Daniel + Jessica | Wedding

It wasn't my first Catholic wedding I've had the opportunity to take pictures of, but having strict rules of where and when not to shoot pictures is still challenging.  Unlike the other Catholic churches I've worked in, this one allowed me to use my flash, but it was 10 in the morning and the sun was just illuminating the space so well, there was little use for my flash gear.  I love natural light, so that's a big plus for me.  We were only there to cover the ceremony.

The mass was about an hour and a half total, but it was just beautiful from start to finish.  There were violins, an organ and several amazing singers.  It was just an incredibly nice wedding with great people.

Michael + Melissa | Engaged

These two are such a fun couple.  Melissa I've known for many years and Michael, well, let's just say he's into cars like me (automatic cool points, haha).  But seriously, they are both really cool and great to hang out with.  The day started off so windy, but the show must go on.  I'm really looking forward to their wedding in September; I just know it's going to be beautiful.

Ismail + Ericka | Engaged

Ismail and Ericka were the lucky winners of the raffle Aponte Studios gave away at the Gaylord Palms bridal show earlier this year.  They both live in Tampa, so a good middle ground between myself and them was the beautiful city of Celebration.  We feared that it was going to be raining that day because of all the storms that were currently passing by for the past two weeks.  Thankfully, it turned out being a good day to shoot... just a little overcast.  :-)