Roof-Top Nuptials

The sun was making it's way west-ward this past Sunday evening as Lisa and Alan prepared to celebrate their love. It was this very lighting that allowed me to take this stunning silhouette of Lisa, captured just moments before their roof-top ceremony began.


The roof-top garden was the setting for this beautiful wedding.


I am often asked what my favorite thing about photographing weddings is... it would have to be that no two are alike. I never know where the next wedding will take me. This wedding was no exception...

From the roof-top ceremony in College Park to Washburn Imports, where the reception was held. Washburn Imports ranked in the Top 5 in Orlando furniture in 2008. Yes, the reception was in a furniture store but this was not a furniture box store... this store looked like it was set up just for patron's to enjoy while sipping a beverage from their full service beer/wine bar. Imports from around the world outfitted this amazing store. The back Imperial Room is where the band "The Red Coats" covered all of those fun 60's songs that make you want to get up and dance!

Groom Alan, who it turns out is quite the guitar player, joined the band for several songs.

Lisa enjoyed watching her groom play.


The atmosphere at this reception was amazing quite simply enjoyable. Congratulations Lisa and Alan! Your ceremony was absolutely touching and will not be soon forgotten by any who had the privilege of attending!

CFL Doc October

October 2010 Cover - The Community that Paddles.
This shoot took place at the Orlando Rowing Club boathouse on Lake Fairview in Orlando. Because all of the doctors involved in this shoot are surgeons with busy morning schedules, we had to shoot late in the day. The sun was harsh so I thought it would be fun to have them wear their shades. I really liked the look and so did the editor! :)

Do you see what they are standing on? It's a floating dock. I.Was.Not.Amused. ;)

This dedicated team of surgeons specialize in oncology... they are passionate about their patients...

They will be paddling in this year's Orlando International Dragon Boat Festival at WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort held in the epi-center of Downtown Disney® Area.... the event will capitalize on the rapid growth of the sport in Florida and the southern states. Introducing the sport to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, the Festival will soon become a marquee event in North America.

Grils Night Out for a Great Cause

I had the privilege of shooting this very worthy event last Saturday at Stein Mart in Casselberry.... all proceeds went to the Compassionate Hands and Hearts Breast Cancer Outreach

Great food and fantastic music set the mood for the fashion show.

Tracy Squadrito of the Oviedo Chicks and Vanessa Echols of Channel 9. Vanessa is a Breast Cancer Survivor and founder of Compassionate Hands and Hearts.

CFL Doc September

September 2010 Cover - Running with a Purpose
This shoot was set in the historic downtown district of beautiful Winter Garden. We got to shoot at my favorite time fo day... early morning. Unfortunately, the cover does not do the sunlight justice. Everything was sunkissed and beautiful.

Also got to meet with Dr. Mercado's fellow teammates, his wife and his business associate.

Shannon and Erik.... It's a Small World After All

I had the privilege of photographing Shannon and Erick's beautiful wedding this past weekend. Family from all over attended this wedding. Love is always in the air when a couple becomes man and wife but it was a bit different. The atmosphere was electric!

See the jewels in the roses? I had never seen anything like this before and wasn't sure if any photo would do them justice... but I think I was able to capture that sparkle!

The bridal session in between the ceremony and the reception was so much fun. These two couldn't keep their eyes off of each other. There was no "pre-cermony" reveal so Erick was in awe of his beautiful bride the whole afternoon.

And why is it a "Small World"? It turns out that the bride and her sister are the next door neighbors of a friend of mine. My friend has spoken very highly of this family for years as her children were close to Shanon and her sister. How fun that I got to see the beautiful young women those two sweet girls that I had heard so much about over the past 14 years, had turned in to. It also made me feel a bit old too... ha!

Erick and Shannon... I wish you the very best! Congratulations on your "Once Upon A Time"....

BUMPS for OCC

The Second Annual Bumps for OCC took place tonight, at the Oviedo Aquatics Center, to raise money for Operation Christmas Child. Regional Director's Scott and Kelli and their daughters host this event to raise money for all of the boxes that will be packed at a box stuffing event that will take place in November. Having travelled to Ecuador and seeing first hand the impact these shoe boxes have on the children that receive them, they are more determined to collect as many boxes as possible this year. Below are photos from the 12 hr event that ran through the night... it was open to young and old alike!

CFL Doc August

August 2010 Cover - On Top of the World
This shoot was super fast. Due to crazy schedules of all involved, we had a very small window of opportunity. We were confined to the inside of the medical facility courtesy of Central Florida's stormy summer afternoons but we made it work.

Dr. Zarate is an amazing individual. His love of climbing and photography captured my attention from the minute we met. His wall is covered with amazing photos of his travels and the mountains he has climbed. Pictures of clouds from above the clouds... he had a really good eye.

Dr. Zarate had just returned from climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro with his family and a heart patient of his. Talk about motivation for a quick recovery, he took his patient climbing! :)

While not used in this month's publication, I thought I would still include one of my favorite shots. Most of the photos used in his story were photos of his climbs.

CFL Doc June

June 2010 Cover - Flyin' High
This shoot was definitely different from the rest of the magazine covers I had shot to date. Dr. Masson really wanted it to be about his kids... all his kids.. the whole team! These super stars, the Diamond Jacks, are an award winning travel little league team. The kids AND the doctor were so much fun to work with!!

Dr. Masson's older son plays on the team while his younger son comes along to practice. I am so glad they were both there the afternoon I met them.

This is, by far, my favorite photo from the session.

Team shot!

Baby Zachary

There's nothing sweeter than a newborn baby. Zachary was no exception! I had the privilege of being his first photographer. Zachary was only three weeks old and as sweet as can be!

One of my favorite shots. Took a different approach to the traditional "Dad supporting him effortlessly with one hand" shot. What do you think?


Proud Mommy and Daddy in their first family photo.

Congratulations Rachael and Matt!

They Did... Again!

Chris and Deanna renewed their vows this Saturday in what was a sweet and memorable ceremony. In a move that would make most women green with envy, Deanna wore the same wedding gown (which was also her mother's) that she wore 10yrs ago!

The groom decided to take a more relaxed approach this time around.

Ten years ago, the bride and groom celebrated at Disney and decided to bring their "ears" along to their renewal.

These cakes were made by the bride. Aren't they beautiful?

Thank you for allowing me to capture your vows the second time around! Congratulations and here's to another ten years!