South Florida Wedding Photographer - Last minute Spring Wedding

Where? Groom's grandparents house - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
When? April 17th, 2010
Weather? Just right :)
Who stole the show? grandpa!

So glad Jill and Mike contacted me (via their sister in law, who knows me thru my associated photog Katherine, yeah! small word LOL) at the last minute to capture their big day.
It was an intimate wedding... and I loved it that way.
PS: my husband Jeff was in charge of closeups and... he rocked it, once again!!!

South Florida Wedding Photographer - I thought our engagement photos were unforgettable but...

March 13 at 9:21am - Rosie emailed to D:
My job is done.
I will put all the images in a CD and mail it Monday morning.
I'm putting together a lil' slideshow and send it to u when is ready as well.
Talk to u soon,
R :)


Create your own video slideshow at animoto.com.

March 14 at 6:31pm - D emailed back to Rosie: A lil' slideshow are you kidding me. That was incredible!! I mean it Rosie you really outdid yourself this time. I thought our engagement photos were unforgettable but the wedding photos words cannot even describe! Thank you so very much!
Thanks again,
D & D

Fort Lauderdale Wedding Photographer - Love is in the air

I met D (the bride) through a client who ended up being a really good friend of mine.
We clicked since day one and after doing the engagement pictures with her and the other D (groom) I knew their wedding would be the cherry on top :)

"Rosie no one could capture our love or personalities in a picture like you! We couldn't have even imagined our day without you there to capture each moment! You are the best and it shows in every picture!!!!" - DSD from Plantation, FL

Date: March 6th, 2010
Ceremony: St Jerome Catholic Church, Fort Lauderdale Florida
Reception: private residence, Hallandale Beach
Cake: Cari's Cakes - cariscakes1@yahoo.com - 954.802.5712

It can't get better than this...

A couple of years ago I got one of the 1st generation "infamous" iPhones and after returning it twice for different issues I decided to go back to my old-fashioned trusty cell phone; no internet, no emails, not good for my line of work.
2010 started on the right foot and getting a new iPhone 3G was top priority on my "must-have devices" list.
"Making myself available 24/7 and being just a click away are key elements to my daily business workflow. Instant response to my clients is setting me apart from my competitors... and then some."
Well... that's what I thought 'til I came across “My Wedding Concierge” iPhone App.
Today, this new collaboration tool is changing the way I expose my products and services - taking it to another level.
Now, I'm going places... hope you join the ride soon.
Rosie :)

http://www.my-wedding-concierge.com

"The “My Wedding Concierge“ iPhone App allows brides to research wedding vendors on the go. My Wedding Concierge is the only iPhone App that focuses solely on wedding vendors. Focused on this vendorcentric view, the iPhone App forgoes traditional wedding planning tools such as seating charts and to-do lists.
As a result, My Wedding Concierge can confidently say that all 60,000+ page views last month were of brides using our app to search for wedding vendors in their local areas.
My Wedding Concierge offers one touch email, phone, and visit to the vendor’s website. Wedding vendors can upload up to 30 pictures of weddings for the bride to peruse. 
Brides can rate their favorite photographs and store them away in her favorites folder. 
Brides no longer have to carry around a huge wedding folder with pages ripped out of a magazine. Brides can click on the “Request Info” button and their email is immediately captured and sent to the wedding vendor for follow up.
My Wedding Concierge aims to be the ultimate wedding search engine. Brides will be able to use our site to search for relevant information from wedding vendors, hand selected wedding blogs, images, and news articles. All wedding blogs indexed on our site have been selected for content and brides can search through all wedding blogs in one place instead of visiting each site individually. "

Engagement photography in South Florida - another "HEAT" e-session

Beautiful couple, stunning location...
Date: 2/21/10
Place: Hollywood Beach, Florida

Wedding day? June, 2010
Where? Paris, France

And for those who are wondering about "HEAT"... if you follow our local NBA basketball team you know what I'm talking about :)
Enjoy, R

Nicholas and Gisselle Engagement Session - Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Gisselle represents the perfect combination between up-to-date trends and old-fashioned ways.
Nicholas is the typical American boy. Making it happens.
The location of their choice: Las Olas Riverhouse.
Modern, dramatic, featuring my favorite color: purple.
Seriously, there was no way to go wrong here. Beautiful people, stunning location. I couldn't ask for more :)
Next? Their Wedding Day, Yay!!! April 2nd, 2010 - Boca Raton, FL
I'll be there.
Enjoy,
Rosie

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Touching up - quick question

G: "I would like to know if your wedding packages include touching up the pictures? The reason that I am asking is because I have scars on my face and I am VERY picky about the way I look in photos. Sometimes the scars don't show up at all and other times they do, I think it just depends on the lighting. Please let me know."

Rosie: "Of course I do. All my final images required light or moderate editing, that includes covering skin imperfections..."

I try to don't over-do-it. Here it is the perfect example... Ahhhhh, perfect skin :)

Networking in South Florida - Meeting Carmen

I'm welcoming 2010 with many New Year's Resolutions. Networking outside the FB (Facebook) box is one of them.
I have to confess I'm an online rat and even though that's a good thing I realize it's not always good enough :)
I had the opportunity to meet with Carmen Mesa from C & C Flowers and Events last night and... what a lady!!!
She has over 25 years of solid experience in the wedding industry and going strong in many other related fields.
Most important, she's an open book and she's the kind of vendors I want to work with.
Networking is about creating relationships and I surely want to develop my personal and professional ones with her.

