April & Josh - Maternity

You guys should all recognize April & Josh from my favorite photo on our website:
April and I went to high school together back in Tennessee, and Nathan and I shot her & Josh's wedding last February. Their wedding really did change my life - Not only was it beautiful and our first destination wedding, but it was also our first (and so far only) elopement.

I used to think that was such a horrible word- Elope. I only associated it with this couple I met on a plane to Disney once when I was little; There was a bride, dress and all, and her groom... They had enough with the family drama and hopped a plane to Florida to elope, leaving their families and friends at the altar to go say their vows on the beach!

Then there was April & Josh's wedding. It was planned out, and they got married in their favorite place. It was the smallest, purest, most intimate wedding I'd ever been a part of, and it's the only wedding other than my own that I've really, honestly cried! Eloping didn't seem so dirty and taboo anymore.. It was just.. Them. No more, no less. Needless to say, that wedding changed my life.. Nathan and I eloped last Christmas Eve. :)

As we all know, first comes love, then comes marriage, then comes... bigger clothes! (You'll have to wait til June for some baby photos!) April and Josh are expecting a baby boy. This kid is going to be the most ridiculous good looking child... Ever. When I think about what Hux will look like- Wait. Yes, their little boys' nickname will be Hux. And yes, I'm already just a little obsessed with him. When I think about what he'll look like, I just have this mental image of Brad Pitt's face on a baby's body. I'll let you know how that goes. ;)

As uncomfortable as I used to be with the eloping matter... That was NOTHING compared to how I am with the whole pregnancy & newborn thing. I want babies so badly... I love looking at babies, and I LOVE all the stuff they come with (Stollers, tiny clothes, and toys, oh my!), but I freak out whenever someone tries to hand me a baby. Like, I'm always afraid I'll break them, and just assume as soon as I pick up a baby, they'll hate me. I just can't take that immediate rejection.

I'm also so weirded out that women get babies growing IN them. It feels so sci-fi to me. This might be due to the fact that I've never had a pregnant friend. Seeing April was wonderful- She was just glowing, and Josh was so attentive to her needs. It was still weird when I'd be next to April and realize, you know.. There's a little boy in there, but for the first time, I don't know.. It was so cool! :)

Alright.. enough talking, here are my favorites. :)

I'm so happy Nathan climbs trees... We never could have gotten these!







Letting the baby take a whif...

Still gorgeous!


We were in this field of yellow flowers with the most beautiful pregnant girl ever; I felt like we were shooting Reese Witherspoon for the cover of People or something. ;)



April is fabulous, and jumped in a fountain for some shots. I'm so happy she did!!


Of course, I can't make this post without showing the future big brother, Hemi!

April & Josh - Thank you for everything. We can't wait to meet Hux!!!

Lauren & Rob - Wedding

Have you gone to B3 yet? Lauren has! Don't forget, the contest ends April 14th!

Ever since Lauren & Rob got soaked in a fountain for their engagement session, I've really been looking forward to their wedding! They were married in the Winter Park Presbytarian Church and celebrated afterwards at the Winter Park Racquet Club.

Buttons down the back of wedding gowns make me melt! :)

Lauren was the epitome of class from head to toe!



As they were walking down the aisle after "I do," they stopped for a kiss...


I think this one's my favorite:




Some of my favorite serious faces!

I love this one of Lauren & Rob praying before dinner.



Sparkler exit! Our favorite!!

Lauren's wedding gift to Rob was a surprise - He thought they were leaving the wedding in the limo, but she surprised him with an exit in a Rolls Royce!

The end! Lauren & Rob, we wish you the very best, and are so happy to have you in our Root Photography family! Thank you for the honor! :)

March Contest - B3 Cafe!

Ever since Root Photography was born, Nathan and I have been blessed with such an incredible word-of-mouth support system. Our rockstar clients have really carried us the past couple years, and we're always happy to spread the love!

That being said, some of you may recognize Jennifer and Darrell from our website. We get so excited when past brides email us and let us know how they're doing, and Jenn emailed last December with the very exciting news that she and Darrell were opening up a cafe! Their place is called Bikes, Beans, & Bordeaux, informally known as "B3", and the theme is based around their love of biking! The food on their menu is bike-themed (Anyone for a 'Lance-wich'?), and while you eat, they have a big-screen tv playing races for you to enjoy. That's one of my favorite things to do, you know... Stuff my face with delicious food while watching people exercise! ;)

On to the photos! Here's Jenn & Darrell obviously doing something very important, but still in love!

We were able to sneak in before they opened for some 'before' shots...

Where we saw it go from this...

To this! :)

Just some quick food shots..

Nate loved his sandwich, as I did I! I think I got the PB&J off the "Training Wheels" menu, which was excellent, as well! :)


Oh yeah! When you go to B3, take special notice of the walls... We're their featured artists! Er, really Nate is, as only one of the photos is mine! Here's Nate looking scary in front of two of his stunning photographs..


As their name would imply, they also serve coffee products and wine. Since I'm not a grown-up yet, I don't drink either of those. Here's a shot of me and my giant forehead enjoying a delicious cup of hot chocolate instead! :)

We brought our friends Lorie & Jon along. Aren't they pretty to look at?

And now for the contest! We really want to help out Jennifer and Darrell in their first couple months of business, so if you're reading this go visit! Here are their hours and location. The B3 Cafe is so close to Leu Gardens, so go make an afternoon of it! :)

To all of our clients (even if you haven't booked us yet!), we'll be giving out a $6 print voucher to anyone who visits B3 in the next two weeks! The contest ends April 14, 2008.

All you have to do is take a picture of yourself there and email it to us; whether it's by one of our photos, eating your yummy food, or even with Jennifer or Darrell! Just make sure you take a photo to prove it. Whoever takes our favorite photo wins a little something extra, so have fun! ;)

Oh, and make sure you tell Jennifer & Darrell that Nathan & Jensey say hello!

Kari & Wes - Engagement

Last weekend, Nathan and I got the chance to spend some time in New Orleans to meet Kari & Wes! Kari had contacted us to shoot her wedding almost a year ago, but we were booked. We were so happy when they still decided to have us come out for an engagement and bridal session!

We just love New Orleans, and are hoping to make a yearly trip there. (I'll be recapping our mini vacation soon!) Since I can't post her killer bridal session until after her wedding, here are some engagement shots to hold you over...

This picture just makes me think of Billy Joel's "Scenes from an Italian Restaurant." Well, really just the first part of the song, I guess. :)
Orlando, how I wish you had walls like these!!!
We stepped into Pat O's for a few shots at the bar, but I love the juicy natural light from the window!