Jessica + David were married at the B’nai Torah in Boca Raton, surrounded by friends and family from around the world (including a special guest who attended via video chat). From the first moment we set foot inside Jessica’s parents’ lovely home through to the last moment when we hugged the newlyweds goodbye, we felt welcomed into their family and like we were a part of their wedding day. (It’s days like this that make…
We met Denise + Horacio with their adorable pup Rue at Dubois Park for their engagement session last week, with beautiful Florida sunshine and that golden glow we see in winter afternoons. We love that they chose to bring favorite books to curl up and read (including one of Em’s favorites, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams), and their natural chemistry was wonderful to see… we love couples who make each other…
Cheryl + Derek’s wedding was one of those days that we expected to go well. The weather was decent (hot, but that’s normal). The locations were gorgeous. The flowers, details, clothing… everything was set up for it to go as well as possible. We expected the day to go well; we were truly touched and amazed by how perfect it was. Having a very intimate wedding with only family and a few close friends makes…
Francisco + Antonio eloped to New York City for their wedding, and unfortunately we were unable to join them because of other commitments. (Sad face!) We made up for it by scheduling a portrait session with them when they returned home to Palm Beach, with a sunrise on the beach… in gorgeous matching outfits, of course. We love how gentle and caring they are with each other, and the teasing bickering that comes with a…
There’s nothing like a summer day in Vermont. Hiking a hill in the warm sun carrying clothing and equipment for a portrait session may not appeal to everyone, but Emily and Margot both grew up in this beautiful state; dodging cow patties, avoiding brambles, and eating crab apples are all just part of the experience. This I Love Vermont session is to celebrate Margot’s 30th birthday this year; we couldn’t think of a better location…
We couldn’t have asked for more perfect weather; it was the kind of early fall day when it’s still warm, but the heat of summer has mercifully fled. A clear sky, a light breeze, and a kiss of warmth from the sun made this session perfectly pleasant, an absolute delight to shoot. We had been traveling in the northeast for over a week at this point (see Em’s travel photography on Instagram), encountering a variety…
We’ve been waiting for this shoot for a long time! We met Francisco over five years ago, and recently met his long time boyfriend, Antonio (and loved him just as much as we thought we would… maybe more). Their love and dedication for each other over the last nine years is evident in every touch, every laugh, and every we’ve-been-together-forever-and-that-exasperates-me-but-I-love-you-anyway moment. Nothing inspires us more than love that has lasted the test of time; except…
You know you’ve found friends when your clients start quoting “The Hangover” to you in emails. Derek was a guest at Teresa + Brent’s wedding earlier this year, and was polite and friendly when he asked for our card. We had no idea this guy (and his awesome fiancée Cheryl) would be keeping us laughing for hours through our initial meeting! We’ve been looking forward to their engagement session all summer and can’t wait for…
We’ve been having some awfully rainy weather in South Florida for the past few weeks, but Katie + John were game to trek out to MacArthur Beach State Park to document her magnificent belly! Em joined these expectant parents (who also had us as their wedding photographers last year, which was awesome!) at the park, and everyone determined that the weather didn’t look too bad, so we left the umbrellas in the car. Anyone who’s…
Photographing weddings is what we do, and we’re lucky enough to love our jobs. Every time we are asked to step inside our clients’ lives to document an incredibly important day we count ourselves lucky; we connect with all of our brides and grooms, and count them among our friends by the time the wedding day rolls around. It’s a rare and special treat when we’re already friends with the couple before the wedding, before…
Maressa + Dan were married at the fabulous Eden Roc hotel in Miami Beach, Florida last weekend. Leading up to the big day we were all worried about weather, but the hopes and prayers must have worked.. we had quintessentially perfect Miami Beach sunshine! Surrounded by family and friends from all over the country, Maressa + Dan’s wedding was the perfect combination of traditional Jewish customs and 1950’s glamorous flair. We loved seeing Maressa’s face…
Jessica + David are one of those couples who have infectious laughs. One of them smirks, the other giggles; the next thing you know, we’re all laughing. They also have the unusual ability to relax and interact with each other naturally with cameras aimed at them, something we usually have to coach… and this they’ll probably deny. We loved their story: the quintessential families meeting at the club, “Your nephew would LOVE my granddaughter!”, which…
We’re always so proud of Florida when the weather is perfect for couples who came from far away to get married here. Sunny weather, sparkling aqua water, a refreshing breeze… it’s like this so often I think we sometimes forget just how lovely it can be! The Pelican Grand Beach Resort is one of the few resorts along the Fort Lauderdale coast that’s actually right on the beach, and they take full advantage of their…
As we mentioned in their engagement session, Teresa + Brent have been in love and together for a long time. The best part about a wedding like this is that rather than a celebration of two families coming together, it’s really one big family already! We loved how everyone knew each other, making the entire day one big party. Having the wedding at Teresa’s family’s home in Jupiter Farms made things even better; from the…
Alright, so we weren’t quite finished with Nicole + Scott (if you haven’t seen their wedding post, click here to check it out). The day after their wedding we took some time to wander around Naples in more casual clothing (Nicole had a reception dress she never had a chance to wear… perfect!). As much fun as we always have during the nerves-stretched-tight excitement of wedding days, day after sessions have an amazing feeling of…
