One Spicy Lady

I met Patricia Martins at a commercial job where I created architectural photographs for a client who was offering her property for rent. Initially Patricia was preparing the outside grounds for the shoot so that everything would be in place. Then about halfway through the job she changed out of jeans, gloves, and straw hat and became a stunning model that was part of the landscape. Below are images we created just for fun a few weeks after that job. The Latin blood of Patricia sizzle in these head shots of her. She's almost chameleon-like in these images.

Fresh from a seminar where I learned how to perfect the above technique, I thought this shot was a perfect example of what I'd learned. A great high-key fashion look.

Patricia's sultry mystic is both natural and visually entertaining. This image portrays her at her best.

Patricia also has a "goddess" look that is captivating.

Natalie Johns

For years Portrait Corner Studio has specialized in lots of wedding and adult portraiture, but we were so busy with these mainstream sessions that we totally neglected our children and infant clients. Plus I realized that it takes a LOT of work to keep kids in front of the camera in order to get great shots. (Call me lazy). Well, after attending several seminars featuring some of the best children photographers in the nation we are making a big effort to show our expertise in children photography. Suddenly, I get a kick out of photographing these little subjects because I never know what they’re going to do. These images of Natalie Johns prove my point. They make me marvel at her amazing personality at the age of 5 years and at the same time fall down laughing at her antics. She is so-o-o cute!

It didn't take much to get Natalie inspired.

Here's what you get when you ask a child to sit on the bench.

The perfect little lady.

Hide and go seek Natalie's style

Every time I see this image I crack up laughing. Only Natalie could do this.

Then she turns into a little princess.

1st Place Wedding Album

You’ve seen images of Kerry-Ann’s wedding on a previous blog dated February 8, 2008. Well, there’s another story behind her photographs. As a member of the Professional Photographers Guild of Florida (ppgf.com), three times a year I compete against other professional photographers in South Florida. We are allowed four entries in various categories with the hopes of scoring a minimum of 80 points, which gives the entrant a Merit Award. At the end of the year these merits count towards the “Top Ten Photographers” awards.

I’m proud to say that two out of four of my entries merited and Kerry-Ann’s wedding album scored “First Place” in the Storybook category. Congratulations Kerry-Ann & Felton for allowing me to create your wedding images and for the recognition that the professional photography industry has bestowed upon the quality of your wedding portraits. Your images are some of my most impressive. Enjoy your album and the First Place ribbon that I’m giving to you as a keepsake.

Kerry-Ann displaying one of my favorite images in her album.

Hopefully in August during State Competition Kerry-Ann's album will garnish another merit.



A look at Kerry-Ann's album layout

Kerry-Ann and Felton

I don’t think most brides realize how much of an effect they can have on their wedding photographer. So, as I share Kerry-Ann and Felton’s wedding pictures I want her to know that I had a wonderful time documenting your special day. I appreciate you giving me your best. From the moment I started capturing portraits of her at the hotel, she was stunning in her dress and freely participated in my antics throughout the day. My hat is off to Felton, too. He let me capture a side of his personality that I don’t think most people get to see. Congratulations! You’re the best.