Photographic Art By Stephanie Sokol

Down On The Farm

2012-01-27T09:40:00.000-08:00

Lavender, still awaiting blooms.

Princess Toa

Corn we planted a couple of months ago.

Road Trip Photos to Quito, Ecuador.

Hollie and Brett

2012-01-23T09:15:00.000-08:00

Illuminated Kisses

Maternity Photos with Titi

2012-01-22T13:04:00.000-08:00

Titi and the Belly

Bogi and Jared's Eden Roc Wedding Photos

2011-07-10T08:44:00.000-07:00

I had a blast coming home to shoot some exciting and truly romantic weddings!! Ahhh Viva Amor!! What more could a photographer ask for than couples in love,beautiful settings and perfect lighting? Delicious cake ;)

Today is a rainy day on the farm in Ecuador and the last thing I am up for is walking around in wet, cold muck. Much better to remember warm days in Florida, no? So, lets start with Bogi and Jared who's Wedding celebration was held at the Eden Roc Hotel. They had a beautiful sunset ceremony on the beach an elegant cocktail hour by the poolside and partied inside the magnificent Eden Roc Hotel. One of the highlights of the wedding for me was when the Hungarian dance began, I think everyone was breathless and smiling once the music stopped. Thank you Bogi and Jared for having me there to photograph such a beautiful event.

Kim and Forrest's Engagement Photos with MJ!!

2011-04-10T09:24:00.000-07:00

I had the awesome chance to shoot Kim and Forrest at Turnberry Isles Resort in Miami. Along our stroll around the beautiful gardens we stopped to take a few shots of Forrest by the golf course. I had the amazing chance to be quazi run over by Michael Jordan!!! He was in his golf cart, zooming around and I was snapping away walking backwards, near impact happened and it was the best near impact I ever had, lol... Thank you guys again for an amazing day!! And Thank you MJ for hanging with us to snap a pic with you!!

March Madness

2011-03-18T06:39:00.000-07:00

I arrived back in South Florida a few weeks ago and just yesterday had time to soak up a little beach. How I miss the warm sand between my toes, the sound of the ocean and the peace the beach brings to me... ahhhhhhh serenity.

Today I am shooting a wedding at the famous Breakers in West Palm Beach. I am more than excited as every turn you take there leads you to a more beautiful location. I wanted to post a few of the wedding photos from last year, as promised ;) Then I will start posting the amazing events I have shot since I have been back.

Here is just a short tease of Collen and Barry... more to come.

Happy New Year and Wishes for an amazing 2011!!

2011-01-12T07:05:00.001-08:00

The best place to start this blog would be with wishes of a very Happy New Year to everyone. As many of you know this year was beyond crazy and "normal" for me and I know many family and friends who can say the same thing... 2010 was a tough year for many...and I am ready to make the best of 2011!!

I am currently living on a beautiful little farm in Ecuador. Life has gone from wild to wilderness. I have found that making bread is more fun than I had ever imagined and that raising goats, chickens, dogs, cats and rabbits is wayyyyyy more work than I signed up for. But at the end of a grueling day, I smile in all that I accomplished.
I wanted to share a little of my new life with you since I have finally semi-caught up with last years Wedding season. I felt guilty posting photos of my new life while so many were waiting to see their photos.... That said, I will show you a peek of the farm and my next blog will consist of my #1 fav photo from each of the weddings and photo shoots I never had time to post and show.

My beautiful and hard working boyfriend and the Princess posing for their portrait.....

Monica and Dan's Wedding at The Boca Raton Library

2010-07-14T12:41:00.000-07:00

Monica and Dan had a magical wedding under the stars on the terrace of The Boca Raton Library. I love the feel of their wedding day photos and stay tuned for some more amazing Wedding's!! I will be keeping the next several posts a little shorter than normal to give myself time to catch up... I thank everybody for being so patient!.

