Ahhh yes, the holidays are coming to an end and I am in need of catching up on my blog. It's such a whirlwind of things to do and I feel it starts right after Halloween. Christmas commercials, trees, lights, holiday parties, wrapping, visiting family, shooting weddings in between all of it....phew! I've just exhausted myself thinking about it. Although I DO LOVE the holidays and the family, friends, and food, I am very excited to ring in 2009 with a clean slate. That's what it's all about after all right? So my plan for New Year's Eve is to blow off some steam and hang out with my friends in the greatest city in the world, NYC!! I'm sitting in Laguardia airport right now taking a few minutes as I wait for my friend to get here. I figured this would be a great time to show off a little from Carissa and David's wedding. I love this couple. They held their ceremony in downtown Jacksonville and the reception was at the TPC Golf and Country Club in Ponte Vedra, FL. My favorite memory from that day was taking the wedding party on an extra long golf cart around the course for photos. Everyone was really cool, especially because it was REALLY cool outside too! I think it was my favorite memory because I got to drive the cart. ;) Congratulations Carissa and David! Hope you enjoyed the holidays as much as I did! xo-Abby
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After a few inquiries about a possible Boudoir Marathon, we finally decided that what better time than the present to hold one??? We're bringing our infamous boudoir marathons into the studio and turning up the heat just in time for Valentine's Day!! This one-day only event is going to be held on February 5th from 4-8pm at the fabulous Studio Blue in Orlando. This is perfect for a girls' get together to hang out, sip a little wine, get amazing images of YOU, AND make a sexy little gift for your men!
Lavish Boutique is offering designer lingerie perfect for your 15 minutes in front of the camera! Also, hair and makeup will be provided by
Knockout Artistry. A custom designed Valentine's Day card provided by
The 2U Collection is included along with a fully retouched 4x6 or 5x7 print to go in it. Champagne and goodies will be served so reserve your space today. These sessions are by appointment only and limited space is available.
Can't wait to see you ladies there!
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Boy do I have some updating for you all! It's been so crazy since the new year and I have been building up so many weddings and shoots to blog! Here is the beginning of a long string of posts. Jennifer and Zachary's Charleston wedding was absolutely amazing and what a great couple! I met Jennifer last May on a shoot in Puerto Rico for
Ines Del Mar Magazine. They are covering a story on a "real bride", (Jennifer) and also designing her wedding. Jennifer and I had such a great time working together, that they asked me to photograph their wedding this past December. Of course I was thrilled!!! So fast forwarding to December 6th, I traveled up to Charleston, SC and it couldn't have been better weather. The Southern city was decorated with Christmas lights and decor. The weather was nice and cold and really gave that "Holiday Feel". My two fabulous photographers,
Kristin Florin and
Paul Nurnberg helped perfectly document there wedding. I couldn't have asked for a better team! My gal Natalie, the rockstar makeup artist of
Knockout Artistry was there doing makeup for all the ladies of the wedding party. Amy Morelli with the
2U Collection designed all the invitations, menus, and place cards consisting of metallic paper, ribbon, and Swarovski crystals. And Maggie Rasmussen of
Cleanse Bath and Body provided the favors accented with feathers and crystals at the reception. It was all such a great collaboration and Sofia from
Ines Del Mar Magazine designed the wedding beautifully. One of my favorite details on Jennifer was her white fur coat that was such a perfect fit for the occasion and weather. She looked amazing! She also wore two designer wedding dresses from
Romona Keveza and
Claire Pettibone that she got to choose to wear from our shoot in Puerto Rico. Lucky gal! There reception was held and the beautiful, historic
William Aiken House in downtown Charleston. The property is a dream location for weddings. The house consisted of several different parlor rooms. One housed the wedding cake and we photographed the wedding party in another room with a Christmas tree and a fireplace. The house was so charming with creaky wooden floors, crown molding throughout and very old paintings hanging everywhere. Dinner was held upstairs with tables all throughout the rooms. Dancing was in the courtyard underneath a white tent with white lights illuminating through the night. I can't say enough about how lovely this wedding was. I am so thankful and blessed to have gotten the chance to photograph Jennifer and Zackary's wedding and to become apart of their memories that they will never forget. Thanks to you two and I hope to have the pleasure of working with you and your family again! xo -Abby
Back in May in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.
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Last May I was approached by
Ines Del Mar Magazine and asked to photograph a real bride modeling 5 different designer wedding gowns. This is how I met Jennifer and got the opportunity to photograph her wedding held last December. (See blog post below.)
Natalie and I flew down to beautiful Isabela, Puerto Rico to meet Jennifer and to capture her in these beautiful gowns. What my challenge was with dealing with a "Real Bride" is something that I face on Saturdays. "How was I going to connect with Jennifer and make her relaxed enough to give me the images that I needed?"
Natalie and I got in at 3am and had to be ready to shoot by 7am. We met
Sofia, the editor, and headed down to our first location, the beautiful
Villa Montana Beach Resort. There I met Jennifer along with her Mom and future Mother-in-law. She immediately went right into makeup and hair while
Sofia and I scoped out locations. It was very easy considering the backdrop given to me. I could tell Jennifer was very excited and nervous. This was her first time modeling and the pressure was on. I realized that all I needed to do was approach her like she was one of my brides. I immediately started shooting the breeze with her and just trying to get to know her. From that point on, I just decided to have fun which loosened her up. This approach is what works for me. I feel it is SO important to try and relate with my clients. Just trying to get to know them better is key in getting those great, natural images. And it worked with Jennifer. By the end of the two-day shoot, we were so in sync with one another everything just flowed. I instilled encouragement in her and she instilled her trust in me. It's definitely a give and take when photographing people. It doesn't just "happen", we both have to bring something to the table. A little part of our soul. It's a powerful thing that occurs and there are no words to describe. This photo shoot was successful and not only portrays pretty pictures, but it also displays the connection between bride and photographer. Feel free to pick up this mag at Barnes and Noble Bookstores and other similar locations.
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