CHRISTOPHER GRISSETT PHOTOGRAPHY: Blog https://mobilephotoshoot.com/blog en-us ALL IMAGES (C) CHRISTOPHER GRISSETT PHOTOGRAPHY [email protected] (CHRISTOPHER GRISSETT PHOTOGRAPHY) Mon, 16 Mar 2020 07:39:00 GMT Mon, 16 Mar 2020 07:39:00 GMT https://mobilephotoshoot.com/img/s/v-12/u606023250-o755449742-50.jpg CHRISTOPHER GRISSETT PHOTOGRAPHY: Blog https://mobilephotoshoot.com/blog 120 69 Hired as an Event Photographer for an 18th Birthday Celebration in North Carolina https://mobilephotoshoot.com/blog/2019/11/hired-as-an-event-photographer-for-an-18-year-old-birthday-party While prepping for an event last weekend, I found myself getting nervous and felt ill-prepared.    This isn't out of the ordinary...as I am always  nervous before every shoot (and I've been doing this for over 20 years), but the feeling of being ill-prepared is new.  See, this was my first coverage of an older teenager birthday party and I felt ill-prepared against getting roasted by teenagers LOL.  At least that's what I assumed would happen and the boy scouts taught me to always be prepared.

I arrived early to the event 30 minutes before my expected arrival time as normal, but this time I sat in my vehicle for about 5 minutes coming up with a few one-liners just in case I needed to defend myself :)

The birthday party was great and everyone in attendance had fun.  I may be a bit biased, but the theme (90's) was the best part!  Happy Birthday Anaya, and I wish you the best of happiness and success in adulthood.

 


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[email protected] (CHRISTOPHER GRISSETT PHOTOGRAPHY) Christopher Grissett Photography Fayetteville NC Photographer Studio 215 https://mobilephotoshoot.com/blog/2019/11/hired-as-an-event-photographer-for-an-18-year-old-birthday-party Sun, 17 Nov 2019 00:15:07 GMT
Happy 9th Anniversary to Tanya & Stephen! https://mobilephotoshoot.com/blog/2019/7/happy-9th-anniversary-to-tanya-stephen

]]> [email protected] (CHRISTOPHER GRISSETT PHOTOGRAPHY) https://mobilephotoshoot.com/blog/2019/7/happy-9th-anniversary-to-tanya-stephen Wed, 24 Jul 2019 08:22:27 GMT 2016 All American & Mike To Mike Half Marathon https://mobilephotoshoot.com/blog/2016/4/2016-all-american-mike-to-mike-half-marathon Surprisingly, it felt like it was 45 degrees this morning...some people would say it felt great and it was good weather for running....I wasn't one of "those people" ;)  

Here are some images from the race.  Click the link below for the rest.

www.mobilephotoshoot.com/allamerican 


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[email protected] (CHRISTOPHER GRISSETT PHOTOGRAPHY) 2016 All American Freeway All American Marathon All-American Marathon Fayetteville Marathon Fort Bragg Mike To Mike Half Marathon Photography https://mobilephotoshoot.com/blog/2016/4/2016-all-american-mike-to-mike-half-marathon Sun, 03 Apr 2016 18:15:10 GMT
All American & Mike To Mike Half Marathon https://mobilephotoshoot.com/blog/2016/4/all-american-mike-to-mike-half-marathon Gearing up to roam the streets of Fayetteville, North Carolina tomorrow.  The 2016 All-American and Mike-To-Mike Half Marathon will start in downtown Fayetteville, NC at Festival Park. Pictures from the event will be uploaded and available for purchase soon after the event. 

Check the link at www.mobilephotoshoot.com/allamerican for images. 

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[email protected] (CHRISTOPHER GRISSETT PHOTOGRAPHY) 2016 All American Freeway All American Marathon All-American Marathon Fayetteville Marathon Fort Bragg Mike To Mike Half Marathon Photography https://mobilephotoshoot.com/blog/2016/4/all-american-mike-to-mike-half-marathon Sun, 03 Apr 2016 03:46:13 GMT
Joe Madison Sirius XM Guinness Book of World Records Event https://mobilephotoshoot.com/blog/2015/2/joe-madison-sirius-xm-guinness-book-of-world-records-event I traveled to Washington, DC and covered an event for Sirius XM's Joe Madison and the Black Eagle Crew.  Mr. Madison stayed on the air for 52 hours in an attempt to break the current record, and encourage listeners to donate money to the National Museum of African American History and Culture which is schedule to open in the Fall of 2016.  More images will be posted once Guinness confirms the record setting event which occurred February 25-27.  

