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Amanda and Alex’s “Chevron Chic” Wedding – April 14th – Orlando, Florida

admin — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:58:32 +0000

Bold orange hues, subtle gray colors, and a modern chevron design made up the “brand” for Amanda and Alexandre’s wedding. And quite fitting for their style. We met our lovely bride at the swanky Grand Bohemian hotel to begin documenting their story. Bold, directional window-light mixed with deep red velvet couches and drapes made it a very dramatic setting for Amanda’s getting ready portraits. Which I think blended perfectly with the style of their wedding. Amanda and Alex exchanged vows at the lovely Rollins Chapel in Winter Park, Alex’s college Alma Mater.
Over joyed with emotion and happiness, Amanda and Alex were ear to ear as they walked down the aisle together as newlyweds. It was time to party and celebrate! After some fabulous “city chic” portraits downtown, we headed to the 20th floor of The Citrus Club to begin photographing all of the unique details of their reception. Floor to ceiling windows, drum chandeliers, gray linens, and large vases boasting of bright orange tulips and roses filled the room, perfecting Amanda and Alex’s vision and style. Guests cheered on the happy couple as they were officially introduced as husband and wife. After many heart-felt toasts and a few happy tears shed, the celebration continued throughout the evening with a lot of dancing and a bouquet toss. The party concluded with a farewell showering of orange and ivory rose petals on Amanda and Alex as they quickly hopped in the elevator and headed to their honeymoon in Italy the next day. I’m so happy for you both! And thank you for giving me the honor of documenting such an important and beautiful moment in your lives. Xoxo -Abby

A special thank you to my second photographer Gian Carlo Brand and Photography assistant, Kate McLean for helping make their day an unforgettable success!

LOCATIONS:

Pre-ceremony: The Grand Bohemian Hotel, Downtown Orlando

Ceremony: Knowles Memorial Chapel, Rollins College, Winter Park

Reception: The Citrus Club, Downtown Orlando

DRESS: Rivini

SHOES: Cole Haan

PLANNER: Tickled Pink Brides

HAIR & MAKEUP: Simone Rosas of Makeover Station

FLORAL DESIGN: Botanica

DJ: White Rose Entertainment

The light in the Grand Bohemian is so dramatic and sultry…a perfect opening for their day…

A few details…

Introducing the lovely Amanda…

…and more of her pretty pink shoes and classic Chanel perfume.

Mom helping with her dressA few more helping handsCan’t forget the shoesA few bridal portraits of the lovely AmandaFinal touch…the veilArriving at the churchOne of my favorite images…a special moment before the ceremonya few tearsSeeing her for the first time
The vowsA little laughter as they exchange rings

The new Mr and Mrs!

Heading outside for some portraits on the lovely Rollins campusThe lovely bridesmaidsThe wedding partyThe GroomsmenCute shoes and fun socks Love in a Rolls RoyceOff to the reception!Greeted by the wedding party at the citrus clubStopping traffic for some photos in downtown Orlando Windy days always make for fun veil photosFun orange and gray details throughout the reception siteAmanda’s beautiful bouquetThe happy coupleThe Citrus ClubThe introductionSpeeches from the wedding party had everyone laughingCake!First dance as husband and wifeSpecial moment between father and daughterDancing the night away

a few night portraits of the lovely coupleA farewell showering of orange and ivory rose petalsOff to Italy!

Solutions Bridal Designer House “Look Book” photo shoot

admin — Fri, 11 May 2012 15:44:28 +0000

I recently had the honor of photographing the new Look Book for Solutions Bridal Designer House here in Orlando. I teamed up with the amazingly talented hair & makeup artist, Simone Rosas of Makeover Station, along with styling masters, Tali and Kayleigh of Solutions. We always have such fun collaborating together on these shoots. As an artist and photographer, having the opportunity to be creative and possess the “anything goes” attitude in my shoots, refreshes my creative juices. So, instead of an environment, I opted to photograph our beautiful models in front of a few colorful and textured backdrops to keep the focus solely on the dresses and accessories. Since the shoot took place at my house, we also took advantage of some of the areas inside, including my lovely vintage claw-foot bathtub. (Yes, that is the one feature that sold me when house hunting…) A special thank you to our fabulous, sweet, and beautiful models, Lily, Carrie, and Lindsey…you all were so wonderful to work with! xoxo – Abby

HAIR & MAKEUP: Simone Rosas of Makeover Station

DRESSES: Marisa, Rivini, & Kenneth Pool by Solutions Bridal

ACCESSORIES: Paris by Deborah Moreland, DESLA, Erin Cole Couture Bridal

BACKDROPS: Drop it Modern

MODELS: Lily, Carrie, and Lindsey

PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANT: Kate McLean

Introducing sweet and sassy Lily…

…we had so much fun playing with different accessories and props. I LOVE the knit gloves we added to her ensemble which I purchased at an antique store over a decade ago…I knew there would be a use for them, eventually.

