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The Sanger Wedding

Photographing weddings is one of the most exhilarating endeavors.  There are many details and lots of people running in every direction.  I had the pleasure of shooting a wedding for Thomas and Chinda - now the Sangers - and it was the most unique wedding I've encountered.  Their family and friends put the wedding together, grass roots, from invitations to the table decorations.  The groom's Mom, Ginger, made the wedding cake from scratch, while the groom's Dad, Rich, cooked the delicious buffet dinner for over 150 guests.

Watching so many people come together to make sure this day was memorable and special for Thomas and Chinda, was incredibly heartwarming and a reminder that it really is the simple things in life that are the most important.

Lauren - Actress and All Around Lovely Lady

What a blast we had shooting Lauren's headshots in Jupiter. She still sparkled even though her session was invaded by red ants, angry children and old men in Speedos.  She worked through all the distractions and we got these lovely results. 

Christmas 2010 Portrait Sessions

It was quite a busy Christmas for Joy Lynne Photography!!  So busy, in fact, that I didn't get a chance to make my Mom's famous snowball cookies.  I hope the holidays were good to each and every one of you.  We're looking forward to a wonderful 2011.

Holiday Samplings:


THE ALEXANDER FAMILY

We shot on the coldest day in December.  The high only reached 57 that day and we shot in the evening.  Our newborn baby girl, Ella, remained sound asleep and warm in her Momma's arms and little Blair was a trooper too.  We got all the photos finished in less than 10 minutes and the family was able to get back inside to central heating. Gotta love Florida!

THE FURMAN FAMILY

We all arrived at the beach that evening to find a heavy mist in the air and absolutely no beach left.  There was a storm over the Atlantic and the tide was all the way up to the boardwalk we were shooting on.  Miles, this little handsome (almost 2 year old), was a ham for the camera and a flirt with the ladies, as he handed out free kisses during the session.

THE VASSER FAMILY

This is the family I was shooting at Bethesda-by-the-Sea when I captured the "Mystery Engagement Couple" moment in the courtyard.  With a 2 year old toddler ready to explore every nook in the church and wanting to ride the nativity sheep, we definitely spent some time so we could capture a fantastic family Christmas photo.  I think the results were lovely.  They have 3 of the prettiest and most polite girls I know.  Photographing their family is always a pleasure.

THE ST. ANTOINE FAMILY

This was a fun session, to say the least! Olivia, the big sister, was definitely not camera shy and was certainly vying to be on America's Next Top Model.  Little sister, Ava, was a bundle of energy and both little ladies were every bit "Daddy's girl" as he entertained them with bubbles and a game of kick ball.  Mommy was on hand with lots of snacks and juice to keep the smiles on those beautiful faces.

Desperately seeking...

This past Friday, December 10th, I was at Bethesda by the Sea in Palm Beach, shooting Christmas photos with a family.  We took a quick break to regroup and, there in the courtyard, I witnessed a young man drop to one knee, holding the hand of a lovely, and very puzzled young woman.  I began documenting the moment and before I knew it I had captured all the pivotal moments - the introduction of the ring, her expression, the moment she said, "YES!!", and then the tender moments that followed with them just holding one another silently.  I didn't want to interrupt them, so I snapped away and stood quietly aside.  I rejoined the Christmas photoshoot, keeping one eye on the couple so I could approach them before they left the courtyard.  Sadly, I missed their departure and never got to tell them of the timeless photos I had for them.

I'm thankful for the far reaching branches of facebook to assist me in finding this couple.  I've talked to local news and radio affiliates and even posted on the Today Show's page hoping someone would recognize this couple.

My heart overflows when I think of giving them these photographic memories.  It's such a wonderful reminder why I love what I do.  This couple's world stood still for a moment, with one another, as he took her hand and asked her to be his wife.  Memories will fade over time, but they'll always have something to take them back to that place where there was no one else in the world...but him and her.