WOW...what a weekend!

Okay, so Saturday I had a wedding that started in Orlando and ended in Miami. The wedding was a little different because we did not shoot any getting ready shots or ceremony. After the ceremony is when we started shooting. This was Robert Loparo's wedding and I got to shoot second, something I really love!










Then on Sunday, we drove home from Miami and I had an engagement that afternoon. I will be posting some pictures of this amazing couple in the coming days. But for now, I will give you all a little teaser.



WOW, what a sunset!

Where have I been?

Well the last couple of weeks have been crazy. I like to take a few weeks out of the year to focus on future bookings. In the past two weeks, I have been talking with a bunch of brides and really started to focus on booking the 09 year, which is going well. I do have a wedding this weekend that is sure to be amazing, they always are. Then back to my normal shooting every weekend schedule for a couple of months then a short break in November, then heading on a cruise at the end of November, then back for another wedding in December to round out the year.

I recently met with Central Florida Bride about some advertising but haven't decided if that is the route I want to take for advertising next year or not.

Check back next week for some updated photos. After the wedding on Saturday in South Florida, I have an engagement session on Sunday and hopefully some free time to head to the Florida Professional Photographers tradeshow on Sunday.

Getting Married in 2009?

If you are getting married in 2009 and want to get the most out of your photography budget. Then book Mike Richards Photography for your 2009 wedding in the month of August and get a FREE engagement session with an online proofing gallery (a $350 value)!!!!

I always suggest engagement sessions to couples for a few reasons.

1. Gives us some alone time to get to know each other.
2. In this session I find out what you like and don't like.
3. Shows you what I am looking for in posture and position to help you look your best on your big day.
4. Use the photos to make a great guest-signing album for the reception.

Remember, this offer is only valid if booked in the month of August (2008), so call today to set-up an appointment. I look forward to hearing from you!

Mommy Daughter Shoot

Well today my wife asked if I would take our daughter and her to the park for some family portraits. Of course, I said YES! Here are a few of her favorites from today.

Beautiful Bride in a Beautiful Garden!!!

So yesterday I had the pleasure of photographing the wedding of Robert and Lyndsey in Port Orange, FL. These two are absolutely gorgeous and what a great time we had. The groom made me feel very comfortable and was really up for anything which allowed for my creativity to run! The bride looked absolutely beautiful and when I found out that we were heading to a garden to do the intimates, I got very excited. As I was shooting this beautiful bride, I kept looking at my camera thinking, WOW, this stuff looks amazing. Here are a couple of the shots from the garden. All of these pictures were taken with second light.

Let me know what you think!

Wedding 7/19/08

What a nice relaxing day I had today! I was able to just relax for once and catch up on some much needed sleep. I was up til about 2 am last night, just getting home from the wedding and doing my normal back-ups.

Here are a couple of my favorites from the first batch I went through. Feedback always welcome!

Wedding 7/12

Wow, what another amazing wedding! This is why I love what I do! I came away from this wedding with some amazing stuff and the feeling of love was everywhere. I shot this wedding with Robert LOparo.

Here are a few of my favorite shots!