Kimberly and Jonathan - i do!

Kimberly and Jonathan were married at her father’s home in Coconut Grove. It was a beautiful and intimate ceremony with their closest family and friends. They were married under the chuppah under the big tree in the front of the home, just as Kim’s father and brother were before them. Though the purple chandeliers hanging above were truly one of a kind. After the ceremony, the party continued with Biscayne Bay as a stunning backdrop for the reception. Love and happiness were all over Kim and Jonathan’s faces. Everything was perfectly designed and detailed by Melissa Davis Designs and Always Flowers. The food was delicious, thanks to the very talented Chef David Schwadron. It was truly a night to remember. I was especially honored to photograph their wedding since I have known Kim for quite a while. Congratulations! I hope this is only the beginning of a lifetime of celebrations for you!

Thank you to my fabulous team for your help with this one. Carlos and Stephanie...you rock my world!

Festival of Jonah

On December 17th, Jonah became a man according to Jewish law. Jonah did an amazing job leading his friends and family in prayer and chanting Torah. I love Bar Mitzvah services that don't take place on Shabbat, allowing me to capture the moments as they unfold. It was a Bar Mitzvah on Chanukah and it was truly a festival. Here are a few images from the service:

The Bar Mitzvah Weekend concluded on Saturday evening with a fun and festive celebration.

Thank you to the wonderful photographer and great friend, Carlos Gastelbondo, for co-shooting the bar mitzvah with me and going where I could not go! Thanks you to the wonderful Berger family for trusting me with another fabulous family event!

Olesya and Haiba - i do!

In a desperate attempt to catch up on my blogging (so many photos, so little time!), here is a sneak peek of Olesya and Haiba:

Olesya and Haiba were married in Miami Beach at the very cool, very chic, Gansevoort South Hotel. It was a beautifully planned destination wedding for these two international lovebirds. Everything was perfect, except for the freaky rain storm we had on their wedding day. Although, they didn't let a little rain ruin their big day. And I decided to turn the rain into rain bows...rainbow colored images, that is. Olesya was the perfect model and up to my kooky ideas. Just check out these fabulous rain boots with her cool colored wedding dress!