50 Years Of Wedded Bliss!

What an absolute pleasure it was to witness the renewal of vows between Mr. and Mrs. Wilson. After 50 years of marriage they once again expressed their love for each other before God, family and friends. Mrs. Wilson with her Barbadian rapture evokes a longing to move a little closer to hear her spoken words... her wit is contagious and charm is unmeasurable. You need just look into her beautiful blue eyes to see it... need I say more? Mr. Wilson, with a demeanor so strong yet subtle, kind and soft spoken it is easy to imagine how they fell in love with each other so long ago.
We were honored to be there to capture what was truly a spectacular event that their daughters expertly planned. These ladies are classy... no doubt!
Bolling Air Force Base Officers Club was the perfect backdrop for this amazing couple. Floor to ceiling windows with the mid afternoon sun setting on the reception made for a beautiful glow that filled the room and set the mood. Dexter Fields, as usual, worked his magic on the glorious floral creations and tablescapes and Vince Chapman and his crew had everyone swaying and softly rocking their heads to the cool smokey jazz that infused the room.

Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, Happy Anniversary! We wish you many more years of that ultimate wedded bliss that you obviously have a good handle on!

Click HERE to see their slideshow (p.s. Mr. Wilson picked this music for he and his bride to dance to. At one point, there were three of us, telling him that we did not think "you and me" was the name to this "Aretha" song. He gently smiled and started singing the words all the while gently insisting that "yes it is... I know". It tickled me, just a bit when I thought back to the conversation.. thinking this must be the equilevant of my children telling me that I don't know that "The Commadors" sang "Just To Be Close To You".) Life is funny!!




Mrs. Wilson looking on as her 4 of 5 (a baby) grandchildren surround her on the dance floor... I personally love this one!

That's a Wrap..

There are only a few words to describe it when Yvonna and her mom (and Auntie Candace) come to visit the studio for a shoot. I heard mom utter softly.. "You have to just stop Delores.. or you'll be here forever. "

I look around put my camera down trying to figure in my minds eye that I really do have enough and then.........there is another shot..

"Don't take her away.. oh look... look at her... there is another." My camera seems almost to have a life of it's own and yes.. you almost have to just pick up and call it a wrap for me... Not a bad thing I suppose. Just a lot of pictures to choose from (not for the weary or faint at heart) but that is why you come to me in the first place.. right?


How could you possibly deny me getting this one... Behold... it was the last shot!!! and when I saw it I knew it was special... and so is Yvonna...


How special...


Can you look at this one and not smile? if you can... there is something wrong....