Pass-A-Grille Beach

One of the most beautiful areas ANYWHERE is Pass-A-Grille on the southern
tip of Gluf Blvd in St. Petersburg... the end of the road... I grew playing here
and there are many tales of fishing and smuggling that play a big part of the
history of this area. It is a MUST see! This shot is from the top of the famed
Hurricane Restaurant... We will be headed there again on the 30th to capture
the story of Marcela and Chris' wedding!!!

Soon to be 3!

2 of the "Super People" in my life are Jerry and Mandi - shown here
last November at a wedding we were shooting! You can not meet
better peeps anywhere! They recently found out that they will become
parents in September!!! They have spoiled their beloved dogs and
cats for years - now they will have a "Little Mac"....

Marissa & Pete

One of the gorgeous young couples from last year....

Crystal River Leap!

From a wedding at the beautiful Plantation Inn in Crystal River....
Working with Jerry McGaghey of Rockstar Sexy Wedding Photography fame..

Tough Day

It started over a week ago... The periods of long lost stares and no words...
Last night we had our last call and that's always a heart stopper - at that
point we were both feeling abut as empty as a parent can feel... Sleep was
so elusive, Linda was up since 3 - at 5:30 we were staring at the clock
knowing it was 4:30 where he was and it was time to go - again!
Our son is a soldier - one that has been through the most intense training
in the world and he travels with other "Chosen Soldiers".... It still scares
a Mom and a Dad to the depths of our souls... We are extremely proud of
our son and all that he has achieved and accomplished, but when he has
to go "do what he does" Linda and I remained gripped by an intense fear
that comes along with being a parent.... I simply will not draw a breath
until he returns without his face on my mind...
If you see a Mom or a Dad next week that has a son or daughter in the war,
go up and give them a hug - they will appreciate it...
I've ALWAYS been in awe of the incredible mutual love I have shared with
my son and in these times I am thankful to have such a powerful love in
my life...

Hurry home son......

Happy Birthday Sweet Ava!

The year has flown by!!!

I have a high school friend that I have lunch with every few months
and he always turns the conversation to his grandchildren - a glow
comes across his face as he tells me tales of the little people that
stole his heart! A year ago today I came to understand that perpetual
smile and just how much a baby could melt you.... Ava has grown into
a beautiful little girl and we are just beginning!!! I do not have the words
to describe just how much she means to me... so I will just continue
smiling!!! Thank you Charlie and Brook for this most precious of gifts!

Pap-Paw loves you Ava!

Tatiana & Peter

It was a beautiful day at a gorgeous resort - The Sandpearl
on Clearwater Beach, for these 2 wonderful people to celebrate
the start of their new life together! We had flaming sword dancers,
Russian toasts and broken glass! AWESOME! I was working with the
infamous Jerry McGaghey and we both learned new words and saw
sights we had not seen before! We had a great time!

Shout-out to Ian Prosser at Botanica for the incredible flowers and
arrangement - they are truly in a league of their own!

Let the Fun Begin!

We met in an abandoned trailer park - 2 brides, 1 groom and 10
wedding photographers.... We had a ball!!!! We always learn new
set-ups for shots, lighting challenges and props - all great practice
at our craft for our next couples! Ashly, Aymee and Paul were all
incredible models!

More Ty!

We went to visit Courtney, Doug and Ty at their new apartment on Saturday!
Of course, Ty got ALL the attention! He just gets cuter and cuter! We had to
pry Linda/Nana away to get her to come home!
Oh yeah, they have an AWESOME place!

Ty loves the booger eater!!!!!

Don't EVER let your wife have your Camera!

I was watching Tv with my little buddy Ty and Linda STOLE my
camera! These are dangerous times we live in :-))

My cup runneth over...