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[email protected] (CHRISTOPHER GRISSETT PHOTOGRAPHY) Christopher Grissett Photography Guinness Book of World Records Joe Madison Sirius XM SiriusXM https://mobilephotoshoot.com/blog/2015/2/joe-madison-sirius-xm-guinness-book-of-world-records-event Sat, 28 Feb 2015 05:29:00 GMT
Fayetteville Street Shootout Downtown Raleigh, North Carolina https://mobilephotoshoot.com/blog/2015/1/fayetteville-street-shootout-downtown-raleigh-north-carolina Starting this month, I will shoot a series of fashion and portrait sessions down Raleigh, NC on Fayetteville Street.  Sahneiya was my first model,and she totally rocked the session!  I asked her who her favorite music artist was and she said Beyonce, so I brought out my portable bluetooth system and an hour long mix of Beyonce beats.  I like bringing music on location when possible.

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[email protected] (CHRISTOPHER GRISSETT PHOTOGRAPHY) Christopher Grissett Photography Fayetteville, NC Modeling Raleigh, North Carolina Fashion https://mobilephotoshoot.com/blog/2015/1/fayetteville-street-shootout-downtown-raleigh-north-carolina Sat, 24 Jan 2015 06:00:00 GMT
Toronto, Ontario Yellow Line Photoshoot https://mobilephotoshoot.com/blog/2014/12/toronto-ontario-yellow-line-photoshoot I recently took a two week vacay in Toronto, Ontario and linked up with Toronto native model Bronwyn Martens.  I wanted to capture that subway feel.  The weather was really cold out so we rode the Yellow Line.  I'm looking forward to going back in the summer.

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[email protected] (CHRISTOPHER GRISSETT PHOTOGRAPHY) Modeling Ontario Photoshoot Subway Toronto Yellow Line https://mobilephotoshoot.com/blog/2014/12/toronto-ontario-yellow-line-photoshoot Sun, 21 Dec 2014 04:42:00 GMT
Veterans Day Raleigh, North Carolina https://mobilephotoshoot.com/blog/2014/11/veterans-day-raleigh-north-carolina Being prior service, and 3rd generation military veteran, I've never liked greeting a fellow veteran and saying "Happy Veteran's Day" because regardless of the situation, there's nothing really "happy" about it.  From the recent VA issues, returning service men and women with medical issues, and to those that paid the ultimate sacrifice, it's more of a reflection of thanks. So to my dad, my grandfather, and all of my brothers and sisters (both past and present) I salute and thank you for your service.

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[email protected] (CHRISTOPHER GRISSETT PHOTOGRAPHY) Christopher Grissett Photography Fayetteville Photographer Fayetteville, NC Veterans Day https://mobilephotoshoot.com/blog/2014/11/veterans-day-raleigh-north-carolina Wed, 12 Nov 2014 04:42:00 GMT
Modeling Session with Raleigh, North Carolina Native Mia https://mobilephotoshoot.com/blog/2014/11/modeling-session-with-raleigh-north-carolina-native-mia Here are a few images from my recent shoot with Mia, a native of Raleigh, North Carolina.  This was a warm up session, looking forward to the next session.  

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[email protected] (CHRISTOPHER GRISSETT PHOTOGRAPHY) Christopher Grissett Photography Fayetteville Photographer Raleigh, North Carolina Fashion Photographer https://mobilephotoshoot.com/blog/2014/11/modeling-session-with-raleigh-north-carolina-native-mia Sat, 08 Nov 2014 05:09:00 GMT
Pirates of the caribbean https://mobilephotoshoot.com/blog/2014/9/pirates-of-the-caribbean Temperature: 90+ degrees

Distance from vehicle to shoot location: 1/2 mile

Gear: a lot :)

This was my most grueling photoshoot this summer by far.  But the results are exactly as visioned.  The location matched the theme, and the model put the outfit together flawlessly.  There will be an update to this with the final composite, so consider these as BTS :).  Hey Disney, if you're looking for extras to star in "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales", then look no further!  The final composite of this shoot will  be very interesting. I promise...

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[email protected] (CHRISTOPHER GRISSETT PHOTOGRAPHY) Christopher Grissett Photography Fashion Photographer Fayetteville Fayetteville Photographer Fayetteville, NC https://mobilephotoshoot.com/blog/2014/9/pirates-of-the-caribbean Sat, 06 Sep 2014 18:10:29 GMT
Published! Geek X Girls Online https://mobilephotoshoot.com/blog/2014/4/published-geek-x-girls-online I am looking forward getting published in more magazines this year.  Here's my first set of images published last year.

