Brandi Grooms Photography » 2010

Lunar Eclipse

Brandi Grooms Johnson — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 16:13:08 +0000

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Lunar Eclipse December 21, 2010

Boudoir ~ Ashley

Brandi Grooms Johnson — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 11:00:07 +0000

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Today is Ashley and Joe’s big day. Congratulations!!!

It is also the day that Joe will get his wedding day surprise… a beautiful album of his gorgeous wife-to-be.

I can’t wait to hear about his reaction. What guy wouldn’t be floored by such a personal and intimate gift?

Personal ~ Ricketts Glen

Brandi Grooms Johnson — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 22:13:50 +0000

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For our 2 year anniversary Jeremy and I decided to get away from it all… no work, no computers, no cell service… just serenity. Thanks to a suggestion from my friend Tina and her husband Tom we headed to this quiet, mountain top park, Rickett’s Glen in Pennsylvania. It was exactly what I had hoped… beautiful, peaceful, quite (there were only 2 other campers in the park), earthy and fall-like.

Mental note: the best time to go camping is in the fall when everyone else has gone home. We had the whole place to ourselves.

Hmmm, chili!.. the perfect meal on a cold October evening. I love Amy’s vegetarian chili, spicy of course.

Jeremy started off as MacGruber trying to rig the tarp over the picnic table for when the rain came. Finally, he got his Macgyver groove and everything was tied and staked properly. Thank goodness, because it stormed the next evening. We ended up having a yahtzee tournament under the tarp. I won : )… crushed him!

The trail around the lake. We took the canoe out, and did a little fishing. No bites.

This is Chippy. Our friendly neighbor that had a thing for our trail mix and our Cliff bars. Sneaky little guy.

The hikes were beautiful. We did a 7.2 mile trail that took us to 22 waterfalls.

I was laughing while going through the photos, because I felt like all I had pictures of were chipmunks and waterfalls.

It was a great way to celebrate 2 years of marriage.

Boudoir ~ Lady N.

Brandi Grooms Johnson — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 15:28:50 +0000

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Elegant, Sophisticated, and Sexy!

Boudoir ~ Miss L.C.

Brandi Grooms Johnson — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 16:36:38 +0000

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Sweet & Sensual!

Red Bank Wedding Walk II

Brandi Grooms Johnson — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 19:50:54 +0000

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Alright all of you brides-to-be, Wedding Walk is back! Mark you calendars for November 13th. Register here, and take a peek at some of the fabulous grand prizes you could win at the Molly Pitcher reception.

Stop by Sweetest Sin Lingerie Boutique to see Angie and me for a stamp that gets you closer to winning those grand prizes.

P.S. We have some give-a-ways of our own ; P

Sneak Peek ~ Erica & Mike

Brandi Grooms Johnson — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 11:00:26 +0000

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Naughty and Nice ~ November Boudoir Marathon!

Brandi Grooms Johnson — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 01:40:32 +0000

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Looking for that perfect gift to give for the holidays or just want to spice up? Celebrate with us on Sunday November 7th at our Naughty and Nice Boudoir Marathon.

For details and more information please contact the studio at 732.889.4790.

Couple’s Boudoir Session ~ One Love

Brandi Grooms Johnson — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 01:12:50 +0000

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I have been photographing couples a lot more lately, and absolutely love these boudoir sessions. They are such a wonderful bonding experience for the couple and a ton of fun.

Paul & Cindy were an amazing couple celebrating their anniversary with beautiful, artistic keepsakes of themselves for themselves. They were kind, loving, playful and 100% head of heels for one another. It is always so inspiring to see couples that have so much love, respect, and passion in their relationship.

Thanks for letting me share a few shots from your session.

Published ~ 4th Annual Photography Masters Cup

Brandi Grooms Johnson — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 15:11:11 +0000

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I am excited to announce that the photo below was accepted and nominated for the 4th Annual International Color Awards Photography Masters Cup. It is such an honor to have been nominated for a second time, and published in both the Masters Cup Yearbook and The PHOTO Paper.

