Alexis and Manny’s Engagement Session

This lovely couple is headed to wedded bliss this November, so we met up this weekend to capture an Engagement session.  Engagement sessions are a great way to get to know your photographer, get comfortable in front of the camera, and have some great casual photos with your fiance.  We started off our session in a fun urban area.  It had rained earlier that day and I took full advantage of the super fun puddle reflections.  We continued our session downtown after the sun set for some interesting and equally fun night portraits, and concluded with a sparkler light painting.  This couple really knows how to make each other laugh.  There was some gentle posing guidance from me, followed by lots of laughter, which allowed me to capture some really genuine expressions.  Thanks to Alexis and Manny and Alexis’ mom for braving the heat for these great moments, and I look forward to capturing many more on your wedding day!

K Family Urban Holiday Session

This is a fun family to work with.  Mom takes the time to think about and plan out the boys’ outfits and finds a clever and simple way to incorporate some holiday spirit into their session.  She wanted to schedule her session in an area with more nature, but urban was all I had available, and I’m so glad! I think it was the perfect backdrop to capture the energy of these boys, as there was so much for them to explore!  They have really matured since last year, and I was able to capture both more candids and posed shots that are ‘So You’ for them.  I can’t wait to see what fun holiday spirit this family brings next year!

Erica, Manny, Aiden and Dylan

I was excited when this family called to schedule their holiday session.  They are so photogenic, and mom wanted an urban session, my favorite location!  We were rewarded with lovely light out on the train tracks and around this little part of downtown Ft Lauderdale.  I look forward to continue capturing these boys as they grow!

Danielle’s Pre-Mitzvah Portraits

This young lady is family-BFFs with my aunt, so I’ve watched her grow for many years now.  It was really a pleasure to have this 1/1 photo session with her in downtown Ft Lauderdale.  I don’t remember looking like this at 13!  She had her hair and make-up done for the occasion, and had two great outfits picked out, with a stylish, but classic pair of Converse.  I suggested an urban session because they tend to give a lot of options for edgy, yet youthful photos.  We spent some time taming her hair due to the wind, but when it blew favorably, it led to some great shots. And those eyes – my goodness!  I hope I didn’t take too many close-ups!  I’m looking forward to celebrating with you at your Bat Mitzvah later this year, Danielle!

My Life: Scoping out Photo Spots with my boys

Wow, it’s been a while since I’ve done a “My Life” post!  When I get busy editing everyone else’s photos, mine often fall behind!  Exploring new places has become a fun activity for my boys and I. Yesterday afternoon, we explored FAT Village in Downtown Ft Lauderdale for a photo shoot I had scheduled there later that evening. Click here to check out the evening's results!