…Playful and energetic are two words to describe Lily’s personality.

…and oh so pretty.

A classic Etiquette book from 1950…

A perfect match with Lily’s eyeglasses and dress.

And onto a stunning hot pink brocade and velvet backdrop by Drop it Modern.

Tali and Kayleigh played with glamourous gold accessories and an over-the-top veil…totally fit the mood we were going for.

And now introducing Carrie, so classic and graceful.

…and might I add delightful.

and SO angelic…

And introducing Lindsey: fabulous and fierce.

…and an absolute joy to work with.

and introducing Mr. Rook, my handsome boy.

and lastly, the claw-foot tub series…

with the most amazing light.

xoxo – Abby

A “behind-the-scenes” pic of all the lovely couture gowns in my living room…heaven!

Aneska and Colin’s Wedding – April 7th – The Ritz-Carlton, Orlando

admin — Wed, 09 May 2012 17:28:54 +0000

The weather couldn’t be better for Aneska and Colin’s beautiful outdoor wedding at The Ritz-Carlton here in Orlando. We began our day by meeting Aneska up in her bridal suite where her stunning Pronovias wedding gown and Jimmy Choos were anxiously waiting to be photographed. This wedding had so many lovely details it was very easy to get lost in photographing every little thing. One of the special details we photographed during the getting ready hour was a beautiful picture of Aneska’s Grandmother in a frame. I found an area of beautiful light, (something easy to do in the Ritz), and placed this picture frame amongst Aneska’s wedding jewelry, garter, shoes, and perfume. Something I thought to be rather special and symbolic for Aneska to remember. Shortly after she was dressed, her groom Colin made his way up for their “first look” moment in the peaceful silence of their wedding suite. With Aneska’s permission of course, I quietly hid in the bathroom and photographed their first moment of seeing each other for the first time. It was quite touching and the light was amazing. Aneska’s bouquet was another detail that we loved. She had gardenias placed throughout which smelled so good! Gardenias are my absolute favorite and have such a potent and amazing smell. Their ceremony took place under a gazebo draped with white shears just before sundown. The sky was a faint blue the clouds casted a pink hue, perfect lighting for an outdoor ceremony. Guests sipped on cocktails and witnessed Aneska and Colin exchange vows. The reception details were quite stunning with tones of lilac, silver, and ivory throughout. As the night set in, the candlelight grew more apparent and set a romantic tone to the whole reception. The Mojito was the signature cocktail and guests were entertained by an authentic Panamanian dance performance, a nod to Aneska’s Panamanian heritage. After dinner and a little bit of dancing, everyone headed indoors to an “After Glow” party to finish the night off with lots more dancing to a blend of hip-hop, old school rap, and classic rock by DJ Lyv Wyr. Aneska and Colin truly had one beautiful wedding and I am so blessed to have had the joy of photographing it. Congratulations to you both! xoxo – Abby

CEREMONY & RECEPTION: The Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes, Orlando, FL

COORDINATOR: Susie Weiss of Wonderful Weddings

DRESS: Pronovias

SHOES: Jimmy Choo

HAIR & MAKEUP: LGCD Inc.

VIDEO: Perfect Sky Productions

FLORAL DESIGN: Flourish Productions

DJ: White Rose Entertainment & DJ Lyv Wyr

Aneska’s beautiful Pronovias wedding gown…

…and her lovely Choos.

All of her sweet details.

Colin suiting up…

Colors of lilac and ivory were everywhere in their details.

Even in Colin’s suit…

Hair and makeup…

Getting ready…

Aneska’s Sister perfecting her train.

…and her jewelry.

So pretty…

Loved her earrings from Solutions Bridal…

Patiently waiting to see Colin for the first time…

I captured these hiding in darkness in the bathroom, a first for me…

…
But loved how they turned out.

A beautiful and happy moment…

Heading out for their portraits…love how blue the sky is.

And over to the Citrus Garden to capture their official wedding photos.

A few bridals…

And a slight gust of wind in her veil, perfect for their portraits.

and here too.

Two of my favorite shots from their day…

And of course we can’t forget the groom…

Ceremony details. Purple rose petals everywhere…

Pre-ceremony cocktail hour in the perfect temperature!

Sunset, let the ceremony begin…

Sweet little ones…

Aneska and her Brother ready to walk down the aisle.

