WEDDING :: Dana and Rob

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Veiled Kiss by Chip Bunnell Photography

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“Mawwage….”  Or should we say “Wove…twuue wove…”  Either way, the Fair Dana was truly a princess bride!

I had the honor of photographing Dana and Rob’s special wedding day this past weekend.  What an amazing couple!  They are both strong, heartfelt and filled with the need to laugh.  This joy carries over to their two beautiful daughters, their most trusted Penny and the nearly 100 fun-loving guests that filled The Venue in Ft Lauderdale to celebrate their lives together.

In the many weddings I have attended, there were few that would come close to the level of true enjoyment all felt that special night.  From the seats to the decor to the wonderful words the Rabbi shared as he bound them in marriage, Dana and Rob honestly had the wedding they wanted.  Details like the intricate table decorations all the way up to the giant confetti cannon as they sealed their 1st marital kiss made the night truly theirs.

Confeti Kiss by Chip Bunnell Photography

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Dancing, dancing and more dancing ended the night.  Even their girls were in on the party action. One by one, their beloved family and friends shared their congratulations and well wishes.  When Donna Summers sang the Last Dance, Fair Dana and Stud Rob where the only two left on the floor.  What a perfect ending to their perfect night!

As I often say (and words I live my life by), “but wait…there’s more!”  Tune in for the next exciting episode to see what our dynamic couple did just hours later in the pre-dawn light….

Pre-Wedding Look by Chip Bunnell Photography

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Daughter Kiss by Chip Bunnell Photography

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Rob Down the Isle by Chip Bunnell Photography

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Beautiful Table Settings by Chip Bunnell Photography

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PORTRAIT :: Brittany at Sunrise

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Sunrise Portrait by Chip Bunnell PhotographyWhat do you call a young, determined, successful woman with a giving heart and joyful smile?  In addition to a thirst for adventure and travel, she is also excited about trying wholesome new experiences.  The world knows her as Brittany.  I am one of the lucky that is able to call her my friend.

On one particularly wonderful spring morning, she agreed to be my willing model for a sunrise beach photo session.  We arrived  just as the sky was a rich, deep blue, about 30 mins before the sun would meet the new day.  After a quick survey of the conditions and an overview of upcoming fun, we took our positions – me behind the camera and the lovely talent on the soft cool sandy beach.  The waves gently rolled in and out, adding to the feeling of the true paradise we were standing in.  As the sun slowly began its climb, Brittany found her “zone.”  Pose after pose, she showed grace, playfulness and even a little teasing look to taunt her would-be suiters.  I limited our session to only 1 hour which forced me to quickly make the images I knew she would enjoy.  It also allowed us to keep our growling stomachs in check as the smell of fresh bacon and pancakes wafted down the beach from a near by diner.

…and yes, the bacon and pancakes were amazing!  After all, you must have a treat to reward your hard work, right?

Photo Stuff:  Single frame, with off camera speedlite fill flash on the subject.  Processed in LR5

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