My Life and a fun Engagement Shoot with Beau, Colleen and Barry

2010-06-01T06:13:00.000-07:00

I hope that everyone had a relaxing Memorial Day weekend!! My sister flew back from GA and taught my 3yr old nephew how to salute and thank the soldiers as they passed them in the airport!! I wish I was there to have seen it and thanked them myself for serving and protecting our country. I normally do not post personal things on the blog but here I go.... Since Mother's day, my mom had been in the hospital and found out she was going to need double bypass surgery. Shortly after that her husband landed in the hospital with pneumonia... needless to say my life has been shy from crazy shooting, editing and traveling to take care of my parents. So I just wanted to thank everyone for being so patient, caring and understanding during this difficult time in my life. Things are on the up side and my life is returning to normal...phew well, as normal as normal is for me, lol... OK, so here are some fun shots I had promised of Beau the amazing wonder dog, lol and Colleen and Barry the beachy cool couple ;) Enjoy and don't forget to tell your parents you love them ;)

I looooooooooooooooooove the next few... Karate Kid meets graceful Ballerina

Perfect 10 and the judges applaud..... or bark....

The very shy and beautiful Beau, he warmed up towards the end of the shoot ;)

I love finding natural hearts...

I Love the lighting in this one!!

Melissa and George Downtown Engagement Shoot

2010-05-19T07:50:00.000-07:00

I had the most amazing time hanging out with Melissa and George on their engagement shoot. I seriously can not wait to shoot their wedding!!! These guys are not only super sweet but crazy in love.

I wanted to take a moment and thank everyone for their patience as many of you know my mom had to have double bypass surgery and life has been short of hectic... I thank those of you who have sent your best wishes and prayers, it has meant a lot during this difficult time. She is on the road to recovery and my sister and I will be headed there next week to give her the TLC she much needs...

Enjoy these guys as I am sure they will make you smile ;)

Heart of Lightning

2010-05-11T08:28:00.000-07:00

I wanted to share a very cool shot of the night sky. My sister and I were being rebellious as we sat outside under the clouds of a lightning storm. I with my camera , my lightning rod, lol and my sister chanting to the storm to stay far ,far away... the wind was kickin and the air was cool, the crackling and booming were enough to make the hairs on my arms rise... I managed to catch this very cool image of what looks like a heart of clouds with lightning within the cloud.

Arlete and Carlos Married at the Westin Colonade

2010-05-11T07:38:00.000-07:00

Arlete and Carlos had a beautiful wedding at the Westin Colonade. Karla Blanco at Stylish Events, did an AMAZING job of putting the details together for this wedding!! I am going to keep this post a little shorter than normal as I have so many things to post! I hope that everyone had a beautiful Mother's Day!!

Va va Voom!!!

I looooooooove this shot!! Carlos is holding back the tears at his first sight of Arlete.... Ahhhh he beauty of Love.

Composing himself.

The Towering Cake Of Pisa

I took these next two from the reflection of the mirror,
I think they turned out pretty cool.

YOU WILL NOT BELIEVE WHAT YOU ARE ABOUT TO SEE NEXT!!
Carlos and his mother are dancin away....

You have seen it here first, this is the very talanted Mother of the Groom.

BRAVO!!!!!!

Princess Olivia 7 Month Old Baby Photos

2010-04-27T12:17:00.001-07:00

My little fingers have been working to the bone and I thank everyone for being so very patient!! I have so many fantastic shoots to post and I am finally getting around to doing it so get ready to see some beautiful baby, moxy maternity, foxy fashion, hip engagement and last but not least, some stunning weddings shoots all to come... ohhhhhhh yeahhhhhhhhhhh ;) I am going to start with the baby shoot and dive forward from there.

I had the the best time hanging out with little Olivia. There is nothing like the smell of a baby or the 1,000,000 different faces they can make. Olivia was an absolute trooper!! Thank you guys again for giving me the opportunity to photograph such a beautiful little baby girl!! Take a peek at these photos as they are bound to make you smile ;)

Kaitlin and Bryan Engagement photos Hillsboro Beach

2010-03-18T08:27:00.000-07:00

I am soooo excited!!! Another post in less than a month!! Whoo Hoooooo, so much work so little time!!! Here is a down to earth engagement shoot with Kaitlin and Bryan, we strolled Hillsboro Beach and then we headed to the pier to check out what the fishermen were up to. We met a pelican but that was about it. I love the connection between Kaitlin and Bryan and I cant wait to shoot their wedding in a couple of weeks!!