We love what we do. We honestly feel that we have the best job in the world; we meet great people and get to be creative during an incredibly beautiful and emotional time in their lives. Overall we tend to book clients who we’d be friends with, so we’re generally really happy campers! Then once in a while we get a couple like Nicole + Scott who make us remember just how lucky we are.…
We knew from the moment we met Melanie + Alex that they were going to have a fun wedding… and we probably should have guessed after shooting their engagement session that they were going to look amazing as bride and groom! After a really rainy week everyone was relieved to see the forecast for Saturday; sunny and dry. It was hot (this is Florida, after all), but a refreshing breeze kept the temperature at bay.…
After a relaxing day wandering Key West (and playing with the kitties at the Hemingway Home… see one of Em’s instagrams here) we met up with Cindy + Alan to visit some of their favorite parts of the town and take some portraits minus the crazy atmosphere of the wedding day. To beat the heat we had a snack at Kermit’s Key Lime Shoppe, where we discovered that chocolate covered key lime pie on a stick,…
We joined Cindy + Alan for their weekend of wedding celebrations in Key West. The weather was warm, but a refreshingly brisk breeze held a hint of fall, even in this beach setting. Cindy got ready at the Hyatt before their waterfront ceremony, where close friends and family gathered and Alan’s daughter and son served as maid of honor and best man. After portraits around the Hyatt property, everyone waved goodbye to Cindy + Alan…
There’s nothing quite like the hush of a sleepy Sunday afternoon in an elegant Southern city. Tina + Angelo donned their wedding clothes again for a relaxed day after session with us in Charleston, the festivities of the night before fading to a happy memory. We love sessions like this… everyone is tired, but the afterglow of the wedding still hangs in the air. Seeing the gentle touch of love between a new husband +…
An event eleven years in the making (which is conveniently their hashtag: #11yearsinthemaking), Tina + Angelo officially tied the knot last Saturday in sparklingly beautiful Charleston, South Carolina. This was a true destination wedding; not a single guest or family member was a local (even we came from Florida!). Charleston is a very special place for Tina + Angelo, as he spent his formative years at the prestigious Citadel, and after years of spending time…
We joined Simone, Louis and both of their vivacious families for a celebration of their engagement last weekend, with many of the guests traveling from afar (and lots from New York!). We couldn’t stop grinning through the entire evening—the genuine affection, emotion, and excitement that permeated the party was truly touching to see. We wish Simone + Louis all the best in the months to come while they plan their wedding!
When we first met Sam + Angel, they told us about their love story; how they started as friends, but became so much more. When we photographed their engagement session in May (click here to see) we loved that they recreated their fateful first date, finishing up at Lulu, the restaurant where they realized they had something special. During that time we were also able to check out their wedding venue, just steps away from…
What a perfect seaside wedding! We joined Ali + Chris for their wedding ceremony and celebration at the Vero Beach Hotel + Spa, where they tied the knot surrounded by family and friends. The day was hot (September in Florida tends to be!), but things cooled off a bit as the evening went on, with the ocean breeze blowing in from the water just steps away. We loved all the personal touches this happy couple…
We are always so thrilled to see our clients’ lives together develop beyond the wedding day; while we all tend to see most of the day to day changes of our friends through Facebook and emails, there’s something really satisfying about seeing someone in person after a long time apart. This was absolutely the case with Molly and Gordon, who we joined for an anniversary session about a year after their wedding last August (actually,…
Julie + Brian planned one of the most laid back, relaxing weddings we’ve been to… but how could it be anything but relaxing at a beautiful resort in the US Virgin Islands? We joined the happy couple and a small group of close family and friends for a weekend celebration of Julie + Brian’s love and marriage at the Sugar Bay Resort + Spa on St. Thomas. The weather looked threatening leading up to the…
Jessica + Ian were married in Vermont just months before we were (check out their wedding pictures here), and now have a beautiful daughter, Navah. We joined this happy family in Norwich, Vermont for a portrait session in the early evening. The New England weather had been fickle for weeks, but amazingly we managed to have a perfect evening of golden sunshine! Navah’s face lights up when she sees her Mommy and Daddy (if you…
Meeting Brigid + Josh last summer for their engagement session was a wonderful surprise. We don’t usually book couples for wedding photography via email, so meeting someone with our big cameras in hand must be a bit intimidating– this happy couple handled it all in stride. Their love for each other shone that day, as we walked through downtown White River Junction, Vermont. We loved that they added in a nod to their planned honeymoon…
We are beyond psyched to be shooting Julia + Kevin’s wedding next May! Em met Julia in tenth grade in New Hampshire, when they were both “new kids” in the school. (Life has certainly improved since those angsty teenage years!) We first met Kevin when Julia brought him as her date to our wedding two years ago; we noticed then that he seemed way cooler than we are, and that hasn’t changed a bit. Since…
Jessica and David were among my first clients, way back before Pogo Photo, before Steve, before Florida, in the early years of my college studies at SCAD. I met Jessica years before that, when she was directing local plays in Vermont and cast me as Celia in As You Like It (and we both discovered that acting—and memorizing lines—were not my strong points, though it was a fun experience). Far, far away, Jessica met David…