Category Archives: Male

WEDDING :: Formal Beach Morning

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Formal Beach Morning by Chip Bunnell Photography

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When we last left our intrepid bride and groom, they had just danced the last dance and headed to their ocean front hideaway for their first night as man and wife. Their honeymoon night would, however, be short as they met me, their humble photographer, at 6AM for some fun photos in the early morning light.

Dana Beach by Chip Bunnell Photography

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The skies to the east were a deep, rich blue and the sun would not rise for another 30 mins. After a couple quick images at the hotel pool, we made our way to the waiting surf. Clouds overhead seemed to perfectly frame them as they looked lovingly into each other’s eyes. Both were incredibly comfortable in front of the camera as they held each other in their arms. We made some beautiful images, but their playful side was impatiently waiting to come out.

Beach Couple Pose by Chip Bunnell Photography

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Like joyful children, they ran and jumped in the surf. A little splashing was naturally required. There is something oddly liberating to see a couple wearing their elegant attire from their wedding day, now playing in the warm summer ocean. And yes, they even brought their faithful rubber duck, of course.

As the sun climbed slowly in the sky, Dana and Rob looked as wonderful as they did the day before. Their wedding magic was still there as they held hands and walked along the beach. We ended our session in the hotel pool, the rubber duck and bouquet floating as they posed and played. While Rob got a few good splashes in, always put your money on the bride to drench the groom.

Ocean Splash by Chip Bunnell Photography

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Congratulations to Dana and Rob. May they have a long, full and happy life together!

Couple Beach by Chip Bunnell Photography

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PORTRAIT :: High Steel

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High Steel Construction Workers by Chip Bunnell Photography

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It has been said that if you want to hide something, simply hang it above people as they never look up. The typical human world is viewed by looking straight ahead. Occasionally we look down to make sure we don’t trip. Maybe we look left or right when called, but our field of vision is focused at eye level. With a camera in hand, my goal is to find the sights and angles others do not see. It feels as though this opens a new world of sights and surprises that many others never know is happening. A walk through downtown Miami afforded me a chance to once again prove this fact.

Miami is again in a cycle of revitalization and growth. Old buildings are getting a good old fashion South Florida facelift while others are being born right before our eyes. On the ground, ugly barricades and dark mess securing the area are the normal scene. High above, well that’s where the real action is happening! Add a long lens and you almost feel like you are part of another world. Tiny details become real as you are teleported from the ground to a new level high above the street.

This particular building is in the early stages of its long life. Tons of rebar are connected to form the rigid skeleton of the new high-rise. Like yellow spiders, these workers scurried up and down, side to side as they performed tasks that are critical to the future building’s success. Small wires tie together steel bars. Bunches of steel bars are attached to larger frames of wire panels. Layers of panels are connected to even more steel as they slowly and meticulously  build their towering creation.

Soon, the spiders will have moved on. Concrete will have covered their grid masterpiece. What they spent weeks or months completing will never be seen again. Years later, the city will welcome the newest addition to the skyline. Only they, and the lucky few that looked up on that sunny Saturday afternoon, will remember how the yellow spiders’ skills in weaving their high steel web made it possible for many others to have freshly painted offices, the smell of new carpets and a wonderful view.

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