Genesis' Twin Maternity Session

I met genesis about 2 years ago when photographing some of my longest clients and their twin girls. Now when genesis called me to tell me she too was expecting twin boys I was beyond happy for her. I couldn't believe all these twins I've been so lucky to photograph in and out of the belly. Genesis is a natural behind the lens and we laughed so much at our own silliness. And her boys (being this is a late post an all) are adorable if I may say so myself. Lots of blessings to you and yours!!! 

Jessenia's Grad Session

So yes like I said the next few post are all a little over due. And I'm basically trying to keep it up. I know most people skip them after its been too long but I figure its never to late to write. Besides I like posting here because the quality is so much nicer than on Facebook. Jessenia called me in April to find out if I was available for a graduation session. 2012 Masters graduate, as well as a police academy student, Jessenia is on her way to doing great things including serving and protecting our communities. I loved how she incorporated the blues and I also fell in love with her shoes!!!!

Nora and Patrick's Wedding

So it has been a while since I last posted. About 4 months. Guilty of once again paying to much attention to Facebook and not enough to my poor overlooked blog. Theres so much write about. But first I would like to post about Nora and Patrick. Last time we saw N&P they we were shooting they're engagement session. They were so cute, and so sweet together.

We talked after the wedding. Nora and I were trying to set up a place to meet so we could catch up and I could give her the images from her wedding day. We chit chatted at Starbucks. It was so hot outside all I asked the barista for was a glass of water, while Nora ordered her drink and we grabbed a table. What I love about Nora is how funny she is. We talked about the men and pups in our lives as well as vacations and busy schedules. I couldn't help but think about how amazing she was at the wedding. From the moment Daniella (my second shooter/assistant/right hand gal) and I arrived she welcomed us offering us beverages and food. She looked beautiful! He make up had just been finished. I can remember how relaxed it was till she noticed the time, and called the boys to see if they were dressed. The answer from the guys was obvious. Of course they weren't! They were so busy asking for pictures of themselves drinking and having a good time that getting dressed was second to that. Once we were ready to head to the ceremony area I saw Nora's smile. It was GO time! I headed to the front where I snapped images of Patrick. The children walked down the aisle, then the groomsmen and bridesmaids, and finally Nora. The smile on Nora's face was unforgettable and the glimmer in Patricks eyes, and smile on his face was enough to prove any skeptical love is real, and it doesn't just exist in fairytales. No sir! Love exists in this beer loving, dog owning, hardworking, real life couple. They on that day made a packt to love and be loved forever!

K & J Wedding

Almost a year ago, I was going back and fourth via email with Karina, we talked about her wedding, her ideas, and everything else including her business as a graphic designer. Her engagement session took place last year, that's when I then met Jonathan who is a writer. They both have such amazingly awesome chemistry, I mean come on look at the picture below (from their e-session).

The day started off wonderful, Ricky and I woke up early and headed to Thalatta Estates and began shooting the details, location and bride. All of a sudden dark clouds began to swoosh in, the wind was starting to speed up and it was making Karina nervous, and even though I tried to be cool and collected, it made me nervous too. Now let me explain why this was so nerve racking. The wedding ceremony was taking place outside, underneath the sun and sky with nothing around to shelter anyone from the rain. Everything had been already set up about an hour before hand, the time cards, fans, lemons...everything. Then it happened. It started to rain. There wasn't really a plan B. We tried to wait it out, but the driver was soon to arrive and the reception was scheduled for a certain time. We had to think fast, I spoke to the bride and groom, we decided to do the ceremony underneath a covered patio area, grabbed an awesome desk and decorated it with the mason jars with flowers, and we had the guests stand instead of sit.

At this point most brides would have cried their eyes out, instead Karina looked at us in the small room as we awaited the DJ to bring the equipment (which luckily was covered) out from the rain and said "As long as Jonathan is there I don't care where we get married"

Aren't those invitation's Amazing? They were designed by the Bride herself.

 

See those chairs in the distant horizon in the image below? That's where the wedding was taking place. Poor guests that had made it out there had to come running back in the rain.

 

Just loved the banner! Gotta love etsy :) And the Brunch was just delish

And a mini banner and the cake for the win!!!

 

Cupid shuffle...Took a while for everyone to learn it but once they did, it was great to watch...I too shuffled in the back while I took some shots of them dancing. 

Little Miss Paige

This past weekend I had a lovely session with the most adorable princess named Paige. She's quite the fashionista! It was quite the session too! The session was not only a way to get some shots of Paige but to also distract Paige's grandmother, you know keep her busy while everyone back at her place planned her..wait for it....SURPRISE PARTY! Here's are just a couple of images from that day.

Mari & David E-Session Part 1

Oh my where to begin! I first met the amazing Mari at the bank. Now I'm not sure how it is for everyone out there but for me there's one person at the bank I normally go to whom I've had a bad experience with, so every time I stand in line, I quietly repeat to myself over and over again

"Please don't let me get that stupid lady"

Then next thing I know the bell dings and I'm waived to by a younger friendlier looking parson. I was just so happy not to have to talk to that other lady I barely had time to think about all the horrible mosquito bites I had from the wedding that weekend!

Two minutes later after inputting all my info, Mari began to ensue some small talk, when she asked me what I did, I told her photography and a little about the reason why I was all red and splotchy ( I wasn't kidding in the previous blogs when I talked about being eaten alive by mosquitoes at Alej and Esteban's wedding!)

She immediately changed her tone of voice from polite to excited. There was a mistake during the transaction that allowed for some more discussion. She then mentions how she was newly engaged and just a couple months were left to her wedding. I didn't have any cards on me since I had left them in the card. She mentioned she had a wedding photographer but was looking for a boudoir session and possibly an e-session. I wrote my number on a paper and told her if ever she needs it to give me a call.

Next day to my surprise I received a call from Mari asking if I was able to meet her at the Starbucks next to her job, I agreed and 4 hours later, a coffee and a green tea (for her I drank water, lol coffee is not my thing!) later  we chatted about photography and everything else you can think of. Next thing I knew Mari and I were inviting each other to church, and making plans for future hang outs as well as both her sessions, not to mention being invited to her wedding, which was awesome.

Here's  part one to her engagement session; part two later on tonight and keep an eye out for her boudoir session this weekend or next week.

Little Palm Island; Alej and Esteban's Wedding

Hello! I recently posted about Alejandra and Esteban's engagement session, and now I'm here to post up the wedding. I work with so many couples and one of the best thing I get to see is that intense happiness and love over flowing in their faces. Even though I didn't post them here, I swear to you this wedding had the most tears shed I have ever seen! I'd also like to state I was one of those saps also crying (its those darn vows!). There was so much laughter. When Alejandra and I were in the room, I asked her

Me: Alej do you think there will be tears?

Alej: Nope! But I can give you tears if you want! **poses dramatically like she's in a tele-novela**

Everyone in the room started to laugh. Her mother joked in Spanish to stop being so silly.

Next thing I knew I was photographing the ceremony, and there wasn't a dry eye in the house except for maybe my assistant (and awesome bestie) Daniella.

After the boat ride back to the keys, Daniella and I got into the car and drove back home on a 2.5hr ride. Tired and itchy (those bugs don't play there!) I could not wait to go home and hug my beau. Weddings always make me all mushy. :)