Engagement- Jordan and Skyler

Just a November jaunt through the UF campus but I am so happy with the gems we found and the great frames we made. Skyler was a news editor at the Sun with me for a couple years before leaving for law school (never hurts to know a good lawyer) and Jordan is an engineering student and is super cool. The shoot was lots of fun and Marian contributed some great second angles to add to the take. Hope you like it.

Engagement- Eric and Pam

This was our second beach shoot of the day and we employed some new styles and poses. Engagement shoots are tough for me in that my strength is telling the story of the day as it unfolds not the situation of let's meet somewhere and take posed photos. In these cases I have always reverted back to my traditional style which is good for the shoot but produces stiff and boring results. Marian has been researching some innovative ideas that allow us to develop more stylized shots that are more journalastic but still posed. I hope you see the results in the upcoming e-sessions we post.
Anyway, Eric and Pam are such a great couple and they jumped right into the session (literally) and their comfort allowed for us to produce a great series of images. Check them out as they are fun fun fun-

Wedding- Jeff and Lauren

Jeff and Lauren got married last weekend at Queen of Peace church with the reception at Sweetwater Branch Inn, both in Gainesville. I cannot say enough kind words about them. You can just tell that they make each other better and that is the highest compliment one could make. The images are great and this wedding was a ton of fun. I had to repeatedly pinch myself so I remembered I was actually working. The bummer is no more weddings on the books till February.

Enjoy!

Engagement- Paul and Dana

OK this one is special. We have known Dana since we moved to Gainesville in 2000 and she and her kids are very dear to us. Paul is a great guy and a pleasure to be around. We are so proud that they found each other and as you can see their love shines in these images. Kodus to Marian who has been working hard to change the way we go about these e-sessions and the proof is in the pudding........here is the pudding.

Engagement- Zach and Ellen

Zach and Ellen are getting married next April in Gainesville and we did the engagement session at the Thomas Center a couple weeks ago. We had a great time and cannot wait for the big day. The weather was great and we are always looking for new angles and ideas for one of my favorite locations. Here are a few images to share.

New Packages Are Here

We are pleased to announce our new 2008 packages. While sticking with our theme of being budget friendly we have come up with a great lineup of new products and services.

Here are some new additions-

-New Collage Prints- Each package will include these hand designed prints showing the highlights of your big day.

-Disks Provided- You asked and we listened. Each of our new packages include a disk of either high or low rez images. They are your picture and you deserve to have them.

-Product Credits- Beyond wonderful images, you deserve all the wonderful mediums in which to display your photography. Use your product credit for albums, coffee table books, prints and even an Ipod Touch loaded with your images. Too many options to list.

-Bigger Better Albums-We are officially launching our new album line for 2008 and it includes our already popular Willowbook line but also Asuka Book and Graphi Studio. We have pegged these as the most popular, affordable and modern albums on the market. All books now start at 30 pages which should be a welcome addition from 18 pages.

-Extra Photographer- We now include a second photographer with most packages and that would most likely mean Marian. This means more great images and a smoother day.

These are just the highlights. Feedback is always welcome if you feel we have left something out.

For the clients we have met with or talked to, you are still locked into last year's rates although you might just prefer one of our new offerings. Please let us know if you have questions.

Engagement Season is Here!

I read the newspaper this morning (who doesn't) and saw that the first real "cold" fronts are headed to Florida this weekend. So like a groundhog I am here to proclaim that it is time to start scheduling and shooting engagement sessions (the hip phrase is E-Sessions). Everyone should know by now that I hate bland and boring so Marian and I will be encouraging great ideas and themes.

Everyone always asks what to wear. My first response is always no mini skirts! Makes posing sort of a challenge if you catch my drift. Seriously, just be yourselves and wear something that matches your personality. Not weekend mowing the yard garb but you know what I mean. Try to avoid loud colors, patterns, stripes and try to wear complimenting outfits.

We are not there to photograph the clothes we are there to capture your personalities.

We look forward to working with every single one of our clients to insure amazing photography.