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Alice - December 23, 2010 - 4:02 pm

beautiful work, as always! love the pop of the green against all that snow.

Becca - December 23, 2010 - 6:17 pm

What brave souls they are to be out in that cold!! You too!! These are lovely I love the bright colors of their clothes against the snow.

Phill - December 23, 2010 - 6:18 pm

I reckon these two should get married :~) They’re so totally and inescapably in to each other in your photographs. Marvellous job!

Teresa K - December 23, 2010 - 7:04 pm

Cold and warm all at the same time…so lovely Vida!!

John Cachero Photography - December 23, 2010 - 8:03 pm

Beautiful job! Although, I find it difficult to shoot well in cold weather, these portraits prove that you have no problem keeping your clients in the moment. Bravo!

Lauren - December 23, 2010 - 9:29 pm

Loving all these snow pics lately, these ones seem so warm despite the obviously very cold temp! Gorgeous couple

Matthew Evans - December 23, 2010 - 10:39 pm

That dip kiss is amazing, what a setting!

Matthew Mead - December 23, 2010 - 11:27 pm

Amazing work! These images really show the couples true love. I could never work in such conditions haha.

Luis Godinez - December 23, 2010 - 11:30 pm

I’m so jealous. Looks like you had so much fun with your clients.

Leo Druker - December 24, 2010 - 12:03 am

This seems like such a fun session! I love the guitar – always makes for a good time during an engagement

Kyle - December 24, 2010 - 1:47 am

They are too cute! The colors are so vibrant, and you really managed to show who Amanda and Steve are. Their personalities really come through in the pictures.

Albert Palmer - December 24, 2010 - 3:52 am

Such a cute couple – really like these photos – you get a sense of their personality. Great job.

Shari - December 24, 2010 - 9:21 am

Love these, Vida. Beautiful couple and beautiful work from you! All my best to you and yours this holiday season and in the coming year!

Sarah Der - December 24, 2010 - 3:08 pm

Oh man. They are so cute. The colors are lovely and vibrant and the processing is clean and perfect. I love this set. I love this couple. So, so, so lovely.

Ali Walker - December 24, 2010 - 4:33 pm

Sweet couple, beautiful images! So crisp and clear.

Jacob Lacey - December 25, 2010 - 2:54 am

lovin this session, what an awesome job!

Jean Mazac - December 25, 2010 - 4:38 pm

What a delightful set of images! This couple looks so fun and in love, and you did a great job capturing that connection.

William Bay - December 25, 2010 - 9:30 pm

Vida, what a fun session. It’s always great when clients are up for shooting in freezing weather.
It’d be kinda nice to have one or two days of snow here in San Diego… Well maybe not.

Great job Vida!

Andrew - December 26, 2010 - 10:26 pm

Great pictures! I’ve seen that green coat so many times, but it looks so fresh.

dylan - December 26, 2010 - 11:09 pm

Great pics! Love the one with the Jefferson Memorial in the background. Wahoowa!

Deb - December 26, 2010 - 11:19 pm

4th from the bottom…love it. captured a very natural and sweet moment.

ayesha - December 27, 2010 - 7:53 am

snow shots! love! oh they’re so cute… love the moments you captured between them! sorry i missed you when you were here

Momma - December 27, 2010 - 10:46 am

Photos are wonderful! Makes my heart happy just to look at them.

Anna - December 27, 2010 - 11:00 am

Love these pictures! They look absolutely amazing against the white, snowy, DC backdrop!

Tina - December 27, 2010 - 3:17 pm

ow ow ow!! That dip picture is too hot for words!!! Love to you both, beautiful pictures

Lindsey - December 27, 2010 - 9:52 pm

I love the 4th from the top. So sweet!

December 12, 2010

shalon and darwin’s riviera maya destination wedding

Posted in travel, weddings 35 comments

I could say so many wonderful things about Shalon and Darwin but to keep a long blog post from being any longer, I’ll just say that their wedding was one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever been a part of. Seeing two families come together as one has always been my favorite part of being a wedding photographer but the love, honesty, and compassion shared between these two was amazing. Their wedding was held at the Azul Sensatori Resort and Spa in Mexico and I’m so thankful that I (along with my second shooter Daylen Chambliss) was able to capture their day. I know I always say this but I had A LOT of favorites.. so be prepared. These are just of the actual wedding day, the morning after we had another little portrait session at sunrise but that’s an entire blog post on it’s own!

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Posted in travel, weddings Tags: azul sensatori wedding photography, cancun wedding photography, destination wedding photographer, destination wedding photography, international wedding photography, karisma hotel wedding photographer, riviera maya wedding, shalon and darwin

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Natalie - December 12, 2010 - 10:04 pm

Vida – These are gorgeous!! You rocked it as always!!

Carli - December 12, 2010 - 10:05 pm

so so so gorgeous! I’m sure the couple is super happy with their photos!

Genevieve - December 12, 2010 - 10:12 pm

These look great !

vernell - December 12, 2010 - 10:47 pm

these are gorgeous!!!! love the shoes =)

juanita greene - December 12, 2010 - 11:37 pm

the pics r beautiful!!!! i am seriously cnsidering using this photographer 4 ashley grad in 2011. yes i need contact info. email me @ muzikmakr_14@yahoo.com. thx

Tanesha Greene - December 12, 2010 - 11:40 pm

LOVE..LOVE..LOVE THE PICS… AND THOSE SHOES ARE SHARP.. LOVE U GUYS

Alice - December 13, 2010 - 12:16 am

wow these look surreal! what a stunning location.

Calvina - December 13, 2010 - 1:14 am

This is gorgeous Vida!

John Khuu - December 14, 2010 - 12:33 am

What good photos! I love the one of the father and daughter dancing.

Melanie Wessels - December 14, 2010 - 1:44 am

I love your style! The couple shots on the beach are so spontaneous!

Johanna Hietanen - December 14, 2010 - 3:33 am

WOW! Many wonderful images and what a stunning couple. Great job

Ed Peers - December 14, 2010 - 4:48 am

wow, great location and superbly captured!…

ayesha - December 14, 2010 - 10:05 am

vidaaaaaaaaa! i think i’m in love with this couple… or their wedding at least. the portraits are SO vibrant and genuine – you really seemed to capture their love and radiant happiness. LOVE LOVE LOVE the shot under the hut-thingy whatever it’s called… really, all of the shots, you nailed the emotions and the joy of the day. omg, seriously, they are such a beautiful couple!!

Thomas Lester - December 14, 2010 - 10:11 am

Wow! What a beautiful bride and handsome groom. They are definitely swimming in the deep end of the gene pool! Haha! Great images, great location. Well done.

Sara ( Darwin's mom) - December 14, 2010 - 10:16 am

Great job Vida and Daylen! Darwin, Shalon and the entire family look fabulous!!! Your work speaks for itself! I also enjoyed our Cancun outing…..Blessings!

Paul Rowland - December 14, 2010 - 10:38 am

Vida – wow. Your use of vivid colors in these is incredible.

Brad Ross - December 14, 2010 - 12:13 pm

Another amazing set Vida. The emotion, color and details are all captured to perfection.

Leah Muse - December 14, 2010 - 1:23 pm

What an AWESOME location! Great job capturing it

Marianne Taylor - December 14, 2010 - 2:14 pm

Loving the colours and the clarity, so beautiful. Makes me miss summer! Oh and the shoes… oh my.

Elder Battle - December 14, 2010 - 3:24 pm

New love is always exciting and filled with promise. I pray that Darwin – my son and Shalon – my daughter live to experience every promise God has in store for them. Destiny is waiting!!! Mom and I love you.

Jakob - December 14, 2010 - 4:16 pm

What an awesome location. I love the ring shot, and I usually don’t even like ring shots. Great work.

