Neil GT Photography - Studio Blog

Our Studio Blog Has Moved!

2009-03-11T18:22:00.002-05:00

Check out our new blog format at www.neilgt.com/crashaboda . Be sure to update your bookmarks and links to our new location to stay on top of our newest content and real weddings.

Outer Banks Bride Magazine

2009-01-12T16:05:00.003-05:00

Two of our 2008 brides were focused in this years issue of Outer Banks Bride magazine. A big thank you to Renee Landry who put together the amazing decor and florals at both of those weddings, and to the coordinators, Karen at Coastal Event Coordinators and Emma at Black Tie Weddings, for making those events so beautiful.

Caitlin and Ian - June 1st 2008

Jessica and Nick - June 7th 2008

11th Annual OBWA Wedding Weekend and Expo

2009-01-09T16:00:00.001-05:00

Don't forget to come visit us this weekend at the Outer Banks Wedding Association's 11th annual Wedding Weekend and Expo this Saturday and Sunday, January 10th and 11th.

This is the biggest and best wedding planning event on the Outer Banks. Make your plans now, details and registration are online at www.outerbanksweddingassoc.org

Peru

2009-01-06T15:09:00.017-05:00

We spent much of the month of December on the road traveling in the Peruvian Andes and Amazon River Basin.

Our first stop was Cusco, an amazing colonial city tucked high in the Andes Mountains, where we explored centuries old spanish churches built atop even more ancient Inca foundations and bustling local markets full of colors and traditional clothing.

Plaza de Armas - Cusco

Street Scene - Cusco

La Catedral - Cusco

Inca Stonework - Cusco

Central Market - Cusco

Moto-Taxi - Ollantaytambo

After traveling through the small towns along the Urubamba River, a train ride from Ollantaytambo brought us through the cloud forest to the ruins of Machu Pichu, where we hiked through Inca houses and temples before climbing to the summit of Huayna Picchu, the steep mountain towering behind Machu Picchu.

Machu Picchu

Inca Ruins - Machu Picchu

Leaving at 5:30 am we retraced our steps, traveling by train back to Ollantaytambo and cramming into a crowded colectivo for the drive back to Cusco, once there we headed straight to the airport where we caught a flight to our next destination. The mountains dropped away from beneath the plane into what looked like a green ocean of trees and soon we were landing in Puerto Maldonado, deep in the Peruvian Amazon. We met our guide Luís at the airport and after a short drive boarded a longboat and began our journey downstream through the brown water of the Madre de Diós river. Eventually the boat pulled up along alongside a trailhead at the entrance to the Tambopata Wildlife Reserve, leaving our boat behind we donned our mud boots and trekked two hours straight into the jungle until we reached our final destination, the glassy calm waters of Sandoval Lake, where we paddled canoes across to our lodge in the forest.

Lago Sandoval - Tambopata Reserve

Boats on Rio Madre de Dios - Puerto Maldonado

Amazon Rain Forest - Tambopata Reserve

Gecko, Caiman, Weevil, Tarantula - Tambopata Reserve

Kapoc Tree- Tambopata Reserve

Squirrel Monkey, Yellow Bellied Macaw - Tambopata Reserve

Sunset - Lago Sandoval

From the high plains city of Puno we set out by boat on the incredibly blue Lake Titicaca, the highest lake in the world at almost 12,500 ft above sea level. After a short visit to the Uros Islands, a strange "Disneyland" of of tiny floating islands built out of totora reeds, we continued on for hours to Amantaní Island where we stayed the night with Anselva, Caisín and their family in a local island home. From Amantaní Island we continued on to Taquile Island where we hiked through small villages on our way to breath-taking 360 degree views of the lake and the snow-capped mountains Andes Mountains in Bolivia.

Uros Floating Islands
Abuelo - Uros Floating Islands
Niños, Uros Floating Islands

Abuela, Uros Floating Islands

Islanders - Uros Floating Islands

Ansleva and Caisin - Amantaní Island

Central Plaza - Tequile Island

Shepard - Taquile Island

Local Child, Tequile Island

Lake Titicaca

Andean Condor - Colca Canyon

Alpacas - Colca Canyon

Central Market - Chivay

Wedding - Puno

Monasterio de Santa Catalina - Arequipa

Monasterio de Santa Catalina - Arequipa

Monasterio de Santa Catalina - Arequipa

Monasterio de Santa Catalina - Arequipa

Kathryn and Joern

2008-11-29T17:46:00.003-05:00

November 22nd, 2008
Corolla, NC

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The New LX Book

2008-11-25T15:41:00.004-05:00

The newest addition to our always expanding album line is the LX Book. This new option combines modern coffee table book style pages with your choice of four leather bound covers. The finished album is delivered enclosed in a beautiful custom designed presentation case. The new LX Book will be an included option for 2009 brides choosing our Neil GT Album Package.

