My name is Billy Hunt, and I am a wedding and portrait photographer in Charlottesville, Virginia. In addition to producing amazing imagery, I create a relaxed, positive space for my brides, grooms and everyone I photograph. My clients are discerning, thoughtful people, who not only want great imagery, but want to enjoy the experience. I love what I do, and I think that it shows in my work.
This website showcases my weddings, portraits and personal endeavors as an artist. Through it, I hope you can get a sense of who I am. Thanks for visiting and feel free to contact me if you have any questions or feedback.
Recently, the organizers of a red carpet/runway fashion show contacted me to do some promotional material. I love fashion, and was super excited to be able to help the event, which benefits the UVA Children’s Hospital. Needless to say, I did not know what I was getting into. I will post some images a little later, with information for the event, but I thought I would show you a video of the shoot. It shows how I work, and is a glimpse into what I do to help people get a good image. I think it is funny how non-plussed I am photographing a drag queen. Film by Brian Wimer. Music by the Dirty Projectors.
There is a great house here in Charlottesville off of 250 that is decorated wonderfully. It looks like a Christmas Light bomb went off. Anyway, I was playing around with my camera and came up with some fun abstract images. I hope you like them. Happy Holidays.
Last week I had the chance to be a part of Charlottesville Help Portrait, where photographers offered free portraits to families for the holidays. I did not know what to expect, but ended up having a great time, met a lot of cool photographers, and got my heart warmed by some families that had never had their portrait taken. It was wonderful.
I made a short video of the experience. I hope you enjoy it.
I love cooking with my 3 year old son William, and Jocelyn has been saying we should make a video of it for a while now. This weekend I took a stab at making one. It feels like more of a home movie then a professional video, but I love it. Who knew it would be so hard to cook, film a video, and keep my son from burning himself on the stove?
Last Thursday, about a dozen kids from Charlottesville showed up to Jerk, a dance that people my age don’t know anything about. After some major blood, sweat, tears, and masking tape, we had the perfect set up for a Charlottesville High School dance promotion. Ten foot rolls of paper, strung from floor to ceiling. Unfortunately, by beautiful, expensive set lasted all of 10 seconds when their spirited dancing ripped it to shreds. After removing the paper remnants, we shot the video in my bare studio. The energy they brought was awe inspiring, and I am very pleased with the results. My 3 year old son and I are going to try and learn Jerkin’. Wish my knees luck.
Jocelyn, William and I made a video yesterday reenacting a scary incident with a spider. It was so fun working with the family to make something interesting, and I like how it came out. I never knew my wife could act.
I have a photograph in this month’s Bridge PAI exhibition. Come check it out if you get a chance.
This October, The Bridge will host an entire month of programs and events devoted to the themes of FOOD, FARM, and ANIMALS. In the Gallery: A group exhibition showcasing a number of regional, national and international artists on the Harvest themes. At the space and around town: Events ranging from workshops and talks to film screenings, slow food brunches and more. The Goal: To educate and inspire audiences to learn more about the many issues facing food, farms and animals in our local community and beyond.
My friend John Grant has an art show in October at 2nd Street Gallery. Jason Keefer and I made a little movie about John and his work. Definitely check out the show. This video does not do justice to his work. It is exquisite.
My book on the Charlottesville Lady Arm Wrestlers, “A CLAW to Remember:The 2008 Charlottesville Lady Arm Wrestlers Retrospective” is an honorable mention in this years Photography Book Now international photobook competition. This is a big deal. Out of 2400 entries, my book was selected as one of the best by jurors including representatives from Rolling Stone, The New Yorker, The New York Times Magazine, and Blindspot Magazine, in addition to sweet sweet Platon. If It couldn’t get any cooler, my good friend Jon-Phillip Sheridan is also in the show. He and I are going to roll up to the opening in New York, and show them how we do it down here in Charlottesville.
