Derek and Marie | Crowne Plaza Wedding

I shot Derek and Marie's wedding a few weeks ago at the Crowne Plaza. It was a morning wedding with a beautiful (and yummy) brunch served afterward under a tent out on the ocean deck. I love red so you're going to see lots of full color images here because I can't handle losing the red - most of the time. I thought the added greens made it so fresh and fun. Derek and Marie were a beautiful couple and so so sweet as well. They seemed so grateful for the day. Although they had been previously married, they had never had a wedding day and it was obvious this was a long awaited event. I especially loved the speech they gave to their guests and Marie thanking Derek's family for the wonderful man he is. Or, I think she said gentleman, which is even better. They have a beautiful daughter who you'll see in these pics. The hotel even brought a crib outside for her when she was getting sleepy. The cake was from Publix, and seriously Publix, you're good. The band was out of Orlando, called Cocobean. Obviously a steel drum Carribean duo, they were great! I have seen some problematic times occur when people here hire vendors out of Orlando but this was not one of them (and neither was last weekend with Lee's Florist - Oh MY, but we'll get to that...) This band is professional, prompt, talented and offers a very positive atmosphere to your party. The lead singer just has a naturally sunny disposition! Marie had a super cute "going away" dress which she found in Korea where the couple is currently stationed. There was a little snafu at the end when the limo (out of Orlando I might add) was so late that Marie and Derek had to drive themselves to the cruise terminal instead of the original plan to ride with friends and family (and their photographer.) No wedding is without a hitch though and I'm sure they had a great time on their honeymoon. Congratulations Marie and Derek!

love the fans (and the bracelet too.)

Tim and Chrissy's Wedding... and the most suspenseful weather ever.

I photographed Tim and Chrissy's wedding two weeks ago at the Indian River Colony Club. I had met them only once before because they live in Virginia which made the usual engagement session a little complicated! I know Chrissy's sister though from photographing her family and was really looking forward to being a part of Tim and Chrissy's big day. We started out with the guys at the hotel, they wore REAL bow ties so that was a fun process as they all worked to get them on straight! Then I met Chrissy at the Colony Club as she was getting ready. Tim sent over a very sweet gift for her to open before the wedding which you'll see below. They had the ceremony right next door to the reception area and we took most of their portraits outside after the ceremony. That was the most interesting "weather" situation ever! When we walked outside to the golf course, the sprinklers turned on. But, only on half the course to our right. So, even though I had hoped to use that area, we moved on down to the left and tried to keep out of the breeze that was blowing the water at us. Then, several "locals" came by to tell us that the sprinklers would switch to other areas periodically. SO, we had no idea when we might be standing in the sprinklers or where a safe place to "hide" might be. We had to roll the dice and it worked out fine. As soon as we had the groups and family done I took the bride and groom over to where the sprinklers had just shut off. Chrissy didn't mind getting the bottom of her dress damp and this way we could be sure we were in a safe zone. Also, we got to use wet pavement which you should know is one of my favorite things in the whole world.
Chrissy and Tim chose Timmy Vee for their DJ services, their cake from Mathers Cake Shop and their flowers, center pieces and chair covers by Julie Miner.

Anyone remember this sweet face? See his blog entry here from a while back. I love him so much but he is so shy that I could easily make him cry just by sticking around too long (especialy with all the extra excitment). So I reluctantly kept my distance...

This guy wins the prize for cutest dogs and golf cart. And there was a definite
dogs-riding-golf-cart trend going on.

Look at him, he was trying to hide the fact that he was looking at me (and the camera.)
And yes I was stalking him, I admit it.

I love this. I don't know why.

The reception was so much fun. One of my favorite things at a reception is when there happens to be some really good dancers out on the floor. I don't mean trained or fancy, but just guys and girls who can get down with some fun moves. I love dance in general and the more fun people have on the dance floor, the more fun my job is during the reception. This was the group for that, which you'll see below! I can't stress to my clients enough that "if" they want a fun party atmosphere at their reception, the choice of DJ and LIGHTING is key.

Above is an example album spread...

Thanks Tim and Chrissy for having me be a part of your wedding day! Enjoy the slideshow... Up next is the wedding I shot the very next day for Marie and Derek!

The Miksis Children

I met the Miksis family in Vero Beach a couple weeks ago. It reminded me of when I had two babies 18months apart! Life is a little crazy... But we had a great time and I was really happy with the outcome. I apologize for being so behind on the blog, I'm actually behind on everything right now due to a summer of moving, looking for houses, trying to get settled... working too. We weren't sure when the house would sell and then it did and we had one month to move. After we got moved I had a trip to Ohio planned previously to visit my brother and sister in law who are expecting a baby. We had an awesome maternity shoot I can't wait to post here but I've got a couple weddings ahead of that, then from this week I shot a great event at the UCF college of medicine and a high school senior from Colorado! I have decided to stop new bookings until after labor day in order to get back on track, kids back to school, etc. Please bear with me! There are so many new and exciting things just around the corner too with the opening of the studio!

I love baby yawns.

This was the general theme of the shoot, really funny.