A South Florida, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Wedding, Event & Portrait Photographer

Hi Def DVD slideshows are now options for couples as well as the photographic albums!

2011-11-28T22:15:00.001-05:00

Sonal & Niket~Wedding Day Ceremony

2011-11-28T16:55:00.001-05:00

Here are the second days installment of Sonals and Nikets awesome wedding images!
The breathtaking décor was by the ultra talented Jilna and her team from SuhaagGarden

Sonal & Niket - Garba

2011-11-15T14:58:00.003-05:00

Sonal and Niket celebrated with a traditional Garba the evening before their wedding in Ocala, Florida.
It was an exciting experience to be with Sonal and Niket, with their hospitality, they ensured the whole event was a pleasure to photograph, the colors, the details, the décor, the outfits ... a visual feast for the (photographers) eye!
Special praise to Jilna and her talented team of Suhaag Garden for her amazing décor.
Stay tuned for the wedding ceremony photos!

A South Florida, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Wedding, Event & Portrait Photographer: A Miami engagement shoot!

2011-09-25T01:42:00.000-04:00

A South Florida, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Wedding, Event & Portrait Photographer: A Miami engagement shoot!

A Miami engagement shoot!

2011-09-25T01:36:00.001-04:00

Nitun and Anjeli returned to the location where he originally proposed to Anjeli, a beautiful, tranquil area ..... perfect to capture a few natural shots enjoying each others company!

Suhaag Garden Décor at the Newport, Miami Beach

2011-06-24T13:29:00.000-04:00

Whenever Jilna (Suhaag Garden) calls me to photograph one of her event décor creations, and especially as a photographer, it's always visual feast for your eyes!
Suhaag Garden always manages to spectacularly transform any given space into an exotic wonderland befitting of the most exquisite of events.
Photographing such set ups is never an easy task either! For instance,

the wide angle room shot was a combination of 8 different images .... thank heaven for Photoshop!

Andrea and Will -The Westin Colonnade, Coral Gables

2011-06-23T16:22:00.001-04:00

The wedding reception of Andrea and Will took place at The Westin Colonnades in Coral Gables.
A splendid choice! ... such a beautiful location, and a great location for producing great photographs too!

As a wedding photographer in South Florida, being given the privilege to document such events becomes a matter of pride and later fulfilment as a photographer, when I see how the images turned out!
Andrea and Will, along with all the family and friends couldn't have been more hospitable, ensuring an enjoyable day!

Google Me!

2011-06-20T01:11:00.000-04:00

Swimsuits and more!

2011-06-16T12:25:00.001-04:00

Besides weddings, corporate events, and family portraits, it's always a refreshing change to be commissioned to photograph a swimsuit line for ASI at the Turnberry Resort in Miami.
As usual the Florida weather was hot! hot! hot!, and the professional models were, well ... very professional! The make up artist Kristin Brown
did an exemplary job ... as usual.
Roll on next swimsuit shoot ... my Speedos are packed!

A key West Wedding

2011-02-24T10:04:00.001-05:00

Kevin and Melissa (and their family and friends)! were a photographers dream to work with.
Friendly, fun, relaxed, and stress free! Well, I guess being in Key West encourages this disposition.
Having travelled down from Pennsylvania for this destination wedding, the weather couldn't have been more perfect.
Congrats to Katie Lemos-Brown of LovewellDesign.com for putting it all together and crafting all the whimsical details.

A destination Wedding in Key West!

2011-02-14T23:27:00.000-05:00

The other week I had the pleasure of photographing the Wedding Day of Melissa and Kevin, a couple that is every photographers dream! .... relaxed, easy going, and fun to be around.
Anyway, hope the slideshow speaks for itself, I'll be posting some high resolution images later to compliment this selection.

Cheers,

Andy

A different perspective .... benches!

2011-01-03T15:40:00.001-05:00

Culled from my hard drives (during a Spring clean)!, I seem to have amassed a curious collection of images over a 15 year period, that feature benches!
Anyway, I thought I'd share .. enjoy!

