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Ashley, Dalton and smiling James...had a LARGE time today 1/29/12 shooting this beautiful family. I will post the rest of these moments in time ASAP. thanks Carmel for allowing dc Photographers to capture your moments in time. Jamesdean

2012-01-29T00:26:00.001-05:00

2012-01-23T21:37:00.001-05:00

dalton & james myers 1-20-12

2012-01-21T16:45:00.002-05:00

cathy and i traveled to hartsville for a family shoot saturday, january 20. carmel and ashely myers have two beautiful little boys, dalton and james.

we scheduled the shoot for saturday 1-21, but because of the forecast of rain, decided to reschedule it for friday, 1-20. the skies were over cast friday am. the forecast was for a 50% chance of rain. we loaded up and on faith headed to hartsville.

the closer we got to hartsville, the more it rained. Cathy and i pulled into carmel's drive, only to find the entire myers family in the car ready for the shoot.

ashley's asked if we wanted to grab something to eat while we waited, hoping the rain would tapper off. anyone that knows me, knows that i am ALWAYS ready for some GOOD food!

carmel had mentioned a place called BIGs located on the McCall farm in McBee, SC. I love samplings new resturants. it was as good as carmel and asheley said it was.

after we enjoyed lunch, and some great conversation, carmel and i ventured out to the shelter where several OLD tractors were stored. did i mention, dalton LOVES john deere tractors.

as you can see, the day was not a total wash out. i was able to grab a few shots of these two beautifl, amazing little boys.

we are hopping for better weather next week end. come back in a couple of weeks, and enjoy the myers precious moments in time from dc photographers.

Del Way - Only The Blood

2012-01-21T12:51:00.000-05:00

I have never heard this song...Only The Blood....wow!!!! Please take the time to listen to the message found in this powerful song by Del Way. It is only through His {Jesus' bllod} we are set FREE...jamesdean

Del Way - The Old Man is Dead

2012-01-21T12:43:00.000-05:00

Del Way has always been one of my fevorite Gospel singers. The Old Man Is Dead resonates with so many converts after listening to the message found in this powerful song. God bless you, Del Way

I Was Here - Lady Antebellum (Brice Williams)

2012-01-21T12:22:00.000-05:00

listen to tne words of Lady A's SONG "I Was Here"....love it....jdr

Just a few shots of some of mama's grans...Mrs. Hazel Ray 2011

2012-01-13T22:29:00.001-05:00

I had so much fun capturing these moments of time of my family. i hope that you enjoy viewing them. You can get a feel for the nature of the Ray family by looking at some of the expressions that I was able to stop in time for that moment.

I love photography, it is my way of remembering that fleeting moment in time. jamesdean

Precious moment in time

2012-01-13T12:02:00.001-05:00

Kevin posted this moment in time on FB and I loved it so much that I stole it. Jamesdean

Mr. Cool jon

2012-01-13T11:41:00.001-05:00

Love capturing moments in time :) dc photographers

dean & cathy's moment in time together

2012-01-07T21:38:00.000-05:00

cathy and i LOVE to go places TOGETHER...we take the tri-pod to the nikon with us so, as you can see, can set the timer and capture moments together.

these moments in time were shot at atalaya in huntington state park. there is an old walled dwelling where an eccentric couple wintered. they lived in new york during the summer. atalaya, the lady of the house, in which the propertie was named for, loved to wright.

her health was some what compromised to say the least. the weather was a relief for her, making it so much more comfortable.

dc photographers shot Farris and Kenneth lupoe's wedding on one of the court yards located within the walls of atalaya.

as you can see in our images, atalaya is a beautiful landscape that is well worth the drive. call dc photographers if we can capture your moments in time...jamesdean

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2012-01-07T20:59:00.001-05:00

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2011-12-27T14:08:00.000-05:00

Christmas 2011

Christmas at Mom and Dad's house will never be the same. The family gathered at the house but the heads of the home were no longer there. Brenda and Roger live there now. Oh yea, we had a LARGE time laughing, everyone talking at the same time, kids playing, Roger sleeping, jk, Dean snapping a few moments in time and you know it, EATING some really good southern Christmas food only after I (Dean) gave thanks to our Heavenly Father for all of His goodness. I also had to throw in a special, "Thank-You" to Mom and Dad.

Jimmy Johnson read the Christmas story, as everyone listened intently. Teresa sang a Christmas carol while Brenda sang alto. I tried to jump in there be couldn't find a spot. It was beautiful as always.

Oh yea Mom and Dad, Dale and Howard, Billy and Lou, Brenda and Roger,and Pat and Jerry were there too. Joe and his family were unable to make it this year, I hope that you understand. Cathy had to hold down one of the re-Cliners this year, she fell and broke her left foot. Please pray for her;)

Oh my!!! there were sooooo many GRANDS and GREAT grands there, I am sure i would fail to mention at least one, but most of your kids were there.

Wow! oh how I miss you both. I understand that your jobs were complete down here, and I would not ask the Lord to send you guys back down here in all of the turmoil that is abounding for nothing. Please, keep looking down upon us until we can meet again, just inside the Eastern Gate.

