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I had a great privilege to photograph John and Lena’s wedding last Saturday.  I love my job.  I love working with people and seeing their personality come out on their wedding day. 

We started off with some getting ready photos at the Grand Bohemian downtown Orlando where the couple was staying.

As we were leaving the hotel, a very, very tall and handsome man appeared in a hallway and Ashlyn (Lena’s maid of honor) said that it is possibly a member of a LA Lakers that were playing the Orlando Magic that evening.  For those of you who know me, I am not a shy person and will do virtually anything for my brides, so without even thinking, I ran up to this very, very tall man, asked him if he really was a “Laker”  (and he had such a charming smile, sigh… ) and after the confirmation I kindly asked for a photo with Lena.   So, here it is a little surprise for Lena on her wedding day.  A photo with Pau Gasol, #16, Forward for the Lakers.  I had to look it all up on the Lakers website, LOL. 

Lena and John were fun, fun, fun…

They chose the historic and romantic Casa Feliz in Winter Park for the reception. It was a beautiful day, not only for them, but also for me. Thank you for letting me capture your most precious day!

Congratulations!

I was just awarded top 5 Photographer by Professional Photographer Society of Central Florida!  How cool is that!  I feel very privileged and honored to be a member of such a fine group of photographers and friends here in Orlando. They have been my biggest supporters, best source of inspiration and knowledge.  That’s where I find my best friends. They are my best assets professionally and personally.

I love you all! Thank you! You are truly awesome! I couldn’t do without you!

here is a pic from our 2008 Award Party. 

I’m so glad I didn’t call it the “daily blog”, lol…..I had so many great photo adventures since the time I last wrote that it would be really hard to try to catch up now. Las Vegas was great (only in Vegas you will meet a “real” Rocket Girl that I’ll write about later on) and after that was Florida School (where I was studying under the best of the best photographer and a friend Curt Littlecott). Then came a fantastic trip to Europe where I spent 2 months. I photographed there a couple of breathtaking weddings (especially one in Florence, Italy) and met many great people.  I came back in the middle of September and have been busy, busy, busy……I decided I still occasionally will add a story or photo from the summer but for now I’ll start with the most current event which was the wedding of Gabbie and Phil just a couple of days ago.  The venue: stunning Bella Collina in Monteverde, FL was the perfect location for this California couple’s wedding.