Four people pose in front of a large rustic barn at sunset. The sky is colorful with hues of orange and purple. They are standing on a grassy area bordered by a white fence, casting soft shadows on the ground.

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September 20, 2017

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raleigh portrait photographer – chad biggs events shoot

I was first introduced to Chad Biggs and his team back in September 2014, after shooting co-founder and lead planner, Jessica’s, wedding the previous month. Since then, I’ve had the pleasure of working with them on a number of weddings both at Melrose Knitting Mill and in other venues. To me, they’ve always been really great people to work with: totally on their game with regard to the planning and nailing all the little details, but they’ve also been really fun and friendly people to spend time with too, which is great given the pressures of working on such mentally demanding events as weddings. So it was great to get a call from Jessica earlier this year with some exciting news about a new venue they were working on…

…And so it was that, back in May, I headed over to what promises to be one of the Raleigh-area’s coolest new venues, The Historic Wakefield Barn in Wake Forest, NC, to meet up with the team for some team photos and individual headshots. The basic remit for the shoot was to incorporate the vibe of the barn into the images and provide a selection of different looks for the individual photos of Chad and the team.

For the photographers out there who are interested, the majority of these images were shot with the Canon 1DX Mk II with the 24mm f/1.4, 85 f/1.2 and 200 f/1.8 lenses with a mixture of available light and Profoto B1. The B&W images towards the end were shot after sunset using available darkness with the Sony a7RII with Mitakon 50 f/0.95.

A man in a blue suit and white shirt stands outdoors, smiling at the camera. The background is blurred with greenery and a house visible, and the sun is setting, creating a warm glow.
A woman with long, wavy hair and a top knot smiles warmly. She is wearing a sleeveless, striped dress with a belt. The background is blurred and dark, highlighting her cheerful expression.
A woman with long wavy hair smiles while standing outdoors. She is wearing a light purple sleeveless dress and a necklace. The background is softly blurred with warm lighting.
A young woman with long blonde hair smiles at the camera. She is wearing an off-shoulder white top and a pink skirt. The background is blurred with greenery, and there is soft lighting.
A woman with long brown hair smiles while standing outdoors. She is wearing a pink top and white pants. The background is a blurred green foliage.
Smiling woman with shoulder-length blonde hair wearing a white dress, standing outdoors with a blurred green background.
A group photo with six people sitting on an antique sofa outdoors. Behind them is a large barn with a silo. The setting suggests a rural landscape in sunny weather. Five women and one man are smiling for the camera.
A woman with long, wavy hair smiles warmly. She wears a sleeveless lavender top and a pearl necklace. The background is softly blurred with warm lighting.
A woman with blond hair smiles while wearing a white top and long, dangly earrings. She stands in a softly lit setting with a dark background.
A woman with long, wavy brown hair is smiling softly. She is wearing a light pink blouse and is illuminated by warm, soft lighting, against a dark background.
A woman with curly hair smiles warmly. She is wearing a light-colored striped dress and is illuminated by soft lighting. The background is dark, making her stand out.
A woman with long blonde hair smiles warmly at the camera. She is wearing a white off-the-shoulder top with soft lighting highlighting her face against a dark background.
A man with short, dark hair and a bright smile is wearing a light pink shirt and a blue blazer. The background is dark, making him stand out prominently in the image.
Two women sitting on a vintage couch outdoors, with a rustic barn and silo in the background. Both are smiling and dressed in summer dresses, one striped and the other blue. The setting is peaceful with trees and a clear sky.
Two women are sitting on a vintage green couch outdoors. They are smiling and holding hands. Behind them is a large barn with a silo under a clear blue sky. The surrounding area is paved and grassy.
Two women are sitting on an outdoor couch, smiling at the camera. One is wearing a white top, and the other is in a pink outfit. A rustic barn-like building is visible in the background.
A woman in a striped dress and a man in a blue suit sit together on a vintage couch outdoors. A rustic building is in the background, and both are smiling at the camera.
Two women are sitting on a vintage sofa outdoors, smiling at the camera. They are both wearing dresses, one in pastel stripes and the other in light blue. A rustic building is in the background.
A group of five people, four women and one man, sit and stand around a vintage couch outdoors. They are dressed in semi-formal attire. A rustic barn is in the background under soft, golden-hour lighting.
A person in a blue suit jacket and white shirt is smiling brightly. The background is a soft-focus outdoor setting with greenery, and the lighting creates a warm, sunny atmosphere.
A smiling person with long, wavy hair styled in a top bun stands outdoors. They are wearing a sleeveless, striped dress. The sunny background features blurred greenery, giving a warm and natural ambiance.
A woman with long, wavy hair smiles brightly while standing outdoors. She is wearing a light sleeveless top and a necklace. The background is softly blurred with greenery and sunlight creating a warm, glowing effect.
A young woman with long, blonde hair smiles while standing outdoors. She is wearing a white dress with off-the-shoulder sleeves. The background is blurred greenery, giving a soft and natural setting.
A smiling person with shoulder-length blonde hair, wearing large earrings and a light-colored top, is outdoors in natural sunlight with a blurred green background.
A woman with long brown hair and a pink dress smiles softly against a blurred outdoor background. The sunlight softly illuminates her face and hair.
A man in a blue suit stands outdoors with blurred greenery in the background. The lighting suggests its either dusk or dawn, creating a serene atmosphere.
A group of five people sitting and standing around a couch outdoors in front of a rustic barn. The sun sets in the background, casting a warm glow. Trees and a silo are also visible.
A man in a suit stands in front of a wooden door with an X pattern. The image is in black and white, giving it a classic and focused feel. The background features two metal handles.
Black and white portrait of a smiling woman with wavy hair styled in a half-up bun, wearing a sleeveless top. She stands in front of a wooden background.
A black and white portrait of a woman smiling. She has long, wavy hair and is wearing a sleeveless top with a necklace. The background features a geometric design.
Black and white portrait of a smiling woman with long dark hair, wearing a light-colored top. The background is a wooden texture.
Black and white image of a person smiling at the camera, with long hair, wearing a sleeveless top. A blurred geometric pattern appears in the background.
Four people pose in front of a large rustic barn at sunset. The sky is colorful with hues of orange and purple. They are standing on a grassy area bordered by a white fence, casting soft shadows on the ground.

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