Rejoice the Awakening

Composed of former members of the band Mouths of Lions, Rejoice the Awakening is a group of guys who love people and love what they do. They strive to give people hope through their everyday lives with the music they create. A hope that transcends the world we know. Rejoice the Awakening is a new and upcoming Christian band that is setting out for their first tour this summer. They are more in the genre of Metalcore/Post-Hardcore. They have been playing in various local venues like Jacksonville's Murray Hill.

Band members:
Nick Bailey-Vocals
Aaron Davis-Bass
Dylan Young-Guitar
Sean Burns-Guitar
Patrick Garren-Drums

Become a fan on their Facebook page:

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Rejoice-the-Awakening/306641287124?ref=ts

Or listen to their music on their Myspace page:

http://www.myspace.com/mouthsoflions

Brittany Rae Baker Rocks!

Nothing but raw talent pours out of this girl. Brittany is an art major transfering to the University of North Florida in the fall of 2010. She is into film photography and has the ability to draw or design you an incredible piece of art work. I hope to have her come to do a mural on one of my walls in the near future. Look for more of Brittany soon.

Hair and make up by: Jamie Halstead
Location: Apline Grove Park in St. John's County

Bridal Glamour

It was another amazing shoot out with the wonderful Faythe Mesic Hall and her team of incredible make-up, hair-stylists, and models. Here is a small teast, but so much more to come!




Fashion shoot group:
Model: Victoria
Lead Makeup Artist: Sonia Garza
Lead Hairstylis: Sonia Garza
Wardrobe: Faythe Mesic
Dress: RiverCity Bridal (designer name available upon request)
Stylist Assistants: JoJo and Margo
In this photo: Victoria Gesell



Fashion shoot group March
Model: Jessica
Lead Makeup Artist: Faythe Mesic
Lead Hairstylis: Faythe Mesic
Wardrobe: Faythe Mesic
Dress: RiverCity Bridal (designer name available upon request)
Stylist Assistants: JoJo and Margo



Fashion shoot group March
Model: Rachel
Lead Makeup Artist: Faythe Mesic
Lead Hairstylis: Faythe Mesic
Wardrobe: Faythe Mesic
Dress: RiverCity Bridal (designer name available upon request)
Stylist Assistants: JoJo and Margo



Model: Lisa
Lead Makeup Artist: Sonia Garza
Lead Hairstylis: Sonia Garza
Wardrobe: Faythe Mesic
Dress: RiverCity Bridal (designer name available upon request)
Stylist Assistants: JoJo and Margo

Beautiful Ballerina

The next three days will determine everything for Katie. She is traveling to Palm Beach Atlantic College in South Florida to audition for acceptance and a scholarship. She is a dance major and has hopes and dreams of opening her own school of the arts. Katie has been dancing for 7 years for several different schools, companies, and organizations. Today we took some creative portfolio shots in the 5-points area and then finished with some traditional studio pictures that she needed to present to the college in a portfolio at the audition.

Katie- I am praying for you! The Lord knows your path and He knows if this is where you belong. I pray that He will keep you safe in your travels and that He will give you peace about what ever should happen. You are a beautiful and talented dancer! Good luck!

Ayden's Arrival

Ayden Jerimiah Carey was born just 6 days ago weighing in at a tiny 7lbs 2oz. He entered this world via c-section at Shands hospital in downtown Jacksonville. I know I say this after every newborn session, but he was the absolute easiest newborn baby I have ever photographed. He snoozed the entire time and only woke up when I tried to make him a nudy-booty! He sports a tiny fro-hawk. He looks like a mini-Jonas brother. What a cutie he's going to be when he grows up!

Enjoy these adorable pictures taken in my studio!

Congratulations Brooker & Tory Blanton!

Tory Stanley and Brooker Blanton tied the knot at sunset in Treaty Oak Park located in downtown Jacksonville. Their reception was held immediately afterwards in 5-points area at the Church of the Good Shepherd.

Here is a quick sneak peek of their wedding! Enjoy!

Welcome Mr. & Mrs. McQuade!!

Ryan McQuade and Hayley O'Reilly tied the knot Saturday, March 6th at Fort Caroline Christian Church in Jacksonville, Florida.

Their reception location was at the Firefighter's Hall on Stockton Road. Food was provided by Hayley's family. We all had rave reviews of the seafood pasta. Music was provided by "Deland Entertainment" and video documentation of their special day was shot by "We Cover Weddings". (Look them up on Facebook and become a friend). Hayley's hair and makeup services were compliments of her sister and maid of honor, Gaynor O'Reilly. I would highly recommend all of these vendors again if you were planning your wedding.

Hayley chose to rock her dress the next day with a session in San Marco. She chose to pop the hot pink from her wedding colors.

Ryan and Hayley... I hope you have a blast on your honeymoon! Bring back lots of warm weather! I love you both!

Junkyard Babes

Thanks to Faythe Hall Mesic and her wonderful team of make up artists, models, and photographers, we had a wonderful shoot. I hadn't realized that I didn't post these on the blog, but did every where else, so here are the shots. I had a blast working with such talented people and connecting with many other photographers. This just makes me excited for the March shoot!

Model: Sarah DeLucca
Hair: Faythe Mesic
Makeup: Faythe Mesic






Model: Tara
Hair: Sonia Garza
Makeup: Erin Foster






Model: Sammi
Hair: Sonia Garza
Makeup: Sonia Garza






Model: Jamie
Hair: Sonia Garza
Makeup: Sonia Garza






Model: Kymbr
Hair: Faythe Mesic
Makeup: Faythe Mesic






Model: Elizabeth
Hair: Sonia Garza
Makeup: Faythe Mesic






Model: Tiffany Ashley
Hair: Sonia Garza
Makeup: Erin Foster