Best of 2008

Below are some of my favorite images from weddings and engagement shoots for 2008. It was an honor to be part of so many amazing weddings and share so many special moments. direct link http://www.stephendohring.com/slideshows/2008Best/

Nicole & Joris Pass-a-Grille Beach FL Wedding

Nicole and Joris are the real deal, you can "feel" the happy energy all around them. They are both extremely nice and not just pleasant nice but "heart of gold" type nice. Not one frown, one grimace, or show of stress, just positive energy all day. Friends and family were exactly the same. Nicole looked and always does I assume, beyond beautiful, every image, expression, turn of her head was pictue perfect all day. Joris and his crew were the first recent wedding I have shot where the guys had up to date style tuxes with the thinner inseam and shorter break on the pants, they were stylin' and looked great. This was an ocean side wedding ceremony at Pass-a-Grille Pavillion directly on the beach. They privately secured the entire Black Palm Resturant just down the road for their reception. Oh yeah and the sunset was...well just look below.

Brooke & Joe - Safety Harbor, FL

Ya think these two put in a little time at the Gym?..... once and a while I suppose, Good looking people only make my job easier so waiting until deep into next year is going to be tough because I am already excited about this wedding. Brooke is planning way ahead so this is an important and special event and I will be honored to be part of it. Joe seems to have his role down as he knows it's all about the Bride. It is always tough on the guys doing all this picture stuff, all guys want to be manly and not look all girly, kissy, kissy for the camera. Joe reminds me of a special forces type guy but just a short conversation will tell you he is really nice and has a lot of depth to him. Brooke knows and you can't fake a real connection it's all the eyes.... enjoy the pics and slide show.

Hilary & Josh Wedding, Crystal Beach Florida

It was perfect weather for a Wedding this past Saturday. Every guest, friend or family member were all some of the nicest people you could meet. The older family members were so proud and supportive of all the kids and grandkids, it made for a great reception. To see all the images and order click here.
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Palma Ceia Country Club Wedding Tampa Fl - Kara and Tommy

It was a long time since the engagement shoot and Kara looked so beautiful I didn't even recognize her. We had to throw in some quick fashion shots during the day, I couldn't help my self. Tommy was happy all day. Though I like everyone to be themselves I tried to get him to look a little nervous for one shot and it wasn't working he kept smiling the whole time. If you think you see Sarah Palin (looking a little hotter than normal) in the slide show it's just Kara's mother. I was really impressed with the Palma Ceia Country Club in Tampa, the food was incredible, the staff extremely accomodating and the decor and grounds were great for pictures.

Sand Key Beach Clearwater Engagement shoot David and Andrea

The majority of shoots usually start slow with people warming up to the camera etc. Not these two, while I was still fiddleing with my camera they snapped into the session so easily you would think they teach seminars. They are so natural and comfortable with each other I think I will need extra memory cards for the wedding because there are going to be many amazing moments to capture. A storm came through just as I arrived on Sand Key Beach and around sunset the sky was a multitude of colors. The last image of the day (the last one below) feels like another country.

Don Cesar Beach Wedding Natalya and Eric

Just around fifteen guests for this elegant wedding at one of my favorite venues The Don Cesar. A light rain and a few select storm clouds seemed just to target the ceremony enough to actually feel nice and then reward us with the most amazing rainbow. No photoshop, it was an amazing day and evening. The relaxed energy of small intimate beach weddings are making them more and more popular. The Don is always just so classy. From the incredible food to the thoughful foot bath and towels at beachside for the guests and the endless photographic opportunities. Please enjoy the slide show, below a few of my favorites.