Here’s what the beach looked like on Halloween, staring across the foundation of a storm-wrecked condo.
Author Archives: Shaun Saxon
We’re building a two-story villa at Laguna Beach about two miles from Carillon Beach—and just minutes from beautiful Rosemary, Seaside, and Grayton. I look forward to swimming in the beautiful lap pool and running/biking on the beach at least every other day.
One of the worker’s kids was doing all he could to keep from being bored.
Second floor starts.
View from the future garage.
I was along for the ride as the girls shopped vintage clothes on our way to the Jazz Fest.
The friendly shopkeeper, Joan.
Jake and Elwood accosted by an anonymous street pirate.
Stroll down the short boardwalk of Oaks by the Bay Park, and you’re greeted by a view of St. Andrews Bay.
I took time off from business as a wedding photographer to attend the Destin Seafood Festival held this year at the Destin Harbor.
The drive from the west end of Panama City Beach was really quick with the relatively new four-lane blacktop and October traffic. It was only 20 minutes to Grayton Beach and another 20 to Destin.
Parking was an easy road-side drill, allowing a short walk to the festival. There was the usual arts and crafts and seafood; but for me, the major draw was Joan Jett and the Blackhearts. Joan played one very long set with songs ranging from the great Runaways tunes to her contemporary works, which are really good (you can listen to a few on her website).
I traveled to Gainesville, Florida, my birthplace and epicenter of the Gator Nation, to document Scott and Amanda’s wedding. I had a great time and enjoyed the opportunity to have fellowship with Amanda, Scott, and their guests. And I was honored to serve as their photographer and tell the story of their day.
Thanks to Ann Marie of Ladybird Salon; my good friend and talented fine artist, Jeff Dreisen, who agreed to assist and worked the lightstick with an expert eye and contributed his legendary wit and humor; Minister Bachmann for his hospitality; and UCGainesville staff persons like Ken working behind the scenes.
The photographs from the event are now online.
For viewing and ordering prints, please visit the GALLERY.
Then grab some popcorn or chocolate and enjoy viewing the WEDDING SLIDESHOW.
Below are a few frames from the event.
Cheers,
Shaun
I love to eat! And hearty Italian is one of my favorite. I had one of my best meals at Lupa in NYC, which is one of Mario Batali’s Italian restaurants.
I made some Lasagne the other day from a recipe in a Mario Batali cookbook. I even made the pasta dough myself, which was a first! I had fun doing it.
Finished product
Cut the asparagus in half for baking
The Balsamella sauce. Absolutely mouth-watering.
When not eating, I love to swim.
It was my privilege to create beach portraits for this beautiful family on Panama City Beach, Florida. I love meeting such great people and hope to see them again soon.
Please enjoy their slideshow and the blog photos below.
A magificient sunset backdrop combined with off-camera location lighting make for a classic beach portrait on Panama City Beach, Florida. And I’m a bit partial to the subject—my gorgeous wife.
A short walk on Panama City Beach near the city pier.
This doggie didn’t quite know what to think of his first beach experience.
Scott and Amanda are two very fun and interesting people — and an even more amazing couple. I really enjoyed doing their engagement session and worked hard to capture their shared chemistry and the beauty of the day.
Speaking of hard work, Amanda is a talented singer/songwriter who has recorded three albums and toured numerous times. I’m a big fan of her music. Check it out at Amanda Garrigues.com.
I offer them a hearty congratulations and can’t wait to photograph their wedding in August!
Also see the slideshow.