Carmen Mesa, ABC

Accredited Bridal Consultant

ABC South Florida Co-Director

C & C Designs Flowers and Events, Inc.

(954) 649-7441

www.ccflowersandevents.com

 

Proud Member of:
Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC)
National Association of Wedding Professionals (NAWP)
International Special Events Society (ISES)

National Association of Catering Executives (NACE)
Certified Sandals/Beaches Specialist - Let us help you plan your "Luxury Included" Honeymoon

Brides Against Breast Cancer Charity Gown Sale benifitting Making Memories Foundation -

Fundraising/Vendor Relations Chairperson

2010 Sales Dates - June 11-13 and August 27-29.

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Location, location, location

Scouted locations from West Broward :)
Perfect for your upcoming engagement, wedding, trash the dress and after wedding day sessions...
Enjoy!

Wedding photography - 1st consultation's details

I have to confess... took me a while to find my very personal approach to wedding photography consultation, til' I realized showing who I am and exposing the passion I have for this art were the  tools I really needed to create a relationship with my potential clients.

The most important reason behind meeting with my brides and grooms in person is to see IF we click, because... at the end of the day it's going to be a matter of trusting me with, com'on... your wedding memories!

I have the LUXURY to work on my own terms; I make the rules and I break them all when I have to :) that's fun LOL

I started offering packages just to make it easier on couples but nothing have been written on stone.
You want more options? CD, prints, albums, canvas, you name it and I'll make it happens without the pressure of 'gotta pick a package'.

I learned that in life... after all the pitches, all the negotiations and all the necessary signed contracts, my word is the one you can count on. Why? Cause' I care.
Let's meet...
Rosie :)

Things that make my day...

I love when my clients "get me" :)

"D and I discussed it and we would love to hire you for the engagement photos and the wedding as well. He looked at your sites with me and I told him how much I enjoyed talking to you and how great you are..." - D from South Florida

"Hi Rosie! The photos arrived and are PERFECT!!! Thank you :) you are the best! We are now in Buffalo... Hope all is GREAT with you... and BTW... you have inspired me to get back to exercising! Now that I have help w/ the kids I have NO excuse not to get back in shape. I may be thin but I'm so out of shape it's ridiculous LOL.

Talk to you soon," - Karen R from NY

"Hi Rosie, I want you to be my photographer for my wedding. The wedding date will be ... I thought I would email you before you get all booked for me. Only cause I know you are working it!!! LOL" - G from South Florida

Ivory is the new black :)

What am I up to this week?

Well... I'm always up to something :) and it's not joke. I can't shut it down...
Marketing and networking is the game of the week!
Besides creating & ordering promo material I've been networking with different event vendors and planners... like in every industry teaming up is the 'key' to succeed :)
We are only human, my day and yours has the same 24 hours so... @ some point we need someone ELSE to rely on... just being brutally honest here.
THANK YOU to all my real & virtual friends who stick w/me along the way to my personal and professional happiness... I mean it.
Am I getting emotional here??? LOL
Anyway, working on my hubby's website http://chizeled.net and putting together a coffee table book for a client as I type.
I'm ready to shoot a private event on Saturday night, meet with a bride on Saturday and another one on Sunday, lawyers' head shots on Monday :)
Ta-ta for now, R

What am I up to?

This week started with the complexion of a sample album for a luxury yacht co.
I will be creating a coffee table type of book for every trip, how's that? Neat!
Also, I'm putting together their website, taking care of the SEO, etc, etc.

From the post-production side of my venture I have a new wedding photography project coming up.
A client of mine who has a few sessions under her belt (maternity, newborn/group) just contacted me to do a family portrait session during this weekend to update their current portraits.

Rosie :)

New Let Me Grow Studio is up & running...

Enjoy!
Rosie :)

From Florida, with love...

What's new this week?
I've got my photography post-production website promo up and running:

I finally finished Ashley A wedding project and... I'm more than happy with the results.
It looks like she's happy too :)
"OMG I LOVE it!! Just in time for our anniversary on Sunday. Thank you for allowing us to relive the memory of our day in a whole new way!" - Ashley A from Florida, USA

Also, I'm done with MBP wedding assignments. Glad she loves them as much as I do.
"I've got on Saturday the CD with Miranda's pics they look very pretty. I love how you pop the colors in those and how you sharp them also. Very happy with the results!! Thank you very much for your help. I am looking forward to continuously working with you!!!" - MBP from Florida, USA

NEW site for my photography post-production services

http://www.photographypostproduction.com

Post-production Referral Program
Get $25.00 credit (to be used on your next wedding post-production job) when you refer fellow photographers to use my wedding post-production services.
Your referral reward will be credited right after your friend's wedding post-production package is paid in full.

What's new this week?

Just when I thought I had a smooth week coming up... I've got tons of work to take care of! Yay!!!

Three weddings post-production for MBP from Florida, USA.

One bride-on-a-budget project for Ashley A from Florida, USA.

Product Photography & templates for Melon Tree Baby.

More product photography: waiting for over 30 jewelry pieces from Jewelry Making Professor.

Harper-Corniel family session.

Veronica Q's Boudoir photography session.

Ta-ta for now,
Rosie :)

Show must go on...

Even when you are feeling sick :(
I've got a cold over the weekend and (thx God) it started taking over me right after I finished with my Saturday's brides appointments.

Last Sunday's Boudoir session has been re-scheduled for new weekend... I can't wait!

What's new this week?
- Product photography: I'm getting new designs from MelonTreeBaby.com
- Post-production services: ready to start editing a wedding from MBP, Florida USA

Ta-ta for now,
Rosie :)