Joe Negron Photography: 2007

Monday, December 10, 2007

Kiamariz - Sweet 16

Monday, November 5, 2007

Jony & Amanda - Engagement - Naples, FL

Jony & Amanda, I had an incredible time doing this photo shoot. I was amazed as I witnessed your love for each other. You are truly good friends, and I believe the beginning of this chapter in your life is going to be a blessing because of it. I hope I captured the essence of the beauty in your relationship, for there is more to it than what you see. Thanks for making me part of your most memorable moments in life. I'm looking forward to "The Day"!

Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Nelson & Grace - 1yr Anniversary - Ybor City

It's been a year since this sexy couple couple got married; I'll never forget that day. Although they've been my friends for quite some time, since then we have been hanging out more than ever. Last week they took me to Ybor City together with some mutual friends. We had a great time, but deep inside I missed my camera, so I knew I had to come back. We had talked about doing this photo shoot for a while, and when I saw this location last week I knew this was the place for it. This couple will do anything I tell them to with a little added spice. Nelson & Grace, you guys ROCK!

Monday, October 22, 2007

Gabriel & Meliza - Tampa, FL

I had an amazing time with this smiley couple. The view for the photo shoot was spectacular, and we enjoyed every minute of it. Meliza, thanks for believing in me as your photographer...that's what makes me grow as an artist. I can't wait to get creative at the wedding!

Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Fredy & Jessika's Wedding - Naples, FL

What a privilege it was to be a part of this wedding. Such a humble experience could only make one embrace one's profession. The rites of the ceremony, the tears of love, and the unity of the couple made this one of the most intimate weddings I had ever been to. To say the least it was excellent, specially the great food, and the best traditional Puerto Rican music I had heard in ages. Thanks Fredy & Jessika for such a special day, it was an honor to be a part of it.

About Me:

-- Since I was a kid (6 years old) I can remember my mother often taking my sisters and I to family weddings. Both of my parents are from the same town in Puerto Rico (a beautiful island that makes many outdoor weddings possible). My mom was 1 out of 13 children and my dad 1 out of 16. Since we had a pretty big family we celebrated weddings often, and my beautiful sisters regularly came out as flower girls or little brides. I was too overexcited to be the ring bearer, and since nobody wanted their wedding ruined, I basically watched from the sidelines... actually, I was all over the place. You name it, I knew what was going on! Weddings became more exciting than anything else I had ever seen. The new clothes we wore, the "hot" car clubs, the funny dances, kisses from all the pretty girls, the great food, some family drama, and to top it all cake! What more could you want? -- Around that time I remember noticing a photographer for the first time, perhaps it was his unique style. At that moment I wondered what the pictures would look like. I never did see that album, but somehow I can still see every image he took. Soon it became one of my hobbies to look at the art of photography. -- I got my first film camera by the age of 12. Well actually it was my brothers, but I used it more than he did. Finally years later he gave it to me after admitting that I was better than him. -- Today as an adult I enjoy weddings in a different way. The love story is my favorite. To see the beginning of a new family. To be part of the history, and to have the pleasure of being the one to express that through my eyes is just one of my favorite things in this whole world. There are many photographers out there, but knowing how to use a camera is not everything. You have to love what you do, and be able to express it. I hope you enjoy the art of my photography.