Destination Weddings

While I don’t photograph many weddings here the United States, I truly love Destination Weddings.  Couples running off to far away exotic places to celebrate their love and future together.  It’s so romantic and you can just feel the love in the air.

I think I love these small destination weddings so much because that it what my husband and I did so many years ago in Mykonos, Greece.  We didn’t have a photographer of course so all we have is one little image taken by a tourist or a local (I don’t quite remember) who was walking by after maybe stopping at the little cafe in the harbor of Mykonos.  It’s almost in focus, and yes it was film.  No do overs.

So when a few years ago while living in Naples, Italy I had the opportunity to photograph some amazing weddings with photographer Renee Williams.  Of course I jumped at the chance!  What fun and to give them some visual memories for years to come…awesome!  Back then I wasn’t really blogging or posting much.   But now I find myself now missing the beauty and wonder of the vibrant city of Naples.

Please click on the image below to enjoy a few more pictures of that lovely and VERY HOT day with this couple in love.

I wish I could just follow couples in love around the globe to document their special wedding day.  Anyone….Anyone?

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David & Kristi

I just have to say I was blown away by last weekends Bride and Groom.  They had so many amazing and creative ideas at their reception.  I will share more soon…but FIRST check out this DESSERT table!  How beautiful and amazing does this look?  It was hard for anyone to stay away from such adorable deliciousness!

 

Putting Myself Out There!

So last month I promised myself I would challenge myself each month, try new things, go out the box etc.

This month I worked with fashion photographer Michael Woodward.  Well I didn’t work WITH him, but got some training FROM him on studio lighting.  It was AWESOME!

I have been mostly a natural light photographer but here in Northern Virginia it’s VERY COLD in the winter…at least for me.  🙂  So staying indoors AND shooting without my beloved natural light can be challenging!  So I went out the box and LOVED it!  I’m hooked on trying more creative studio lighting!  I have a few new things on my wish list like a beauty light and grids for my sweet bee’s.  Alien Bee’s that is…my lovely new YELLOW lights!  Yellow is my favorite color after all.

Next, on the list was to enter the ROCK THE SHOT January Photo Challenge:  Favorite Shot of 2012.  The entry is due by January 31st…I have gone over and over my photos and I am really am having trouble picking just ONE fav for 2012.  But here it is…a beautiful bride from a Napoli Wedding in July 2012.  One of the LAST photo shoots just days before I moved back to the USA.  It’s not everyday that I get the opportunity to assist with weddings.  But Renee Williams my FAVORITE photographer and she picked little ol’ me to assist her for the day and I got THIS shot.

I selected this picture at my favorite of 2012 because it reminds me of HOW FAR I HAVE COME over the last year.  In the beginning of 2012 I was just realizing how much passion I have for photography, and this shot shows how far I have come in a very short time.

It also reminds me of a very special PLACE, Napoli has wedged it’s way into my heart forever!

It reminds me of the FRIENDS I made in Napoli, they will ALWAYS be with me wherever I am…{choking up with tears so I am moving on…}

It reminds me of my love of TRAVEL, without it I would have never have found my passion and and met the people in my life that have changed me forever!

THANK YOU FRIENDS for supporting me and cheering me on from all over the world!  I treasure you all!

Rock the Shot January Photo Challenge: Favorite Shot of 2012
Photographer: Beth Moskal
Galleria Umberto in Naples, Italy
July 2nd 2012

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Here comes the Bride…

So you’ve got your engagement pictures…now what. Busy times are ahead so make sure you select a great photographer!

Right now I am only available as a second shooter for Weddings. But if you hire a photographer that is looking for help I would love your recommendations!

Make sure you decide carefully, it’s a very important day and you will treasure your memories through photographs FOREVER!

For more information visit my website http://www.bethmoskalphotography.com or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/BethMoskalPhotography.

Caroline and Pasquale Wedding 2011

Thank you so much for the opportunity to be a second shooter for this AMAZING wedding in the Praiano, Italy along the beautiful Amalfi Coast. I am truly a lucky photographer!