We're featured on Tickled Pink Brides Blog!

Today has been a great day so far and to top it off, we've just been featured on the Tickled Pink Brides Blog! Brittany Sobering, Rock Star wedding planner and owner of Tickled Pink Brides, interviewed me not too long ago about what I'm most passionate about with photography and advice on what couples should look for when choosing a photographer. Check it out here!

My Niece Alyssa turns 1 today!!! A look back on the year....

Happy Wednesday to all! Today is a very special day because my dearest Niece Alyssa is turning 1 today! Yes, I know we all can't remember our 1st birthday, and for those of you who can, that's kind of weird. Anyway, this is such a milestone for Baby Alyssa and for her Mommy and Daddy, (my Brother, Tony and his wife Gina.) I can remember a year ago today rushing over from Orlando to Sarasota to the hospital to be there as Tony walked out with the biggest grin on his face. It was such a memorable, amazing moment and I was so happy we were all there to witness it. Through the year, we've gotten to see Alyssa grow and develop an adorable, loving personality. Her cheeks are the cutest and I love to pinch them! Wow, now I do sound like the annoying Aunt who always wants to pinch cheeks. Oh well! I am so excited to watch her grow into a beautiful little girl. I can't wait to go shopping and play with her. Here is a slide show of the day she was born and also here are a few images that I photographed throughout her first year. xo - Abby

JULY 8TH, 2008 - SARASOTA FL












NOVEMBER '08 - THANKSGIVING - ALYSSA 4 MONTHS OLD!! LOOK AT THOSE CHEEKS!







APRIL - EASTER - 9 MONTHS!






JULY - 1 YEAR!

Sneak peek from Cathleen and Mike's "City Chic" engagement session - NYC

I couldn't wait to post my Sexy engagement session of Cathleen and Mike up in NYC this past July 4th weekend! This fabulous couple lives in the city and is getting married at The Ritz-Carlton Beach Club in Sarasota, FL. We figured what better place to capture the true relationship of Cathleen and Mike than in their hometown. Not to mention that I absolutely LOVE the city and I miss it so as my home. There is such an energy and liveliness that can't be described. Despite a little rain, we had a blast traipsing around the city finding amazing spots to photograph in. We headed to The Hudson Hotel, a hip, swanky hotel near Central Park I believe. The interiors were so amazing and it was a playground of backdrops for me! Afterwards, we traveled to my favorite neighborhood, the West Village and then ended in Soho. They were such great troopers as we waited for the showers to blow by. We didn't worry too much about it though as we passed the time by sipping a couple cocktails getting to know each other a little better. I think the funniest part of the whole shoot was when we were in the West Village shooting when it suddenly down poured on us and we quickly had to rush into the nearest place for shelter. We ended up in a gay bar and thought it was hilarious our odds of that. Needless to say, the music was great and so were the drinks! My fabulous helpers, Amy (My sis) and my good friend Kalin assisted in the shoot with providing umbrellas, sugar-free red bull, and directions for the crazy cab drivers. It really was a great time well spent and I'm super stoked (yes I said "stoked") about what we got. Thanks Cathleen and Mike and Amy and Kalin for a great shoot and I am looking forward to your wedding in September!!
















A little "Behind the Scenes" of Amy and Kalin helping with umbrellas and all!


A little random creativity that Cathleen had in the bar...







Mike here very determined on hailing a cab....


















Wrapping up the evening in Soho!

Stephanie and Jared's romantic June wedding...Gainesville, FL - June 6th

Happy July to all! I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend celebrating Independence Day! I'm so excited about this post of Stephanie and Jared's wedding. For not officially meeting Stephanie until her wedding day, I felt like I already knew her. We definitely connected from her first phone call. You know when you just "vibe" with someone? Well that was Stephanie and I from the get go. I could just tell by our conversations over the phone that she was definitely a "Liga" bride. So the details of the day. The ceremony took place at the beautiful Holy Trinity Episcopal Church with reception following at Ti Amo! Restaurant. This is dear to Stephanie because she works for the restaurant and what better place to hold the reception? Their location rocks with an urban feel, exposed brick walls, and an open-air feel perfect for weddings. Not to mention, the food is pretty darn good too. ;) The fabulous Caroline from Caroline Johnson Photography assisted in capturing Stephanie and Jared's day and we had a blast documenting it all! Thanks Caroline for all your creativity and energy! Now the day started off with some BAD June weather, all of us Floridians know what I'm talking about. Luckily, the sky opened up in just enough time to get some great outdoor portraits! Before the ceremony, Caroline and I photographed Stephanie and the girls getting ready and I have to say, the best part of Stephanie's look, (besides her amazing dress and broaches), was her Betsey Johnson shoes! Ummm, yea, they rocked! She told me that she basically went to all ends of the earth to find them in her size. Never come between a girl and her shoes, especially on her wedding day! Moving on, before the ceremony, we quickly headed to Ti Amo! to take portraits of Stephanie and her bridesmaids while Caroline stayed back to photograph Jared and the guys. I am in love with the images she got of them in the alley reflecting in the puddles of rain. After the ceremony, all the guests headed to Ti Amo! to begin cocktail hour, while Stephanie, Jared, Caroline, and I walked around downtown Gainesville to get some killer portraits of the newlyweds. The reception looked very elegant and chic with the room decorated with assorted white flowers, black and white table cloths, and candlelight. A perfect touch on their personality. Speeches, dinner, and dancing took up the rest of the evening and everyone had a great time. Good wine, great food, and a celebration of love was the focus of Stephanie and Jared's night. At the very end, Caroline and I grabbed a few sexy night shots of Stephanie and Jared in the alley way of Ti Amo!. We all had so much fun and I am SO happy for you two! Congratulations!! xo-Abby