New Blog!!

So I have been working on a new blog, and Yay I finally finished it, Hopefully this will enhance your reading experience :)

To visit my new blog go to :

http://www.raquelsergioblog.com

or you can just access it through my website

http://www.raquelsergiophotography.com

It may seem a little bear because I still have not had the chance to post a wedding or engagement session. Thank you so much for your reading, see you at my new page :)

with love

Raquel Sergio

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 The day hot cocoa beat coffee

     Wake up - Turn computer on - Pandora on - Make a cup of coffee ? This is usually how my mind works in the morning,I am a coffe lover 100% but today I tried things a bit different. Actually make that a cup of hot cocoa. How about a little bossa nova in the air too?

    
    I really missed my parents.Which explains the feeling I had to drink some hot cocoa and listen to bossa nova .They always had hot cocoa early in the morning and late at night.

   
    So I looked up in the cabinet and there it was way in the back. A small cocoa mug my mom used to drink in. I knew it was time to use it.so I took it out, and poured some milk and hot cocoa in and warmed it up.just one sip made my day a whole lot better. Moms mug did hold some kind of memory to it and somehow I think that is how The hot cocoa beat the Coffee on my book :)

With love,

- Raquel Sergio

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Myresha and Keith Engagement

    I asked Daniel what he thought best described Myresha and Keith as a couple. Everytime we write a blog we like to sit down and remember the moments we shared with the people we photographed. We both agreed that what reminded us most of Myresha and Keith is the genuine happiness they share with each other.I think out of almost all photoshoots I have done in this year of journey, I can say that  Myresha and Keith are just two very happy people.

    I loved the way Myresha smiled.She made me want to smile because she lightened the entire atmosphere with her smile and keith , he was a bit camera shy, but sure was GQ style :) .

    Thank you Myresha and Keith for choosing Daniel and Me to walk with you through such a special time in your  life.

Congratulations on your engagement !!!

With Love,

-Raquel Sergio

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Laura and Galileo Wedding

    We met Laura and Galileo earlier this year and we were extremely excited to photograph their engagement and wedding. Laura and Galo are one of the biggest gators fans I have ever seen. 

   

    The days passed on as we waited for their big day to arrive, and IT DID.

Daniel and I arrived at the golf course a little earlier as part of our routine to hunt for some good spots to photograph and to meet the other vendors as well.Lighting was really great so we had a great canvas to work with.

    Laura and Galileo Opted to go for the ''first look''. the first look is when a bride and groom see each other before the ceremony giving us enough time to do all formals photos of the bridal party and the couple before the wedding ceremony. It is also great for the lighting and time to run smoother :) I absolutely love when brides choose to go for the first look. It is a very nice going, non stressing, experience for them as well as for me too :)

Even though I was behind my lens and camera body, i could feel how special seeing each other was to them. It was almost as if it was their first time meeting each other, holding hands, saying ''i love you''.All these emotions and much more. Kind of hard to explain with words ?

    The ceremony started and everything was beautiful. I loved how they had these lemonade coolers for their guests. I dont know about you but I love lemonade on a hot summer day so I went ahead and had lots of it :)

    The reception started in no time.Their first dance was a song written and composed by one of their brides maids. ABSOLUTELLY BEAUTIFUL :) 

    Congratulations Laura and Galileo on  your wedding !!! may God bless you each day more and more!

With love,

Raquel Sergio

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Gabriela & Guilherme Engagement

     Friday morning came around and I remember waking up to go photograph these two. I was excited for their engagement session, but I was not excited to be awake at this time in the morning. I asked myself as the alarm clock went off at 6:30 am '' Should anyone anywhere be awake at this time of day?''

We went for their engagement session not to far, near pier 60 and it was so much fun.

     The sun was comming up and we were there right at the edge of clearwater beach to witness it.

     My day couldnt have gone better. Seeing the Sun comming up and remembering of the promise of the new day was a mood lifter in my book. Better yet, photographing this amazing couple too. I cant wait to photograph their wedding in this upcomming year.

     Congratulations Gabriela & Guilherme for your Engagement. May God bless you even more in your marriage to come :)

            

    

With Love,

Raquel Sergio

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Makaila & Edgar Surprise Engagement

     I met Makaila during a very special time in my life, when I was engaged to daniel and planning my own wedding. Our friendship grew really fast and soon I considered her one of my best friends. I didnt think twice before I asked her to be my maid of honor.

   Two short years later, Edgar called us to tell us he wanted to ask beautiful makailas hand in marriage. My first thought was ''Yay Im so happy for her''. I was extremelly excited that Edgar and Makaila were now Soon to be ''Engaged''.

     We made up a plan (Edgar, Daniel and I) of a secret photoshoot to ''advertise our business'' so we could not sound so fishy about the whole idea of a secret engagement.End result ''SHE SAID YES''

Congratulation Makaila and Edgar for your engagement! I cant wait till the actual day where you say ''I DO ''

You deserve all the happiness in the world 

With Love,

Raquel Sergio

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Mallory and Seth Wedding

     We all got ready to leave tampa on Friday Morning to go Photograph Mallory and Seths Wedding. I had invited my dear friend Jessica Charles to come assist Daniel and I on this wedding. 

     As we get there everything is ready to go and I met Mallory for the first time.

She said her Hello very sweetly and quietly and she was getting ready for her big day :) I remember Praying the day before for a sunny day , since the whole entire week rain seemed to be pouring out non stop. But this day was different. The Sun did decide to stick around for this wedding :). 

     We photographed the Girly girls and got ready to go and finish off with some photos with the Groom and their guys!

The day went on and I couldnt have asked for better lighting! I think this was Gods way of giving a special gift to the newly weds. 

     One thing I do like to add, No matter what happens or will happen in life, Mallory and Seth, I am sure you guys will make it through the obstacles together. Dont forget that you will always have each other to hold on to when times get rough.

Congratulations on your beautiful wedding and hope you have a happy marriage,

     I love Photographing the small details of Weddings. It always shows the personality of the Bride or the groom.

  

     Mallory and Seths First Kiss made some what an impression on my heart. There were no words that could describe what we all felt as they locked their eyes together as a newly wed couple!

Wtih Love,

Raquel Sergio

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