This gorgeous day began with Dean & Crystal getting ready at the Sonesta Hotel. As their supportive families rejoiced with sweet jokes and laughter, little Alexandra, Dean’s niece, was always up to something cute and sneaky like curiously peeking into closed doors! Crystal had a mini sexy session for her soon to be husband, looking very sexy and playful! I know with out a doubt Dean is going to LOVE these images! Before this lovely couple departed to the Coco Plum Woman’s Club, Crystal & Dean had their first meeting. Dean received a romantic love note & a little gift that I wouldn’t dare describe! Eager to reveal his surprise for his love, he proudly presents her with an incredibly elegant and beautiful necklace!! This wedding was beautiful from top to bottom, from the gorgeous Chuppah, to the sweet moments of joy during the reading of the Ketuba. Photographing Crystal and Dean was not work but fun, exciting, and full of laughs!! Crystal & Dean, from the bottom of our hearts, Alex and I wish you two love birds a life filled with joy, happiness and love!!

Here Crystal & Dean exchange a few personal wedding gifts. Their expressions are priceless…

I love this moment, when you mentioned to me that it was real and you were getting married, you just couldn’t believe it. Tears came down my eyes as I photographed you.

Here you see Crystal shouting with excitement, Crystal you look stunning!

The reception ballroom at the Coco Plum Woman’s Club was breathtaking. The couple had an opportunity of practicing their first dance with a moment to themselves.

Here Dean goes for a little dip, WOW!

Here is a Recap of Crystal & Dean’s amazing E-Session at Pilar’s  Restaurant, Take a look: “CLICK HERE”

  • Crystal McMillan Zusmer - May 19, 2010 - 11:59 AM

    Hazel and Alex…WOW…breathtaking…your blog brings back so many wonderful memories & emotions…One of my GREATEST birthday gifts! Thank you so very much for your AMAZING talent!!! We can never thank you enough. Looking forward to celebrating soon together and planning our next ADVENTURE with our favorite couple and most FABULOUS photographers! xo <3

  • Donna Aldredge - May 19, 2010 - 9:46 PM

    What an amazing wedding and beautiful couple that you captured. I was unfortunately unable to attend and I have anticipating your blog update. Your pictures do NOT disappoint! Crystal- you definitely had a story book wedding.
    Much love,
    Donna

  • Kristyn - May 20, 2010 - 1:54 PM

    Hazel, these photographs are absolutely gorgeous. You captured such real emotion. I love the picture of the bride walking towards the ceremony. Congrats to Crystal and Dean – their love shines through your lens!

  • Hazel - May 21, 2010 - 10:16 AM

    Thanks everyone for your wonderful comments. Crystal I am speechless at your beauty & your wedding was just spectacular! With Dean by your side, your life is going to be a happy blissful love journey.

  • Erin - May 21, 2010 - 4:16 PM

    These are the most incredible wedding photos I’ve ever seen! Just spectacular!!

  • Yaneth Gray - May 21, 2010 - 6:30 PM

    Crystal, I have to say that you are my most beautiful bride! Wow, you look spectacular! I wish you and Dean all the best in your marriage. And Hazel, you did an amazing job!!! Kudos!!!

  • Lisa - May 21, 2010 - 8:24 PM

    Amazing! Amazing! Hazel & Alex, you not only managed to capture the outer beauty of the bride & groom, but you captured the spirit and love in the air as well! You are truly wonderful artists! (and thank you for the adorable ‘moment’ with my daughter, Alexandra, in the doorway, too precious!

  • Hazel - May 21, 2010 - 8:45 PM

    Lisa, your little one Alexandra was sooo cute. Alex had such a fun time photographing her. Can’t wait to show you more pictures from the getting ready. 🙂

  • Linda Zusmer - May 21, 2010 - 9:43 PM

    Beautiful pictures…………and beautiful bride and groom!

  • Steve & Marilyn Reed - May 22, 2010 - 6:54 AM

    This was a very special day for us as well as for Crystal & dean. The photos are just great, can’t wait to see them all.

  • Ashley - May 22, 2010 - 4:13 PM

    The photos turned out great! Crystal and Dean will have these wonderful pictures to enjoy for the rest of their lives.

