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{married!} Leidy & Hernan

Tina — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 01:55:40 +0000

Grey. Cloudy. Me praying in the car that it will not rain. Actually, I was just willing it not to rain, acting like it wasn’t even in my radar . Is that a cloud? Nope? Is it kind of dark? Eh, I’ve seen worse. Well, it worked. I think it rained, maybe, but I couldn’t be sure because the wedding ended up being too awesome and Leidy and Hernan were too amazing looking for any grey clouds or rain to ruin their day. It always feels so surreal meeting a couple for their engagement and hanging out months before the wedding, thinking we have so many months and so much time until the big day and *BAM* I’m waking up one morning preparing for the day. I always have this vision in my head of us screaming when we see each other and going “Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! The day is heeeeerrrrreeee!!” I am apparently pretty obnoxious in my head, but I will admit it is all very subtle and I’m very professional, but inside I am jumping like a little girl, because marriage is awesome and such a big deal and I am truly happy for all my clients who are taking the big plunge, especially Leidy and Hernan.

Gorgeous, gorgeous couple. I had such a great time at the wedding and everyone was just happy and laughing. I have to say, I saw some of the best dancing at this reception. I was waiting for some awesome coordinated dance number to break out and I would not have been phased. It would of been a normal moment for a reception that had the best dancers. You guys have such a wonderful family and I hope to see you two on the other end of my camera again. I know Hernan will be practicing!

{married} Becky & Jason

Tina — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:22:32 +0000

Becky! Jason! You two are just the most wonderful people who really make me appreciate what I do. This is love-pure and simple. I asked Jason when I saw him at the church if he was excited and the smile that graced his face just made me melt-he was absolutely ready to make Becky his wife. During the ceremony, Everyone bowed their heads for a prayer and as Becky held onto her father’s arm I saw her take a little peek at Jason and she just radiated love and contentment. How can I not love my job? I have to say something about Becky-I LOVE her e-mails. Her joy is so infectious when she writes and I always look forward to popping open her e-mails. Also, you two have such sweet families! I felt like I was a little part of them for the day. From hugs, to jokes, to rambunctious dad dances-I was there for it all.

I know you two will have a wonderful marriage and hope to see you again when your love grows from just the two of you to something much more.

{in love} Jesette & Michael

Tina — Thu, 13 May 2010 16:53:26 +0000

Okay, so there is definitely a mega-post alert on this one. What can I say about Jesette and Mike? You two are just so sweet and kind. I had so much fun just hanging out and taking some pictures of you two. The locations were nothing short of spectacular. We headed over to Vizcaya museum and Gardens for the first part of the shoot-wow! I had never been there and I was just blown away. Absolutely beautiful. Of course, whenever I come to Miami I manage to find my way to Bill Baggs and get some shots there

Thank you so much for trusting me in taking these images for you two and also for your wedding day. There are couples that you just click with and feel so lucky to know. Also, Jesette, love your family! Dinner was so much fun and I love getting to know what my couples are like outside of the wedding stuff.I just felt the love from everyone on saturday. The way Mike looks at Jesette and is so tender with her. Jesette’s pet names for mike are adorable and just fit. Gah, I think i’ll just keep gushing about you guys! So, I’m just gonna get into the pictures now…

{wedding} Victoria & Joseph

Tina — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 16:13:44 +0000

So, I have no one to blame but myself for this super long post. While culling photos for the blog, I couldn’t stop picking out images. I’m all “That one is nice!” or “oooh, I really like this!” and then all of the sudden I have the post that is a total monster! Cue dramatic chipmunk music. But really, I can’t take all the blame. Look at Victoria and Joseph. Look at their stupid faces! Ugh, total cuteness overload. You guys, seriously, don’t ever tone it down. When you have kids, call me. But, I think my camera will explode from the adorableness you two will produce.

