Yay!!!

  I'm so happy to receive The Knot Best of Weddings 2012 Pick!  

Veil Fine Art Series

   It's not often that I have a bride that has a long veil for her beach wedding, so when I learned that Laura was going to have a long veil I was excited and wanted to play around a bit after the ceremony to see what kind of unique photos she and I could create.  At first Laura was a bit shy and maybe thought I was weird for telling her to basically wrap herself up in her veil and slowly turn around and move with it and out stretch her arms... but after a few twirls I think she got into it and I'm glad she did because I think these images are AMAZING!  Can you imagine one... or two... of them as a canvas piece?  I can!  

2011 FAVORITES

This little cutie had her eye on the wedding cake, and I had my eye on her.

 Reflecting back on 2011 and the many wonderful people I have met and the 30 weddings I have photographed, I felt like sharing some of my personal favorite images from each wedding.
 Often times a photographer's favorite will differ from a clients, so I'll offer a little insight as to why each of these images are special for me...  I've also decided to show wedding and trash the dress or day after sessions, and not bridals, engagements, and boudoir and commercial sessions simply because there are soooo many images overall.  :-)

For over a year I have wanted to get a shot with a bride and groom on a jet ski. Chris and Lori Gordon decided to spend their honeymoon here in Panama City Beach and were interested in some fun photos on the beach in their wedding attire... towards the end of their "dry" more formal photography session, Chris and his bride jumped on a jet ski and had a blast riding around St. Andrews State Park 

   Melanie is not quite the high heel wearing type of gal, so on her wedding day she sported a pair of her favorite converse high tops and danced the night away comfortably at The Boatyard,  in Panama City Beach.

Alyssa and Chris's wedding at the Brokaw-McDougall House in Tallahassee, Florida was a beautiful setting for a vintage inspired and fun wedding.  As Alyssa and her bridesmaids laughed it up Alyssa's father enjoyed a few minutes alone after most of the festivities had finished.

 Michelle and Christopher were married in Camilla, Georgia. With the majority of my weddings taking place at the beach, I was determined to capture an image with the two of them on a country dirt road... shortly after their ceremony, I got it.  :-)


What I like about this image is that it is not your average wedding cake photo. Heather and Chad's cake was kept in the wine cellar at The Owl Cafe, in Apalachicola Florida, which was a good idea since they umm... didn't cut the cake until almost midnight. ;-)

 I love this beautiful bridal portrait that was taken moments
 before Melanie and Jonathan were to wed
at The First Presbyterian Church, in Panama City, Florida.






    Aaron and Amanda were married at the Vue on 30a, in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. I couldn't help but be emotionally moved by the love this officer has for his lovely lady, which is apparent as they exchanged vows.




















  Brittany and Jonathan were married at Carillon Beach, in Panama City Beach, Florida.  With a variety of so many wonderful settings at this unique location, I was able to capture this romantic moment "before" Brittany and Jonathan walked down the aisle, or rather... walked down the beach to profess their love for each other and commit the rest of their lives to one another.

Jessica and Myles were married 

at Vue on 30a, in Santa Rosa Beach. 

 I absolutely love this image of Jessica

before the ceremony and this simply 

classic black and white image of her with 

Myles shortly after the ceremony.

 
  These two little ballerina flower girls from Amanda
and Kurt's wedding were quite interested in their flower
pails before leaving to Eglin Beach Park Okaloosa Island.

  MORE PHOTOS TO COME!

A little FYI for brides to be.... :+)

    I recommend reading this article!!! 

http://shine.yahoo.com/beauty/bridal-beauty-advice-real-brides-210700685.html

      I agree with most of what this article says except the professional make up part.... I do advise using a professional make up artist for your make up... a trial run before your wedding day is GREAT way to insure you are happy with the way you look and that it suits your personal style. 
    Also, one thing you may not know.... you always want your eyes to "pop" a little more than your usual everyday look. It makes a HUGE difference in your photographs. 



 

Another GREAT accolade!! The Knot Best of Weddings!!

Yay!!!!      This is some good news!!   Waiting for the "official" badge... if you will to display on my blog and website.   I am delighted to inform you that you've been selected as a recipient of The Knot Best of Weddings 2012! Congratulations on being voted #1 in your market!   :+)

Jet Ski Wedding Photo Shoot!!

Really looking forward to today's shoot!!   Chris and Lori were married last week in Minnesota, eh!   ;-)       And are spending their honeymoon down here in Panama City Beach and want to take some FUN wedding photos in their wedding attire at St. Andrews State Park, so....... what are we gonna do for part of the shoot???  Why, put them on a jet ski of course!!   I've been wanting to incorporate a jet ski into a wedding related shoot for a loooooong time now. Finally!!    :+) 

To Ali and Austin!!

  I'm trying to get this format figured out so you can see your blog post larger.... please forgive the inconvenience of the small image size.... after I contact the company tomorrow I will re-format and and write your proper blog post.... but wanted to go ahead and send this on over to you!!