Welcome to Jim Little Photography’s General Information site! Jim Little Photography specializes in professional wedding and portrait photography. The studio, based in Birmingham, AL, also offers travel throughout the United States and worldwide for destination weddings.
Be sure to visit my WEBSITE to view a large gallery collection of wedding, portrait, children, travel, and fine art photographs.
Our first of seven May weddings! Abe Bernstein & Brittany Tidmore, were married May 1,2010, at the beautiful Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Birmingham, AL. The reception followed at Kathy G Garden Café with Andy Hopper, florist and Tamera Archer, caterer. Other wedding vendors: Wedding Dress/Bridesmaid Dresses- Bella Couture, Tuxes- Mr. Burch’s Formal Wear, Makeup & Hair-Jeremy Stephens: Hairtherapy, Caterer- Tamara Archer: Kathy G, Florist- Andy Hopper: Kathy G Design, Lighting Design- Design Productions, Cake- Diane Olexa: Olexa’s, Band- Ray Reach, Ceremony Musicians- Cahaba River Strings
Our 2nd April 24, 2010 wedding was shot by our talented staff photography team, Brad & Celeste. Their unique location, Swan Lake in Cahaba Heights, proved to be a backdrop for gorgeous wedding photos! Give us a call, Jim and Brad can both suggest multiple wedding venue locations to best accommodate your location choice and the number of guests you are planning to invite. Over the years we’ve worked with many reputable vendors and can recommend many superior choices for your wedding day. Lori’s beautiful gown was from Alfred Angelo’s, 3000 Cahaba Village Plaza Birmingham, AL 35243. For over 75 years, their family has been dressing brides for the most amazing event of their lives. From flirty, short styles to dramatic ball gowns, and everything in between, they promise your Alfred Angelo wedding gown will be the most spectacular dress you have ever worn. Visit their website for all the available styles and collections. www.alfredangelo.com
See Lori’s photos below for amazing shots of her beautiful gown and more…
Highlights of a gorgeous spring wedding! Jessica Looney & Blake Carmack were married April 24,2010. Their wedding was held at the First Baptist Sylacauga with a reception at Havey’s on Noble. Jessica would like to thank her awesome wedding day vendors! Wedding dress: Bella Couture, Tuxes: Men’s Wearhouse, Bridesmaids dresses: Bridesmaids Inc. in Homewood, AL, Cakes: Groom’s Mother, Brenda Carmack, Florist: family friend, Kathy Ingram, Music: Wedding Ceremony – The Lamb Family; Music for the reception – Teenage Daddy, Caterer: Anita Crowe
Here’s a wonderful blog post link from an outstanding wedding planner, M Elizabeth Events, Meghan Cease. We’ve shot a total of 16 weddings so far for May thru July alone. So Meghan’s info will help those summer wedding couples gain a better perspective into a professional wedding photographer’s workflow.
Let’s take a little journey into theoretical land…it’s the week after your wedding, all the guests have left town or gone back to their regular lives, you’re coming down off of the crazy high that is “wedding week” and sorting through all the memories of your day, when you suddenly wish you had some photos to look at! And you wonder when your photos will be ready to view…so you reach for your computer (or iPhone, or Blackberry), and start typing a friendly little email to your photographer(s)…
A note from Jim…. feel free to contact us with any questions about your wedding photos; you are more than welcome to do so We love talking to our brides, no matter how many questions you have! We can even tell you how many others are “in line” ahead of yours and give you a good idea of when to expect the final edited photos.
For our 2011 couples planning ahead for your wedding date, we only have 1 date left in May 2011 and June is booking quickly, so give us a call, we can meet you at our Homewood location and go over all of the wedding photography details.
205-681-2456 or email jimlittlephotography@gmail.com
Gallery location, 2807 Crescent Ave. Homewood, AL 35209 .
Travel available throughout the southeast.
We have another cover photo! Bo & Jennifer are featured on the new cover of the Northeast Bridal Directory. We had a great time photographing their wedding at the beautiful Guntersville State Lodge. Look for a free copy of our recent cover issues in the Montgomery and the Northeast Bridal Directory magazines. They are displayed throughout Alabama in wedding-related locations. Our popular spring & summer dates are booking quickly. Please contact us for more information, availability, and appointments. We’ll help you find a wedding plan that is perfect for your needs!
Jim Little Photography’s gallery location is 2809 Crescent Avenue, Homewood, AL 35209. We have a large photo gallery display, DVD slide shows with music, and albums of all sizes, styles, and price ranges. For more information, visit our website www.jimlittlephotography.com
David & Amanda met while they were both students at Samford University, so it was only fitting to schedule their upcoming July wedding ceremony at the beautiful Reid Chapel on Samford’s campus. Their reception will be held under the stars high atop Red Mountain at the historical Vulcan Park and Museum. Their engagement pictures were captured on Morris Avenue and we look forward to seeing you again in July!
Their wedding and event specialist is Meghan E. Cease with M. Elizabeth Weddings & Events. M. Elizabeth Weddings & Events takes a great deal of pride in providing their clients with a truly distinct event. Reflecting the brides’ style and vision for her big day is their first priority. Whether it’s a fairy tale princess wedding dripping with elegant floral detail or a sleek contemporary soiree at a trendy venue, the bride gets to show her style! Their goal to make your dreams turn into reality…flawlessly. For more information about M. Elizabeth Weddings & Events, visit the website at www.melizabethevents.com
Brad & Jessica’s Engagement Photos
Brad & Jessica also had a lot of fun for their Morris Avenue ‘on location’ engagement photos. We’ll be seeing them in August for their wedding at the 4-H Center in Columbiana. If you are searching for a special wedding site, the 4-H Center features a beautiful wood and stone open-air chapel, ideally situated in a natural setting. The chapel seats up to 200 people and is suitable for weddings in all seasons. If you are planning a reception, the Pavilion on Lay Lake is ideal for your special occasion, night or day. Or consider the new auditorium that is perfect for large gatherings. Full service catering and more is also available. Visit their website for more information. www.aces.edu/4hcenter
Are you looking ahead to a wedding date in 2011? Now is the time to reserve your wedding date with us. Contact Jim – 205-681-2456 or visit our website www.jimlittlephotography.com to schedule an appointment at our Homewood Gallery location, 2809 Crescent Avenue, Homewood, AL 35209. You’ll see a large assortment of our latest storybook-style albums, DVD slide shows, and a large gallery display of unique digital art photographs.
