{Mike & Amy} We’re married!!! Tampa/Clearwater Wedding Photographer – A Hyatt Regency Hotel & Resort wedding.

Meet Mike and Amy. This fun, loving couple had a destination wedding, and they chose sunny Clearwater, Fl as the place where they said I Do. They are honestly the most laid back couple I have ever seen, and they stayed relaxed all throughout the day, from the getting ready, to the moment they said...

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{Katie + John} we’re married!! a tampa wedding at the rusty pelican! Tampa wedding photographer lester molina

It’s finally ready, Katie & john’s wedding photos. I had the absolute honor to be present and photograph their wedding on 02/11/2012. The ceremony took place at Our Lady of The Rosary church in Land’o’Lakes, FL. This church was absolutely stunning, featuring a larger than life tainted glass mural of Jesus at the table. John...

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{Elizabeth & Rickard} Tampa wedding photographer – st. pete engagement photographer

Meet Elizabeth & Rickard! This sweet couple is set to marry on Apr 21st, 2012. Their’s is one of those romantic stories you don’t hear very often any more. He popped the question while on a trip to Italy! Congratulations guys, and can’t wait to photograph your wedding!

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Katie & John {we’re married} Sneak Peek!!! A Tampa wedding at The Rusty Pelican.

Last Saturday was Katie & John’s wedding. They celebrated it with a beautiful wedding recemony at Our Lady of The Rosary Church in Land ‘O’ Lakes, followed by the most fun reception I have ever been to, at The Rusty Pelican, in Tampa Bay. Katie and John are the most pleasant, most cooperative couple I...

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Wedding Wire Rated – Again!!! Tampa Wedding Photographer | Award Winning Photography

For the second year in a row, we have been selected to receive the Wedding Wire Bride’s Choice Award. This is an award presented to certain wedding professionals, who have been reviewed by their couples, and received a ★★★★★ rating in different categories. I want to take a moment now and thank all the couples...

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Leah + Bill {We’re Married} St.Pete Beach, Tampa wedding photographer | Grand Plaza Hotel Wedding

On December 28th, 2011, Leah and Bill decided to tie the knot and become husband and wife, at the beautiful St.Pete Beach, Florida. This was a more intimate wedding, with close friends and family, gathered together to celebrate the union of these two wonderful people. The wedding featured a “Tropical Theme”, with sand, conchs, and...

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wedding Table Settings – With some many options, what is right for you?

With the wedding day approaching fast, and probably a million things still to do, making sure your wedding represents the true You can be a daunting task. Today, I want to focus on Table Settings. Dinner tables make up approximately 75% of the entire room, and the right table settings can change the mood of...

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{Leah + Bill} We’re Married, Sneak Peeks!! – Tampa wedding Photographer / St.Pete Beach Wedding Photographer

I had the pleasure and honor of being Leah and Bill’s wedding photographer. They had a sunset wedding at the Grand Plaza Hotel in St.Pete Beach. Here’s a sneak peak of what’s to come!  

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{Katie + John} A Downtown St.Pete Engagement Shoot, with the kids!

Last Saturday was time for John + Katie’s 2nd E-shoot, and this one was a special one for them, it involved “The kids”. Goose & Maverick came along showing off their red bows, ready for christmas 

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Ashley + Eric {We’re Married} An Island Way Grill Ceremony and Reception.

A wedding in Clearwater Beach, Fl. Ashley and Eric said ‘I Do’ on the terrace of the Island Way Grill in Clearwater Beach, followed by a beautiful and fun reception inside. Congrats to Ashley + Eric.  

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Engagement Season Right Around The Corner!

With engagement season right around the corner (which is from the end of November, ’til around Valentine’s Day), it’s probably a good idea to start thinking about an Engagement Session. Let’s back track a bit here, and think about why engagement season falls between those dates. When we say Holidays, what comes to mind? Most...

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Amanda & Kyle {We’re Married} A Bradenton Beach Wedding.

