Samuel and Dieulanie’s Engagement Session

I met this beautiful couple at their friends’ Balkis and Fritz’s Wedding, and will be photographing their wedding next month. As a videographer, Samuel knows a thing or two about cameras, lighting, and composition (and that wearing a bright color, like red, would look great and really pop in pictures).  So I knew their engagement session had to be awesome.  He’s recorded music videos at the Ancient Spanish Monastery in North Miami, and thought it would be a great place for their engagement session.  It’s been on my list of places to visit due to its’ famed old-world architecture and lush greenery.  The couple and the surroundings were a perfect match, and we spent the afternoon finding cool spots to capture their love for each other.  I think we succeeded, and I can’t wait to capture more loving moments at their wedding!

Michael’s First Birthday Portraits

My most relaxed photo sessions are always my favorite, because they always have the best results.  If you’re a follower of this blog, you’ve heard me say it before.  Be yourself, and I’ll be able to capture photos that are “So You”!  Michael’s mom was on top of the adorable styling for this session, incorporating the Mickey theme he will have for his birthday celebration in a few weeks.  I just love his Mickey outfit, the matching balloons, and of course, Mickey himself.  Michael had the freedom to hang out in the shade at the park, enjoying the beautiful weather.  When he didn’t look our way, we didn’t get upset, we just patiently waited until he did.  When he was hungry, he got some puffs.  In fact, at the sound of shaking the puffs container, he started to crawl towards them, which led to some more great photos.  We finished the session with a cake smash – his first time trying cake!  He seemed to enjoy the sensory experience as much as he enjoyed the taste!  Happy birthday little man.  I had fun hanging out with you this morning, and I hope to get you in front of my camera again as you grow!

Felisha and Jordan’s Wedding

Remember my romantic couple, Felisha and Jordan, and how excited I was for their wedding after photographing their Engagement Session?   These two celebrated their wedding last weekend, and it met my expectations, and then some.  The musical theme from their engagement session carried over, starting with theatrical tickets as their invitation.  I love that the photo they selected is a close up that shows off Jordan’s treble clef watch and Felisha’s eighth note earrings.  Treble clefs could be seen again on the details of Felisha’s pedicure, as well as on some wall decorations and the treble/bass cleff heart cake topper.  Felisha’s grandmother carried their rings in her piano box, and inflatable instruments were present throughout the celebration.

The ceremony really was every bit the “Wedding Musical” that the invitation promised.  The bridesmaids sang, a groomsman and the groom played the guitar, the bride’s parents sang to the couple, the groom played the piano and sang to the bride, and the bride sang to the groom.  Their exchange of vows was no less romantic.  It’s a good thing I don’t speak Portuguese, b/c Felisha’s vows had the entire room in tears, and a crying photographer would be less than ideal! 

The reception kicked off with a choreographed lip-synced dance by the bridal party, followed by the bride and groom’s first dance.  I love the shot of Felisha “playing the piano” on Jordan’s arm.  My favorite thing to capture at any event I photograph are the interactive moments between people, and this event provided many!  This is a really close and connected family.  I especially love the looks in the eyes of the parents of the bride as they sang, the dancing group of sisters, and the two black and whites where the bride and her mom are making the same expression in two consecutive frames!

We finished the night with a bit of my favorite, light painting!  With a dark room and some instruments, the lights, and the theme, shined through. Congrats you two, and with all those sisters, I hope to be around to capture more of your family’s celebrations!

Stella’s Baby Naming

Another joyous occasion for this family!  I have been fortunate enough to photograph Rachael’s baby shower, maternity portraits, a newborn session, and now a baby naming!  It is customary to celebrate when a Jewish baby girl is given her Hebrew name, which she will use when she is called to the Torah, is married, or when she is included in the prayers of others.  Baby Stella was dressed like a little doll, and was alert as family and friends participated in and witnessed the ceremony, followed by a lovely brunch.  Congrats baby girl!

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