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As a team of South Florida Wedding photographers we obviously focus primarily on Brides and Grooms. Our business name, however, is Many Many Moments. We chose this name because our mission is to capture the many, many moments that are special in our clients’ lives.

Now for many out there the World Cup is somewhat of a nuisance that rears it’s head every four years and requires you to at least pretend that you have a clue that something is going on, related to football (you know, the one played with your feet, as opposed to that other one where you carry the ball in your hands  ;-) ) somewhere half around the world. For those I offer these three tidbits that you can use at the watercooler and get by for the next few days “Vuvuzelas are very annoying, don’t you think?” … “Wow… I don’t think France has a chance to pass the first round!” … “Who would have thought Spain would have lost to Switzerland!?!?”

If you’re still reading, odds are the World Cup is indeed one of the Many Many Moments in your life that you remember as the time goes by.

[below: my three little monsters]

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If you know someone who is TIVO-ing the games… heading to sports-bars at impossible times of the day, blabbering about zone defense and 4-4-2 … let them know of this offer… odds are they’ll love the idea to have some professional photos from this special time.

Here are two images that are VERY special to me: The first one is my oldest, taken in 2006 (when Italy won the World Cup, Yay!) … she was almost a year old at the time:

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And here she is, wearing the same shirt, four years later, at the start of another World Cup adventure (yes, they DO grow up too fast):

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I have to admit that I get a lump in my throat at the thought that the NEXT time she’ll be wearing the shirt during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil… she’ll be nearly 9 years old.

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I could post that one image and frankly it would say all there is to say :)

It was my first time photographing a baby bump session (that’s what I call expectant mom or pregnancy photography by the way) that included Dad Mom and an older sibling. And I AM HOOKED!!! I’ll be honest… I was worried that it would be tough to do a baby bump session with a little toddler … well … toddling around. Boy was I wrong…

Brendyn was a TOTAL HAM. Ok, and he’s ridiculously adorable too… here… check him out:

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here he is…

kissing mommy…

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I’ve been hanging on to this set for a little bit now as some of the photos were meant to be used in a slideshow for Rob’s 40th birthday (yeah 40… you’d never think by looking at the photos hu? Behold… the power of photoshop ).

I’ve allowed myself a silly comment up there simply because these guys are not just an incredibly good looking family, but they’re also very close friends. It was an absolute pleasure to not only be able to spend some time with them having fun taking some portraits, but also watching their family and friends’s reactions at the birthday party when they saw the slideshow :) Good times.

Happy 40th Birthday Rob (it’s actually on the 10th for the record)!!!

Ok, enough of the talk… let’s let the images start doing the talking:

Here’s the handsome little man of the house:

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I had never given this much thought… but while shooting this session I realized one benefit of the subjects being friends… sometimes you don’t even have to say “Ok, let’s insert a little clown in here for levity” … in fact … ahem… quite the opposite :)

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Oh help me, help me! My eyes…. they burn!!!

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Oh no! Not that kissing thing again!!!

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This last shot was the only one I had specifically planned for the slideshow… as it turns out Rob and Dalia’s son Christianbears an incredible resemblance to what his dad looked like at his age, it’s amazing actually!

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Rob, Dalia and Christian… thank you so much for being our friends. I hope you enjoy the photos :)

The whole set can be seen on our proofs site.

As many of you know I recently volunteered at the “Share the Love” event in downtown Hollywood.  This family was one of the many who came out and supported the relief efforts for the earthquake victims in Haiti by exchanging a generous donation for a brief portrait session.  It was great… families donated
money, photographers donated their time… win win all around!

Heater, Angela and Sean came by sometime around noon and we set out in the alleys of downtown to capture some great family portraits.

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I’m always amused by the fact that parents, and in this case the aunt as well, are surprised that their otherwise outgoing young boy, gets shy when confronted with 15lbs of camera equipment and a stranger behind the lens :) Despite Angela and Heather’s repeated concerns for Sean’s lack of cooperation… the little dude did great!!! I’ve certainly identified a couple of shots I will be adding to my family portfolio.

I don’t need to tell you that Angela and Heather are stunning… you can see that for yourself… and Sean is well on his way to be a permanent fixture on all the girls’ cell phones in a few years ;) … but aside from that, they were a real pleasure to work with, it’s nice to see such a cool bond between sisters, aunt and nephew and mother and son. Thank you to the three of you for warming up our day!

all the photos for the session are on the proofs section of the website.

Had a blast photographing this wonderful family in Downtown Hollywood.  The weather was great, the light was fantastic and Rosie and Joel were awesome, open to trying all sorts of different things and having a good time!

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Rosie looking at her little man :)

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Here’s what happens when you leave a 6 year old loose while you’re getting your camera equipment out of your trunk :)

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I Love this one :)

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Here’s another one of my favorites… nose to nose

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I still can’t believe his mommy let me plop him up there!!!  ok, ok there was soft Astroturf below … and I did shoot it from an angle that would make him look higher up than he really is :)

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“Where do you think you’re going young man?” … ok I have to admit it… it’s a total setup :) Polanco-18

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Guys, thank you for a great session.  Joel thanks especially to you for being such a good sport and going along with all the setups and all, thumbs up for sure!

You can see the rest of the set on the proofs site by clicking here

Had a great Family Session on the beach a few weeks back with the Skori family. Amanda and Aly are adorable… even while eating sand :) and Mom and Dad were lots of fun to shoot with.

Big thanks to Nadia Rodriguez who came out to assist, shoot, and as it turned out… Babysit : )

Here are some of the photos from the session:

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Mike and Tanny

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Amanda striking a pose for the camera :)

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Mike and Tanny again having a moment alone

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Let’s go for a ride Dad!!!

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The whole family walking along the award winning Hollywood Florida Boardwalk

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Yours truly doing whatever it takes to get the shot above – photo by Nadia Rodriguez

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Thanks again guys for a great time. Let me know what you think… in the comments :)