I saw an amazing sunset the other day, so I stopped and took some frames and made an HDR out of it.
Commercial Photography – Fayetteville, North Carolina
I had the privilege of doing some commercial photography for Dr. Mark C. Mitchum, OD, PA on Friday. Mark has opened a new practice in Fayetteville and needed photography for his website. If you’re in need of an eye doctor, Mark is excellent and highly recommended.
Bodypaint Fashion Show at the Black Flower – Raleigh, NC – Body Art
I shot photos for a Bodypaint Fashion Show last night at the Black Flower in Raleigh. Many of the bodypaints were done by Beth Johnson - http://www.inthedetailsbodyart.com
You can see all of the photos I took and order any prints or digital downloads here:
http://www.shutterfly.com/pro/
The full list of vendors at this fashion show are:
Fire and Ice: Beth Johnson and Alyssa Torres
Universe and Fairy: Blake Hawley and Emily Wagner
Robot: Solver base coat: Beth Johnson and Details by Emilio Jeffries
65 roses and Mardi Gras: Ross Gassaway
Valentine: Lisa Snead-Yarborough
Zombie: Lisa Snead, Danielle Marie Ridgway and Erica Arms
Demon: TattoosbyRoger Russell
Adam: Erica Arms
Eve: Lisa Snead and Tom Gore
Hair by Rebecca and Brian
Clothing Provided by mxmcty and head2toe
Makeup also done by Melissa Solis
Chainmail by Chained Elegance.
Professional Actress Headshot – Raleigh, NC Studio Photography
I did some headshots for Kimberly Parker, a local professional actress last night. We shot these at The VERITAS Studio.
The Wedding Show 2012 – Raleigh, NC
I’m an exhibitor at The Wedding Show at the convention center in downtown Raleigh. My booth is setup and ready to go, please come by and say hi! The show is tonight, January 27th and tomorrow, January 28th. I’m running a show special for wedding photography and giving away a bridal portrait session, so definitely come and see me there!
Bridal Portrait and Wedding Photography Session – Cary North Carolina
Today I did a mock bridal portrait and wedding for the Wedding Story Writer. They needed new pictures for a website redesign, so we staged a wedding and did some bridal portraits. Check them out, it’s a very unique service for the bride to be!
100 Strangers project
Today, I shot my first photo of a project that I’m going to attempt to accomplish in 2012, the 100 Strangers Project.
Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group page
This is the first large scale project that I’m attempting to do since completing my 365 project on June 30th, 2010. See the results of that project.
The rules that I’m setting up for myself are that I’m going to shoot this project with a film EOS-1 body, using black and white film (I’ve picked up Ilford Delta 100). I’m also going to limit myself to one photo with that film body, and whatever shot I get with that one shot, will be it. I will allow a second shot if I know there was a mechanical failure (like strobes didn’t fire for instance) or if the subject blinks or something like that. Before I shoot the one shot, I will allow any number of shots to be done with my digital camera first.
Because of the nature of the project being on film, I am unable to post any of the results of the project until I develop the roll, which is 36 exposures. I will update this blog post with a link to the set when I am able to start posting.

Chapel Hill Senior Portrait Session
I did a senior portrait session today for a UNC-CH senior, Hannah. Be sure to schedule your session!
See more from this session here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/floriopics/sets/72157628844262477/
UNC-CH Winter Commencement 2011 Photos
I went to the old well today and shot some photos from December graduation – Winter Commencement at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
To see all the photos – go here:
http://www.shutterfly.com/pro/FlorioPics/UNCWinterCommencement2011
Model Portfolio Studio Headshot
I did a model portfolio studio headshot session last night at the VERITAS Studio in Fuquay-Varina, NC.


Chapel Hill, NC – Corporate Head Shot Photography
Raleigh Pet Photography – Studio Photoshoot
I shot pet photos for a client this week – Kacie. Kacie happens to love dogs very much and she runs a non-profit business that trys to pair pets that need adoption and good homes. See her website - www.countdowndogs.com
Wedding Photography at Raleigh Vineyard – Reception at North Hills Club
Gallery
One of my brides from this past spring asked me to put together a slideshow of the photos that I shot for her wedding. The photos are from both the Engagement Shoot which was at the Raleigh Rose Garden and … Continue reading
Raleigh Fashion Show Photography – NCSU Cotton Couture, 2011
I shot photos of the Cotton Couture 2011 fashion show by the NCSU College of Textiles last night.
See the full set of photos here – http://www.shutterfly.com/pro/FlorioPics/cottoncouture2011
Brooklyn Bridge Model Photoshoot – New York City
I was visiting the North East for Thanksgiving and fit in a modeling photoshoot at the Brooklyn Bridge Park.
Chapel Hill Senior Portrait Photography
Senior Portrait Photography – Cary, NC
Wedding Photography at Lifepointe Church / Reception at Cafe Luna – Raleigh, NC
Cosplay Photography – Rowena Ravenclaw – Durham, NC
Baby Studio Photography – Raleigh, NC
I did some baby photography today at The VERITAS Studio. This infant is only 8 days old! She was so amazingly cute!
See also the Maternity Photos (kind of a before and after).
Commercial Food Photography – Raleigh, NC
I had the pleasure of shooting photos for the Morrisville Deli this evening. They are revamping their offers and menu. Their website is filled with photos that I’ve taken for them on various occasions. Their website was designed by Carolina RPG.
Franklin St. Chapel Hill Halloween Photos 2011
Raleigh, NC Maternity Portrait
It was my pleasure to host a Maternity Portrait Session at The VERITAS Studio last week. Krystin will be having a baby girl any day now — How Exciting!!!
Family Portraits at Good Hope Baptist Church – Trunk and Treat
Good Hope Baptist Church held their annual Trunk and Treat event last night. Families came in dressed up and visited Trunks setup to share candy and the gospel.
I came and setup a backdrop and shot portraits and we printed 4×6′s on site so people could leave with a print.











