Sara and Ben Married at The Bentley Hotel and Beach Club

2010-02-28T16:41:00.000-08:00

When I think of Sara and Ben, the tune Love is In the Air by John Paul Young instantly comes to mind, crazy, I know, but true. These two are not only beautiful outside but filled with the real deal all the way to the core. They were married at sunset at The Bentely Hotel in South Beach . Justine Rojas from Fabulous Fetes did an amazing job of putting it all together. This was a hard wedding to blog because there are soooo many amazing pics!!! I had to stop myself. so here is a long tease of their day ;) More beautiful Weddings and some Super Fun Engagement Photos are patiently being to be posted.... Sara also did an amazing Boudoir shoot that we made into an album for Ben. Teasers to follow... one day... lol, one day at a time....
Thank You Sara and Ben for having me there to capture your beautiful Wedding Day.

Get Your tissues ready... There was not a dry eye in the house, including mine.

Teresa and Carmin Married at the Bonnet House

2010-02-02T07:00:00.000-08:00

The Bonnet House is a Historic Home in Fort Lauderdale Beach and a place I have always wanted to shoot a Wedding at!! In 1919 it was presented as a Wedding gift to the owners daughter and how perfect to hold a wedding there!! Here is a link ;) When I first met Teresa and Carmin and they told me their Wedding would be held there, I was all but goo inside. It ooooozes a 1920's feel and that is just the concept Teresa and Carmin had in mind for their wedding day. Enjoy the photos ;)

Amy and Todd Married At the Addison

2010-01-03T08:36:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year to all and I hope that much Health, Peace, Love , Luck and Happiness is headed in every ones direction!! 2009 was indeed a crazy year!!! So lets turn the page for 2010!

I have some beautiful photos to share with all my devoted stalkers ;) And although I do not get many comments here, many people send me emails telling me how much they enjoy my work, so thank you guys for sharing your thoughts and feedback with me!! And dont be shy, leave a comment if you like!!

Amy and Todd had one of the most beautiful weddings and once again I am so lucky to have such amazing clients!! Thank you guys for making my job such a breeze!!!

Happy New Year to all and I always love to add... Never forget your inner child as it gets squashed at such a young age... but he/she is there just waiting for you to find them. During these difficult times I know many who have lost their jobs and I think this is the perfect time to really figure out what makes you happy in life. Not doing the grind but doing what makes you most happy, seek and you shall find. Just as I did ;)

Love Love Love Her baby Pink Nina Shoes!!!

Beautiful Details on her Wedding Gown

Amy and Todds beautiful Little one ;)

Her dress and shoes for the day

Mom giving the final prep

The Oh so Handsome Groom to be ;)

These amazing boquets were hanging from the trees!!

Before Heading down the isle... Love this one with her dad in the back...

The girls waiting for their turn to walk down the isle

A Yummy Sushi Boat!!! I was drooling taking this one!!

Cigars were being hand rolled on the terrace

What a Cake!!!!!

Love Really is Sweet

Becky and Jobin Married At The Hillcrest

2009-12-15T07:49:00.000-08:00

I would like to wish all my family, friends and clients a very happy Holiday Season. I extend a very special Thank You to all the beautiful people who I have met this year and to all the beautiful couples who have allowed me to capture their wedding day.

It has been a crazy year for me with many changes. I left my family job to pursue my dream job full time. With many thanks to all my clients who allowed me the opportunity to do that. Before I left for Ecuador I realized that life is way too short not to take chances and not to follow your dreams. I took a serious pay cut, went on a 2 1/2 month journey to the Galapagos and Ecuador, fell in love with life again, realized my purpose and realized I can live on tuna, lolol!!

As this new year approaches us I wish everyone A very Happy New Year and The very best life can offer you. Follow your Dreams.

This post is just the beginning of some amazing posts to follow. I have been so lucky to have the chance to photograph weddings at beautiful venues and the Hillcrest is a great place to start.

Becky and Jobin are truly a beautiful and loving couple. And how exciting it was to shoot Becky in three amazing dresses for the day!!! I also had the pleasure of working with Luis Salazar who was my second photographer for the day, he took some amazing shots as well!! I have been editing away and am finally able to present to you some truly beautiful Wedding day photos.

