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Category: Weddings

AMANDA & JASON’S DESTINATION WEDDING AT THE RITZ-CARLTON PALM BEACH	MAY 12, 2008

We love our out of state clients! Amanda and Jason live in Chicago, but planned their South Florida destination wedding at the fabulous Ritz-Carlton Palm Beach. There were some really neat touches at this wedding. The Ritz-Carlton Palm Beach’s chefs never disappoint! The wedding cake was whimsical, and the late night second meal included Cuban sandwiches served in a cigar box as well as delectable mini hamburgers.

We took some photos in one of the Ritz-Carlton Palm Beach’s restaurants, Angle, which boasts a really cool mirrored wall. Also, another neat thing about this hotel is that you can take pictures by the beach without actually getting sand in your shoes!

Amanda and Jason had a wonderful South Florida destination wedding and I was thrilled to photograph all the festivities!

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LAUREN & PHILLIP’S WEDDING AT THE RITZ-CARLTON KEY BISCAYNE	APRIL 26, 2008

What a gorgeous wedding! Despite some rather rainy weather, Lauren and Phillip’s wedding at the Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne was festive and fun for all! Robert Torres of Grande Affaires had to do some tricky maneuvering to set up the large chuppah inside, rather than outside, but as usual his mastery worked and the ceremony set-up was elegant and lush. Whether indoors or outdoors, it is impossible to find an unsightly area at the Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne. Both the outside grounds and the interior are magnificent and a perfect place for creating artistic images under any circumstances. Each time I am there I seek out new locations around the hotel to create some photo magic! This wedding was particularly challenging, in that the rain drove all of the hotel’s guests inside and limited the areas where we could shoot. I think, however, that I found some really cool spots and captured the bride and groom and the essence of the Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne. Once again, I can’t say enough about Grande Affaires. Their creativity, artistry and professionalism is unparalleled. Lauren was a beautiful bride and Phillip an adoring groom – they were a lot of fun to work!

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JACLYN AND RICHARD’S WEDDING AT CASA CASUARINA	APRIL 16, 2008

What a magnificent place for a wedding! Gianni Versace’s former home, Casa Casuarina is one of South Florida’s most intriguing venues. With a courtyard and pool to die for, Casa Casuarina affords its visitors a private and utterly upscale place to celebrate! For Jaclyn and Richard, their special day began at the Ritz-Carlton South Beach where I captured Jaclyn getting ready before orchestrating the bride and groom’s “first look” in the ultra modern lobby of the hotel. As far as South Florida wedding photographers go, this one thinks that the Ritz-Carlton South Beach is one of the most interesting locations to do wedding pictures. Aside from being on the beach, the interior of the hotel is really interesting, with different textures, colors and shapes that render it truly unique. In Jaclyn and Richard’s case, we dodged the rain, but instead managed to grab a few great shots around the Ritz-Carlton South Beach before heading over to Casa Casuarina for the ceremony and reception.

Barton G., one of South Florida’s premiere event designers and catering companies, expertly managed the affair – handling everything from the flowers to the décor to the cuisine. Jaclyn stood radiant among the ornate walls of Casa Casuarina and we had a great time taking the photographs you see here. I was honored to photograph Jaclyn and Richard’s wedding and also had a great time in the process!

A crowd gathers as Jaclyn makes her way from the limo into Casa Casuarina for the start of the wedding ceremony.

Richard and Jaclyn's pre wedding portraits taken at the Ritz-Carlton South Beach.

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MARISA & JOE’S WEDDING AT BOCA RATON RESORT & CLUB	APRIL 10, 2008

A few weeks ago I photographed Marisa and Joe’s fabulous wedding at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. It was a festive party at one of Palm Beach County’s most beautiful locations. A wedding at Boca Raton Resort & Club is a photographer’s dream with so many terrific areas to do pictures with the bride and groom! Marisa and Joe’s décor was masterfully designed by Dalsimer/Atlas in a Caribbean theme with palms integrated into the elaborate chuppah and unique centerpieces. Everyone was very excited as Marisa and Joe took their vows under the palm-adorned Floridian chuppah; the tropical feel transporting the bride and groom from the chilly city of Boston where they currently live. This ultimate Floridian wedding at Boca Raton Resort & Club was truly one to remember. Thanks, Marisa and Joe!

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PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION RESULTS	MARCH 19, 2008

I’m in Las Vegas for the Wedding and Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) print competition and convention. I’m thrilled to announce that three of my images were selected as winners in the wedding photography category. This has been a busy week of seminars, workshops and networking with the best in the business. It’s truly an amazing opportunity to learn and share with some of the biggest names from around the world in the portrait and wedding photography industry. In addition to winning three honors in the photography competition, I also had a few of my images published in three new books on photography.

A few of my images were published in 3 new photography books!!