The processional.

The picturesque sky…

Love this quiet moment…

And the light on Aneska and Colin’s faces…

The ring bearer’s very important job.

Kiss!

Just married!

Party time!

Susie and her talented team at Wonderful Weddings and Flourish Design did quite an amazing job with the decor of their reception…

Signature “Mojito” cocktails for the Island flair…

Stunning hot pink uplighting and the deep blue dusk sky…

Their first dance.

…and cutting of the cake.

And even an authentic Panamanian dance performance…

No detail was left undone.

…and inside for the after glow and bouquet and garter.

Kiss goodnight.

Pretty & Playful…Leila and Erik’s “Day After” Session – Winter Park, Florida

admin — Wed, 02 May 2012 22:05:30 +0000

Leila and Erik exude happiness and humor, two traits that I love seeing when photographing couples. We spent an afternoon hanging out and taking photographs in some of the most beautiful light I’ve ever seen at Casa Feliz in Winter Park. It was seriously not work for me, we all had a great time and captured so many lovely photographs. A special thanks to the beautiful and historic Casa Feliz and Rebekah Singleton for her stunning makeup! xoxo – Abby

Liz + Mike are engaged!

admin — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:54:56 +0000

It’s such a treat when I have the opportunity to photograph such warm-hearted people. Liz and Mike are just that and have such a great energy. We started off their classic Winter Park engagement session right outside my studio on Park Ave. The roses and gardenias were in full bloom and you could smell the amazing fragrance everywhere. Liz and Mike’s style is a mixture of classic prep with a sophisticated lines, with a laid back twist. I couldn’t get enough of the blue hues and their striking blue eyes. A perfect match! Later on, they dressed down with another nod to the blue tones, but more casual, perfect for their walk in the woods with their adorable doggies Colton and Starry. We ended the evening by catching up over fabulous food at The Ravenous Pig, a ridiculously wonderful gastropub here in town. Thanks Liz and Mike for a lovely afternoon in Winter Park!, see you in December!! xoxo – Abby

Sneak Peek! Couture Dress shoot with Solutions Bridal Designer House…Orlando, FL

admin — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:18:50 +0000

Amongst all of our fabulous Spring weddings, we here at Liga Photography get to have a little fun with bridal fashion from time to time. A couple of weeks ago, I teamed up with the wonderfully talented Simone Rosas of Makeover Station and the lovely ladies at Solutions Bridal Designer House to photograph for their new website and Look Book. Here are just three beautiful images from our shoot, much more to come soon! xoxo – Abby

“Classically Chic” The wedding story of Jessica and Todd – Sarasota, Florida – March 31st, 2012

admin — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 20:09:54 +0000

My Spring so far has been quite a busy one and it all started off with photographing Jessica and Todd’s beautiful Sarasota wedding at the historic Field Club. I can’t say enough about this couple, they’re truly two wonderful people and their day was beyond perfection. However, it didn’t come without possible weather complications. Luckily, the two major down pours that occurred were perfectly timed before and just after their outdoor ceremony. Thankfully, the only thing the storms left behind was an absolutely exquisite sunset to enjoy. Jessica wore a stunning Vera Wang gown and Christian Louboutin stilettos, which I had the joy of photographing. Thank you Jessica! Her bridesmaids wore long chiffon gowns in a rich navy blue hue, while Todd and his groomsmen looked regal in their gray suits and navy ties. Simple and elegant, two words that I say describe the couple to a “T”. Jessica and Todd did not leave any detail out. From flip flops for guests to change their tired dancing feet into, to late night burgers, fries, and a night cap “cocktail”, their family and friends had quite an unforgettable experience to say the least. And for entertainment, Jessica and Todd had the killer “Texas Unlimited” band straight from Austin. They rocked the reception and had everyone on the dance floor, including a quick cameo by Jessica’s Mother, Darla. Too adorable! Jessica and Todd accomplished a truly successful wedding and I am so happy and honored to have been a part of their day. Enjoy the imagery below!

xoxo – Abby

LOCATION: Field Club

DRESS: Vera Wang

SHOES: Christian Louboutin

HAIR: Ana Molinari

VIDEOGRAPHY: Cabana Films

PLANNING: Engaging Affairs

INVITATIONS: Wiregrass Weddings

CALLIGRAPHY: Caren Milman

BAND: Texas Unlimited Band

FLOWERS: Perfect Settings

Hello Christian…it’s been way too long.

Jessica’s engagement ring…I love everything about it.

Her lovely bridesmaids and some of my favorite details…

…and hello Vera.

Introducing the bride, Jessica…she’s so excited!

