Fort Myers Florida - Pahokee High School Class Reunion

The Pahokee High School Class of 1960 - 68, 50 year Class Reunion was celebrated in style at the Crowne Plaza in Fort Myers, Florida. They braved Tropical Storm Issac to reminisce and celebrated with each other. Yvonne Thompson Myers prepared a very special video tribute to her classmates that had many in tears as they remembered those present as well as those who have passed before them. The Pahokee High School (also known as Pahokee Junior Senior High School) is a historic school in Pahokee, Florida. It is located at 900 Larrimore Road. On November 15, 1996, The Old Pahokee High School building was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
 

They stood and sang in unison their Alma Matter led by fellow classmate and opera singer Marjorie K who has sung at Venice's Grand Teatro La Fenice, Carnegie Hall in NY, Rome's Teatro dell'Opera, Cagliari's Teatro Lirico and the New York Grand Opera. 

Alma Mater

High O'er the towering palms, our voices swell
Praising these golden days, we love so well
Dear sons and daughters true, we'll always try
Hail to our Alma Mater, Pahokee High

and celebrated being Blue Devils.

Another big highlight of the evening was when "Elvis" made his grand entrance and performed for his classmates much to their delight. He danced and sang and wooed the ladies with sequined scarves that he placed around their necks much to their delight. Thank you Mrs. Becky Mackey Tuten for the opportunity to share in your memories and document your event. The pictures and video collected for the event were just wonderful and it showed how much the classmates enjoyed each other as young adults and why they still enjoy coming together for their reunions. 

Naples - Fort Myers Photographer - Retro Pin-Up Photo Shoot

Yes, even seasoned photographers like to practice new and exciting techniques for fun and that means you get a better photographer too! I just LOVE our Photography Naples Photo Group with the amazingly talented Peggy Farren of Avant Garde Images in Naples. She makes sure that everyone has the opportunity to take amazing pictures .....It doesn't matter what your skill level is everyone is always welcome at the meet-ups! If you have an interest in photography why don't you join the group too!!!!!This was at the Key West inspired Lemon Tree Inn in Naples, FL.  Two of my wonderful friends volunteered to be models for the day! Thank you Melinda & Lindsay!

 Back Row: Melinda, Alicia, Kat & Lindsay. Middle : Kristen, Jordan & Rhonda and down front is Erin! Great job ladies!!!!

Anna & Alex - Naples Florida Maternity Photographer

I met Anna several months back at the "What A Girl Wants" event and she reluctantly put her name in for our free photo shoot.....  well needless to say Anna won!!! And after several e-mails we finally set up her photo shoot at 34 weeks with her awesome husband Alex. We met at Wiggins Pass State Park  in Naples Florida and had the best time! As we waited for what turned out to be the prettiest sunset ever Alex who is a former United States Marine re-assured me that my son Clayton was making a great decision in joining the Marines. That he would become a great man and would get an awesome education as well. Whew.... That makes me feel better! Thank You Alex! I have to admit I have had reservations about him joining the Marines but every time I meet a Marine or retired Marine it makes me feel much better after hearing about their experiences about my son's decision. In a few short weeks we will get to meet Miss Ava as she is expected to make her arrival on September 10th. I can't wait to meet her and neither can her loving parents!  

Shannon & George - Naples Zoo Engagement Photographer

I met Shannon & her sweet family at the Tropical Florida Bridal Fair at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates. They are planning a beautiful wedding next May at Pelican Preserve and Shannon & George wanted a little something different for their engagement session. So off to the Naples Zoo & Botanical Gardens we went where we met Courtney Herrel the events coordinator at the zoo who showed us the most amazing locations at the zoo for pics! Yes we were hot but not as HOT as their photos are!~ The zoo offers the most beautiful weddings there for those of you looking for wild and tropical wedding experience!!!! Enjoy their preview~~~

