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.

Coming Together

Recently Brooke and I photographed a wedding for a couple that was such a treat. The couple, previously featured in our last post, were so very gracious, well everyone was for that matter. The wedding was at the Hyatt in the Gables. It is such a beautiful venue. If I remember correctly, Chris and I even considered it as a venue for our wedding many moons ago.

FYI: the wait staff, the coordinator, Maria Lopez, and the bartenders are Great! I won't post the story that one of the waiters told me and Brooke near the end of the evening because it is not fit for print here, but just know that it involves a band of Mariachis and some heated emotions. Oh yes, there is also one about Gypsies too, that one would curl your toes!  Cannot wait to work there again.

On a Sunny Afternoon

This past weekend we were fortunate enough to work with a couple that are so very lovely.

Having been to Matheson Hammock several times last week and the week before for some down-time with the family and the weather and the light, oh the light, being so fantastic, I suggested to the clients that we use that as our location for their Engagement Session.

It was a great session. The Bride-to-Be is Gorgeous! The Groom is so darn cute. And they both are great sports.

We scheduled a portrait session for after the wedding in more casual attire. I cannot wait to see what those are going to look like...

Je suis fatigué

Hello All,

It has been a while since we last posted. Just completed a whirlwind weekend.

Friday night being the pinnacle. Was asked to cover a Surprise Birthday party in Surfside at a lovely little restaurant named Bistro. The chef/owner is Yiannis Deverts and the food was delicious. The menu is multicultural like the owner, French and Italian. So Good.

Everyone was in great spirits as the guest of honor arrived. Once the wine and music began to flow the night took off.

Did not get home until 3:30 AM! Party they did!

You Say It's Your Birthday!

Google beat me to it, but they did it so sweetly!!

Today is Ms. Baum's Birthday! Hopefully she is out on the town celebrating to her heart's content.

We have plans to work tomorrow, don't worry - late afternoon, so not too late Brooke.

Rickee