  • Gordon Sutton - May 23, 2010 - 8:34 AM

    The photos are marvelous. I was impressed by the professionalism of Hazel & Alex and the quality of the pictures reflect this. They will provide wonderful memories for Crystal and Dean and their friends.

  • Debbie Lynn Reed - May 23, 2010 - 1:09 PM

    Alex and Hazel, the 2 of u have amazing talent! My daughter, Crystal, was very fortunate to have the two of you come into their lives. You all captured their special day in the most amazing and breathtaking way! Thank u from the bottom of my heart!

  • Hazel - May 27, 2010 - 12:34 PM

    Debbie doesn’t your daughter just look beautiful! I so enjoyed photographing her event. But more, I was so excited when Mike walked her down and later on she had told Alex that it was a dream come true. I am so happy Crystal.

  • Roxie Zusmer - May 27, 2010 - 11:19 PM

    You captured a dream come true! Beauty inside and out … happiness personified.

  • Kristle - May 28, 2010 - 1:23 AM

    You guys are gorgeous! I’m so happy that your day was beyond beautiful and that your amazing photographers captured the breathtaking results! Congrats!!!

  • Crystal McMillan Zusmer - June 1, 2010 - 11:00 AM

    Thank you everyone for your kind words! Hazel and Alex made our wedding day extra special and we would have never gotten through this day with out all of your love and support!

  • Dean Zusmer - June 2, 2010 - 8:59 AM

    Hazel and Alex ROCK! Best of the Best…love them!!

  • Michelle Ziskovicz - June 4, 2010 - 2:41 PM

    ALL THESE PHOTOS ARE BREATHTAKING. CRYSTAL AND DEAN YOU GUYS LOOK AMAZING, BEAUTIFUL, HAPPY AND ALL THE POSITIVE THINGS WORDS CAN’T EVEN DESCRIBE. I WISH THE BOTH OF YOU THE BEST OF LUCK FOR EVERYTHING. MAZEL TOV!

    TO THE PHOTOGRAPHERS…..WOW YOU GUYS ARE SPECTACULAR CAPTURING EVERY PICTURE WITH THE PERFECT LIGHT AND CATCHING EVERYTHING SO NATURAL. I JUST WENT TO A WEDDING TWO WEEKS AGO AND HAZEL AND ALEX WERE THE PHOTOGRAPHERS SO I CAN’T WAIT TO SEE THE PICTURES!!!

    =]

    LOVE…

  • Lindsay - June 5, 2010 - 9:37 AM

    I’m in love with the dress 🙂 and of course -as always- you kicked ass by photographing this wedding, wonderful images of a stunning couple!

  • Debbie Minett - June 6, 2010 - 1:01 PM

    BEAUTIFUL pictures – amazing!

  • Donna Farrish Kelley - June 6, 2010 - 1:35 PM

    Stunning Photographs! Not only did they capture the wedding events as they unfolded, but for those of us that did not attend, they provided a true “sense of being there.” Crystal and Dean, may your lives together always be as beautiful and happy as the two of you on your wedding day!

  • Laura Zagby - June 9, 2010 - 9:31 PM

    The pics are soooooooo great! Racy ones at the
    end when you are against the wall kissing Dean! Wowzers! I love the ones of
    you in the elevator before the wedding..they turned out great–very
    avant garde! Those are all great pics! They look like they
    should be in a magazine which is exactly what I want my pics to look
    like!

  • Sherri - June 9, 2010 - 10:07 PM

    These are truly classy and beautiful photos! Thank you for sharing!! Wonderful photography….lovely couple (with a gorgeous Boston!) ~S.

  • Darrell Dye - June 9, 2010 - 11:11 PM

    My fiance and I had a blast at your wedding and Hazel and Alex truly captured your gorgeous wedding day!

  • Marie Zagby - June 9, 2010 - 11:13 PM

    Breathtaking photos! Mazel Tov!

  • Elizabeth Ferrari - June 10, 2010 - 2:51 AM

    Dear Crystal & Dean….

    WOW is the best word to describe the above pictures!

