Things that make me smile

Ok, so there are always the obvious things like:

1) Just looking at my kids 

2) spending time with my Wife and of course kids 

3) my morning cup of coffee /gallon with TONS of sugar

4) Pizza, and Lots of it.  (this might be #3)

5) Admiring other photographers work gives me more inspiration to be better.

6) Hot fudge sunday on any day

7) Riding my motorcycles (Street & Dirt)

8) Spending time with my friends and family

9) Listening to my Ipod

10) And for this week let`s add this oh soooo cute lego bride & groom that was sitting in the front window at Lego land at down town Disney. It immediately brought a smile to my face as I`m sure it just did to yours. Simple things that just make me smile.

Also, in case you are wondering... Yes my cholesterol is through the roof....LOL 

What`s your list look like?

Until next time!

SC

Dwayne & Angel...Winter Park

We had lots of laughs and even managed to capture some really cute images in Winter Park. I find that sometimes guys are a little more "concerned" about being in pictures. This was just the case w/ Dwayne. With a handshake grip that could crush your bones and a former fullback for the Gators I think he even won an SEC championship with them, he was a little timid about "pictures" at first. But after a few minutes I learned that this grid iron player is a "teddy bear" and can easily see the charm Angel found in Dwayne. Angel, is as her name refers. She is as sweet as they come and makes you feel at ease instantly. After a few minutes of settling in we got some magical pictures which included there extremely cute daughter Naya who had absolutely no problems in front of the camera she`s a natural. 

Thanks Again,

SC

Jill & Steve ...Rocket Scientists

Well, kinda. They are both engineers at the Kennedy space center. So, yes they both have SUPER HUMAN intelligence,but are two regular people and a TON of fun. And me a person who LOVES fun people naturally got along great with these guys. Jill & Steve are 2 people who definitely do not fit the stereotypical engineer profile. We took the engagement session photos at the very beautiful Leu Gardens in Orlando. I have done several wedding there, but this was different. I actually was able to slow down walk around while we talked and saw more of Leu Gardens and found a couple of "secret" spots for future wedding pictures. 

Jill and Steve are getting Married in August at the very beautiful and sophisticated Omni Hotel at Champions Gate. If you are looking for someplace different, I highly recommend you check it out.

Guys I can`t wait for the wedding. Good thing I`ll be taking most of the images from the ground floor and not from balconies...LOL.

SC

10 years in the making

After 10 years of dating, Josh & Alicia tied the knot. This was a beautiful day that started at the Chapel at Rollins College in Winter Park. Talk about historical and just a beautiful setting for a wedding. The chapel is one of the most beautiful I have ever seen. For those of you familiar with Rollins College you know what I`m talking about. Alicia & Josh are two fantastic people that made me feel very comfortable. Enough to take a short dunk in a fountain. This was a 1st for me...((LOL inside joke)).

The real party got started at Maison & Jardin were everybody let loose including Maria, Alicia`s wonderful mother to whom I owe this all to. It was she, who found my website and introduced me to Alicia. And in one of those coincidental moments, Alicia actually saw an old friend of hers on my site who was a past bride. Some of the most memorable and fun pictures of the night were w/o a doubt of Maria dancing and getting her groove on. 

Josh, you are a very lucky man. Alicia has a huge heart and a GREAT! personalty. Alicia, your fortunate to find someone that is as caring and easy going as Josh. And can easily see the love & respect he has for you as well as for your family.

Thanks to all of you for allowing me to share this day with you.

Best Wishes,

SC

Katie & Chris in St Augustine...

After a long serious committed relationship Chris & Katie decided it was time to get married. And Although they traveled a long way from upstate New York many of there friends and family followed to join in on this fabulous day. Short story, prior to the wedding day I had never even met Katie or Chris, As a matter of fact I had only spoken to Katie a handful of time just prior to the wedding day. It was Shawna who is Chris` sister who also did much of selecting the vendors while she lives in florida. Originally, I was to document there wedding in November of 2008 in Cocoa beach area, but Chris and Katie were about to have thier 2nd child. And like any bride trying to fit into a wedding dress and being able to move around, which is a challenge even w/o any other "issues" to hinder that Katie had told me wedding would take place after she gave birth to Keely. So, spring forward 5 months to April and now we are on the Beach in St. Augustine joined by great friends & family, including there 2 ADORABLE girls Teaghan & Keely. How special is that going to be in a few years when they can understand the importance of this day.

So, being that I never met Katie and knowing she recently had a child (only 7 weeks prior) I was flooooored when I 1st saw her. She could easily be on the cover of a magazine. We did several pictures on the beach while the day was INCREDIBLE the wind blowing katies Veil in air was really beautiful.

We had a great time with the bridal party. Everybody was so relaxed and fun...especially Katie who was up to anything I suggested even though the sun was hammering our eyes.

Best Wishes to you all,

SC

Tracy and Will in Winter Garden

This small intimate wedding took place in Winter Garden just off of Plante st. on a day that simply started out glorious. You could not ask for better weather. The sun smiling on Tracy & Will`s wedding day. This young and friendly couple met at an early age & knew they were meant for each other. 

Tracy`s dress was absolutely on of the most beautiful you will ever see. I always learn something at every wedding about the couple that are surprising. And this wedding was no different. For there 1st dance they did ball room style dancing which was beautiful. Only to find out that it runs in the family as Tracy then did a ball room dance with her father. Then a few of the guests also started to Ballroom dance. I thought I was watching Dancing with the Stars.

I had a great time and thank you for a beautiful day.

SC