The Big Picture

Just wanted to let all of you know that we will be increasing the rate for our Genesis Package on April 30th 2011. There are many new and exciting changes we would like to make and that unfortunately means a slight price increase. Please know that one of our biggest goals is to be affordable for just about any budget and we will never waiver from that commitment.

Thanks again to all our past, present and future clients. Your the reason we get so excited about what we do and we look forward to serving you for many years to come.

Please let us know if you have any questions.

We generally shy away from August weddings in GAINESVILLE because the heat is just overwhelming. Not this time, it was the most pleasant day of the Summer and made for a super-fun day. Andrew and Jennifer were as sweet as could be and their great personalities shined through at every turn. It was a treat that Jennifer’s mom hired us as a surprise for the bride and groom. Being a WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER I love those extra sparks of fun at events. After a couple month break it was just invigorating to go out and tell such a wonderful visual story.

At one time, I was honestly worried when we decided to offer five hour packages but those worries are gone. This is the third event in that time frame and I have learned the story of the day does not change either way. I am very happy with our coverage and some of the awesome moments we captured. As usual, we worked at great venues like the BAUGHMAN CENTER and SWEETWATER BRANCH. We brag all the time about them being our favorite in town. We also got to work with CHAD REED, the most amazing officiate of all-time. It was a great day in general. Be sure to look at the great work of Marian and our new and fabulous correspondent Erica.

Enjoy!

I feel really blessed to have Erica Brough as part of our team. She is a staff photojournalist for the Gainesville Sun and amazes me on a daily basis by taking the most mundane of assignments and coming back with heart-warming, fun-loving and above all: story-telling images. Erica is a true pro and she proves this on what is essentially her first wedding. I cannot wait to work together in the future. She’s a gem!

Enjoy!

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

Been to quite a few Pro Days over the years and it is pretty straightforward, college players showing off their skills to NFL scouts and coaches. Enter Tim Tebow and you have a circus. You have countless head coaches. You have a semi-packed stadium. You have headlines on ESPN for several segments. You also have a catchphrase…….Tim Tebow 2.0.

The Heisman winner was out to show all the haters that he can throw the football with a revamped throwing style that looked pretty darn good. When you hear the zing of that ball hitting the hands of receivers you know he has a cannon. Some team is gonna get a proven winner.

For me it was the culmination of 4 years of chasing him around on and off the field. We had a fitting ending (at least in my eyes). After his workout he started walking in my direction and we made eye contact. I said “one last victory lap?” and he said something along the lines of “let’s do it”.

The two of us made our way to the loving fans behind the confines of the chain linked bench area. Just me and him as none of the other photogs made it in. It was funny in that I had to continuously move the benches out of the way so we could both make it through. Of course I was shooting the whole time.

There was no hug goodbye or even an acknowledgment. I am a media guy at heart and would never feel comfortable with that anyways. Regardless, I have chased him for years, had portrait sessions together and even spent a day in a youth prison while he preached. Not to be a homer but this guy is as class an act as you could ever meet. In a world of ego-driven, money hungry athletes, this guy is someone everybody could root for.

And if he gets drafted by the Jax Jaguars…….well I have field passes for them as well.