Jen and Brian, Engaged!

Jul/28/09 02:17 PM Filed under: Photography Engagement Sessions

On Saturday I spent the afternoon with Jen and Brian at Vizcaya Gardens for their engagement session. In spite of it raining pretty much the entire shoot (gotta love hurricane season!), we still managed to have a great time. They are getting married in December, can’t wait!

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A wonderful website!

Jul/23/09 04:33 PM Filed under: Weddings

Today, as I do many days, I spent some time scouring the web for wedding inspiration. Though I have a few websites that I check regularly, like SMP and Oncewed (a great place to sell your used wedding dress). Today I found a new website that I will definitely add to my daily checklist... The Inspired Bride. They have posted wonderful ideas for cakes, fashion, decor, and color palettes. It struck me, as I have been trying to narrow down my color palette before I get too far into planning and this was so helpful! Check out some of these ideas from the Inspired Bride....

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Dee and Abel, Married!

Jul/22/09 01:32 PM Filed under: Photography Weddings

On Saturday Dee and Abel were joined by 6 family members and married at sunset in Islamorada at Pierre’s. They had an intimate and beautiful ceremony followed by dinner with their family. Though I only spent four hours with them, we were quickly making jokes and laughing together as old friends. They are a charming and beautiful couple, Congrats!

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The stunning view from Pierre’s...
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The Keys, Alison and Arthur

Jul/20/09 10:32 AM Filed under: Photography Belly Shots My Life

This weekend Chad and I headed down to Islamorada to one of our favorite spots, the Moorings. On Saturday I shot Dee and Abel’s intimate wedding at Pierre’s (coming soon!), and then we relaxed and spent some time with our friend and former bride Alison. Alison and Rick are expecting their first child in September and we took a little bit of time to capture Alison’s baby bump before heading back to Miami. Here is Alison and Arthur (the other love of her life)....

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Vera Wang

Jul/15/09 03:46 PM Filed under: Weddings My Life

I just received an email of a Q & A from Vera Wang. I thought it touched on something I think most brides go through so I thought I’d share:

Question:
I am recently engaged and although I am very excited about planning the wedding, I already feel overwhelmed. Everyone has an opinion. While I want everyone to feel included, I’m beginning to feel like it is not “my” wedding anymore…
Answer:
The emotions around a wedding can be complicated. Despite the happiness, some couples feel a loss of freedom and identity as they negotiate with their family and friends, and with each other. The challenge is to avoid a block in the lines of communication.
An engagement is a time when people learn new things about each other – patience is essential. Intimacy is also important. Commit to quiet moments that will allow you to retain your sense of autonomy and to reconnect with your partner on a very basic level.
For a bride, remember to focus on elements that are truly “yours” – the wedding dress being one. Your dress should be the ultimate statement of “you” on your wedding day.

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Summer

Jul/13/09 11:54 AM Filed under: My Life

Its hot and humid and weddings have slowed down with the heat of the summer. Though we are remodeling our condo (very crazy!) we have also found some time to enjoy some good ole summer fun. There’s nothing quite like BBQ’s, swimming pools, wet dogs, and the blue skies of summer. When life gets complicated, I think its a great time to get back to the basics. Get out and enjoy it!!

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Just a dress

Jul/12/09 07:21 PM Filed under: My Life

One of my favorite things when arriving to shoot a wedding is to see the bride’s dress. Dresses have become so unique, and so much more than just a dress. They are truly a reflection of the bride’s style and how she wants to be seen on her day. I love when brides step out of the box and get something very unique that really shows so much of their personality.
When I got engaged, I knew one of the most important things to me was the dress. I am not a dress up kind of girl, and while normally I am most comfortable in my jeans, tshirt and flip flops, I knew that I wanted to wear a gown on my wedding day. Like most girls I began scouring the web for images and inspiration and as soon as I started trying them on quickly found what I thought I wanted and what I liked on were two different things. There was the slinky greek goddess look, the traditional A line dress, the princess poof, the fashion forward and classics. There were so many ways to go and I have truly loved them all. While I went to quite a few stores Priscilla of Boston, Chic Parisian and Ever After all in the Coral Gables area were my favorites. With so many gorgeous dresses and such wonderful women to help navigate you through the process, it was a joy. I found that I am not a very decisive buyer, I guess I never have been, often returning to a store several times before I make a big purchase. With the dress I was not different. I really struggled with making such a big decision. So many looks to choose from, the cost (ouch!), and picking the one. Yesterday after about 100 text messages, several phone photos, and calls I made my decision. While I don’t want to spill the beans on the details (Chad’s sake), I officially have a dress. I have to say it was harder and more fun than I imagined! Now I just can’t wait to wear it!

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Baby Alicia

Jul/08/09 01:20 PM Filed under: Kids Photography

It is the most amazing thing to photograph someone’s wedding, be there on their most important day, then see them start a family. Ani and Xavier were married in February of 2008 and 6 months ago brought Alicia into the world. Here is an image from their wedding in 2008.....

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