The Orlando Museum of Art generally picks a theme to go with other exhibits that they are hosting. This year’s theme was Hip Holiday! which was gave it a early 1960′s feel.

Even though there were hundreds of decorated trees to choose from, I focused more on the amazing tiny ornaments hung from the trees. I hope that you enjoy these collages and check out the Festival of Trees next year at the Orlando Museum of Art!

I recently did a premiere couples portrait session with Molli and Logan. The couple met several years ago at the Ohio State University, where they were both attended, and have subsequently graduated from. Molli is currently a graduate student at University of Central Florida in Orlando. While Logan moved out west after graduating from Ohio State.

We chose to do the first part of the portrait session at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida. Rollins College is the oldest university in Florida, founded in 1885. After checking out the grounds of the university, I know that the portrait session had to take advantage of the amazing architecture at the school.

The couple looked AMAZING in the 1940s style outfits that they wore. Molli, in her red dress, looked as if she had just popped out of a 1943 Coca Cola advertisement. Logan was a natural in front of the camera. The chemistry between these two was fantastic.

We took a lot of the photos around the grounds of the gorgeous Knowles Memorial Chapel. Built in 1932, Knowles Chapel is a beautiful piece of architecture and the grounds around the outsider were gorgeous. I have since put Knowles Chapel on my wish list for wedding ceremony locations that I want to shoot at.

There were so many great pictures over the course of their photo session that I’m going to be breaking up the pictures into three parts. I decided to play around these first photos as well, making them look a little more faded, giving them a classic feel.

I hope that you enjoy these images!

You can also see the second half of this portrait session by clicking here: Molli and Logan – A Couples Portrait Session – Winter Park – Part 2

I was asked by one of my assistant photographers to photograph her sister-in-law’s wedding and I was happy to help out considering all of the great work she has been able to contribute to DSWfoto over the years.

Mary and Eugene’s wedding took place at the Lake Mary Events Center in downtown Lake Mary, Florida. The downtown area was recently redeveloped and this beautiful new facility was a great addition. The outdoor ceremony was held on the event lawn while the sun set over Crystal Lake. The reception was held in the rotunda room.

Since it was a December wedding, there were several hints of the holidays. The outdoor trellises were decked out in Christmas greens and red carnations. The gorgeous wedding cake looked like a pile of gifts ready to open with ribbons and sugar poinsettias attached. There was also a cookie table, which is a tradition of the groom’s family.

Thank you Mary and Eugene for including me in your day and best wishes!

Fast forward six months to a beautiful October day in Orlando. The bride and her attendants spent a relaxed morning getting ready and taking some pre-wedding formal photos at the Orlando Hilton Bonnet Creek resort, while the guys kicked back with some football and dressed for the day.

The ceremony was held at the Marie Williams Chapel at the First Baptist Church of Orlando. As the sun set over Lake Jessamine, an elegant nighttime reception kicked off at Cypress Grove Park, where guests enjoyed fantastic food and music. There was also a sweets table with everything from Skittles to Hershey’s kisses!

Guests blew bubbles at the bride & groom as they exited the 1925 estate house – a perfect end to a perfect day.

Special thank you to Jason and Sara who served as assistants for this wedding.

Congratulations Maria and Blake and thank you for including us in your day! You have our permission to enjoy that ringtone a little longer!

VENDORS

Hotel – Hilton at Bonnet Creek (www.hiltonbonnetcreek.com)
Dress – LaSposa / Something Blue (www.splasposa.com / www.somethingbluebridalsalon.com)
Shoes – Alisha Hill (www.alishahill.com)
Flowers – Flowers by Lesley (www.flowersbylesley.com)
Ceremony – Marie Williams Chapel at First Baptist Church of Orlando (www.firstorlando.com)
Reception – Cypress Grove Park (www.cypressgrovepark.com)
Caterer – Creative Cuisine (www.creativecuisineorlando.com)
Cake – Darlene Wood – Winter Park
Bar Catering – Barfly (www.bar-fly.net)
Videographer – Visual Effects by Seth (www.visualeffectsbyseth.com)
DJ – White Rose Entertainment (www.orlandodj.com)

You may have remembered the couple from an engagement session I had with them earlier this year. [Link to engagement photos]

Last weekend, we photographed their wedding at First Baptist Church of Orlando, with the reception held at Cypress Grove Park.

Please enjoy this image, which I took in the morning at the Orlando Hilton Bonnet Creek. Keep an eye on the blog, as I will be posting more pictures in the weeks to come!

I did an engagement session for the Delaware couple over a year ago, while I was up north visiting my family. We had a great time that day, and it was nice to see them again!

This was a destination wedding and many of the guests came down to Florida from the Chicago and Philadelphia areas. They kicked off their weekend with a pig roast Friday night at Pelican Beach Park in Satellite Beach, Florida.

After Saturday’s ceremony on the Ocean Deck of the Melbourne Radisson, all the guests threw seashells in to the Atlantic Ocean as a symbol of good luck for the newlyweds. The reception followed at the Radisson, where the dance floor was hopping the whole night.

Congratulations Julie and David! Enjoy a sampling of the images from the day.

VENDORS:
Ceremony: Radisson Hotel Oceanfront – Melbourne Beach www.radisson.com
Reception and Catering: Radisson Hotel Oceanfront – Melbourne Beach www.radisson.com
Florist: Roses are Red www.rosesarered.biz
DJ and Officiant: Complete Music www.cmcentralflorida.com
Hair and Makeup: SuperCuts

The wedding took place at nearby Howell Park – tucked between lush trees and a small pond and not a drop of Florida rain in sight! The reception followed at Casa Marina’s Penthouse Lounge, where guests mingled and shared the couple’s special day.

VENDORS:
Ceremony: Howell Park – Atlantic Beach www.ci.atlantic-beach.fl.us
Reception and Catering: Casa Marina – Jacksonville Beach www.casamarinahotel.com
DJ: DJ Infader www.rocknfused.com

Here are some of our favorite images from the day. Congratulations Tiffany and Josh and best wishes for a happy marriage!

I was very excited to be photographing their wedding!

The wedding was held in late June at the Radisson Hotel in Celebration, Florida. It was an absolutely beautiful day, and everyone had a great time. There were so many special touches and the decorations and flowers were fabulous.

During the reception, Josh made a speech and gave Tash a very special gift. That was just one of the many things that stood out to me. It’s so fantastic when you see a couple who love and care for one another so much.

VENDORS:
Ceremony: Radisson Resort Orlando-Celebration www.radisson.com
Officiant: Rev. Vincent Mitchell
Florist: Flowers by Grace – Miami Gardens www.flowersbygraceonline.com
Reception and Catering: Radisson Resort Orlando-Celebration www.radisson.com
Wedding Cake: Publix Bakery www.publix.com
DJ: Sounds Good Mobile DJ www.sgmobiledj.com

Congratulations to the newlyweds! Here are some select photos from the day:

We worked alongside Fordham Footage – Northwest Ohio’s premiere cinematographer – as we captured images of the day. Here are some of our favorites: