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CrossFit Engagement

Written by DanaNPhotography on . Posted in Blog, Clients, Couples, Engagement, Portraits.

CrossFit is a culture and apparently an avenue for engagement!  Just watching a workout makes me sweat!   Emily and Robbie met at Maverick Cross Fit in Melbourne, FL and decided that is where their engagement session should be.  I was ALL on board with that! We shot on a Sunday morning and had an open gym with gorgeous light streaming in from the roll up doors. After discussing their vision for the session, we set to work with a few dress shots and then on to the athletic shots and gear CrossFit is known for– kettle bells, boxes, ropes and free weights.  Below is the slideshow from their session.  Much love to you both!!

Sara and Tom get Married!

Written by DanaNPhotography on . Posted in Blog, Couples, Weddings.

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After torrential rains the day before, a Beautiful Florida day dawned and Sara and Tom got married!  Love, Love, Love with a handsome groom and a bride in a white dress with a long veil. Be still my wedding photographer’s heart!  Enjoy their day!

Sara and her Bridesmaids laughed and danced, drank Starbucks and sang to their favorite songs, while Sandy Malamisure-Darling worked her magic with hair and makeup!

Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church was the setting for the First Touch, First look with the Father of the Bride, Bridesmaids Prayer and Groomsmen photographed in the beautiful stained glass light filled chapel!–

And then there was the ceremony with a full mass–

 

 

On to Up the Creek Farms for Bridal party photos, drinks, dinner, laughter and dancing the night away!!

A Gorgeous Day working with the following who helped make it possible!

Ceremony Location: Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church

Event Planning and Florist: Nave Event Design, Rachel Nave Hobgood

Hair and Makeup Artist: The Colour Box Hair Studio, Sandra Malamisura, 321.323.4473

Reception Venue: Up the Creek Farms, Jess Tuten

DJ: Sophisticated Gents, Fredrick Smith

Caterer: The Green Turtle Market

Cake and Guest treats: Deb Kempf Desserts

Bride’s and Bridesmaid’s gowns: Elda’s Bridal

Groom and Groomsmen Tuxes: Men’s Warehouse

Photographer: Dana Niemeier Photography, Dana Niemeier

 

Pamela and Andrew Get Married!

Written by DanaNPhotography on . Posted in Blog, Couples, Weddings.

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An absolutely beautiful day for a beautiful wedding!! Andrew and Pamela were married at Trinity Wellsprings Church in Satellite Beach, Florida on a gorgeous April day!  They were surrounded by their families, college friends and work friends as they said their ‘I do’s’ in a traditional church ceremony.  Attendants were college friends from The University of Florida and their dresses and tuxes reflected their dedication to their Alma Mater!  Even the cake topper was a cute Gator couple!!  After post ceremony photos the couple arrived at the Melbourne Yacht club by stretch limo! The bridal party joined us near the water for photos framed by the Florida Gator Blue sky!  Pamela brought some great hot pink umbrellas just in case it thought about raining on their wedding day, so we used them under the sun!  Andrew’s dad provided his stunning 1950’s red four door that was a perfect addition to the Bridal Party photos! It was the Exit Car at the end of a sparkler send off!

Many blessings to you both as you begin your lives together!!

Cheers!

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USA–>France–>Netherlands–>Belgium–>France–>USA

Written by DanaNPhotography on . Posted in Blog, Couples, Family, Informative, Portraits, Styled Photography Session, Travel, Weddings.

Well.  I did THAT and then some!  What an wedding photography adventure I had on the Northern Europe Extravaganza/wedding thrown in for good measure! Many Many opportunities to photograph for 12 days.  My camera never left my shoulder if I wasn’t sleeping or bathing!!! Late nights, wine, champagne, cheese, bread, croissants and jam to last me at least two more weeks! I can now drive a stick shift on European highways and not even hit a Frenchman on a rocket disguised as a motorcycle!  However, I didn’t escape  the Utretch police.  I mean really, the bus lane is so uncluttered! Why not drive there?   We all had a great adventure.  Ate some fantastic food.  Saw some incredible countryside.  Met some of the kindest people who helped us find our way in Paris!  If I could give anyone advice on one thing to take with you on a trip, it would be a portable cell phone battery charger.  The walking Nav app is awesome, but drains your battery very quickly.  Then you can’t communicate with your friends on where to meet because you can’t find them at the designated spot…this might have happened.  More than once. Cell data plan would be good as well.  If you can find a Starbucks with free wifi, you can use an App called WeChat to text for free.  Free WiFi is not as available as it is in the US…We are all a little addicted, people! **4 year update edit>>>Use Facebook Messenger or look into getting a Simcard for your phone when you arrive;)

That being said, thank you to the fantastic people in Utretch, Netherlands for being so welcoming.  We Americans so appreciated your hospitality and fell in love with your beautiful city.  I think I want a bike with a bell now 🙂

Cheers!