    I am absolutely speechless. It’s obvious the love you have for each other that is so clear in each and every picture of you two. I love you guys very much and it brings me great joy and happiness to see the two of you together… happily… and officially married. I wish you many many many years of peace love and joy! I miss you Crystal and Love you with all of my heart, spirit and soul! You inspire me!!!!!!!!!! I admire you, when I grow up I want to be just like you =)

    All my Love and support is with you, Elizabeth…

  • Vicki Lawrence - June 10, 2010 - 9:47 AM

    Dear Crystal and Dean

    The wedding pictures are absolutely gorgeous, and you look so stunning and so very, very happy! I love you both very much and my wish for you is to live each and every day as if it were your wedding day! Love, Aunt Vicki

  • Erin Norton - June 10, 2010 - 10:02 AM

    Congratulations Crystal and Dean!

    You have no idea how much we wish we could have been there, and these pictures make me wish that even more! You two look absolutely perfect, and yet still look exactly like yourselves 🙂 Great pictures, and I cannot wait to see more!

    Love and All Our Best!!
    Erin and Mikey

  • JP - June 10, 2010 - 10:38 AM

    HELLO CRYSTAL. BEAUTIFUL PICTURES. IT WAS NICE BEEN YOUR DJ. TAKE CARE STAY IN TOUCH.

    JP

  • Marcy and Barry Nierenberg - June 10, 2010 - 11:35 AM

    These photos are amazing. Dean and Crystal are so good looking that the REAL challenge is to capture the essence of their joyful and loving spirits– and that’s what was done so well. I can only hope that Barry and I managed to sneak into a picture so that we can bask in the love!

  • Stephanie Matthews - June 10, 2010 - 12:05 PM

    LOOOoooove these pics, Crys!!! Please tell me these pics are going to be in a magazine. Every single one is beyond AMAZING!

  • Michael McMillan - June 10, 2010 - 11:22 PM

    Crystal&Dean,

    I am so happy for both of you. I didn’t believe you when you told me you were going to marry this guy “Dean”. After visiting and getting to know Dean, I knew the two of you were made for each other. It”s so true that I am not losing a daughter but gaining a son and a great family. Walking you down the isle was a honor. The wedding pictures of you and Dean says it all and the friends and Family that came from so far away shows how much you are both Loved. Crystal your wedding was Amazing and I am so very grateful to be your Father.

  • Kathy - June 11, 2010 - 12:21 AM

    Crystal and Dean,

    Amazing wedding and pictures!! Crystal I love the photo of you and your father on the dance floor. Crystal and Dean the photo as Husband and Wife “Shouting with Excitement” was Amazing!

  • michelle gorritti - June 11, 2010 - 11:11 AM

    What beautiful pictures of such beautiful people. I love the picture of Crystal and Dean in the reception hall dancing. We loved spending that day with you!

  • ellis - June 11, 2010 - 5:09 PM

    very nicely done, hope all is good for the happy couple….
    the pictures were excellent…. did not find any of Uncle Ellis

  • John and Julie Townsend - June 11, 2010 - 9:25 PM

    The photos are awesome! I have to remind myself that I am looking at wedding photos and not a fashion magazine. Crystal, you must be a model. We both wish you and Dean many blessings and a life that is filled with the beauty and happiness exhibited in your album.

    John and Julie Townsend

  • Kate Manders - June 15, 2010 - 12:40 PM

    YOU LOOK LIKE A MODEL!!!

    I am so happy for you and Dean, and you look so beautiful. I wish the two of you the best and life filled with happiness and love.

    Miss you!!
    xoxo

  • Kylie - August 29, 2011 - 5:59 PM

    Wow! Beautiful photographs! Would anyone happen to know the designer of this wedding dress?!

  • Crystal - November 23, 2011 - 2:04 PM

    Hi Kylie…The designer of this dress is Monique Lhuillier!

  • Daisy - January 3, 2013 - 7:08 AM

    Amazing! Breathtaking!

