Jim Colman Photography | Raleigh, North Carolina wedding photographer

Cori & Ben

admin — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:21:52 +0000

The American Tobacco campus was the location for Cori and Ben’s engagement session. Both of them are very physically fit! She runs marathons, he bikes, plays ball and just about everything else in between. Cori told me that she is “most comfortable in running gear” but I think she looked stunning in her dresses. They both love baseball so we ended our session overlooking the Durham Bulls ball field.

Enjoy!

Brittany & David’s engagement session

admin — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 20:22:08 +0000

Brittany and David traveled all the way from Delaware, where they make their home, to shoot with me in downtown Raleigh. They will exchange vows this coming July in Raleigh so the trip was part planning, part visiting with relatives and part photography. I am really looking forward to their wedding as Brittany and her bridesmaids have a special treat in store. Let’s just say that the girls will have a “hopping” good time!

downtown Raleigh engagement session

Jasmeen & Justin

admin — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:10:11 +0000

This wedding was one of the most colorful events I’ve had the pleasure to photograph! Jasmeen and Justin exchanged vows at the Clayton Center in front of family and friends. One of the highlights of the evening was the dance that the ladies put on, followed by the guys shaking it down. I hate to say it ladies, but the guys won that round!

I hope you enjoy just a few of the many photos I captured.

Beauty & the Firefighter

admin — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 16:42:53 +0000

Shooting engagement photos, on top of a ladder 100′ above the ground is Brittany and Adams idea of a good time!

Adam is a Raleigh firefighter and Brittany’s dad was a fireman before he retired, so firefighters hold a special place in her heart. She was also quite comfortable climbing in and around a fire truck. I had a ball shooting these photos! I want to thank the guys at station #20 for all their help.

A “Gung-Ho” Miami Wedding!

admin — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 20:47:05 +0000

Benji and Irene are both in medical school: he is studying to become a doctor and she is about to graduate as a physician’s assistant. Beauty + brains + two of the nicest people you could ever meet = a rare combination. But what is even more unusual, is that Irene’s last name is “Gung” and Benji’s is “Ho”. They joked about having a real “Gung Ho” wedding and boy did they ever!

Photographing this wedding was a real honor for me. The groom’s brother, Jimmy, is an outstanding wedding photographer in Miami. He, of course, could not shoot his brother’s wedding so he put out the call to find another photographer. I was delighted to be selected.

Benji and Irene were married in spectacular fashion, high above Miami at the Miami Sky Terrace. The day was picture perfect. The couple had a traditional Western ceremony followed later by a Chinese tea ceremony. Benji’s brother, Jimmy even showed me a few new tricks, including a “sparkler heart”. I appreciate his help. I guess you CAN teach an old dog a thing or two!

Savannah Ga. rainy day wedding

admin — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 17:02:00 +0000

Lester and Abbey had done everything right. They planned their destination wedding to Savannah for months. Family and friends had committed to making the trip from all over the country. Everything was in place for the perfect wedding. Then, the morning of the wedding, it started to rain, and rain, and rain. It was one of those storms that showed no sign of letting up.

Savannah is a scenic city that features some beautiful spots to photograph. Abbey had presented me with a shot list of photos and exterior locations already picked out. I drove down to Georgia two days prior to the wedding to check out the various locations for myself. I was excited to be able to shoot in one of the prettiest towns in the South.

But the rain could not dampen the spirit of this wonderful couple. Abbey and Lester took it all in stride and we made the best of it. We did get some beautiful weather the day before the wedding to shoot a “short engagement” session so at least they will have some lovely exterior shots. Even though we were not able to shoot in all the locations that we wanted, I think you will agree that the emotion and joy of their special day was captured in spite of the rain.

Jessica & Sean

admin — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 19:43:36 +0000

If one wedding is good then two is even better! Jessica and Sean have been married for over a year, but Sean was shipped overseas with his Army unit right after their wedding. They never really had the “big” wedding that they wanted so they chose to recite their vows this past Saturday. The event was held at Our Lady of Lourdes church in Raleigh and the reception took place at the Renaissance Raleigh North HIlls Hotel. I have to give a big shout out to the staff at the Renaissance for going out of their way to make my job easier!

Jessica and Sean were both a delight to work with as I’m sure my photos will attest. I also want to say to Sean and his buddies who served with him, “welcome home soldier and thanks for all you did!”

Alicia & Kevin: Married

admin — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:15:00 +0000

Alicia and Kevin exchanged their vows, on Saturday, December 10th, in one of the smallest, yet most delightful, churches I have ever seen. The Riverview Methodist Church, on Orange Factory Road in Durham is so small I could not even find an address for this place! The day was chilly but the church was packed with Alicia and Kevin’s friends and family, creating a warm and wonderful atmosphere inside.

Prior to the wedding, the couple got dressed and ready at Treyburn Country Club, just up the road from the church. Their reception was also held at the club. Johnny White and the Elite Band kept the guest rocking to some great Motown hits.

After the service, Alicia wanted a couple of shots of her and Kevin taken in the graveyard next to the church. This was a first for me but I love the shot we got! I hope you also enjoy just a few of the many other shots I captured during their special day.

UNC-Chapel Hill engagement session

admin — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 16:10:11 +0000

I first met Ashley and Jim in Mexico. They are close friends of Courtney and Paul, the couple who’s wedding I shot in Cancun a few weeks ago. Ashley asked me if I would shoot their engagement session before all the fall leaves were gone. We chose to shoot on the UNC campus because it is one of my favorite places and Jim graduated with two Masters degrees, including an MBA, from Carolina. I knew that this would be a great shoot because, as I discovered in Mexico, Jim and Ashley are one of those couples who are simply a lot of fun to hang out with! I think my photos will show that this pair knows how to have a good time.

Lauren & Chris : Married

admin — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:28:01 +0000

MacGregor Downs Country Club was the setting for Lauren and Chris’s October 29th wedding. The day started out with rain, wind and cold. Fortunately by the time the wedding rolled around, the rain had stopped but the cold stayed. Lauren was a real trooper as she wanted some photos taken around the golf course. She braved the cold, wearing nothing but her beautiful wedding gown.

Once the festivities moved inside, everyone warmed up and the place started jumping!

I hope that you enjoy just a few of the hundreds of photos my associate photographer, Marisa Sertic and I snapped during the day.