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Beautiful Islamorada Wedding for Mandi & Jim

November 17, 2008 – 2:18 pm
 

We had a wonderful time this past week shooting Mandi & Jim’s wedding in the Keys.  It was an intimate wedding but she had beautiful details & the weather couldn’t have been more perfect.  They even had a full moon for the reception which was spectacular!  Here are just a few shots from the day.  And check back later this week for the slideshow which will include their first dance, reception & the moon!  Enjoy!!

[caption id="attachment_1011" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption="  "]bouquet[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_1013" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption="She reminds me of a classic Hollywood screen goddess."]Mandi[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1014" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption=" "]Mandi[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1015" align="alignnone" width="400" caption="First Look"]First Look[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1018" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption=" "]Mandi & Jim[/caption]

 

[caption id="attachment_1021" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption="LOVE how relaxed they are before the ceremony"]LOVE how relaxed they are before the ceremony[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1020" align="aligncenter" width="440" caption=" "]ceremony[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1022" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption="The flower girls made sure all the petals were out for Mandi.  So cute!"]the flower girls making sure all the petals were out for Mandi[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1023" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption=" "]ceremony[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1024" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption=" "]ceremony[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1025" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption=" "]ceremony[/caption]
 
[caption id="attachment_1028" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption="What a view from the reception!"]reception[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1026" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption=" "]cupcake tier[/caption]

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Portrait Session in the Park Sneakpeak

November 11, 2008 – 9:12 pm

Lifestyle portrait session with Tara, Andrew and Reece here.

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Have a Great Weekend!

November 7, 2008 – 12:19 pm

 

[caption id="attachment_997" align="aligncenter" width="700" caption="Lazy Day in the Park"]Lazy Day in the Park[/caption]

Slow down and enjoy life. It’s not only the scenery you miss by going too fast, you also miss the sense of where you are going and why. - Eddie Cantor

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Lee & Yutaka’s Wedding Featured on Elizabeth Anne Designs

November 1, 2008 – 1:28 pm
We’re so excited to have their wedding featured on Elizabeth Anne Designs, the inspiring wedding blog.  If you’re not familiar with them, stop by and scan through all the amazing real weddings, theme ideas and DIY projects. 
Thanks ladies for sharing Lee and Yutaka’s uniquely beautiful sunset wedding!
Feature of Lee & Yutaka's Wedding
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Salon du Chocolat

October 30, 2008 – 1:09 pm

Kim at Parisian Events shared this video of the upcoming Salon du Chocolat Paris happening now until November 2nd.   And if you are in NYC November 7 - 9, you can indulge in sampling chocolate, enjoy receipes prepared live by chefs and admire the works in the Chocolate fashion show.   Paris or NYC, I’d be in heaven……..well I think if I were in Paris right now, enjoying all that chocolate I’d truly have hit my heaven.  Enjoy!

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9 Couples + First Dance = Contest

October 23, 2008 – 11:06 am

We had a lot of wonderful couples this year and wanted to revisit their weddings.  So we thought we’d have a contest for the month of November and share some of our favorite first dance shots.  Below are nine of our favorites but we want you to tell us which is your favorite.  Leave your vote in the comments.  At the end of November, the couple with the most votes receives an 8×10 of their first dance.  So for our couples out there, tell your family & friends to stop by and vote for you.  And yes, you can vote for your own first dance too!

[caption id="attachment_967" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption="#1 Mary & Cash "]#1 Mary & Cash [/caption] [caption id="attachment_968" align="aligncenter" width="447" caption="#2 Lisa & Rich"]#2 Lisa & Rich[/caption] [caption id="attachment_969" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption="#3 Jennifer & Ladd"]#3 Jennifer & Ladd[/caption] [caption id="attachment_970" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption="#4 Tara & Justin"]#4 Tara & Justin[/caption] [caption id="attachment_975" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption="#5 Jessica & Victor"]#5 Jessica & Victor[/caption] [caption id="attachment_971" align="aligncenter" width="430" caption="#6 Rochelle & Massimo"]#6 Rochelle & Massimo[/caption] [caption id="attachment_972" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption="#7 Lee & Yutaka"]#7 Lee & Yutaka[/caption] [caption id="attachment_973" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption="#8 Suzanne & John"]#8 Suzanne & John[/caption] [caption id="attachment_974" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption="#9 Lisa & Bob"]#9 Lisa & Bob[/caption]
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Shannon’s Got a New Look……

October 15, 2008 – 2:29 pm

Yes, I’m no longer a blonde, well maybe a dark blonde but not what I’ve been use to for years.  But I LOVE my new color.  So we decided to head out to some abandoned railcars for a mini session of us.  We hiked through a dry gully, tall weeds and walked the track to reach them.  Course when we got there we realized all the cars were makeshift homes so we grabbed a few shots & left. 

