What a great time we had photographing Duane Lawson and Colleen Harris wedding at The Club Continental in Jacksonville, Florida over Labor Day Weekend. The weather was just perfect with blue skies, nice warm day that was not too hot but has some pretty crazy humidity. But that is expected when shooting in Florida in a tropical setting. The Club Continental was the perfect location for this couple and to show off their personal style and tropical location.

Duane & Colleen have known each other for 9 years now and have dated for half of those years! Duane attended the same church as Colleen and once they started dating they were high school sweethearts for the remaining years and throughout some years of college. Due to the long distance relationship, Duane being at UF in Florida, and Colleen being at Ohio State, they decided to break things off but to continue being friends. They pursued a long distance relationship from Chicago to California (2,071 miles!) for 8 months. With Duane’s Navy transfer from San Diego, CA to Jacksonville, FL, Colleen decided to join him in the move to the Sunshine State! She bought a one way ticket from Chicago to San Diego, embarked on a once-in-a-lifetime USA Cross Country Road trip with Duane & now they are both happily settled in their new home in Jacksonville!

I was told that all you need in life is love and everything else will fall in to place. Duane and Colleen had such a strong love connection that in the end they ended up happily ever after in Jacksonville, Florida.

Congratulations Colleen and Duane. We wish you the best of luck in life, love and happiness! Here is a teaser photo from your amazing day. I think it pretty much sums up the day and your love. When I get the rest done in the next coming weeks I will post more.

Enjoy your honeymoon!

Jacksonville Wedding Photographers - Photos by Nick

WOW, what an amazing wedding we had this past Friday at the Doubletree Hotel Pittsburgh and St Marys Church in Cecil, PA with Jacquelyn and Brandon. Despite the rain that was much needed for ALL of Pittsburgh’s grass and flowers, we had an amazing time and were still able to get some fun pictures outdoors with the lovely bride and groom. The DJ Pifemaster was nothing but amazing! Robert and his wife had people on the dance floor from the second the party started. They even took some really cool photos of the party. If you want a DJ who is good then look somewhere else but if you want a DJ who is amazing then you need to book this guy.

Friday just was a lot of fun but Jacquelyn and her husband Brandon wanted to meet up and get some more pictures at Robin Hill park in Coraopolis, PA. So I met them and did some more intimate photos to show off the amazing dress she wore. Today we had nothing but bright blue skies and lots of color and fun.

Enjoy the photos and thank you for looking. Please feel free to share with others.

I just got my taxes back from my accountant and I have to say, Tom Paolo and his wife Darlene are the best. They have been a family friend of ours for over 20 years and I have watched Tom work his magic and find the best ways for you to spread your money. They know their stuff inside and out. If you run a small business then they are the people you need to see. I promise you will not be disappointed!!!

If you need to find a good accountant for your taxes for futre, I suggest you contact Tom and Darlene Paolo at at 412.885.0580 of visit them at their office located at The Shoppes at Caste Village in Whitehall, PA.

Thank again Tom and Darlene for helping me with my taxes and for also helping all my friends and family that we sent to you this year.

The other day my wife was shopping on etsy looking for a gift for her mother. She ran across this really wonderful vendor on there that had some pretty nice jewelry for some really great prices. We later found out that she also has a bridal shop with some pretty cool lounge gear for the brides and bridal party. Check her out and her great items.

Thanks for looking.

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A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to photographer the Volpatti – Cloonan Wedding in Bethel Park, PA and the reception was held at the South Hills Country Club. We had a lot of fun as usual photographing this really fun family. I get the chance to work with some more of their family members this new years eve. For the Volpatti wedding I brought along one of my assistants Tony Caggiano to help capture this special day.

I love photographing fall weddings as the mood is just right, things are cool out but have a warm touch to them and the light is just amazing when you can find it before it goes down.

Check out a few of the photos I took along with a few Tony did.

Enjoy!!!

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For all you music lovers, you have the check out this band called Rich Mahogany and the Leather Bound Books. The lead singer from The Borderless Puzzle is in Rich Mahogany and helps take this band to the top. With Scott Lewis on drums with Joe Stiles vocals, this is a must see band. Check them out on facebook to find out where they place next

Rich Mahogany and the Leather Bound Books

From what I hear, they are also going to do weddings, so snag them up while you can.

Also check out The Borderless Puzzle with their newly released album and a soon to be revamped website. The Borderless Puzzles Site is being done by Chris Schucknecht who is a really awesome web designer.

Dont miss out on this great Pittsburgh band and if your looking for a new website, make sure you contact Chris.

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For all you music lovers, you have the check out this band called Rich Mahogany and the Leather Bound Books. The lead singer from The Borderless Puzzle is in Rich Mahogany and helps take this band to the top. With Scott Lewis on drums with Joe Stiles vocals, this is a must see band. Check them out on facebook to find out where they place next

Rich Mahogany and the Leather Bound Books

Also check out The Borderless Puzzle with their newly released album and a soon to be revamped website. The Borderless Puzzles Site is being done by Chris Schucknecht who is a really awesome web designer.

Dont miss out on this great Pittsburgh band and if your looking for a new website, make sure you contact Chris.