Abby and Bryan 6.18.09

I knew she looked familiar! She looked like a beautiful actress but what was her name? It's like something on the tip of your tongue that you just can't get out. Well, finally , after a little googling, I got it. My bride Abigail is the spitting image of Hollywood superstar Julianne Moore. Abby, aka Julianne, Bryan, 13 month old daughter, Sydney, and the closest family and friends gathered on the white sandy beaches in front of the Don CeSar to witness the marriage of Abby and Bryan. It was a beautiful evening. The sky was overcast which to some may seem horrible, however, June in Florida, I'm not complaining. It probably kept the temperature at least 7 degrees cooler. And from a photographer's perspective it also gave a very even soft light on my subjects. Abby and Bryan were awesome to work with. They were so laid back and easy going. Even their daughter was a little love. She had a thing for the sand, and constantly wanted to eat it. But I guess if you're from Wisconsin you want to get as much of the beach as possible.Congrats Abby and Bryan.

Cake Etiquette

Cutting the cake has always remained somewhat of a mystery. Should the bride and groom gently feed each other the first bite? Or should they go for the guts and smear it everywhere. Out of all my weddings I have never seen an "all out smashing" cake session. That being said, when I shot Jake and Krissy I had a hunch something would happen. Most of the time, the groom goes first, and as the Dj's relays, "this will set the tone for the rest of your marriage". No pressure right? As Jake wound back real far and went in for the feed I knew Krissy was gonna get it. Yet surpringly he gently placed most of it in her mouth while succesfully landing some of the icing on her nose. Well played my friend! But oh how the story changed when Krissy went up to bat. Needless to say the pictures speak for themselves. And regardless of the feeding frenzy make sure to always kiss, make up, and walk away hand in hand underneath a beautiful sparkler shower.

Congratulations Jake and Krissy

Jake and Krissy married earlier this month at the beautiful Don CeSar Beach Resort. It was a gorgeous Friday evening with a stellar sunset. Jake and Krissy were some of the most laid back people I have met. They wanted everything to be about having a good time with their friends and family. And with a bridal party of 16 they were bound to have a blast. They are now off to the sunny island of St. Lucia. Have a great time you guys !

New CD Cases

I'm very excited to announce we have new cases for our high resolution CD's. The wonderful Ms. Lindsey Luxa with Dragon Fly Custom Design was the brains behind the creation. I couldn't be happier with how they turned out. Plus, they are made with faux silk and natural raffia tie meaning they are pretty eco-friendly. As you can see there are two slots. One slot is to hold the CD, and the other holds my favorite a 5 x 7 of the couple. Featured above in the pictures are Christina and Wes Kercher married on May 24th, 2009. So far the reviews  have been great. Thanks Lindsey for all your hard work. I love the style and vibe they give off. Truly me :)

Jacquie and Danny Favorites

I had alot of fun with Jacquie and Danny. They were more than willing to walk all around the hotel with me to capture some pretty cool shots. I love the Don CeSar because there are always new locations to discover that always make for fabulous backdrops in pictures. Here are my top three from Jacquie and Danny.

Jacquie and Danny 6.1.09

Jaquie and Danny were married on the beautiful white sandy beaches of St. Pete Beach. With the Don CeSar as their backdrop the smiling couple couldn't take their eyes off one another. They were fun, beautiful and in love. Those elements combine for a perfect wedding. Congratulations Danny and Jacquie. Thank you for letting me be a part of your special day. 

After the Party There's An After Party

So the celebration for Jonathan didn't end at the temple. Saturday, May 29th was Jonathan's birthday bash held at the beautiful Marriott Sand Key. There was food, fun, games, a photo booth set up, and DJ Jeff  who kept those kids entertained all night long. It was a beautiful night, the weather was perfect. And to top it all off it was island themed, so all the kids had Rasta hats on. Now that was my type of party :) Again, congratulations Jonathan. 

Congratulations Jonathan!

Congratulations to Jonathan who celebrated his 13th birthday last week. 13 is big because the teenage years officially begin. But more importantly, it marked his commitment to his faith as he celebrated his bar mitzvah. This, being my first synagogue shoot I was slightly apprehensive. However, it was a wonderful experience to be a part of. The ceremony took place at Congregation Beth Shalom , a beautiful Temple in Clearwater. The Rabbi was wonderful. And the stained glass windows inside are a photographers dream. Here are some of my favorite shots from that evening.

Lowren and David 5.29.09

I love shooting intimate size weddings. I feel that I have a little more time to experiment with pictures at different angles and new locations. This bride and groom were more than willing to let me experiment, such brave souls:) Lowren and David did not want to see each other before the wedding. They were okay with not seeing each other but being almost next to one another, hence my first idea of holding hands with a wall in between them. They were also okay with my second experiment of photographing the video recorder which was shooting them. Out of all my requests they only had one. To do an O-H-I-O posed picture for their friends and family back home. Lowren and David, congratulations on your wedding and thank you so much for allowing me to photograph your wedding as well as be a little experimental with my shots. 

Favorite Outfit Award

The guests of Christina and Wes were bold, beautiful and bright with their attire, and I loved it. The favorite outfit award goes to.....(drumroll please) Ruth (Christina's sister) and her handsome husband !!! It's no surprise that this beautiful couple hail from Miami. They brought style and life to the wedding along with their three beautiful children. Acutually its funny, because in this image, both their eyes were closed. I wasn't sure what else to do so I decided to crop it and focus solely on their attire. 

Christina and Wes Continued

So as I had said earlier, Christina was calm and happy the entire day as she entered bridal bliss. Her soon to be husband, Wes, was a totally different story. The yang to her ying. He was happy alright, I just had a little trouble finding him at first. Turns out he was just on what's known as "Wes time". Once found, we were able to get some great and some goofy shots of Wes and his groomsmen. Their energy was great and created such a light and carefree vibe. Infact it allowed the whole wedding to be a blast. Congratulations Christina and Wes. I hope you keep that carefree and blissful state with you through your many years together.

Christina and Wes Sunday, May 24th 2009

It was a gorgeous day for a wedding over  the Memorial Day weekend. The weather had finally cleared leaving a bright sun with a nice breeze. Nothing could stir Christina. She had planned for months and her day had finally arrived. She was blissfully happy as she went through hair and makeup.  Infact, as I recall, she never stopped smiling from the moment I arrived until the moment I left.  But why wouldn't she? She was surrounded by her family and friends both local and from afar (some all the way from Argentina). She was marrying the man of her dreams, and the weather was perfect.