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Rebecca+Robert | Clearwater Wedding Photography

Jeff Mason | Tampa Wedding & Senior Photographer — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 22:47:09 +0000

Beka+Robert were married on April 24, 2010. Their wedding was one of the most unique ones that I have been invited to photograph. Their’s was a pirate wedding. I’m talking pirate from the costumes that the groom, groomsmen and bridesmaids and guests wore to the location of the ceremony…on the Capt. Memo Pirate Cruise ship. As you can see in the pictures below, they left out no details. We started out with some photos of Beka getting ready at the Clearwater Beach Hilton. We then walked across the street to the marina where the Capt. Memo pirate ship was docked and waiting for the “pirates”. I knew that the guests were encouraged to dress the part but I wasn’t prepared for such a large participation. I think that’s one of the things that made the day so special, everyone got into the swashbuckling spirit! It could not have been a more beautiful day to be on the water. The sky was deep blue, the temperature was warm and there was fun in the air.

Beka+Robert had their reception at the Clearwater Beach Hilton and as usual, Joanie and company did an awesome job of staging the room and making sure that Beka+Robert’s wedding day was perfect. All of the center pieces were hand made castle towers and little treasure chests filled with jewels and other bootie. Their cake was custom made by Chantilly Cakes from Largo, FL. Robert is an artist and he airbrushed the cake topper for Desiree, owner of Chantilly, to place on top of their masterpiece.

The party was kept going by DJ extraordinaire Nick Colardo from NY Moves Sound & Entertainment. (newyorkmoves@hotmail.com)

I want to thank Caroline Hanna for coming out to photograph Beka+Robert’s day with me. Caroline, I couldn’t have done it without you and I look forward to working with you again.

Here is a slideshow set to music.

Karyn+Alex | Hilton Clearwater Beach Florida Wedding

Jeff Mason | Tampa Wedding & Senior Photographer — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:47:22 +0000

Karyn and Alex were married March 29 at the Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort in Florida. They live in Manhattan and made the trip down here with about 60 of their family and friends for a destination wedding on our wonderful beach. It’s obvious that they are loved by many since guests came from as far away as Seattle, TX, TN, and upstate NY.

The weather was a bit sketchy in the morning but by the time the ceremony started it was nothing but blue skys and sunshine! Here is a video with a few of my favorite pics from the day. Congratulations, you guys! -Jeff

Kristen+Mark

Jeff Mason | Tampa Wedding & Senior Photographer — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:55:26 +0000

Occasionally I photography weddings for Bella Pictures…like Kristen and Mark’s this past weekend. I started talking to Kristen on the phone a little over a month ago. I could tell right away that we were going to get along great and that it was going to be a fun wedding. When I shoot for Bella I don’t get to personally meet the brides ahead of time so I try to get to know as much as I can about the bride and groom during our phone conversations.

Kristen and Mark met several years back while they were on a house boating trip with several other friends, in fact there were two large house boats. They didn’t really meet each other until the last day. Mark dropped all of his CDs and as Kristen helped him pick them up they realized that they had the same taste in music. Well, it was a good start but it wasn’t until several years and a couple of states later that friends again brought them together. This time it was for good. Their wedding was on Clearwater Beach at the Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort.

It was great to meet you and your families. Have an awesome time in Jamaica, mon. Let me hear how it was when you get back.

Here is a fun little slideshow…see the images in more detail below.