Palm Beach {Fine Art Photography}

In preparation for an upcoming sunrise maternity session, I did a test run of this gorgeous Jupiter Island location. It was one of those days where the ocean was warmer than the air. I love those days!

When Fun and Work are Interchangeable: South Florida Freelance Photographer

In the attempt to just have a fun social night I decided that I was going to focus on just enjoying the of Montreal show in Miami, and I did. Although, I have to confess, I couldn't resist the urge to take a few photos.

I don't know who I was trying to kid, I always bring my camera, "just in case."

Even when I'm not "working," I'm still working. I love being a professional photographer! 

Acro-stage diving.

Adam and Dana, oM sales team. ;)

Two man wolf pack.

Laser Wolf pack.

The Aftermath.

And tonight the "work" continues. Stay tuned for Eddie Vedder pics, the slideshow will be going up on Monday at Broward Palm Beach New Times.

Palm Beach County Editorial Photographer: Oktoberfest & Beer...Holy Mackerel!

UPDATE #2: Oktoberfest across the U.S. slideshow containing several of my images posted on Miami New Times. View here.
UPDATE: 2012 Oktoberfest slideshow is up at browardpalmbeach.com!

Remember this story of the local craft brew craze I photographed for Broward Palm Beach New Times? Well, one of the people featured in the story was local brew master, Bobby Gordash, of Holy Mackerel (tasty!) beers.

This week Bobby contacted me with exciting news!  An actual brewery is in place. Named, "The Mack House," Holy Mackerel’s Nano Brewery is located at 9118 State Road 84, Ridge Plaza, in Davie, Florida.

Bobby Gordash of Holy Mackerel beer. Originally photographed for Broward Palm Beach New Times.

Originally photographed for Broward Palm Beach New Times.

"Like" Holy Mackerel on Facebook.

In other beer news, tonight I'll be heading out to capture the yearly celebration of Oktoberfest. Here's an expert's advice on how to survive this year's event. Wise words from New Times' Rebecca Dittmar. You can trust her, she drinks from an authentic stein.

You are INVITED: South Florida Fine Art

Location Scouting: South Florida

Despite the sun, the weather finally dipped into a temperature which warrented a "snuggle alert." My self-assigned task yesterday was to do some test-shooting in and around the Boca Raton area. I have an engagement shoot coming up this weekend and I wamt to keep my portfolio fresh by shooting in a new location.

Here were a few of my discoveries:

Found this beach with some nice rock formations:












It's cold to us Floridians!



Perfect surfing weather though:



The Hillsboro Lighthouse:



If you look closely, you can see this pelican is shivering...maybe that's just me?



Wow, this location doesn't even seem like Florida anymore!



Then the sun began to set, time for just a few more images:   
                                                       











Ah, Florida Winter!!

Art Basel 2011: South Florida Photography & Ecology

If you're a fan of my Photography by Monica page on Facebook you may have seen that I was invited to show work at Art Basel this year! Everytime an oppotunity comes along I realize my gratitude and don't know where to begin thanking people. It's all connected in one way or the other. One opportunity connects to the next, but most recently I need to thank Brady Newbill for his generosity in extending me an introduction to Breven Angaelica Warren, the host of the Angaelica Show where my work will be displayed. (I met Brady through his brother Travis, whom I met through the New Times crew, and the thread of gratitude continues....)

If you have some time/interest, please take a moment to check out Angaelica.com, which is a non-profit eco-organization expressing socially conscious messages through and for the support of artists. Sounds perfect for me, right? (I thought so too.) Most importantly, if you're going to be amongst the festivities in Miami, try to make it to the show!

Hope to see you soon!

Show Dates: December 1st-4th
Address: 2060 NW 1st Ave, Miami FL 33127

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.