New Year!!

2011-01-02T10:09:00.000-05:00

Wishing everyone a Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous New Year for 2011!!
More updates to follow!

Warmest Regards to all,

Andy

The Beauty of Photoshop!

2010-11-21T09:14:00.001-05:00

I was recently commissioned to photograph a group of delegates at The Turnberry Resort in Miami during a Corporate event being held there.
By the time it came to photograph the group, the sun had disappeared, and the waterfall in the background had become dreary looking and lacklustre.
Fortunately, and with premeditated hindsight!, I had taken a photo when setting up an hour earlier when the sun was shining, and with the help of Photoshop, seamlessly dropped it in, and made it a bit bigger too! ..... who can tell?

Matt and Upohar

2010-10-28T20:42:00.001-04:00

Matt & Upohar were married at the Palm Beach Convention Center several weeks ago.
Firstly my admiration goes out to Jilna Patel and her team at Suhaag Garden
for the fabulous décor, which accommodated close to 600 guests. Jilna never fails to pull off the impossible!
Anyway, as for the photographers, the somewhat daunting task of covering this event was made so much more enjoyable, courtesy of the bride and groom. The proceedings of the day flowed without a hitch, and smiles were rampant all around!, and as for the resulting photographs ... need I say more, check them out.
Thank you Matt and Upohar!

An Aqualina Resort & Spa wedding

2010-10-13T08:44:00.001-04:00

The Aqualina Resort and Spa with it's superb location and awesome views, is a great venue for photographing weddings, especially with the accommodating assistance of capable staff, in particular Susan Wesselhoft, Director of Catering, that oversaw the smooth running of the days events.
Carlos and Diana, were a pleasure to work with, allowing for plenty of informal and natural photos, which I hope captures the true essence of the day .... one filled with joy and love!

Student Days

2010-09-24T11:47:00.000-04:00

I recently dug up some old photos taken a while back during my student days in Leeds, England.
The whole process of setting the correct exposure with a separate light meter, processing the film, and printing the negatives, seems like another world compared to todays instant digital cameras!

Anyway, I decided to submit the images to the Yorkshire Evening Post, since perhaps some distant relative might recognize the woman in the photo. I was very grateful that they did indeed publish the images along with some editorial on my photography exploits of yesteryear. Alas, no one contacted me regarding the images, though I'm sure it made interesting reading for the folks in Yorkshire!

Yorkshire Evening Post Article

An Inspiring Story!

2010-09-14T01:39:00.002-04:00

As well as photographing weddings and events, I always welcome editorial portrait assignments.
In this instance it was for the National Jurist, a magazine for law students.

To photograph Desmond was a pleasure ... easy going, a great smile, and well on his way to making his dreams become a reality!
After reading the article about his background, it certainly puts your own personal problems into perspective!

A lesson for us all in self determination and discipline ... a real winner!

http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/05/01/1608352/miami-dade-student-climbs-from.html

A Scottish Wedding

2010-07-26T17:18:00.001-04:00

An Engagement Photo Shoot at Morikami Gardens, FL.

2010-07-26T17:02:00.001-04:00

Event Décor Photos

2010-01-13T11:32:00.000-05:00

It is always an honor and a privilege when truly talented professionals such as Jilna Patel Jasani and Bharti Patel of Suhaag Garden, Inc. request photographs to be taken of their amazing, yet elegant décor, created for their wedding or special event clients.
As you can see from the resulting photographs, the vibrant colors and detailed design elements are simply magnificent, which makes the whole process of taking these photos even more enjoyable!

The wedding of Jessie and Eldin in Wellington, Florida.

2009-10-25T22:53:00.000-04:00

Katherine & Mikes Wedding

2009-09-04T14:40:00.000-04:00

This was a particularly special wedding for me, since most of the attendees were personal friends, and knowing first hand the love between the parents and their daughter, it was definitely a challenge (and priority) to capture that feeling in my photographs.