A little fun with her shoes and jewelry…

Heather and Emily, her Maid & Matron of Honor doing their MOH duties…

Jessica’s Mother surprising her with the same six pence that her Father gave her on her wedding day…love this moment.

More lovely details…

Love the image of her Mother’s wedding portrait in the background…

Dad seeing the bride for the first time…

A little family love.

Safely boarded the trolly just as the rain came pouring down.

Glad I could capture this beautiful portrait of Jessica before I got drenched.

And introducing her groom, Todd…

The beautiful and historic Field Club.

More lovely details…

Time for portraits, Jess and I had a blast. The light was stunning!

Beautiful…

Loved these tall glass doors opening up to the ceremony site…and the light coming through them.

Jess and her bridesmaids, just after the storm. Love the color palette.

The ladies having some fun before the ceremony.

…and the sun came out just in time so we could capture these lovely bridal portraits.

Sweet moments…

Lovely.

Todd and his groomsmen and ushers…one good looking’ group of guys I must say.

Reading a letter from Jessica just before his walk down the aisle…got me even a little emotional.

Wedding details, the glass bottles hanging from the trees were so enchanting.

The processional…

A sweet moment…

A little “peek” from Jess…

Loved all the happy faces surrounding them.

Including theirs.

The kiss..

And the recessional…so happy.

An intimate moment of congratulations…

And back out to photograph the family entire wedding party just before it rained…again.

The lighting couldn’t have been better.

Love this candid shot of Jessica.

And now headed indoors to photograph their official portraits amongst the beautiful Spanish architecture.

Lovely…

And now back out after the second storm and again, the light is perection.

Love the energy between these two…

Pink hues casting on the sky just as the sun set.

All of the lovely reception details. Simple, understated, and elegant…

The escort cards…so creative.

Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Todd Johnson!

Some of my favorite dancing shots.

A dance with Dad…

…and one with Mom.

Now it’s time to party…

Cutting of the cake…

Texas Unlimited keeping the crowd on their feet.

How fitting.

Love this shot of Jess and her Father.

Happily Married!

A few sneak peeks from Jessica and Todd’s wedding day…

admin — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 22:37:22 +0000

I couldn’t resist. I’ve been staring at these images all week and can’t NOT post at least a couple of my favorites from Jessica and Todd’s spectacular Sarasota wedding. So here you go, much more to come next week!

xoxo -Abby

The lovely Jessica on her way to her ceremony.

One of my favorite portraits of Jessica and Todd taken during a rain storm that came through…

…and one of my favorites taken just after the storm passed. More to come!

“Love at first drive”…Amanda and Alex’s Engagement Portraits – Winter Park, Florida

admin — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 19:33:38 +0000

Engagement sessions are some of the best times I can experience with clients. Without a wedding time line over our heads, we are able to cut loose, kick back, and have fun. Which is the perfect recipe for a successful E-Session. And when you add a fabulous prop as the classic vintage Rolls Royce you see below, even more magic happens! Amanda and Alex are a lot like a Rolls actually. Both are classic in style, both have appreciation for timeless details, and both are a whole lot of fun to be around. I would say it’s love at first drive. And to be even more philosophical, a Rolls Royce is a lot like a marriage too. You must be patient, move forward at a steady pace, respect the engineering, and really slow down before going over speed bumps. I could go on, but I think it’s best we just get to the good stuff below…

xoxo – Abby

How can you not love a classic Rolls?

Introducing Amanda and Alex…

…fun-loving, stylish, smart, and adorable.

Practicing their first dance…

I’ve learned there are many ways to photograph in and around the Rolls…

…and add some beautiful afternoon sun, and we’re golden!

A classic portrait.

Loving her pink shoes!

Sun roof love…

Kicking back with the Sunday Times…One of their favorite things to do.

Through the window…

…and peeking in the car door.

Wedding bells are near!

A classic gentleman.

What would this shoot be if we didn’t add some vintage suitcases to boot?

Until then…

Baby Aubrie’s Spring portraits – Orlando, Florida

admin — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:53:44 +0000

Spring has officially arrived and what better way to celebrate warmer weather than to…get naked! Hehe, well at least that goes for sweet baby Aubrie. Isn’t she adorable? You have got to love a baby’s soft skin and rosy cheeks. Here are a few of my favorites below from Danielle, Matt, and Aubrie’s Spring shoot.

xoxo – Abby

Look at that adorable little smile!

..and her matching white hat and bloomers.

Mom and Dad laughing with her…so sweet.

…and here too.

baby giggles…

Almost ready to take her first steps.

Hangin’ out.

…with Daddy.

Such a sweet family.