Sneak Peek: Bre and Trent

01.22.13

Some weddings surprise you. And move you and make you feel like you’re home. When I sat with Bre a few weeks before her wedding to Trent, I had no idea that their day would be as wonderful as it turned out to be. I just knew that I liked her and their story. I wanted to be a part of it, if only for one day. This is only a fraction of a day that Mike and I agree is one of our favorite days as photographers. I honestly can’t wait to share the rest from a day that was filled with the best kind of true love–between two people, their family and friends.

Currently Listening to: True Love by Soldiers of Jah Army

Love, e

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Christian Ward - Yeah! That’s how I like to see weddings shot. I got a real sense of the story of the day as it unfolded…the location, the atmosphere, the emotion, the spontaneity. And I love that they ended up in the pool at the end of the night. Very nicely done.

Michelle C. - What a fun wedding!! They look so in love and you captured it beautifully!!

Jeanette - My favorite wedding yet!

Isabel Duque - Besides Nuria’s wedding, this is probably your best work. Congrats and thanks for the gorgeous photos.

Ann Marie - You really captured the essence of these two beautiful souls and their AMAZING LOVE for each other!!!
It all shines through…
I feel like I was there! :)

Lauren Henwood (Dowden) - WOW! awesome photos. Looked like everyone had such fun.

Kristin - Oh my goodness…..these are so amazing and beautiful in every way! I love the color, the details and feel very much like a part of this couple’s day. Great work!

Observing

01.18.13

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been an observer. Maybe it’s the storyteller in me that is always watching.  Even when I don’t have a camera on me to document what I’m seeing, I take note, compose the shot in my mind and click the mental shutter. I think it’s healthy to not always have a camera on me; and this is coming from someone who almost always does. There are times though, more times than not, where the camera stays securely inside my bag.

Back in December Mike and I took a trip to Disney with our two friends. I diligently packed my beloved Mamiya and about a dozen rolls of film for our impromptu weekend adventure. The picture above was the only one that I took that day in the park. I lugged that camera with me all day, but I only took this one. There is nothing really earth shattering about this picture. In fact, I don’t even remember what forced me to dig my camera out of my bag. There was just something about her and the balloons and the Merry-Go Round that made me stop. And so I did. Not a moment’s hesitation, a break in the crowd and then a click.

This was the only shot I needed, the one that summed up everything I was feeling that day. I wanted to observe what was around me, to take in the smells and the noise, the laughter and the good company of my friends. I wanted to feel my love’s hand in mine as we eagerly waited in line for rides. I didn’t need a dozen exposed rolls of film, I just needed the one.

Currently Listening to: Mountain Sound by Of Monsters and Men

Geeky Camera Stuff: Mamiya C220 | Portra 400 | FIND Lab

Love, e

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Kristin - I had thought I commented on this blog post….apparently not! I have to thank you for sharing your beautiful work. I love this shot. Like you said, it’s because it perfectly captures a normal slice of life.

Wynwood and Art Basel

01.11.13

If you are familiar with Art Basel, you know that the art is amazing, but the crowds? Not so much. For my Wynwood project I wanted to photograph some of the new art that cropped up in anticipation of the largest art event in Miami. What I was happy to find were the artists that were putting the finishing touches on their pieces. Mike and I got to soak up the street art in peace and I got add more images to my ever-growing collection. It was a good day. If you are interested in purchasing any Wynwood prints click HERE.

Geeky Camera Stuff: Kodak Ektar | Mamiya C22o |FIND Lab

Currently Listening to: Coloring the Void by M83

Love, e

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Kristin - Elaine, these are awesome! The color is amazing!

Sneak Peek: Raquel and Chad

01.09.13

Gosh we love these two. Loved that they were our first wedding of 2013 and that their wedding was outside and that there was so much happiness. I could really go on and on. As always, there are plenty more images where these came from. 

Special thanks to Melissa from Events on a Budget. She is such a pleasure to work with.

Currently Listening to: Reflection from the Mulan Soundtrack (Broadway station on Pandora)

Love, e

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Jeanette - Beautiful and full of emotion, like always :)

Raquel & Chad - Sigh…I can’t even contain myself!! I was at work when I saw these, and could hardly concentrate! Thank you so much E & Mike for capturing these moments of our day in such a special way. Looking forward to the rest :)

Much love,
Rock & Chad

Aimee - These are beautiful!! (RAQUEL YOU LOOK GORGEOUS!!) Photographer’s amazing talent is shown in these pictures & I’m so happy that as the makeup artist for this wedding, I was able to be part of it too.

Thanks.
xx
Aimee Ortega
from
chicmakeupbyaimee.com

Ashley Dalley - W O W!!!!!! These are simply amazing. The day was absolutely gorgeous and your love for each other was contagious. Again, E and Mike outdid themselves.

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