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.