Picture This~ by Dorine Pederzani: 2013 A Year In The Making

Wow, it's been so long since my last update and so much has happened.
Simply Dorine Photography is growing and becoming well known in Titusville and beyond. My latest adventure is entering the, 2013 WPPI 16x20 Photo and Album Competition. Now why would I put an image up for critiquing, I'm not sure myself. The level of skill photographers bring to this competition is absolutely staggering. Their work is impeccable, and as I've been told by one affiliate from the competition, "'This is, best of the best', so bring your best stuff," he encouraged me.
You can view the winners of last years competition here: http://wppi16x20.com/index.shtml

Maternity Shoot with Melissa Kincaid

To get caught up with my blog let me tell you some of the events that have transpired. I've had engagements shoots, weddings, newborn and maternity shoots; so I'll share a few images of each with you.

Melissa & Walter Kincaid

Baby Damon's Newborn Shoot

Earlier this month (January 6th), Perfect Wedding Guide had their first annual Bridal Show in Melbourne, FL. that was very successful for us. We met a lot of amazing future brides. I gave away a Glamour Photo Session in PWG's raffle. And I ran my own raffle simultaneously during the bridal show for a, "Mini Valentine's Day Photo Shoot". And the winning couple is, Dianna Humphries & Ben Thornton of Melbourne, Fl. We have a planned photo shoot set for February 2nd (Groundhog Day) on the beach at either, Jetty Park or Cherie Downs, both lovely beaches with plenty of sand dunes and ambiance.
Looking back to October, I did the fastest maternity shoot for, Melissa Kincard, who wasn't feeling her best that day. The pictures turned out great, she sported the biggest smile for not feeling well, and I was fast enough to take a few extra photos for dramatic purpose only. We were lucky to do the shoot when we did for one week later little Damon was born. Plans were already made for the newborn shoot so in November one week after he was born we did his pictures with a Christmas theme.

Joseph Nardone & Audrey Neal

I had a wedding also planned in November for, Joseph Nardone and Audrey Neal, to tie the knot; but it was a spur of the moment decision to take their engagement pictures. So here we go again, one week before the wedding we're taking pictures in historic downtown Titusville in the evening after work hours. It turned cold and windy and we lost our light, but the pictures came out great anyway. Titusville is a quaint place for photo sessions because of it's dated buildings and nestled courtyards that just beckon for visitors. And with the Christmas season upon us it was decked out with colorful bright lights. Mostly I use the buildings as a backdrop, it kept everything looking 'old world' with it's muted colors.

Right after the Nardone's wedding, I had another booked for, Jose De Hoyas and Angel Urrutia. It was a lovely wedding that was fast pace and loads of fun. I sent pictures of Jose and Angel's engagement to, Perfect Wedding Guide Magazine (Orlando) for publication. What a delight to have my work seen in a magazine with a broad circulation as theirs in the wedding world (you can view my image on page 41); plus I'm still submitting my work to others.

Recently I received a call from Susan Coggins and David James, together they host, The Wedding Zone, a radio program for and about the wedding industry on WMEL 1300am. We did a recorded interview where I had the opportunity to introduce myself and speak about my style and my wedding photography business. My interview will be aired on, Saturday, January 26th at 9:30am. Susan is very savvy in the wedding planning industry being the owner of, Wedding Belles, Inc; a bride's one stop venue for a stress free wedding day; and David James, is a very prominent person in the organization and planning of Perfect Wedding Guide Bridal Shows throughout the east coast of Florida.
Well I sufficiently brought, Picture This, blog up to date. Last year was a series of small steps for my business, Simply Dorine Photography, but 2013 is already showing leaps and bounds. Enjoy the images.