with photos.

Back to the Blog!

2009-02-16T20:26:00.000-05:00

Hey everyone, Sorry I vanished for a while. Imaging USA was great! I'm gearing up for a new year of great weddings. I hope everybody is doing well. I'll post again soon.

Imaging USA

2009-01-08T21:48:00.000-05:00

O.K. Arizona here we come! I will be escorting 10 photography students to Phoenix for one of the largest photography conventions in the nation, Imaging USA. This trip will be very beneficial to the students as they get to work side by side with some of the industries top professionals. I will be posting some images of our trip when we return.

Erika and Kent

2008-12-31T19:04:00.000-05:00

What a wedding! Erika and Kent really threw caution to the wind and enjoyed their big day. This made the day really stress free for everyone. A great time was had by all. Erika and Kent were surrounded by incredibly supportive family and friends. This is one to remember for 2008.

Bridal Images

2008-11-25T01:46:00.000-05:00

It was really hard to narrow down the images for my website. I really needed to show the full range of the way I shoot. Some images are fully set-up, lit and posed while others are completely photojournalistic. Of course, I create images that fall between these two styles also. So, I'm finding out one of the cool things about a blog is I can post as many images as I want. Here are a few more of my favorite bridal images. I hope you enjoy.

Sheri and Ray

2008-11-21T00:48:00.000-05:00

I recently had the privilege of photographing an engagement session for Sheri and Ray. The location was The Council House in Hickory, NC. The place was very fitting for their engagement photos, because this is where they will marry in the coming months. Sheri and Ray both have infectious personalities, and their love for each other is obvious to anyone around them. I'm really looking forward to the wedding day. Here are a few of my favorite images.

My First Blog

2008-09-25T03:12:00.000-04:00

Hello World! This is my first blog. Someone told me I would be super cool if I had a blog, and I can never miss out on being super cool. (Ha-Ha) I stay very busy day to day, but I will try to post and keep everyone updated on the world of Eyecon Photography.