Wedding: A & S - Coral Beach Club, Bermuda
I had the pleasure of photographing Alyse Hanrahan and Stevie Moses’ wedding on May 6, 2017, in Bermuda at the Coral Beach Club! What was more amazing was that after spending the day with these two love birds, I also had the chance to get to know them a little bit! Perhaps one of the most romantic things I learned about these two was that they had been dating for 11 years and were high school sweethearts!
I had the pleasure of photographing Alyse Hanrahan and Stevie Moses’ wedding on May 6, 2017, in Bermuda at the Coral Beach Club! What was more amazing was that after spending the day with these two love birds, I also had the chance to get to know them a little bit! Perhaps one of the most romantic things I learned about these two was that they had been dating for 11 years and were high school sweethearts!
After booking me as the wedding photographer, I found out that Alyse was an accomplished make-up artist. After seeing her make-up work on Instagram, I knew the photos from the “getting ready” stage would be awesome! Alyse's older sister - the matron-of-honor and also an amazing makeup artist - did the bride's makeup and hair! The wedding dress itself was a surprise not only for the groom but also for the bridal party and family members! The dress was complemented not only with Alyse's stunningly beautiful engagement ring, but also with crystal bangles and matching earrings. In honor of Alyse's dear friend Chelsea, the bride also wore her friend's ruby red ring.
Stevie is a professional ice hockey player - dubbed one of the fastest skaters on earth by his groomsmen - and is currently playing for the SKA Saint Petersburg of the Kontinental Hockey League in Russia. Stevie has also played in the American Hockey League and the National Hockey League throughout his career, although the décor for the wedding was not centered on "hockey knick-knacks”. Stevie’s mom later told me that he wanted their wedding day to reflect both him and Alyse as a couple, which I found to be quite romantic! Stevie had chosen his father to be the best man and his cousin and friends to be his groomsmen.
Once Alyse & Stevie were dressed and ready to tie the knot, they did so on the Wedding Lawn at the Coral Beach Club! With the white carpet laid out, the bridal party made their way to the front, took their places, and awaited the bride's procession. Escorted down the aisle by her mother, Alyse was a radiant bride; laughing throughout the ceremony. Sealing their vows with a kiss, the couple made their first joyous steps forward as husband and wife!
With the ceremony ending, the couple joined the bridal party and family members for portraits on the lawn. The bouquets were stunningly beautiful and were created by Flowers by GIMI. Everyone was "all smiles" through these photos!
Before joining the cocktail hour, Stevie and Alyse paused for their Bridal Portraits. With the resort being known for its unique architecture, gardens, cedar trees, and putting green, we made our way all around Coral Beach's property.
Despite the windy day, the couple, their family, and friends all enjoyed the cocktail hour on the patio overlooking the South Shore. Stevie and Alyse joined in on several group photos with their guests; all of who had traveled to Bermuda to help them celebrate. Perhaps one of the more funny moments was during a group photograph of Stevie and several of his friends who are also professional hockey players; Alyse jumped right into the mix!
As the guests moved into the reception room, they were greeted by beautiful tables which were decorated with floral centerpieces and a cream-colored wedding cake. After the bride and groom’s first dance, speeches by the matron-of-honor and one of the groomsmen, and an amazing meal, the wedding party danced the night away! Please join me in congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Moses!
Venue: Coral Beach Club | Flowers: Flowers by GIMI | Wedding Planner: Bermuda Event Solutions
Wedding: Lizzie & Slayton - Coral Beach Club, Bermuda
I had the pleasure of photographing Lizzie and Slayton's Wedding at the Coral Beach Club in Paget, Bermuda. The morning of the wedding was very relaxing for both the bride and groom: full of laughter and confetti.... because what's a good wedding without a little confetti? Right? The couple was joined by their dearest friends and family; some of whom were local to Bermuda and others who had flown in from the States!
