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First, an announcement…

Nate and I are thrilled to announce that we will be speaking at the Images for a Cure Workshop on March 1-2, 2011. If you are unfamiliar with the work that Images for a Cure does, please take a second to read up on the organization, as they are doing great things. We will be speaking the first day and leading an engagement shoot the second day. During our shoot we’ll be showing you exactly how we work with our couples to relieve any anxiety and get them to feel comfortable enough with us to show us their true selves. We’ll also be showing you how to work with your surroundings and narrow your focus on the couple so that the location matters less than the emotions you are capturing. We’ll even be working with a real couple instead of staged models to keep it real for you! It’s going to be a lot of fun and there is a really fantastic lineup of speakers including Brooke Thomas, the creative director of Weddings Unveiled magazine! It’s coming up quick so if you’d like to come hear us share about building organic and genuine connections that result in compelling images, sign up today.

Next… Between a few weddings and a bunch of engagement sessions our January and February have been pretty packed. We’re so excited to share these glimpses at what’s coming up on the blog for our crazy cool couples…

Kaley & John | THE PROMISE

Liz & Jason | THE UNION

Wendy & Greg | THE PROMISE

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Today Anthropologie officially launched their new wedding line, BHLDN (pronounced: beholden) and, as I expected, I really love it. To be completely honest, I expected more of the dresses to be a bit more dramatic, but I know they are trying to appeal to a wide array of brides. These three below are my favorites with the Ribbon Silk Dress winning hands down. Their site is having trouble today due to the overwhelming traffic they are receiving but I was able to take a glimpse around and pick a few favorites for you to see…

There are bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses, lingerie, hair pieces, jewelry, and shoes available on the site and I adore pretty much all of it. In fact, I’m thinking of picking up a few pieces for myself just because they are so achingly lovely.  The Ribbon Silk Dress is my standout favorite from the new line and is perhaps the most beautiful dress I’ve ever seen (except for my own Sarah Seven wedding dress, obviously). It is elegant but unique with lots of visual interest and a soft vintage feel. I think it would look beautiful at a wide range of events from a vintage style outdoor ceremony to an elegant soirée at an art museum. The tiered tulip gown is a bit more traditional with simple lines and a whiter shade of fabric. The swooping detailing across the top and bottom are lovely and the big black ribbon adds a bit of drama. I envision this dress on the side of a mountain in Iceland or at a blacktie outdoor garden party. My third favorite, and the most unique of all the dresses is the Zinnia gown. Completely untraditional, I love the fabric pattern, the bit of orangey-red, and the unique billowing. Can’t you just envision this gown among a garden of roses at a breezy, garden wedding at a historic estate? I love it.

The hair accessories are all beautiful but these are my favorites. From simple vine to a bohemian wrap I love them all and I want them all in my closet. I love that headpieces are becoming a way for brides to show off their individuality. The rein of the plain veil is coming to an end and I couldn’t be more excited. I could stare at these photos all day.

And since the website is being finicky I couldn’t show you all my favorite shoes, gems, and bridesmaid dresses but be sure to take a look around all of it. I know you’ll find something you adore. Happy Valentine’s Day friends! ♥ ♥ ♥

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Winter Park, Florida

The official grand opening of the Shipyard Emporium was quite the party. Three times as many people as were expected showed up. We got to shake hands with the president of the Shipyard Brewing Company and meet his family as they were all on site along with Chef Tony Adams, owner of the local favorite, Big Wheel Provisions to cut the red ribbon on this amazing new spot. Nate and I are so excited to be a part of this community of fantastic people. Seeing places like this open with such smashing success thrills us. The Emporium had beer, clam chowder, lobster bisque, and artisan snacks on hand, as well as tents of other local small businesses for the guests to enjoy. They also had our PARTYBOOTH. I’m not going to lie, this was one of my favorite setups. We had such a great time meeting everyone that came out to celebrate.And because I think it’s such a great venture, I’m gonna brag on it for a minute…

The Shipyard Emporium is just down the street from our studio in Winter Park and serves Shipyard’s award winning craft beers as well as artisan, locavore eats from Chef Tony Adams of Big Wheel Provisions. Beer is brewed on site in a 28 gallon brewing system under the direction of accomplished brewer, Ron Raike. Ron is planning on brewing special limited releases and seasonal beers as well for all you craft beer fans. The menu at the Emporium is the work of Chef Tony Adams and will rotate based on the seasons and availability of fresh, local ingredients (don’t you just LOVE that?). You can also find goodies by Orlando’s own Bees Knees Sweet Treats available inside. It’s such a fantastic collaboration and we were honored to get to be a part of the celebration. You can follow Shipyard Emporium on Facebook, and on Twitter.

Here’s a few snapshots Nate got at the ribbon cutting ceremony…

And then we got the party started…

Campaigning for best mustache. I think it’s obvious who the winner is…

I see what you did there…

Watch out ;)

Hello there Tom and Dan. Or, as Real Radio fans might know them, Drunky the Bear and Daniel Dennis…

Guests of the party, the images are all available now for free download online. Go to the gallery and enter the password.

(Hint: it’s the date of the party in the format: mmddyy)

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