WOW again! I feel like I've been on a roller coaster the last 2 weeks....
I'm not complaining, maybe a little tired - but totally stoked over all
that has gone on! We went to visit Charlie, Brook and Ava - I never
have the words to describe just how much they meant to me and how
my spirit soars just thinking of them - constant reminders of the
monstrous blessings in my life... We shot Sumer & Rick's eSession
the weekend before we left - went to Tennessee Wed thru Sunday -
INCREDIBLE seminar the next Wednesday in Orlando, Marcela and
Chris' eSession Thursday evening on Pass-A-Grille and Ty stayed
over Friday night and all day Saturday!
Here's a shot of Ava from out trip to Casa de Moores in Tennessee...
More, LOTS more to follow!

My Little Buddy!

Ty Marley Fox - our latest edition to the family had his
1 month check-up a couple weeks ago and is up to 11
lbs 3 ozs! He is packing in the groceries and growing
like a weed! We visited my little buddy on Sunday and
grabbed a few pictures....

Beach Shoot Part II

and this is what he was looking at...... on his motorcycle!

Beach Shoot

Gandy Lagoon

We sure live in beautiful area!

Good Morning!

A Happy Valentines Day

It was a Happy Valentines Day at our house on Feb 14th!
Linda got a new purse that she had wanted for a long time
A N D we became Ty's 1st babysitters! Courtney and Doug
went out with Doug's family and Pap-Paw and Nana got to
baby sit!!!

Happy Valentine's Day

The following came in an email this morning... I thought it
would be just the right day to pass it on to my 4 girls!
Happy Valentine's Day to Linda, Courtney, Brook and Ava!


WHAT'S LOVE?

Love is...
What makes a weak man brave
And a king step off his throne
Good times, bad times
Easy times, tough times
It comes in an instant
And lasts three days after forever
That's what love is.


- Mike -

Our beautiful Ava!

Courtney and Ty have consumed so much of our time and energy
lately, but we did not want anyone to miss keeping up with our
beautiful Ava! Ava is now just over 9 months old and is DROP DEAD
GORGEOUS! (No! I am not prejudice - check her out yourself!) She
has outgrown her original car seat and - here she is - celebrating
her new comfy seat and riding forward! Time truly flys! She is growing
SO fast it almost scares us - Linda and I gather around my computer
to smile and laugh every time Brook updates us with new pictures - we
cherish EVERY image we get! We hope to go see her next month for a
few days!

She is available to SQUEEZE!!!!!

Ty dude!

Here is a little artsy rendition of Ty on the changing
table at his 1st visit to Nana and Pap-Paw's house..
He was hamming it up as usual... He is 2 weeks old!!!

Single Strobe Shootout!

WOW!!! What a blast! The phenomenal Jerry McGaghey of RockStar Sexy Wedding Photography put on a night time Single Strobe Shootout and had 1 of his many happy couples volunteer to come model for a half dozen of the Tampa Bay area's most talented and sought after photographers - Jerry was kind enough to invite me too... It was awesome to watch, listen and learn from all the experience that were shooting that night - I was trying to absorb as much as I could and attempted to get off a few shots too. EVERY ONE of these artists freely shared their experience and techniques and it was like hitting the LOTTO for me!!! AND - EVERY ONE of these incredible folks was just as nice as they were talented! Thank you to Linda and Chris, the extremely beautiful couple - you both are amazing! Thanks to Lauren, Carrie, Linda, Phillip and new daddy (soon) - Mark Moberg!! Thanks, as always, to the-Jer for another part of my continuing education - you are remarkably creative!! AND a huge thanks to the glue that keeps the whole thing together - Mandi!!!

Scott & Missy!

2 weeks ago we shot the eSession for Missy & Scott - what an
AWESOME couple! Scott is the son of my dear friends, Mike and
Cathy Cline! Scott and I have become friends the last few years
and Missy "fits him like a glove"! Equally intelligent and beautiful,
Missy is a great partner for Scott! I am absolutely STOKED to
photograph their wedding in Bradenton on June 13th!!!

This eSession was shot with the incredible Steve Moores - a real artist!

Ty Comes Home!

My little buddy came home today - on Super Bowl Sunday! Linda and
I went to greet the new parents and Ty - all were happy to be home!
Courtney is adapting well to her new role and Doug has jumped in
and to take care if his new little guy! One AWESOME family!