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!