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CAROL & STEVE’S WEDDING	JANUARY 29, 2008

This past Sunday I had the pleasure of photographing Carol and Steve’s amazing wedding. The wedding ceremony was held at St. John the Baptist Church in Miramar and the reception was at the St. Regis Resort in Fort Lauderdale. A St. Regis wedding is truly a one of a kind event. The St, Regis Resort is magnificent, with marble throughout and a Grand Ballroom to die for. The ballroom was superbly transformed by the artistry of J. Morgan Flowers. The photos below cannot even begin to depict the beauty and ambiance that was created for this wedding.

After shooting some beach photos with the bride and groom, I decided to spice things up a bit by having them dance in the middle of Fort Lauderdale Boulevard and literally stop traffic! Carol and Steve were great to work with and, as we headed back into the St. Regis for their wedding reception, my creative juices were flowing and we took the time to create some of the cool photos below.

Of course, one can’t say enough about a wedding at the St. Regis Resort. The service is flawless, the food mouthwatering, and the overall atmosphere is incomparable. Carol and Steve’s wedding was elegant, fun and provided a plethora of photographic opportunities!

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MY FIRST WEDDING OF 2008!	JANUARY 8, 2008

My first South Florida wedding of 2008 was at the beautiful Pier Top Room of the Hyatt Pier 66 in Fort Lauderdale. In case you aren’t familiar with the Pier Top Room, it is very unique! If you are planning a wedding in South Florida you should check out the Hyatt Pier 66. The entire room rotates 360 degrees, revealing a panoramic view of the city, the intracoastal waterway and the Port of Fort Lauderdale. The lights of South Florida twinkle from every angle while in the Pier Top Room, creating a truly magical feeling. As far as South Florida weddings go, Jessica and Asia’s wedding was a wonderful party to ring in the new year and I had a great time photographing their wedding! Their wedding planners, Kerline Docteur and Lori Patterson, did a fabulous job of bringing everything together for this occasion. Definitely check out the Pier Top Room of the Hyatt Pier 66 – it is really cool! I have another wedding there in a few weeks and I am looking forward to working there again so soon.

One final image.

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MY LAST WEDDING OF 2007!	DECEMBER 31, 2007

Last Saturday, I shot my last wedding of the 2007 year. Arlene and Rich were great subjects, too! Although they were having a South Florida wedding, they also flew me up to New York City in October to photograph their engagement shoot in Central Park - where they were first engaged. That was also a lot of fun and a great opportunity. As a South Florida Wedding photographer, I always appreciate the chance to shoot in faraway places -- it just gets my creative juices flowing even more!

All in all, it was an UNBELIEVABLE year! I photographed just over 75 weddings this year alone, plus Albert, our other main photographer photographed quite a few as well. I have had the good fortune to work at some of the finest venues in South Florida and with some of the nicest clients as well.

I want to take this opportunity to thank you all for your continued support and appreciation of my work - it means so much! As a South Florida wedding photographer, I take great pride in my work and am constantly looking to produce creative and cutting edge images - the more interesting, the more I love it! Keep checking my blog in 2008 to see what I am up to... Happy New Year to all!

Jeff

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MY FAVORITE IMAGES FROM 2007	DECEMBER 18, 2007

2007 marked my 4th year as a South Florida wedding photographer. Since my move from Southern California, I have had the pleasure of photographing weddings at some of South Florida’s finest venues and locations. I have worked with many of South Florida’s top wedding planners, florists, and other wedding professionals. By the end of the year I will personally have photographed over 75 weddings and events in 2007. In addition to weddings, I have also covered many corporate events and worked with some major corporate clients such as, Visa, AT&T, Bank of America, just to name a few. I was also hired to cover many of 2007’s Super Bowl events.

While I can’t post all of my favorite images on this blog, I felt that I should post at least a nice selection. In addition, I’ve posted some favorites in the engagement category and the Special Projects category. Feel free to check out a few of my 2007 favorites.

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JESSICA & NATHAN'S WEDDING AT THE BREAKERS	AUGUST 8, 2007

We recently had the pleasure of photographing Jessica & Nathan’s wedding at The Breakers . If you are planning a South Florida wedding and need a beautiful location, then check out The Breakers in Palm Beach, Florida. Every time I work at The Breakers I always get interesting and unique wedding photographs. Jessica and Nathan chose to have their wedding at The Breakers because of its many beautiful ballrooms and their unique “Circle Room” which was perfect for their ceremony. In addition, The Breakers has its very own floral department called “Design Studio.” It’s always exciting to photograph a wedding at the Breakers, because in addition to the beautiful location The Breakers offers, the “Design Studio” always surprises us with something new and special to photograph with their magnificent floral and décor designs. Photographing Jessica and Nathan’s wedding was really terrific! They are both fun to be around were great in front of camera. During the reception, Jessica told me that they planned on going to a nearby shopping plaza (City Place) at 12AM to pick up the new Harry Potter book. For those not familiar with the Palm Beach area, City Place is a really cool outdoor shopping mall with lots of cool stores, beautiful fountains, and home of The Harriet Himmel Theatre. I went along with them to capture some cool photos of them purchasing the book in their wedding attire right in the middle of Barnes and Noble! While at City Place, we also took the opportunity to take pictures around the complex.