Indian Riverside Park Engagement Session

Well we have 2 E-sessions today. Here are some pix from the morning session with Dane and Elizabeth.

you can see all the pix in our Client Area

Snake Charmer??

Well maybe if this photo thing doesnt work out….I can take up where the Crocodile Hunter left off :)

we encountered this big Black  Rat Snake during a hike up to Linville Falls in North Carolina.

Summer Vacation time again.

Hey Everyone, just wanted to let you know that we will be hiking the mountains in western North Carolina for the next week or so…..probably a little golf too!! So if we dont get right back to you, you’ll know why. We will be checking voicemails however so if you need us, leave us a message and we’ll get back to you. Here’s a few pix!!

Here’s the Barr boys on the very edge!! Literally a mile high.

finally got some golf in!!  This is Sugar Mtn Golf Club

Treasure Coast Brides Summer 2008 is in

Just wanted to let everyone know that the summer issue of Treasure Coast Brides Magazine is out and about. You can stop by our office to pick one up if you like or visit any of the vendors in the book as well as most local businesses that have anything at all to do with brides. You’ll notice this issue has many new excellent vendors in it too, so enjoy. Vendors, if you need some to give to your brides, you can stop by our office, or we will be distributing heavy as soon as we get back!!

Brad

Delray Bch Golf Club Wedding

It was our first trip to the Delray bch Golf Club for Saturdays wedding. There arent that many venues that we havent been before, let alone a Donald Ross designed golf course!! We arrived to find Beth and her staff quite attentive and caring as they took care of every need for Amy and Alex’s big day. Understandably, they had the ceremony in the ballroom to avoid the hot summer sun, but we did manage to get out for a few pix on the course before retreating to the AC for the rest of the reception where Jimmy D, from Paragon Entertainment emceed the nights proceedings all night long. You can see all their pix HERE; but here are a few favorites from the day!! Feel free to show em some love in the comment section too!

here’s an infrared look at the clubhouse

Mom looks on as Amy dons here dress

the purple in the gown made for a great backdrop too!!

the bridesmaids (sisters) all look on during the ceremony proceedings

these 3 made the energizer bunny look like a slacker…they just kept going and going and going….

New Custom Photo Thank You Cards a huge hit

Here’s an example of one of our new custom photo thank you cards we just made for Tiffany and Tony.  Take a look and I think you’ll see why they are such a HUGE hit!!

Front                                                                     Back

The inside,  transparency reduced to enable handwriting!!   All three images chosen by Tiffany.  Nice Job Tiff!

These cards are now available in a variety of sizes and orientations.

Brad

Rainy day golf tournament at PGA’s Champion Course

The summer golf tournament season is heating up. Yesterday at PGA National, was my first of the summer, and the rain delays made it even worse. We got delayed 3 times in one afternoon. The course was in terrific shape as usual though, and even after the rains it was very playable. I managed to play fairly well, but didnt make some 5-6 footers for par that would have made my 82 a little more impressive. Anyone wanting to join in the fun just go to  Here, and the details are all there under the outings heading. Enjoy, and hit ‘em straight!! Brad

Treasure Coast Brides Cover Selection

We had several folks asking us about the cover shot selection for the next issue.  So here it goes.  It was a really tough choice this issue, since there were so many really incredible options.  (Thanks to all our brides :) )  Anyway, this shot of Roxy has absolutely dominated the season, so it just had to be the cover.  Let me know what you think!

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Great Wedding @ Benvenutos

Well, heres another example of why Benvenutos has become one of the premier venues in Palm Beach County!! Top Notch Service…..they wrote the book. That was the setting yesterday for Kerry and Kelbys big day. I happen to be rather fond of June 14th as well since its also my anniversary too!! (22 yrs). DJ Ryan from Kenny Mondo Productions emceed in fine fashion…including mixing in a few of his own original tracks!! (He’s an up and coming Country Music singer himself!!). After the event we scooted back to the Ritz Carlton hotel for a little quickie session on the beach (although there was almost no beach left :( Anyway, congrats again to Kerry and Kelby, and you can see all their pix HERE. Feel free to leave your comments below too!!

Mom’s walking Kerry down the aisle….not sure who’s more nervous

this is in the Fireplace room at Benvenutos. A very cool, unique room for the ceremony

Kelby’s Mom keeps a watchful tear filled eye on the proceedings

as you can see from the cake topper…..it was definitely a country wedding!!

A Blue Jean tone, lends a very cool look to this Infrared shot at the gazebo

not much beach is left at the Ritz…..