I have also been working on several Boudoir shoots and will be posting some gorgeous shots soon!! if you are interested in artistic, classy and fun Boudoir photos please send me an email at oceanwavesdeepblue@yahoo.com I will be happy to send you samples and pricing.

Here are a few Luis caught of Jobin getting ready...

I love this one of Jobin and his mom having a moment together!!

The Laides were all dressed in thier finest Sarees, I could have photographed these amazing colors all day.

The tallest cake!!!

Dress Number Two is Stunning!!!

The Final Dress of the Nite.

A little trip North

2009-11-11T19:17:00.000-08:00

Before I post a few more weddings, I wanted to share just a few of the amazing photos I had the chance to take while I visited North Carolina. My mom told me it was just the right time of year to see the trees change their colors, so my boyfriend and I took off to have a photo adventure and visit family and friends along the way. We caught a glimpse of a baby black bear up in a tree over the highway... poor thing, but I was not hanging around for momma bear ;) In the evening the mountains seemed as though they were on fire. When the sun sets the trees glow bright oranges, yellows and reds... It really was spectacular.

Liza and Adam Married at The Hollywood Beach Hotel

2009-10-23T09:16:00.000-07:00

Yeah!!!!!!!!!! Finally another post ;) I am exicted to share the latest photos from Liza and Adam's Wedding!!!

My life has been a little crazy as of late so sorry for not blogging more!! I have much to share with everyone so stay tuned!!! I have been working on the Photo Book on Ecuador, sold my house, have been moving from place to place, packing, unpacking and answering 30 emails a day .... phew ;)

It was great to get back to shooting what I love!!! People ;) Weddings and Love ;)

Enjoy the photos and there are more to come!!!

Back from Ecuador... And a Photo Shoot with Alex

2009-09-17T07:11:00.001-07:00

I returned home from my amazing trip to Ecuador a few days ago and life is so very different. How I miss the smell of fresh baked bread every morning. The sounds of nature and the people bustling in the street. The sounds of roosters telling me it is time to wake up and seeing something new everyday... I will be posting more photos on my other blog at http://www.artistescape.blogspot.com/ once I get some work done here....

Here are a few photos i had promised a while back of a beautiful girl I met while I was visiting the beautiful island of Isabela in the Galapagos. This is Alexandra, she is from Texas and I think we will be seeing her on the pages of the magazines one day soon. We were both bored one day and what a perfect location for a model and a photographer!!! Enjoy and more photos to come!!!

My 3 months in Ecuador

2009-07-09T10:26:00.000-07:00

Here is the link to my blog while I am away in Ecuador
http://artistescape.blogspot.com/ Check out my adventures and amazing photos of this beautiful country!! I will return home at the end of September and will be checking my emails often while in Ecuador and the Galapagos!!!

At Home with Liza and Adam

2009-06-23T17:01:00.000-07:00

Liza and Adam wanted to be at home for their engagement photos and it happens to be one of my favorite places to photograph a couple. The atmosphere is theirs and what better ways to capture someones true emotions, than in the comfort of their own surroundings.

On another quick note, as many of you know I will be leaving for South America a week from today. The Galapagos and Ecuador await to be captured by yours truly ;) Check out my adventure at www.artistescape.blogspot.com I will not be communicating via phone for the most part but I will have my laptop with me and be able to communicate via the Internet, what a glorious thing!! Kinda...

Please feel free to contact me and visit the blog for some amazing photos and hopefully vids, if the connection is not too slow. Zip lines here I come!!!

And now back to Liza and Adam.

Liza teaches Sign Language, her hand sign means I love you.

Teresa and Carmin at Riverside Las Olas Engagement Photos

2009-06-20T10:55:00.000-07:00

Teresa and Carmin were so much fun to stroll along Riverfront with. The day was perfect and I forgot I was actually working!! I love to be the little fly on the wall clicking away as I watch them interact with each other. These two have been together for 9 years and it was like watching two kids in love. Their wedding will be held at The Bonnet House in November and will be a 1920's theme!! I can't wait!!

