Talk about a natural beauty (Samantha!) and a natural love! Samantha and Erick tied the knot at the lovely Pink Shell in Fort Myers and well, as I’ve said before: you just can’t take a bad picture of two people in love.

Loving the negative space here….

 

Ok, so those of you who follow know by now that I am a shoe-fanatic. I LOVE to shoot them in all sorts of compromising positions! :O

 

 

The beautiful bride in one of her many bridal portraits we created that day…..

 

Love playing with color, shape and line!

 

I’ve been diving into more Photoshop tricks (trying to learn something new to teach my students) and have been really playing with eyes….and Samantha has these beautiful eyes that are thoughtful…..

 

And full of fire!

 

Erick, the handsome groom….

 

Another one of our favorite backdrops to play with down here in Southwest Florida are skies and clouds. What better to frame a beautiful moment like this?

 

 

Another couple bound by love!

 

Samantha and Erick had a very funny, friendly and happy crew to share their special day with!

 

Color, color, color!!

 

A dramatic moment deserves a dramatic backdrop….loved working with texture and color here….

 

….and look at the wonderful tenderness in this kiss. See! My job = super easy when you take pictures of happy couples in love!

 

Easily one my favorite shots of the day. I have a total die-for love of anything that feels Fall-ish and comes from a cooler state i.e. NOT from Florida! And this shot to me feels and looks like it was taken up north somewhere on a cool Fall day.

 

More love….the world surely needs it!

 

Ah….more having fun with skies and sea oats!

 

And another view I love….a beautiful gown, slimy and gloriously green rocks and happy Florida revelers in the background!

 

Color, color, color!! Shoes, shoes, shoes!! Fuzzy rocks, fuzzy rocks, fuzzy rocks. Such a cool juxtaposition of textures and color, no?

 

 

Dramatic skies for this picture perfect day!

 

 

No words needed!

 

I have to say that the clouds that day were really beautiful.

 

Textures, shapes, and color again….

 

See! Samantha is an absolute stunner!

 

A little Man Ray effect going on here!

 

Love it for Halloween!

 

Uhm, no words needed!

 

The beautiful Pink Shell Beach Resort and Spa at night! KUDOS to Dony at the Pink Shell for ensuring Samantha and Erick’s day was 100% snag-free!

 

Tags: Florida Weddings, Naples Florida weddings by Astrid
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This e-shoot for Jay and Crystal illustrates why we don’t do much studio work: with this kind of backdrop, why bother?

As it was, we were invited to shoot at the Naples Secret Garden, which is absolutely breathtaking and right away, we knew that it would be perfect for Jay and Crystal. From exquisite rock work, to beautiful streams and fountains and yep, even a mini-golf course, this place was like stepping into another world!

And Crystal and Jay, In love and it shows so very much, they made our work remarkably easy! We can’t wait for the big day…

 

The first image is my favorite from the session…

 

The monkey…so msyterious and magical!

 

Oh yeah they love the Mets!

 

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Fall is here! And yes! Even down here in SWFL we’ve experienced a bit of a temperature drop. What a blessing after such an intense summer.

With fall starting, we are happy to introduce our first set of custom-designed holiday cards for 2009. What better time to start thinking about holiday cards for friends, family and loved ones? I know, it’s a little early, but remember how hectic things get when you wait till the last minute. I know I’m guilty of it and I end up regretting it later.

We are also happy to offer a wonderful special to commemorate our very first custom-designed holiday card sampling! Book your session by October 16th, and receive 25% off your second set of holiday cards! Sessions run 30-minutes long and can be held at any Naples-city limit spot such as the beach, a beautiful park or your home!

To set up your session or order holiday cards, contact us or call the gallery at 239.248.8354.

Already had a family session with us or want to use an image we’ve already created for you? No problem! Give us a call and we can set you up with an order of custom-designed holiday cards with your image choice! And yep! Order before October 16th and receive 25% off your second set of cards, too!

To take a closer look at our custom designs, visit our 2009 Holiday Card Gallery! We offer beautiful press-printed 5 x 7 cards in both a flat (back and front) or folded designs. Cards come with beautiful parchment envelopes. All holiday card orders need to be in by November 1st to ensure timely delivery to you. Sessions are not available Saturdays or Sundays.

Tags: fine art family portraiture, ramblings... by Astrid
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