I had the pleasure of photographing Lizzie and Slayton's Wedding at the Coral Beach Club in Paget, Bermuda. The morning of the wedding was very relaxing for both the bride and groom: full of laughter and confetti.... because what's a good wedding without a little confetti? Right? The couple was joined by their dearest friends and family; some of whom were local to Bermuda and others who had flown in from the States!
With Lizzie being an avid surfer and Slayton a fisherman, the turquoise water of Bermuda was the perfect backdrop for their wedding! The couple - standing within a gorgeous floral wreath made by Demco - recited their vows to one another, exchanged rings, and "sealed the deal" with a kiss. Afterward the ceremony on the beach, Lizzie and Slayton's guests moved over to the Frozen Hut at the Club for frozen drinks and horderves. Before the bride and groom joined in on the "cocktail hour" fun, they paused for portraits with their bridal party and family.
The reception "kicked off" with the cutting of the cake; followed by speeches, the couple's first dance, and dinner! Devil's Isles Audio provided the music for the evening and proved to be a smashing hit! Taking Lizzie and Slayton's wedding photographs was a delight for two reasons: a) these two are so obviously in love - I had to stop myself from tearing up behind the lens - and b) and the day's weather was picture-perfect - you could say, it was a "Bermudiful Wedding Day"!
Proposal: Diana & Nathan - Aboard "Happy Cat", Bermuda
Many congratulations to these two who got engaged aboard Happy Cat in the Great Sound, Bermuda!
Aboard Happy Cat in the Great Sound, Bermuda
Engagement: Kim & Joseph - Cooper's Island, Bermuda
The weather could not have been more perfect for this engagement shoot with Joseph & Kim at Cooper’s Island Nature Reserve!
Cooper's Island Nature Reserve, Bermuda
Portrait: The Gruska Family - Tucker's Point, Bermuda
I had a wonderful time working with the Gruska Family at Rosewood Tucker’s Point! This resort is a wonderful place for a photo shoot and is undoubtedly a photographer’s dream! The family traveled down to the tiny island of Bermuda from New Jersey for a little “R and R” with their daughter. We explored the ins and outs of Tucker's: the library, the unique architecture of the resort, the croquet lawn, the spa pool, although their goal for the photo shoot was to make sure their daughter enjoyed the beach! Their daughter had such a fun time at the beach that she passed right out from pure excitement!
I had a wonderful time working with the Gruska Family at Rosewood Tucker’s Point! This resort is a wonderful place for a photo shoot and is undoubtedly a photographer’s dream! The family traveled down to the tiny island of Bermuda from New Jersey for a little “R and R” with their daughter. We explored the ins and outs of Tucker's: the library, the unique architecture of the resort, the croquet lawn, the spa pool, although their goal for the photo shoot was to make sure their daughter enjoyed the beach! Their daughter had such a fun time at the beach that she passed right out from pure excitement!
Elopement: Anna & William - Tucker's Point, Bermuda
Rosewood Tucker’s Point is one of my favorite resorts to photograph weddings at in Bermuda. The landscape is always pristine, the colors are always vibrant, the staff is always super friendly (especially the gentlemen who work the front door) and it might be my imagination, but I’m fairly sure the sun is always shining there! This day was no different for Anna and William, a.k.a. Butch, who eloped in their hotel suite at Tucker’s Point on February 8, 2017! With the groom’s father, three close friends, and their dearest pup present, Anna and William said their vows to one another, exchanged their rings, and were legally wed on one of the prettiest days of the month!
Rosewood Tucker’s Point is one of my favorite resorts to photograph weddings in Bermuda. The landscape is always pristine, the colors are always vibrant, the staff is always super friendly (especially the gentlemen who work the front door) and it might be my imagination, but I’m fairly sure the sun is always shining there! This day was no different for Anna and William, a.k.a. Butch, who eloped in their hotel suite at Tucker’s Point on February 8, 2017! With the groom’s father, three close friends, and their dearest pup present, Anna and William said their vows to one another, exchanged their rings, and were legally wed on one of the prettiest days of the month!
