The day before we left Florida, I took Kevin to one of my favorite places ... the St. Augustine Alligator Farm. Not only does it have one of the most impressive displays of alligator and crocodile species in the world, it also has one of the best natural bird rookeries (a communal nesting site) in all of Florida. Afterwards, we headed back down the coast stopping one last time along the way to enjoy the sounds of the ocean ... I really do miss Florida!!
We decided to play tourists and pose with a young gator ... really, I just wanted to hold one - it was so cool :-).
We have hit the busy season and I am falling very far behind on my blogging, so for those couples waiting, I promise I will get your shoots up as soon as possible :-).
While we were in Florida, Brittany and Stephen had one last shoot - a spectacular Trash-the Dress shoot. Again, we can't stress enough how much fun these shoots can be ... they are becoming increasingly popular and are highly recommended!!!
Bee and Stephen started the shoot in Downtown Orlando in the Church Street Station district ... I personally love the ice cream shots :-). From there we headed out to Blue Springs State Park where they got down and dirty - and just a little water-logged.
Thank you both so much!! It was such a blast and we just love you guys! Hope you love them as much as we do :-)!!
Tina, the pictures look fantastic! ~Lisa
(04.21.09 @ 02:59 PM)I first met Brittany when she was eight years old. I went to meet my friend Aubrey at her house for a photo shoot and there she was ... the only blonde in the family. I remember thinking how pretty she was going to be when she grew up. I couldn't have been closer to the mark in that prediction. Today she is a beautiful young woman and I never dreamed at the time that I would one day be photographing her wedding. Funny how life works sometimes :-).
Brittany and Stephen are a wonderful couple and I was so glad to be a part of their very special day. I have felt blessed to be able to cover each sister's wedding (Ashley and Aubrey before this) and Bee's was no exception. Brittany comes from a large family - 4 sisters and 3 brothers total - and I just love all of them, including their wonderful parents. Stephen's family was just as wonderful to get to know, very warm and gracious.
Side note: As you view the photos you will think your eyes are playing tricks on you, and in a way they are. For the record, that is not former President George W. Bush, but he sure is a darn good look-alike!! In fact Stephen's father, John Morgan, is a bit of a celebrity himself having taken third place in ABC TV's celebrity reality show, "The Next Best Thing." It really was mind-boggling how much he looked like him.
Brittany and Stephen, it was a beautiful wedding and you two make the cuttest couple. Thank you for your hospitality and for entrusting us as your wedding photographers. Stephen is a videographer and Brittany has always grown up around the camera so photos were extremely important to both of them. It meant a lot that they trusted us to document their special day. Hope you love them and we wish you the very best in life!! Hope you have a chance to stop by and visit while you are out this way :-)!
The pictures are fabulous!! We are so blessed to know you and even more blessed that you are so amazingly talented! haha What would our weddings be without you! Plus I like all these Florida destination weddings! I have seen you more in the last month than I have in the last 5 years..haha Miss you! Aubs
(04.15.09 @ 01:54 AM)I love how you really get in there and close up with your work. It is truly unique!!
(04.17.09 @ 07:32 AM)I am speechless, the pictures are absolutely breath taking! i just love them all. You captured our wedding day so spectacularly! I couldn't be happier. You're work amazes me every time. I thank God for you and your friendship to the family. Stephen and I are so lucky to have a little bit of Sierra Blanco in our lives. Thank you!
(04.29.09 @ 02:44 AM)It has become a bit of a tradition among the Jarvis sisters to have their rehearsal and reception as one event the day before the wedding and far be it for Brittany to break with tradition :-). After the rehearsal we all headed over to the Longwood Community Center, which is a beautiful old Victorian, to enjoy great food and celebrate!!
The reception was decorated and catered in a southwest theme. It was a wonderful evening and Brittany and Stephen were just glowing with happiness!
This past week we were back in Florida for Brittany and Stephen's wedding. My good friend Aubrey is one of the "Fab 4" Jarvis sisters and my goal is to photograph all of them on their wedding days. Well, Ashley was first, then Aubrey and now Brittany (all since 2006) ... the only one left is Chelsea.
We had four days of shooting scheduled for this wedding, starting with Bee's bridal shoot. We headed from Orlando up to historic St. Augustine, hitting the beaches as we went. Accompanying us was Bee's close friend from Maryland, Nesha. Nesha had never seen the ocean before so it was a lot of fun watching her explore it and dip her toes into the Atlantic for the first time. She was also a great "Bird Rangler" assistant ... thanks Nesha :-).
The weather was rather foul but we didn't let that stop us from getting some absolutely stunning shots ... hard to go wrong though when you are working with one of the Jarvis sisters (they are all sickningly beautiful, thin and tall!) In actuality, I enjoy working in stormy weather. It adds an element to the images and a quality of light that just can't be achieved otherwise. It was a great day full of fun and exploration!
We made an unscheduled stop to catch this storm sweeping in. Turned out to be one of my favorites from the entire day!!
Great pictures Tina, looks like your trip to FL went well. I'm glad you guys had some time to take some fun pictures.
(04.21.09 @ 03:02 PM)I love to play tourist when I go on trips. Even if it's only for 1/2 a day. I'm totally jealous of the alligator farm. Hope you're having fun in FL.
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