Jenna and Dave's Wedding

Ahhhh, last week was a whirl of wedding, family and baby sessions and Spring Break at the Gray home as well! My family had some good times together in the midst of my husband and I juggling work. We went to the zoo one day, the beach and of course celebrated Easter! I hope to get some pics up soon of the kids! For now, I am excited to let all my clients from last week see their highlights here on the blog plus I am on a mission this week and next to complete 4 custom wedding album designs! Bear with me!

Jenna and Dave had beautiful weather on their wedding day. Good thing since they were married on the beach! Seriously this was the kind of good weather that happens right after lots of not-so-exciting weather and makes you want to buy a convertible. I didn't do it even though the sign that said I could have one if I brought in my W-2. Although I did end up buying a mac book from Dave and he didn't even have a sign like that.

I designed the images below for Jenna and Dave as custom album spreads for my 12x12 lay flat books. Enjoy!

I always blog the girls so this one is for the boys!

Melbourne Community Church

Hey we love our church and wanted to invite you to our Easter services this Sunday at 9am or 10:45am!
Here is a fun slideshow I put together to give you a preview!
4940 Stack Boulevard Melbourne 32901

The Bee Family

I had the pleasure of photographing my friend Noelle's family last weekend at Ryckman Park. It was super crazy windy so I found a spot of shelter and we pretty much stayed put! Since the family isn't all together that often - some of them being here from out of town - we didn't want to reschedule. I don't think I had seen Noelle since high school. (We cheered together - and yes I am saying that with my hand over my mouth hoping you won't catch the cheerleading part... There I am clearing my throat again. I don't know why but I'm kind of embarrassed by it! I was too cynical for it, hated all the "go team" stuff and quit after sophomore year.) ANYWAY, Noelle's little boy Aidan is just as sassy as his mom. I remember at Satellite -go scorps (spirit fingers) Noelle had this super-friendly-slash-don't-you-even-think-about-crossing-me-personality. She kept me guessing, wondering if we were buds or if she was going to turn me to dust with her lazer beam stare at any moment. Noelle just had that kind of leadership quality and I can tell her little guy does too. He is full of energy! The whole family had a good time and I think our wind-storm photo session went really well!

LOVE THiS!

Who Wants to Win?

Okay so here's the deal! I am launching a super fun contest for current High School juniors and seniors! Girls and Guys! The kick off event is this Thursday at BCC's "Project Get Ready" event on the Melbourne Campus from 4-8pm! Whether you are going to attend BCC or not, you don't want to miss this. If you are at the BCC event you will have a chance to win lots of awesome raffle prizes plus get your entry into my contest! We will take your picture - you can be cute, fun, silly or crazy, it is all up to you. After we have all the submissions ready we will post them for voting and let you know all the details, the cut off date, etc... The Grand Prize winner (with the most votes!) will win a lot of awesome stuff, plus there will 2 additional winners who win packages too! We'll have lots of sample products there for you to see and my favorite red gumballs, just because I love red stuff. You should eat the gumball after your picture since gum smacking is not the cutest... However blowing a really big bubble could be cool and get you lots of votes... hmmmm strategy people! So, copy and paste the info below and post it to your facebook page, send it out to your friends, anyone you know who might like to win some photography! Not just the services but lots of prints and products too! Don't be stingy... I am reserving a special prize for whoever invites the most people and yes we will be asking who invited you!

Casie and Matt

I shot Casie and Matt's wedding a week and a half ago in Cocoa Beach, FL. They were married at the Tides and had their reception there as well. Casie and Matt decided to have a "first look" before the wedding. This is a special little piece of time together to soak it all in... and of course the added benefit of getting all their portraits taken before dark! We set Casie up to come down the isle to Matt and he was so adorable watching her. These guys are really a very sweet couple, always laughing and truly enjoying each other's company. It was pleasure to be their photographer. I left for Vegas and WPPI the following day and got back home a few days ago. As soon as I dig myself out of pressing work, I will get some stuff up here of WPPI and all the fun tourist stuff too! Stay tuned!

Chris and Jennifer's Wedding

I photographed Chris and Jennifer's destination wedding last weekend in St. Augustine, FL. It was so much fun for me since I lived there and went to college there and moved away in 2001. St. Augustine is a place my family loves to visit frequently so we all took the trip up together and they got to "play" on Saturday while I was "working." Jennifer and Chris were married at the Lightner Museum and had their reception at the Columbia Restaurant. This is all in walking distance so we shot their "just married's" around town while we walked to the reception. Jennifer was beautiful in her vintage inspired dress and accessories. The first few images here are designed as album spreads for my beautiful, custom designed, flush mount albums. They can also be purchased as 10x20 standouts. Catalog here. Enjoy the highlights! You can see Jennifer and Chris's engagement shoot here.

Nothing better than wet pavement - I HEART WET PAVEMENT.

This of the flower girls is precious to me. They had no idea I was shooting since I was way down the hall. Those are always the best!

Reception fun... I used to live just around the corner from the Columbia. Although as a college student I definitely wasn't dining there very much! This sangria (made fresh at the table) looked soooo yummy I even asked the waiter if I could purchase a bottle to go. Apparently that is not something they do - bummer! Jennifer's dad was singing to her while they danced. So sweet.

Seriously you would not believe what it took to get this hallway clear of people, cleaning supply carts, etc. and then just between these two pics we had an unexpected guest... I should find those pics too funny!

found it! the best part was when he asked me out, I tried to explain I was busy...

This is the side of a restaurant that my husband and I had our first "date date." The Old City House. Good times. How gorgeous is this bridesmaid?

LOVE LOVE LOVE it! Jennifer you are a pro in front of a camera!

The Loftis Family

I photographed the Loftis family in Melbourne Beach last week. It was valentines day and even better than that they were celebrating their wedding anniversary. One of the biggies and I am so so bad with numbers (they don't stick in my head!) that I can't remember if it is 50 or 60 but judging by how great these guys look it must be 50th. Let me know if I'm wrong and you got married when you were 7! Comment here and tell us! It was refreshing to photograph a couple married this long as I do so much work with engagements! I should have them come along and do photog/how-to-make-marriage-work sessions! Their children and children's families were together for the celebration so we got some group shots as well. Congratulations!

How beautiful is Nancy's hair!? Love it.

Hey here is the preschool pic we were talking about... (This is the little guy in the red bow tie and I do the photos at his school. )