A while back I said I wanted to introduce more bridal sessions into my packages and this shoot was the launch of that. There will be more images and info from this series posted soon but for now, I hope you enjoy these...
SAMPLES: Kavita & Govin Wedding
What can I say? I've gotten a bit behind on posting recent wedding. Kavita and Govin, married in Orlando on June 17th, had the best Trinidad island style wedding...well...since my own I guess. Their wedding was a blast, filled with tons of great Curry, live Tassa (traditional drums) players and just a beautiful evening under the tent. Here are some of the best shots from their day.
SAMPLES: Adia & D E-Shoot
Well, if the umbrella wasn't a dead give-away, it rained the day I shot Adia & D's engagement photos. I'll consider myself lucky that I only lost my shoot-through umbrella (for my flash, not the rain) to the wind and rain. Driving to Lake Eola, I thought there was no way we'd get to shoot anything due to what looked like armageddon forming directly over the lake but since this wonderful couple was traveling from Titusville, we figured we'd give it a go. Departing from the usual Panera meeting point we started out on some nearby benches, had my lightstand blow over twice in the strong winds swirling around us. Of course, I was planning to finally get my "couple kissing under an umbrella" shot but never really thought I'd have to do it in a hurricane. Ok, it wasn't that bad but I did have to shoot with a Publix bag over my camera, backing down the sidewalk dodging poles, people and huge raindrops.
In the end, we managed to find some covered places to shoot and the outside patio area of Panera provided it's usual European feel.
Adia and D will be getting married on August 25th in New Smyrna Beach.
SAMPLES: Cherie & Brian's Hard Rock Wedding
This was a great wedding to photograph. Sure, there was pressure in shooting a bridal shop owner's wedding (Lilys Bridal of Orlando) but in the end, I think it was a great day had by all, me included.
This first shot on the staircase was one that Cherie really wanted and I think we did her vision justice. I have also been looking for a chance to do a classic bridal portrait like this so fate met opportunity and this is was the product. The rest of the day produced some really nice images as well. In particular, I love the detail shots, of which there are many at Cherie's request.
I also think the ring shot I did for Cherie & Brian is one of my best, if not the best I have done to date.
Thanks to Laurie of Bliss Weddings and Events for her help, wonderful design, and especially for hand holding my flash (and also getting it off the table where I left it) for the ring shot.
The front lawn of the Hard Rock Hotel was wonderful to shoot on, as was the rest of the hotel's grounds. Very different feel to this place than many other local resorts.
This was just a grab shot of Brian as he was waiting to move to the front lawn for our post-ceremony shoot.
Again, a grab shot of sorts. I don't think Cherie was doing this on purpose other than to get her dress fanned out. I like the movement and shapes in this shot.
There were many wonderful details in this wedding like these towering center-pieces.
The reception room was a challenge to light because of all the high center-pieces but I like the end results. 
Ah, the ring shot.
SAMPLES: Marnie & Scott's Wedding
Ok, this is what I saw when I first walked up to the venue...more later...don't worry, I assure you all's well that ends well no matter the, well, ominous beginnings.
Oh, and it gets better. See that red circle? That's the door to the bride's dressing room. That air-conditioner on the roof...you guessed it, the one supplying Marnie's room. The yellow door (the stairs from which were almost completely blocked by debris from the fallen tree) is where Marnie was to enter the ceremony area from...which of course was the area I was standing in to take this picture. Much more later.
Alas, everything did get sorted out and preparation began, smiles were seen and although the door to the room had to stay open, it wasn't even too bad without air conditioning. In fact...
The door provided some great light and really added something to a room that was a bit spartan. This was one of those weddings where things happened for a reason and I think while trees almost taking out the wedding planner/bridal room and high winds threatening to blow away the entire ceremony site seem like bad things, in the end, I think they just added some drama that Marnie and Scott took in stride better than any couple I have seen facing these kind of things. Kudos to them.
The rest of the day went well, albeit a bit behind but considering the obstacles they faced early in the day, the delay was understandable and not really an issue.
One of the more interesting moments came when Marnie was to make her entrance through that door with the yellow circle and there was a few large branches and much debris blocking the way. Between Jennifer (of Magnoila Solutions Weddings and Events) and I, we managed to get the path cleared and the show went on. I have to admit that while I would love to chalk up my efforts entirely to chivalry, I did have a selfish motive too...
This path was much better to shoot than the alternative (them walking out of the door with the red circle).
Here are a couple more shots from the rest of the day. Marnie & Scott both prefer black and white so you will see more of that in this wedding than I may normally do although I admit to having a strong affinity for B&W myself.
Thanks to Jennifer (planner) and Chris (my assistant) for all your help.