Ryan & Marilyn had a great time at Morris Avenue for their engagement photo session. Morris Avenue located on First Avenue North, Birmingham, AL, has a great variety of structures and late 19th to early 20th century warehouses that has proven time and time again to be a favorite backdrop and location for our couples’ photographs. Marilyn & Ryan are looking forward to their June 19th wedding at the beautiful Mathews Manor in Springville. Mathews go the extra mile to help your wedding day dreams come true. They’ll work with you to achieve the outcome that you desire and one that reflects your uniqueness too. You can put your trust in their dedicated staff and experienced team not only for a beautiful venue location but also for catering and cakes. Additionally, their florist has been designing flower arrangements for more than 15 years and can design any arrangement you choose. Be sure to visit their website at www.mathewsmanor.com .
Tommy & Wendy Engagement Photos
Tommy & Wendy also met Jim and Keri for their engagement photos on Morris Avenue. They are looking forward to their wedding June 26th at the Church at Brook Hills and reception at Old Car Heaven. So be sure to check back for some great wedding photos too!
Jim Little Photography has been busy! The summer 2010 wedding season is here! We have seven weddings in May behind us and eight more ahead for June. We can cover that many weddings and not miss any wedding day memories because we have four additional staff photographers to help us out. Brad & Celeste shoot our Simple & Sweet wedding plan and Keri and Peter are on hand throughout the year to help out too. So, if you are looking ahead to a wedding date in 2011, now is the time to reserve your wedding date with us. Jim and Brad are meeting our couples at our Homewood Gallery location, 2809 Crescent Avenue, Homewood, AL 35209 to show off the latest storybook-style albums, slide shows, and our large gallery display of unique digital art photographs.
We’ve also been shooting a lot of engagement and bridal photo sessions in addition to our weddings. Engagement or bridal shoots can be scheduled in and around the Birmingham area for either an ‘on location’ or ‘in studio’ session. Again, thanks to our awesome staff for all of your help with our portrait sessions too!
Congratulations to Kevin & Melissa
Melissa chose the historic Alabama Theatre for a perfect location for her formal bridal portraits. Their wedding in late May was at Dawson Memorial with a beautiful reception at The Club.
For more information about events at the Alabama Theater visit their website at www.alabamatheatre.com Check back for a few favorites from their wedding too!
Historic Rucker Place, located at 1804 12th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35205 – 205-558-2485 has southern hospitality and delicious food as well. Rucker Place is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. They are perfect for any occasion. Rucker Place hosts weddings, wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, corporate meetings, exhibitions, seminars, Christmas holiday events, teas, showers, sorority and fraternity formals, reunions, and bar mitzvah and bat mitzah. Call them for a your next memorable event.
Jim Little Photography’s bridal portrait sessions are very popular with our brides. We are centrally located in Homewood, 2809 Crescent Avenue, which makes it easy to meet our brides and head toward the Botanical Gardens in Mountain Brook, or downtown Morris Avenue. Call 205-681-2456 to schedule an appointment and we’ll meet for you for your favorite location fun photo shoot.
Kristen’s bridal portraits were shot at the beautiful Botanical Gardens with some great choices at the gardens to shoot her pictures. Have a look at a few of our favorites.
Our featured vendor today is a beautiful reception venue, Rosewood Hall at SoHo Square, located at 2850 19th Street South, Homewood, AL 35209. Jim Little Photography also located in the Homewood area, has photographed wedding receptions at Rosewood and worked with their friendly staff and meeting & event planner, Ellen Morgan. She can assist with planning your special day, big or small.
Rosewood Hall at SoHo Square, located at Homewood City Hall, was completed in the fall of 2005. It encompasses a contemporary design and is the perfect destination for your perfect event. It features three separate meeting rooms, which can be combined along with the Terrazo area to accommodate up to 600 guests. The rooms are equipped with state of the art audio and visual equipment, as well as an entertainment stage and over-sized dance floor.
Conveniently located off Highway 31 in downtown Homewood, Rosewood Hall is an unique addition to the local community, providing an upscale contemporary location for events of any kind. Rosewood Hall hosts such events as wedding receptions, non-profit fundraisers, anniversary parties, bat/bar mitzvahs, reunions, corporate meetings/seminars, Holiday parties and sorority/fraternity formals.
Jim Little Photography also shoots seniors! Give us a call to schedule your prom pictures and we’ll include the digital files for your to print your own favorites. We can meet you at your favorite location or as you can see below – just come and pull your shiny red car into our backyard and we’ll take it from there!
It was a lot of fun taking Stephen’s senior pictures a few weeks ago. He had to wash his car three times because the pollen kept coming back! But have a look at his shiny red car and the happy couple!
We have had the pleasure of working with many outstanding florists over the years. Let us know if you need any recommendations. Begin by getting some great ideas from Martha Stewart Weddings below.
True Classic An exquisite all-white cascade like this one, fashioned from roses, sweet peas, ranunculus, and tiny lily-of-the-valley would be fitting for just about any bride in any setting. Dress by Robert Danes.
Exotic Beauty Dramatic chartreuse flowers and variegated greenery (below) share the spotlight in this explosion of cymbidium orchids, gloriosa lilies, leucodendron, and hosta leaves.
