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Amanda & Eric

Tina — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:11:15 +0000

Not to long ago (read: Last friday) I posted Amanda and Eric’s engagement session. This weekend I was a part of their gorgeous wedding at the Don Cesar in St.Pete. Amanda and Eric are awesome, simply put. They were naturals in front of the camera and a large part of that is because of how in love and comfortable they are with each other. Somehow I get all of the best couples, because everyone just wants to have fun-which is totally fine with me!

I hope you two are having an amazing time in Florida for the rest of the week! May your week be filled with love, laughter, and flaming hot cheetos

{maternity} Arti

Tina — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 13:20:55 +0000

I never blogged the first session, but I was so excited with these images, that I had to blog Arti’s 2nd trimester session! When my cousin Sameer called me to tell me that he and his wife Arti were expecting their first child, I of course, was totally excited and wanted to document the months leading up to the exciting (big!) day. Arti is such a sweet person and I always have a blast hanging out with her and taking pictures. We went to random little places to take some pictures, but the locations turned out perfect. Even though I made fun of you for losing your keys, when they were under your purse, and for possibly traumatizing your future child with doing random things (you know what I’m talking about! I can’t be your human shield forever!), I know you are going to be such an amazing mom, Arti. Also, thank you for giving me an excuse to eat massive amounts of food! Haha. I can’t wait until the little one is here and ready to be in front of my camera!

{married!} Elicia & Greg

Tina — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 16:01:25 +0000

I have never seen a happier groom! In every picture Greg has this huge grin on his face and can you blame him? Elicia is not only gorgeous, but also so sweet and funny. Elicia contacted me so long ago to shoot her wedding and I can’t believe her wedding just passed-time flies by! It seems like 2010 has been one big blur and 2011 is pushing it’s way in.

So, I had many firsts for this wedding. I have never had a bride ask me to blow on her face to stop her from crying. Haha. It was just me and Elicia in the room and I think I gave her this look that said “REALLY?!” I just didn’t want to traumatize her! We got to hang out on a parking lot to take some formals-which was awesome. Oh! And it was 10.10.10 on the day of their wedding! If you believe in superstition, the day is supposed to bring a lot of good luck to those who get married on the day. While that extra security is nice, I don’t think Elicia and Greg need any luck, because they have all they need and are so wonderful together. You two are amazing and I am so glad I got to be a part of your day.

{married!} Cassidy & Matthew

Tina — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 22:21:23 +0000

Sometimes when I post a wedding session, I go back and check out the engagement session. I still have the same feelings as I did from their session. I will not be apologizing for any sun flair in any of these images. LOVE it. Also, Cassidy is probably one of my most enthusiastic brides when it comes to sun flare. It’s not something I knew I really did, until a few people pointed it out to me. Now, I am always on the look out for some. The weather cooperated and blessed Cassidy and Matthew with no rain, but beautiful golden light was aplenty.

One of things Cassidy had told me regarding her wedding was that it was going to be simple and sweet. I couldn’t blame her, because not only did they have a wedding to plan, but also a Bar exam to take a few months before the big day. I would have totally spazzed out, but obviously Cassidy and Matthew are way more organized and bad ass than I am. Major props are going your way-everything was absolutely amazing. I love how weddings match each of my couples. I loved the elegance of the Mansion on the Selby gardens property and the beautiful, lush greenery backdropping the day’s events. Everyone was so welcoming and excited. I love feeling that buzz that everyone gets right before the ceremony. You can’t help but absorb that anticipation.

I know you two will have a fabulous time in Maui! Take tons of pictures and enjoy your time away from wedding planning and exams (all done!!) I know you two will have a glorious marriage.

{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!!