So, to say I was excited to photograph this wedding is an understatement. Victoria found me through another fabulous bride (Odalys!) and on our first phone conversation it was like two giggly girls talking instead of a serious esteemed wedding photographer and a discriminating bride. I think maybe I always sound like a giggly girl on the phone. So, we do the engagement shoot and I was just blown away by these two. Joseph, the way you look at Victoria. It’s just a beautiful thing to witness. The wedding was no different. The huge smiles these two had when they saw each other at the church, it was just breathtaking. this is why I do what I do. I will say, I have been very fortunate to have had the opportunity to photograph beautiful people who are genuinely in love. What i am writing right now could really be written for any of my couples.

I love the details of the day. Just sweet little touches. Also, Victoria wore her mother’s wedding dress. When she first told me that was what she was going to do, I just about cried. What a sweet way to honor you mother on your wedding day.

So, I end my ramble with a little excerpt from their wedding program that I absolutely love and believe:

“we hope and pray, whatever your beliefs, and however strong your faith, you walk away today knowing how real love is. It does not exist for only a small few, but it is intended as a gift for all humanity. The only catch is to believe you are deserving of it, because love is what we are all created for.”

Indeed.

{love} Rachel & Jared

Tina — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:52:19 +0000

I love this session!! Yesterday, I met up with Rachel and Jared to take some engagement shots in Sarasota. I’ve never shot there, but I want to go there way more often! I always use honeymoon Island for my beach of choice, but Sarasota’s Lido beach is so beautiful! Not only did we go to the beach, but we first headed over to the Ringling Museum for some shots. Amazing experience, even though we did get kicked out. I had a feeling we might, but it was so worth it!

Words cannot express how amazing Rachel and Jared are! Gorgeous couple and amazing personalities! I don’t know if Rachel and I will ever be able to keep our conversations on point-we start off talking about photography, but it turns into use gabbing about other things. I am truly excited for your wedding day, you guys! Thank you for taking me to such a prime location for a shoot and for also breaking a rule or two with me! Also, thanks for braving the cold and windy weather and shooting on game day! Also, thanks for not thinking I was nutty when I told you to chase some birds! haha, I’m like a crazy bird lady, looking for ways to scares them!

Fave shot!!
Yeah, Rachel, you can put it away. You’re gorgeous!!

{Weddings} Christine & Michael

Tina — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 01:21:32 +0000

Whew, it has been one busy weekend, but I am finally back in work mode and updating the blog after the sneak peeks!

Christine & Michael-I can’t way enough about you two! Christine booked me over e-mail and the first day I met her and Michael was on their wedding day. It can be a little nerve-wrecking when you don’t know the client beforehand, but I had nothing to worry about! Super sweet couple!! I have had the best luck since I have started my business and get the most awesome clients. I feel like every single client of mine have qualities I look for in a friend. Right off the bat I could tell how much these two love each other. They saw each other before the ceremony and I’m pretty sure Michael was blown away. Talking to Christine’s grandmother, I was told of how tender and genuine Michael is with Christine. The couple who steals my heart!! This is what I live for.

Here are a few of my favorites from the day. I had an amazing time at your wedding, Christine and Michael! Oh, gosh!! The picture above!! Christine, You are GORGEOUS!!
My most favorite first dance shot!!

{Love} Boston sneak-peek

Tina — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 13:57:20 +0000

Here are a few teasers from my engagement session yesterday with Ethan and Laurie. I loved this session so much and can’t wait to share more!

{Around Here} Out of the office: Boston style

Tina — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:38:42 +0000

Just wanted to give my blog followers a heads up that I (and the hubster) will be out of the office from the 24th-26th. We are headed to Boston for an engagement shoot (Huzzah!) This is the first time I am heading out to do a shoot for a client in another state. Also, be sure to check back everyday that I am up there. I will be blogging everyday about the wonderful clients and the lovely city known as Boston. Hopefully I don’t eat too many cream pies…who am I kidding?