And the award goes to... {Wedding-Deerfield Beach, FL}

I would like to start off by saying "Thank You" to the beautiful bride, Bianca.  I have been fortunate enough to have only worked with extremely pleasant clients since I started my business, however, I will say that Bianca was by far one of the most down to earth and calm brides I have encountered.  She truly gives off such an amazing energy.  Perhaps the reason why she so clearly stood out in my mind as the recipient of the "calm bride award" is due to the circumstances surrounding her day.  By circumstances, I am referring to the fact that she was planning to have a beautiful beach ceremony on a day when there were literally hurricane like conditions.  The forecast the evening before called for 80% chance of rain, and when I say it rained, it POURED.  Gusts of wind combined with torrential downpours forced the ceremony indoors at her reception venue, Oceans 234, increasing her budget and casting, what many would say, a dark cloud over her special day.  Bianca did not allow the rain to damper her spirit and she was GLOWING as you can see in the photos below!  Congratulations to the beautiful bride and "the one her soul loves"...may their happiness forever radiate as strongly as on their wedding day! 

PS: I forgot to mention that Bianca made her own wedding cake (which was very yummy, I might add) and that the top layer "slid" while being transported to the venue...she didn't even flinch and, it all worked out wonderfully! 

Such a handsome little ring bearer!

So happy as husband and wife!

 A beautiful moment shared between Mother & Daughter.  I am pretty certain there wasn't a dry eye in the place when she dedicated a very special song to her mommy!

 Their two beautiful children!

Too much dancing led to a "blow out" of his shoe...a little tape and he was back on his feet!

 And they lived Happily Ever After...

A Baby Girl is on the Way! {Deerfield Beach, FL}

How fun and exciting it was to photograph Deana and Frank in the early hours of the morning!  Deana came prepared with many props and wardrobe changes.  (She even had a full sized mirror, scissors, safety pins and double-sided tape!!!)  Her maternity shots came out beautiful and I look forward to capturing photographs of little Tessa once she arrives at the end of May!

Waiting for Baby Noah... {Boca Raton, FL}

I had the pleasure of photographing one of my former coworkers last weekend.  I have always admired her for being such an amazing and friendly woman with a very keen sense of fashion!  I felt honored when she contacted me to book a maternity shoot.  She, of course, did not disappoint with her sparkling personality and her spectacular accessories!  She even found the perfect spot on the beach to capture her memories.  Congratulations, Melissa and Michael!  I can't wait to meet little Noah once he arrives!

Just gorgeous! I am so in love with the necklace she wore and the way it caught the sunlight!

 I thought it was adorable that she had her toes painted BLUE in anticipation of her little guy's arrival!

Coming soon... {Maternity Shoot-Deerfield Beach, FL}

The D'Aries family is patiently awaiting the arrival of their first little one!  They chose not to find out the gender of the baby, so when their bundle of joy makes it's appearance, it will be a wonderful surprise for all!  I am very excited to take newborn photos of their little guy or gal in just a few weeks!  Here are a few of the belly shots we captured at the beach on another beautiful, South Florida day.

    

Congratulations, Amanda and Dan! {Wedding-Deerfield Beach, FL}

I am fortunate enough to say that I was so busy with bookings this holiday season that I haven't really had time to post photos of the fabulous people I was able to photograph!  I wanted to share some photos from a beachside wedding that took place on December 12, 2010.  Congratulations to the bride and groom!  

 The beautiful bride, sporting her shades on a gorgeous South Florida day!

The handsome groom, sporting his dress blues.

First kiss as husband and wife!

 They're dancers...could you tell??