Living Life One Frame At A Time

Earlier in the month I traveled up to Long Island to celebrate with Lizz and Jeremy as they were united as husband and wife at their Carlyle on the Green wedding and reception.  What a great weekend it was!

The day started very early as I witnessed the sun rise up into the sky and break through the clouds that had delivered such horrible weather the day before! The day was turning out beautifully as I made my way to the bride’s house to meet up with the girls who were being transformed by Sue with A Woman’s Way Medispa and Philip with Dominic Ricci Salon and Day Spa . We made it over to the Caryle around 9:30am where Lizz and Jeremy soon met up for their "First Look" amongst the wedding party and family.  What an amazing and emotional time that was!  

I had some alone time with Lizz and Jeremy for their bride and groom session right after. Lizz was radiant in her wedding dress from CC’s Boutique with florals from Flowers by Burton. There was a great deal of activity all around since this was the site of the upcoming U.S Open. There were tents and trailers and people everywhere! We still got amazing images since the connection and love between two people always trumps any "distractions". We had gorgeous weather and gorgeous morning light! The ceremony was beautiful and the celebration continued during the reception with the help of Hank Lane Music and Productions. It was a great party

Here are some of my favorites from the day. (it’s a lot, I know!)

Thanks, Lizz and Jeremy, for inviting me to capture your wedding story. May your new life together be filled with many, many blessings!!

Make sure to check out Lizz and Jeremy’s Story Page for their slideshow and stay tuned for the full-image gallry and album pre-design soon!

A huge thanks to Ty Miller of Copper Dog Photography for making the VERY LONG trip up to New York to help me out on his one. You ROCK, man!!

It was 14 years ago today that my dear friend Shelly married the love of her life, John Hinson.  It was 2 years ago last weekend that he suddenly and unexpectedly returned to his Father in Heaven. What an incredible man, devoted husband, and loving father he was. He left behind  family and friends that miss him terribly, but that feel so incredibly blessed to have know such a wonderful man.

Shelly, Cole, Jack and Marlee were in town not too long ago, so we met up for a quick visit at Disney’s Boardwalk. I had not seen Shelly since just before Mike and I married over 7 years ago! It was so great catching up and hanging out with the kids. Such an awesome family!!

The last time I saw Jon was at our 10 year reunion. I never got the chance to tell him what his friendship meant to me. He was my best “guy” friend in high school and I loved him dearly. We always think we have tomorrow or the next day to do or say those important things – we don’t. Not always.

Tell the ones you love how much you love them -OFTEN. Photograph and video the ones you love – OFTEN. Don’t put it off until tomorrow since that’s not always an option. Treasure every day and every minute you have with the ones you love and thank God for the gift that is today.

It was such an honor that Shelly let us photograph her kids. We had such a blast and the kids are absolutely adorable. Here are some of our favorites from our afternoon together.

Thank you, Shelly, for making the time to visit with us. Thank you for being such an awesome friend and incredible mother. The world is a better place because you are in it! I love you

We wanted to post these immediately after our bridal session with lovely Brenda, but being as it was BEFORE the wedding, we thought we’d wait until after  This is the gorgeous bridal of Brenda that was displayed on a 20×24 framed canvas at her wedding reception. Absolutely stunning!!

Here are some other of our favorites from the bridal session.

Paul and Brenda were married on May 9th in Sarasota. Check out their Story Page at www.mikebuoy.com/freeman.

A few weeks ago we traveled back up to beautiful St Augustine for the Oldest House wedding and Casa Monica reception for Jill and Cary. It was an absolute blast!!

There were so many awesome moments throughout this most perfect day in America’s oldest city. Two of my favorites were the saber arch after the ceremony and the saber cake cutting. The best man’s toast was also pretty awesome as he had everyone falling over with laughter!! It was hysterical Thanks for the laughs.

Karen Erwin with St Augustine Weddings and Special Events helped produce an amazing day for Jill and Cary. Debbie Poli of Green Eyed Girl Productions was there to catch it all on video. Jill looked incredible in her Demetrios dress. The florals designed by Flowers by Shirley went perfectly with the green and blue color palette of the day. The cake by Irma Kay Strikler was so unique and delicious!!

This wedding was definitely a huge celebration. The reception was one  of the best parties I’ve been to in a long time. Everyone was partying hard and enjoying this incredible wedding celebration in honor of Jill and Cary

Thank you so much, Jill and Cary, for trusting us to capture and preserve this most amazing day! We are truly so honored that you invited us along. We wish you the very best in your new life together!

Check out Jill and Cary’s Story Page for all their slideshows and stay tuned for their album pre-design and full-image gallery later next week.

Thanks to Joe of Joe Daylor Photography for joining us in St Augustine for this one!

We had the pleasure of spending a Saturday a few weeks back with Brenda and Paul and their friends and family as they became husband and wife during their Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Church ceremony. The celebration of their union then continued at the beautiful Palm Aire Country Club in Sarasota.  What a beautiful day!!

Wow!! Where did the time go?? Time flies SO fast with little ones. It seems like yesterday that little Brooks and I were in the hospital being introduced to one another. He has been such a blessing and so incredible! Bryce has been an awesome big brother, too. It’s amazing how so very different they are.  Mike and I are constantly entertained by the two boys. They keep us VERY busy.

It’s been a challenge working and taking care of the children, but we get it done. Right now, Brooks is up 3-4 hours at night so we are running on no sleep. Good thing it’s okay to be a little late to the office It’s so wonderful being able to be here and enjoy our boys every day. We are truly blessed to be able to have this freedom. We have all of you who have chosen us to capture and tell your stories to thank. Thank You!