I love you both so much, Mom and Dad. Mr. James D. Ray and Mrs. Hazel H. Ray. Thank you both for all that you did for me. Your baby boy, james dean ray

2011-12-26T12:54:00.000-05:00

dc photographers always shoots as many poses before the wedding as possible. here are a few images that we captured before the nuptials began.

cathy helped me as always. she does an awesome job posing the wedding party and i follow up by clicking the nikon.

everything was moving along so nicely. cathy had posed a few, when she fell as she navigated the three steps from the plat form to the sanctuary floor. I feel like she may have mis-judged the last step. I remember seeing her in my minds eyes as I ponder that alarming moment, fall to the floor disappearing from my sight.

I dropped my nikon to the pew in which i was perched, I found the love of my life lying on the floor wrenching in much pain. brittney had already made it to her side. britt said, "you looked like batman flying off of that pew".

someone called 911 and in a few minuets a team of paramedic were wheeling cathy out of the beautifully decorated sanctuary to an awaiting ambulance.

I stayed behind to complete the task at hand. elbert elliott, cathy's uncle followed her to the hospital. thank you elbert.

i did the very best that i could, captureing brad and katie's heart felt vowes. the wedding went on as scheduled. i had to fight the urge to drop what i was doing to be by cathy's side. i had a job to do and i know that cathy understood that.

everything went really well. a special thank you goes out to brittney and stephanie for all of their help! i could not have gotten through this shoot without their assistance.

2011-12-26T11:55:00.000-05:00

katie and brad's wedding day was held on a beautiful fall day. They exchanged vows in brad's home church, Spring Branch Baptist Church.

these two young people are the best. dc photographers wants to thank you guys for allowing us to capture your special moments in time on your most awe-specious day. God bless you both. Cathy and I pray that God will smile down on your union.

2011-12-17T12:02:00.000-05:00

I was sitting here in my recliner and thought about back to my days with Palm Harbour. I worked on James Island Charleston, S.C. a few times. On one occasion, I called Cathy and asked her if she wanted to come down and spend the week end with me. Billy Herring, one of my brother-in-laws told me about a trip that he and my sister Lou took to Charleston, it was a Mama outing of sorts.

Billy told me of an AWESOME oak tree that you would have to see to believe. It is apply named, "The Angel Oak". It is estimated to be any where from 500 to 1500 years old. Oak trees are susceptible to heart rot, therefore they are unable to take a core sample to determined the exact age of the tree.

If you have never been to view such a grandeur as the Angel Oak, get off the couch and burn some gas!!! It is well worth the drive to the low country.

black & white fun on the conway river walk

2011-11-15T21:22:00.000-05:00

Katie & Brad are the best. Cathy and I had a BLAST shooting this engagement session. These two young people are so much fun to hang out with. aIt was a day of FUN,FUN, FUN!!!! We just met Katie for the first time the day of the shoot.

We met Brad a few times a few years earlier through Bretney Elliott Jones. Thank you for recommending dc photographers to Brad and Katie.

I hope that you enjoy viewing these moments in time half as much as I did shooting them. I have a lot more images to post. These are just a few black and white that I wanted to share with you. jamesdean

Erica Cook...words are so inadequate...

2011-09-05T18:55:00.004-04:00

This is one of few pictures that I have of Erica. She is pictured on the left side of this image.

I shot this picture of these two pretty ladies at Jessica's wedding.

I don't even know where to begin. This is one AMAZING young woman.

Thank you seems so trivial with all that you went through while daily caring for Momma.

I wish I could thank you adequately. I know that it was a very difficult road for a young lady to trod. You are an exceptional person and I pray that God showers His goodness down upon you.

Well, I guess at this point in time, all I can say is, Thank You!". I know Momma left an indelible mark upon your heart. I will never forget how David touched Mom's life and gave her such joy, well, most of the time.

Aunt Cathy and I love you very much and please know if you need us in any way, we are only a phone call away. I love you girly, Uncle Dean

Momma Hazel Ray was always a shinng light...

2011-09-05T17:43:00.002-04:00

These are just a few of the Mrs. Hazel Ray's family spending a little time together.

The picture of the flower is indicative of Momma's life. Oh my how she LOVED her flowers.

The last picture is an image of Momma's Hope Chest!!!

Joseph died and was placed into a coffin, or"Hope Chest".

I love all of you...the baby boy, dean

Jimmy and Crissi were lovers;)

2011-09-05T17:37:00.002-04:00

Hey, Momma will give you guys that look and point that LONG finger at you and tell you something...

Thank you guys for all that you did for Nannie care. We love you guys...uncle dean

ant he just so cute;)

2011-09-05T17:27:00.002-04:00

It is so hard to believe that Jessy Cat has a BABY;) Jessica and Kyle have been blessed with this pretty little fella', Aden...God bless you guys.

Chelsea is a sweetheart!!!

2011-09-05T16:52:00.004-04:00

Thank you Chelsea for helping my momma, your great grand momma, "Nannie", the last few days of her life down here. I understand that you didn't have to take your time away from what you could have been doing, to be with Momma.

You are such a special "care giver". I know that you will do well in all of your endeavours.

