Amanda and Evan's Pink November Wedding

Amanda and Evan were wed in early November at the historical Royal Poinciana Chapel in Palm Beach. The Church is located along the river providing us with an amazing sunset view of downtown Palm Beach. As the wedding party headed back to the Colony Hotel, the guests were entertained on the terrace with Amanda and Evan's custom monogrammed Cornhole :+) The reception was beautifully lit up with pink uplighting accenting the gold centerpieces in addition to monogrammed Party Poppers for their guests.  Amanda and Evan choose a unique song as their 1st dance - video to posted soon :+) Congratulations to Amanda and Evan! You're wedding was beautiful and I'm truly blessed to have been able to capture your memories!

Deb and Orlando's February Wedding

Deb and Orlando tied the knot at the Delray Beach Golf Club in late February.  The couple shared their intimate ceremony with those closest to them including each of their children.  Deb and Orlando's love story began as friends in High School and as time grew they lost touch over the years.  As time passed, fate reunited their friendship and turned into a beautiful partnership of love.  The best part of my job is watching love bloom - spending time with Deb and Orlando was an amazing experience.  They are completely mesmerized by each other; time seems to stop when he looks into her eyes as her face lights up with happiness.  Deb's daughter gave a toast during the reception that was heartfelt and of course brought Mom to tears.  Thank you Deb and Orlando for allowing me the opportunity - it was a pleasure indeed! I wish you both all the love and happiness the world can offer :+) Lots of love........

Deb & Orlando's E-Session

Deb and Orlando, quite the spicy salsa couple they are!!! The couple are planning an intimate wedding in late February at the Delray Beach Gold Club.  We started our afternoon with lunch at a Greek restaurant in downtown City Place so I could meet the couple for the 1st time :+) Afterwards, we headed over to the beautiful Bethesda by the Sea to take advantage of the courtyard scenery and lots of laughs!!!  I would of liked to have spent the rest of of our evening there, but unfortunately there was an event so we had to hurry it up. Their engagement session didn't end there, so we headed back over to City Place to capture the city lights and downtown activity.  Deb and Orlando couldn't stop laughing the entire session as they enjoyed themselves as so did I.  Afterwards, we all needed a late night boost and ended our evening with Starbucks.....it doesn't get better than that!!!!  Thank you both for a fun and giggly e-session, lots of memories to remember! I look forward to seeing you in a few weeks for the BIG DAY!!!!!

Michelle & Greg's Winter Wonderland Wedding

In early December, an early winter wonderland snow had made an appearance for Michelle and Greg's ceremony at Benvenuto's in Boynton Beach.  Snowflakes had fallen onto the aisle just as Michelle begun her walk towards her future husband.  Just before we left the hotel for the ceremony, Michelle was surprised to have received a saxophone along with a sweet note :+) In addition to surprises.....Michelle and her Father had put on a pre-rehearsed routine at the end of there Father/Daughter slow dance; yes....it was YouTube material and all of their guests couldn't stop smiling!  All of the decor was provided by Dream Makers from Boyton Beach and their team did an amazing job executing Michelle and Greg's Winter Wonderland themed wedding. As their 1st dance song of choice, they choose  "Somewhere beyond the Sea" by Frank Sinatra which best described the soulful couple. Thank you Michelle and Greg for providing me the opportunity to have been apart of your day! I wish you the very best as you start your new journey as husband and wife!!!!

Crystal & Miguel's November Wedding

The month of November has always been known for "a time of giving and a time to be thankful".....which is why Crystal and Miguel chose the weekend of Thanksgiving,  to give each other their love for one another. The couple celebrated their day with their 1 yr old daughter at their side as they were introduced as husband and wife at the reception.  Luckily for me, the ceremony had ended before the sun had set so I had the opportunity to capture the beautiful colors of the sky. The reception decor was designed by Crystal; the wishing well tree stood on top of the place card table with crystal garland twinkling throughout.  The entertainment and uplighting was provided by Dennis, owner of  Devine Entertainment whom did an amazing job with the monogram on the cake wall. Crystal and Miguel, my best wishes to you both! Thank you deeply for choosing me to capture your special day!!!  

Gabriela & Brinton's August Wedding

Gabriela and Brinton tied the knot in early August at the magnificent DeSantis Chapel in Palm Beach.  The DeSantis Chapel serves as a house of worship for the students of  Palm Beach Atlantic University, whom both Gabriela and Briton attend as music majors.  I met the couple in July as we discussed their wedding plans and their connection was instantious as they couldn't deny their love for one another!!  The ceremony was breathtaking as the stained glass window provided a religious ambience.  The newly weds walked down the aisle after saying, "I do", with smiles beaming the entire walk down.  The reception commenced at the Embassy Suites in PGA.  Gabriela and Brinton, congratulations on celebrating your nuptials; I wish you many years of happiness and thank you both for allowing me to be apart of your day.

