The category was decisive moment.

True photographic prints flushmounted in the album.  Lay-flat binding and small gutter ensure perfect viewing.

I’m pleased to announce that I was recently accepted into the International Society of Professional Wedding Photographers and am honored to receive this recognition from my professional peers.  There are currently only seven other ISPWP photographers located in the State of Florida.

The ISPWP judging panel evaluate the following empirical evidence:  three complete weddings, client references, and peer photographer references.  The candidate photographer must also meet a minimum experience requirement and have no complaints with the Better Business Bureau.

I’m glad to join the ISPWP family who are among the best wedding photographers worldwide and exhibit extraordinary talent and experience.  I’m also proud to be associated with an organization whose staff and leadership reflect the highest standards of personal and professional integrity.

I pledge to uphold these values of photographic excellence and personal character for the society and my clients.

After two weeks of rain we drove around all day with the Miata top down.  It was in the 50’s all day, but we were toasty with the heater on.

Shot as a JPEG file.  Canon 5D, 24mm 1.4L, ISO 500, f/14, exposure 1.00 second, white balance: tungsten.  Handheld.  Post: subtle saturation boost.

One of the worker’s kids was doing all he could to keep from being bored.

Second floor starts.

View from the future garage.

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.

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).

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 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.

Please enjoy their slideshow and the blog photos below.

This doggie didn’t quite know what to think of his first beach experience.

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.