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Friday, March 19, 2010
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
New Knot ad is done (finally!)
You know those things that sit on your to do list forever (forever meaning a week)? Well for me, that was my new knot ad design. But it's done. Simple and Sweet. =)
Look for the new knot issue coming out very soon...
Look for the new knot issue coming out very soon...
Monday, March 15, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Surf pics for Brent
One of Brent's things that he loves about me is my profession as a photographer. Is it my talent, love and passion for my work, dedication to my craft? No, no...it's the fact that he can con me into going to take pics of him with my "long lens" since he's fo far out there. LOL There was a little swell in the water this weekend so we went out and soaked up some much needed sun and almost spring air. Enjoy!
Monday, March 8, 2010
Katie and Josh's Beach Engagement session
Katie and Josh are such a great couple. SUPER SWEET and we had so much fun!
There are lots more on FB. Add in!!!!
Monday, March 1, 2010
Tara and Lane's E-session in St. Augustine.
Lane proposed to Tara in Saint Augustine. His original plans of proposing at the Lighthouse had to change because Tara was starving and ready for dinner. =) He decided to pop the question at the fort istead. Apparently the sprinklers turned on during the propsal!!! Obviously St. Aug is an important place to them so that's where they chose to do their Engagement Session. We had such a great time wandering the streets. They will be married on the beach in April. Can't wait!
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Angela and Jerry are engaged!
Angela and Jerry are very close friends of mine. They started out as bff's in UNF's running team. They fell in love, and Jerry popped the question over the holidays. They are getting married 10/10/10 in St. Aug. I can't wait!!! I'm having such a great time helping her plan her wedding.
Friday, February 26, 2010
A few pages from Jes and Tyler's album.
Here are a few pages from Jes and Tyler's wedding album. The album is gorgeous, but I just had to share a few pages.
They were married at Casa Marina in Jax Beach on the weekend the Blue Angels were in town. I stepped outside for a few to grab some shots. Low and behold, at that moment the angels made a heart. I love that Jes included in her album selection.
They were married at Casa Marina in Jax Beach on the weekend the Blue Angels were in town. I stepped outside for a few to grab some shots. Low and behold, at that moment the angels made a heart. I love that Jes included in her album selection.
I love adding text from their day. This is a page that shows some of their ceremony photos as well as readings.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
I just have to share!
I always ask every couple how they got engaged. I LOVE the stories! One of my brides just sent a link to get to SEE the proposal. He took her to Islands of Adventure, and she gets put in a show (she has no idea what is going on). He pops out of something and surprises her. Oh, it's just too sweet. Take a look:
Monday, February 22, 2010
Guess what came in the mail today????????
My future in laws were so special sweet to me over Christmas. It was the my first Christmas away from my family, but Brent's family bent over backwards to make it special for us. I have always LOVED Momma Propst's watch so she gave one for Christmas. Unfortunately it didn't work so we had to send it back. I got mine in the mail today!!!!!!!!!!!! 
Angela and Brian were married in beautiful Saint Augustine
This was just such a beautiful day...emotional wedding (you'll see pics of this soon), beautiful couple, FUN reception...all in all - just perfect!
Liz Stewart did an amazing job on the flowers, as always.
Wes of Scenecrafters was fun to hang with, and I can't wait to see the video.
Wes of Scenecrafters was fun to hang with, and I can't wait to see the video.
Congrats you two!
Do your homework when choosing a wedding photographer!
I'm about to go on a rant here (which I try to NEVER do on my blog...but this is very necessary)
I'm hearing so many horror stories lately of wedding photographers (even one that was drunk and got arrested at a wedding last weekend!!!) so I finally decided to blog about it. Number one rule that we all know in life is..."You get what you pay for". If someone charges half what the market is, there's a reason for it. If they are "giving away the farm" in order to get your business, that's a huge red flag! People are always going to charge as much as they can for their product based on competition, craft, equipment, longevity in the industry, reputation etc. It's simple supply and demand that we all learned in economics. However, with this economy and people losing their jobs, it seems that everyone has become a photographer as their backup plan. I actually read a blog last week of someone suggesting looking on Craigslist to find a wedding photographer. WOW!
So here are some things to consider...coming from me, a person on the other side that has been in this business a long time. We all see a LOT of people come and go out of this business every year. For you that means if they are new to the biz...they may not be sticking around for long. You just better get ALL your goods and services from them AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. This is actually a big deal right now. Companies are pricing their packages really low because they are having a hard time finding work, and then they can't pay their vendors and end up going upside down in business.. Our local news station did a story on this about 6 months ago. One of our well known local photographers was not providing the couples with their album. Some had waited almost 2 years for it!
So what can you do to make sure this doesn't happen to you?
1: Make sure your photographer is a part of an organization. They will back you should you ever need anything. (Our local org is http://www.ppsnf.org/)
2: Google them. No news is good news, but if you see any negative feedback, follow it up! You do not want to have to beg to get your images and album from your photographer.
