Be-Cuz

My cousin Tina has got to be one of my biggest cheerleaders! She is the first to comment on any photo I post on my personal and professional Facebook pages and tags on to other comments made by others. She has even recommended me to friends down here in Florida... did I mention she lives in upstate NY?

It only seemed fitting to photograph her beautiful family when they came down this past week for a vacation. It was quite the adventure. I thought it would be fun to take them to a beautiful "Florida"-like spot for their family photo. We agreed to meet before the sun began setting, about 5pm-ish... good light. Unfortunately, they got caught up in horrible traffic due to an accident on the Interstate and didn't make it until almost 6pm. With little light to work with, we called it a night, grabbed dinner and agreed to do it all over again the next afternoon.

Take 2.... Perfect! We made it with full light and got some really nice stuff..... We got it! LOVE THIS PICTURE! Not only are they very photogenic but they are great actors too.... we were freeeeeeezzzzzing!!! :)

Little did we know when we planned this, we would be smack dab in the middle of a freak arctic weather blast. The winds off the lake were insane as you can see by the photo below. WE.WERE.COLD.

Thank you Tina, Bill, Becky, Joe and Brandon for a fun time! We were cold but it sure was fun hanging with you guys!! Hope to see you back soon 'Cuz! :)

Makin' Some Magic!

By far one of my most exciting shoots to date. Central Florida Doctor magazine's February cover story was on the Orlando Magic's team doctor. I was given an NBA "press pass" to cover the cover! It was quite humbling to be sitting in between the photographer for Getty Images and the AP. Did I mention that "sitting" meant on the floor? As in.. on the court under the baskets? Yeah... it was an experience I won't soon forget.

Here are a few of my favorite shots from the game...

They call him Superman for a reason folks....

Not a work of art... but did I mention I was sitting on the court, close to the action? Maybe a bit too close? The dedicated photographer that I am, I took the shot and then covered my camera in case of impact... which didn't happen. :)

A Park Avenue Wedding

I had the pleasure and privilege of capturing Lisa and Duane's special day. The wedding was held in the courtyard of local bistro and it was simply beautiful! It was an intimate affair with only family in attendance.

I was a bit concerned that the recent arctic blast Central Florida had experienced, would impact the beautiful flowers and greenery all around Winter Park. The bride was so beautfiul, eyes were only on her and the flowers were quickly forgotten!

I had the sometimes rare opportunity of being able to spend some quality photo time with the bride and groom and I captured some beautiful images of this very happy couple!