Fabulous at Fifty

Last weekend Brooke and I were asked to photograph a Surprise Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary / Vowel Renewal. The party was thrown by the daughter of the bride and groom. We arrived, set up (Outside), then watched as the Florida afternoon dark storm clouds started coming our way! Ten raindrops later, moving all the equipment inside then back outside, set up again, the guests of honor arrived and the party started.

We had a blast. Everyone was so happy, the food was delicious, the ceremony was hilarious with the bride coming out the door and then thinking twice, so funny. The attire was great, shorts and polos. The groom was gussied up a bit with a tuxedo jacket thrown over his polo. So fancy.

I hope that Chris and I are treated to such an event at our 50th anniversary. You hear that kids?! Oh, and get the recipe for the cake, we'll need that for sure.

The cake was made by the bride's sister, and it was amazing!!!

Don't you love this picture? Tippie-toes for a Kiss!

The couple's daughter aka the party ninja.

The bride and her sister in the Photo Booth.

In Love!

Just received the first piece of equipment! Canon 85mm lens. Could not be happier. Take a look at the beautiful fall-off in focus with this lens. Worth every penny.

This is what is considered a prime lens. It is used primarily for portraiture. I cannot wait to get my hands on a bride and see what can be done with this lens.

Just imagine with proper lighting and a better backdrop than my front porch what magic could happen.

Shiny and New

Hello,

Brooke and I have decided it is time that we revamp a bit. We went through equipment inventory and realized we needed a bit more goodies to be able to create the imagery we have in our mind's eye. Boy, did we go shopping! Or rather investing, in B. Baum's future success.

New lenses, new cameras, new lighting, new new new!!!!

It will be like an early birthday for B. Baum Photo. 

Brooke, order the cake! 

We also are in the process of building a greater web presence other than the blog and fb pages we have currently. The genius, Brooke B., is doing that for the company. Her talent cup runneth over.

All for now, 

Rickee

And the Winner is?!

This past weekend B Baum Photography was asked to join Nathalie Galde of Natty G Photography to cover an event. I have to take a moment to gush here. Nathalie was once a student of mine while I was teaching a class at UM. She had "passion and a plucky spirit." It was a pleasure to work with her. We at B Baum hope to continue the partnership. 

The event, the Annual Gala for the Association of Cuban Engineers and the College of Civil Engineers of Cuba, was held at the airport Hilton. It is their largest event with the highest attendance, drawing members from all over the globe. These two organizations provide scholarships to deserving university engineering students as well as recognizing engineering professionals in the area.

You may not think that engineers know how to party, well, I am married to one and I can tell you, that is not the case! Nathalie will agree with me as she too is the proud spouse of an engineer. There was not one person in the room not tapping their toes.