Saturday, April 16, 2011

2011 Butterfly Ball

I got invited to shoot at the 2011 Butterfly Ball this year, which benefits the imperiled blue butterfly of the florida keys.
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With Tiki torches blazing I just kept following the path until I found the fun.
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The event was held right next to the beautiful pond as a backdrop, and started off with various musical performances from Opera, to Female Impersonators.
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Oops, can't forget to mention what HAS TO BE AT ALL PARTIES! Your own personal bartender.
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Everyone enjoyed the event as there was a silent auction, great food, great people and may photo oppertunities.
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As the evening went on, folks began to dance and enjoy the evening with one another.
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On the walk home, I seen something that caused me to pull the camera back out, and not pass up!
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Can it get any better than this?

Sunday, April 10, 2011

Jon & Melissa Get Engaged!

This weekend Jon & Melissa arrived for a weekend getaway, and somehow Melissa ended up with her own photographer, and a surprise.
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Jon brought Melissa to Key West to enjoy the weekend and ask her one important question.
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His fingers were crossed, but Jon was a man with confidence and Melissa seem to be on to his plan the entire time!


I didn't hear her say "yes", however it was a clear sign that she said YES!
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Now fellas, ya'll need to take a lesson from Jon. Yes he went to Jared's, and even though she had a feeling it was coming, he still made it special, and yes fellas there were tears! Now show it to us Melissa, let us see it!
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As I gave the couple a few minutes alone, and just snapped from a distance you can tell these two are very much in love!
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As the sun began to set, I just moved back and let the couple enjoy the sunset by themselves.
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This couple was a very fun couple to shoot, and full of ALLOT of energy. The 2 hours went by very quickly, and I wish the best to the two of you Jon & Melissa!