I am sure that you will 'never" forget those hours that you spent dealing with Momma, some I am sure were very difficult.

There is no way that I can repay your kindness and willingness to be selfless. God bless all that you strive to accoplish in your profession. I hope that you know, Aunt Cathy and I are always here if you need us, please do not hesitate to call. "I love YOU, legs" uncle dean

What they can do, the baby can do too!

2011-08-26T15:29:00.001-04:00

What a girl can do, a boy can do batter ;)

2011-08-26T15:24:00.000-04:00

Keep your eyes on the ball.

2011-08-26T15:19:00.000-04:00

Fun beating the heat ;-}

2011-08-21T20:36:00.000-04:00

Pretty babies

2011-08-21T20:31:00.000-04:00

More fun times at the brenda's

2011-08-21T20:26:00.000-04:00

Are we having fun yet???

2011-08-21T20:16:00.002-04:00

These moments in time are priceless. We had a blast just watching these kids having FUN.

And you would know that we are at Brenda's house.

Who do you think of????

2011-07-26T18:45:00.003-04:00

Momma's Son-In-Laws, and Daughter-In-Law thank you

2011-05-30T14:46:00.007-04:00

Cathy Ray is my Bride for Life. I love her with all of my heart. A very special 'THANK YOU' goes to her for putting up with Mommas baby boy 'Dean'.

All of the times we would stay with Ma at night and then the other times when you stayed at home all alone. Thank you for cooking enough food to feed me and Mom.
Hey Jerry, don't get sooo much of my Mommas lovin'. Jerry Altman has been a help with so many venues in Mommas life I can't name them all.

Thank you for cutting Mom's grass, helping install the vent fan in Ma's kitchen, all those many hours you spent every nite enlarging Mom's bathroom. WOW!

The list goes On, and On and On....

Well, it has been since May 2, 2011 that Momma received her Heavenly reward. I have been told over the years that you don't miss someone until they are gone. Oh, how true, how true!!! I failed to mention the fact that Momma transferred on mine and Cathy's 33rd wedding anniversary.

Roger, never a dull moment when "Tick" is in the house, was NEVER lost for words. Thank you Roger for bring such joy to 'Mom's' life every time you came around. No matter how badly she felt, you always knew exactly what and how to say something to pick her up. All of the times you and Brenda would bring Momma some kind of candy or some of her favorite food, God bless you for all you have done. Words are so in-adequate to express my gratitude.

Howard!!! Wake up Howie!!! We all know how much Momma enjoyed going. Thank you Howard for taking Momma to the Mountains; also, all of the times that she wanted to go, but was too sick to make the trip, you and Dale would bring her some 'pretties' as she would call them, from the mountains. Little things like that really made her ooh and ahh. So much more could be said for the things that you did for my Momma, and for them ALL, God bless you.

This guy has always been like a brother to me, and his name is Billy Herring. Lou found him at the Mullins Fire Department so many years ago, I can't even remember.

Billy has always called Momma, 'Ma-in-law'. That is such an endearing address, that when I read it, it causes my mind to flood with memories of years gone by.

I can't begin to tell you the times that Billy got out of his re-cliner to go to town and bring Momma a hot dog or her meds or what ever Momma called for. Billy has worked on the Fire and Rescue for many years and is awesome in times of crises. When Momma need medical help she would always tell the girls to call Billy. Thank you Billy for loving my Momma.

Oh, by the way, everone helped with the bathroom enlarge. It was a labor of love, as were so many things that this awesome family did for the care of this wonderful Mother, "Hazel Ray, my Momma.

Momma, OH how I miss you;-( I am looking forward to the day that we can be together again. Love ya always,

your baby boy dean

Big Blue Eyes...aka...David Cook

2011-05-22T08:39:00.002-04:00

This is a slide show that I put together some time back; however, you can never get enough of those BIG blue eyes and that infectious smile. This little guy almost always beamed a ray of sun light for my momma, Mrs. Hazel Ray.

Hey David, be sure that you accept Jesus as your Saviour so you can see Nannie again.

Love ya little guy... Uncle jamesdean

My Momma, Mrs. Hazel Ray

2011-05-19T18:54:00.005-04:00

Heartfelt Thank-You!!!!!

2011-05-17T16:44:00.006-04:00

Wow!!! I still can't believe Mom is no longer with us. As so many know, Mom transferred to her Heavenly home Monday May 2, 2011 at 10:33 p.m. She has had a real battle with so many health issues in the last couple of years of her life. Mom was a GREAT fighter, she fought right up to the very moment her Heavenly escort took her by her precious hand and gave her a first class flight to the portals of Glory.

Mom had been in and out of the hospital and rehabs for almost two years. Mom, trying so valiantly to help herself, not wanting to be a bother, fell and broke her right leg. Long story short, after a trip to the ER in Florence, back home and then being admitted into Marion County ended up in a Nursing Center. I received a call informing me that Mom was in route to a Florence Hospital due to a low blood count.

Thanks to the help of a good friend, Kim Jacobs, we were able to get Mom into a GREAT rehab facility in Florence. She did really well with her upper body work outs. I spoke with the head of rehab concerning Mom's lack of cooperation with her rehab involving walking. I assured the director that we would attempt to encourage Mom to try to work with the Therapist so she would be able to go back home.