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This special day, the unification of Jennifer and Chris, took place at the Palms Hotel near South Beach. It feels like yesterday we had our engagement session and I have patiently waited for this exciting and amazing day to come! There isn’t anything that will stop this couple from achieving their dreams! From Brookline, Massachusetts, this destination wedding was as beautiful as the couple! After this couple got ready we took advantage of this amazing location. One thing about Jennifer and Chris is that their love, happiness and romance is very contagious and will bring joy to anyone who has a conversation with them! As I looked at their friends and family during the ceremony there wasn’t one person who didn’t have an ear-to-ear smile!  There are some things in life that are so beautiful that the only way to know, is to see it; being apart of Jennifer and Chris’s wedding I will have to say  Claudia Floral Palace Inc.’s flowers were breathtakingly beautiful! This has truly been an unforgettable wedding! Jennifer and Chris, your undying love for each other will take you far in life! Alex and I had a blast  at your wedding, Jennifer you are so beautiful, Chris you are a kind and humble man thank you so much for letting us be a part of this day!!!

Jennifer & Chris

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Above you can see some of Jennifer & Chris’s photos through a full screen slideshow Just click on the initials ‘FS’ or ‘SL’

  • Lindsay - May 11, 2010 - 8:52 AM

    Love the photos and the bride! She looked just stunning!! Loved the dress with the lace 🙂 lovely wedding and great work from you Hazel!!

  • Kristyn - May 11, 2010 - 9:31 AM

    Beautiful, Hazel! Gorgeous setting and, as always, the bride and groom looked stunning in your lens.

  • Hazel - May 11, 2010 - 9:49 AM

    Thanks Kristyn, I try hard to always challenge myself. I know we are gonna have a great session coming up.

  • John Diez - May 11, 2010 - 10:55 AM

    Awesome pictures, Hazel 🙂 Great location and pretty dress. I really like the beach pix.

  • Hazel - May 11, 2010 - 10:59 AM

    Awe the beach pics with the guys right?

  • Crystal McMillan - May 11, 2010 - 11:08 AM

    STUNNING!!! As always HAZEL PHOTOGRAPHERS shines!!!

  • Hazel - May 11, 2010 - 11:11 AM

    lol. you guys are too much… thank you Crystal for always catching up with us. We definitely have to catch up when we return from our trip.

  • ileanet - May 13, 2010 - 1:19 PM

    omg u r the best! yo me henamoro cuando veo tu trabajo!

  • Jennifer - May 13, 2010 - 5:32 PM

    Hazel and Alex, you all did such a wonderful job!! You were fun, professional and SSOOOOO creative. We could not have picked a better photographer. I would highly recommend your services to anyone and everyone! 🙂

  • Hazel - May 13, 2010 - 8:08 PM

    Thank you Jennifer 🙂 for your kind words and I have to say that your wedding was superb! Alex and I want to thank you for choosing us to capture your moments….xoxo Hazel

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Bonnie Kelly emailed us with this question about her upcoming wedding. We both agreed that this question would be perfect for our “Tips of the Month!” If you have a question and your wondering what you should do please feel free to send your question in to me via  email or comment a “Tips of the Month” and we will do our best to answer it quickly as possible!!

The Question? I don’t want my photographer to feel rushed over unnecessary and unorganized  chaos that can be pre-organized before the wedding.  Is there anything that can be preplanned that will give me more time with my photographer?

The Answer! YES!! Although it makes for an even longer day, taking photographs of your wedding party a couple hours before the ceremony will allow you more time later for the creative, fashion and artistic photographs. If you and your fiancé do not want to sneak a peek at each other prior to the “I do’s,” prepare a list of each formal photo you want taken after the ceremony. Designate one list-keeper and have him/her organize groups of people so they’re photo-ready as soon as the previous group is finished. With the proper organization your photographer will be right on board by quickly and strategically positioning your friends and family for the group photographs. This is a great way to build in extra time before the reception starts. I hope this helps!!!- xoxo Hazel

Next month we talk about album designs.