Katy & Ryan's May Wedding

Katy and Ryan celebrated their wedding nuptials of the beautiful greens of the Stuart Yacht and Country Club in Stuart, Florida.  After many months of planning from Indiana and France, the wedding couldn't be any more spectacular than they had planned for.  Katy, a local native to South Florida, whom I'm proud to have known since childhood, had waited patiently for her "dream day" to become "real". Ryan, a native of Indiana and working abroad in France, was immediately astounded by the beauty of his bride as she walked down the aisle. The couple chose "Walking in Memphis" as their first dance - their bliss was an amazing experience to watch as Ryan twirled her on the dance floor. To top off the evening, Katy's older brother whom is on active duty with the Military and was not able to attend the festivities, had a pre-recorded his toast that was played during the reception - absolutely speechless for all! Thank you both for an incredible wedding! I wish you many years of happiness as you start your journey as husband and wife! My very best.....XOXOXO

Alex & Zaklina's Wedding, "All dressed up in Purple"

Alex and Zaklina pledged their love on April 9th, 2011 at the Lutheran Church - Holy Cross  in Palm Beach followed by their reception held at the PGA Marriott. The couple has choosen the color Purple in various shades and Ivory; both the maids and groomsmen wore matching attire. Zaklina with her amazing green eyes wore an Alfred Angelo dress coordinated with a pair of gold Aldo glitter heals.  During the reception, I was able to sneak them off into the hotel lobby for a few minutes just for some "one on one time".  Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Alex Larriu, thank you for allowing me to capture your unforgettable day! I wish you both the very best !!  

Brad & Danielle, a "Pink and Tiffany Blue inspired wedding"

Brad and Danielle declared their love in the witness of their friends and family on February 26th, 2011 at St. Ignatius Loyola in Palm Beach Gardens followed by their reception at the PGA Marriott. As some of you may remember, I shot their engagement session back in mid December, in addition to having the opportunity to partake in my 1st South Florida wedding (which is my hometown where I grew up). Brad and Danielle, truly a passionate, loving and beautiful couple displayed tears of happiness as they vowed their selves to each other. Their large wedding party was amazing....we had tons of fun laughing and sharing jokes as I had them pose; truly a wedding party I will never forget :+) The reception room displayed the colors of hot pink accented with Tiffany Blue flower centerpieces.  To top off the wedding, Brad and Danielle had rented a vintage Chrysler Desoto limo providing me with many photo opportunities! Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Brad Misskelley, thank you for giving me the opportunity to be apart of your special day! I wish you both many years and happiness, love and good fortune!   

Zaklina & Alex's Engagement Session

Zaklina and Alex, my 1st engagement couple of the new year.....and my......it was a memorable one! Zaklina, a European goddess with the most amazing green eyes that could make any mans knees fall to the ground accompanied with her Latin lover, Alex whom had me laughing half the photo shoot with a great personality.  Zaklina and Alex.....both filled with passion nevertheless, with the location picked by the bride couldn't have made their engagement shoot any less romantic than it was!! I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to be apart of their wedding in April 2011 in Palm Beach Gardens.  Thank you both for an amazing session :+)

Brad & Danielle's Engagement Session

Meet Brad and Danielle....my last photo shoot of 2010 and well worth the wait!!

The two lovebirds met a few years back while attending college at PBA in Palm Beach; Danielle, more than just beauty but also brains as she graduated with a Doctorate’s degree in Pharmacology and Brad with a Degree in Business. Brad romantically asked for Danielle’s hand in marriage on the island of Bahamas of this year and are planning a February 2011 wedding. Their engagement session consisted of 3 locations, beginning at a Minor League Baseball Stadium (as Brad grew up playing sports) and ending the evening on the beaches of Palm Beach while the sun set across the horizon. Brad and Danielle….both extremely passionate, exhibited romance throughout the day and were sooo much fun to work with!! I’m looking forward to shooting my first wedding of 2011 in Palm Beach as this will be my 1st wedding in South Florida!

Baby Gianna

Please welcome Baby Gianna Alyse, born 11.03.2010 @ 7lbs,50z; proud parents to Jen & Kesone! The new parents had welcomed me back to Palm Beach since last visiting them in August for their maternity session.  At 1 month old, Gianna has her Mother's lips and Father's taste for Hip Hop music as we jammed out during her photo session; they both agree that having a child is like "a love like no other".  Like most newborns, Gianna was awake for about 1 hour so I was able to take photos of her sweet brown eyes.  As she gently fell asleep in her Mother's arms, I had the opportunity to snap away! Afterwards, I took a few pics of the nursery.....the decor is very modern and chic with bright colors of purple, 2 shades of pink and gray with white butterflies attached to the wall; without a doubt, Gianna will never have to worry about not being a "trendsetter" especially with her Mother's impeccable taste in fashion. Congratulations to Jen & Kesone on your greatest love!!!

Jen's little bundle of joy

Meet Jen + Kesone, soon to be parents of a baby girl due in November. I traveled to Palm Beach to share an afternoon of high fashion maternity with the momma to be. Jen is truly a natural when it comes to the camera as this is her 2nd shoot with me in the past year....I love returning clients :+) I'm looking forward to meeting their bundle in just a short time! Congrats Jen + Kesone on becoming parents....it's such an amazing gift!!