Syd's Birthday! | Ft. Lauderdale Bat Mitzvah Photographer

Syd’s 13.  She had an amazing birthday party.

I love “teen” parties.  Bat Mitzvah’s, Bar Mitzvah’s, Quinceneras, Sweet Sixteens…. You can’t beat the music or the energy.  There’s really nothing quite like it.

I actually have to break this post into two parts.  The first being the party, and the second being the photo booth.

First rule to a great party is great music.  They definitely have Adam from DJ Classik Miami to thank for that.

oh…and btw…this is a long one!

Look at this face.  You’re going to see him on the Disney Channel someday!

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National Down Syndrome Society "Buddy Walk" | Ft. Lauderdale Photographer

My amazing friend Daniella, invited me be a part of “Team Alex” and walk with her family for the 2010 National Down Syndrome Society’s 2010 Buddy Walk held on Hollywood Beach.  Her brother, Alex, was born 10 years ago with Down Syndrome.  For the last 10 years her family and friends have participated in the Buddy Walk to celebrate Alex and to promote understanding and acceptance of people with Down syndrome.  I met Daniella first about a year ago.  She was Owen’s soccer coach at the YMCA.  I am truly inspired by Daniella and her dedication to her brother, siblings, and family. (I photographed the love Daniella shares with her siblings over the summer.  Check it out here!)

The Buddy Walk was full of beautiful families celebrating their children and the love that they have for each other.

For more information on Down Syndrome and how you can get involved in the next Buddy Walk click here!!!

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A Baby Shower…

No details were spared for this gorgeous baby shower held Saturday at Steak 954 at the W Hotel on Ft. Lauderdale Beach.   This mom is celebrating the arrival of a baby girl.  With a toddler boy already at home, and a precious baby girl on the way, life can’t get any more perfect.  Congratulations!!!  I hope to meet baby Marlow when she arrives!

Venue: Steak 954 @ the W Hotel Ft. Lauderdale

Flowers: Flowers and Found Objects

Cake & custom cookies: We Take the Cake

As the guests were saying their final goodbyes, I couldn’t help myself but play around and capture some of the details of all the frilly girlie things!

Won’t Big Brother have lots of new things to play with and explore!

Cafe Bambini

These adorable twins celebrated their second birthday surrounded by family and friends at Cafe Bambini in Aventura, Florida.  Having two kids of my own, I’ve been to quite a few of these indoor play spaces.  Cafe Bambini is a step ahead of the rest in its attention to detail!  Gorgeous, open, clean, and beautiful.  Not to mention the bank of floor to ceiling windows let in the most DELICIOUS natural light.  I’d love to have a natural light studio space just like this!

Also, the super adorable cute tutu outfit worn by the birthday girl is another Pickle Juice custom design!

Cakes designed by Jenny of Pastry is Art.

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Happy Birthday!!!!!!

The most adorable little boy, in one of my favorite families (you can see them here), turned 4 this weekend.