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Well a couple of weeks ago me, Alex, our assistant and Intern all flew out to Las Vegas for the WPPI convention! The convention was hosted in the MGM Grand Hotel. Part of the convention was a huge trade show with hundreds of vendors. I knew Alex could spend the entire trip looking at the newest and latest photography toys, so to get him to come see some of the invited world-class photographers speak with me and our Intern, we bribed him with a dinner at Wolf Gang Puck! It was such an Inspiration listening to all of the world-renowned photographers share their techniques. It was so cute seeing Blake, our Intern from The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, vigorously taking elaborate notes! After the inspirational photographers finished, went strait to the printing awards ceremony. We had a few laughs before the ceremony began with our friend Jerry Ghionis, who sat near us along with Sally Sargood and his Australian friends! After an incredible trip we flew home with thoughts of new and exciting ways to express our love and passion through the art of photography!

The beautiful City of Las Vegas with its none stopping action from one end of the strip to the other.

In Vegas, you always seem to find interesting characters roaming the city. Here you can see Alex with a fellow drifter expressing some fun poses.

Here we are just about to enter our convention and spend some money… we were also surprised to see a 6ft canvas with me on it. Thanks to Rangefinder and our favorite photographer Jerry Ghionis who took this picture in Paris on one of his workshops.

Here is Jerry Ghionis and some other big hitters like Mitche Graf singing their hearts out to Mustang Sally! Courtesy picture from our intern Blake Woolwine good Job!

Applause to the king of Karaoke and singer Jerry Ghionis and band!

Our friend Sally is such a cutie she is our super model!

Here I am doing my impression of a little movie I saw once. If any of our photography friends or followers can guess where its from. Be the first to send us a comment with your name and email and we will send you a wonderful gift in the mail. 🙂 happy searching.

Here is our intern Blake Woolwine from the Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale, he is a very bright individual and a fast learner. We have some big plans for you.

It is always fun finding an Elvis in Vegas. It lets us know we’ve made it!

Here is Steve Sheanin and I. Steve Sheanin, President and CEO of Rangefinder Magazine and the brainchild behind WPPI (Wedding & Portrait Photographers International). Thank you Steve for giving this industry a lifetime of knowledge.

Finally we leave off with Hazel Photographers and their wonderful crew of talents. We thank Terry and Gretchen for the magnificent “Bullet” and everyone for a wonderful trip and cooperation for our new and exciting video to come soon.

  • Martha@udsphoto.com - April 21, 2010 - 7:19 AM

    Que Frio!!!! Love the image from this amazing shoot:)
    Luv ya guys!
    Martha

  • Hazel - April 22, 2010 - 9:58 AM

    Thanks deary… It was so much fun! and could you believe the weather…strange. Remember next year Circus Soleil 🙂

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It seems like yesterday when I received a call from Katy three years ago asking for maternity pictures. She was expecting not one,not two, but THREE girls! To this day these beautiful girls Camila, Mia and Carolina are already two years old!! They are so cute with their charming personalities. It was such a special day, because I had the pleasure capturing so many beautiful family moments of this family.  Most recent news was the arrival of their new sister Andrea. Yes, four kids! If you have any kids and you want some real advise then call Katy! Every photo session required meticulous planning! Not only is Katy supermom, but she is also a dedicated baby shopper. She manages to find three matching outfits for her girls in less than one day! No matter how diligent Katy and I are, when it comes to following orders, these little ones always have a plan for us!

  • Katy Echevarria - April 18, 2010 - 8:40 PM

    Hazel I can’t stop looking at the pictures because they are so beautiful. When I began reading the first line of the blog I started crying because In my mind I was picturing the day you came to my moms house to show me your albums. In my mind I was picturing my big belly with my three little girls kicking me all over. I remember the bellly session and then the baby shower. I feel like it was just the other day I was pregnant with the triplets. Soon after I called you and told you guess what Hazel, “I’m pregnant again”. God had another little treasure in store for our family. Andrea is our little miracle. She is the final addition to the family Raul and I prayed and hoped for; for so many years. I thank you for capturing all these special moments in our lives. I appreciate the patience you have in all our sessions and for making them unique and one of a kind.

  • Hazel - April 18, 2010 - 9:30 PM

    Now I am crying reading your response. I am so happy to know that you enjoyed seeing images of your precious little ones. I thank god everyday for giving me a passion and love for my profession as a photographer. I know I will see your little ones grow and be their to share every moment.

  • ileanet - May 13, 2010 - 1:30 PM

    awwwwwwwwwwwwwwww omg yo quiero esto con ana!

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