August 29th, 2010
Sneek Peek!!
Barbara and Roger got married yesterday at the Tavern and Chapel in the Garden, and had their reception at the Shores Resort. Barbara was referred to me by Shelly and Eric (see May 6th wedding) who also got married at the Tavern and Chapel. I loved getting to know Barbara and Roger- they were so laid back and their wedding really reflected that. They got married in the chapel by a pastor that did a fabulous job incorporating little personal touches in their short and sweet ceremony. Barbara's daughter was her bridesmaid, and her son was Roger's groomsman. Her brother walked her down the isle, and he did a great job calming her nerves. It was a special day for the whole family to be together, but bittersweet since her father recently passed. He was there in sprit though!
I loved their colors, and the reception hall at the Shores looked so cool with all the pink decorations. The cupcakes were my favorite though, I had to try to not drool on them while I did the detail shots (they smelled SOOOO good!). Their wedding favors were the pink wrist bands, and were dual purpose. They had their name and date on them, but also got them into the bar downstairs to continue the party! It was a fun group and I'm so glad I got to share it with them!
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August 24th, 2010
Want another chance to win?!
For those of you who are bummed they didn't win the bridal show giveaway, you have a second chance :) For this one, I'm giving away an engagement shoot OR Trash the dress shoot in Daytona, Jacksonville or Orlando. All you have to do is "like" our facebook page HERE and leave a comment for which shoot you would like. We'll randomly pick one on Sept. 18th. Tell your friends!
August 23rd, 2010
Have you noticed the lack of "eye candy" in this blog? Yeah...we've been super busy, and had to keep some of our awesome pics under wraps because they are being released soon on other exclusive sites. Which is exciting, but nerve-wracking since I can't share them with you. Not to worry, we'll have new stuff posted next week, and other updates coming soon. We are also switching to a "real blog" so you can follow us easier (and will make updates easier on us).
August 10th, 2010
Stop by and see me at the Daytona Beach FL Perfect Wedding Guide Bridal show! It will be at the Daytona Beach Resort! Show time is 1pm-4pm. I'd love to meet you! Don't forget to sign up for the Engagement shoot give-away!
August 5th, 2010
Congratulations to all the brides I met last week at the Jacksonville, FL Perfect Wedding Guide bridal show. It was at the beautiful Jacksonville public library- which was such a neat venue to host it in. I want to especially congratulate Frances Libreros, for winning our engagement shoot give-away!
July 22nd, 2010
I'm excited about the Perfect Wedding Guide Bridal show this weekend! Come meet me at the Jacksonville Public Library on Sunday 1-5- I'll have wedding package specials, but also the first 150 people in the door get free bridal bands from a local jeweler!
June 27th, 2010
Happy Wedding Day Stephanie and Boyd :) Can't wait to post your pics!
June 25th, 2010
A few teasers for Sarah and Ryan! They had a beautiful wedding by the water at Bayview Event Center. Sarah had a really fun idea of having all the bridesmaids have different color bouquets, and then her bridal bouquet had each accent color! Made for a very pretty display!
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May 20th, 2010
Phew! Mary and Bjorn kept us busy! We started shooting when the girls were getting their makeup done, and closed down the party at the end of the night! They had a great bridal party and huge family, from all over the world! Here are a few sneak peeks and will post more later. The cool thing to note, is the german toasting chalice. The best man read the story...and it was so cool! When I got to the reception I was eyeing this "statue", and was like hmmm, thats pretty- but there must be a story. Well- they flipped it over, and poured wine in both sides! COOL! Click here for the chalice story
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May 8th, 2010
Mary and Bjorn are getting married on the 15th in Daytona Beach. We shot last weekend in Ft. DeSoto, which is where they got engaged. They oozed love for each other like it was nobody's business! We had such a fun time trying to get the shoot done before the sun set. We've had such a cool winter, they wanted to wait to do their e-shoot when it was warm. Well- they got their wish! It was 93 and SUNNY! Phew- don't worry we didn't melt, but we sure tested the holding power of her flat iron and anti-frizz product :)
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May 6th, 2010
Congratulations Shelly and Eric! They got married today at the Tavern and Chapel in the Garden in Port Orange (www.tavernandchapel.com). It was an absolutely beautiful day, very hot but gorgeous. The groomsmen got ready in the train, which is such a neat place, and the girls got ready in the Guest house (which overlooks the river!). The rain storms kept everyone in suspense till the last minute, but the skies cleared and they were able to hold their wedding as planned out under the gazebo. Shelly had a exquisite dress with a beautiful train, (which at times had a mind of its own!) and her something old was her grandmothers ring which she wore on her ring finger. The Tavern and Chapel is always a beautiful place to photograph, and the event staff always handles everything with the utmost care. At their reception Shelly's dance with her father was a big hit, they did a slow dance that in the middle they broke out into a dance montage which was awesome! Her dad can do a mean jig! I've posted a video on the facebook page, it is a hoot! Ryan Grow with Ambient Picture Productions (www.ambientpicture.com) did their video and I can't wait to see what he captured! Thanks again Shelly and Eric for letting me capture your wedding memories! Have fun in St. Lucia on your honeymoon!
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April 28th, 2010
Hello all you recently engaged couples! Congratulations!
