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HIRING A PHOTOGRAPHER 101 • PLANNING YOUR SESSION • POSING AND BEAUTY TIPS
If someone tells you they’re a photographer, you probably have a mental image formed by a previous interaction at a wedding, or perhaps with your mom at last year’s family portrait session. But did you know there are actually many specialties in the field of photography that most don’t realize? Here we’ll explore their differences and why you might hire one or the other based on your need and personality.
Read MoreIf you're feeling like you want a little extra sunshine in your day, I wanted to share that you can actually log on and watch the Key West sunset every afternoon! Enjoy!
Read MoreWith a First Look near a stunning Banyan tree in a hidden walking trail, followed by a beautiful beach ceremony and reception inside a real life fortress, Mary and John’s Key West wedding was nothing short of spectacular!
Read MoreWith every wedding or event package, I include some sort of Bonus….a gift of my choosing that I think adds just a little extra something to say “Thank You”. One of those bonuses is a Bridal Beauty Session, where we capture contemporary women’s portraits in the studio on a date separate from the wedding. Learn more about my “why”, and the reasons why I encourage you to take advantage of it.
Read MoreYou’ve booked your Family Portraits, but now you realize you have no idea what to wear. Here are a few recommendations for what to think about as you plan for your shoot to help you look your best.
Read MoreRyan and Magaly met while he was working as a bartender. He had been serving drinks all night and before you know it, they were making conversation about how to properly pronounce Magaly's name ("muh-gal-ee"). At the end of the night, he walked her to her car, they exchanged numbers and were inseparable ever since!
Read MoreSince undercover proposal sessions are photographed incognito, without the ability to give additional direction for the best posing, lighting, and other logistics, these tips help make sure you get the most out of your Key West Proposal shoot before the session has even begun.
Read MoreIt’s obvious that someone with more experience will create better work now than they did when they were still brand new, but what happens when a photographer looks back at an image and re-edits it 6 years later? I took the challenge and here’s what I found!
Read MoreWhen Erika and Romel met through a mutual friend in New York City, they were surprised to find they were also neighbors AND they worked for the same company. It was obviously meant to be that they would find one another!
Read MoreIt would be tempting to think that photographers on a small island would quickly tap out on ideas when they shoot at a location like Fort Zachary Taylor’s historic civil war fortress all the time, but necessity is the mother of invention, and when your job is to continually innovate and push yourself to the next level, you have no choice BUT to be creative!
Read MoreJoan and Art had been friends when they were kids, but family obligations and other relationships saw them part ways and lead very different paths. Finding each other again later in life, the two rekindled their friendship, love blossomed, and they decided to get married in Key West!
Read MoreWe’ve all been there: trying to plan a nice family outing, trying to make memories, and the youngest in our entourage have other plans. Thankfully, when you’re working with a portrait photographer who is accustomed to working with children, you need not fear.
Read MoreAll weddings are special but there are some that you just can walk in and feel the love in the air. Brad and Kim are one such couple whose dedication to each other was apparent from the moment I arrived, and saw them with their daughters, filled with joy for this new chapter in all their lives.
Read MoreWhile photographers you hire from back home will be able to deliver technically accurate and aesthetically pleasing results, when getting married in Key West you should consider that a local photographer has a lot going for them that their out-of-town counterparts do not.
Read MoreWhen Denise and Paul reached out to me about their upcoming wedding at Hyatt Centric Resort in Key West, I knew it was going to be a beautiful event. It was planned as an elegant and family-filled affair with their children and closest friends, overlooking the Gulf of Mexico as the iconic Key West sunset created a perfect backdrop for their big day.
Read MoreAfter getting every hair into place, slipping on the dress that was truly "the one", and matching it with the perfect shoes, you want to take a few minutes on your wedding day to let your photographer capture some stunning bridal portraits of you. Gone are the days of stuffy poses and dead stares. Today's bridal portraits are fresh, romantic, and sometimes even a little sexy.
Read MoreDionicia and Derrick celebrated their recent engagement with a trip to Key West. Arriving with custom shirts expressing their "Happily Ever Moite" (Derrick's last name) hashtag, and Dionicia's awesome #Feyonce shirt (a play on her newly engaged status while channeling that inner-Beyonce all powerful women have inside them!) :D.
Read MoreWhen LaShawn and Kent came to Key West for their Engagement Shoot, we instantly connected. It was then my joy to travel to Amelia Island with them for their wedding day, where they celebrated with close friends and family at the Omni Resort, exchanging their vows on the soft Fernandina Beach white sands, with the peaceful view of the Atlantic Ocean as their backdrop.
Read MoreAs far as Alyssa was aware, it was to be only a beautiful trip to Key West, Florida. But what she didn't know was that her boyfriend Nick had been secretly planning a very big day. Under the blue skies of paradise with the sound of the ocean in the distance, Nick popped the question and Alyssa said yes!
Read MoreMost couples are used to celebrating their wedding day with their closest family and friends nearby. But for Hanna, Tony, Vanessa, and Mike, they decided it would be more fun if they all actually got married….TOGETHER!
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