Spotlight | Cellar Door Photography

This week, Blush shines its spotlight on Destinee Montague from Cellar Door Photography. Destinee has had a love for photography since she was 12-years-old, and has now been a professional photographer for six years. Through her photographs she aims to capture the most beautiful memories and events occurring in hers clients life for them to smile about in the future.

Cellar Door specializes in special event, portraiture, and fine art photos, but Destinee says she enjoys capturing the drama, fashion, and celebration that goes into weddings.

“I love seeing people at their happiest, and being able to tell their story knowing that the couple will look back at their photos five or ten years from now and reminisce about that period,” says Destinee.

To capture the most genuine expression on a model’s face, Destinee tries to remain in the shadows during moments when her models are unaware that she is looking. She admits catching this expression can be a challenge for her because it is important to be in the right place at the right time.

“You don’t want to be so close to the couple to where you feel you are breathing down their neck. Yet I enjoy a creative challenge like this is because I am able to use different camera lenses to catch wide range or close up shots.”

During wedding day, Destinee especially enjoys shooting the bride. “The bride is the personification of a wedding because her shoes, garner, and veil connect to the entire day,” she says.

Weddings only come around once, and Cellar Door Photography is a great way to capture all of the emotions that go into a wedding celebration.

Check out some images from Cellar Door Photography below.

For more information about Cellar Door Photography check out www.cellardoorphoto.com

or e-mail Destinee at info@cellardoorphoto.com 

blush | RUSH

When you think of a “Rush” two scenarios might pop-up in your head.

           

1.     Waking up at 7: 45 a.m. and literally sprinting out the door because you know you have to be at work by 8: 00 a.m.

2.     The recruitment process where sisters/brothers of a college Greek organization interact with its potential new members.

This year’s first “BLUSH RUSH” was something similar to the second Rush scenario, except a little less nerve-wracking.

Held on May 5^th at the University of Notre Dame in Baltimore, Maryland, the Blush Rush enabled all of the current Blush event coordinators to get to know their future interns. The event started off with a simple introductory session followed by a plate full mouth-watering h’orderves and cupcakes. Later, Tami, the Owner & Senior Director of Events at Blush, split the group into two teams to play group-building activities such as building a wedding dresses out of tissue paper and a blaring battle of Jeopardy! The day ended with separate interviews between the Blush crew and prospective interns (and a few more cupcakes to take home).

One thing is for sure, Tami and the event coordinators at Blush made a point to make the prospective members feel welcomed, while indicating that they only want the best interns to help prepare for a great wedding season.