"This amazing barbarian shoot features the beautiful Lady Violet Arcane. We love the idea of a homage to female barbarians & shamans.  Photography by Christopher Grissett"  -Geek X Girls


Published online at Geek X Girls.

This amazing barbarian shoot features the beautiful Lady Violet Arcane. We love the idea of a homage to female barbarians & shamans. Photography by Christopher Grissett. www.christophergrissett.com

This amazing barbarian shoot features the beautiful Lady Violet Arcane. We love the idea of a homage to female barbarians & shamans. Photography by Christopher Grissett. www.christophergrissett.com
This amazing barbarian shoot features the beautiful Lady Violet Arcane. We love the idea of a homage to female barbarians & shamans. Photography by Christopher Grissett. www.christophergrissett.com
This amazing barbarian shoot features the beautiful Lady Violet Arcane. We love the idea of a homage to female barbarians & shamans. Photography by Christopher Grissett. www.christophergrissett.com
This amazing barbarian shoot features the beautiful Lady Violet Arcane. We love the idea of a homage to female barbarians & shamans. Photography by Christopher Grissett. www.christophergrissett.com
This amazing barbarian shoot features the beautiful Lady Violet Arcane. We love the idea of a homage to female barbarians & shamans. Photography by Christopher Grissett. www.christophergrissett.com
This amazing barbarian shoot features the beautiful Lady Violet Arcane. We love the idea of a homage to female barbarians & shamans. Photography by Christopher Grissett. www.christophergrissett.com
This amazing barbarian shoot features the beautiful Lady Violet Arcane. We love the idea of a homage to female barbarians & shamans. Photography by Christopher Grissett. www.christophergrissett.com
This amazing barbarian shoot features the beautiful Lady Violet Arcane. We love the idea of a homage to female barbarians & shamans. Photography by Christopher Grissett. www.christophergrissett.com

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[email protected] (CHRISTOPHER GRISSETT PHOTOGRAPHY) Christopher Grissett Photography Fayetteville Photographer Fayetteville, NC Photographer Geek X Girls Model https://mobilephotoshoot.com/blog/2014/4/published-geek-x-girls-online Wed, 09 Apr 2014 15:10:23 GMT
Will Travel for Photos https://mobilephotoshoot.com/blog/2014/2/will-travel-for-photos

70 years on this earth is a blessing.  I had the honor of photographing the birthday celebration of someone that was well loved by both his family, and friends (many of which called him dad, or Doctor).  Nothing satisfies me more than seeing the look on family member's faces when they love and enjoy being around each other. 

I drove from Fayetteville, North Carolina to Wilmington, North Carolina right after the snow and ice blanketed the roadways just a week earlier, so I knew I had to take my time, but luckily it had already cleared.  Do I travel....why yes I do :)

Happy Birthday Mr. Green!

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[email protected] (CHRISTOPHER GRISSETT PHOTOGRAPHY) Event Photography Fayetteville NC Wilimington North Carolina Photographer https://mobilephotoshoot.com/blog/2014/2/will-travel-for-photos Thu, 06 Feb 2014 14:34:38 GMT
'Get the Picture III' photography exhibit showing at Arts Council https://mobilephotoshoot.com/blog/2013/6/get-the-picture-iii-photography-exhibit-showing-at-arts-council Nearly three dozen photographers from across the community are part of "Get the Picture III," the annual photography exhibit now showing at the Arts Council.  The exhibit, which opened Friday, May 24 during the Fourth Friday downtown arts celebration, features 53 pieces in black and white, color and digital manipulation categories.

The winners were named Friday, May 24: The Fayetteville Observer's Andrew Craft (Best in Show); Christopher Grissett (first place, color); Victor Sanchez (first place, black and white); and Brittany Hunter (first place, digital manipulation).

Source: http://fayobserver.com/articles/2013/05/26/1258111

My winning image (pictured below) is on display, amongst the other great photographs at the Arts Council until June 22, 2013.

"Get the Picture III" winning image, Fayetteville, North Carolina

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[email protected] (CHRISTOPHER GRISSETT PHOTOGRAPHY) Contest Fayetteville, NC Get the Picture Get the Picture III https://mobilephotoshoot.com/blog/2013/6/get-the-picture-iii-photography-exhibit-showing-at-arts-council Sun, 02 Jun 2013 20:42:39 GMT
Chicago Sun-Times lays off its photo staff https://mobilephotoshoot.com/blog/2013/6/chicago-sun-times-lays-off-its-photo-staff "The Chicago Sun-Times has laid off its entire photography staff, and plans to use freelance photographers and reporters to shoot photos and video going forward, the newspaper said.

