January 2, 2008

• Do You Have ANY Idea…

  How Much Time A Year End Recap Would Take?!?!

  I’ll admit…
  I thought about it.

  I considered the humbling, arduous, and somewhat daunting task of
  creating another post of “epic” proportions… I could display a few
  of my favorite photos and tales from the past year, and yet…

  Somehow the thought of churning through nearly 200,000  images
  excited me far less than processing some of the photos from today’s
  “double bride” shoot, lol.

  And so… Here we stand; it’s 1:25AM in lovely South Florida.
  The temperature is dropping (finally) to bearable highs that remind
  you there is snow somewhere on the planet, and the last of my family’s
  94 guests have (finally) departed after last night’s New Year’s party.

  Once again, my commitment to you… Dear readers, wins out over the
  seemingly foolhardy need to sleep.

  And so, though I still am FAR behind on my posting, I think I’ll start
  working to keep things up a bit more often… I’m traveling for the next
  twenty days, but I may have a bit of time to catch up!

  Without further ado… Here are the photos I captured YESTERDAY,
  during a wonderful engagement shoot at the Chalet Suzanne where I
  was born and raised…

  Katie & Sam… To Be Wed… 06.07.08
  

  Every time I come home, I’m instantly swamped… See, I make it home
  a couple times each year so I always do my best to plan photo shoots our
  in advance, with plenty of time to visit, in between…

  Yet, somehow…. More always seem to come up!
  This visit has been especially crazy, but it’s definitely a good kind of crazy

  This was one of those shoots we’d planned in advance,
  and WHAT  a fun shoot it was! Initially it was supposed to happen
  on the 27th but the day before, found me on a quick trip, SICK as a dog
  up to North Carolina with a “secret” new client… (more on that as soon
  as I’m allowed to announce it

  So, we put the shoot off to yesterday, and am I ever glad we did!
  The light was wonderful! (And I felt better too

  Sam is one of my many cousins, and as he’s sure to point out,
  the only one taller than I am (He’s a whopping 6’7″)!

  

  Did I mention that she’s only 5’2.5″?
  *She’d probably have me killed if I forgot about that half inch*

  
  They are hilarious, and wonderfully cute together…

  

  The above image was shot in the Chalet’s “Little Swedish Bar”…
  One of their favorite hangouts.

  
  
  Moments Later….

  

  We made the trek outside, and Katie went on to prove how cute
  she was… (She’s standing on a step, and wearing big heels to try
  to make up a little of the difference, lol).

  
  “From Good Stock”

  

  Seeing as we’re family, I’d better believe he’s from “good stock”
  goofy and gawky too, lol.

  
  Their Preferred Mode Of Transportation….
  
  

  He literally scoops her up and carries her as often as possible.
  It may be deemed a bit silly by the world, but it surely makes
  for some great photo opportunities!!

  
  
  Did I Mention….
  
  

  That they were a little silly?

  
  
  
  And Cute?

  

  Oh, and the whole family LOVES Katie too… She fits right in!

  

  
  
  This Shot…
  
  

  I particularly like… For the leading lines, and the fact that the sky
  opened up JUST at the right moment to get that gorgeous blue.

  
  
  Note To Self…
  
  

  To stimulate hilarity and creativity with future clients,
  just add cold water!! Katie and Sam REALLY wanted some photos
  of them playing in the water, but just couldn’t take the chill above their
  ankles…. But they made up for it with spirit!

  
  
  
  They’re Naturals…

  

  I love it when I don’t even have to give a couple exact direction,
  they’re completely in love, and completely comfortable when sharing it
  with me… Especially when they can’t wait to get out of the water

  
  Though Occasionally….

  

  I may have taken them by surprise

  
  
  I Don’t Think…

  

  They minded though

  And that’s all for me tonight folks…
  I pray for blessings on all of you in this great new year…
  May God show you the things He wants you to learn, bless you
  abundantly, and give you the strength to grow through each trial.

  2008 Is already proving to be my best year yet… Make yours even better!

  

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  P.S. If you’re interested in having truly unique images at your wedding,
  or you know someone who might… Drop me a line! We’re currently
  booking for 2008 and 2009 with prime dates being snapped up fast,
  so don’t miss your opportunity… I’d love to capture the special day!

  Also, if you help me book a wedding I’d LOVE to make it worth
  your while… So remember to tell your friends… It pays!

  Email:  Eric [at] BlueShoePhotography.com
  www.BlueShoePhotography.com

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