Fotograf Ślubny - December 14, 2010 - 6:13 pm

gorgeous bride, great location and beautiful photos

Darko - December 14, 2010 - 6:29 pm

Beautiful photographs and a gorgeous couple. I love the close up of them sitting on the beach.

Kat Braman - December 14, 2010 - 7:27 pm

gorgeous colors and looks like a really fun wedding! she is really beautiful and I love how he looks at her. well done!

Angela Kates - December 14, 2010 - 8:29 pm

I am a long time friend of your mom “Sara”…What a Blessing! You guys look like a great couple and always remember to keep God first…Everything will be alright! Congrats to You and Your photos are Awesome!

Nina - December 14, 2010 - 9:12 pm

I’m new to your blog, but I just want to say…OMG! I LOVE your work!!! You are such an inspiration Thank you for sharing your photos!

April - December 14, 2010 - 9:56 pm

u guys look amazing……luv u both

Phillip Leslie - December 15, 2010 - 10:20 am

I love the pics I really wish I could have been there for that special day! These picture makes me feel like I was. Congrats again Shalon and Darwin I love you guys!

Tina - December 15, 2010 - 1:31 pm

So beautiful. So happy for you and Darwin!!! I love every picture truly capture the moment n the happiness of you day.

Ryan Brenizer - December 15, 2010 - 5:31 pm

STUNNING couple and a great destination, and you highlighted both fantastically. Great work.

Nellie - December 16, 2010 - 1:06 am

These pics are so beautiful!! Love love love the shoes…casket sharp…lol…wishing u both a lifetime of happiness!! Luv u always!!

Darlene Sheppard - December 16, 2010 - 8:40 am

Shalon and Darwin- What can I say… BEAUTIFUL!!!

Becca Dilley - December 16, 2010 - 12:20 pm

Those shots on the pier are so beautiful, and then the energy you captured in the dancing photos are such a fun counterpoint. Great work.

Amanda Patek - December 16, 2010 - 4:39 pm

Hi Shalon and Darwin! I LOVE LOVE LOVE the photos….It’s great to put a name to a face Everything came out so great and you both look so happy. You both were amazing to work with and it truly looks like a perfect day!
Shalon-your shoes were absolutely to die for!!!!…you look stunning!

Heather - December 19, 2010 - 6:47 pm

I adore your post-style!! The shots of them on the dock are stunning. Wonderful!!

December 6, 2010

back in the states

Posted in travel 2 comments

I just got home from shooting Shalon and Dawin’s GORGEOUS destination wedding in Mexico. If you’ve never been to one, photographed one, seen one, etc – you don’t know what you’re missing. It was so much fun! Of course I have tons of photos but for now, I need to catch up on things – like my final exams! I will have a sneak peek of their day up in less than two weeks, I promise.

BERJAYA

Posted in travel Tags: azul sensatori wedding resort, destination wedding, destination wedding photographer, mexico, mexico wedding, mexico wedding photographer

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November 25, 2010

thankful for the little things (and a few updates)

Posted in news, personal 2 comments

Even though the day is almost over, I hope you all enjoyed a day with friends, family, and filled tummies (I know I did). I also want to let you know that I will be out of the office until from December 1st – 6th because I will be in Mexico shooting Shalon and Darwin’s destination wedding. I can’t believe I get to wake up everyday, do what I love, and be supported by friends and family. You guys are amazing.

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October 31, 2010

marissa and eric: philadelphia lifestyle photographer

Posted in lifestyles 21 comments

Here is part 2 of Marissa and Eric’s session :] part 1 / the sneak peek can be seen here. I had a hard time narrowing down some favorites, I loved sooo many of their images.

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Posted in lifestyles Tags: couple photography, philadelphia engagement photographer, philadelphia lifestyle photography, philadelphia wedding blog, philadelphia wedding photographer, valley forge portraits, young love photographer

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