Steve & Apryl’s Awesome Vintage Wedding!

May7

Did someone say wedding? I thought so. This past weekend, we had the pleasure of shooting two weddings, including Steve and Apryls, featured here today. I’ve known Steve for the better part of a decade. We went to college together, go to church together, have the same group of friends from all those years back – so this wedding was especially fun for us. The wedding was held at Apryl’s home church in Keystone Heights, FL about an hour and a half out of Jacksonville (or 3 hours by boat, considering all the rain we had that week). Of special note, the couple chose a great vintage theme for their special day – with all the right accents – from hundreds of candles to rustic old window frames!

Congrats Steve & Apryl! As always, check out all our favorite photos below!

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Photo of the Day: Pink Moon Rising

Apr25

Ever heard of a pink moon? Well, now you have. Native Americans used to call the April full moon the ‘pink moon’ and tonight, I had the privilege of watching the moon rise over the Blue Ridge mountains (above). While I am not sure I would call it pink in this photo, as the moon was just becoming visible behind the trees the light red hue was noticeable. Please feel free to download the image – as it is 1080p, it is perfect for use as an HD desktop wallpaper. Have a wonderful evening!

Amelia Concours 2013: Shooting for McLaren

Mar12

During the Concours weekend, we had the pleasure of providing coverage for not only The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, but also Top Gear (See our coverage here) and the subject of this post, McLaren. If you follow the automotive world, you know McLaren made a big splash a few years ago with the unveiling of a brand new supercar, the MP4-12C. McLaren has since launched 10 dealerships throughout key US markets and has quite a head of momentum going in this hard fought market. And this is where McLaren, the 2013 Amelia Concours, and Deremer Studios intersect.

For 2013, McLaren ramped up their Amelia Concours presence with a static display and executive test drives both Friday and Saturday, as well as a large show display featuring the venerable McLaren F1 and the new Can-Am spec MP4-12C for Sunday. The results, at least from my perspective, were rather fantastic. The McLaren camp was swamped with onlookers and admirers each day, and as you can see from above photo, youngsters were overjoyed at the sight of these stunning cars. It reminds me of my own love of the McLaren f1 when it came out during the early 90′s.

As a car guy, this shoot was an especially enjoyable time for me. All in all, the Concours weekend was a stellar, memorable event! I encourage you to check it out next year – you will not be disappointed! As always, feel free to download any or all of the images for use as desktop wallpaper! Enjoy!

Copyright 2013 Deremer Studios – Jacksonville, FL
Check us out at: Pro.DeremerStudios.com (Commercial Photography) or DeremerStudios.com (Wedding & Portrait Photography) | 904-744-1103 | nate@deremerstudios.com

Amelia Concours 2013: And Now, Without Further Adieu…

Mar11

Today was the grand finale for another wonderful weekend at the 2013 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance. The star of this year’s event was the GT40 Class, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Ford’s racing icon. In total, there were 13 of these storied cars, representing each of the evolutions of this legendary racer. But that’s just where the fun began…

From one of a kind prototypes and show cars, to automobiles from the fledgling days of automotive innovation over 100 years ago, the Concours has hundreds of cars spanning over a century. You never know what you’ll see at this show – such as this amazing Space Age inspired car, Fascination (below) – one of only three ever produced. believe it or not, somehow this thing is street legal!

As always, feel free to download any or all of the images for use as desktop wallpaper! Enjoy!

Amelia Concours 2013: All Shouty

Mar9

It was another wonderful day at the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance with a great open-to-the-public car show including the new C7 Corvette (above), as well as a record breaking RM auction, and lots of luxury test drive opportunities. The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island was the focal point of the day’s events, housing the standing room only RM auction (below) and several seminars.

I had the opportunity to meet all sorts of people – from highschoolers to retirees – all with a passion for cars that is downright contagious. Many shared with me their own car stories which I found simply fascinating – but I’ll leave it at that for now as morning will be coming along quite early, especially with daylight savings time! Don’t forget – be sure to check back over the next several days for the latest from the Concours. Enjoy!

Amelia Concours 2013: Morning Glory

Mar8

Today marked the first day of the 2013 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance and we didn’t waste any time getting to business. The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island has officially been invaded by some of the most beautiful and expensive cars you’ll ever see – a veritable feast for the eyes of any petrol-head. This year, we arrive just before sunrise to photograph the cars with that dramatic dawn lighting, as with the photo above.

