Nate's Senior Session

Had the opportunity to shoot Nate's Senior session this morning. Just shy of graduation, this photo truly captured the thoughtfulness that is going in to all he is doing these days.

Nate is passionate about his country and one of the things he is seriously considering is enlisting in the USMC. Saw this flag and took the opportunity. The lighting on the flag is courtesy of the beautiful sunlight we got this morning.

Wishing you the very best Nate! Thank you for allowing me to capture you in the final months of your final year of High School. You will go on to do great things be it the USMC, College or ministry.

Kathie and Bob Say I DO

A beautiful wedding followed by an Italian reception! The bride and groom were on Cloud 9 the entire evening.



I had the opportunity to work with an old friend, a groomsman from my own wedding! Because of the size of the wedding, I needed to hire a second shooter. I had recently reconnected with an old friend of ours through Facebook and found out that he too was a photographer living just an hour away. I saw that his work complimented mine... HIRED! We had such a great time working together and learned some things from each other.

Over all a beautiful ceremony and a great reception! Congratulations Kathie and Bob!!

Experiencing Joy

River Run Christian Church put on a women's conference this weekend called "Experiencing Joy". The conference was uplifting, entertaining and full of JOY! What a privilege to be able to attend and shoot the entire event. Here are a few of the moments I captured.

Ronda Rich kept everyone in stitches with her Southern Stories of Faith. I had the privilege of having dinner with Ronda that evening and I have to tell you... she's the real deal. On or off the stage, she is an awesome woman, her Southern accent is endearing and her humour is contagious.

Channel 9's Vanessa Echols was incredible. What a beautiful woman... inside and out. Her testimony touched so many. Her spunk and sense of humor was a departure from the newswoman we watch each morning. What a pleasure to meet this amazing woman!

Crystal Tomlinson is an amazing Worship Leader. She is passionate about her music and her God.

Elizabeth leading worship.... another God's Girl!

All in the Family

March edition of Central Florida Doctor is out. Fun time (even though we were still in the throws of that arctic blast that blew through the Sunshine State in January) getting to know these brothers who share a practice here in town. The original shoot was scheduled a week prior but we were busy having snow flurries....



My favorite shot... didn't make the magazine but I really like it. It captured the mood.

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!