A Match Truly Made in Heaven - Valerie and Alex

Valerie and Alex were smiling from the moment I met them. After getting to know them, I quickly found why they have so much to smile about. These two are as happy go lucky as a couple can be. Always cracking jokes, on the lookout for new ways to have fun, and simply enjoying life.

I spent the first half of the day at the pair's quaint home nestled in a suburb of South Florida - Kendall. It was really nice to take my time and capture some stress free images of the bride while she was in her comfort zone. One thing I did noticed - I never, and I mean never, had to ask Valerie to smile. She carried the has biggest smile and the most infectious laugh throughout her entire day. As I put together this blog post, I even caught myself smiling a few times as I reminisced.


One of my favorite part of the day was shooting with the couple in their limo just before the ceremony. The reception itself, bathed in moonlight, sprinkled with Spanish music and dance, created the perfect ambiance.

Thanks for a great time guys, keep livin' it up! Oh, and GO PANTHERS! (couldn't resist - I'm a Florida International University alumni).

Go ahead, enjoy the photos... and maybe you'll find yourself smiling too :)

Jahzeel and Adam - Phoenix rising over Miami Beach

Miami is one of the top vacation spots in the world. So, what do you do if live in the desert and you're in town? Head to the beach, of course! And rightly so. Jahzeel was excited about shooting her engagement session in Miami since the beginning of summer. I've said this before, and I'll say it again - there's nothing like photographing a couple who just love taking photos.

Generally, the summer afternoons in South Florida are pretty unbearable. Unless, of course, you have the will power to summon yourself to make it out to the South Beach at daybreak. Do that - and you'll have cooler air blow through you as the sun rises over the art deco skyline.

I wanted to incorporate some of Miami Beach city scape into this shoot to blend in an urban feel.

Enjoy the mix! If you can't get enough - the rest of the photos can be found here.