Jim Little Photography – Homewood, AL www.jimlittlephotography.com We can give you great recommendations for florists in our area; begin by getting some ideas from Martha Stewart Weddings below.
Ceremony Tosses
The tossing of rice at newlyweds is an ancient tradition symbolizing abundance and fertility. You may have heard that raw rice grains are harmful to birds that ingest them, but ornithologists say this isn’t true. Even so, rice may not be the best choice for tossing because it can be slippery underfoot and difficult to clean up. Here are some alternatives.
Birdseed Package birdseed for wedding guests to toss after the ceremony in glassine bags sealed with stickers and slips of paper bearing the names of the bride and groom.
Rose Petals Cut paper doilies into quarters, roll into cones, and seal with a sticker or tape. On the day of the wedding, fill the cones with petals from fresh, opened roses. Stand the cones in a tissue paper-lined box, and hand them out to guests just after the ceremony.
Hydrangeas Fill sheer fabric pouches with tiny hydrangea blooms or petals from other seasonal flowers.
All Brides Invited! Join us for a Bridal Open House for Rosewood Hall at SoHo Square, 2850 19th Street South, Homewood, AL 35209-Thursday, April 22, 2010, 5:30-8:00 p.m. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, sample wine, indulge in delicious desserts and much more!
Keri – Jim Little Photography Staff Photographer
Keri joined Jim Little Photography in 2005 as an ambitious photographer. She brought a feminine style and focus to each wedding photographed with Jim. The Wedding and Portrait Photographers International convention in Las Vegas introduced her to a modern avant-garde style. This style, along with her unique ideas and natural creativity, quickly emerged in her photographs. Keri’s photography seminars, Photoshop training, style, and her extensive hands-on experiences have contributed expertise to hundreds of weddings and many rave reviews. Keri shoots alongside Jim for the majority of his weddings and adds to the candid, photojournalistic style that our brides love. In the bridal room, she shoots all of the special details that may otherwise be overlooked on a busy wedding day.….. the bride’s hair, jewelry, mom and daughter special before-wedding moments, the shoes and garter shots and so much more. Keri also uses her expertise to assist with the post-wedding editing process and contributes many hours of sorting, editing and categorizing files for Jim after each wedding. She’s also a talented photographer alongside Jim for bridal and engagement portrait sessions. She’ll suggest ideas of special poses that will make your photos a fun photo shoot to remember. Thank you Keri for all you do for us!
Peter – Jim Little Photography Staff Photographer
Peter’s photography skills stem from the ownership of his former studio, Faucher Photography where he and his wife photographed families and children for over 10 years. His talent for capturing those special moments that are unplanned and unique to the day carries over to weddings. Whether it’s children telling secrets or the hugs of family members, Peter’s attention to details adds intimacy to the photographs for your wedding day collection. He photographs weddings alongside Jim, pending his availability, and also shoots engagement and bridal on location sessions too. Thank you Peter for all you do for us!
In addition to Jim, our team of dedicated staff photographers, Keri, Peter, Brad & Celeste each contribute to Jim Little Photography their unique perspectives to add to your beautiful collection of memorable photographs. We are so proud to have all of them!
Brad & Celeste – Sweet & Simple Team
One thing is for certain…Brad and Celeste are passionate about wedding photography. They capture all of the details and emotions of your wedding day from the bride’s smile as she opens a gift from her future husband, to the happy couple’s first dance. Their perfect blend of traditional, photojournalistic, and candid photography tells the story of your special day. Twenty years from now, you’ll open your wedding album and feel the same joy and emotions that you had the day you married. Also, be sure to see our travel gallery that includes Brad’s amazing Europe photographs!
Brad & Celeste not only shoot our Sweet & Simple Wedding plans, but they also are a talented support staff for Jim Little Photography as well. They meet with couples, edit files, design art albums, provide graphic design, and create custom slideshows. Their Sweet & Simple plan also offers affordability and flexible options.
Custom Plan Options
Since Brad & Celeste photograph weddings exclusively for Jim Little Photography, they can also give their couples the same ‘custom plan’ options that Jim offers.
Plan Options Include:
A personal wedding website to share favorites with family & friends
CD proofs of all your images
Custom-designed coffee-table style album collections with a variety of sizes, styles, cover designs, and price ranges
Engagement or bridal portrait sessions, in our studio or ‘on location’
High resolution DVD of your digital files with print release authorization
Prints, enlargements, or digital art paintings on canvas
DVD slide shows with music
Additional time is available
Travel available nationwide or for any destination wedding location
Custom-designed Art Albums
A custom-designed art album is also an available option for the Simple & Sweet wedding plan. Our wedding albums are modern coffee-table style books, beautifully handcrafted and custom designed, each individually tailored to your needs.
Album choices and covers include stylish, high quality options of genuine leather, faux leather, or three-dimensional cameo covers. They are available in a variety of sizes, colors, and textures. Optional monograms or graphics can also be featured on the cover.
Album pages are flush mounted and acid free to allow flexibility and longevity.
Panorama binding is a unique album feature that lies flat when the album is opened, creating an unsurpassed viewing experience.
See our website album tab to view a variety of custom-designed coffee-table style art albums. My gallery location in Homewood displays a wide variety of album choices with many sizes, styles, cover designs, and price ranges.
Give us a call, Brad & Celeste look forward to meeting you at our Homewood location and showing you their awesome photographs!
Check out the latest slide show below created by Brad & Celeste for Matt & Megan’s March wedding that they photographed. It also includes some ‘live video’ embedded in their slide show too!
