The Big Picture bio picture

Welcome

Welcome to the blog journal for Rob Witzel Photography. This is where we display our newest work and post important updates for our amazing clients and visitors. My wife Marian and I run a successful wedding photography business in Florida with the notion that today’s bride is looking for real moments by real photojournalists. We are the furthest thing from your typical wedding photographer and that is just the way we like it. Take a few moments to look at our work and let us know if you have any questions. Thanks for visiting and we hope you come back often!

Engagement- Robert and Lynn

OK, so I get the bad blogger of the month award but we have really been enjoying a little break between Spring and Fall seasons. An awesome exception to that came when Lynn and Robert asked us to do an engagement shoot last weekend at UF. Normally we shy away from summer eshoots because, well, its insanely hot. To get around that we met at sunrise and while it did not take long for the sun to go from bake to broil, we were having so much fun it really did not matter. It was amazing watching their personalities come to life almost immediately. As usual we stayed away from the cheesy pictures that often come out of shoots like this and really just let them be themselves. For us, that is the best way to turn a posed session into a legit documentary style assignment. This super cool couple was a prime example of that.

Enjoy!!

btw- I promise to blog some of the awesome charity work that Marian and I have been working on during our “break.”

Wedding- Devin and Dana (Rob)

This was our last wedding before a (much needed) couple month break while the Earth deals with the whole scorching summer season. We really wanted to pull out all the stops for this wedding as it had all the elements- great young couple, beach wedding at the Clearwater Hilton and to put a great exclamation point on what has been one of our best seasons. I must say that Joanie at the Hilton was fantastic to work with and her attention to detail was not missed. This is certainly a gem of a venue!

Devin and Dana must be the coolest couple ever as so much of their day changed due to weather and other factors. They seemed as if all they cared about was being married at the end of the day and guess what…..they were! While the beach ceremony was moved inside to a ballroom, we did get to spend about 20 minutes on the beautiful (oil free) Clearwater Beach and at sunset. That is not something we often get to do so I really wanted to take advantage of it. Even got to see a rainbow pop up briefly over the hotel.

Congrats Devin and Dana- We love you both!

Enjoy

Wedding- Devin and Dana (Marian)

Marian was definitely on top of her game for this wedding. I am jealous that she was able to grab some things that I didn’t even see. Well, jealous is a strong word, more like envious. Either way….these are great and there are plenty more.

Enjoy!!

Gainesville Magazine- April Issue

Been meaning to share more of the work that I do as editor and photographer for Gainesville Magazine. In this issue I had the pleasure of photographing the Gainesville home of the Wagstaff family whose lives were transformed when ABC’s Extreme Makeover rolled into town and rebuilt their house. We also looked at Spring fashion trends and some of the most beautiful places in and around Gainesville.

Enjoy!!!

You may have seen this house a few months back on Extreme Makeover. The family has donated countless hours teaching music to area kids. They were treated to a visit with rock band Kiss on the show. Here is the exclusive first look at their new home.

I know nothing about fashion….no seriously I don’t. I know, hard to believe. This is what’s hot for the Spring…..

Some of the best places and cool people in Gainesville, including my mentor John Moran.

Wedding- Philip and Renee (Rob)

This was our first event at Traditions in Port St. Lucie and we were not disappointed. We knew this happy couple well from the awesome engagement shoot last December so we knew it would be a carefree day. Seemed like the entire town of Okeechobee made it to the event so the sense of community was strong to say the least.

Cannot say enough about how everyone came together to make this special for the bride and groom. Pretty sure they said the day was six years in the making which made it that much more fun to document. It did get a bit hot for the ceremony but it was an overall amazing day. Can’t really complain about a warm day in May!

Very happy to share this collection of images for the blog post. Cannot wait for everyone to the rest later this week.

Enjoy!

Wedding- Philip and Renee (Marian)

Here is a great selection from Marian. Always feel the need to brag about how well we work together at events and blend our talents in an attempt to make the day even more special for the bride and groom. Thanks honey!

Wedding- Katie and John (Rob)

So glad this couple found us! We felt so at home with Katie, John and everyone else involved. It was an amazing event.

We had just booked it a few weeks before so really had no idea until we talked during the consultation. When I saw her itinerary was done in military time I knew this was gonna be well planned and it was indeed.

The ceremony was at the Baughman Center and the reception was at Sweetwater Branch Inn. I lost track a long time ago with how many events we have done as both locations but they never let us down. Love them both every time.

Enjoy!!

Wedding- Katie and John (Marian)

Here is a great selection from Marian. As you can see she had a great wedding but I am guessing she will be remembered most for cleaning soot that had gotten on the wedding gown from a fireplace. Not sure what tools she keeps in that magic pouch of hers but when I saw the stain, I thought there was no way she could fix it. Well I was wrong again.

Enjoy!!

Mike and Lisa Wedding- (Rob)

Very happy to present this body of work. Actually it is just a snapshot to an amazing wedding we did on the eve of Easter at Marywood Retreat in Jacksonville. This was extra special in that we photographed the bride’s sister’s wedding a year ago and have grown quite fond of the Dronkers family.

This couple was super cool as we discovered during the great engagement shoot last year. They have awesome personalities and have so much fun around one another. Every couple should take lessons from them! We were just grateful to spend the day documenting this joyous occasion.

Could not be happier with the results as this was a signature event for us. Jacksonville Wedding Photographer.

Enjoy

Mike and Lisa Wedding- (Marian)

Here is another strong collection of moments from Marian. She really shined on this special day.

WordPress Loves AJAX