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05.12.09

I like a challenge.

Ben has become a fairly serious runner over the last year or so, and recently, he's been trying to persuade me to join him. It needs to be noted that I have despised running for as long as I can remember. My lungs burn, my breathing freaks out, and I sweat - profusely. How can this be described as enjoyable? I think I'd rather pour sand in my eyes.

So needless to say, I've been trying to avoid Ben's proposition at all costs. However, since we share a bedroom, it's a little difficult.

After he hassled me long enough, I agreed to give the 10-week plan a go under these conditions - if I liked it, I'd continue to do it (without him saying "I told you so"). If I hated it, he'd never ask me again. That seems fair.

Well, it's week 3 and I'm feeling a little sheepish. Turns out, running is actually a great challenge. Pushing myself on the pavement, feeling my body improve day-by-day, accomplishing goals - yeah, ok. It's pretty sweet. But don't tell Ben I said that. :)

In a similar way, photography is challenging - it challenges my creativity, my nerves, and my confidence.

Rebecca and Chris' engagement shoot took place in downtown Orlando. This particular spot was specifically requested by our couple, so we happily obliged. Ben and I are extremely familiar with Church Street Station, and the layout of downtown as we've done many shoots in the area.

So much like my running plan, we had to push ourselves. We were forced to not rest in our comfort zone, but to find freshness amid a well-known atmosphere.

Rebecca and Chris helped make our job easy. :) They are laid back, engaging, and undeniably crazy about each other. Gaining inspiration from our clients is extremely motivating, so we were thrilled to discover that Rebecca and Chris were down for anything we asked of them.

We've already posted their sneak peek, but here's a more detailed look into their shoot:

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i heart faces entry - week 18

05.11.09

I plan on posting lots of blog-goodness this week - feeling productive on Monday is always a good indication of how the week will pan out. :)

First up, another i heart faces entry. This week's theme is my favorite so far - "Laughter." To me, laughter is one of the most important parts of life. Not to get too new-agey on you, but I believe that laughter truly refreshens the soul. It's exhilarating and contagious. If you're not throwing your head back for a good dose of chuckling at least a few times a week, I don't think you're enjoying life to the fullest.

Photos filled with laughter are my absolute favorite. And apparently, our clients laugh quite a bit, so I had a tough time choosing one to enter!

After much debate, I made my selection:

Not to give everyone Callie and Adam overload, but they are just so flippin' cute! This image is a total representation of their relationship. They share so much respect, love, admiration for one another (and of course, many, many moments of laughter). :)

Head over to the i heart faces blog to see lots more smiley faces! (p.s. I forgot to mention - my entry from last week was one of the top picks! Yay! And congrats to the rest of the winners! :))

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Patty:

That is a great shot.

(05.11.09)

bri:

What a cute photo - super sweet :)

(05.13.09)

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carolann : sneak peek!

05.07.09

I'm feeling especially ancient today. My little sister is graduating college tomorrow morning. College. Seriously? To me, she should still be wearing her pink glasses and begging me to pull her around the neighborhood in a laundry basket (a Santa/Rudolph game...and yes, I'm a sucker).

Ben and I also photographed my younger cousin's senior session this afternoon. Carolann is graduating high school this month. She is not the baby of the family anymore - she's a beautiful, mature, independent young woman.

And the fact that I just called her a "young woman" makes me feel old.

Adding salt to the wound, I took one of those dumb Facebook surveys that tells you to list 5 movies released during the year of your birth. Footloose was on my list. Footloose! I think I just found my first wrinkle.

Let me move past my self pity and give you a glimpse at Carolann's session. There will be a bigger post later, but for now, this sneak peek is all my emotions can handle. :)

Did I forget to mention that Carolann is insanely gorgeous?

Well, she is. :)

Outfit change!

More to come soon! :)

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rebecca & chris : sneak peek!

05.04.09

Yesterday, Ben and I had the privilege of photographing Rebecca and Chris' engagement session in downtown Orlando. I'm so excited to post a bigger entry with details about this awesome couple, but for now, enjoy the sneak peek below!

These two know how to work the camera. Seriously.

I love the following two images. The curled bars are classy and romantic. :)

Random milk crates? Fabulous.

Quick outfit change, then off to one of my favorite walls in Orlando. :)

Rebecca, our cameras love you.

My favorite from the day. <3.

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Anonymous:

wow that couple look great.....no wonder he is my son!!! hahaa great job to the photographer.

(05.04.09)

Dee:

Wow, the pictures look so AMAZING!! I love love love the milk crates, your creativity ROCKS!! I can't wait to see the rest.. You guys are Awesome. Big Thank You!!

(05.05.09)

liz:

oh my my my ....they look great my sister looks really pretty and chris looks like he was more excited than rebeca.... i love all the pictures cant wait to see more!

(05.05.09)

Maddy:

Love the pictures!!!! My favorite is the images thrue the bars, VERY ROMANTIC!!!! & the B & W image is AMAZING!!! But am predictable all who know me, wiould know those would be my top pic because am a HELPLESS ROMANTIC!!!

(05.05.09)

Meg:

What an adorable couple! AND AWESOME photos :)

(05.05.09)

Bri:

These are great! Awesome session!

(05.05.09)

Eileen Nazario:

Love it, love it....Great pictures!! Great memories!!

(06.04.09)

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i heart faces entry - week 17

05.04.09

This week, the theme for the i heart faces contest is "hats." I immediately knew which photo I wanted to submit:

This is from a shoot we did with my sister, Callie, and her husband, Adam (that's him above). This image has a mellow, Jack Johnson-ish feel to it and it always reminds me of Summer. :)

Head over to i heart faces and check out the other fabulous entries!

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kristin:

Reminds me of summer also - aaahhh! Can't wait! The colors are beautiful.

Kristin

(05.04.09)

Andrew G:

Looks like a good entry. I mean, it does have Jonbil in it, but we can over look that fact. But really, the lighting and tones really compliment, bringing the focus to the photo and not the sun.

(05.04.09)

Phatchik:

Love this shot! I absolutely love the sunlight pouring in from behind his hat/head. Just incredible!

(05.04.09)

Zac:

man, that's a great shot. it completely reminds me of summer!!!

(05.04.09)

Hayley:

Great smile and sunshine peeking through! I love the All-American look! Very cute.

(05.04.09)

hip chick:

Great picture. I love the sunlight. It does make you think of summer.

(05.05.09)

Julie Rivera:

Love the sun flare effect. Looks so soothing, but is surprisingly hard for me to do. And you are right, this screams summer evenings, listening to Jimmy Buffet, sipping a drink with condensation on the outside...

(05.05.09)

Catherine :

Oh I love that! The sun flare is perfect! Gorgeous gorgeous!

(05.05.09)

Jessica:

Awesome Photo! Love the sun flare and the angle!

(05.05.09)

My Two Seasons:

Wow! That is an awesome shot!I love the sun flares and the warm coloring!

(05.06.09)

Jennifer Urbin:

Wow...what a great shot...the sun flare looks great. Love the composition.

(05.07.09)

Becca :

This is one of my favorite pictures every - such a cool, mellow feel and I LOVE the sun flare :-) plus he is a cutie!

congrats on being a pick this week!

(05.09.09)

Torie:

Love the picture! Favourite of the adult category!

(05.09.09)

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