When it comes to wedding expertise to plan your perfect wedding, go to one of the best sources online for ideas, inspiration, favors, cakes, fashion and beauty tips, and much more at Martha Stewart Weddings www.marthastewartweddings.com. You’ll find planning tools, a vendor checklist, suggestions on guest seating, your budget, and how to create a timetable for all the details fall in place on your special day. The budget tool gets your budget in order. Or you can keep track of who’s coming to your wedding, their gifts, and those thank-you notes as well. There’s even a section on etiquette and traditions and a wedding registry adviser. Don’t forget if you need a local wedding planner in your area to help you plan your wedding and stay stress-free, call us for a list of excellent professional planners that we have worked with over the years. We are also featured on many other wedding planning websites including Birmingham Brides www.birminghambrides.com, Get Married, www.getmarried.com, and Alabama Bridal www.alabamabridal.com. You have a wealth of ideas at your fingertips, so get started now! And don’t forget Alan’s Invitations can help get you with stationary, invitations, and favors too! www.alansinvitations.com. They were chosen as the Bride’s Choice Awards for 2010!
Jim Little Photography, based in Birmingham, AL and available for travel for any location. We are now booking our 2011 wedding dates so plan early to reserve those popular spring and summer weddings!
In addition to weddings and engagement photography, we also photograph children, family, corporate shots, or any special occasion. Our studio location recently had a fun photo session taking photos of two beautiful children, Jonah and Grace! As brother and sister, ages one and five, they were at a perfect age for Jim to capture their individual personalities and emotions. Have a look at some of our favorite ones! Call us for an appointment for a studio or on location photography session.
Lori & Hal recently had a fun photo shoot at the historic Morris Avenue location in Birmingham, AL. They are celebrating their engagement and upcoming wedding in April. Jim and Brad both were there to find some unique places to do the photo shoot, old gates, loading docks and colorful backgrounds. Have a look at some of our favorites shots! Call Jim Little Photography to photograph your engagement or bridal photo session either on location or at our studio. We can also print photo magnets for ‘save the date’ mail outs, make a collage to frame and display at your wedding reception, or produce a slide show to view at your rehearsal dinner or reception party.
Wow, what a great start to 2010! We have 23 weddings booked for 2010 and appointments for 2011 in line. Looks like the entire staff team will be busy. A special note of thanks to all of our outstanding, talented, and dedicated staff photographers that help Jim meet clients, assist with bridal shows, join us on our location and studio photo shoots, provide endless editing, album design, and complete the final delivery products. They are also excellent go-to people for fresh creative ideas to keep our photography unique for each of our couples. Thank you Keri, Peter, Brad, and Celeste. We can’t do it without you and all of your special talents that you contribute to the Jim Little Photography team! Also, Brad and Celeste continue to shoot our “Sweet & Simple” Wedding packages and have earned rave reviews. Not only do they shoot the entire wedding, they also edit, enhance, and create dynamic slide shows and albums for their couples as well. Call us to schedule an appointment at our Homewood location. We’d like to meet you, hear about your wedding plans, and help you select a wedding plan to best fit your needs and your budget too. 205-681-2456 www.jimlittlephotography.com
Jim Little Photography offers on location and in studio photo sessions for engagement and bridal portraits. We also photograph children, families, corporate headshots, and groups.
Chad & Heather originally scheduled an outdoor on location photo session but the weather just wouldn’t cooperate. They decided to have some in studio portraits made after their wedding instead -and these turned out great!
Sabrina Mims & Nathan Hayes were our very first wedding couple of the New Year – January 1, 2010!
What a great way to start the year! Sabrina & Nathan were married in the chapel at the American Village in Montevallo. It provided a beautiful setting, indoors and out. David’s Bridal provided Sabrina’s gown and bridesmaid’s dresses. The wedding cakes and catering was by Southern Sweets (JoAnne Spiess and Rachel Rachels), DJ was DJ Fuzzy, and flowers by Rachel Rachels. Tuxes by Brenda’s Formalwear, and Diamond Limo provided the limousine service. Sabrina and Nathan also had four of Jim Little Photography’s staff to cover their wedding day, Brad & Celeste, our Sweet & Simple photo team and Jim and Peter were there also to capture every moment.
Sabrina’s “rave review” is below…
Brad and Celeste – The name of my wedding plan, “Sweet and Simple” really does not do it justice! “Beautiful and Amazing” would be more appropriate! We are so happy with our pictures and the job you did. We were so excited to have Jim and Peter there too! You all made us feel so important and special! We love Jim Little Photography!!!
See the Aminoto slide show created by Brad and Celeste Ward, our staff photographers. It’s amazing too!
Jim Little Photography is proud to announce a NEW Montgomery Bridal Directory COVER photo!
We now have 3 feature covers, Birmingham Bridal Directory, Northeast Bridal Directory, & Montgomery Bridal Directory… we are so proud of our three wedding couples that were selected for the covers photos… Jennifer & Jason, Lindsey & Philip, and Kalie and Tron! Look for the Bridal Directory Magazines free at wedding vendor locations all over the state of Alabama.
February is dedicated to “Wedding Vendorsthat Jim Little Photography “loves!” There are many wedding vendors and favorite friends that we have worked with over the years. They provide excellent, top notch, reliable, professional services. They go over and beyond when it comes to providing outstanding service for your wedding.
INVITATIONS
Alan’s Invitations is Birmingham’s largest wedding invitation store.
Alan’s invitations is THE place to find the perfect wedding invitation, birth announcement, stationery or party invitation. Let Alan and his friendly staff help you find just what you need. Located just off I-65 in Hoover, Alabama.
Jim Little Photography is proud to work with a wide assortment of reputable wedding reception sites in Birmingham, Alabama and surrounding states. They can also assist you with the top 2010 wedding trends. Some of our favorite reception sites in Birmingham, Alabama include the Historic Rucker Place, Mathews Manor in Springville, Alabama, Park Lane, Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort and Spa,The Gardens Café, The Hotel at Auburn University & Dixon Conference Center, The Summit Club Birmingham, Mountain View Gardens and Ballroom, Springville, Vestavia Country Club, The Club, 4-H Center Columbiana, Alabama, Hoover Country Club, Hoover, Alabama, Pikeville Country Club, Guin, Alabama, Rosewood Hall, SoHo in Homewood, Alabama, Pine Tree Country Club, Marriott Hotel, Guntersville Lodge, Guntersville, Alabama, Vulcan Park, Aldridge Gardens, Birmingham, Alabama.
