Love Is Love Is LoveI don't know where to start with these two. Writing is not my strength. What's hard is how to convey how magnificent R+J are as individuals and now as husbands. Richard and I spoke on the phone and texted months leading up to their wedding, but we didn't get to meet until the venue walk through and their engagement photos. I know this was going to be the best wedding when Richard wrote "this may be the most fabulous wedding/engagement photo shoot you've ever done". I was sold! I got to hear about how James proposed in Key West on Richard's birthday at sunset, how they both want to be entrepreneurs, and their first date which was supposed to be a bike trip but turned into hours of talking. They also have amazing hearts of service. They spent their first thanksgiving as husband and husband giving back to those in need. What an amazing foundation. It was like we'd known each other forever. We laughed and joked as James walked us through his rustic chic vision for the venue. The engagement photos were the easiest I've done! They're just so naturally in love that no posing was required and I knew their wedding would be just as much fun. The wedding day came and not a cloud was in the sky. The grooms got ready at the Bahia Mar Hotel in Fort Lauderdale and then we had their amazing first look across the street at the Fort Lauderdale Beach Park. Their ocean side first look was a dream. But the first tears of the day came when James surprised Richard with a shadow box of butterflies and a love note in memory of Richard's mom. The whole wedding was a family celebration. All were welcome and everyone was so supportive and ready for them to tie the knot! The ceremony and reception took place at Richardson Historic Park, where James used to work and one of the first places they met. Every detail that James planned out was flawless. He DIYed all the decorations and worked for months gathering and putting it all together. The cocktail hour had personalized yard games, a rustic hanging frame for photos, and even a donut wall. The reception's crowing jewels are the sweet heart table wall and the floral chandelier. The dance floor was never empty, family and friends grooved the night away and smiles were never ending. Their selflessness was only further on display when two of their friends got engaged that night and they took time out of their own wedding to announce it and honor that special couple and memory. I treasured every moment of R+J's wedding day and couldn't be more grateful to help celebrate their beautiful unicorn family. Sending so much love and hoooorayy friends!!! <3 Thank you the the vendors and amazing service team that helped make this such as perfect day! Second Photographer: Femke Tewari Hotel: Bahia Mar Venue: Richardson Historic Park and Preserve Cake: Gallery of Cakes DJ: Cleon Jarrett Catering: Ethos Greek and Bare Bones BBQ Miami Wedding Photographer, Miami Wedding Videographer, Coral Gables Wedding Photographer, Coral Gables Wedding Videographer, Keys Wedding Photographer, Key Wedding Videographer, Kendall Wedding Photographer, Kendall Wedding Videographer, Miami Beach Wedding Photographer, Miami Beach Wedding Videographer, Fort Lauderdale Wedding Photographer, Fort Lauderdale Wedding Videographer, Miami Destination Photographer, Miami Elopement Photographer, Miami Family Photographer, Miami Engagement Photographer, Miami Vacation Photographer, Miami Destination Photographer, Key West Wedding Photographer, Marathon Key Wedding Photographer, Palm Beach Wedding Photographer, West Palm Beach Wedding Photographer, Raleigh Wedding Photographer, Durham Wedding Photographer, Chapel Hill Wedding Photographer, Cary Wedding Photographer, Cary Wedding Photographer, Wilmington Wedding Photographer, Greensboro Wedding Photographer, Burlington Wedding Photographer, Triangle Wedding Photographer, Triad Wedding Photographer, Rome destination photographer, Rome wedding photographer, Rome engagement photographer, Italy Engagement photographer, Italy destination photographer, Italy wedding photographer, New Zealand Wedding photographer, New Zealand engagement photographer, New Zealand travel photographer, New Zealand Destination Photographer, Rome Italy photography, Christchurch, Trollhattan, Sweden, Europe Wedding, Europe Elopement