We later came to understand that Mom's leg was broken. I feel so badly that I didn't believe Mom had a REAL problem causing her pain. I just thought that she was old and set in her ways. {Please forgive me, Momma!}

I was working in Manning on May 2nd with Buddy Caulder. I put my phone in the truck, being involved in a meeting with our new GF and Supervisor, I did not hear my phone ring. I felt like something was very wrong when I viewed my phone and found I had FIVE missed calls. I called my niece Erica and her cry confirmed my suspicion. She told me that I needed to get home NOW!!! Mom is not responding at all. I told everyone there that I had to get home ASAP!!! It was about 12:30p.m. I spoke with Billy on the phone and told him to tell Mom that her baby boy was on the way home, and to please HOLD ON!!!

I was on the road from Sarasota, Florida when my Dad transferred to Heaven and didn't want to have to live with that memory of missing my Momma too. I walked to the side of her bed where she laid laboring for every breath surrounded by her children and close friends. Mrs. Jane Williamson stood in the corner of the room with tears in her eyes while she prayed. {Thank you Mrs. Jane!} Everyone backed up and allowed me to take my place by her side.

I took her by her hand and kissed her on her cool face and whispered into her ear,"Your baby boy is here!" To every one's delight, she opened her eyes and winked her BABY BLUE eyes at me. Oh my!!!, even her blood pressure came up a few points. I would have given everything to see those pretty blue eyes. Thank you my Lord Jesus and Mom for holding on for me. {I LOVE YOU} Mark Hardee, who is like the son Cathy and I never had, was standing right beside me. I told him to come and speak to Momma. I backed up giving him room. He took her little hand and so tenderly whispered,"hey Nanny, it's Mark." Momma opened her eyes and mustered the strength to whisper,"Hello son". She laid back and labored for every breath again.

The room was electric!! Everyone was in tears. How long would this Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, friend and Godly Lady battle to hold on a little longer. The girls and I kept assuring Mom that Joe, Momma's eldest baby was on his way from California. Edward Hattaway, Momma's grandson kept encouraging us to sing for Momma. We sang a few songs lead by my bride, Cathy. We sang 'Amazing Grace'; Brenda and I sang harmony backing up everyone else that was present. Oh my! God sent an Angel to give Momma a glimpse of Glory!!! She raised up using all of the strength that her frail body could muster and opened her baby blue eyes looking around the room for her last time. I don't remember what time that was, but I do know that the Heavenly band of Angels came and whisked her away to Heaven at 10:33 p.m. Brenda was so lovingly cradling her head in her arms. Dale, Lou, Pat and Cathy along with all of her grands and great grands were on every side of the bed. The hall was filled to over capacity flowing even into the living room and every where that someone could possibly stand. I don't think another person could have squeezed into that space.

I will not EVER forget the feeling that I had and am sure we all did as Momma took her last breath on this side and bid us all fair well. Just for a moment, it felt as though all of the air had been expelled from the room. Then everyone realized she had made her trip safely to her Heavenly home. There was a moment of disbelief, a pause and then we all cried. The separation hit us all at the same time. Oh my!

The Hospice nurse, I think her name is Joyce could hardly contain herself. She had to excuse herself, saying as she departed the room, "I've never seen anything like this in all of the years of my practice".

Brenda continued holding Momma's head in her hands for a while. People departed one by one, leaving the family with the 83 year old house of clay. We all stayed around the bed of our dear sainted mother. I guess it was about 12:30 a.m. before Roosevelt from Cox-Collins came to take her body away. I asked all of the family to step out onto the side porch as Roosevelt took momma out to the car. I stood at the door and watched as the door was closed and the light dimmed to black. They drove away as I stood and watched as long as I could.

The wake was held on Thursday night, May 5th, at the Mullins-Marion Free Will Baptist Church. So many friends and family took the time to pay their respects to Mrs. Hazel Ray and her children. The coffin (hope chest) was so pretty. It was white trimmed in pink. Momma was dressed in a baby blue dress, emulating her baby blue eyes, trimmed in black. She was so pretty, her countenance beamed with all of Christ's Glory.

Momma's life celebration was held at the Mullins-Marion Free Will Baptist Church on Friday May 6th at 4:00 p.m. The service was officiated by four Ministers, Brother Neil Hinson, Brother Thad Jacobs, Brother Tony Miles and Brother Bobby Byrd. Thank you all for all of the kind words and great scripture that reflected her life. Kevin Hardee sang, 'I'm A Winner Either Way" awesome job Kevin, your Nanny was always so proud of you. "Hello Momma", that I have sung for Momma so many times over the years had to to be played with me singing via CD. I don't think I would have made it through it. Brenda had a CD recording of "Amazing Grace", bagpipes rendering that was so beautiful.

Momma's old clay was laid to rest beside her soul mate, James D. Ray, our daddy at Red Hill Cemetery. Brother Neil and Brother Thad gave the last Words and Prayer. We all sang "Amazing Grace" one last time. "It's not good-by but only good night, Momma. I'll see you again in the morning. Your baby boy, Dean.

