It's the magical time of the year: family and friends get together to celebrate the Christmas holidays and to welcome the New Year. It has been my great pleasure helping this beautiful Turks and Caicos family to spread their season wishes, sharing  images full of joy and love. Because a smile and a picture say it all!
Blue jeans and white tops, each one different and with a personal touch: dressing as one is often the keys to a perfect family portrait, avoiding the "matching" theme effect, but harmoniously fitting together.
Family vacation in the Caribbean + last year of high school = Turks and Caicos Senior Pictures! When Lauren contacted me to schedule the photo shoot, I did a little happy dance in my chair: I love to photograph seniors, especially girls. I love their energy, their beauty, their mix of self confidence and insecurities typical of the age.
Lauren is a charming girl, passionate about medicine and soccer. Her long legs and grace, her athletic body and smart brain, her loved for the family and plans for the future... an amazing woman in the making. We had a great time in the hour spent together!
Very soon people will say "Long Bay is the new Grace Bay": a 3 miles long beach on the southern coat of Providenciales, with clear water with 2-4 foot depths going out thousands of feet. With no people in sight and plenty of space to play, Long Bay it's the ideal place for a beautiful family portrait.
I met Christine, Ruben and their adorable kids in the early morning, when the little ones are happy and full of energy. The spacey and luminous room of  Windchaser Villa Mistral served as "photo studio", while the magnificent beach offered us the perfect background for a lifestyle session.
The TCFAF (Turks and Caicos Friends of the Arts Foundation) is proud to present the Turks & Caicos Panto: Jack and the Beanstalk. Written and Directed by Justine "J" Richardson and Cora Malcolm, this amazing performance guarantees lots of good laughters, fun and an unforgettable night suitable for the entire family.
A message from the Director: "What do I love about Panto? Everything... the chase, the monster, the song sheet, boys dressed as girls and girls dressed as boys. I love the colourful sets, the music, the laughter and the love story. I love that there are no rules and that everything goes. I love that this is often the first time someone will experience the magic of theatre and I love that this is an event the whole family can enjoy together. My one wish is that you love it too!" - Justine "J" Richardson.
Don't miss the show:Â Tuesday, Thursday or Friday at 7pm or Saturday for a Matinee at 2pm and again at 8pm.
"We are a fun group and have many personalities which will all come out. Trust me - you will never have so much fun shooting a family". Joy's introduction was right on the point! I happily captured a collection of fun family photos of the "8 J's and Veronica", while matching every word of Joy's description to each person.Â
To better describe the family feel, I want to use the phrase they shared with family and friends for the past Holiday Season: "Love your life and what you've been given. Search for your purpose and do it with a sense of gratitude and passion. Dreaming does matter. Laugh often. Appreciate the little things in life and enjoy them. Forgive, it free the soul. Recognize the special people you've been blessed to know. Live for today. Enjoy the moment."
First Thanksgiving and soon the Christmas Holidays: are you ready to send out your season greetings, write your letter to Santa, celebrate, and think about your New Year resolution? A beautiful family picture, taken in the world famous Grace Bay Turks & Caicos, can add the perfect touch of color to your card, email and gift. Sun-kissed and always fun, a beach family portrait stop moments in time, making your special vacation unforgettable.
Renae and John had a sweet and simple wedding at home, in Ohio. In view of their Turks & Caicos honeymoon, they chose to pack her bridal gown and his elegant linen suit to capture a beautiful collection of wedding pictures from Grace Bay to Leeward Beach.
I loved their editorial look, his easy going attitude and her stunning beauty - the Italian blood runs on Renae's veins (just like me!), giving her a mediterranean, exotic features (not like me).
Fabulous: it's the best world to describe Sheena and Chad's wedding at Villa Mandalay Turks and Caicos. An exclusive location, where fantasy is reality, a stunning couple, a fun bridal party, delightful guests and a fairytale lovestory.
When I think I've seen it all, a wedding like this come along and I'm completely enchanted. I first met Sheena, Kay (her mom) and Mandi (her sister) during their island site inspection, and it was "love at first sight": I liked every idea, detail and choice they made, but more important, I liked their genuine, sweet and beautiful personalities. In a matter of minute they welcomed me to the family, as I've been part of it forever. Then came Chad, his family, the surprises of the special day, and the wedding became my favorite event ever.
