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Destination Wedding Photography: NOLA Jazzin’

June 29, 2018 by Barbara Banks in Barbara Banks Photography, Destination wedding photographer, Florida photographer, Sarasota photographer, Sarasota wedding photographer, Weddings Comments Off on Destination Wedding Photography: NOLA Jazzin’ Tags: Destination wedding photographer, Florida photographer, Kim Starr Wise, New Orleans, New Orleans wedding, NOLA, photographers in Sarasota, sapphire events, Sarasota photogapher, wedding photography, Wedding photojournalist

The May 18 destination wedding of Sean and Katherine in New Orleans will be forever etched in our memories! Guests arrived Thursday for a three-day nuptials fest that offered this Sarasota, Florida-based photographer deliciously rich photo opps! Royal Sonesta Hotel on Bourbon Street, crazy fun bowling, casual and elegant NOLA food, Zydeco and traditional brass jazz of the South, a beautiful and historic scene at Preservation Hall, an over-the-top dinner at Antoine’s, a flash flood, second line brass band parade and pub crawl made for an extraordinary NOLA weekend. And we made ABC World News Tonight thanks to a video-gone-viral posted by wedding planner, Valerie Gernhauser!! An unexpected weather event Friday afternoon delayed the wedding due to flooding. After an hour and no break in the rain, the bride was carried (and protected by umbrellas) by altruistic guests in bare feet and rolled up trousers. They were soaked, she was dry and the wedding went off with much celebration! Videos and photos of this segment closed Sunday’s evening news. And, while the 2nd line parade was rained out, it came together the next day. Everyone celebrated and danced in the streets for a happy and unforgettable NOLA wedding. Locations: Rock N Bowl (www.rocknbowl.com), Preservation Hall , Antoine’s. Wedding planning: Sapphire Events; florals: Kim Starr Wise..

Preservation Hall

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Beauty of Lace and Tulle

August 6, 2017 by Barbara Banks in Barbara Banks Photography, Fashion, Sarasota editorial photographer, Sarasota fashion photgrapher, Sarasota photographer, Sarasota wedding photographer, Sarasota wedding photography, Weddings Comments Off on Beauty of Lace and Tulle Tags: Contemporary wedding photographer, Editorial photographer, Fashion photographer, Fashion photography, Florida wedding photographer, Lace dresses, photographers in Sarasota, Sarasota Herald Tribune Style magazine, Sarasota location photographer, Sarasota photographer, Sarasota photography, Sarasota Wedding Photographer, wedding dresses, Wedding fashion, wedding photography

Lace and tulle… beautiful fabrics used throughout time to denote elegance, grace, romance. August Style Magazine’s striking cover feature illustrates the time-honored Wedding Dress in the beauty of lace and tulle. Our lovely model, Laken (Alexa Model and Talent), is stunning in these elegant gowns from Calvet Couture Bridal, La Mariee, The Perfect Dress. Linda Shepard’s (A Victorian Bride) expert hair and make-up artistry capitalized on Laken’s Scandinavian beauty, while the artful staging by So Staged created the elegant setting. Let the images tell the enchanting stories of romance, beauty, lace. Special thanks to KT, Source Productions, and Planned Parenthood of SW and Central Florida, for the generous loan of their theater space!!

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Grocery Stories from The Bench

July 27, 2017 by Barbara Banks in Barbara Banks Photography, Editorial, Florida photographer, Photographers in Sarasota Comments Off on Grocery Stories from The Bench Tags: Barbara Banks Photography, Best photographer in Sarasota, Editorial photographer, Sarasota photographer

This bench, in the lobby of a Publix market in north Sarasota, hosts many a body and soul. From the ladies chatting and awaiting their transportation, a man studying his piccolo music, Gwen taking a break from the meat counter, hoping for a winning lotto ticket, “strangers” sharing space – a photographer finds this scene and it’s temporary inhabitants a curiosity. Every day, people rest here, an urban stump for the weary traveler. Some are lost in thought, others happily talk with passers by – all are curious about a photographer with a phone and why one would want to take such a photo. After a brief explanation (or lack thereof!) they say, “yes, sure.” Life goes on, people come and go, sit for a spell, and the series continues. More to follow.

Bench Series 1

Bench Series 2

Bench Series 3

Bench Series 4

Bench Series 5

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We Are Not The Other: Voices of Muslims in Sarasota

July 26, 2017 by Barbara Banks in Barbara Banks Photography, Editorial, Florida photographer, Photographers in Sarasota, Sarasota editorial photographer, Sarasota photographer Comments Off on We Are Not The Other: Voices of Muslims in Sarasota Tags: Editorial photographer, environmental portraits, Florida photographer, Florida photography, photographers in Sarasota, Sarasota photographer, Sarasota photography

When the creative director at Sarasota Magazine asked if I’d “give voice” to our local Islamic Society via photos of individuals, couples, their mosque, my inner voice shouted, “Absolutely!!!” Their photographs and word stories are below in the link to Susan Burns’ insightful and beautifully written article. Read Susan’s piece and hear, know, and embrace the uniqueness and beauty of each of our voices, for we are all members of earth’s choir.

I’m so grateful to have had these rich experiences, conversations, making pictures. Amani and Shiraz have made themselves available since our meeting last year for the Unity Awards. Their kindness and willingness to share facts and stories about their work and friends, family and faith, overwhelmed me. Each person I photographed welcomed me to the mosque and their evening meal. My gratitude to each of you for participating and inviting us into your lives.

https://www.sarasotamagazine.com/articles/2017/6/28/we-are-not-the-other

Amani

Hytham Bakr

Shahnaz Hassan, M.D.

Shiraz Hassan

Ruta and Noureddine

Samir

Ramadan: breaking fast before evening prayers

Ramadan prayers.

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Faces I See: iPhone Portraits

July 4, 2017 by Barbara Banks in Editorial, Photographers in Sarasota, Portraits, Sarasota editorial photographer Comments Off on Faces I See: iPhone Portraits

The photographer’s eye, roving, seeking the light, observing surfaces, texture, shadow, shape – all reflected in the people I pass on the street, or for a few moments in a planned shoot. Most of the faces here were taken at random (with permission) with the iPhone; a few with the 35 mm. A face: the eyes, skin, shape, framing with brows and/or hair, all say so very much and especially remind me of our common “being-ness.” Eyes… some have spoken their stories with the photographer; others have few words (maybe a nod, perhaps another language, and certainly all have allowed me into their very personal space). Depth, life, feeling, being. This human connection (we have same with other beings/animals) is intense and loving and beautiful. I see you…

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Destination Wedding Photography: NOLA Jazzin’

Beauty of Lace and Tulle

Grocery Stories from The Bench

We Are Not The Other: Voices of Muslims in Sarasota

Faces I See: iPhone Portraits