engagement: chinonye + victor

9/18/10 – :)

Chinonye - Oh these are great! The shot with Bradley is wonderful.

engagement: susan + chris

4/10/10 – :)

engagement: nikita + frederick

Preview – :)

lifestyle: grace + (lenita + dale)

Time for former clients to start having them so “Let the Babies begin! ”  -   Dale and Lenita ( Wedding ) welcomed into this world, Grace on January 10th

lifestyle: green family

Cecka wanted some family shots for the New year and Valentines day.  Don’t worry this is not the shot chosen for the card, I just like it.  :)

personal – the perfect image – happy new year

Composition, lighting, command of the environment are all elements that go into the perfect image.  Yet for me, absolute perfection means the image becomes invisible and the moments and memories surrounding the event come into sharp focus for the observer’s mind.  Whereas I strive to make great images for everyone to enjoy, I seek to truly capture those moments for my client that are sometimes personal to one or two people. Sherri and her sister (Post) sharing a private moment right before the ceremony starts is one example I like to recall.  What was said I don’t know. What was felt, I can only imagine.  Was the lighting perfect: no. Still this image takes both ladies back to that one perfect moment in time.

This past weekend I had to opportunity to do that for myself.  Photography (and Physics) were the least of my concerns as Kenya and I headed to the very cold beach to enjoy a few days alone before a new year of work started.  I took my point and shoot digital just in case. While walking along the beach, the light was ok so I snapped a few images to play around.  Some women feel the pictures of them are NEVER good enough.  But these were not for her or a competition or a client; these images were simply for me.  I can choose to see her great beauty or I can choose to go back to that moment when the image was captured in my mind.  Either way I have a set of perfect images.

As we start the new year I encourage everyone that reads this post to take some “perfect Images” of those special to them. Capture those images that unlock those happy memories of happy times.  Everything does not need to be perfect, just perfect for you.

To my 2009 brides, thanks for allowing me the opportunity to capture those perfect images of you. Each and every one of you were so beautiful.  And I want my 2009 grooms to take pictures of them often throughout the year to let them know how special they are.  To current and potential 2010 Brides, I can’t wait to capture your perfect days.

Happy 2010 to everyone.

Lewis.

PS – Isn’t she lovely!!

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Maurice - Nice pics!!

Melissa Keahey - I love the pictures...and the post! Amazing job as always. And yes, she is lovely- goodie for you :)

Eulinda Smith - Lewis, just as your photography is so phenomenal so was this wonderful blog. I embraced everything you said and will apply it to my life most definitely. Thanks for sharing, and yes indeed your jewel looks amazing! God Bless... Eulinda

Teaster Baird, Jr. - Great pictures and nicely expressed sentiments. You've motivated me to work on capturing those perfect moments for myself this year.

wedding: justina + marcus

Saturday, Justina and Marcus ( engagement ) were married.   The couple were married in a wonderful ceremony at the Life Changers Church of God in Christ.  Then everyone headed back across town to enjoy family and friends at Golden Eagle Country Club.   Everyone had wonderful time as seen in the crazybooth images below.  For their honeymoon the happy couple are off on a cruise to the Bahamas. Please enjoy a few images from the day and the slideshow from the wedding.

Ceremony: Life Changers COGIC, Tallahassee, FL
Reception and Catering: Golden Eagle Golf and Country Club, Member of TAWP, Tallahassee, FL
Wedding Coordinator: Carolyn Cohen, Tallahassee, FL
Cake: Publix, Tallahassee, Fl
DJ and Videographer: Just 4 U VideoProduction, Tallahassee FL

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Eulinda Smith - Absolutely stunning! I love you guys and feel the vibrations of your love illuminating from the photos. Keep it ablazed! Great work Lewis (they were one of our referrals) smile... Eulinda

Leci - I absolutely LOVE you two. I've never felt so much LOVE between two people during their wedding, until I participated in yours, because now and days it's a show for some folks. But God has truly blessed you both and I pray that you grow old and gray together, :-D. Wishing you both many blessings and years of happiness.

crazybooth: justina + marcus

Introducing something new for 2010.  Clients will have to option to add the crazystudio to their coverage.  Justina and Marcus were the beta testers for the process.  From the pictures its looks like everyone had a wonderful time. A big thank-you to soon to be Dr. Damion Dunlap ( Damion Dunlap Photography ) who helped out during the reception.  Wedding guest may view the rest of the images from the booth here. (Justina + Marus Crazystudio)

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lifestyle: the chins 09′

Another year and time for a new set of Christmas portraits for Andrew, Sandi, and Brandon aka “the chin baby” ( 2008 Session). Hope you are on their christmas card list.

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wedding: marquita + freddie

Marquita and Freddie (engagement) were married thanksgiving weekend.  Marquita, was all smiles, all day long, as their was no shortage of beautiful grins.  Family, Friends enjoyed the wonderful ceremony and a great reception (without turkey).  For their honeymoon, Marquita and Freddie spent a few days in Destin and are off to Vegas in the spring.  Please enjoy a few images and the check back in a few for the  slideshow.

Ceremony: Miracle Temple Church of God in Christ, Mt. Plesant FL
Reception and Catering: Ramada Inn Conference Center, Tallahassee, FL
Cake: Cherry Rankin, Tallahassee FL
Flowers: Pam Coleman, Tallahassee FL
Wedding Planner: Novella Tise, Tallahassee FL
DJ: DJ T-Bone, Tallahassee FL

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Freddie & Marquita - Dr. Johnson these pictures are amazing...Thank you so much for capturing our special day

Tia - Lewis, you did it again! Freddie and Marquita's pictures look beautiful!