Disney Themed "Little Mermaid" Photo Session

So, we've probably all seen this buzzfeed post making the rounds on social media.  A "Little Mermaid" Disney themed wedding!

Now, granted, technically the wedding photos were a journey into the land of make-believe, given that it wasn't an actual real wedding, but rather a themed publicity shoot.  But honestly, who cares, right?  It doesn't have to be a real wedding to get the creative juices flowing, does it?

And themed weddings are becoming all the rage now -- which I LOVE!

Especially when it's Disney.

So, why not incorporate that into a "real" photo-shoot?

This past weekend, I had the extremely fun opportunity to do a couples session with two Disney fans who decided weeks ago to dress as Eric and Ariel from the classic Disney film.  Attending a masquerade ball was the impetus for this photo session, and it worked beautifully!

Of course, you simply MUST have a dinglehopper...

Then enter the charming Prince Eric!

It's a masquerade ball, so time to tie on the masks!

A little dancing must be involved -- including the lift!  (It is a royal ball, after all!)

And don't forget Flounder!

Beyond that, it's just Happily Ever After.

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"Yo Ho! Yo Ho! A Pirate's Life For Me!"

Thought I'd take a break from lots of wedding posts and enjoy a bit of fun on this festive Friday -- or rather, TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY!

This is one of those random silly holidays that I just really love.  I think it's important to find things in life to celebrate and enjoy, and if it takes a bit of pirate-ese to make that happen, I'm not one to argue.

So, since we talked about Disney World earlier this week, I thought I'd put up some favorite shots of the classic Disney ride, "Pirates of the Caribbean."

(Incidentally...there are some little spots throughout this ride that I often think, "Oo!  That'd be a cool place to photograph a bride!"  Yeah, I know.  It's a compulsion, what can I say?)

At any rate, AHOY, MATEYS!  What say ye to a bit o' piracy?  Say goodbye to the landlubbers and welcome aboard, them what wants the life of the high seas!

Drink up, me hearties!  Yo ho!

Magical Reception

Just a few final shots from the reception of the Disney wedding I did last month.  Their dance was especially sweet!  Neither one could keep from grinning ear-to-ear.

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Adventures in the Cinderella Carriage

Last weekend, I had the marvelous opportunity of photographing a wedding at Disneyland.  This has been a dream of mine since I first became a photographer.

I was able to work with renowned photographer Jason Lanier, and it was such a great experience!  Jason is a great guy, fun to work with, and expects professionals to BE professional.

Obviously, a key moment here was the bride and groom in the fabulous Cinderella Coach.  As a Disney nut, I was doing the whole geek-out thing -- private and inwardly, of course, so as not to lose my professional cool.  :-)

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