If you’re planning a wedding in 2010, it’s time to do away with the white, pastel greens and lilacs of recent years. 2010 wedding trends are centered around bold and bright hues and few pastel color schemes. From vibrant red wedding gowns to bold turquoise
accents, here are some of the top color trends for the 2010 wedding:
For dresses, black is still a leading trend for the fashion-forward bride that wants to make a bold statement for the Big Day. This color scheme was popular on the Paris fashion runways in 2008 and has remained in the forefront of wedding dress trends in subsequent years. Black dresses embellished with lace and pearls are an attractive choice for the fashionable bride, but you can also consider black piping or embroidery over the classic white dress for variation.
Red wedding gowns are also a top trend for 2010 weddings, especially for the Spring and Fall months. Look for bright red gowns embellished with large satin sashes and bows, or red gowns with black piping and detailing for a fresh new look.
Bridesmaid dresses get a pop of color for 2010 weddings in pink, bright orange or turquoise shades. The bride looking for a fun and playful addition to the wedding can wear a simple cream colored gown with a colorful sash that matches the bridesmaid dresses. Look for dresses embellished with large petals and oversized bows for a stylish look.
Bright yellow and peach tones are also some of the top color trends for the 2010 wedding season, especially for weddings taking place in the spring and summer. Avoid pastels and go for the bold and bright color palettes in these color families for a fashionable look. These color work particularly well for outdoor weddings, beach weddings and tropical-themed weddings.
For over 20 years, as a professional photographer, weddings have been the specialty of Jim Little Photography. Jim Little’s work is on exhibit in hotels, conference centers, and travel agencies, as well as reception sites, florists, caterers, jewelers, videographers, wedding boutiques, and tuxedo shops. The gallery location in Homewood, AL, displays custom-created art albums including a large variety of styles, designs, cover options, and price ranges.
Portraits
Portraits include engagement, bridal, families, children, or any special occasion. Photography sessions can be scheduled in our studio or ‘on location’ (Botanical Gardens, Morris Avenue, etc.).
Digital Art Paintings
Digital art paintings are a fusion of photography, art, and computer technology resulting in a creative artwork on canvas. Jim Little Photography’s gallery location displays a variety of photographic images transformed into these fine art pieces.
Corporate, Commercial, & Publications
Corporate and commercial photography is available in our studio or ‘on location’. Jim Little Photography’s images have been showcased on television, in newspapers, within business and travel publications, and featured in magazines all over the southeast.
Instruction
Please contact me for photography instruction including basic techniques, lighting, and Photoshop training.
Jim Little Photography is pleased to present its team of dedicated photographers, Jim, Keri, Peter, Brad, and Celeste. Their unique perspectives will add to your beautiful collection of memorable photographs. We look forward to meeting you!
Jim
With over 20 years experience as a professional wedding and portrait photographer, Jim Little specializes in creating photographic art, a blend of candid moments with timeless classic images. His studio utilizes the most current digital technology available to create digital art paintings along with a varied selection of color, black & white, and sepia photography. Custom-designed creative art albums are also available.
As a long-standing member of Professional Photographers of America, Wedding and Portrait Photographer’s International, and the National Association of Photoshop Professionals, Jim’s commitment to education is ongoing. His training includes seminars and conferences in both the United States and abroad. He is available nationwide or for any destination wedding location.
Keri
Keri joined Jim Little Photography in 2005 as an ambitious photographer. She brought a feminine style and focus to each wedding. The Wedding and Portrait Photographers International convention in Las Vegas introduced her to a modern avant-garde style. This style, along with her unique ideas and natural creativity, quickly emerged in her photographs. Keri’s photography seminars, Photoshop training, style, and her extensive hands-on experiences have contributed expertise to hundreds of weddings and many rave reviews.
Peter
Peter’s photography skills stem from the ownership of his former studio, Faucher Photography where he and his wife photographed families and children for over 10 years. His talent for capturing those special moments that are unplanned and unique to the day carries over to weddings with Jim Little Photography. Whether it’s children telling secrets or the hugs of family members, Peter’s attention to details adds intimacy to the photographs for your wedding day collection.
Brad & Celeste – Sweet & Simple Team
One thing is for certain…Brad and Celeste are passionate about wedding photography. They capture all of the details and emotions of your wedding day from the bride’s smile as she opens a gift from her future husband, to the happy couple’s first dance. Their perfect blend of traditional, photojournalistic, and candid photography tells the story of your special day. Twenty years from now, you’ll open your wedding album and feel the same joy and emotions that you had the day you married. We are proud to have Brad & Celeste join the Jim Little Photography staff team!
Sunday, January 17, 2010, 12- 5 pm, Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex, 2100 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N., Birmingham, AL. The South’s Elite Bridal Event comprised of the most reliable, trustworthy and professional local vendors including photographers, caterers, florists, entertainment, travel, gowns, formalwear, gift registry and more. There will also be live entertainment and a spectacular, professionally choreographed fashion show! Registered brides will receive a FREE one-year subscription to Brides Magazine and will be eligible to win a deluxe, all-inclusive honeymoon! Tickets are $10 cash only at the door. Children 5 years old and younger are free.
2010-2011 Wedding Season
Jim Little Photography, located in Birmingham, Alabama continues to book the 2010-2011 wedding season. Popular spring and summer dates are booking quickly. Schedule an appointment to meet with Jim at our Homewood Gallery location and see the newest style wedding albums with many sizes, styles, and price ranges for your selection. Plans can be custom designed or choose a package plan designed to include our most popular choices among brides. Options include: include engagement & bridal photo sessions, custom-designed storybook or magazine style albums, high resolution disc of your files, DVD slideshow with music, personal wedding website, digital art paintings, and parent albums.
