Nassau Nuptials

So my life is really rough...pack my gear, a bathing suit, and flip flops, fly to the Bahamas on a Friday, shoot a beautiful wedding and fly back home on Sunday. I know, whoa is me. Yes, this job does have it's perks! I guess that's why I have a tough time finding a sympathetic ear when I tell people how hard I work.

Besides hanging out with some really wonderful people, I got to wake up to the sound of seagulls and steal drums in the distance. Even though I've shot many beach weddings, I never get tired of sunsets and the ocean as my back drop. For their intimate wedding, Janette and Demetrius reaped the benefits of the first Caribbean cool front of the year so the weather was awesome and the vibe was typical 'Island'.

I love that destination weddings allow me to get to know the bride, groom and their families a little better than I would if it were a single day event. At first glance, I'm very pleased with the photos. Here are just a few.

I'm Back

After a two month hiatus working on my greatest project, I'm back with a new baby (my first) and a new website.

First, my baby: For those of you who didn't know, Finnegan Patrick May was born on July 18, 2008. He is a beautiful, big boy and according to my husband and our parents is the best looking baby ever (but I think they're just a bit partial). As for me, I can't say I've stopped shooting during the last few months only that I've turned my lens on my new favorite subject, baby Finn. He's also helped us break in a new camera and a few new lenses. Here are a few snaps for you to enjoy.

As for my website, all I can say is that I think it is more user friendly and over all I'm very happy with how it displays my work. With that said, it is still a work in progress and will be changing some more over the next few weeks and months. If you guys have any comments or criticisms please let me know.

Last Friday, I shot my first wedding AF (After Finn) and it was by all accounts a successful, beautiful day. Veronica and Chris celebrated their wedding at St. Hugh Catholic Church and had their reception at the Cocoplum Womens' Club. I've known Veronica since highschool and I was very happy to see so many familiar faces in the crowd. Veronica has always been a gentle soul and I was happy to see how her demeanor affected the whole wedding. It became very evident in the room while she was getting ready--normally a very hectic and nervous time was instead very emotional and warm. We should all be so lucky to have such wonderful friends surrounding us. As for Chris, I've only met him once before their big day, but he's got a smile that would make any photographer very happy. Here are a few photos from their day.

New blog. New site. New photos. New baby. Enjoy.

Jamie

Mayfly Photography