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Thursday, April 10, 2008

The Sullivans part two!

One last peek for you guys! I hope you enjoy them (remember you can click on them to make them bigger then right click to save for Myspace or online sharing :))

Here are a few more of my faves (including some yummy details!):


















Monday, April 7, 2008

Another Congrats!

I just had to do another quickie Congrats post to the Lovely John and Samya (whose gorgeous daughter I got a peek at last week... and man, does she have a FULL head of beautiful hair!).

But this time it isn't about their beautiful daughter... it's about another baby of theirs- John's Coffee shop which opened just a little over a month ago and is already getting rave reviews and sell-out lunch crowds!

Here's the link to the (most recent.. he's had a few ;)) article in the PNJ: Grab a cup o' joe and a bite to eat at Habana Coffee


And here's where and when you can drop by and see him:
WHAT: Habana Coffee.

WHERE: 18 S. DeVilliers St. (right behind Everman's!)

HOURS: 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

PRICES: Coffees, $.99 to $5. Sandwiches, $6.75 to $8.75. 10 percent discount to hospital corpsman and security stationed at Naval Hospital with ID.

PHONE: 637-1177.



Congrats again John! I know this dream was a long time coming and I am so happy it is going so well for you!

Thursday, April 3, 2008

Introducing the Sullivans!

It was a great pleasure and honor to be invited to document Carmen and John's wedding. They had an intimate and informal beach wedding- just my kind! Though formalities may have been bypassed, the fun was not! Getting married in front of the Phoenix X meant getting an aerial show by all the parachuters at the Flora-Bama (or a "fly-by" as Carmen would say!). This was a huge hit with the Bride and Groom- both major Nascar fans.

Their lovely wedding ceremony was brief and heartfelt. John's daughter was Carmen's bridesmaid- and she made a lovely one (I couldn't take a bad shot of this little redheaded beauty). Surrounded by family and friends, everyone made their way down to the water to toss a stone in- after making a wish for the couple's happiness (I even managed to toss one in while still snapping away!). After that the party was on! Carmen's momma is quite the dancer... though we couldn't quite convince Grandma to join in.

Carmen and John, thanks for entrusting me with your day. I had a wonderful time and enjoyed the time I was able to spend with your lovely families. I wish you much happiness in life! Enjoy your sneak peeks (and if I get a chance I'll post some more in a few days!)



















Thursday, March 27, 2008

Bachelorette Party!

This was a blast! Paula was lovely, her bridesmaids and friends were just as lovely, we stayed at the most GORGEOUS condo.... and we got to meet emeril when we went to dinner! All in all- a perfect time was hadby everyone. I can't believe the wedding is only a month away! I can't wait- Paula has planned on incredible wedding and the amount of yummy details we will get to shoot is getting Chyrel and I excited! And here's a reminder peek at Paula (and Mike's!) Engagement shoot (well- I made 3 posts total lol- but that one has the most ;)).


He was a GREAT sport!



The food was divine!



Paula and her lovely preggo Maid of Honor (expect to see baby pics soon!)



See the family resemblence?



And her soon to be SIL




Sushi... it was divine!



Mugging for me!



Everyone



Lindsey and Our hostess Adrienne



Wooohooo- how many can we fit in?!



At least one more!


Friday, March 21, 2008

Ms. Amanda & Mr. C

I met up with Amanda and her son last Sunday for a mom & son session at the beach. Mr. C was such a cutie but really had NO interest in me or my camera! It was his first trip to the beach in a year and he was enthralled by the water- so I was definitely NOT the most exciting thing around! But we perserved and I ended up with a ton of fun pictures. Sorry it took me so long to get your sneak peeks up... to thank you for your patience I put a few extras up for ya! I hope these are worth the wait :)














Tuesday, March 18, 2008

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Just wanted to give a quick hello to two new babies... Ian and Maya. Ian was born last Monday to the lovely Caylin and Steve, and he has a very proud big brother in Mr. David! I can't believe it's already been a month and a half since I was invited to document their maternity. Then again, I also can't believe she held on for as long as she did! Congrats on the safe arrival of your newest member!

And Maya was born just yesterday to the wonderful Samya and John, whose beautiful wedding I covered last June. Maya is their first born, with hopefully many more beautiful children to come. I know you will both be wonderful parents and couldn't be happier with her arrival.

Congrats again to all of you!

Monday, March 17, 2008

Will & Denee Part Deux...

Whoops... I *thought* I'd done this last week... but either my blog post got eaten (not likely) or I just completely spaced it (much more likely! lol). So here is the final sneak peek for the New Mr & Mrs. Wansley! I'm going over the final selections from Chyrel, and should have your entire gallery up by mid-week :) I hope you love them! Thanks again for inviting me to be a part of your day. You were so fun to work with, and everyone really enjoyed themselves- me included!

And Chyrel has her pics up now as well; check them out HERE!