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.
We just finished our new commercial for Trager Brothers Coffee. Here it is in all its silly glory. Also, I am starting to post my video work on our new website, powhatanstudios.com. Powhatan Studios is my new viral video company where I work with Jennifer Tidwell, Brian Wimer, and other local geniuses to bridge the gap between artistic creativity and shameless commercialism.
If you own a business and want to try a more personal, measurable way to communicate with your customers, consider contacting us.
See what happens when you invest in an $11,000 advanced coffee system with robotics.
Trager Brothers Coffee is a 100% Organic, Fair Trade and Rainforest Alliance Certified coffee micro-roastery located in the beautiful mountains of Nelson County, Virginia. Look for them in your local markets and in Whole Foods. You can also purchase coffee and accessories at http://www.tbcroasters.com. 100% Organic, 100% of the time.
As my Viral Video/Infomercial is rocketing it way through the Internets and Blogospheres, Jon Thorpe, a Canadian Wedding Photographer, wrote a jingle response to my jingle. Can I say how much I love the Internet, and the I Am T-Pain IPhone App? Can I say how much I love America, and now Canada?
Here is my new infomercial, “Four tips for Looking Beautiful in Photos” I am really excited to have my own Jingle! I think my mom would be proud.
Even though this is a little silly, I really do believe the tips in this video will help look better in your photos. You would not believe how many times I have to help people get through their photographic hangups. Just remember, you are beautiful. It’s true.
A Production of Powhatan Studios & Amoeba Films & Jennifer Hoyt Tidwell
Written & Directed by Jennifer Hoyt Tidwell, Filmed & Edited by Brian Wimer
Featuring:
Billy Hunt……….Himself
Miller Murray Susen……….Realtor
Jennifer Hoyt Tidwell……….Friend of Realtor
Mendy St. Ours……….Model
Jessica Priest………..Assistant
Will Hunt IV……….Child of Model
Gene Osborn, Zach Snider, Jennifer Hoyt Tidwell, and Aly Buchanan . . . Waiting Room Oddballs
My friend Glen owns Aqua Scapes here in Charlottesville Virgina. He builds and maintains a ton of Aquariums here in town, including mine. He needed some promotional images for his website, and asked me to photograph his tank. (Fish photography is a little challenging. Who knew?) While I was there, I decided to make a movie. An action packed thriller this is not, but I find it relaxing. Music is by xx, who I am really into right now.
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.
A rainy, blustery day could not stop Kara Burke and her relatives from getting together for some family love and a little song and dance at her parents 50th anniversary. I had the opportunity to spend a few hours at their home, photographing their reunion consisting of three generations of people. There are some pictures to come later, but here is a small video of Kara’s father and sister doing a duet and being adorable.
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.