Thank you Shephard's Care (Hospice) Dr. James Carroll, and all of the staff, (Virgina) for ALL that you guys did for Momma and the Ray Family. Cox-Collins, Don Collins and ALL of your staff for the comfort and care that you gave to Momma and all of us.

A very special Thank You to the Mullins-Marion Free Will Baptist Church for all of the support and loving care that you all afforded to our family. Words are sooooo inadequate to express our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for all of the visits, food, prayers and LOVE that you showed to all of us.

A very, very SPECIAL THANK YOU goes to Erica Cook. She is one of Momma's grand daughters. She just lost Stevie, her husband, just about two weeks before. Erica stayed with Momma during the day and took awesome care of momma. The girls stayed with Momma at night and then worked the next day. Wow!!! Thank you girls for taking such great care of our Momma. I stayed with her one night this last time and I am so thankful for that night that I was able to spend with and care for my Momma.

I sure do miss you Momma. I know I have missed thanking someone, for that I am soo sorry. I love all that helped make this as painless as possible.

Always in Christ,

Momma's Baby Boy

Dean

Just having fun with my Nikon...

2011-03-06T19:19:00.007-05:00

Call me vain if you want to...I felt pretty good about myself Sunday, so i thought while I was all dressed up so I thought I would shoot a few pictures of myself. One or two of them are a little out of focus, so sew me ;) I set my Nikon on the tri-pod and set the self-timer and ran. I didn't get my distance just right.

I had a lot of fun though. I know what you are thinking..."don't take much to entertain this guy". If that is what you are thinking, then you are exactly correct. I'm easily amused. I love photography. james dean "a moment in time"

dc photographers pictures

2011-02-26T20:57:00.004-05:00

here are just a few fotogs that I shot. everything from mama's loaded finger to Jessica's wedding pictures. Check them out and let us know what you think. james dean...dc photographers

hello seniors, call dc photographers 843-615-2052

2011-02-24T21:30:00.006-05:00

these are a few pictures that i was privileged to shoot. loved working with all of these young people. they were so much fun to hang out with. made me feel my youth again.

i love shooting on God's canvas. His lighting is sooo awesome. the colors are impossible to duplicate in the studio.

i hope that you will allow dc photographers the opportunity to capture your special moment in time because those moments will live on in infamy. james dean 843-615-2052

seniors

2011-02-24T20:39:00.009-05:00

sonnie in black & white

2011-02-24T20:21:00.002-05:00

i love black & white images. they have that classic look and feel. they are timeless. these are some pictures that i shot behind ricki ford of ricki ford photographers during a senior shoot. i love shooting with the master, rf. he is an awesome photographer in his own right. you can view his work @ www.rickiford.com

Sonnie's is a beautiful young lady that is sooo easy to work with. you never have to tell her anything. all you have to do is point your nikon and click. i hope that you enjoy viewing these images as much as i did shooting and editing them. your input is greatly appreciated, critique away. james dean

big blue eyes, aka david cook

2011-02-24T20:03:00.002-05:00

these are some shots that i took on differant occations. david is ALWAYS ready for "a moment in time"!!!!!! as you will see when you click play, there is always a kodak moment just waiting to be captured. I have soooo many more of this little guy. Sure do miss not seeing him much any more.

Farris & Kenneth Lupoe Wedding 10-2-10

2011-02-24T14:51:00.015-05:00

Thank you, Kenneth and Farris for allowing dc photographers to share and capture your "moment in time". Cathy and I also want to thank Mr. Jamie Johnson for recommending dc photographers to his daughter, the bride Farris.

Atalaya is a beautiful location for such a memorable auspicious occasion. The Lord smiled on this union with beautiful weather. The storms came only days before. And after a little cleaning, Atalaya was good as new and ready for the bride.

Again, thank you guys! Our prayer is for the Lord to bless your vows with many wonderful years as one.

2011-02-24T14:42:00.002-05:00

changen' the shape of things

2011-02-24T14:30:00.003-05:00

i cleaned up my total gym ultra a couple of weeks ago. I thought it was way past time to get into shape. I begain working out almost everyday. They day the older you get, the harder it is to get back into shape. I weighed about 210 lbs. when I begain my work outs. I would love to get down to 185 lbs. Wish me luck, and i don't believe in luck.

now this is a CAR

2011-01-22T09:55:00.000-05:00

cant help but LOVE "old school"

2011-01-22T09:50:00.000-05:00

rick rock's bird

2011-01-22T09:41:00.002-05:00

now this is the right way to have fun. Ricki this brings back the past when i had my pony. WOW!! the feel, the smells, gotta love old school. you had to DRIVE these cars. " East bound and down...." lovin' american made

hangn' with rick rock

2011-01-22T09:31:00.003-05:00

had a LARGE time hangin out with ricki ford. never a dull moment with the "ROCK"!!!!!!! we rode around in his transam, old school. it was a blast drivin' the bird, "memories"
thanks for the tips on shooting great fotogs too!!!!!!

my name sake!!!!!!