Tropical Florida Bridal Fair

The Tropical Florida Bridal Fair at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates was just beautiful! What was one of the coldest mornings we have had this year turned out to be just right! Tori Lawless did an awesome job putting this all together and Kristi & Julie owners of Happily Ever After Wedding & Event Planners made the tent just beautiful., Sean Cory Entertainment kept the energy up, and For The Bride’s fashion show had the most beautiful gowns, and the beautiful bamboo beach arch that Fort Myers Floral Designs had displayed was gorgeous! There were many other vendors at the event 40 booths in all so there was much to see and many vendors to talk with.
Bobbi & I met really wonderful brides who stopped by our tent. We enjoyed talking with them and hearing about the beautiful weddings they are planning not only for this year but next year as well. As preferred vendors of the estates we look forward to working with all of you who will be getting married in this truly special place.
Congratulations to June bride Kristen Anderson! She and her fiancé won our Engagement Session giveaway! Thank you to Sherry Thiel .... My sweet 10-10-10 bride. She drew out the winning ticket! It was so GREAT to see her and her sister Stephanie at the bridal fair. Stephanie is planning an October wedding this year! Congratulations Stephanie!
Danielle & Cory our winners from the last bridal fair came by to visit and pick up their Custom Guest Book! We had so much fun doing their engagement session in Downtown Fort Myers and I was so happy to see them! Congratulations again you two lovebirds!!!
We also met Shannon Haberle and her entourage. Her mom Tori is so sweet! Thank you for choosing Photography By Jerri Lynn for your May 2012 wedding and congratulations on winning the beautiful wedding cake from Yum Yum Cakes! Enjoy the photos and we look forward to meeting with all of you!
Love & Happiness Always,
Jerri Lynn

Our Tent at the Tropical Florida Bridal Fair


Julie & Kristie Happily Ever After


Fort Myers Floria Designs, Edison & Ford Winter Estates & For The Bride


Yum Yum Cakes

Danielle and Cory's E- Session

Danielle was the lucky winner of a engagement session that we raffled off at the big South West Florida Bridal Show "The Best Bridal Show"at Harborside Event Center in Downtown Fort Myers!She and Cory are planning a really cool wedding next fall in Maryland. She went to MAC and had her makeup done and she looked amazing! Her eyes were stunning and she had on the cutest shoes~ We met in Centennial Park and strolled around taking the coolest pics!

Tiffany & John tied the knot!

My niece Tiffany finally married the man of her dreams in a beautiful outdoor ceremony at Clermont's Historic Village on Lake Minneola on July 24, 2010. Tiffany brought John for a visit earlier this year and we did their engagement photos and she told me about her plans to be married this July. She met John when she was just a teenager and the two re-connected years later. Theirs was a family affair with everyone pitching in to make this a special day for the bride and groom. At home with mom Tiffany was pampered by her Aunt Kristy who did her hair and step-sisters and cousins who all joined in to get her ready for her big day. Downstairs Carol, Tiffany's mom and Joe along with her step-brother and cousin John Christopher put the finishing touches on the appetizers and flowers. Clermont-Minneola Eagles Aerie 4485 was the reception site and everyone had a GREAT time. A family friend made the cute wedding cake with a bride & groom duckie cake top. Here are a few teaser shots from their wedding more will follow on their sneak peek on facebook.

Justin & Shelby tie the knot!

I met Justin & Shelby earlier this year when we did their e-session at Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park in Naples, FL. I had know Justins parents Janet & Jay since high school and was so honored that they asked me to photograph their sons wedding this July. They were married at Lehigh Baptist Church in Lehigh Acres, Fl on July 17, 2010 and held their reception right ther at the church. They had a super cool beach themed wedding complete with a video of their engagement session set to Johnny & June by Heidi Newfield. Masons Bakery did a FAB job on the cake and it was tasty too! Shelby & Justin promise they will have a Glam beach photo shoot when they return from their homeymoon and get settled! You can view their sneak peek on my Facebook page. Here are a few of my favorites from their day....

Win a FREE Senior Photo Session!!!!

Hi everyone! Here's some fun for you! Are you a senior this year or is your son or daughter? Leave me a message here on the blog and you could be the winner of a FREE Senior Session!!!! One winner will be chosen on Thursday March 25, 2010!!! Check back on Friday to see who the lucky winner is!!!!

Senior Photo Fun With Brianna!

Here are Brianna's Awesome Senior Photos! She's Such a Super Model!