Planning a wedding can be overwhelming, as there are many vendors
to pick from in the area. Often just the volume of offers that pack
your inbox can be surprising, and hard to sort through. Bridal shows
can be a one stop shop for all your bridal needs, or just a way to
get some fun ideas if you are early in the planning stages. I will
be participating in two bridal shows this summer, one in Jacksonville
July 25th, and one in Daytona Beach, August 15th. As a special incentive
for those newly engaged, or for those with a few things left to check
off on their wedding list, I'm offering a drawing for free tickets
to those shows. To enter, just email (info at clearlyinfocus.com)
which show you are interested in going to, along with your name, address
(to mail your tickets if you win), and wedding date. I'll draw 6 for
the Daytona show on August 5th, and 6 for the Jacksonville show on
July 8th. Winners will be notified by email, and will also be listed
here on this blog.
I'd love to meet you!
April 24th, 2010
How can you go wrong with a beautiful bride and a handsome groom in uniform!? Jamie and I shot Kelly and Joe in St. Augustine last weekend. It was a beautiful day, a little windy but that kept them from getting too hot in their formal attire. We gave them an extra session because a during their ceremony the pastor wouldn't allow any photos at all. No guest photos, and no professional photos. That was tough. It was the first wedding I worked where I didn't watch them get married through a lens. It was a nice change in perspective though! I love shooting in St. Augustine, the historic district has so many options and the water and the Fort are walking distance! And who can pass up Kilwins Ice Cream, or fudge, or waffle cones, or carmel covered apples...etc! I digress, back to the shoot! Here is a sneak peek-
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April 13th, 2010
Here is a sneak peek for the Family shoot yesterday. Switch to high res if you'd like (bottom right "HQ" button).
April 12th, 2010
What a great weekend! We shot Kelly and Joe's wedding on Saturday, then had a great family shoot yesterday. Phew! The family shoot consisted of three couples and their kids. It was pretty windy so we didn't get to use the bubbles I brought. Those are always fun. Below is a sneak peek for Kelly and Joe, will tell more later! They had so many neat things at their wedding. Hint* Going to Disney made it into their vows!
March 30th, 2010
Arizona has been treating me reeeeal good :) The weather is awesome (except rain forecasted for April 1st! Bad April fools joke) and I've been able to take in the diverse culture of the area. I've checked out the hustle and bustle of the thriving arts scene, enjoyed the finer side of things in Scottsdale, and have visited a few area parks. My favorite being the Grand Canyon! It has been a nice way to recharge and slow down. I even got in front of the camera (which never happens!) and pretended I know how to do yoga! The Grand Canyon is absolutely beautiful! Things have been going a mile a minute, so it is nice to be able to take time to enjoy the view!
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March, 15th 2010
Spring is just around the corner! We've got several family shoots set up for spring break vacationing families, and easter portraits. I love everything about this season, it is so nice to shoot outside!
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February, 13th 2010
Here is my meet and greet schedule for the next few weeks, I'd love to meet you. Email me to select your time!
2/13 Minneapolis MN, 2/20 Albany NY, 2/22 Daytona Beach FL, 2/24 Jacksonville FL, 2/25 Kissimmee FL, 2/28 Phoenix AZ, 3/8 Las Vegas NV. As you can see, I have no problem traveling and I'd love to cover your destination wedding! (remember I have no extra travel fees!)
February, 12th 2010
Happy (early) Valenties day! Hopefully you shouldn't need a designated day to tell the one you love, that you love them....but don't forget to tell them today! (and tomorrow...and the day after!)
January 30th, 2010
Why do an engagement session? Well for starters you'll get awesome photos for save the dates, announcements, signature matts, guest books, and table settings- But it is also a great way to get to know your photographer before your wedding.
January 25th, 2010
We had a great time at the Jacksonville Bridal show! I had Brian and Jamie (Oct 25th 2008) help me out at the booth. Nothing better than an actual in person client testimonial! I was once again next to the chocolate fountain, so you can only imagine what is on my mind! Chocolate Trash the dress session!! Now to find a willing bride, there has to be a chocolate loving bride out there. You could strike a promo deal with a dress dry cleaner- if they can get chocolate out, they can get anything out!
January 1st, 2010
Happy New Year! WOW Twenty-Ten sounds a little futuristic, but I guess "the future" is here :)
December 2nd, 2009
Here are some album pages from Suzi and Aaron's wedding. As I was going through the images I remembered what a neat "cake" they had! They did cupcakes, stacked to look like a cake. They were frosted in the wedding colors, and looked pretty cool!
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November 16th, 2009
Here is a sneek peek for Shelly and Eric! Jose (assistant shooter) and I shot in Ponce Inlet, and it was a perfect setting. I am shooting their wedding at the Tavern and Chapel in the Garden in May, and I'm so excited. The gardens are beautiful, and the staff takes great care of the bride and groom and the guests. I can't wait :)
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November 8, 2009
Matt and Andrea's album is finished- tell me what you think! I've seen many people put the engagement session album near the guest book, its a great way to share with your family. See earlier posts for more pics from this shoot, which was photographed by Jose and me.
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November 1, 2009
Family is important, and the end of the year provides a few holidays to get the whole family together and celebrate! If you are planning a vacation to FL or just getting the family together, give us a call for your family portraits. Here are a few new edits of shoots from our portrait team.
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