2010-07-24T15:55:00.002-04:00

This man could have done GREAT things in his life if he would had allowed JESUS into his life. 1955 was so long ago. It is my understanding that my aunt named me after this awesome movie star. "I can do all things through Christ which strength me." Philp. 4:13 James Dean

Adult Ed Graduation 2010

2010-07-10T15:02:00.004-04:00

Here are a few pictures that Cathy and I took for the Marion County Adult Ed Graduation Ceremony. Candice Brooks is the head of administration and she and her staff do a great job.

The 2010 class had 16 graduates, "GO Class Of 2010":) Last year a gentleman graduated but received his diploma this year. His name is Mr. John Turner and is 81 years young. He is the epitome of the verse in the Bible that tells us that "I can do all things through Christ...."

Here are just a few of the group pictures of the program. I will post pictures of the graduates at a later date.

We really enjoyed shooting this program. I look forward to next year. Thank you Candice for allowing us to be a part of these awesome programs. dean ray

day of fun with my bride, cathy

2010-07-04T10:36:00.004-04:00

ricki ford's studio

2010-03-01T09:39:00.002-05:00

thanks ricki for allowing me to tag along on this model shoot. i had a large time.

model shoot with ricki ford photographers

2010-03-01T09:28:00.002-05:00

i was at ricki's studio last week and was privileged to shoot with him. this cutie, amy came buy for an informal model shoot. ceciley, ricki's apprentice and i had a large time shooting this yound lady. these are just a few images that i shot.

i will have a few more posted a little later.

"a new beginning"

2010-02-21T10:07:00.005-05:00

here are a few pictures that i shot of the card and brochure that cathy and i designed and printed. let me know what you think.

i was thinking this Sunday morning about how God blesses us in ways that are beyond our understanding and comprehension. His ways are not our ways. they are much higher than we can achieve.

1 Peter 5:7 "Casting all of your cares upon Him; for He
careth for you."

dc photographers is launching ourselves a-new. we are striving to build our company in such a new way that you will want to find out where the fire is.

please take the time to plunder through our blog and let us know what you think of our work. don't forget to click on "old post" to continue your pilferage of our work.

these images are our lively hood and ask that you respect them as such and not print them or download them in any fashion.

cathy and i would love to speak with you concerning capturing any of your precious moments in time. we can be reached 24/7 either by e-mailing us at deancat2005@roadrunner.com or calling us at, 843-615-2052 for dean or 843-615-2051 for cathy.

we look forward to meeting you and working with you. God bless you and yours.

a glimpse into hazel's world

2010-02-19T11:18:00.003-05:00

i couldn't sleep one night while cathy and i were "mama sittin' ", so i thought i would snap a few memories.

my mama has ALWAYS LOVED dust collectors:) they are known as what-nots. here are JUST a FEW! of her treasures and I mean, A FEW!!!!!!!

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my guiding light!!

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mama reads EVERY NIGHT!!!!!!! cathy and i bought mama a new lighter JKV Bible with LARGE print to make her reading easier.

she reads book after book.

i really like the lamp light that i was able to capture in some of these pics. "more precious moments in time"

snow day at brantwood

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Well, well, we got some snow. it began snowing yesterday late afternoon. cathy and went to walmart to buy some snow food supplies, as were half of marion county. the stocking guys had to restock the bread racks three different times.

this is a little taste of what we woke up to. i got up early, got dressed, grabbed my nikon and ran out the door.

my neighbors little boy asked me if this was my first snow. the picture of the little neighbor girl was crying because she was afraid that her mom was angry with for getting her cloths wet.

the little girl was standing in my front yard while her mom talked with her from the street.

i had a large time but i almost froze my butt off getting these shots. I think it was worth it.

"A MOMENT IN TIME"

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anna elliott 11/7/09

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Little Elliott Anna

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i shot these pictures of scott and stacy elliott's baby girl on the same day that cathy's granny lula celebrated her "90th" bday. WOW!!!!! that is another shoot in it self, more to come on that one:) notice how animated anna is. i hope that you enjoy viewing these half as much as i did shooting them.

a blind archer & the jar head 12-2007

2009-11-03T20:33:00.003-05:00

Cathy and I went to Havlock, N.C. to visit with Blake, Angie Caitlin, and Christian Dean Hattaway. Blake is a Marine and was stationed at Cherry Point at the time of our visit.

Blake asked me if I wanted to shoot his bow and I just could not say no. This is the first time that I have shot a compound bow.

Blake had a bullz eye set out in the back yard at about 30 or so yards. I didn't hit the center of the apple that you see in the pictures but if you look closely, you will see the apple move and pieces of the apple fly up.

Robin Hood I think that you are safe. "A MOMENT IN TIME" dean

Old Glory Still Waves

2009-10-31T18:42:00.004-04:00

In spite of the disrespect that is so prevalent all over America, Old Glory Still Waves. Red, White and Blue still stands for FREEDOM. Please take the time to view this slide show. Listen to Carmen as sings "America Again", allow the words of this POWERFUL song to help put things into the proper perspective.

When you take God out of the very fabric of what this Country was founded and built on, you start loosing the FREEDOMS that our forefathers fought so hard to afford all of AMERICANS today. FREEDOM is the reason our Military fights today. God bless and keep all of you.

