The Droze Photography Blog » Tied the Knot http://droze.com/blog Tue, 22 Feb 2011 06:25:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 Noah & Marissa Tie the Knot – English Gardens Orlando http://droze.com/blog/2010/03/08/noah-marissa-tie-the-knot-english-gardens-orlando/ http://droze.com/blog/2010/03/08/noah-marissa-tie-the-knot-english-gardens-orlando/#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:31:38 +0000 admin http://droze.com/blog/?p=4446 Getting back in the saddle again bloggin. I guess it’s good when you aren’t blogging much because that usually means you are busy. Or it could mean you don’t have anything to blog. Well, thank God it’s reason number one. I’m trying to get the last of my weddings posted from 2009. I only have a few left to post– not bad for being the first week in March. But enough about my blogging or lack there of. In late November, I had the pleasure of shooting Marissa and Noah’s intimate . Talk about some good lighting. If I could shoot every wedding outside I would. As you can see by the photos– good lighting just makes it too easy. It’s time for some sleep now. I hope you enjoy the shots.








I love when they don’t know I’m there. This shot was right after they walked off from the ceremony.




]]> http://droze.com/blog/2010/03/08/noah-marissa-tie-the-knot-english-gardens-orlando/feed/ 4 Jimmy and Lisa: Vero Beach Hotel & Spa Wedding http://droze.com/blog/2010/02/12/jimmy-and-lisa-vero-beach-hotel-spa/ http://droze.com/blog/2010/02/12/jimmy-and-lisa-vero-beach-hotel-spa/#comments Fri, 12 Feb 2010 05:40:29 +0000 admin http://droze.com/blog/?p=4436 I’d like to start off this post by saying that this wedding was very near and dear to me being that it was the wedding of two of my favorite people. Jimmy and Lisa are two of the most genuine and warm people I know and the second you see them it’s like you saw them yesterday. No matter how long it’s been. You might recognize Jimmy and Lisa from there . There is no post on my website that I have heard so much about from people other than theirs. “Oh I loved that shoot with the track and field couple.” Can’t tell you how many moms I’ve heard that from. Well these two are rockstars in my world. As I mentioned in their first blog post Jimmy and Lisa had a brief relationship in high school that ended pretty abruptly, but found each other again randomly one faithful night over a decade later. Can you say “serendipity”. As you may notice in the pictures below. When these two lock eyes you can feel the entire world stop around them like some weird scene in a science fiction movie. Time stands still for these two. Every wedding I shoot I get kind of a warm fuzzy feeling when the bride joins her groom at the alter but at this wedding by eyes actually welted up. No worries I dried my eyes and got my focus back (grin). As Jimmy and Lisa have a lot of friends there was no shortage of insanely big smiles in the seats surrounding them. All around just a joyous occasion. One other notable moment that I just have to mention was Jimmy and his Mom’s dance to . By far the coolest song I have heard yet at a wedding for this dance. Congrats once again Jimmy and Lisa and thank you for the honor of letting me capture your wedding day. Below are some of my favorites. Enjoy











3500 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL 32963
Phone: 772.231.5666

]]> http://droze.com/blog/2010/02/12/jimmy-and-lisa-vero-beach-hotel-spa/feed/ 6 Mary and Kellan – Boca Lago Country Club Wedding http://droze.com/blog/2010/01/26/mary-and-kellan-boca-lago-country-club-wedding/ http://droze.com/blog/2010/01/26/mary-and-kellan-boca-lago-country-club-wedding/#comments Tue, 26 Jan 2010 05:07:29 +0000 admin http://droze.com/blog/?p=4434 Back in December I had the pleasure of shooting Mary and Kellan’s on a drizzly Saturday afternoon. While the day might have started out with a bit of a damper. You would have never known it by the looks on Mary and Kellan’s faces. They have to be two of the most enjoyable spirits to be around. These two never stop smiling. Not even for a second. Seriously I watched, like a hawk no doubt for 10 hours. They never fell short of offering anything but joy to anyone and everyone around them. Thanks for letting me be part of your day guys. Here are just a few of my favorites. Enjoy







Boca Lago Country Club
8665 Juego Way
Boca Raton, FL 33433-2099
Tel: 561.482.5000
http://www.bocalago.com

]]> http://droze.com/blog/2010/01/26/mary-and-kellan-boca-lago-country-club-wedding/feed/ 6 Tali and Maor: Westin Diplomat Wedding http://droze.com/blog/2010/01/06/tali-and-maor-westin-diplomat-wedding-miami-wedding-photography/ http://droze.com/blog/2010/01/06/tali-and-maor-westin-diplomat-wedding-miami-wedding-photography/#comments Wed, 06 Jan 2010 04:26:37 +0000 admin http://droze.com/blog/?p=4411 Just getting used to this new blog and getting ready to unleash a plethora of posts. Today I’m posting Tali and Maor’s wedding which was a ton of fun. One great thing about this wedding was the ability to shoot the first look. Since this wedding was in November. Daylight savings time was going to put a hurt’n on my ability to get some great shots of the two of them. That’s why I love when a bride and groom are willing to do the first look ahead of time. Not only does it alleviate the rush of trying to shoot them after the ceremony with very little natural light, but they get to spend some time alone and take it all in. Well some what alone at least. Another notable bonus is they can go to the cocktail and get some of those tasty hors d’oeuvres. I After the first look I like to take couple around and shoot them for a bit. Most of the time I try stay a good distance away with the long lens and let them have some great moments. Enjoy.