Cristin and Andrew - Album Design

2008-11-19T13:39:00.002-05:00

Cristin and Andrew were married on September 14th, 2008 at the Whalehead Club in Corolla, NC. The day was just perfect with clear blue skies, followed by an amazing sunset and a beautiful full moon over their outdoor reception.

Here are some of the pages from their album design.

The Neil GT Album

2008-11-15T19:02:00.002-05:00

New for 2009 we've combined cover options from several of the world's best album binding companies to offer the Neil GT Album. Durable hard-backed pages, flush mounted fine art photographic prints, a virtually seamless binding, and now your choice of over 75 unique leather and fabric cover options create a beautiful album with a truly personal touch.

Sarah and Lawrence - Album Design

2008-11-13T09:49:00.008-05:00

Sarah and Lawrence were married on June 21st, 2008 at the NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island, a beautiful location, and they really made the most of it. We had great afternoon light for our outdoor portraits by the sound, and I always love shooting in front of the big tank at the aquarium.

Here are some of the pages from their album design.

Courtney and Bryan

2008-10-17T13:56:00.004-05:00

October 4th, 2008
Nags Head, NC

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Leah and Anthony

2008-10-02T07:25:00.008-05:00

September 20th, 2008
The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island

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Cristin and Andrew

2008-09-24T18:52:00.010-05:00

September 14th, 2008
The Whalehead Club
Corolla, NC

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Sarah and Blou

2008-08-28T16:15:00.006-05:00

August 24th, 2008
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

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Amanda and Richard

2008-08-22T13:50:00.007-05:00

August 9th, 2008
The Elizabethan Gardens, Roanoke Island

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Katie and Andre

2008-08-04T16:33:00.007-05:00

July 20th, 2008
Assonet, MA

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Sarah and Lawrence

2008-07-04T15:06:00.008-05:00

June 21st, 2008
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island

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Lindsay and Bryan

2008-06-25T15:39:00.008-05:00

June 12th, 2008
Nags Head, NC

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Jessica and Nick

2008-06-18T21:08:00.006-05:00

June 7th, 2008
Duck, NC

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Jessica and Nick

2008-06-16T19:51:00.003-05:00

Engagement Photos
June 3rd, 2008

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register at www.pictage.com/412825

Sruba De

2008-06-16T16:21:00.001-05:00

Family Portraits
June 2nd, 2008

Caitlin and Ian

2008-06-10T13:47:00.007-05:00

Corolla, NC
June 1st, 2008

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Sherry and Omowali

2008-06-06T16:29:00.003-05:00

Virginia Beach, VA
May 24th, 2008

Taylor and Matt

2008-05-17T15:27:00.006-05:00

Corolla, NC
May 10th, 2008

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Kristen and Christopher

2008-05-09T11:25:00.012-05:00

Avon, NC
May 3rd, 2008

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WPJA

2008-03-26T10:16:00.003-05:00

A big thank you has to go out to all of the beautiful couples that we had the opportunity to work with in 2007, our new portfolio helped us to be accepted as a part of the Wedding Photojournalist Association. Members of the WPJA consistently produce the world's best wedding photography, we're so happy to be a part of it. Visit the WPJA site at http://www.wpja.com/

Morocco

2008-03-25T09:47:00.018-05:00

We're back home after a wild trip through the medieval cities of Morocco and the North Western Sahara.

We flew into Casablanca, and traveled by train via Rabat to Fez, where we stayed with Alaa and Kate in their incredible house Dar Seffarine while exploring the ancient maze of alleys that make up the Fez medina.

Dar Seffarine, Fez

Dyer's Souk, Fez

Street Scene, Fez

Tanneries, Fez

Tannery Worker, Fez

Leather Workers, Fez

After a few days we rented a car and set out on an eight hour drive that took us through the snow capped Atlas mountains before descending down into the Saharan desert at night to a windy, dusty, off road town outside of the Erg Chebbi dunes. We teamed up with our guide Mohammed and set off by camel on a journey into the desert where we camped in Berber tents tucked into the enourmous sand dunes.

Caravan, Erg Chebbi

Mohammed and Our Team, Erg Chebbi

Our last stop, after so many sleepy desert towns, was Marrakesh, a loud, crowded, bustling city with mopeds flying by on all sides. Jmaa El Fna is the main square of the medina, and center of everything. At sunset thousands of European and Morrocan tourists cram the square to see the snake charmers, storytellers, medicine men, dancers, and street fights, and to get a great dinner or a hot cinnamon tea from the many food stalls. Be careful with your dirhams, they'll overcharge and shortchange you.

