Senior Portraits

Senior portraits are more of an event beyond the tux or drape which has traditionally been the standard image taken by a contract school photographer which often doesn't satisfy many seniors or their parents for a memorable collection of images. I specialze in making the seniors
experience memorable and fun! I usually spend enough time to put the senior at ease and capture an abundance of of great images in studio and on location. Not only do I carefully capture the images but also do thorough retouching on the images which is very necessary for senior
portraits. Making the images a little edgy is part of the experience as well. Visit the website at
www.artierawlsphotography.com or Facebook under Artie Rawls or Artie Rawls Photography for many examples of what your senior experience can be!

Weddings

As the year winds down many couples get engaged around Christmas. Remember to book your favorite photographer early. We sometimes book 6-12 months in advance for weddings. Remember a contract is a good idea. Comparing prices is ok but the ultimate decision should be
based on the photographer best suited for the job even if the price is a little more. We provide
current wedding images for view on our website at www.artierawlsphotography.com. There are
many people photographing weddings who are cheap and inexperienced and produce poor quality images which don't capture the story of the wedding in a dramatic way. I have over 20 years of experience in photographing weddings and have a solid reputation as one of the best wedding photographers in South Mississippi. One of my goals is to exceed a bride and grooms
expectations. I have been the Mississippi/Alabama Photographer of the year and win many awards at the PPMA State Convention which speaks volumes. Remember there are a lot of faux
photographers who are looking to make a fast buck and possible disappoint you on your wedding day. Hope this has been helpful!

Brandens Senior Session in Hattiesburg, MS

Branden had a great time posing in the Downtown area of Hattiesburg recently for his senior session. He is a student at Petal High School and has an interest in music.

Signature Magazine December Cover Shoot

Just finished the December Cover Shoot for Signature Magazine in Hattiesburg, MS. The commercial shoot involved some of the local dance talent who will be appearing in The Nut Cracker play. The location for the shoot was in front of Lovie's Gift Shop in the New Pointe

Shopping Center. The carriage in the background is an Amish made carriage from Pennsylvania.I have included a couple of images that might be used for the cover.

Pittman Wedding

Recently covered John and Randa's wedding which was a great celebration! They held the wedding at the old First Baptist Church location and the reception at Southern Oaks in Hattiesburg, MS. I will post some more images soon. We are probably the best at wedding coverage in South Mississippi or at least many people say so. Hope to hear from any of the local
brides who are searching for quality at a reasonable price.

Greg Fennell Home appearing in Christmas Issue of Mississippi Magazine

Greg Fennell home, owner of Swatches a interior design and accessory business in Hattiesburg, is featured in the Christmas Issue of Mississippi Magazine 2011. Get a copy of the magazine for the complete story.

Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas

Five local Hattiesburg,MS. banks collaborate with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas to raise $29,000 to fund The Carpenter's Helper Grant Funds. The five banks are Trustmark Bank, Magnolia State Bank, The First Bank, Citizens Bank and Grand Bank . The banks matched a 1:3

ratio with the Dallas bank. The funds will help local people in need of shelter repairs. In attendance were Tom Smith of The Carpenter's Helper, Percy Watson, State Representative

and John Brown from Hattiesburg Mayor Duprees office.

Justice of the peace courthouse wedding

Brad and Vickie held their wedding before the real wedding at the Forrest County Courthouse in Hattiesburg, MS.

Parents were in attendance as Judge Causey performed the ceremony. This was my first courthouse wedding to cover. Some outdoor portraits were made next door at the Main St. United Methodist Church.

Booking Weddings for the Rest of the Year and into Next Year 2012

Book your wedding early at Artie Rawls Photography for Great Photography results! They tell us we are great but decide for yourself. Visit our website at http://www.artierawlsphotography.com/

if you are on the blog only. It is also primetime for outdoor portraits before it gets too cold. Call

601-264-1616 today to discuss.

Sacred Heart High School Homecoming 2011

There was a great turnout for the Sacred Heart High School 2011 Homecoming in Hattiesburg,MS. at the Lake Terrace Convention Center. Trazy Productions was the DJ for the event.

Father Tommy Conway reaches 25th Anniversary

Father Tommy Conway of St. Thomas Catholic Church in Hattiesburg, MS. is celebrating his

25th anniversary as a priest.

"A Bridal Affair"

I was one of the photography judges at the Bridal show Sunday October 9, 2011 at The Thad Cochran Center on the USM campus. Our other photography judge was Marianne Todd of Mississippi Weddings Magazine located in Meridian, MS. There were about 10 cupcake companies in competition for prizes. The girls from DC Cupcakes from TLC out of Washington DC area were judges also. There were quite a few vendors at the show. A good turnout.

Stion Solar Company locates in Hattiesburg,MS

Stion a high tech solar panel company out of California is setting up a plant in Hattiesburg,MS. I recently photographed the subcontractors which included countries like Japan, Russia and Germany. The electrical contractor is Doleac Electric of Hattiesburg and the general contractor is Mike Knepp of Knepp Inc. out of Austin, TX.

Wedding Photography Ad in Signature Magazine

Check out our ad in the upcoming issue of Signature Magazine in the Hattiesburg area!

Photography Darkroom Equipment Donation

We recently donated our darkroom setup which included enlargers, trays and other film developing equipment to the University of Southern Mississippi Photojournalism Department.

Fall Portraits

Fall is a great time to schdule individual and family outdoor and studio portraits. There is still some green in the landscapes and some color. Don't procrastinate because the season is short

and most families overlook this opportunity to get some great portraits together!

Save the Date "A Bridal Affair"

I will be judging the photography wedding vendors at the October 9, 2011 bridal show which includes 10 wedding photographer vendors. The competitors will enter prints in the photojournalism, traditional and fashion wedding categories. Marianne Todd of the Mississippi
Weddings Magazine will also be the other judge. Good luck to all of the competitors!

Sacred Heart School Photography

I have been photographing the Sacred Heart High School seniors since the high school was
created about 6 years ago. This year I have the privilege of photographing the elementary
school students and the rest of the high school students. This private Catholic school is growing
in the Hattiesburg, MS area. The school has a diverse ethnic and socioeconomic group.

Mid South Super Lawyers

Mid South Super Lawyers is featuring the firm of Carmody,Stewart and Mixon in the upcoming

issue. The Thomas Reuters Service of Newark, DE. is working to produce the ad.

Fender Bender Magazine

Fender Bender Magazine which is produced in St. Paul, MN. is featuring Richie's Collision Center

in Hattiesburg as a successful car body repair shop. The shop should be featured as editorial photography in the upcoming issue December 2011.

Baby Portraits

Burkeley was a real joy to work with. He was very outgoing and fun!