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July 4th - family fun in sarasota

July 6, 2008 – 12:58 am

After a day of miniture golf, off shore race boats at the bay and ‘linner’ (that’s lunch/dinner) at Cha Cha Coconuts at St. Armands Circle we headed back over to the bay for fireworks. It was packed with sailboats, tents, and people lounging on the shore all in anticipation of a great show.

*and fyi, Victoria & I tied for 1st place in mini golf!! the guys were speechless.

Yes, hot, sweaty but still feelin’ the love!

We passed the time playing cards and people watching.

Patrick always in his shades…….just like me!

Victoria my little beauty who hates to look directly into the camera.

And Matt our ‘3rd’ child who thinks he’s a card shark.

This is what I do when I get bored and need to entertain myself. Strike a pose. Course I need to pay attention to Ford more before I do my ‘vogue’!

And yes here’s Ford, never far from his iTouch.

Just before the fireworks began. Course I took this with my p/s but I love the way the sun set last night.

Hope you all had a great 4th!

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Emy, Ryan & One Gorgeous Beach Wedding

June 16, 2008 – 7:31 pm

This past Saturday we had the priviledge of photographing their wedding on Siesta Key, FL. It was an intimate gathering of guests from Kansas City & Des Moines. Originally the ceremony was set for 6pm but after checking several weather bureaus they moved it to 4pm. Which ironically we were out on the beach with Emy & Ryan around 545pm when the downpour hit! Everything turned out beautifully and I can’t wait to see what she has planned for their reception in DesMoines later this month!

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Emy & Ryan Engagement Shoot

June 13, 2008 – 7:10 pm

Emy & Ryan flew into Sarasota on Tuesday from Kansas City for their wedding tomorrow on Siesta Key. So on Wednesday the four of us met at St. Armands Circle for a few hours of fun & shoe shopping! They are a great couple. We all laughed and sweated A LOT but no one complained. Oh and aren’t they a gorgeous couple!?!?

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Jessica’s & Victor’s Beach Wedding

June 5, 2008 – 11:44 pm

A few weeks ago we had the pleasure of photographing their wedding here in Sarasota, FL. It was a beautiful spring evening with a light breeze and mild temps. They wanted to make sure that it was a special family affair so they rented a private estate near St. Armands Circle, which also offered them a private beach. They had planned everything around the sunset and even when they second guessed themselves on the timing, serendipity had a way of making sure it was the perfect sunset wedding they could ever imagine. You two are very special and you deserve all the happiness in the world!

Jessica loves Juicy Couture. Fits her fun, beautiful style!

Love this shot!

Jessica’s face was priceless when they told her to stop breathing for a moment.

The tatoo is in honor of her grandfather.

Adjusting the undergarments.

Victor and his best friend.

Jessica was escourted down the beach by her father and little brother.

We waited until after the ceremony to photograph Jessica’s bridals. She was stunning!

Course she was always up for some fun.

And we didn’t forget Victor!

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Sneak Peak of Jessica & Victor’s Beach Wedding

May 26, 2008 – 5:44 pm

Here’s a peak into their beautiful beach wedding in Sarasota, FL. They were married at sunset on a private beach near St. Armand’s Circle & it was a perfect day. The heat and humidity took a break for the day & gave them a gorgeous sunset. Everyone really had a great time & we were thrilled they had asked us to photograph their wedding. We’re currently sitting in the Charlotte airport waiting for our next flight working on these BUT we wanted to get a couple up so everyone could see how beautiful they were! Have a great honeymoon you two & we’ll talk soon.

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Venice, FL - Day 3

May 20, 2008 – 12:41 pm

Why the random pictures of Venice, FL? Well we have a wedding next week in Venice, Italy so in preparation for it, we thought we’d do a few comparisons of Venice, Florida & Venice, Italy. Check back each day this week to see what we’ve discovered. Enjoy & feel free to leave us a comment or suggestion.

Here’s the theatre on the island. They have a great group of actors and some really good performances. No opera that I’ve seen but it’s fine, at least there’s a theatre in town. Oh and there is a movie theatre off the island (if you’re wondering). Just one though.

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Venice, FL - Day 2

May 19, 2008 – 12:27 pm

So this is the one and only ‘Grand Canal’ here in Venice, FL. Not much more to say. In sticking with finding the positives, even though it leaves a lot for me to love and desire, it does have some nice walking paths, they allow dogs on them, and it’s great for the natural habitat. But it does remind me daily that I am an urban girl.

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Venice, FL - DAY 1

May 18, 2008 – 5:53 pm

In preparation for our upcoming wedding in Venice, Italy, we thought we’d share some interesting & unique things about our town, Venice, Florida. Check back each day this week to see what we’ve discovered. Then next week, while we’re in Venice, Italy we thought we’d post the similiarities of our sister city. (as much as our internet access will allow us) Enjoy & feel free to leave us a comment or suggestion.

So here’s where the main action in Venice, FL happens. It’s a small beach town but we have a nice, clean, relaxing downtown. During the winter season it’s packed with tourist and we do have some nice art festivals here.

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Brides.com Florida Event

April 25, 2008 – 3:21 pm

Last night Ford and I attended the event at Nova535 hosted by Brides.com. They did a beautiful job with everything. Thanks Aymee at Brides.com & Michael from Nova for a fun evening!

These shots were taken with my little Nikon coolpix.

Check out http://www.brides.com for great wedding resources, http://www.nova535.com is a fantastic art gallery with great space for events.