Shaun Saxon Photography BLOG - Florida Wedding & Fine Art Portrait Photographer

Québec City

Shaun Saxon — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 02:15:58 +0000

We recently returned from Quebec City, which is celebrating its 400th anniversary this year. For seven days we strolled the streets of the old city, discovering its many wonders and meeting its polite, hard-working, and hospitable citizens. Quebecers have a unique history and culture dating back to the city’s founding by Samuel de Champlain in 1608. Much of the original French-style buildings still exist in the old city, and the French language and culture still prevail. The city is a delight for any Francophile. As an experiment, I left my pro gear at home and took along only a compact point and shoot (Canon G9) that I operated on manual.

A woman reads a book on the lawn while Le Chateau Frontenac (castle-like building to the left) and the French-style stone buildings lining the park stand in the background.

Statue of Samuel de Champlain, founder of Quebec City

We are a people

Sunrise behind the airport tower in Atlanta.

Weary travelers at the airport in Quebec.

Mike & Stacey

Shaun Saxon — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:17:25 +0000

For their engagement session, we had fun discovering a tropical garden world.

Scott & Jessica - Wedding

Shaun Saxon — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:43:37 +0000

Scott and Jessica exchanged vows at the beautiful Baughman Center on the University of Florida campus in Gainesville and held their reception at the Haile Plantation Country Club. It was a joy meeting all their friends and family, and I was thrilled and honored to document this milestone event in their lives.

Please enjoy the wedding slideshow. Song credit: I Belong to You. Lenny Kravitz. 5, 1998.

Image Files

Shaun Saxon — Sat, 31 May 2008 19:12:57 +0000

Publication-quality image files on optical media are available to clients.

Festival of the Horse

Shaun Saxon — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:40:31 +0000

We got out for a little recreation last weekend to see an international equestrian triathlon.

I saw my first polo match. The riding was very impressive, as there are a lot of quick transitions. And the riders control the horse with only one hand, since the other holds the mallet.

A polo field is 300 yards long, so the horses can really get moving.

Polo Spectator

Cross country event. These horses are amazing athletes.

Horse stumbles on a jump and sends rider to the water. The rider never let go of the reins!

Jumping a large barrel.

Scott & Jessica

Shaun Saxon — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 04:47:52 +0000

I’m fortunate to have such amazing couples drawn to my work. It was an honor to capture the joy and affection of this wonderful pair in engagement portraits. They are also wedding clients, and I can’t wait to photograph their upcoming event in June.

Special K

Shaun Saxon — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 07:51:07 +0000

Amanda Garrigues

Shaun Saxon — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 23:19:43 +0000

We stepped out the other night to Wild Iris Books / Wild Words Cafe to see a live performance by the local singer, songwriter, and guitarist Amanda Garrigues (end rhymes with Syracuse) who lays down a great groove. Her songs and melodies are alternatively moving, touching, and inspiring; her lyrics reflect a unique blend of poetry and philosophy; and her voice offers endless delightful surprises in tone, inflection, and phrasing.

Unlike some other “folk” artists, her guitar is right out front, ringing out beautifully crisp, tasteful, and melodic rhythms that serve as a friendly antidote to today’s over-produced, generic music that feels distant and sterile in comparison.

The simplicity, richness, and purity of her voice and guitar evoke power and independence, hope and optimism. Visit her website and give a listen.

Lacey

Shaun Saxon — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 03:32:53 +0000

I took on the challenge of a different genre for a day to provide portfolio images for a national model competition. I was working for Lacy who is a full-time university student, swimsuit model, and aspiring country singer being courted by a major recording label in LA. I’m sure that her amazing vocal talent, tenacious work ethic, and intense determination will set Nashville on fire some day soon.

Betcha By Golly Wow…

Shaun Saxon — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 03:12:23 +0000

you’re the one that I’ve been waiting for forever. I love the Stylistics. And this song goes out to my lovely wife. My love, support, and comfort.

DWF Annual Convention

Shaun Saxon — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 19:47:08 +0000

Last week we traveled to the DWF Annual Convention in Tampa and also attended the Imaging USA Expo, an enormous photography trade show. The DWF is an international organization of professional photographers, and this year’s outstanding convention included a lively mix of entertainment and professional education. I enjoyed making new friends with other talented photographers and participating in stimulating workshops and seminars with world-renowned image makers from around the globe.

A scenic view though the window of our bayview room, looking eight miles across Old Tampa Bay to St. Petersburg.

The sweeping panorama from our corner room.

Sunset over the bay as reflected in the hotel windows.

Many album vendors were there. Below is an album with images by Yervant from a Venice photo shoot. Based in Melbourne, Australia, Yervant Zanazanian is perhaps the preeminent contemporary wedding photographer in the world. I spoke with him briefly, and he was a real down-to-earth and genuinely nice fellow; I respect his talent and contribution to the profession. I wrote the complimentary blurb published on the left page.

I attended a talk by Joe Buissink, a Beverly Hills based photographer. Joe’s images are filled with emotional content; and they consistently make me smile. I seek and strive to capture those type of moments.

My better half browsing the breakfast menu after a full day (and night) of seminars and workshops.

Hip Hat

Shaun Saxon — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 17:20:22 +0000

Rafferty Family

Shaun Saxon — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 23:19:53 +0000

I was commissioned for family portraits at the Rafferty holiday gathering. Everybody had a great time. And in the evening, Santa himself even showed up with gifts for the kids.

Cade’s Graduation (From UNF) Party

Shaun Saxon — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 18:55:56 +0000

My bro Cade got his degree, and we helped celebrate. I snapped a few photos just before leaving.

Scott & Jessica

Shaun Saxon — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 00:09:42 +0000

I had lunch with Scott and Jessica at the Swamp Restaurant. These nice folks are two frontier types from out West. They’re getting married in June, and I’m honored to be documenting their event. Congratulations, guys! It’ll be a good time.

Ryan & Sara @ Play

Shaun Saxon — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 22:55:57 +0000

A day out with the boys….

Mushrooms

Shaun Saxon — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:48:03 +0000

There’s a fungus among us. Mushrooms in the front yard.

Sand & Sea

Shaun Saxon — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:55:13 +0000

Misty Moonlight

Shaun Saxon — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:51:38 +0000

Paradise Found

Ryan and Sara

Shaun Saxon — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 20:06:41 +0000

I met Ryan and Sara for their engagement session. They are a lovely and amazing couple to photograph. And it was a true joy to spend the day with them.