Thats a Butterfly on Carmins cheek ;)

Nina and Phil Married at the Riverside Hotel

2009-06-08T11:26:00.000-07:00

Nina and Phil had the most beautiful of weddings at the Riverside Hotel. The dreary day turned beautiful once the bride and groom said their I do's and the dancing never stopped once they hit the dance floor!! From her amazingly detailed gown to her fab up do she was the most beautiful of brides and lets not forget the oh so handsome groom, enjoy the photos!!

Father Daughter Dance

Daddies little girl

I love the eye contact between Mother and Daughter

Dads turn, Alli-oop

Nichole and Fred Married at The Rusty Pelican

2009-05-17T16:09:00.000-07:00

Back in the day, growing up in Miami, the parties were almost always at the beach off of Rickenbacker Causeway. We would all meet up and go car to car to do much of nothing, aside from laughing, dancing and listening to music... Ahhhh being a teenager...

Nichole and Fred were married at the famous Rusty Pelican which boasts beautiful views of the city lights of Miami right off of Rickenbacker Causeway. Justine from Fabulous Fetes was the day of coordinator and did an amazing job!!

Thank you Nichole and Fred for letting me capture the moments of your Wedding Day.

They met each other prior to the Ceremony so we captured a few special moments.

Nikki and Mike's Engagement Photos

2009-05-08T11:29:00.000-07:00

It has been almost forever and day since my last post and yes the guilt is setting in. Between shooting weddings, e-shoots, family shoots , Booking Brides to Be, prepping my home for a new owner and getting ready for my trip trip to South America, life has been a little wild to say the least. But at last new photos for my adoring fans... Yes Sue, that's you, lolol. May I present Nikki and Mike, a totally cool and down to earth couple!! Did I mention how amazing my clients have been? I truly am a lucky girl!

Family Day with Alexis

2009-04-16T04:57:00.000-07:00

Leanna and Mark asked me to take some photos of their beautiful daughter, sweet little Alexis. Alexis was just about to turn one before these photos were taken, what a hoot this little one is! She was taking many of her first steps and was none to thrilled about a frilly dress mama put her in. Leanna is an AMAZING baker, take a peek at her yummy web site.

Toute Sweet Creations , if you are interested in one of a kind sweet treats ;)

One second Sweet...

And the next, not so sweet... At this point she is not liking the dress so much...

Amber and James Wedding Day

2009-03-30T13:18:00.000-07:00

As I sit and edit wedding photos, I find myself reflecting on how the couples connect and the pieces that make them click. Amber and James are no exception to the rule ;) I found that they have a tender, special bond that can only come from deep within the heart. Sighs.... As a romantic at heart, I totally dig it, I love being wrapped up in the wonderful emotions that take place on a Wedding Day. I am so happy that they chose me as their Photographer, Thank You Both ;)

Amber and James had so many wonderful details at their Wedding from their super sweet Candy Table to a Rockin Photo Booth that I understand got pretty wild at one point during the evening!!
The evening was perfectly coordinated by Raffaella from No Stress Events .

I inverted this one for fun

Sparklers on a very windy nite

Nina and Phil's Engagement Shoot

2009-03-19T06:44:00.000-07:00

Love is in the air.... That would be the first song that comes to mind when I think of Nina and Phil. Ohhh la la would be the first words ;) These guys are in total, undeniable, pure LOVE!! Take a peek and you will see what I mean!! They were up for anything so we hit some pretty crazy spots and got some amazing photos!! See you guys soon and thank you again ;)

Jamie and Mike's Engagement Shoot

2009-03-05T09:08:00.000-08:00

Jamie and Mike's engagement photos were taken off of Fort Lauderdale beach. We woke up at O'dark thirty to catch the sunrise. I love love love the light in the pics, take a peek ;)

Heather and Chad's Florida Keys Wedding

2009-02-17T05:54:00.000-08:00

When Heather and Chad asked me to be their photographer, I was more than excited when I found out it would be at Tranquility Bay in the Florida Keys. With the wind in my hair and Jimmy Buffet singing about two cheeseburgers , I headed South towards their destination wedding. All of their friends and family made the journey from up north to sunny Florida. By the end of the nite it was a sea of Parrot hats and straw hats and the party was only getting started!! I felt honored to be part of such a beautiful wedding that was filled with such a loving and gregarious group of family and friends. Thank you guys again for making my job such a dream!!!

