South Florida Live Music: John and John at the Speakeasy

It's been awhile since I've posted and I've got so much to share! Does anyone ever feel like they're so busy that just by waking up in the morning they're running late? Luckily I have yoga and a meditation practice to keep things in focus. Speaking of meditation, there's an event slated to happen on October 11th (11.11.11)  at the Bubble in Ft Lauderdale that I was invited to participate in. I'll be exhibiting some artwork and leading a guided meditation or two throughout the event. More details to come...

Last night was a great show for live music at the Speakeasy in Lake Worth. It was my first time there and as always Reed Fischer, of the Broward Palm Beach New Times, adequately summed up the the very eventful evening.Here's my pictorial commentary:

John Ralston attempts to rock his own face off.

Twinsies!


John, Dan Bonebrake (bass), and Jeff Snow (drums).

Jesse Dalton receiving applause for his drumming and memorization skills.

Jonathan Wilkins providing the tunes between sets.


Dan Bonebrake attacking his guitar.

Chris Horgan appreciates all fans. Here he plays for some ants walking across the stage...

An unkown person reads a sweet paper...

David Vanderslice begins his set. Wow, look at that rembrandt lighting! My instructor at the Art Institute of Ft Lauderdale, Mr. Sheffield, would be proud.
ET audition?
Then John invited this guy onstage....
...to PROPOSE to his girlfriend!

She said "yes!"
Luckily there was a photographer to capture the moment! :)
John invited them to dance while he played his next tune
in celebration.

And they all jammed together happily ever after.

The End.


For more images from the night, visit my flickr page.

2010: Through my Lens

So here's what I was putting together that I didn't want to rush. I hope you like & ENJOY!



What a range of subjects! People and their stories intrigue me, as well as music and nature. So what kind of photographer am I? A GOOD one, I'd hope you'd say!

This has been a very special year both personally and professionally. I got married, and photographed many lovely couples getting married including some very close friends! I've said before, I'm so lucky that I get to celebrate my love of photography by photographing those who are in love!

I did my first printed interviews with CityLink Magazine, and New Times. I began freelancing with Broward-Palm Beach New Times.

I met some amazing people along the way and am already busy with projects to make this year even more fulfilling (is that possible?!)

Thank you for you support!

In Love and Gratitude,

Monica

2010's LAST Photoshoot!: Chris and Bekah, Maternity Session

Happy New Year Everyone! Here's an image from my photoshoot this morning with Chris and Bekah, who are expecting their little one in February:



May this year bring you peace of mind, good health, and plenty of joy!

Love,

Monica

Event Photography: Corporate Holiday Party, West Palm Beach

Hailing form Northern Michigan, it's days like today that I am reminded why it's great to live in South Florida! The weather was gorgeous, especially after this cold snap we've had. I know "cold" to Floridians will never compete with the Lake effect snow and wind chill factors that reach into the negatives as is common "up North," but 37 degrees absolutely felt cold to me in comparison to Florida's humidity and heat. Here are a couple images from a corporate holiday party that took place today at the National Crouquet Center in West Palm Beach.



I didn't even know this place exsisted and am so excited about the discovery! They host events and are very open to having newcomers out on the course. Althought I was enjoying the weather and always love photographing the Kitson and Partners crew, I made sure to grab an events schedule and a menu as I'd really like to get a group of friends together to go play croquet!