3: Ask to speak with several of their clients. Brides are very honest (which I LOVE!) so just ask them.
4: Ask other photographers! People ask me about other photographers all the time. We have a TON of really amazing, very talented photographers here. But we also have people that you should steer clear of. So just ask around.
And as a followup, I'm going to leave you with this article one of my fellow photographers had on their facebook this week. It's a story about a photographer going to prison for not providing couples with their images. This is a real situation that is becoming more and more common. Scary but unfortunately true.
http://www.pdnpulse.com/2010/01/wedding-photographer-jailed-for-cheating-customers.html
I'm hearing so many horror stories lately of wedding photographers (even one that was drunk and got arrested at a wedding last weekend!!!) so I finally decided to blog about it. Number one rule that we all know in life is..."You get what you pay for". If someone charges half what the market is, there's a reason for it. If they are "giving away the farm" in order to get your business, that's a huge red flag! People are always going to charge as much as they can for their product based on competition, craft, equipment, longevity in the industry, reputation etc. It's simple supply and demand that we all learned in economics. However, with this economy and people losing their jobs, it seems that everyone has become a photographer as their backup plan. I actually read a blog last week of someone suggesting looking on Craigslist to find a wedding photographer. WOW!
So here are some things to consider...coming from me, a person on the other side that has been in this business a long time. We all see a LOT of people come and go out of this business every year. For you that means if they are new to the biz...they may not be sticking around for long. You just better get ALL your goods and services from them AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. This is actually a big deal right now. Companies are pricing their packages really low because they are having a hard time finding work, and then they can't pay their vendors and end up going upside down in business.. Our local news station did a story on this about 6 months ago. One of our well known local photographers was not providing the couples with their album. Some had waited almost 2 years for it!
So what can you do to make sure this doesn't happen to you?
1: Make sure your photographer is a part of an organization. They will back you should you ever need anything. (Our local org is http://www.ppsnf.org/)
2: Google them. No news is good news, but if you see any negative feedback, follow it up! You do not want to have to beg to get your images and album from your photographer.
3: Ask to speak with several of their clients. Brides are very honest (which I LOVE!) so just ask them.
4: Ask other photographers! People ask me about other photographers all the time. We have a TON of really amazing, very talented photographers here. But we also have people that you should steer clear of. So just ask around.
And as a followup, I'm going to leave you with this article one of my fellow photographers had on their facebook this week. It's a story about a photographer going to prison for not providing couples with their images. This is a real situation that is becoming more and more common. Scary but unfortunately true.
http://www.pdnpulse.com/2010/01/wedding-photographer-jailed-for-cheating-customers.html
Jen and Charley's engagement session
These two are SOOOOOO adorable! We had such a sweet time catching up yesterday...and snapping a few photos too of course. I can't wait for their June wedding. It's going to be so beautiful!
Sunday, February 21, 2010
A week off! (sort of)
We all know that I'm a workaholic (I'm trying to get better). But Brent's family was in town this week staying with me so I really tried to work as little as possible. We had SUCH an amazing week, and we got some really great pics.
This day we went to the park. They came from a snow storm in NC, and we were hoping for some warm Florida weather... Didn't really happen. Bet we still went down to the park even though it was 40 below.
This day we went to the park. They came from a snow storm in NC, and we were hoping for some warm Florida weather... Didn't really happen. Bet we still went down to the park even though it was 40 below.
Kristy and the kiddos.
Michael
Myah
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We took some pictures for Myah's 1 year shots. She is so precious.
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We went to Disney for Michael's 4th birthday. I have a ton of pics I would love to post. They are all on my fb so add on in to see. Here's one of my favs from the fireworks show.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Live Oak for the weekend. "Way down upon the Suwannee River!"
Mom begs me to come home for the weekend here and there, but of course I spend my weekends at weddings and sessions. I was able to move some things around (thanks to one of my awesome brides that was totally cool in letting us push an E-sesh to next weekend...seriously, I have THE best couples!) We took a drive to see how high the river is there, so I had to get a few shots of an old bridge.
Here is B and Alex making faces. Alex is my nephew. Some of you may recognize him b/c he spends his summers and holidays over here with me. My two favorite boys!
Friday, February 5, 2010
Christa and Kyle's Engagement Session - Guana River State Park
Christa and Kyle are so fun. Christa is a nurse, and she had just worked 4 twelve our shifts back to back. She had gotten about 3 hours sleep before this shoot, but she is such a great sport. Kyle is a goof ball and together they are just so cute and fun. We had all heard that "tick tock on the clock, but the party don't stop" song so it was stuck in our heads. So, Kyle would take it away with the "oh, oh oh, oh, oh!" in that high pitched girl singing sound. Oh my gosh, we died laughing at him!
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