We also spent much of the day with the folks from McLaren, documenting their static display and test drives, but more on that in a coming post. The star of the show this year is the great Ford GT-40 racers of the 1960s. Look familiar? Yes my friends, it is cars like these that inspired the animated cartoon of old, Speed Racer. I’ve got an early morning tomorrow, so I’ll leaver it here for the time bring. Be sure to check back over the next several days for the latest from the Concours, and as always, enjoy!

Celebrating the Taste of Success with Firebirds Restaurants

Mar7

This week, the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island was once again host to a great group from the food service industry y. This time, the folks from Firebirds, a small but quickly growing chain of great steakhouses, called the Ritz-Carlton home for several days. We had the pleasure of photographing both their morning sessions and a great celebration dinner at the resort’s AAA five diamond restaurant, Salt.

I’ve gotta say, its been a while since I’ve laughed so often at a shoot. The whole group seemed to be a bunch of comedians, making my job even more enjoyable. As you can see from the image above, the famous Rudy of Notre Dame fame was the guest speaker. He encouraged the group to strive for greatness, never give up, and to always treat people with kindness and respect. And now, without further adieu, below are some of our favorite shots from the shoot – enjoy!

Dostie Homes’ Mediterranean Twins Fit for a Queen

Mar6

Late last week, we spent the evening with Dostie Homes, photographing a pair of their Mediterranean-inspired homes in Jacksonville’s Queen’s Harbor neighborhood. This particular part of Queen’s Harbor is built around an alley system with deep, narrow lots, however despite the geographical restrictions, Dostie managed to create two stunning, spacious 3000+ square foot homes that feel anything but narrow.

As part of our continued efforts to expand our capabilities, we invested in one of those expanding step ladders that allow us to shoot from a height of 13 feet with ease – allowing for elevated shots (top) – and providing for a unique perspective. We also experimented with multiple lighting sources with this shoot, which helped us to light distant areas more evenly and provide some creative lighting ideas to the shoot. As always, check out some of our favorite shots from this shoot below.

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Amelia Concours 2013: The Preview & The BIG News

Mar5

On Monday, we were arriving at the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island for a corporate event (post coming soon) when I stumbled upon this little gem – a 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. This car, along with several others were there for the annual Orange Blossom Tour, put on by Classic Motorsports Magazine. Around the resort, everything is beginning to take shape, with the RM show tent being erected and the special auction area setup for the big weekend. As in previous years, we’ll be shooting the 2013 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance on behalf of the resort.

And now for the BIG news – McLaren, the British supercar manufacturer of such venerable giants as the F1, and the stunning MP4-12C above, has hired Deremer Studios to cover their display for the Concours. As a young adult, I was borderline-obsessed with the then new McLaren F1 – the worlds fastest production car with a top speed of 241MPH. So, having the opportunity to spend the weekend with some of the folks who brought us that car will be rather thrilling. Stay tuned for some great cars on the blog sometime early next week!

Celebrating Entrepreneurship with the Jax Chamber

Feb27

Just last night, we had the pleasure of shooting another great graduation with the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce – this time hosted at the Jackso0nville Country Day School. This year, the Chamber celebrated the graduation of three separate groups – Financial Matters, Advanced Financial Matters, and the new program, Get Smart – with a total of over 30 graduates. Congratulations to all the graduates!

Below are some of our favorite shots from the shoot – enjoy!

The Daytona 500 As You Have Never Seen it Before

Feb25

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of once again going down to Daytona for the annual running of the Daytona 500. One of the first things you notice is that you’re surrounded by people with cameras – from fellow professionals, to the masses of spectators with their own SLRs, point and shoots, and cell phones. And so, the challenge becomes, how do you capture unique photos when everyone is photographing the same thing? Sure getting those split second shots of a wreck and the significant moments of the race, like Danica Patrick becoming the first woman to take pole in any NASCAR race, and also becoming the first woman to lead a lap (below) are important. Those are all good, noteworthy photos that tell the story of the race, but with thousands or event staff and hundreds of thousands in attendance, there are lots of other stories as well.

The big headline of the race was certainly Danica’s pole position and a genuinely top-shelf performance throughout the race. Other notable subjects included the issues with Toyota’s powerplant and of course, the injured spectators from the Nationwide race were still weighing heavily on the drivers. Thankfully there was no incident with a Jet Dryer as with last year (see our coverage of the dramatic explosion here), but there was still plenty of news to go around!

