CHRISTMAS SPIRIT

Do you feel Christmas Spirit? I do. It looks like coincidence but it’s not. Last week I went to Cadillac dealership to pick up paint for touch ups for my car and met my accountant lady there. Right after that I went to Dadeland mall and ran into a client I wanted to contact. This early morning I went to the store to do some last minute shopping and someone called my name. When I turned around I was a client of mine whose wedding I did 3 years ago. It looks like everywhere I go I see people I know. It is a little strange but I guess it is Christmas Spirit. There is no accidents in our lives.

But the BIGGEST news, that made my Christmas really happy, is a small publication about me and Mia and our book “Your Picture Perfect Wedding” in a largest and most popular Latin magazine VANDADES (January 2008 issue). A client of mine sent me a note that there is a mentioning about my book in this magazine. I ran out to Publix and bought the magazine. On the top of page 19 (next to photo of Leonardo DiCaprio). WOW!!! This is a national publication read by millions.

That news just made my Christmas.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

What's new at Upscale Photo

Oh…. In South FL it is the busiest time of the year… So many things were happening, I was swamped. Weddings, book fair (I was an exhibitor at Miami International Book Fair), working with albums from past weddings, meeting new brides and clients… Thanks God life is busy!

Great news: Your Picture Perfect Wedding (my book) was featured at Get Married (Lifetime TV) in What’s Hot episode. At the same time I was presenting the book at Miami International Book Fair.

November 17 I photographed spectacular wedding of Amy and Kenny Blanco (Miami Beach Resort and SPA). I did enjoy it and pictures are spectacular…. Will be posting those tomorrow…

www.ontapestry.com is gaining more business; it seems search engines are picking it up. This is one of the services I offer. Every month I feature a new tapestry in Tapestry of the Month section. Some great stories are told there…

Will be back with new pictures posted soon! It makes me so happy to do what I do. Really. I love it.

Wedding Websites.....

There are SO many resources about wedding planning on the web! Sometime I search and – if I were the bride – feel frustrated. How many pages brides go through to find information they will actually use? I DO know for sure that they are the busiest people in the world (ok may be not in the world but THEY ARE busy!) So I am very picky about choosing the websites where I put my ad…

There are a few websites that I like:

1. www.mywedding.com – absolutely clean, easy to navigate site. Best vendors in town advertise there. I like it because it’s not overwelming or cluttered. Just the vendors and wedding planning tools. AND they did mention my book at their blog! I do have my ad at www.mymiamiwedding.com
2. www.getmarried.com – such an exiting website! I absolutely love the colors and modern design. It is just about everything related to the wedding. But the best part is – it’s on TV! I think bridal forums is such a great place to get referrals or info… those who already went through a whole process now can teach the new brides!

www.mywedding.com BLOG

Our book Your Picture Perfect Wedding: A Bride's Personal Guide to Wedding Photography in the New Millennium is mentioned at WWW.MYWEDDING.COM blog!!!

That's a big news !!! www.mywedding.com IS one of my favorite websites. I like it because it is not cluttered like many other websites. What is most valuable thing in your life? It's your T I M E. You may find this website very useful - it's very easy to navigate, very well organized AND they do select best local vendors. Check it out!

BUT I am SOOOO proud that my book was featured at their blog!! As a co-author I know - this is a great book full of useful information for the brides and grooms. Where will you learn about your wedding photography? Our experience is the source and we are happy to share our knowledge with you.

To buy the book directly at Amazon.com just click on the link: Your Picture Perfect Wedding: A Bride's Personal Guide To Wedding Photography In The New Millennium

Sarah and Matt, May 19, 2007
Fairchild Garden

If you are looking for a garden type of a wedding there is no better place then Fairchild Garden. Sarah and Matt have dreamed about this wedding and it turned beautifully! As lucky as they can be – the rain came for a moment and it was gone for the ceremony and cocktail hour. The groom was waiting for the guests who were arriving by a train all together!I cannot tell you how breathtaking their pictures look! What you see is just a tiny part of photo coverage. One of the best in town caters (A Joy Wallace Catering Production) was perfect - tasty, elegant, creative. It was a perfect wedding. I can’t wait to show Sarah and Matt their pictures!!

Weddings, weddings and more weddings...

Arlene & Mike, May 5, 2007

It was a very happy wedding. Beautiful couple, lot's of fun. I did enjoy being a part of it. It was a pleasant surprise to meet another couple whos wedding I photographed a couple of years ago among the guests. I was working when I've heard - We were just talking about you. You photographed our wedding and these are the most beautiful pictures we've got. What a pleasant surprise!

























Tammy & Vito, May 4, 2007
Deering Estate, Miami

Second marrige is very special... Tammy and Vito are very much in love! I always feel blessed to be in this busines - I witness and record true LOVE... Tammy did an amazing job selecting wedding details. By the way if you are looking for great wedding favors here is the world's best chocolates: www.romanicos.com. Check out this website!


























Angela & Jeff, April 21, 2007
Islamorada

Beautiful wedding at Pierre's Restaurant, Islamorada. As a preferred vendor I travel there sometimes. Just see the pictures! I don't mention about upscale services and world's best cooking! Tropical wedding at the very best place. Enjoy!

Perfect Wedding! Aubrey and Chris, March 31, 2007

Dear my blog readers,
Thank you for stopping by! I can’t tell you how breathtaking was the wedding I had privilege to photograph last Saturday. Aubrey and Chris wedding: March 31, 2007. I want to give special thanks to mother of the bride – Louise – who found me and chose me for her daughter’s wedding. I was so thrilled to be there – and YES! – pictures look gorgeous! I can’t show them all here, but just post a few to give you a taste of this wonderful wedding. A special word about Thierry’s Catering who was serving at the wedding: If you guys are looking for the best – get your phone and call them now. They are the best. Well, I won’t be long – Enjoy the pictures!!