Despite the inclement weather, it failed to dampen the spirits and emotions of all that attended.
The gracious hosts, Tom and Lee, did a fabulous job of catering for this wedding, allowing katherine and Mike into their magnificent home for the wedding.

Overlooking the Hillsboro inlet, and opposite the famous Lighthouse in Pompano, Florida, it provided a perfect setting for this occasion.

During the speeches, the brides father, Doug, performed the theme tune you hear in this video.
An emotional moment for all that were present, including, I must admit, the photographer too!

Enjoy!

Update!

2009-08-12T20:43:00.000-04:00

I do apologize for the noticeably lack of current news and photos.
Anyway, no excuses ... on with the show.
I recently had the honor and pleasure of photographing the wedding of Roxanne and Gavin at the Coconut Cove Resort and Marina in Islamorada, Florida Keys, (www.coconutcove.net)
Roxanne and Gavin had flown in from California and I had driven down from Fort Lauderdale, so it was a Destination wedding for all of us!
Since all the guests were staying at the Resort it really was an intimate affair and a very relaxed atmosphere in true Florida Keys style.
The Resort, which I highly recommend, took care of all the details with style and efficiency, including a surprise firework display just for the newlyweds!

2009-01-03T09:47:00.001-05:00

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Lights, Camera, Action!

2008-12-22T10:47:00.000-05:00

No ... I didn't shoot David Beckham! (photo courtesy of Getty Images). The MLS soccer (football to us Brits)! season came to a close recently, and will not resume for a few months. Rather than relax in LA and spend some of his millions earned this year, he decided he wanted to continue working and training in order to maintain his fitness levels. So ... off he went to Italy to join AC Milan, where he'll continue to train rigorously, even if he doesn't get a game. Kudos to Becks for such a great work ethic!
What's all that got to do with me and photography? .. you may well ask.
Well, if I'm not shooting myself, and have an open schedule, I'm more than happy to assist other photographers. But not just any photographers, I hasten to add. I want to come away from the shoot feeling enriched from the experience, that I have at least learnt one new tip, trick, or technique! Just like Beckham, one of the top players in the world, was quoted as saying, that he feels honoured for the experience to play and train alongside such great talent at AC Milan.
So, in a similar vein, as was last week, I had the opportunity to assist Eileen Escarda, on an advertising shoot for 5 days in Pensacola, Florida. Eileen shoots lifestyle for advertising, commercial and corporate clients worldwide, and is truly a talented artist of her genre!
Check out her work at EscardaPhoto.

A South Beach Corporate Event

2008-12-22T00:20:00.000-05:00

I must confess, I love shooting corporate events! It helps too if the setting is on Star Island overlooking the bay with downtown Miami glittering in the distance.
The VIP clients were flown in from Europe, and I'm sure even they were impressed with the sumptuous, yet exquisite attention to detail found in all the décor at each venue.
The company responsible for the success of the event planning was provided by Andrea Sherman Events.
It certainly made photographing the event a joy!

Annie Leibovitz

2008-12-21T23:07:00.000-05:00

I recently had the honor of attending an evening with Annie Leibovitz. A true living legend in photography. She was at the Biltmore Hotel to promote her new book 'Annie Leibovitz at Work'.
An inspiration to all photographers that aspire to produce work of her calibre.

2008-12-21T22:48:00.000-05:00

I had some friends visit from England recently. Alan and his older sister, Christine, are both from Cambridge, like myself. They loved Florida, especially the weather!, so what better memento could I give them, than a portrait together. Since Christine had a passing resemblance to our very own Monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, I had her sit in pseudo regal pose, with Alan dutifully standing behind her.
I used my portable lights to counteract the harsh sunlight, yet retaining the sunlight striking the palm trees and white building behind ... very South Florida.
Christine and Alan were delighted with the results, and so was I!

2008-11-01T12:41:00.000-04:00

What may seem to be a day when inclement weather dampens your spirit and suppress creativity .... think again. I love this photo!

This wedding I photographed in Coconut Grove for Frank Panaro of http://FrankPanaroPhotography.com