I wanted to post a few shots of the session we did of Grace at the Secret Garden here in Naples. This is the session we shot for the Neapolitan Family cover in November…..with a background like this and such a wonderful subject, we were able to capture some cute portraits of her.

I’m really starting to get into black and white again. And I’m itching to set up my darkroom again….on the hunt for an enlarger! Wouldn’t these look great as large fiber prints framed on the wall?

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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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