I PRAY that we will allow God to direct our leaders in their interpreting and implementation of what our Constitution stands for.

God Bless America Again!

sunnie in black & white

2009-10-21T22:13:00.003-04:00

These pictures are some from an old shoot that I was privileged to shoot. Ricki Ford Photographers invited me to tag along with him on this senior shoot of a young lady. Sunnie accompanied the young lady that Ricki was shooting.

Ricki is a great photographer, to say the least. He allowed me to freely shoot in anyway I saw fit. I had a LARGE time photographing these moments in time.

I had an epiphany!!!!! I loaded Sunnie's pictures in photo shop and thought it would be fun processing a lot of black and white head shots. Guess what? I was right. I enjoyed editing these pictures almost as much as I did shooting them. I hope you enjoy viewing them.

"A Moment In Time" dean

joe & the family @ mama's

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Joe came home for a little visit with Mama and the family. Here are a few pictures of our time together with the California kid. "It was good to have you home, if only for a little while." "Good Moments In Time"

A few of my favorite pics from Mama's night on the town.

2009-10-13T19:17:00.005-04:00

I wanted to add a few pictures that are in the slide show below. I did not load them in the proper sequence as that were taken. I see that I loaded a picture of Mama twice. My BAD!!!!!! I hope that you will take the time to really ponder this depiction of our time together.

I realize that there are a lot of families that are going through similar situations as were are. I am sure that you feel the same way as our family does. I told Mama that, "you took care of me when I could not take care of myself, so now it is my turn."

Proverbs 16:31 says, "The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness."

Also, Proverbs says something else that is so fitting with this out ting. Ponder these Holy words of God, and they read, "A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken heart drieth the bones."

"A Moment In Time" dean

Mama @ the Olive Garden 9-26-2009

2009-10-13T18:39:00.002-04:00

The Ray family decided that mama deserved a night on the town. We all met in Florence at the Olive Garden. We had to wait for a table, of course. It was well worth every minute. Mama had potato soup and as you can see in the pictures, really enjoyed every drop.

I want even start telling what I had. I will say, "it was really great!" We had a LARGE time. It is always good to know that mama has enjoyed herself.

It is moments in time like these that moves me to keep shooting. Enjoy! dean

A few favs of mine river walk fotogs

2009-10-11T21:23:00.002-04:00

It has been nearly a year since we did this shoot. I hope we will be able to return for another day filled with memorable moments in time at the river walk. I can't get enough of the beauty and grandeur when I am consumed by God's handy work there.

Please keep a look out for more moments in time with dc photographers. dean

dean & cathy ray @ the river walk in conway, sc

2009-10-11T20:27:00.003-04:00

Here is another piece of work that i did last year. cathy and I went to the River Walk in Conway, S.C. and shot these pictures. I set the camera on my try pod, set the timer and ran like crazy. We had a blast.

I really enjoy spending time with my bride. We have been married for 31 blissful years. I pray that the Lord will bless us with 31 more, with good health. I thank the Lord for a healthy 51 year old body. I am not as fast as I once was, but I am more steady now than I have ever been. Half a hundred is not nearly as bad as I had anticipated it to be.

I hope that you enjoy the river walk. a moment in time, dean

Spring time in Mama's flower garden

2009-10-11T10:43:00.002-04:00

I just wanted to share a little of God's awesome handy work. I was at Mama's house one day, with my Nikon of coarse. I had a Epiphany and thought that I would have a little fun. Here is what I came up with. Let me know what you think. a moment in time, dean

Beautiful Sunshine

2009-10-11T10:22:00.002-04:00

Here are just a few images of Sunshine that are on the slide show below. I hope that you enjoy. If Cathy and I @ dc photographers can help with your moments in time, please feel free to give us a call. dean 843-615-2052 and cathy 843-615-2051.

We can also video those precious moments. James tells us in his book, chapter 4 verse 14, "Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour that appeareth for a little time and then vanisheth away."

Sunshine's Portrait Shoot 12-13-08

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Well, well, I have been anticipating posting this shoot for some time. This was one of my favorite shoots that I have ever done. We had such a great time. It was a beautiful sunny day in December, however; Sunshine didn't let a little thing like cold weather stop her from pulling this one off.

We met at the River Walk in Conway, S.C. and went right to work. We had been shooting for about an hour, when we ran up on another shoot. It was one of a beautiful young lady adorned in an evening gown. Remember, I said it was COLD! One look at this beauty, and you new the temperature out side.

We continued shooting, trying to absorb all of the beauty that God had painted on His canvas called, nature! The sky was sooo blue and the air was just cool enough to have a little sting to it.

Take a good look at Sunshine's dress. I wore a hooded, lined coat that day and I am sure that Sunshine came to really appreciate it. Judy, the soon to be bride's mother, would put it around her shoulders between shots. Sunshine was so easy to work with, all I had to do was click and she did the rest.

Another thanks goes out to Sherry Calder. She did a stellar job with Sunshine's makeup. As the day wore on, she would run after us with a compact and keep that little noise from shining like that noon day sun.

I can never show enough gratitude for my right hand, my bride, don't get me started with all of those adjectives. Cathy is always there for me. We work so well together, it is almost scary. Thank you my love for all that you do.

