Shy & G: Engaged!

Shireen & Giardeau (Shy & G) are one of the most laid back couples I have met. They arrived to their session very early (I can't even explain how excited I get when that happens!) and started with a drink. It's a great thing to do, by the way, if you're anxious or nervous about the session. I do think that they would have been just as laid back without it though..it just seems like who they are and I love it. 

We did their session in Thornton Park (essentially downtown Orlando), which just so happens to be the little area that Craig and I got married almost a year ago (I cannot believe it's already been that long). It's such a sweet area that has a nice touch of downtown without the downtown traffic/parking/hustle. 

The end of their session was the best part: SPARKLERS! We spent some time getting them used to the flow of writing with them, and once we had that down we had a blast. It's a perfect way to tell your guests to save the date! 

Enjoy the sneak peek, and stay tuned in November for their wedding photos <3

Chris Sheard: Actor

Chris Sheard: Fantastic actor, amazing friend, and the best man at our wedding! He and Craig have been friends since the good ol' awkward middle school days, and in him I have also gained a very good friend. He is our bohemian buddy who has been to almost every state in the U.S., and we adore when he comes back to Florida for a visit. Lucky for us, he was here for a good month this time around! Sheard was in need of some headshots, so I was pretty excited that he wanted me to take them. Even with the obnoxious wind that we had to escape from on occasion, we got some great shots of him! He's a natural model (and of course, actor). Love ya Sheard!

Josie Turns 13

Our last session of 2011 was such a sweet one! We have photographed this amazing family before, but this was a special session. Josie turned 13 on Dec. 31st and her dad took her out for photos followed by a celebratory dinner at Morton's Steakhouse. These two are one of the cutest father/daughter pairs I have ever seen! I already know that when Josie gets married one day, it is going to be very hard for her father to give her away. <3 We had a great time taking photos at the Ritz Carlton (gorgeous venue, by the way!). Enjoy their sneak peek!

Isn't she breathtakingly beautiful?

Jen: Trash the Dress

Jen is one of our past brides, and when she said she wanted to actually trash her dress..well, I was psyched! Jen is a law student in Chicago, so we've been trying to plan this session around when she would be back in town for a visit. The day finally arrived, and so did the dress she purchased just for the shoot. We did her session in a beautiful field in Ocoee, and I decided that creating a whole setting would be perfect for it! After some stunning natural shots, we started having some fun with the paint. I think they turned out really well and I hope you do too! 

Enjoy the sneak peek!

Alex & Ryan Tie the Knot!

This was one of those weddings that makes me say again and again how much I LOVE my job! Alex and Ryan are such a beautiful couple, both inside and out, and so are their family and friends. When I met with them a few months ago, I loved their completely relaxed personalities, and also the fact that they were having a Greek wedding! I hadn't photographed a Greek wedding yet, but there were some traditions that I knew of and was so excited to be able to photograph them! The ceremony was beautiful, and I loved that we caught so many photos of them glancing at each other with loving eyes. I'm telling you...these two were totally meant for each other! I just wanted to squeeze them both the entire time, but the professional side of me opted against that. ;) They're just so cute together!

Alex and her 10 bridesmaids were so gorgeous, and to top if off, they were all incredibly sweet. I had a great time photographing them getting ready, and I know Jen enjoyed capturing the guys. Everyone just looked fantastic, and we were really honored to take part in such a beautiful day.

We hope you guys are having an amazing honeymoon and just RELAXING! (oh, and checking the computer to see your sneak peek!) ;)

That. Dress <3

11 absolutely beautiful ladies!

And of course, 8 handsome gentlemen :)

They had an exchange of letters between the two of them before the ceremony started. So sweet!

Greek traditions...yay!

A couple of the guys performed an incredible dance for Alex and Ryan..it was AMAZING!

I don't know much about sorority and fraternity traditions when it comes to weddings, but I believe they were calling this the Sweetheart Song. It was really adorable!

One of my all-time favorites!