Holding back the tears while looking at her beautiful mom. I Love this one!!

Melinda and Joe's Wedding Villa Salcedo

2009-01-30T11:11:00.000-08:00

When I first met Mel and Joe for their engagement photos, they flew down from California and we had 20 minutes for their shoot. I was a bit nervous at first knowing we had zero time, but the fact is they were naturals, they were completely at ease being them in front of me, with a camera and a huge lens in their faces. It ended up being a terrific shoot and now I was only more excited to know I would be part of their wedding day!! Joe and Melinda's wedding was a most memorable one indeed!! I want to start by saying I have been blessed with having the most amazing clients. Warm hearted, loving and nothing like the Bridezillas that I prepped myself for!! There is always a very special energy at weddings where laughter is pure and kisses are sweet. I love being there for these amazing moments and I am always reminded of how very special love is. When Melinda first laid eyes on Joe it was at a bonfire, and as he sat and watched the fire, she knew he was the one. I cut the story shot a bit but it included something about "that boy is gonna be trouble for someone" . Needless to say here we are, their wedding day. Thank you again Melinda and Joe!!

We hid her dad in the bathroom while she put on her dress. One of my favorites!!

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Very Happy New Year!!

2008-12-23T08:39:00.000-08:00

I have been a bad blogger as of late and wanted to add a post to give Holiday Cheer! My most beautiful Nephew will grace the pages of my one and only December blog. We had a hoot attempting to get him to pose and then headed outside to get some fun shots. I hope you enjoy!!

Rock In My Hand.

Rock In The Air ;)

I also want to take a moment to thank each of my wonderful Brides and Grooms who were a very big part of my first year as a Wedding Photographer. I have so many funny, beautiful and lasting memories and wanted to take a moment to say Thank You All from the bottom of my heart!! Here is a teaser of the next wedding to be posted. Melinda and Joe are an amazing couple and I cant wait to tell you all about their most amazing wedding!!

Amber and James, City Place Engagement Shoot

2008-11-30T19:01:00.000-08:00

Amber and James were great to hang out with for the day. We strolled around city place and looked for fun places to shoot. I love the connection between Amber and James, they really were made for each other. I look forward to being part of their wedding in January!!

Nichole and Fred Engagement Shoot Down Town Fort Lauderdale

2008-11-17T04:36:00.000-08:00

Nichole and Fred were a hoot to shoot with... I'm a poet ;) lol. We started in Riverfront and worked our way to the beach. I loved this shoot! Tons of color to play with and a super fun couple to hang with for the day. Did I mention..
I LOVE MY JOB!!!
Thanks again guys for a rockin day, I can't wait for the wedding!!

Michelle and Will Married!!

2008-11-11T08:28:00.000-08:00

Michelle and Will have a zest for life, to be sure!! Their wedding was filled with much love and laughter from friends and family that came from all over the country!! From her gown to her flowers everything was more than beautiful! I wish them the best in this new life they will be building with each other. Thank you guys again for having me as your wedding photographer, it is always an honor!!

BOO! HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

2008-10-31T04:26:00.000-07:00

I don't post my nephew often enough, but here are some sweet photos of him at the pumpkin patch. The first photos are him dressed up as a punk fairy rocker, which worked... not so well.... I am sure one day he will get his mother and I back for dressing him up in girly things.... I hope everyone has a safe and fun spook-tacular Halloween!!!

Peek-A-Boo

My Favorite

Big Man on Campus

Soooooooo Many Pumpkins... So little time.....

This one is MINE!!!

Shelly-Ann and Marvin Married in Miramar

2008-10-28T11:31:00.000-07:00

Shelly and Marvin had a beautiful Caribbean themed wedding in Miaramr. The day started out cloudy and soon the sun found it's way to let the celebration begin. Shelly and Marvin have an amazing connection to each other and I am proud to have been their wedding photographer!! Thank you guys again for an amazing day and for my fantastic memories of our e-shoot in South Beach!! Keep the love and laughter strong!!

