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It's been an embarrassing 10 days since my last blog post. However, I have a very valid excuse; we've been moving houses, and living in the dark ages for the last several days. No internet. No cable. I do have my iPhone, but I absolutely refuse to upload photos and type out an entire blog with that thing. I would end up throwing it across the living room in a fit of frustration. Not that I'm speaking from experience or anything...
In other, [insert intense sarcastic tone here] completely unrelated news, I have accomplished more work than ever in the last several days. Shoots have been edited, housework has been done, laundry has been washed, dinners have been cooked. So in short, I guess it is possible to function without the almighty worldwide web. But I'd rather not. :)
Blogworld, I feel like I have so much to catch you up on. It's like I'm meeting up with a best friend for coffee after not hanging out for weeks - there's so much to say I'm afraid I'm going to end up babbling on rapidly like an auctioneer at an antiques roadshow.
But the life updates will have to wait for another day. This post is being written for the purpose of highlighting two great friends of ours - Nick and Sami - and their fabulous relationship.
I'll keep this brief because I know most of you have already scrolled past my rambling to the photos ;); Nick and Sami really are perfect together. And I'm not just saying that. Their personalities mesh in a way that only two people who are truly meant to be together can mesh. We've known Nick for awhile, and we met Sami once they started dating. Our session with them was appropriately representative of their relationship; full of laughter and comfort and affection.
Their session took place in downtown Ft. Myers (hello Ben's old stomping grounds and awesome new shoot spot!) and I am thrilled with the outcome. Some of these images are now a part of my "all-time favorites" club. We're so happy that we were able to capture this part of their life together, and we are super excited about their beach wedding in December. :)
Here's part one of their shoot:
The wind gave us a few issues along the way, but I think it really worked with us for this shot.
Palm trees are in abundance. So is sunshine. Thank you Florida. :) P.s. Doesn't Sami look totally gorgeous in that shot to the right?
LOVE. THIS.
I told Nick to lean in like he was telling her a secret...so he did...and then he realized he didn't have to actually tell her a secret. ;)
Stairwell kissing is definitely a photo-worthy moment. ;)
Give me an empty rooftop parking garage, skyscrapers, sunset lighting, and a super photogenic couple and I am one completely thrilled photographer.
FAVORITE. I cannot describe how much I love this photo without making lots of fast, excited gestures with my hands.
Oh, and Nick, this is for you. Haha. :)
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Love the rooftop photos too! And the "secret" one :) Amazing as usual!
(10.11.09)thank you soooo much you 2 are the best!!!!
(10.11.09)Great job Amy and Ben...You did a great job with Nick and Sami!
(10.11.09)Love all of these pictures! Amazing! Especially the one of them on the top of the parking garage. Ahhh... Awesome.
(10.12.09)They are absolutely beautiful.. You look really good together. love the pictures, especially the squirrel.
(10.12.09)your roof top favorite is mine too! Great looking couple, great photos!
(10.12.09)You guys are good!
Love you bunches!
I love these! Way to be super photogenic Nick & Sami!! AL & Ben - these are some of my favorite pictures you guys have ever taken! Seriously! Awesome!
(10.12.09)WOW, I always knew Sammy was pretty, but Nick cleans up pretty good too. Such a beautiful couple! You did good Nick...you did good.
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