Wedding Photography Travel Available
Travel is available throughout the United States as well as any destination wedding location.
Abby Schenk & John David Gray is celebrating their engagement – great photos Botanical Gardens. Looking forward to their wedding – soon – in December of 09!
Matt and Megan celebrate their engagement and upcoming wedding in March of 2010 – cold day photo shoot at the historic Morris Avenue location in Birmingham, AL, but great pictures and a lot of fun!
Jim Little Photography based in Birmingham, Alabama, is available for weddings and portrait photography throughout the southeast, Birmingham, AL, Atlanta metro area, or any location of your choice. Our engagement and wedding photography sessions can either be shot on location or in our studio.
Congrats to four engaged wedding couples! We’ve been busy doing on location photo shoots, Historical Morris Ave, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Leeds, AL, with great red barn shoot too! Now we also have four great weddings ahead!
Melissa Blount & Kevin Smith – their wedding will be in May of 2010. We had fun at their photo shoot at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens,
We are continuing our articles and links from www.modernbride.com with wedding dress info to help you find that perfect dress!
Follow the links below to find out about gowns that flatter every figure, what’s in store for the latest wedding trends, style advice from Amsale and how to find the right veil. And remember we have worked with many reputable wedding dress vendors in the Birmingham, AL area, southeastern United States and in the metro Atlanta area as well. We’d be happy to give you some great referrals.
Here’s everything you need to know to get the dress of your dreams
1. Determine Your Wedding Style
First, try to picture your big day. Will it be a formal church affair, a casual outdoor celebration or something in between? You’ll want a gown that fits this vision. For example, a long-sleeved velvet gown with a cathedral train would look out of place at a bash on the beach; instead, you’d probably want something light and airy, like a chiffon or organ-za dress. And remember, the season doesn’t have to dictate your choice—you can always add a bolero jacket, cape or shawl to any style for warmth.
2. Create a Gown File
Having some visuals to bring with you to the dress salons will save you time and help you avoid frustration. Before you hit the shops, rip out pictures of dresses you like in magazines. Then, when you are assigned a salesperson, take some time to go through the images with her and point out the dress details you like—and definitely don’t like. She should be able to take in that information and narrow down a selection for you. As you try on each dress, continue to point out the features and styles that appeal to you. Together, you’ll hone in on the strongest contenders.
3. Shop Early, and Search Far and Wide
We suggest starting 10 months ahead, or at least as soon as you’ve chosen your site. You never know whether you’ll be the bride who finds her dress on the first boutique visit or the one whose quest is seemingly endless, so set yourself up to have options. Ask your planner and recently married friends for suggestions of dress salons that have a wide selection and outstanding service. And once you’re there, it’s a good idea to try on some designs you think you don’t like, just to be sure you’re right.
READ MORE from this article including “Dress to Shop”, “Spend Strategically”
Many thanks to Modern Bride, www.modernbride.com for the links below for helpful planning tips and advice for your wedding day! And if you haven’t booked your wedding yet, our 2010 dates are booking quickly. Also, we work with many reputable wedding vendors and can highly recommend great vendors – reception sites, great outdoor wedding ceremony locations, florists, caterers, cakes, limos, wedding planners, videographer and much more!
Visit our new website and contact us for availability, appointments, or more information to help with your wedding planning needs.
Now that he’s asked you to marry him you can start planning the wedding of your dreams! But with so many items on your wedding to-do list it’s hard to know where to begin. Let Brides.com show you the way with expert planning tips to help you get organized, find a place to register—as well as what to register for—shop for your wedding dress, get your groom involved and pick a wedding theme and color palette.
Jim Little Photography is proud to announce their NEW website with many more features, multiple galleries, more text and info sections, album slide shows, DVD with music slide shows and much more. Also, be sure to see the “Jim” section where you’ll learn more about our entire staff team members, Peter, Keri, Brad & Celeste that help us shoot weddings, edit files, build albums and lend a hand all the time. We’re all a great team.
Popular wedding dates for 2010 are filling up fast. We’ve already booked most of the summer months with just a few dates left. Contact me for appointments and availability for your special day. Look forward to hearing from you!
Jim Little Photography has photographed weddings and worked with multiple churches and venues for over 20 years.
Today’s article highlights Rachael Grammer, a wedding and event planner with Two Hearts Wedding and Events. The article featured this month, Intelligence Gathering, from her blog, “Grammerically Speaking”, offers you helpful hints to “Celebrate the Day”. As Rachael says, “When you hire us, you know that you are securing superior quality, expert knowledge, creativity, a personal assistant and friend. Be sure to contact her for a complimentary consultation, 205-936-0362
An important part of my job as a wedding planner is to go through the vendor contracts my client wishes to enter into an agreement with as well as any important policies and procedures. Knowing and understanding on the front end what you get for your money and what the vendor expects are key to having no surprises on the wedding day. For more information about policies of churches and venues, READ MORE in Rachael’s September 2 blog entry.
Jim Little Photography – www.jimlittlephotography.com Located in Birmingham, Alabama with travel available all over the Southeast or for your destination wedding location.
