Wizarding Wednesday: The Three Broomsticks
// May 9th, 2012 // No Comments » // Photos, Theme Parks
We had the opportunity to visit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando’s Islands of Adventure recently. It was only my second time to visit, so it’s still very new to me. But I was again struck by the attention to detail that was lavished on the area and attractions–very impressive. On my first visit I didn’t venture into The Three Broomsticks, which is the primary restaurant in the area. It was pretty amazing, inside and out. I look forward to going back again!
Photo Friday: Beacons
// May 4th, 2012 // No Comments » // Photos, Travel
I’ve been neglecting the blog lately! A vacation is mostly to blame–we took our annual trip up to visit my wife’s family in Virginia. It’s always a fun trip, and I always have lots of good photographic opportunities, like the Cape Henry lighthouses in this photo. I think I’ve made it clear that I’m a history buff, right? So when there are a pair of structures and the one labeled “new” dates to 1881, that’s my kinda place! The older of these two lighthouses was built in 1792, and represents the first public works project of the then-brand-new United States government. George Washington himself took an interest in this tower. That’s just awesome to me. And the fact that you can go inside and climb to the top, even more awesome! It’s a great place to visit and makes we want to visit more lighthouses!
Photo Friday: Sisters At The Swing
// April 13th, 2012 // No Comments » // Family Lifestyle, Photos
The evening light down at our neighborhood’s lakefront common area is really quite good! The swing is a recent addition that my girls really enjoy. It’s always nice to see them playing together.
WDW Wednesday: Lighting the Way
// April 11th, 2012 // No Comments » // Photos, Theme Parks
Just a quick and obligatory castle shot today. I haven’t been to the Magic Kingdom for weeks–WEEKS, I tell ya!–so I’m eager to go back once the spring break crowds settle down a bit. I have yet to see the first part of the Fantasyland expansion that recently opened!
WDW Wednesday: What Is That Smell?
// April 4th, 2012 // No Comments » // Photos, Theme Parks
I’m at my day job today, as usual, and there is an odor in the halls today that causes me to make a face similar to this. Just thought I’d share. 
Cheryl’s Cuties, Take 3 – Winter Park Children’s Photography
// April 1st, 2012 // No Comments » // Family Lifestyle, Photos
I got together with Cheryl and her adorable kids for our third go-around–one of the things I absolutely love about my photography gig is repeat meetings with families so I can watch (and capture!) the kids as they grow. It all goes by so fast! We did a two-part session this time around, with a bit of time at Ward Park in Winter Park and then some more at Cheryl’s home the next day. Picking my favorite images wasn’t easy, that’s for sure!
Thanks again, Cheryl–see you for Stephen’s 1-year!
Photo Friday: Frocius
// March 30th, 2012 // No Comments » // Photos, Travel
I’ve been doing a bit of travelling lately, with stays in Nashville and Indianapolis–lots of photos to share from both places! But I’ll start here, with Frocius.
Cheekwood is a stunningly gorgeous place–it was an estate and mansion built by the family who made their fortune with Maxwell House coffee, and today the house is an art museum (and a work of art in its own right), and the grounds are a botanical garden. On those grounds one will come across a small pet cemetery, with gravestones for mostly dogs, like Sambo and Daniel the Spaniel. Behind the cemetery is a boxwood hedge, and behind that hedge there is a single headstone: Frocius’ headstone. My wife and I visited Cheekwood a few times while we lived in Nashville, and each time we made it a point to visit Frocius, because since our first visit he always piqued our fascination. The name itself is simply brilliant, of course, but then there’s the fact that poor Frocius is tucked away behind the hedge, separate from the rest of the pet cemetery–hidden, for all practical purposes. You almost have to know he’s there and go looking for him. That always made us wonder what Frocius was like during his short life to earn such treatment. On this recent visit I asked the fine folks at Cheekwood if they knew anything about Frocius, and that seems to be a part of the family history that wasn’t passed along, so it remains a mystery. I think it might be better that way, you know?
WDW Wednesday: Have A Seat
// March 28th, 2012 // No Comments » // Photos, Theme Parks
Spring is sprung and the Flower and Garden Festival is underway at EPCOT Center. I always really enjoy the park during this festival because it’s chock full of great stuff to look at (and photo opportunities, of course!). The flowers and gardens are wonderful, of course, and my girls love the special kids’ play areas, but the topiaries and other details are great to check out as well. This was a neat flowerpot person I don’t recall seeing in prior years, I just thought it was fun. I’m looking forward to going back again!
Tom & Melissa Get Married: Orlando Wedding
// March 24th, 2012 // No Comments » // Photos, Wedding
I had the honor and privilege to accompany Tom and Melissa on their wedding day, snapping merrily as we went along. It was a warm, beautiful spring day at the Omni Championsgate hotel, the outdoor ceremony was just gorgeous, and then we headed inside for a few hours of partying with dear family, good friends, and a great live band!
Melissa and Tom, it was wonderful to watch you come together as a family on this joyful day, and I was honored to be a part of it. All the best to you!
Jenn and Jason Tie the Knot – Maitland Art Center Wedding
// March 11th, 2012 // 2 Comments » // Photos, Wedding
It was a warm and lovely day for Jenn and Jason’s wedding at the Maitland Art Center last weekend. Such a gorgeous location, and Jenn and Jason go so well together, I knew my job would be pretty easy this day!
Thanks so much for making me a part of your day. You guys fit so well together, and it was a pleasure watching you show that to the world. I wish you all the best!
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