Lesley & Jason's E-Session

I met up with Lesley and Jason a few weeks ago to discuss their engagement session. On the contact form on my website, Lesley said that she met Jason on an airplane. I was curious to know more and asked when we met in person. Last year Lesley and Jason both took a flight out to Vegas. They noticed each other on the flight out to Vegas, but didn’t engage in conversation. Coincidentally, they had the same flight back to Orlando! Seeing as is it a long flight, they started chatting and really hit it off. How cool is that to meet on an airplane?!

We got to talking about E-Session locations and they were interested in a place that had beautiful landscape and water. I was very excited when they decided on Leu Gardens! Harry P. Leu Gardens is located in Orlando and has over 50 acres of southern styled gardens.

I suggest to my clients to bring a few different outfits to their E-Session. Lesley started off in an adorable blue dress that matched Jason’s shirt. He also wore his cowboy boots and brought his hat! Jason is originally from Iowa and grew up on a farm, so he’s an authentic cowboy.

It was a very hot day and I suggested to Lesley and Jason an hour into the session to change their outfits. It was time for Lesley to bring out her boots!

I hope Lesley and Jason had as much fun as I did. Congratulations!













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Wedding of Patrick and Misa Egan

I had the privilege to photograph the wedding of Patrick and Misa Egan on December 19, 2010. The ceremony was held for close friends and family at The English Gardens located in Winter Park, Florida.

Patrick and Misa have a wonderful story on how they met. Patrick is a lover of Japanese culture and Epcot at Walt Disney World. Misa just started working at the Japan Pavilion in Epcot at Walt Disney World. One afternoon while Patrick and his sister were at Epcot, he met Misa. They really hit things off and exchanged numbers. He asked her out on their first date to Season's 52 and the rest was history!

The English Gardens was a wonderful setting for the ceremony. Not only is there a small garden area and gazebo for the ceremony, there is an English style house on the property. It provides the perfect place for the brides and bridesmaids to prep before the wedding. All bouquets and boutineers are made by the owner. She just did an amazing job.

Misa's parents flew in from Japan for their daughter's big day!



It was very important for Misa to incorporate her bear into the wedding. It was a gift the Patrick gave Misa on their first Valentine's Day! (How cute is that?) Misa's mother held it during the ceremony and I captured her holding it in the formal portraits.

I couldn't have asked for a better day, although overcast, the lighting was perfect, and everyone had a lot of fun. I captured some images of the guys being goofy as they were trying to hold up Misa. Misa's maid-of-honor, Brenna, did a wonderful job organizing everything. Misa was so surprised to see bubbles being blown and flowers being tossed as she and Patrick were on their way to Season's 52, where the reception was being held. Before they jumped in the car, I captured a great image of Patrick picking up Misa. They requested the pose and I think it turned out beautifully!



Season's 52 is also where Patrick and Misa had their first date, so it provided a great venue for the reception. Publix did an amazing job decorating the cake and the food was exceptional. Season's 52 has an alternating menu depending upon what is in season. Misa is a very crafty person and used her origami skills to make one of a kind accessories for the table.

Brenna gave a wonderful toast at dinner. Her words were very sweet and even made Misa tear up. Brenna does not have a sister and is so glad she finally has one now!

Patrick's favorite baseball team is the NY Yankees, so naturally it was the design on Misa's garter. I captured a great image of the guys going crazy trying to grab it once Patrick tossed it!

Besides the wedding cake, the guests savored on mini desserts in adorable miniature glasses.

It was a beautiful wedding and I wish nothing but the best for Patrick and Misa!