Mrs. Martha’s 90th Birthday | Tampa Family Photographer

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Jeff Mason | Tampa Wedding & Portrait Photographer in Family Portraits

Earlier this month I had the wonderful honor of creating a family portrait in honor of Mrs. Martha’s 90th birthday. There was family from out of town as well as locals. What an enjoyable experience it was. Martha showed me all of her family pictures and told me about the countries they had visited. It was remarkable all of the traveling that they have done during their lives.

Now as I have mentioned, this is Martha’s 90th birthday, right? Well, Mrs. Martha was determined to enjoy it to the fullest…as she took a ride on the rope swing in the back yard! Personally, she scared me to death but I get the feeling that this is Martha’s M.O.

Happy Birthday, it was truly an enjoyable afternoon. Here are a couple of pictures from the day

The Secrets for Many Years of Marriage.

Posted on February 15, 2010 by Jeff Mason | Tampa Wedding & Portrait Photographer in Fun Stuff, Wedding Photography

I ran across these by accident but they are awesome video testimonials from couples who have been married for 50+ years. I always make it a point to ask brides who contact me, “Where did you and your fiance meet?”. More than a few have said that they met when they were in grade school or the groom-to-be visited his grandparents who lived across the street every summer. Really wonderful stories. These little videos hit home because they are the same kinds of stories. I feel so fortunate that Jeff Mason Photography can be there to photograph each of our new couples as they start their lives together. Video by Gillian Laub

Macon and Jim – Married 51 years

Betty and Lou – Married 60 years

Imogene and Elmer – Married 55 years

Aren’t these wonderful!

Corrie+Gabe | Tampa, Florida Wedding Photography

Posted on February 7, 2010 by Jeff Mason | Tampa Wedding & Portrait Photographer in Wedding Photography

Corrie + Gabe were married on January 23, 2010. I have known Gabe and his family through our church for more than 10 years. I haven’t known Corrie as long but she is one of those sweet souls who makes everyone she comes in contact with feel like they have been friends forever.

Their wedding as held in the courtyard of Presbyterian Church of Seffner and Corrie was escorted by her son, Aden. In a large part, the magic of their wedding ceremony was the simplicity of the event and the surroundings. The courtyard was beautifully landscaped, the trees were adorned with jewels and flowers hanging from the branches on wire, and the guests sat on bales of hay wrapped in white cloth. It couldn’t have been any more perfect! Their reception was held at Keel and Curley Winery in nearby Plant City, Florida.

Here is a slideshow of a few of the images from their wedding taken by Jeff and Nancy from Jeff Mason Photography. Thank you for inviting us to share in your wonderful day.