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Cake Smash! 1st Birthday PartyWhen I first met tiny Luna in Coconut Grove, she was cruising around holding onto chairs and low tables. And then, a week later, just in time for her first birthday, she was a walking machine!! I had soooo much fun celebrating with this amazing family. Luna's grandmother and aunt flew in from all over the world to help wish her the happiest first birthday. Her mom and dad are just the most loving. Mom in hospitality and dad is a firefighter. I love that before they even met, they both wanted to name their future daughter Luna. So amazing God brought them together! Luna rocked her flower head band, cake crown, and adorable outfits form Cary's Treasures. I love the look on her face when cake arrives and she did not hesitate to get into that icing. The cake smash was a success! I have my dear friend Ixa to thank for connecting us!! Enjoy these amazing giggles and joyful adorableness! Miami Wedding Photographer, Miami Wedding Videographer, Coral Gables Wedding Photographer, Coral Gables Wedding Videographer, Keys Wedding Photographer, Key Wedding Videographer, Kendall Wedding Photographer, Kendall Wedding Videographer, Miami Beach Wedding Photographer, Miami Beach Wedding Videographer, Fort Lauderdale Wedding Photographer, Fort Lauderdale Wedding Videographer, Miami Destination Photographer, Miami Elopement Photographer, Miami Family Photographer, Miami Engagement Photographer, Miami Vacation Photographer, Miami Destination Photographer, Key West Wedding Photographer, Marathon Key Wedding Photographer, Palm Beach Wedding Photographer, West Palm Beach Wedding Photographer, Raleigh Wedding Photographer, Durham Wedding Photographer, Chapel Hill Wedding Photographer, Cary Wedding Photographer, Cary Wedding Photographer, Wilmington Wedding Photographer, Greensboro Wedding Photographer, Burlington Wedding Photographer, Triangle Wedding Photographer, Triad Wedding Photographer, Rome destination photographer, Rome wedding photographer, Rome engagement photographer, Italy Engagement photographer, Italy destination photographer, Italy wedding photographer, New Zealand Wedding photographer, New Zealand engagement photographer, New Zealand travel photographer, New Zealand Destination Photographer, Rome Italy photography, Christchurch, Trollhattan, Sweden, Europe Wedding, Europe Elopement
Sunrise on South BeachThis session sold me on sunrise beach sessions. I've never been more excited to wake up in the dark and head to South Pointe Park on at the tip of South Beach. Alli and Chris are just the most amazing and kind humans! Chris is getting his clinical psychology degree and Alli is an incredible nanny and an occupational therapist student. Truly hearts of gold these two. Since Drew just finished his Ph.D. I was more than ready to talk psychology and empathize with tough cases and a never ending research load. I know that any clients these two will have in the future are so lucky to have them. They genuinely care deeply about serving others and being able to do that hand in hand is a real treasure. Just look at their pure joy and overflowing love!! Cant' wait for more adventures together!!
Miami Wedding Videographer | Tampa, Florida | Behind the Scenes, Promotional, & Branding Videos11/9/2017 South Florida Styled Engagement Videography
Remember that dreamy, vintage blue beach session with an amazing piano and gorgeous couple? (If you don't check out my original blog post HERE.) Well, I made 2 more videos from that portrait session! That's a total of 3 different videos from the same day! The first one is at the bottom of the original blog post and celebrates the couple's engagement and the stunning details that surround them!
The above branding video was for the planner and organizer of a series of photography workshops in the Tampa area, April of Mint Forever Photography. The goal was to capture the amazing florals, set up, and she organized and show what what her styled shoots look like! The below video is a promotional and branding for a good friend Nicole of Nicole Marcellus Photography. It was tough trying to get just her in the frame when we were surrounded by so many other talented photographers. But, we somehow managed to get some one on one time with the couple and Nicole's personality really shines through! I love that this BTS video shows not only Nicole's skill with pictures from the session at the end, but also what a fun person she is to work with! I particularly love when she's showing the bride pictures on her camera and the bride smiles and laughs with joy at her portraits. I love the emotions video can capture, adding motion and movement, and stories of the couple and the photographer alike!
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