Incredible Wedding at the Bok Sanctuary in Lk Wales

You may recognize Tiffany and Tony from their engagement photos. That was quite a shoot, so now when it came to their actual wedding day, we had to wonder just how in the world we would be able to top the images we had already done…..Well, just add in some extraordinary scenery, add in a little infrared, pour in a horse and carriage and dress them up in their wedding day finest, and well you pretty much have the formula for an incredible day of photographing….which is exactly what resulted Saturday!! We actually started in Bartow at The Stanford Inn Bed & Breakfast for the prep shots, then on to the Historic Bok Sanctuary and Tower for a surreal outdoor ceremony, and then after a quick carriage ride, they ended up at La Bella Torre, for a quaint little reception. DJ Lou from Paragon Entertainment provided the emcee and entertainment for the evenings events and kept the crowd on the dance floor all night long. Almost at the end of the evening, we decided to go out for a quickie photo session in the little downtown area, and wow, glad we did….some incredible images developed there too!! Congrats again to Tiffany and Tony!! Now to try to pick out some images to post…can you post 500 here??? Oh well here goes.

sort of like getting married on the set of Lord of the Rings!!

having some fun with infrared, in a setting built for infrared capture!!

more IR fun

yes thats them at the base of the tower

these last 2 were from the little mini session toward the end…..see the rest of the pix HERE

Show em some love or leave us some comments below!!

Treasure Coast Brides goes wild in July!!

Well maybe wild is a bit of a stretch…but the next issue (July) will showcase the largest group of new vendors in our history!!  Its pretty much going to have the leaders in every category across the Treasure Coast.  We’d like to welcome:  Complete Music and Video, Traxx Entertainment, Hibiscus Travel, Sandals Resorts, Silver Platter Entree’s, The Inn at Ocean Village, A Piece of Cake, Special Occasions, Exquisite Events by Jackie, Events by Gitana, Harbour Ridge CC, Creative Catering, Spring Hill Suites, Best Western Stuart, and Island Party Rentals to the family…and more every day!!!   See all the terrific vendors today by clicking HERE!!

If you are a local wedding professional and would like to join us give us a call to be considered.  And if you are a bride and would like to recommend one to us, please feel free to let us know.  Not every vendor will be accepted.  We are trying to do  everything in our power to ensure that each and every vendor we have in the magazine is of the highest caliber.

Thank all of  you new vendors so  very much, and we look forward to working with each of you very soon!!

Brad

A great Harbour Ridge CC Wedding

Saturday, we were back at one of our favorite venues on the Treasure Coast, Harbour Ridge CC for Tina and Dan’s big day celebration.  But first we started off at the house for some quick getting ready shots, then off to the St Martin Deporres Catholic church in Jensen Bch to get them officially married!! After that they jumped into a super limo from Cobblestone Limo and off to Harbour Ridge we went where Teresa took over the reigns and provided her usual great service and attention to detail thats hard to match!! Jimmy D from Paragon Entertainment, worked his magic on the crowd and danced em till they dropped!!! Congrats again guys!!     To see all the pix, click HERE

more beautiful flowers from Barbara at Country Club Florists!!

not a shot I’d normally have picked, but when i saw the Crucifix behind her, I had to grab this shot of the wonderful singer at the church….what a voice she had too!!

A cool infrared shot on the boardwalk leading down to the docks at Harbour Ridge, one of the most photogenic and relaxing walks found at any reception venue!!

feel free to show Tina and Dan some love by leaving them some comments below!!

Another great Indian Riverside Park Wedding

Friday’s are getting more popular than ever here on the Treasure Coast, partly due to the lack of available venues….especially on Saturdays in the spring. This Friday was no exception, as Britt and Brett tied the knot on the beautiful wide waters at Indian Riverside Park. It was a wonderful breezy afternoon setting as they said their vows, then upstairs for a great reception hosted by DJ Lou from Paragon Entertainment who emcee’d with his usual flair!! The food was presented by Creative Catering and was a delightful treat as well while Karyn and the staff tended to everyone’s every need for the entire evening. SEE all their pictures now HERE!!!

As you can see there was a nice breeze blowing in off the water.

One final serenade for our bride!!

Feel free to show em some love by leaving any comment you like below.

Wedding day rainout aboard the Lady Windridge Yacht

Well, even the best laid plans……as they say. For months Liz and Brad planned to have their dream wedding on the top deck of the Lady Windridge Yacht while cruising the intra coastal waterway at sunset. All of which happened Saturday, except for the sunset part and the top deck part. The seasonal rains started early and came often driving the party to the safety of the lower decks. Still, it ended up being a great time for all, just a different version than the one in the mental picture of a yacht wedding. As you can see from the pictures, everyone crammed into the 2nd level sitting area for the ceremony, and then had a wonderful dinner on the 3rd deck. The weather broke just enough to allow some partying for those that didnt mind a sprinkle or two before returning to port. Now Brad and Liz are on their way to Tahiti for a grand honeymoon!! See all their pix  HERE

as you can see…the ever present videographers were everywhere….

this is the lower level which served as our “chapel” for the ceremony.

the rains let up just enough to allow us a few nice shots up top. You can see the campers on Peanut Island in the background for the busy Memorial Day weekend.

a nice tender moment from the father/daughter dance, albeit tempered somewhat by the dueling videographers spotlights.

ehhhhhhh…well, i guess they couldnt decide which way to shoot…..

the party raged after the rain let up a bit!! Congrats again guys!!!

Changing online hosting services

Hey everyone, just a quick heads up that we are in the process of changing the company that hosts our online images for us. Please bear with us during the transition. For the first couple days, no orders are able to be placed via the system. However, you can order anything directly thru us via email. The new company reports that online ordering should be operational Friday….lets hope. If you have any questions or comments please feel free to give us a call or shoot us an email!! Thanks again for your patience.