Here’s basically an update  since he was born. I can’t believe (yes I can!) it’s taken me this long to post this!!!  Enjoy

To my incredible husband and wonderful father to our boys, Mike, thank you for all you do. Thank you for documenting the lives of our children so that we may forever enjoy this time. I love you so very, very much!!

I met up with Lizz and Jeremy a few weeks ago in the quaint downtown area of Winter Garden for their Getting-to-Know-You Session. They drove over from Tampa where they live right next to Mike and Kristi. We had a great time that afternoon!

Lizz and Jeremy met over a game of beer pong while in school in St. Louis. Their initial encounter wasn’t anything too exciting. Lizz beat Jeremy at the game and he wasn’t real fond of the smack talk this (usually reserved) New York girl was dishing out! They were finally reintroduced later by a friend of Lizz’s who thought Jeremy was cute but not quite tall enough for her… So, she essentially played matchmaker for them  I guess the second encounter went a little bit better!

Jeremy proposed to Lizz before the lottery that sent him to Tampa for his residency in dermatology. He wanted to ensure that she would come along. As any first year resident will tell you, it’s been a long year as they don’t get to spend as much time together as they’d like. It was so great allowing them the time to hang out and be together during our time in Winter Garden. We got some great stuff!

Thanks, Lizz and Jeremy, for an awesome afternoon getting to know you. We can’t wait for your Carlyle on the Green wedding and reception in Long Island NY, in just a few weeks!!

Make sure to check out Lizz and Jeremy’s Story Page by clicking the link below.

Erin and Wyn were united as husband and wife a few weeks ago at their St Margaret Mary Catholic Church ceremony in beautiful Winter Park. The celebration continued at their elegant and sophisticated  Citrus Club reception. It was such a beautiful wedding on such a beautiful day!

The girls started their day at Total Hair Concepts in winter park with their makeup done by Patricia LeJeune and Kristy Alonzo of LeJeune-PCA. The girls looked amazing. Erin was radiant in her designer gown from Solutions Bridal in Winter Park. All of Erin’s bridesmaids in their beautiful dresses were such a delight and so honored to be part of her day. The gorgeous florals were designed by Carolyn with Sheridan Flower Shop and went so perfectly with the colors and feel of this day. After the ceremony, Erin and Wyn had little time together as husband and wife for the first time. We captured some amazing moments as they practiced their first dance and reflected on why they love each other and decided to spend the rest of their lives together

The guests dined on a delicious gourmet meal and scrumptious cake prepared by Molly Abel and her team at the Citus Club. Frank LoCascio from Amazing Events did such an amazing job entertaining and keeping the party alive while the Leonard Brothers Band rocked the celebration all night long! The evening concluded with a sparkler exit and a stroll across the street to the Grand Bohemian where we spent a few more moments with Erin and Wyn before saying goodnight and congratulations!

Here are a few of our favorites from their awesome wedding day!

Thanks, Erin and Wyn, for allowing us to be part of your special day. We wish you many. many  years of wedded bliss!

Make sure to check out Erin and Wyn’s Story Page for their slideshows, wedding album pre-design, and full-image gallery by clicking the link below.

A huge thanks goes out to Joe with Joe Daylor Photography for his skill and talent in helping us capture this wedding day story! Also a big thank you to Mark LeGrande with Pro One Video for doing such a great job. Lastly, thank you Shannon for all your help all day. Thanks Guys!!!

Paul and Brenda have such an amazing story!! We met with them months ago after they had heard great things about us from Jon and Stephanie and Kristi and Mike. We hung out for about three hours just talking about them and how much they love each other and can’t wait to be married. They reminded us of ourselves when we were dating years ago. The time we spent with them brought back some great memories:)

Paul and Brenda dated about 10 years ago at Winthrop University before going their separate ways. Brenda came down to finish up at UF and then go on to law school there. Paul eventually made it down to the Jacksonville area. They reconnected online and planned to meet up at Florida game with some other friends. It took a couple of tries, but it finally happened, and BAM!! The connection, attraction, and feelings came back almost instantly Paul wanted to tell Brenda he loved her and Brenda wanted to tell Paul the same within about a month. Each was concerned when the other would think!! Well, they finally did and the rest is history!! It was meant to be. We’re only three days away from their wedding in Sarasota!! We’re so excited!

Here are some of my favorites from our time together at Uptown Altamonte.

Thanks, Brenda and Paul, for an awesome afternoon together and for the honor it will be to capture and preserve the incredible memories on your wedding day.

Make sure to check out Brenda and Paul’s Story Page by clicking the link below.

A few weeks ago on another trip to Atlanta, I met up with Megan and Brian and traveled over to Birmingham for their Getting-to-Know-You session. It was a cold day and a long drive, but so worth it!!

After meeting and working at a Red Lobster outside Atlanta while Brian was her manager, the “rookie” Megan had the opportunity to go to school at UAB, so she quit and moved to Birmingham. They had started dating while in Atlanta, so it worked out when about the same time Brian got transfered to a Red Lobster closer to UAB where Megan was. It was after moving away from Atlanta that their romance flourished. Birmingham holds a very special place in their hearts since they spent a lot of time here and also got engaged  It just so happened that Brian eventually got transferred to Locust Grove, Megan’s hometown. I guess it was just meant to be!!

We had a great time in Birmingham, despite the chilly weather:)

Thanks, Megan and Brian, for a fun trip and awesome time hanging out with you. We can’t wait for your August wedding.