A total of 28 full-time staffers received the news Thursday morning at a meeting held at the Sun-Times offices in Chicago, according to sources familiar with the situation. The layoffs are effective immediately."

Source: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-chicago-sun-times-photo-20130530,0,4361142.story

 

Given the fact that most people get their "news" fix online these days, I believe this is going to bite them in the end......literally.  It also rumored that reporters will start receiving “iPhone photography basics” training to start producing their own photos and videos.  Really.....iPhone....specifically? 

I only hope that this move doesn't encourage other news agencies to do the same, but I believe that it will be used as a case study.

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[email protected] (CHRISTOPHER GRISSETT PHOTOGRAPHY) Chicago Chicago Tribune Sun-Times iphone laid off layoff photographers https://mobilephotoshoot.com/blog/2013/6/chicago-sun-times-lays-off-its-photo-staff Sun, 02 Jun 2013 15:59:22 GMT
Run United 5k Images Posted https://mobilephotoshoot.com/blog/2012/10/run-united-5k-images-posted

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[email protected] (CHRISTOPHER GRISSETT PHOTOGRAPHY) Carolina" Cumberland County Fayetteville Fayetteville, NC Live United North Run United 5k United Way of Cumberland County https://mobilephotoshoot.com/blog/2012/10/run-united-5k-images-posted Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:48:16 GMT
Run United 5k 2012 https://mobilephotoshoot.com/blog/2012/10/run-united-5k

The City of Fayetteville, NC and Fayetteville Police Department held the first annual RUN UNITED 5k Fun Run & Walk to benefit the United Way of Cumberland County at Honeycutt Park today, October 27, 2012.  The weather was perfect! 

I covered this event as a way of giving back to the community.  Runners, sponsors, and attendees can view their individual photos at the gallery link below.  Thanks to Ruthie Dent of the United Way for allowing Christopher Grissett Photography to come out and provide photography coverage.

http://www.mobilephotoshoot.com/unitedway

http://www.unitedway-cc.org/

 

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[email protected] (CHRISTOPHER GRISSETT PHOTOGRAPHY) Carolina" Cumberland County Fayetteville Fayetteville, NC Live United North Run United Run United 5k United Way https://mobilephotoshoot.com/blog/2012/10/run-united-5k Sat, 27 Oct 2012 16:07:16 GMT
United Way of Cumberland County Launches New Call Center https://mobilephotoshoot.com/blog/2012/7/united-way-of-cumberland-county-launches-211-call-center Mayor Anthony Chavonne City of Fayetteville, makes the first official call into the newly launched 2-1-1 call center for Cumberland County.

The United Way of Cumberland County hosted a launch ceremony to celebrate the activation of the health and human service needs hotline. 2-1-1 is a free, 24 hour, multi-lingual telephone referral service and a valuable planning tool which helps communities identify issues, gaps in services and assets available to meet local needs.  In attendance was Mayor Anthony Chavonne, City of Fayetteville; Jim Morrison, President, UWNC; Robert Hines, President and CEO, UWCC; funding partner representatives from Cape Fear Valley Health System, City of Fayetteville, Cumberland County, Fayetteville Public Works Commission, Give an Hour, and United Way of NC; and community supporters.  Photography coverage provided by Christopher Grissett Photography

 

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[email protected] (CHRISTOPHER GRISSETT PHOTOGRAPHY) Christopher Grissett Photography Fayetteville, NC Mayor Chavonne United Way of Cumberland County https://mobilephotoshoot.com/blog/2012/7/united-way-of-cumberland-county-launches-211-call-center Wed, 18 Jul 2012 15:58:44 GMT
Fast n Furious Storm https://mobilephotoshoot.com/blog/2012/7/fast-n-furious-storm While out shooting today in Saint Petersburg, a storm appeared over the horizon.  Within 30 minutes it was right above me.  I'm not one to take chances on lightning strikes, so I called it a day......only to have the skies clear up 2 hours later.  As I scurried to my truck to safety, I noticed the locals were sitting out still fishing, and carrying on their conversations at the dock.  After speaking with a few of them, they told me that this happens frequently and they were used to it.  This panoramic image was made from about 6 separate images and there was no other image enhancement to this image.  Those clouds are real and looked exactly like that!   

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[email protected] (CHRISTOPHER GRISSETT PHOTOGRAPHY) Bayfront Offshore Sailing School Saint Petersburg Storm Tampa Bay https://mobilephotoshoot.com/blog/2012/7/fast-n-furious-storm Thu, 12 Jul 2012 00:46:39 GMT