Joanna and Tony exemplify joy … almost literally, as I think Joanna’s multi-watt smile could be examined as a new alternative energy source! It was such an honor to have them fly me to Florida for their Ritz Carlton Naples wedding. What an intensely beautiful place. The moment I pulled up the evening before, I had to jump out of the car to photograph the sunset on my iPhone, because my bags were still packed, and it was an opportunity I couldn’t bear to miss. People show up each night on to stand there and applaud the sunset the moment the sun crosses the horizon.
Yes, location isn’t everything — I’ve photographed weddings I’ve loved in gymnasiums — but this sort of scene really didn’t hurt. More important, though, was what an uplifting, hilarious day it was. To see Joanna and Tony’s love for each other and their family in such a spectacular place was unforgettable.