But now, onto some of the micro-stories of the event. For example, despite the previous day’s graphic illustration of why standing up against the fence is a bad idea, the annual battle between spectators and the fence guards went on as if nothing had happened. One such incident that kept replaying time and again, almost every lap, was the site of countless hats being blown off of race fans’ heads as they walked as close to the fence as possible with the cars speeding by at over 200MPH (you can see the photo of one close save in the slideshow below). Another piece or the race day experience that rarely goes noted is the work of all the folks behind the scenes. One person that especially caught my eye was the technician who ran the half mile long camera dolly suspended 100 feet above the track (above). Several times during the race, I noticed him in an insanely tall cherry picker, fiddling with the rig, making sure it would be ready for the next pass.

To quote our friends at Top Gear, “and on that bombshell”, enjoy the photos!

Genentech Fights Cancer One Step at a Time – This Time It’s Personal!

Feb21

For the second year in a row, we had the opportunity to photograph the 26.2 With Donna Marathon for our friends at Genentech. And while we have always appreciated the need for cancer treatment innovations, this year the cause became very personal to us.

In December, Bryn was diagnosed with a particularly aggressive form of breast cancer, as is often the case with women who develop the disease at a young age. Thankfully, the cancer was discovered early, and we have had so many people from our church, our neighborhood and our family come alongside us. But as is the hard reality, over the past several months Bryn has gone through a double mastectomy, and has just recently begun chemo and Herceptin treatment. And this is where it gets interesting – Genentech is the company that pioneered the Herceptin drug which is designed specifically for the type of cancer Bryn has. What an amazing twist of providence!

But enough about us! Our weekend with the folks of Genentech, who by the way selflessly volunteer their time and efforts to participate in this race each year, was really quite wonderful. From the panel discussion featuring some very talented ladies, to the expo, poster making and pre-race banquet, the Saturday before the race had something for everyone from 5 to 100! The race itself started off quite cold, with temperatures hovering around freezing, but the day gradually warmed up and the conditions were near perfect for the 10,000+ runners.

All in all, it was an amazing weekend for a truly worthwhile cause. Below are some of our favorite shots from the weekend – enjoy!

Friendship Fountain 2.0 and other Visions of Jacksonville, FL

Feb20

Several weeks ago (yes, I am that much behind with our fine art posts) I had the opportunity to shoot around Downtown Jacksonville during a notably beautiful evening. Above is my favorite shot from the evening – the garishly-lit center of the fountain shooting a burst of water 70 feet in the air. Below are some of my other favorites – feel free to download any of the photos for your desktop wallpaper!

Breaking New Groud with LipoScience

Feb19

Once again, we had the opportunity to spend some time up at the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, photographing a wonderful event for a medical diagnostics company. The client, LipoScience, was celebrating a year of success, including a groundbreaking new test they have developed to more accurately determine a patient’s cholesterol. Be sure to check out the amazing desert presentation and the custom ice sculpture, both toward the end of the slideshow!

Below are some of our favorite shots from the night – enjoy!

Designer Chic is in the Bag with Everyday Haute!

Feb4

We kicked off our February on Friday with a great product shoot for the folks of a new start up, Everyday Haute. The Amelia Island company specializes in designer-style gift bags and matching accessories perfect for any occasion. In total, we shout over 200 products and accessory combinations for Everyday Haute as they prepare for the launch of their new site.

Below are some of our favorite shots from the product shoot – enjoy!

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Tag Archives: Photography

Steve & Apryl’s Awesome Vintage Wedding!

Photo of the Day: Pink Moon Rising

Amelia Concours 2013: Shooting for McLaren

Amelia Concours 2013: And Now, Without Further Adieu…

Amelia Concours 2013: All Shouty

Amelia Concours 2013: Morning Glory

Celebrating the Taste of Success with Firebirds Restaurants

Dostie Homes’ Mediterranean Twins Fit for a Queen

Amelia Concours 2013: The Preview & The BIG News

Celebrating Entrepreneurship with the Jax Chamber

The Daytona 500 As You Have Never Seen it Before

Genentech Fights Cancer One Step at a Time – This Time It’s Personal!

Friendship Fountain 2.0 and other Visions of Jacksonville, FL

Breaking New Groud with LipoScience

Designer Chic is in the Bag with Everyday Haute!

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