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?