Brenda + Roel's Wedding

Brenda and Roel were married at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, with a reception following at Bay Oaks Country Club.

There were smiles, smiles, smiles all around with this couple! With large families on both sides (who welcomed me right in), it was a big celebration as this handsome fireman and beautiful cardiologist tied the knot.

At the reception, one of the musicians from Divisi Strings jumped up and joined in with Mariachi Vargas! It was a sight to see, and pretty great entertainment for all. Brenda & Roel had chosen a collection of popular music for the strings to play, and I was briefly reminded of "The Wedding Singer" when they performed "Don't Stop Believin'!" After dinner when Divisi was performing their last song in anticipation of PRP Entertainment's party music for dancing... they played along with the first song! It was grrrreat and everyone enjoyed it so much : )

For the rest of the evening, everyone danced the night away-- except for the "special" dances for the couple and their parents, the dance floor was FULL all night long! Congrats to Brenda and Roel, and my apologies for taking so long to finally get you guys up on the blog.  I am especially appreciative of the fact that they seated me at a table for dinner alongside family, place card and all.  Although we work very long hours on the wedding day, many couples overlook the fact that we do need to rest our feet from time to time... and eat : )

Kudos to Dream Bouquet for providing such gorgeous florals!

The Hughes Family

The Hughes family... oh, we go way back. Way back to when I convinced Marc (Daddy) to pick up the phone and call my intern officemate, Stacy (Mommy) and ask her out.

Here we are, years later, and they're the parents of some very sweet and adorable tripelets: Annalee, Celia, and Wyatt.

We met at a little gazebo area near Memorial Park for their family portraits, just in time to get some Christmas cards out!

Tiffany + Louis's Wedding

Tiffany & Louis were married at the incredible Hotel Zaza this fall!  With a red and black theme that suite the couple to a tee, they held an intimate gathering for family and friends.

Tiffany was absolutely stunning in her crystal belted gown of silk taffeta, walking down the candlelit aisle adorned with giant red rose topiaries.  After the ceremony, the bride and groom joined their guests for a cocktail hour (with signature PB&J martinis!) and dinner, followed by cake, fun, and dancing.

Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Auricchio!  Many blessings for happy, healthy years together : )

Vendors:

Wedding Flowers by Lisa

Edible Designs by Jessie

Bella Rinova Upton (hair)

 

By popular demand... another beginner dSLR class on Saturday 1/15!

If you saw this post about this past weekend's dSLR course and wanted to come but couldn't... I'm teaching again this Saturday!

It's a "bring your camera and all your gear and get to know it intimately" kind of afternoon.  You should leave with a better understanding of terms, mechanism, function... and just overall have a more comfy relationship with your camera : )  The office will hold about 7 people comfortably, so we've got spots available for 4 more attendees.  Please contact me via the website's contact form if you'd like to attend.

The course costs $75, and will be held at my office (Montrose near Richmond) on Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

I look forward to hearing from you!  We had a wonderful class this past Sunday and it'll be really cool to see how my little chickadees are spreading their photography wings.

Boudoir for Valentine's Day? It's not too late to be a Sexy Sweetheart!

Want to surprise your guy with gorgeous pinup pics this Valentine's Day?  Sign up for our Sexy Sweethearts event!  There's even a quickie option.

Page-turner sessions can be scheduled on dates before the event as well.  Once your images are posted to your online gallery, you'll have a few days to decide on your top twenty (page turners) or your number one peep shows).  Completed orders will be available for pickup at the studio on Friday 2/11 from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m., and Saturday 2/12 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

A non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your spot at our event (page turner/$200, peep show/$50) and will be applied to your total balance.  Full payment is due at or before your session.

Boudoir is SO MUCH FUN!  Ladies are often a little shy at first, but without fail the sass comes out and we usually laugh our way through the session.  Imagine how surprised and flattered he'll be to know you did this especially for him!  Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns at the e-mail address listed on the promotional piece above.

dSLR Beginners... 4-hour Class on Sunday 1/9

If you own a digital SLR camera and would like to get to know it better, I'm holding class Sunday, January 9 from 2:00-6:00 p.m. (at my Montrose/Richmond area office).

This is a very basic get-to-know-your-camera class, you'll learn what makes that camera tick and how to take better basic photos!  I'll talk a little about the following topics:

• How the camera "sees" light
• Finding the light when you shoot
• Basic composition of a photograph
• What aperture is and how it affects the look of your images
• The importance of choosing the right shutter speed
• What White Balance is and why it's your BFF when set correctly
• What the "best" lenses are for what you'd like to shoot
• When to use your flash, and how to get great images without it

The cost of the class is $75, and it's limited to six attendees.   If you're interested and available, please fill out the contact form on my website and I'll get back with you as soon as possible : )

If you do attend, you'll need to bring:

• Your camera and lenses... and any other gear you'd like to talk about
• Your owner's manual
• 5-10 of your favorite/best shots, printed
• 5-10 shots that you dislike, and would like to learn how to make better

I look forward to hearing from you, and helping you understand your fantastic camera a little more!

Please remember, this is a basic class.  If you have a good understanding of most of the topics in the outline, you might be bored.  I always offer one-on-one help, so don't hesitate to contact me if you're interested in something more along those lines.