Wednesday, October 31, 2007

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

Ziggy the Witch

Yoshi the Pirate


Louie the Warlock


Mac the Old Wizard

The witching hour - Happy Halloween!


Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Halloween from our family to yours! Enjoy and have a safe one!

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

80TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION












On Saturday I made the jump from Florida to North Carolina to attend my Grandmother's 80th birthday celebration. The family worked hard to make this a big surprise and it worked out great! I was so glad I was able to be there and visit with family members - some of which I haven't seen in nearly 20 years. One of the greatest ideas was a table set up with photos from my Grandmother's life. I love looking at nostalgic photos - they really are the only way to preserve our pasts, which is part of why I am in this business. The beautiful image of her posted on the blog was taken when she was in her early twenties - as lovely then as she is today! I love you Grandma and I am glad I was able to share in your party!

AUBREY AND PHILLIP WEDDING
























Love you Aubs :-)


Last Friday I photographed the wedding of Aubrey and Phillip in Orlando, FL. This wedding meant a lot to me because one, Aubrey is one of my closest friends and two, because Aubrey has waited a long time to find the right man for her. I have to say, this was one of the few times I actually choked up during a wedding and totally broke into tears saying goodbye.

Aubrey, since I met you in the Photo Program a decade ago, I have become close with not only you, but your entire family. I have always admired you for sticking to your convictions, taking such loving care of your family and simply being such an amazing and strong woman! I love you dearly and know that your marriage to Phillip will be a strong and loving one - he is a wonderful man. Congratulations!!!

Thursday, October 25, 2007

AUBREY - BRIDAL SHOOT



























Today (well technically yesterday seeing that it is 3:30AM) I photographed Aubrey's bridal shoot. Aubrey has been one of my dearest friends for a decade now and she has always been one of my favorite people to photograph (I think the why is fairly evident; Aubrey, you should have been a model!!) We took the hour-and-a-half drive to St. Augustine, Florida to conduct the shoot. All in all I shot 1100 photos - ridiculous ... but I couldn't resist. Aubrey, the shoot was amazing and I had a blast!! I can't wait for the wedding! Love you!