Today’s article highlights Rachael Grammer, a wedding and event planner with Two Hearts Wedding and Events. The article featured this month, Beyond the Wedding Registry, from her blog, “Grammerically Speaking”, offers you helpful hints to “Celebrate the Day”. As Rachel says, “When you hire us, you know that you are securing superior quality, expert knowledge, creativity, a personal assistant and friend. Be sure to contact her for a complimentary consultation, 205-936-0362
I believe everyone knows the importance of wedding and baby registries. After all, when getting someone a gift, most folks just want to get the couple something they really want with no guessing involved. And the tool that helps the gift giver is of course… the registry! READ MORE from Rachael’s blog and the September 4th entry …
Today’s article continues to highlight Rachel Grammer, a wedding and event planner with Two Hearts Wedding and Events. The article featured this month, Picture Perfect Face, from her blog, Grammerically Speaking” offers you helpful hints to “Celebrate the Day” . As Rachel says, “ When you hire us, you know that you are securing superior quality, expert knowledge, creativity, a personal assistant and friend. Be sure to contact her for a complimentary consultation, 205-936-0362
For more information about Jim Little Photography and to show off your Picture Perfect Face in beautiful photographs and great memories of your wedding day, please visit our website – www.jimlittlephotography.com
Often times while planning her big day, a bride can forget about the little details that can affect the big picture in a dramatic way. I am speaking about the hair and makeup applications she will be wearing the entire day.
The makeup and application chosen is a very important part of the bridal ensemble. After all, it will be forever captured in her wedding photos and video. You may feel your ability to style your own locks and apply your own facial coloring is best left to you, but allowing the professionals to perform these tasks is money well worth spent. Besides, it is supposed to be a day all about you! But don’t forget your ladies… hair and makeup together time is very special. READ MORE from Rachael’s August 31st blog entry for a Picture Perfect Face….
JIM LITTLE PHOTOGRAPHY – www.jimlittlephotography.com is proud to have worked with many reputable vendors in the wedding industry for over 20 years. Whether it is a videographer, a florist, a caterer, cakes, tuxedos, guest favors, DJ, or just getting the timeline together to make your special day worry free … your wedding day will revolve around a lot of successful pre-planning.
A wedding planner can be very helpful to make your day go smoothly from the getting ready jitters to the going away goodbyes. So, for the month of October, we’d like to introduce you to Rachael Grammer, a wedding and event planner with Two Hearts Wedding and Events. The articles featured this month are from Rachael’s blog, “Grammerically Speaking” to offer you helpful hints to “Celebrate the Day”. As Rachael says, “When you hire us, you know that you are securing superior quality, expert knowledge, creativity, a personal assistant and friend. Be sure to contact her for a complimentary consultation, 205-936-0362
Meet Rachael Grammer
Jim has had the honor of photographing Rachael and Robert’s wedding June 19, 1990, at Hartselle United Methodist Church in Hartselle, AL. Have a look back to some of her “real wedding” details…….My wedding gown was purchased at Southern Bride and I made my own veil. My bouquet and bouts were done by my Aunt Bee from Chattanooga. The other florals & church décor was done by my MIL who is a retired florist from Hartselle. And our photographer… Jim Little Photography! There was no hair or makeup stylist, videographer, or limo service. We had a simple wedding but it was a wonderful day that I will always treasure. My two much younger sisters were my maids of honor. Rebecca, the older of the two, was almost 10 at the time going on 25 and kept correcting Jim during the day and trying to tell him what to do and how to do it. Jim told me she would be perfect for his son because he needed someone to keep him in line! Rebecca now helps me with wedding day coordination. She and I work so well together.
Wedding Videography – Capturing the Emotion
By now, I’m sure most of you have had an opportunity to see the video coverage of a couple and their wedding party dancing down the aisle to “Forever” by Chris Brown. One could not help but feel the energy and genuine love in the air while watching it. Photography can capture those images forever but videography is the only way to capture the emotion. See her blog entry for September 11, 2009 to READ MORE …
Krystle Gilchrist had some great bridal portraits that I just remembered to post and of course we’d love to share them! See some of our favorites from her photo session at the Botanical Gardens in Birmingham, AL. Krystle and Matt’s wedding was held at Highlands United Methodist Church in Birmingham, AL, with a fabulous reception at SoHo Rosewood Hall in Homewood, AL 35209 – Jim Little Photography offers bridal portraits either in our studio location in the Trussville, Pinson area – or ‘on location’ at a site of your choice.
Contact us to set up an appointment to let us “shoot” you!
Jennifer Andrews & Bo Brown also had their engagement photos taken in Birmingham, AL on Morris Avenue in April.
Jim Little plus one other staff photographer are available to help shoot all the great angles of the photo shoot! And, Jennifer and Bo’s wedding photos will also be posted soon. They were married in August at the beautiful Guntersville State Lodge, in Guntersville, AL.
Jim Little Photography not only does beautiful wedding day photographs, but fun photo shoots for engagements and bridal portraits as well. We’ll be posting some favorite shots from our ‘on location’ sessions over the next few weeks. Let me know if you’d like to schedule an engagement or bridal photo session at your favorite spot …..Morris Avenue, Botanical Gardens, Sloss Furnace, and many more choices. Contact me for more information, appointments and availability.
Destine Sudano & Nick Griffith had one a windy day photo shoot April 19, 2009 on Morris Avenue, downtown Birmingham, AL. Nevertheless, their photos turned out great, with fun, carefree, candid shots. We even have them displayed in our new Homewood gallery location too! Their big day is just around the corner – October 3, 2009 at Mountain View Ballroom and Gardens. I know it will be just as much fun and we are really looking forward to their wedding!
Jim had the honor of photographing Julie & Brett Brown’s wedding on June 6, 2009.
Read below about her special day. Also a big thanks to all of their wedding vendors who helped to make their day so special.
Our wedding took place at the home of the groom’s father in Daphne, AL on the bay. We were so fortunate to have a beautiful, sunny June day with a calm bay. Our ceremony was poolside on the garden patio with all the colorful flowers surrounding the white colonnade where we exchanged our vows. The reception followed immediately with dinner on the pool deck and around the pool house. Our guests, including many small children, seemed to enjoy mingling (or playing) on the golf green and walking by the bay and down the pier. We finally departed the festivities to a night at the Grand Hotel at Point Clear before enjoying our honeymoon vacation at the Esperanza Resort in Cabo San Lucas. We got the wedding we had hoped for….a beautiful outdoor setting with a fun and casual surrounding!
