Jen+David are getting married May 5, 2012. They have invited us to photograph their wedding and we are really looking forward to it! I met them recently in Ybor City for their engagement session and we roamed around Ybor getting some really great photos. Jen+David will be getting one of our unique Guest Signature Albums for their wedding with pictures from this session. Here is one of my favs from their session.
Katie and Chip were married on the beach on September 10, 2011 at Sand Key Park in Clearwater, Florida. They had decided that they wanted to see each other before the ceremony so we arranged for a “1st Look” photo opportunity. The 1st Look can be special for the bride and groom, it’s an intimate moment together, just the two of them, when the groom sees his bride in her wedding dress for the first time. Chip had his back turned and Katie came up behind him and touched his shoulder. He turned around to see her for the 1st time. It’s a beautiful moment and always results in emotional images. The traditional approach of the groom seeing his bride when she first starts to walk down the aisle is wonderful too but some couples are doing things a bit different.
Their entire day was was intimate and shared only with family and a few friends. The ceremony, just before sundown, was officiated by Charmaine Doumanian. After the ceremony Katie, Chip and their family went to the water’s edge to tossed sea shells with prayers and blessing on them into the ocean.
We were there to photograph their day but I want to thank Katie and Chip and Katie’s mom, Sheryl for their kindness for inviting Nancy and I to join them for dinner at Shepard’s Beach Resort. We were honored to be invited to join your family on this special day. Thank you.
Here are a few imaged from Katie and Chip’s wedding.
Rachel and Michael were married on March 20, 2011 at the Grand Plaza on St. Pete beach. They had a beautiful ceremony on the beach and then we took a walk for pictures at sunset. During their reception they had a photo booth provided by Monique from Shutter Booth. All of the guests had a great time with the props and pictures. The DJ from Rhythm Makers DJ’s kept the party going.
Here are a few pictures from their day.
On March 19 Berthine and Drew were married at Victorian Gardens in Tampa. It was an absolutely beautiful spring day, perfect for an absolutely beautiful bride’s wedding.
Drew and the guys had a fun idea. They wanted to reenact the scene from the movie “Hangover” where they had to rush to get to the wedding and get dressed on the side of the highway. Sounded like fun to me! I didn’t really want to risk having an angry bride by getting her groom hurt so we found a stretch of road with very little traffic and played it out. Have a look at the pictures, the guys were great.
Thank you for inviting us to share in your wedding, it was a true honor.
On June 25th Autumn and William were married at The Grand Bohemian Hotel in Orlando. What a beautiful hotel for a beautiful wedding! The Grand Bohemian is a Kessler hotel founded by Richard Kessler who is also a strong supporter of the arts. Their Four and Five Diamond rated hotels are noted for their distinctive architecture, stylish decor, and rare art and music displayed throughout. Autumn and William are a stylish couple so the Grand Bohemian was a perfect choice. From a photographer’s point of view it was awesome. Sandy Thornton, coordinator at the hotel, was incredible to work with. She went above and beyond and I think she even bent over backwards a few times. I’m looking forward to working with her again.
Autumn is a gorgeous bride. She wore a princess wedding dress that was absolutely perfect for her. William was dashing in his tux and I kept thinking, “James Bond”. The ceremony was held on the 3rd floor outdoor pool deck under a huge white canopy, very cool, and the reception was in the Johann Strauss Ballroom.
Both families were wonderful and I have to thank Stephanie Humphrey (Stephanie Humphrey Photography) for referring Autumn and her family to me. Stephanie also helped me photograph Autumn and William’s day, once again, THANK YOU! Some of her work is included here.
Congratulations, Autumn and William.
