Wendy & Rodney 2008-10-12

After talking about this for quite some time, I've FINALLY started a Smatt Photography blog for Matt and I to share our wedding photos! :)

First up, Wendy and Rodney's wedding! I met Wendy and her mom while shooting a magazine cover for a dentist up in Lake Mary, Dr.Pitts. (I guess sometimes you get lucky and brides just land in your life!) As it turned out, Wendy liked our photos & asked us to be part of her wedding.

It was an earlier reception, which is always nice for us photographers to get that added light. I also really liked her simple color palette of fresh whites and purple. Everyone was lovely to work with and we're happy to have had this opportunity to shoot another wedding. :)












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Maria & Josh 2008-10-18

Our second wedding at Casa Feliz and it's officially my favorite place to shoot in Winter Park. Maria planned a BEAUTIFUL wedding. All black and white, with punches of red, made for a classic vibe. Her details were thoughtful and the TIMING with the lighting... just *wow*. All of these things came together to help us create some awesome photographs. And her adorable nephews and niece didn't hurt either! :)














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Rafaela & Rob 2008-10-26

Matt and I got to do something VERY special last night: Go to a wedding where we were GUESTS instead of working! :) This includes a lot more sitting, socializing, and drinking. It's also really exciting to eat when everyone else eats.

When I lived on Singer Island through my teenage years I had a neighbor that was like a sister to me. Raff and I went to different schools but, after school we were pretty inseparable. So, to see someone who means that much to me get married was pretty over-whelming; I CRIED! lol.

I brought my camera along for fun without too many extras, just what would fit in my purse. But, when their wedding photographer ran out of memory on her card I thought it might not hurt to snap a few extra shots. I like the photos because they're a bit different from what I usually shoot. They're from a guest's perspective rather then a visual story of a full wedding. No fancy flash work, not a lot of variety in ceremony shots or any getting ready photos, but I think that's kind of interesting. And more then anything, I'm happy to have captured some of the moments that made Raff's wedding day so special. I couldn't be happier for her. :)








Yea, this bride likes me... ;)

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Liz & Adam 2008-11-02

Liz and Adam has a lovely morning ceremony over the weekend at Cypress Grove in Orlando. We'd never taken photographs in this park before but found it to be so charming.

The wedding had a true sense of play, they used Simpson's toasting glasses and board games as center pieces. Liz and Adam seem not only like a lot of fun on game night, but also like a perfect match. :)






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Jenna & Peter 2008-11-02

Maybe I have a soft spot for the British because my mom is from the south of England but, we just really enjoyed photographing this couple. They were so friendly!

Jenna was the kind of bride that seemed to be smiling the entire day. Peter and his groomsmen were willing to try whatever I suggested, even if it meant jumping up and down in the street. All in all: a wonderful couple and a beautiful wedding.









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