Candice & Chuck The Esession 7/22/08

Smiles and laughter come so easily to Candice and Chuck. As soon as I put them within inches of each other their interaction is so adorable. Chuck effortlessly scoops Candice up eliciting smiles and giggles from her. You can tell that they both have a love for life and love living in that moment. Chuck loves the sky and clouds. It's funny because I have shot many sessions in the city without even a hint of a fluffy white Cumulus and yet today as if Chuck himself ordered them up, there were so many of these large puffy cotton like clouds dotting the horizon. So, Chuck, I'm placing my order now for your wedding day. Please call in a few more Cumulus clouds, maybe some Stratus and finish it off with a Maui like sunset!

Tracy & Andy The Ession 7/18/08

Well. it is quite possibly the hottest day of the summer! I think it will be topping 1 million degrees today. It's funny how the heat can cause irritability in some people but I like the heat. I think it stems back to so many fond memories that I have of my childhood growing up on the island of Guam. Barefoot, climbing coconut trees and storming the beaches into the ocean. So the heat doesn't bother me and luckily for me Tracy and Andy don't mind it either. They are both up for anything and happily climbed trees and hillsides in our efforts to make beautiful images today. Thank you both so much for your free spirits and easy going ways! Your love for each other is boldly apparent. I know we are going to have fun on your wedding day!

Jessica & David The E-Session 7/13/08

Off to the beach to spend some time with Jessica and David. A beautiful day and as the sun slopes downward in the horizon it feels so serene. I feel very calm and lighthearted today as well. Maybe it's the soft and gentle demeanor that Jessica has or David's easy going grin. Whatever the reason I welcome days like today when the weather cooperates and the mood is lovely in and of itself. I love the feel of these images and I hope you enjoy them as well!

The Wedding of Erin and Nick 7-12-08

I cannot express in words alone how privileged I felt to be capturing these moments today. Erin and Nick took us all on a roller coaster of emotions vacillating between anxiousness, joy, love, excitement, and at moments a bittersweet celebration amongst family and friends. I knew that when this day came that there may be glimpses of sadness because I thought that Erin's brother Sean would be missing from todays celebration. I was partially wrong, Sean's presence was most definitely there. Sometimes when I shoot the details there are significant ones that I may not know the origins or meanings. Sometimes I read the inscriptions to help me ascertain the relevance. Today when I read the card attached to hundreds of single white roses I felt the relevance... "...today is the day I will marry the wonderful man you have brought into my life. In my heart you are always with me..." I had to stop shooting for a moment. This is life happening, not just a job or an assignment. When I shoot a Wedding I absorb myself in the swells of emotions and lives of my clients for that day. By doing this I feel that I can capture the images that they will want to remember. I feel happy when they are happy, excited for them when they are excited and also sad when that emotion presents itself. Empathy... it is what allows me to shoot weekend after weekend after weekend and never be tired of the experience that is your wedding day. Erin and Nick you are as beautiful on the inside as you are on the outside and I thank you both for your warmth, kindness, trust and vulnerability. Whether it was fate or circumstance I am so grateful to have been able to play a part in your day!

















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I love this image. The vastness of the church surrounds Nick as he waits for Erin.

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Erin escorted by her Mom and Dad walk the long aisle towards the Altar. There were tears and moments of anxiousness...





but as they approached within a few feet of Nick the expressions say it all... Joy and happiness =)

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I think the whole church was smiling.
















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I love the entrance. They were high five-ing and chest bumping and really got the crowd cheering.
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Ahhh, parent dances!




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We couldn't resist a little fun with sparklers! You wouldn't know it to look at this image but it's actually hard to write with light and get the letters so precise! Very impressive! I'm looking forward to shooting the trash the dress/post bridal session in the very near future.

The Wedding of Colleen and Jason 7-06-07

I'mmmm backkkkkkkkkk =) Yes, I have disappeared for awhile but I haven't been far. It's been a crazy past few months. I wish I could blog every single session or event that I shoot but I would be doing pretty much blogging and not much of anything else. So, if I don't blog your images it has nothing to do with how much I love one client over another ( I love you all of course)! In June I shot 6 weddings and 10 portrait and/or E-sessions, July had 5 weddings and 12 portrait and/or E-sessions, August is jam packed as well. This is a wonderful thing but in order to maintain quality, editing and albums are taking a little longer than if it were Jan-April when it's not wedding season. I'm back in full swing now catching up on the blog as well as all orders. Thanks everyone for being patient during this busy time of year!

I traveled to Orlando over the 4th of July weekend to spend a few days with the wonderful Colleen and Jason and family! When you say Orlando people immediately think of Mickey and all that Disney encompasses in terms of fairy tales. Well let me tell you, No Disney Magic Necessary! These two are a fairy tale in and of itself!

I arrived at The Ritz Carlton a day early to scope out the surroundings and of course I spied many beautiful locations within the grounds to shoot. I was so excited! I love destination weddings because I'm always challenged and I just love seeing locations with a fresh eye. It's very inspiring.

What was even more inspiring to me is the love between these two. Standing the test of time through high school and college. Also, sacrifices made for love, it just melts my heart. I felt so much support from their friends and families throughout the day for them and I was made to feel like a guest rather than a stranger and for that I thank you all from the bottom of my heart!


The shoes..... Ahhh Stuart Weitzman designed these and they are Oscar shoes... Worn at the Oscar's and designed with up to 2 million dollars worth of diamonds. After the Oscar's the diamonds are replaced with Swarovski Crystals and the shoes are sold at Auction to benefit the Alzheimer's Association. The sash was custom designed to complete the look.


The dress.... This is a Monique Lhuiller. It's lovely and Colleen looked so amazing in it. A timeless and beautiful sillouette was created as the dress hugged every curve in all the right ways.


I love this shot.... Dia is ready to get this shindig going and has the dress off it's hanger, meanwhile Colleen is ever so calm just moments before she is to be married.


Jason looked so dashing as he gets ready.


Simply Gorgeous!








Everyone is all smiles as she walks towards Jason


The smiles continue long after they leave!


These guys were so much fun. I just can't get enough of this lovely florida light! A warmth that's just unexplainable.





The girls refused to be outdone. You go girls!!!























Here's my favorite shot. The small image does it no justice. When I view it on my screen as large as life I'm breathless. I can almost feel this quiet moment as they just hug for a brief second- married now, before they have to go and greet their guests. Close your eyes and think about the one you love more than you could have imagined and you will feel it too.


You can't have a fourth of July weekend without fireworks!! The Ritz Carlton puts on one Fantastic show. Congrats Colleen and Jason! I hope you had an amazing time in the Cayman Islands!