Carlos + Jackie Wedding

Driving downtown in Miami on that bright and sunny afternoon, the urban scene felt like an ordinary day. It may have seem the usual Saturday but I was truly excited. I will be meeting and documenting Jackie and Carlos’ event of a lifetime and I just felt that it would truly be a memorable moment.

When we walked in Jackie’s room at the Double Tree Hotel in downtown Miami, you could feel the warmth of her smile and her contagious excitement. She was already starting her make up and all her bridesmaids as well as her relatives were all busy with the preparations and running around to help her out.

so let’s take a look at the images :D

oh btw this beautiful view of Double Tree Grand Hotel Biscayne Bay’s atrium is impossible to miss. its a nice view but the closer you get to it you’ll feel a little weird :D

We got to Carlos’ room and you could see he is tensed mixed with excitement. The presence of his great buddies helped and eased out Carlos a bit and to make things better how bout just some fun times!

Now, it was game time! We headed to Christ Fellowship Church in Downtown Miami.
As the ceremony was about to start, last minute touch ups were made and Jackie’s bridesmaids and relatives were there to the rescue.

Jackie’s dress was gorgeous but when I saw the final and whole piece I could really see that it is a dress that has her name all over it.

The ceremony went smoothly and my favorite part was when they said their vows personally.

oh the Christ Fellowship Church in Downtown  has very nice view on their interior and the candles really accentuated the beauty of the architecture.

and of course the BIG KISS!

When we came to the reception everybody was just so happy and just ready to party! so with big applause we welcomed the newly weds!

their first dance.. look out the happy faces of all the people surrounding them!

After their first dance, Jackie’s and her dad had their turn and so far it was the best moment that I had ever witnessed of the bride and dad’s dance. Jackie’s dad surprised her with a dubbed and recorded dedication for her.

and who would not be touched by that?

and we could see everybody just taking in this wonderful moment

Next was also Carlos and his mom’s turn.

then it was time to party!!

I was more blown away when I learned that the beautifully orchestrated and well planned wedding was through the big efforts of Jackie’s dad and I really congratulate and give props to him!

Carlos and Jackie cheers to both of you!

PS: thank to Curtis Smith for this gig :-)

-Jeruel

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Lens Cup Photo Contest Winner!

Congratulations to Redner Salonga for winning the Lens Cup Photo Contest with 103 votes!

and here is his winning entry!

He chose the Canon Collector Lens Cup soon he would be sipping his hot or cold drinks in this beautiful piece just like how a true photographer should be drinking Lol!

though initially there was no price for the 2nd and 3rd place, I decided to give away metallic prints as consolation prices!

garnering the second spot is Jinkee Delsocorro – Eco with 67 votes and she would receive a blow up 8×12 metallic print!

and of course here well captured entry

and 3rd spot is going to Jacqueline Go with 66 Votes!

she would also receive a photo blow up 11×14 metallic print

and her colorful entry

Thank you so much everyone for participating on the contest as well as those who voted!

Ready for the next contest? :D

-Jeruel

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Carlos and Jackie

Carlos and Jackie are one of the most beautiful couple that I had shot. Not only in a physical sense but most importantly their beautiful personality and uniqueness. First few minutes of the shoot was a little bit of adjustment but as soon as they got the hang of it and focused towards each other, we were able to capture their sweet moments together. Though being in front of the camera is not an everyday thing that we normally do :D , observing at this couple you could really see and feel how they are so much into each other and gives you that feeling that they are pros in photo shoot!. Carlos and Jackie are just fun to shoot that you won’t even notice time and they would just do things so naturally.

The art district in Miami was a perfect venue for them for this shoot and had some artsy back drop for them.

So here we go with their E-session!

Click here to view it in Flash Gallery

This shoot was also my first collaboration with Curtis Smith.
-Jeruel

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Collector Lens Cups Up for Grabs! :D

Yes,  my earlier post didn’t  really make sense :D . Just got a little carried away with my new cool toys lol.

I saw this lens mugs on the net and have been craving to have them!
These are  cups but are replicas of DSLR lens and it looks so real.

Take a look at this photo of the mug and the real lens side by side, though the mug looks taller because of the cap.

Canon were the first ones produced and I so wish that Nikon would have one too, months later lo and behold they did! I wanted them so bad that I ended up buying 3 nikon 24-70 and yes 3 Canon 70-200! :D .

This piece is just a beautiful thing to keep and probably brag to your buddies and would make a great gift for a friend who is a photo enthusiast or a coffee lover!

So I’ll share one of these beautiful collector cups and we will do it a little bit more fun way.
Let’s have a little game :D and the winner would take either Nikon 24-70 Cup OR the Canon 70-200  Cup.

1.) Submit through email 1 photo entry to iwant1@jeruelphotography.com with subject: ” I WANT 1 ”
The photo could be a self portrait, your pet, landscape, nature, and just any photo as long as it is yours.

2.) With your submitted photo please provide your Name (you could also add me up on facebook so I could tag your entry) :D .

3.) Submission of photos is open from July 30, 2010 until Aug 5, 2010 12MN.

4.)  All approved entries would be posted on my
facebook page –>  HERE

5.) Votes would be counted according to the number of “LIKES” on your photo entry. Voting would be Open from Aug 6, 2010 10AM and would end on Aug 12 MN.

6.) Winner would be announced on Aug 14, 2010 and he or she would choose either a Nikon or a Canon Lens Mug.

7.) Contest valid to participants residing within the US, though voters could be from anywhere in the world! (sorry could not ship this one international and of course winner would NOT be charged for shipping


Ready to get your hands on your lens mug? Send your photos now! :D

Let’s Keep in touch in Facebook!

-Jeruel

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For here or to go? Hot or Cold?

It has been bothering me lately.

Wheew. I saw it, held it, owned and am loving it.

To go or not to go? or maybe for here? hot or cold?

Let’s see!

-Jeruel

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