Once again, my good friend Marina from In True Colors Photography asked me to join her in photographing the wedding ceremony of Amanda & Kyle. They selected beautiful Bradenton Beach, Fl as their destination for their wedding ceremony. Many thanks to Marina for bringing me along, and enjoy!!

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Kristen & Derek {We’re Married} A Siesta Key Beach Wedding in Sarasota.

A couple of weekends ago, I had the pleasure to be invited by my good friend Marina from In True Colors Photography, to assist her in photographing Kristen and Derek as they tied the knot in beautiful Siesta Key Beach, in Sarasota. They had a beautiful ceremony, followed by a Shell Toss, and delicious dinner...

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Mike & Amy {We’re Engaged} A Clearwater Beach Engagement Shoot!

I was contacted a few months ago by Mike, (the groom) who wanted to hire me as their wedding photographer. Mike and Amy are  from out of state and are having a destination wedding, so they chose Clearwater Beach, as their spot to tie the knot. I had not met with them before last Saturday,...

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Jillian & Matt {We’re Engaged} A Tampa Football Themed Engagement Shoot.

Today I had the pleasure of photographing Jillian & Matt’s. They are getting married in December, in Dallas, Texas. They are huge sports fans, specially football. This couple is so full of love for each other, it really shows in the photos, easy and fun to work with too. Thank you guys for an awesome...

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Is it legal for photographers to charge, and keep the rights?

I came across this question as I was reviewing my visitor’s log, and I thought it would make an interesting, and informative post. So, is it legal? Well, yes it is. You might be asking yourself:  I paid for the images, shouldn’t I have the rights? Indeed you paid for the images, but not for the...

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Ginger + Jeff {We’re Married} An Intimate wedding at Ceviche of Tampa.

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Meet Ginger and Jeff. The got married on June 4th, 2011 at Ceviche Of Tampa. I had the honor of being their wedding photographer. It was a very intimate ceremony and dinner with close family and friends. Sometimes having a small wedding is the best course of action, since it lets you really enjoy the...

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Katie + John {We’re Engaged} An Engagement Session at University of Tampa/Downtown/Ybor City.

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Meet Katie and John. This couple is so much fun to photograph, they are up for anything, therefore we got the craziest shots ever. They are full of energy and love for each other, it’s hard not to get some amazing shots of them. They are set to marry next year at The Rusty Pelican,...

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Tips on choosing the right photographer!

When it comes to hiring the right vendors for your wedding, specially photographers, there are several things you should be aware of, and that I encourage bride to ask the photographer about. These things will ensure you hire the right photographer for your wedding. Let’s look at some of these things. 1. First impressions. That,...

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Low Budget Wedding Tips

I was inspired to write this article after a few colleagues expressed their concerns about brides having lower budgets for wedding vendors, and going the DIY route. The main question that comes to mind is: “What is causing brides to have lower budgets for certain vendors? I can think of three things that can influence brides...

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Erica & Joseph {We’re Married} A wedding at the Florida Aquarium, Tampa, Fl

I had the pleasure and honor of being Erica and Joe’s Tampa wedding photographer. They chose to have their wedding at The Florida Aquarium. It was a great place to have the wedding photos taken, since the scenery is breathtaking. Thank you guys for the true honor of being your wedding photographer.        

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Wedding Photography Prices. Why we charge what we charge!

I was inspired to write this blog, by a discussion topic I read on a popular wedding forum. The topic was: “Overpriced, or priced just right?” They chatted back and forth about which wedding vendors are overpriced, and which were priced just right. Many said caterers, venues, and bakers were overpriced. Others said photographers, and...

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Featured Guest Blogger: Every Event Elegant.

Outdoor Celebrations. As we enjoy the middle of summer we most likely have or will be attending a celebration that is outdoors. Planning accordingly will reduce the stress of the unknown such as the weather. There are many things you can do to ensure your party will be fun for everyone invited. That being said...

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Wedding Photography Ettiquete.

If you are in the market for a wedding photographer, here are a few tips you should know about, and discuss with the photographer. Often times, venues impose certain restrictions on photographers. These restrictions are not there to make a photographer’s job harder than it already is. They are in place to make sure, you,...

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