Crazy to see videographers using still cameras like the 5D Mark II to shoot video for the wedding.

I love the fountains out front. These things shoot water 3 stories up in the air.

contact information:
3555 South Ocean Drive – Hollywood, Florida – 33019
Phone: (954) 602-6000

]]> http://droze.com/blog/2010/01/06/tali-and-maor-westin-diplomat-wedding-miami-wedding-photography/feed/ 1 New Wedding Trend? Wedding Lip Dubs http://droze.com/blog/2009/12/21/new-wedding-trend-wedding-lip-dubs/ http://droze.com/blog/2009/12/21/new-wedding-trend-wedding-lip-dubs/#comments Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:18:06 +0000 admin http://droze.com/blog/?p=4130 Right in the heart of the holiday season. While I try to make use of trying to catchup during a few quieter weeks. Enjoy in what I think might be a new trend in wedding videography. Well maybe right.

from on .

]]> http://droze.com/blog/2009/12/21/new-wedding-trend-wedding-lip-dubs/feed/ 1 Erika and Tom – Tie the Knot http://droze.com/blog/2009/11/26/erika-and-tom-tie-the-knot/ http://droze.com/blog/2009/11/26/erika-and-tom-tie-the-knot/#comments Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:38:19 +0000 admin http://droze.com/blog/?p=441 The more I shoot, the more I realize anyone can take a picture. Every wedding I see more and more family and friends firing away with their handy dandy DSLRs, and more power to everyone. In fact I’m always willing to throw a tip or two out to Uncle Bob. Anyways, what I’m trying to say is that great cameras are easily accessible to everyone and almost anyone can get a few great images. But what I think makes a great photographer is how you make people feel while you are shooting them. Make them smile. Make them forget you are “taking their soul only to be frozen in time for everyone to see”. Making people feel comfortable is more important than F-stops, fancy cameras, and photoshop. So the next time you take someone’s photograph. Don’t say “cheese”. Say something to make them smile. Enjoy.

]]> http://droze.com/blog/2009/11/26/erika-and-tom-tie-the-knot/feed/ 0 Adriana and Juan – Hitched http://droze.com/blog/2009/08/11/adriana-and-juan-hitched/ http://droze.com/blog/2009/08/11/adriana-and-juan-hitched/#comments Wed, 12 Aug 2009 02:18:13 +0000 admin http://droze.com/blog/?p=422 I am the worst blogger on the planet. I think you can actually have your blog status revoked if you don’t blog at least once a week. Well, at least I tweet and facebook – right? That’s got to be worth something. I hope this post makes up for my lack there of. This was an amazing wedding and I had tons of fun with Adriana, Juan and all there friends and family. Enjoy.



I know this shot isn’t perfect but i like the lines. Plus how could this guy not notice this gorgeous bride?

]]> http://droze.com/blog/2009/08/11/adriana-and-juan-hitched/feed/ 2 Destination Frisco, Colorado – Collete and Barrett TIed the Knot http://droze.com/blog/2009/07/16/destination-frisco-colorado-collete-and-barretts-wedding/ http://droze.com/blog/2009/07/16/destination-frisco-colorado-collete-and-barretts-wedding/#comments Fri, 17 Jul 2009 02:11:57 +0000 admin http://droze.com/blog/?p=413 A few weeks back, I packed all my gear and headed off to one of my favorite places, The Rocky Mountains of Colorado. I haven’t been out there to many times in the summer but man is it gorgeous. While my stay was a quick in out, I did however have a great time hanging with Barrett, Collete and their friends and family. Thanks for the hospitality guys. This was one of my favorite weddings to date. Enjoy

]]> http://droze.com/blog/2009/07/16/destination-frisco-colorado-collete-and-barretts-wedding/feed/ 1 Lauren and Rey Wedding Keys Gate http://droze.com/blog/2009/05/28/lauren-and-rey-wedding-keys-gate/ http://droze.com/blog/2009/05/28/lauren-and-rey-wedding-keys-gate/#comments Fri, 29 May 2009 03:42:58 +0000 admin http://droze.com/blog/?p=331 I hope I never run out of cool couples. Sometimes I feel like I say that a lot, but I swear every couple I shoot is awesome. This awesome cologne I bought at mall is attracting great people. You should get some its called Drakkan Wair. Anyways enough of my jibber jaber. I hope you guys enjoy the post.

]]> http://droze.com/blog/2009/05/28/lauren-and-rey-wedding-keys-gate/feed/ 13 Andrea and Jason Wed http://droze.com/blog/2009/05/22/andrea-and-jason-wed/ http://droze.com/blog/2009/05/22/andrea-and-jason-wed/#comments Fri, 22 May 2009 04:11:13 +0000 admin http://droze.com/blog/?p=329 One thing I’ve tried to for about the last 10 years is surround myself with positive people. I feel that surrounding yourself and interacting with people like this creates an a amazing energy that flourishes into amazing things. Once again surrounding myself with an awesome couple and their friends and family has created a beautiful set of images and memories. Thanks for picking me to capture your day Andrea and Jason. I love leaving a hard day of work with the smiles of a happy couple. It makes it all worth while. Enjoy.

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