I wanted to get inside the cars but I didn’t want to disturb anyone.  We had a lot of fun though!

[caption id="attachment_957" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption=" "]Me Again....[/caption]
 
 
 
Climbing

 

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Lisa & Bob’s Elegant Wedding

October 11, 2008 – 5:01 pm
We had a wonderful time photographing Lisa & Bob’s wedding recently.  Everyone was super sweet!  In fact I think Lisa was the most relaxed bride I’ve ever seen with such a beautiful spirit too.  Congratulations you two & we look forward to hearing about the amazing honeymoon!!
 
Ceremony:  First Baptist Church, St. Petersburg, FL - Kristin
Reception:  Fine Art Museum, St. Petersburg, FL - Beth Fields
Make-up & Stylist:  Colors by Linny - Linny Correa
Videography:  Starstruck Video - Scott Zinna
Lisa
 
[caption id="attachment_946" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption="Elie Saab Gown"]Elie Saab Gown[/caption] [caption id="attachment_948" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption="Love the details & how  Lisa had them all intertwine between the  gown, the shoes, bouquet & jewelry"]Beautiful Details[/caption] [caption id="attachment_944" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption=" "]shoes

 

Beautiful crocheted gloves[/caption] [caption id="attachment_921" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption=" "]bouquet[/caption] [caption id="attachment_920" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption=" "]Love how the details cross over[/caption] [caption id="attachment_914" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption=" "]getting dressed[/caption] [caption id="attachment_918" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption=" "]Lisa just before walking down the aisle[/caption] [caption id="attachment_915" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption="First Baptist Church of St. Petersburg, FL"]First Baptist Church of St. Petersburg, FL[/caption] [caption id="attachment_916" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption=" "]details[/caption] [caption id="attachment_922" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption="Bob's son escourted Lisa down the aisle"]Bob's son escourted Lisa down the aisle[/caption] [caption id="attachment_923" align="aligncenter" width="578" caption=" "]ceremony

Lisa had a picture of her parents on the table so they could attend the ceremony in spirit.  Very touching!

ceremony[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_932" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption=" "]ceremony[/caption]

wedding party

 

[caption id="attachment_934" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption=" Museum of Fine Art, St. Petersburg, FL  "]reception [/caption] [caption id="attachment_933" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption=" "]Lisa[/caption] [caption id="attachment_935" align="aligncenter" width="355" caption=" "]Lisa[/caption] [caption id="attachment_937" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption=" "]Lisa & Bob[/caption] [caption id="attachment_939" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption="First dance"]First Dance[/caption] [caption id="attachment_940" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption="Love her gown in this shot!"]First Dance[/caption] [caption id="attachment_942" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption="And in this one."]Reception[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_941" align="aligncenter" width="434" caption=" "]Bob

 

Reception[/caption]
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Intimates with Aymee

October 8, 2008 – 3:25 pm
 

I had a great time photographing a Boudoir Posh session with Aymee recently.  I love these first two because they have a sexy Mrs. Claus feel. 

 
[caption id="attachment_898" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption=" "]Christmas time[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_894" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption=" "]Love it[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_895" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption=" "]Hot[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_896" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption=" "]Playful[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_899" align="aligncenter" width="387" caption=" "]For Paul[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_897" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption=" "]attitude[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_901" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption=" { I can't believe how much she looks like Kim Raver from Lipstick Jungle in this one. }"]Play time[/caption]

XOXO

Art
 
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Sneak Peak ~ Lisa & Bob Wedding

October 6, 2008 – 11:34 pm

I’ll have more to share in a few days but I wanted to get this one up.

[caption id="attachment_888" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption="Bob & Lisa @ The Fine Art Museum "]romantic Bob & Lisa @ The Fine Art Museum [/caption]
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