After the ceremony, we made our way around Tucker's Point to take bridal portraits – while simultaneously walking the dog. Anna and William were visibly on Cloud 9 as they laughed with one another continuously. In between me giving them tips for different poses, they would look at each other, embrace, and seemingly a warm calm would overcome the two of them; a sure sign of true love and friendship!
Maternity: M & R - Jobson's Cove & Fairmont Southampton
These two will soon welcome baby number one! I had a wonderful time taking their photos at both the Fairmont Southampton and the South Shore Beaches in Bermuda!
Maternity Photographer in Bermuda
Portrait: The Trangs - Lake Barcroft, Virginia
I had the pleasure of photographing my dear friend Kim and her family at their home in Lake Barcroft, Virginia. Kim and I went to high school together and were also on the swim team together. She, her husband, Jami, and their kids now live in Manhattan. It was such a treat to link up with all of them while they were back in the D.C. area. This lake has always been a special spot for me mainly because I grew up swimming for the Lake Barcroft dolphins; a motor-boatin’ team if ever there was one! At seventeen, I became a lifeguard at Lake Barcroft and worked there for the next five summers. Let me tell you; working at the lake was a pretty sweet summertime gig for a college student! With the number of paths, beaches, swing sets and colorful canoes; the lake has now become a pretty sweet location for family photo shoots!
I had the pleasure of photographing my dear friend Kim and her family at their home in Lake Barcroft, Virginia. Kim and I went to high school together and were also on the swim team together. She, her husband, Jami, and their kids now live in Manhattan. It was such a treat to link up with all of them while they were back in the D.C. area. This lake has always been a special spot for me mainly because I grew up swimming for the Lake Barcroft dolphins; a motor-boatin’ team if ever there was one! At seventeen, I became a lifeguard at Lake Barcroft and worked there for the next five summers. Let me tell you; working at the lake was a pretty sweet summertime gig for a college student! With the number of paths, beaches, swing sets and colorful canoes; the lake has now become a pretty sweet location for family photo shoots!
During my time photographing Kim’s family, I had the pleasure of capturing her mom in her meditation room. As a devout Buddhist, she meditates several times a day.
Portrait: Melanie & Olivia - Annandale, Virginia
I had a fantastic time photographing my best friend of thirty plus years – who is also named Melanie – and her daughter, Olivia at The Holmes Run Stream Valley Park in Annandale, Virginia! Melanie and I used to wonder through the creek together when we were girls and it was a treat to take her little one to our old stomping grounds. Melanie has a background in dog training and it was only fitting that she also bring Jackson, their Brazilian Mastiff. The color in the fall leaves was holding on tight… winter is coming!
I had a fantastic time photographing my best friend of thirty plus years – who is also named Melanie – and her daughter, Olivia at The Holmes Run Stream Valley Park in Annandale, Virginia! Melanie and I used to wonder through the creek together when we were girls and it was a treat to take her little one to our old stomping grounds. Melanie has a background in dog training and it was only fitting that she also bring Jackson, their Brazilian Mastiff. The color in the fall leaves was holding on tight… winter is coming!
Wedding: M & S - Aboard the "ÜberVida", Bermuda
Some things are just meant to be. Mujib and Sameera for example, this couple was meant to be together and I suppose… I was meant to be their photographer. Mujib and Sameera just had their wedding photographer cancel on them a few months before their wedding. Moments later, Mujib spotted me photographing an event at the Hamilton Princess, where he first introduced himself to me and asked if I was free to shoot his wedding in the fall. After exchanging business cards, his fiancé, Sameera, gave me a call and we “clicked”. She was from Alabama… my mother is from Alabama (Roll Tide)… she was moving to Bermuda from a big city… I had moved to Bermuda from a big city… I was not only excited to photograph Sameera & Mujib’s big day but I was also excited to know there would be another Alabamian on the island! The couple was married at The Registrar's Office in the City of Hamilton, although they exchanged their vows to one another, had their first dance, cut the cake, and partied the afternoon away aboard the infamous Übervida!