Jenn and Scott Married at the Historic Riverside Hotel

2008-10-14T13:48:00.000-07:00

Jenn and Scott had a beautiful wedding at the Historic Riverside Hotel, which is located at the heart of Down Town Fort Lauderdale. She is my first bride to walk down the isle in Blue Suede Shoes and she rocked them!!! Take a peek at what a cute couple these two make!! Thank you guys again for having me at your Celebration!!! And the fun Engagement Shoot at Epcot ;)

Image X 08, Photography workshop in New Orleans

2008-10-08T16:36:00.000-07:00

Image X 08 was everything and more that I had expected. I had the chance to shoot along side the amazingly talented Julia Bailey , her wonderfully nutty and adoring husband Max (wait till you see those pics!!)
Jessica Claire was the other photographer who's workshop I took and I met quite a few other passionate photographers and artists as well. I cant wait to show you the photos from the event and tell you more in detail about it, but wedding photos call my name.... Here are a couple images I shot while in Julia's workshop. The little flecks in the photo is actually rain. I was standing in the N' awlins swamp (in flip flops.. ick.. all in the name of art) in the 9th ward... Much much more to come. Thank you again Julia and Max for the most amazing, inspiring and memorable day.

Headed to the Galapagos Islands and Ecuador!!

2008-09-18T15:55:00.001-07:00

I wanted to let everyone know that I will be away in South America for the next 10 days. I will return home the 29th of this month and then I am headed back out to New Orleans for the Image X seminar, which I am so excited to attend. Please feel free to leave me an email and when I return I will get right back to you. Eeeeeeeekkkkkkk, I am soooooo excited!! I take off tomorrow at 6am, pretty sure there will be no sleep tonight!!! My best to all and I have 3 weddings to blog when I return! ! Along with hopefully some amazing pics from South America!!

Stephanie

If you would like to see more photos from the Galapagos and Ecuador, I am going to create another blog for these photos and will post the link when it is ready.

Nicole and Danny Married!!

2008-09-18T15:55:00.000-07:00

Nicole and Danny had a beautiful wedding which was held at Benvenuto's. I love the shots of all of her girls getting ready, each and every one of them were stunning!!And then there is the bride, what a beauty!! Her dress, vintage inspired, was perfect for her gorgeous hair, so Rapunzle!! Thanks again for having me at your wonderful celebration!!!

The windy City of Chicago

2008-09-10T05:57:00.000-07:00

I had the chance to escape to Chicago for 3 days and I really wish I had brought along my nice camera... These were all taken with a point and shoot, many from a speeding taxi ;) Chicago was not at all what I was expecting!! The architecture, the lake, the sounds, the smell, the food!! I can't wait to get back there again!!

Joanne and Randy's Florida Keys Wedding

2008-09-09T13:45:00.002-07:00

I headed down to the Florida Keys to be part of Joanne and Randy's Wedding at the Key Largo Grande Resort. The second I heard Jimmy Buffett I really felt like a cheeseburger in Paradise. Even though I live in Florida there is something very special about the Keys... ;) The details were amazing, vibrant reds and oranges made the atmosphere very inviting and for party festivities they hosted an Hora Loca which basically translates to CrAzY HoUr, some crazy stuff went down on the dance floor that nite!! Joanne looked stunning and the Church... I'll stop gabbing and let you have a peek for yourself ;)Thanks again guys for some amazing memories!!

Michelle and Will Engagement Photos at Sunday House

2008-07-24T08:52:00.001-07:00

Michelle and Will suggested that we head to the sunday House for our engagement shoot, what a GREAT IDEA!!! I had never been there before and I can't wait to go back!! The day was overcast and we kept our fingers crossed that rain would not stop the fun!! After the Sunday house we headed to the beach, check it out!! Michelle and Will will be saying "I do" in a week so stay tuned!!! Thanks again guys!!!

Shelly and Marvin Engagement Shoot South Beach

2008-07-14T13:58:00.000-07:00

What do you get when you take a smokin attorney and a sizzlin IT specialist out on an Engagement shoot to South Beach during Hip Hop fest? An audience is the correct answer!! Shelly and Marvin were total naturals when it came to their shoot! (don't worry, I don't much like being on the other side of the camera either) They worked it like superstars and I can't remember the last time I laughed so hard!! We did lots of walkin and had an audience just about everywhere we went and they never missed a beat!! Seriously are they HOT or what????

LOVE LOVE LOVE HER PURPLE SHOES!!