Jma el Fnaa, Marrakesh

Snake Charmers, Marrakesh

Football Match, Marrakesh

Street Scene, Marrakesh

Medersa Ben Youssef, Marrakesh

Mopeds, Marrakesh

Danielle and Bryce

2008-01-01T16:14:00.000-05:00

North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island

December 22nd, 2007

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Samantha and Rodd

2007-11-13T14:31:00.000-05:00

Corolla, NC

November 2nd, 2007

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Costa Rica

2007-11-08T22:33:00.000-05:00

We found some time in busy October to sneak away to Costa Rica and visit our friends Bobby and Renee who are living in Tamarindo on the Pacific coast.

It was the rainy season, and it rained! But we had lots of fun, check out Lisa on the jungle zip line. The Volcano pictures are from our hotel room window in Arenal!

Margaret and Mike

2007-11-03T20:32:00.000-05:00

Kill Devil Hills, NC

October 26th, 2007

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Jill and Jon

2007-10-11T22:32:00.000-05:00

Station One, Corolla, NC

October 6th, 2007

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Kathryn and Kenneth

2007-10-11T22:29:00.000-05:00

Duck, NC

October 5th, 2007

Heather and Luke

2007-10-01T21:10:00.000-05:00

Southern Shores, NC
September 22nd, 2007

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register at www.pictage.com/347671

Dream Wedding

2007-08-16T10:51:00.000-05:00

Danielle and her fiance Bryce are the winners of the 2007 Outer Banks Wedding Association Dream Wedding. Here are some shots from our recent photo shoot with Danielle at the NC Aquarium for her focus in the 2008 edition of Outer Banks Bride magazine.

Erin and Bill

2007-08-15T14:16:00.000-05:00

The Sanderling, Duck, NC

August 10th, 2007

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Wendy and John

2007-07-28T15:18:00.000-05:00

Andover, MA
July 22nd, 2007

Megan and Kerry

2007-07-10T21:48:00.000-05:00

The Whalehead Club, Corolla, NC

July 7th, 2007

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Tiffany and Michael

2007-06-27T09:28:00.000-05:00

Carova Beach, NC
June 22nd, 2007

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Jaqueline and Felipe

2007-06-20T09:29:00.000-05:00

The Hamptons
June 17th, 2007

Kendra

2007-06-20T08:42:00.000-05:00

Bridal Portraits
June 4th, 2007

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Megan and Kerry

2007-05-29T13:44:00.000-05:00

Engagement Photos
May 27th, 2007

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S.O.S Racing

2007-05-28T09:52:00.000-05:00

A night in the pits with Jesse Curtis and John Dunning of team S.O.S. They will be running the new #42 car on friday nights at Dixieland Speedway.

Jennifer and Jerry

2007-05-24T10:09:00.000-05:00

Frisco, NC
May 19th, 2007

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Roger and Jessica

2007-05-17T11:38:00.000-05:00

Hampton Inn, Corolla, NC
May 13th, 2007

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Nicole and John

2007-05-16T15:56:00.000-05:00

NC Aquarium, Manteo, NC
May 12th, 2007

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Rachel and Drew

2007-05-15T15:46:00.000-05:00

Corolla, NC
May 11th, 2007

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register at www.pictage.com/266759

Amelia and John

2007-05-14T11:50:00.000-05:00

The Love Boat, Frisco, NC
May 10th, 2007

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One Year Anniversary!

2007-05-04T12:53:00.000-05:00

Lisa and I sneaked away this past weekend to celebrate our first anniversary in Charleston, SC. Can you believe its already been one year! Time flies when your having fun. Charleston was a beautiful city to visit in April, here are a few shots from our trip.

We're back from WPPI

2007-04-01T17:42:00.000-05:00

We're back from the WPPI tradeshow in Las Vegas with lots of new ideas for our upcoming spring and summer weddings! Here are some of the shots from our trip to Grand Canyon NP, and Death Valley. We hiked so many miles in the hot, dusty desert, it sure feels good to be back home at the beach.

WPPI in Las Vegas!

2007-03-13T15:06:00.000-05:00

Lisa and Neil are heading out to the WPPI tradeshow in Las Vegas to see whats new in photography for 2007. While we're out there we'll be backpacking in the Grand Canyon, and Death Valley, watch for the pictures from our trip!

Here are some shots from our last National Park trip to Olympic NP in rainy Washingon state.

Rebecca

2007-02-23T11:40:00.000-05:00

Nags Head, North Carolina
February 22nd, 2007

Tabitha and Kyle

2007-01-08T20:14:00.000-05:00

Station One, Corolla, North Carolina
January 6th, 2007

the Neil.GT Photography studio blog is online!

2006-12-26T17:29:00.000-05:00

Welcome to our new studio blog. We'll be featuring all of our newest events, travels, and all of the news and happenings at Neil.GT Photography, stay tuned!