The dress! Sunshine picked out a very unique gown. As you can see, this is a gown that few people could wear so well. I will let the pictures answer the question, "can Sunshine do the gown justice?"

Sunshine, Cathy and I look forward to a continued relationship with you, Michael and we pray another little Sunshine or Michael. God bless your union. "A Moment In Time" dean

Big Blue Eyes aKa David Cook

2009-10-07T17:14:00.003-04:00

It is always an event in itself to have a camera around when David is in the room. He is a smiling almost all of the time. His eyes POP in almost any type lighting. All you have to do is, point and click.

David is the baby of the family of Erica and Stevie Cook. Erica is the daughter of my sister Lou. Let me know what you think about these pictures. I wish that they could be bigger. I hope that you enjoy viewing them half as much as I did shooting and editing them. a moment in time, dean

Heavenly Places Vacation

2009-10-06T21:02:00.007-04:00

Cathy and I want you guys to see a little of what we enjoyed while we were on vacation. We have always been notorious for not making a ridged schedule to follow while on vacation. Our typical vacation plans are, load up the car, make sure we have enough funds, help out opec, ha!, ha! and point the car in a general location.

We headed north and ended up in Wanynesville, N.C. I think I could get use to living there. We stayed in a Days Inn nestled on the side of a hill, over looking a lovely valley. We talked that night and decided to pick up the Blue Ridge Park Way and head North again.

Well, you get the idea. I hope that you enjoy these beautiful pictures. A Moment In Time, dean

Party at Mama's

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Blake's Party @ Mama's

2009-10-05T18:04:00.007-04:00

Hey it's me again! I know that it has been a REALLY long time since I posted any of our work. We have had a lot of negative things be-fall our families in the last few months.

My 82 year old Mama fell again and broke her hip. You know, she broke her first hip in December then six months latter, broke the other one. My sisters and I have to stay with her at night. Erica, my niece stays with her during the day. Mama requires 24 hour care.

Cathy's Grand mama fell at home and broke her hip which has healed up nicly. And now she is in the hospital with an infection in her blood, called mercer. She will bless your heart! There is never a dull moment hanging out with Grannie at 90 years young.

This slide show that I put together is of Blake and his family. He is a Marine and is stationed in Washington state. They came home for a week, so we had a cook out for them. Everyone showed up and had a great time.

I have been shooting when possible. I haven't had a paying gig in some time, however; I have been shooting a lot. I will be posting some of my favorite pics. I hope that you enjoy viewing them as much as I did shooting them.

"A moment in time"

dean

I start them YOUNG:)

2009-05-19T21:56:00.002-04:00

David is a smart kid, he likes Nikon:)

Don't forget to click on "OLDER POST" at the bottom right of the of the last posting, to enjoy more great photos. Please take the time to leave a comment. I enjoy hearing from you.

"OLDER POST" is NOT ALL OF THE WAY TO THE BOTTOM OF all pictures!!!! Watch for it at the end of about the fourth or fifth picture.

A MOMENT IN TIME

dean

Mamas walking!!!!

2009-05-19T21:48:00.002-04:00

Hey, Mama is walking on her own:) Thank the Lord. We take so much for granted. How many times do you stop to thank the Lord for a single step that you take, or a breath we breath? My Bible tells me, that this life is but a vapor, that appreath for a little while and vanisheth away.

Let's take the time to thank God for all good things, for they ALL come from Him!!!!! "Thank you Jesus"

mama and her baby boy;)

2009-05-19T21:30:00.003-04:00

I want to thank the Lord for Mama. I also thank the Lord for blessing her with so many years upon the earth. She is 81 years old. She has had to endure so much in the past few months. She fell and broke her hip on December first while trying to navigate a dark parking lot at a local restaurant. She had to have surgery that went amazingly well. She then had to deal with a stint of rehabilitation at Heath South. I did not find that to be be a very good venture, to say the least.

My brother in law, Billy and I were able to bring her home for Christmas day. We thank the Lord for those few hours together. Mama had a difficult time leaving her house and family to go back to Health South for her remaining therapy.

When she completed her rehabilitation, she stayed with my sister Dale, until we could complete the remodeling project on her bathroom. That is a posting all of it's on.

I said all of that, to say this. Mama walked on her own Sunday without the use of her walker or any one holding her arm. Praise the Lord!!!!!!

my four sisters and mama

2009-05-19T21:12:00.002-04:00

We celebrated Lou's 58th birthday Sunday, May the 17th. Her bday was the prior Thursday, May the 14th. Oh by the way, She is the young lady positioned second in line from the right. She is the second to the oldest girl. Dale the oldest. The short, or should I be politically correct and say, vertically challenged one is Brenda. The baby girl is Pat, positioned on the far left.

We have an older brother that lives on the left cost. He is the eldest of the family and his name is Joe.

Oh, Mama is really the oldest:) Just for the record, mom and dad saved the best for last, ME!!!!! That is right, I am the baby of the family.

Dad has already gone on to Heaven and I sure do miss him sooo much. "Oh the circle want be broken, by and by Lord, by and by."

I love you, Lou!!!!!

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