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ACM Awards 2011

ACM Awards 2011

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The Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas, NV at the MGM Grand photographed by me :) for Great American Country Television (GAC).  Loved hanging out with all of these amazing artists in the Country Music industry and capturing them being honored for doing what they love.  Here’s some photo-journalistic coverage of the Red Carpet arrivals and Press Room backstage after the amazingly talented Taylor Swift won Entertainer of the Year, Miranda Lambert won FOUR awards, for Top Female Vocalist, Single of the Year and Video of the Year for her huge hit, ‘The House That Built Me.’ The songwriters behind the tune, Tom Douglas and Allen Shamblin, also won for Song of the Year.  Lady Antebellum won Album of The Year for Need You Now, Brad Paisley won top male vocalist of the year, and my absolute favorite people, The Band Perry won Top New Artist of the Year and Vocal Duo or Group.  All in all it was an amazing experience and I was honored to be there capturing such a great event in Country Music!

Apr 05 2011 by admin in Editorial, Events

WPPI Speaker

WPPI Speaker

WPPI is an amazing networking / learning seminar for photographers.  It’s every year, in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand, and I’ve attended for the past four.  Each year, their photography attendance increases by leaps and bounds, this year, I heard rumors that over 16,000 photographers attended!  That’s just incredible!

Each year I’ve made new friends that have made me want to be a better person and impacted my business in a dynamic way!  I’m so thankful for those people.  This year, my new best friends included (but not limited to : ) JP & Kris Ann Elario, Dale & (soon to be a Mrs :) Meredith Benfield, Lindsey Adler, all my new Minnesota photographer bffs, and the adorable Jamie Schultz, also, I spent a very fun evening at Studio 54 with the incredibly talented JB & DeEtte Salle :)

This year, just like the last few, was an experience I will never forget!  It also, was a mini-dream of mine to speak at WPPI and the exceptional print lab, I use, Millers Lab asked me to do just that!  I was incredibly nervous in front of all of my peers, but somehow managed to survive, not pass-out during my presentation and actually get good feedback from the audience!  To help my nerves a bit, I asked one of my best friends in the photography world, Josh Newton (http://joshnewton.com) to speak with me.  Josh is from the west coast of California, I’m on the east coast of Florida and we’ve combined forces on many projects in the past!  Most recently creating a wedding workshop for photographers, called Faux/Tographers (http://faux-tographers.com).

(A huge thank you to one of the most creative geniuses in photography I know, Montana Dennis, for shooting our presentation photos)

Overall, WPPI 2011 will be one of my favorite’s to-date, but I’m sure that’s only because 2012 hasn’t happened yet :)

Here’s a few photo-highlights from the 5 days in Las Vegas!  Enjoy :)

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Jan 19 2011 by admin in Editorial, Events, Silly Sara

Grand Ole Opry | Brad Paisley and Blake Shelton

Grand Ole Opry | Brad Paisley and Blake Shelton

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See photos of Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton, The Band Perry, Terri Clark, David Nail, Edens Edge and others all performing at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville!

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Jan 15 2011 by admin in Editorial, Events

Braydens First Birthday

Braydens First Birthday

Brayden is ONE! It seems like just yesterday I was shooting his mommy as one of my very favorite maternity sessions on the beach! Mama Katie, also a very close friend of mine, did a fantastic job putting this beach BBQ together and, in classic Katie fashion, had every detail covered. The BBQ was under a pavilion at Ocean Cay Park in Juno Beach, FL. Her crab theme was brought in to everything from the adorable centerpieces and matching banner to the delicious cake (made by Publix). Katie, with the help of a close friend, prepared the classic BBQ food herself……and, that pasta salad was a HIT! Visual Wave Design did an amazing job with the banner and the custom birthday hat was purchased on etsy.com. I have to say, this was the most fun I have had at a one year old’s party!

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Jun 06 2010 by admin2 in Events, Little People

Adriana has arrived!

Adriana has arrived!

My best friend, Laura and husband Adam proudly announce the birth of their baby girl, Adriana!  Born at Jupiter Medical Center 7 lbs. 7 oz, 19 3/4″…I’m already in love with this beautiful bundle.

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Dec 17 2009 by admin in Events, Families

Brazilian Court Baby Shower

Brazilian Court Baby Shower

Beautiful baby shower for Laura at The Brazilian Court on Palm Beach.  I was honored to photograph and host, along with Laura’s sister Jenny, this event for my best friend.  We hand-made old-fashioned sealed baby shower invitations.  We had a lovely Ladies Luncheon served at Cafe Boulud in The Brazilian Court that was simply amazing!  Camille Bowens helped coordinate and kept me sane, she’s awesome if you’re ever planning an event at The Brazilian Court — call her!  Our favors were old fashioned Tea Cups my mother-in-law, Kathy, found at an antique art festival;  they added such an adorable touch.  And the CAKE!  Oh my goodness, Chef Matthew completely, 100% outdid himself with such a fabulous masterpiece!

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Nov 08 2009 by admin in Events