Happy New Year

Happy 2017 everyone!  I hope you had a wonderful and safe new years celebration.

As we kick off 2017 I just wanted to remind everyone that we are now booking photography and video for the new year.  Now is the time to book your event before time runs out.  Message or email us for information, pricing and availability.  We want to help make your special day a hit.

May all your hopes and dreams come true this new year and many blessing to all.

Thirty Year Celebration Sale

Two Doves Photography is celebrating thirty years of being in the wedding business this year and we would like to thank all of our friends and family, and especially the fans, for making it all possible.

We look forward to serving you another thirty years.

Curt Trammel
Owner/Photographer

Thirty Year Milestone

A milestone was set this month and I can't believe that I almost missed it.

Thirty years ago this month I photographed my first wedding.  It was actually on July 10, 1981 in Murphysboro, IL.  I still have the camera that I photographed the wedding with and I have recently been donated the wedding gown, courtesy of Gail Truitt, the bride!

It's amazing how fast time has gone by.  I have met so many bride's and groom's over the years and tons of interesting people.  People from all walks of life.  I must say that photography has been one of the most fun things I have ever done.

I just pray that the good Lord gives me another thirty years to enjoy this God given talent.

Services Offered

Did you know that Two Doves Photography is not only a wedding company but does all sorts of other photography, such as, portraits, seniors, prom, reunions, anniversaries, pets, commercial and video transfers? 

The name Two Doves is often associated with 'weddings only' so therefore, people that are looking for a portrait photographer over look us.  It has been comtemplated about changing the name to something else that says more than just weddings, but a lot of people know the name, they just don't know what we do.

If you have other needs than a wedding photographer, please feel free to email us or give us a call at 618-985-9337 to find out more about our services.

WGGH Contest Winner

Congratulations to Lisa Hopkins!.  She is the winner of a promotional contest that was recently sponsored by WGGH in Marion, IL  Her and her family win a free photo shoot at Two Doves Photography as part of the promotion. 

Thanks to Jim Fishback, Owner of WGGH, for including us in the promo.

Middle Of The Week

Can you believe it?  It's Wednesday already!  It's amazing how time flies when you are busy doing the things you love to do, or just busy in general. 

This has been a full week of photo editing and marketing the business.  Yeah, it is a lot of work but I love it.  I can never get caught up on my work load though, but it keeps me young and off the streets.  I don't know what else I would rather be doing with my life than being attuned to photography.  It is my life and passion and I have been in love with photography ever since high school.  Wow, that's a long time!  You will just have to guess my age at this point.

Well I am going to get started with the rest of the week.  It will be as busy as the beginning.

-Curt

New Location

Two Doves Photography is now located in Carterville, IL next door to Mr. Tuxedo & Bridal.  The new address is:  1615 Landing Drive, Suite B.  Our new phone number is 618-985-9337.

Father Greets Daughter



On occasion the bride will be greeted by her father before the wedding. On this particular occasion I was invited into the room where the two were about to meet for the first time. I try not to get to close to the pair as to keep their conversations private. One only knows what the father was telling his beautiful daughter at this particular moment. The bride; however, is listening very intently what her father has to say though.


The image was edited to b&w so that it would appear old and to give it character to match the moment frozen in time.

TDP Update

Sorry that I haven't been dedicated to keeping up with the blog.  I have been slowly getting settled in our new location.  The move has taken its toll on the business but things are starting to settle down now and it has extremely busy with several projects in the making. 

Teaming up with Mr. Tuxedo & Bridal has been a welcome change and a challenge.  I must say that it is really convienent being located to a Tuxedo and Bridal shop.  I have met some beautiful people and have had the pleasure of photographing many of them.

For the longest time it has been a myth that TDP does only weddings.  Well I am here to set the record straight.  TDP does weddings, portraits, seniors, prom, families, pets and commercial.  It has also been a rumor that TDP has gone out of business.  Well, TDP is still in business and a live and well.

If you haven't had the opportunity to become a part of the TDP family, I invite you to do so.  You can start by becoming a fan of TDP on Facebook.  Follow this link to get connected.  http://www.facebook.com/twodovesphoto

I hope to see some more beautiful faces here at the studio and/or on location.

-Curt