8:52 AM

Almost that time...

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Last year this was the result of a pumpkin carving get together that I thought was so much fun!

This year I'll be shooting West Palm Beach's Moonfest Festival for Broward/Palm Beach New Times! Can't wait to share the slideshow....looks like I'll be dressing as a photographer for my costume this year.

In the meantime, check out my FIRST ever gig shooting for the New Times HERE. It was the amazing indie Art Fair, Stitchrock, organized by local cupcake connoisseur Miss Amanda Linton.
9:13 AM

Palm Beach Gardens Bridal Shower for Justine

I had the pleasure of photographing a friend's bridal shower! Justine will be marrying Greg in less than one month. I'll also be photographing their wedding and if this shower is any sign of things to come, you'll be sure to know why I'm honored...the whole event this past Saturday was just beautiful! From the hibiscus iced tea to the gourmet buffet, to the devotion of the guests to honor Justine's committment to the blessed life that we know she and Greg will share together. Here are just a few photos of the day:

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The Atmosphere

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Table Settings

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The Food!

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Tasty Hibiscus Tea

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The Beautiful Bride-to-Be and the Flowergirl

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The Cake (Yum!)

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Some of the Lovely Guests

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Traditions

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Junior Bridesmaids and the Flowergirl practicing their Smiles

Thank you Justine for an opportunity to share in your joy. You're going to make a beautiful bride!
11:43 AM

Palm Beach County Photographer Documents Three Rockstar Mom-to-Be's

PLEASE READ:New Times Magazine article.

So we did this photoshoot a couple months ago. The girls were amazing and so full of energy! Thank you to each of them for allowing me to document this special time in their lives! Also, many thanks to Courtney Hambright for loving the photo in the first place.

All Images Copyright Monica McGivern. No image to be used without prior permission of photographer.
Jezek, Snow, and DiValentine

My favorite part of being a photographer is learning to see the passion and abundance that others are grateful for in their lives. I am grateful for the opportunity to be a photographer, and this allows me to see the spirit in others. To me, this is the essence of each photo project I embark upon. Thank you Courtney for combining my photographic vision of the beautiful spirits which Tiffany, Susan and Valerie embody, into an alluring portrait of words.

AND last but certainly not least is a huge THANK YOU (capital letters!) to one of my mentors "in the biz," Rhea Lewis. Rhea was the one who supplied the "l," "o," "v," and "e" for this photoshoot both literally and figuratively speaking. I knew how Susan was feeling when she said in the article that I made them feel "so special and beautiful" because this is exactly how I felt when I had the opportunity to be photographed by Rhea during my bridal portrait session.

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Bridal Portrait of me by Rhea Lewis


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Look for more of this session on Rhea's facebook page

Rhea has taught me so much from the business of photography to the amazing talent it takes to create a fine art baby portrait. So thank you Rhea for all of your help with this shoot and beyond! :)
12:46 AM

YES!

Chris Horgan (of Eskimohunter/Sweet Bronco fame) said I was a good singer. Courtney, my ego loves your boyfriend.

7:12 AM

10.10.10- Worldwide Moment Captured

Here's my "Worldwide Moment" image captured at 10:10am (6:10am EST!)

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My internal clock has had me working LATE in the evenings so I knew 6:10 would come early. About 5 minutes before the "moment" happened I decided what I wanted to shoot. I had some paint laying around from my cd album cover experimentations. Since John Lennon's 70th birthday celebration had just passed, it's a tribute to him.
5:10 PM

Palm Beach County Photographer Documents Local Band

Wow what a busy last couple of months! So many photos to share...here's a few photos from the shoot last night with "Luna Rex." The band contacted me after they had won a huge competition sponsored by Gator Cases. Luna Rex won the grand prize of a complete custom outfitting of cases for their band! In addition they got a professional photoshoot to document all of their precious new winnings. So I was honored to be recommended by the band and Gator Cases accepted! While I work on the final commercial images, here are a few fun ones taken at the very impressive Dc Rhearsal in downtown West Palm Beach. What a great space to shoot photos! (I hear there rates for rehearsal space are great too.) Anyway, thank you to everyone involved. Enjoy these:

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*Dc Rehearsal does not condone underground betting on arm wrestling matches

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Jon-Guitar/lead vocals

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Paul-Guitar

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Heath-Bass Guitar

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Angel-Percussion

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Just for fun.

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