Julie & Brett Brown – 6-6-09
Photography – Jim Little Photography (Homewood, AL)
Cakes: The Little Cake Shop (Spanish Fort, AL)
Flowers: Flowers Etc. (Daphne, AL)
Rentals, Decor: Blue Rents (Mobile, AL)
Caterer: Martha Rutledge (Mobile, AL)
Candy Centerpieces: created by the bride
Bride’s Gown: Madison Town & Country (Madison, AL)
Bridesmaid’s Gown: Bridal Showroom (Oklahoma City, OK)
Flower Girls Dresses: Susie Henry (Huntsville, AL)
Groomsmen Tuxes: Jim’s Formal Wear
Jim Little Photography is available all over the southeast for wedding day photography – Homewood, Alabama Wedding Photography, Birmingham, AL, Spanish Fort, AL, Daphne, AL, Mobile, AL, Madison, AL, and Huntsville, Alabama Wedding Photography.
Ashley & Russell were married May 2, 2009 at the 4-H Center in Columbiana. Several of Ashley’s vendors were Mr. Burch and Dianne’s Formal Affair. See the beautiful 4H location and photos of the fun couple! For more detailed information, please visit the 4H website – http://www.aces.edu/4hcenter/WeddingsReceptions.php
Jim is proud to photograph weddings all over the state, whether your wedding is big or small, we can find a wedding photography plan to best meet your needs and your budget too! Serving Alabama Wedding Photography and all over the Southeastern area for professional wedding portraits and photography.
Kate and Scott Elling were married 4-18-09 at Taylor Memorial Methodist Church. Their wedding vendors were Bella Couture for Kate’s gown and Carolyn Counts for florist and caterer. Their beautiful photos show a lot of fun, yet show some sweet and intimate shots as well. Jim Little Photography has a creative mix of black & white, sepia toned, collages, digital art paintings, and a large assortment of Image Art wedding albums – custom-designed especially for each wedding couple. Visit our website, www.jimlittlephotography.com to view galleries and wedding albums.
Again we are proud to show off photos of Mathews Manor where Jesslyn & Jerry were married on April 11, 2009. Thank you to our associate photographer Brad, who captured some great shots for their wedding! You can’t go wrong with Mathews Manor for your wedding and reception location.
Mathews says – When you begin to plan the day you have dreamed about – all the extravagant decorations, alluring gowns, and beautiful pictures. Your wedding is not about the latest styles. It is about you and your groom – two unique people coming together to build a life as one. The celebration you put together should echo your personality. It should reveal the things that you love and should ultimately be a reflection of who you are. For more information on how to achieve that – go to their website, www.mathewsmanor.com. Please let them know Jim Little Photography highly recommended them to you. The Mathews Manor staff can guide you through the wedding planning process to help your individual style shine through!
Jim Little Photography can also recommend many excellent vendors ranging from DJ’s, catering, florists, reception sites, going away cars, and more. With over 20 years experience as a professional photographer in Birmingham, AL, Atlanta metro area, Orlando and surrounding areas, Mobile, AL, or Destin, Florida and the Santa Rosa Beach area, we can help you find someone that best fits your style and budget too.
Birmingham Bridal Directory – Jim Little Photography – cover photo for August 09 issue
Jim Little Photography based in Birmingham, Alabama, offers travel throughout the southeastern states for wedding photography. Alabama Wedding Photography is featured in the new Birmingham Bridal Directory. This directory is free to couples that need wedding planning information and a list of available vendors along with their contact information. And, we are so pleased to announce that our photo is on the cover of the new August issue! You can pick up your free copy throughout the state of Alabama at any location related to the bridal industry: bridal salons, tuxedo rental shops, jewelry stores, bridesmaid, and mother of the bride shops, florists, catering, and reception sites.
Also, we have Birmingham Bridal Directory copies on display at our new studio gallery location in Homewood, 2809 Crescent Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35209. First, have a look at our website, www.jimlittlephotography.com and then contact us for availability and appointments to find out more about our custom-designed plans and pricing options.
Brooklyn Bride – Winner Of The Most Comprehensive Wedding Blog Award http://bklynbrideonline.com Voted the Most Comprehensive – This very cute blog contains so much information. Blog Awards says to follow along the left-side of her blog to learn more about her inspiration and chosen wedding vendors and the right-side to find tons of wedding sites that are just downright adorable. Most of all, subscribe to her blog and follow all of the wonderful things she finds online. We know this takes a lot of work and to do it so selflessly, for the benefit of others, makes her our pick for the Most Comprehensive Wedding Blog Award.
Birmingham, Alabama wedding photographer, Jim Little specializes in professional wedding photography throughout the southeastern United States. Travel is available for Birmingham, Alabama or Alabama wedding photography, Atlanta, Georgia wedding photography or Georgia weddings and bridal portraits, Orlando, Florida weddings or Florida wedding and portrait photography. Digital art paintings, photojournalistic, candid, and classic images.
The Most Charming Wedding Blog Goes to Prima Donna Bride - http://www.primadonnabride.co.za.Prima Donna Bride is a wonderful wedding site out of South Africa. It is a great mix of real weddings, DIY projects and inspiration for all the little details in a wedding.
A few favorite posts are this one and this one. The posts are short and sweet with lots of photos, which makes it a perfect site.
Jim Little Photography – serving Birmingham, AL, Huntsville, AL, Montgomery AL, Orlando, Florida and Atlanta, GA area can also recommend area vendors for your wedding. We’ve worked with many reputable vendors over the years, and would be happy to share their contact information with you. Bridal shops, tuxedos, florist, catering, reception sites, and much more.
We love talking to our brides, no matter how many questions you have! We can even tell you how many others are “in line” ahead of yours and give you a good idea of when to expect the final edited photos.
