Christopher O. Collins Photography

Well looks like the ground hog did see his shadow this year. On top of that the NEW ORLEANS SAINTS won the SUPERBOWL, AND…yet it SNOWED again in SOUTH MISSISSIPPI in the month of February which just so happens to be my birthday month as well. I can’t recall, in the 25 + years that I’ve been living, it snowing in February or for Valentine’s Day & on top of that it being one of the heaviest snow accumulations we’ve seen so far. I personally think that Global Warming has played a role in all of this abnormal/unusual weather we’ve been getting in the south the past few years, but that’s another discussion/debate for another time. Right now I would like to present to you some of the images I captured while venturing off into the wintery February snow we received this past Valentine’s Day weekend. After walking around for a few minutes & testing out camera settngs I then realized that it might be a good idea to get some type of protection for my sweet Canon (Canon 40D). There’s nothing worse than getting camera equipment wet when it can all be avoided. So needless to say I grabbed what I had nearby (a plastic Walmart bag) & off I go. I hope you all enjoy these images as much as I enjoyed taking them. Feel free to leave any comments or suggestions. Your feed back is greatly appreciated!

I’ve actually known Brian & Rhonda since freshman year at The University of Southern Mississippi so its always good to catch up & reminisce on old times with fellow alumni.  We met up during one of Rhonda & Brian’s weekend visits to Hattiesburg (which also happened to be QUE-DELTA weekend) to do their Engagement Portraits. Below you will find a few image selections from their album. Enjoy !!!

Natchez,MS is one of the most beautiful & historically rich cities in the state of Mississippi. I have had the privilege of spending a lot of time in Natchez over the years growing up in nearby Fayette,MS [JEFFERSON CO.] & graduating from Cathedral High School located in Natchez. Both counties Adams & Jefferson, geographically border the Mississippi River along with Highway 61. I have probably taken more than a thousand photos in this area over the years so these images are just some of the more recent ones I have. I urge anyone who has never visited this part of the state of Mississippi to do so. You won’t regret it & there’s definitely nothing like it. I hope you enjoy these images & I look forward to reading your comments. Also stay tuned for more images originating from this region !

Just a few random shots I took while on The University of Southern Miss‘s campus one evening.

A performance by R&B singer Bobby Valentino @ the campus of The University of Southern Mississippi.

Kaydence’s 1st Birthday Party:
It was certainly a pleasure photographing my niece’s first birthday party at Gattitown here in Hattiesburg. She will certainly keep you smiling & laughing because she is FULL of life & energy lol.

This evening I decided to check out my old stomping ground & take a few photos on The University of Southern Mississippi‘s campus.I came across the School of Music hosting a performance by their”Wind Ensemble” at Bennett Auditorium. Me being the photographer I am, I decided to get a few shots in. It was also the perfect opportunity to take some low light shots & test out the 24mm lens I had.

Here are a few images from Willie + Orisha’s engagement portrait session. We decided to shoot in Natchez,MS on the hill by the Mississippi River bridge. I really enjoyed capturing the true & natural love between Willie & Orisha. The scenery there in Natchez is always wonderful & definitely a great place for portraits. Not to mention the great overcast we were lucky enough to have for this shoot. Hope you enjoy & feel free to comment!

this is post #5,  PORTRAITS – Krista’s Maternity Portraits

EVENTS | “Open Mic Nite ” Premier in Hattiesburg, MS @ TASTE BAR & LOUNGE:
Images from the premier of redefining Hattiesburg, MS night life with “Open Mic” nite featuring Singers, Poets, & Comedians.