4th Annual nomination, 2010:

2nd Annual nomination, 2008:

Peak Performance!

Brandi Grooms Johnson — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 04:44:57 +0000

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Across the Hudson River from Manhattan in Long Island City, Queens is an abandoned paint factory. Left behind amongst the machinery and years of dust and debris is a beautifully decaying quiet space that served as our backdrop for Jennifer’s shoot.

I love the juxtaposition of raw deterioration and abandonment with the soft, sexy female form and dedication of body sculpting.

Vicki & Dan ~ Long Branch, NJ

Brandi Grooms Johnson — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 18:23:03 +0000

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Congratulations Vicki & Dan! We had so much fun photographing your wedding.

Here’s a sneak peek for you!

Vicki & Dan had a beautiful and intimate ceremony at Holmdel Park. I love photographing at new locations… especially shady ones when it’s this hot : ) In spite of the heat, the wedding party and their guests danced their butts off. It was hard not to with such a great music selection. I think Amy and I were caught shaking our tails a few times too!

Happy Birthday!

Brandi Grooms Johnson — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 03:08:12 +0000

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Yes, it was a happy birthday.

Thank you to all of you that sent me wonderful birthday wishes.

I was so pooped from all of the day’s excitement that I still have not scratched all of my bday scratch offs.

What a great day! I woke up to a new iPod(Nano)… before this I had the original 1st generation iPod. I know, so out dated. I couldn’t believe how light the Nano was! Evreytime I tried to run with my old iPod it pulled my pants down. With my Nano in hand and a GC for new music I was ready to start my day off. My hubby even cooked me an egg-white omelette. Ok, that’s nothing new… he does all of the cooking. Damn, I have it good!

Every year Jeremy and I go crabbing for my birthday. It has nothing to do with with the fact that I am a crab, but I always wonder if that helps with the catching. Although this year we went a day early it was just as fun and relaxing. We caught 35 keepers in under 2 hrs this year.

After spending the day relaxing on the beach (what a perfect day for it) we went home to pick the crab we caught the day before. I remember this being fun in the past, but for some reason yesterday it seemed a bit tedious. It definitely made going out to dinner worth it : )

One of our usual places, Teak, was absolutely delicious as expected. I can’t seem to steer away from the crispy rock shrimp appetizer, and the sesame crusted tuna entree. The tuna is the best I’ve had… EVER! Since I am from New Orleans, and have eaten only fish as my meat for 15 years I consider myself a bit of a seafood connoisseur… or snob. My husband, has dubbed me a ” vegaquarian”, meaning I am a vegetarian that eats dairy and fish.

Well, this vegaquarian is looking forward to the awesome crab cakes her husband makes every year! Look at all of that crab meat we picked.

Fabulous Finds ~ Shoedazzle

Brandi Grooms Johnson — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 21:30:39 +0000

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For all of you women that love shoes and do not know about Shoedazzle… look out!

I will admit that some of the shoes are a bit out of my wardrobe scope and comfort height. However, I would live in flip flops all year round if I could and still I find shoes that are practical, stylish, and comfortable.

This is my style for the summer, what’s yours? Have fun with it!

Sassy Chic ~ Trunk Show

Brandi Grooms Johnson — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 11:00:43 +0000

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Join Sassy Chic Boutique for the Maria Elena Headpiece trunk show July 16 – 18, 2010.

Sassy Chic Boutique

13 Monmouth St.

Red Bank, NJ 07701

732.747.0049

(photos courtesy of Maria Elena Headpieces’ website)

Kaboom!

Brandi Grooms Johnson — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 23:21:47 +0000

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Happy 4th of July!

Every 3rd of July our friend Bob has a killer party with an awesome view of the Red Bank Kaboom fireworks show. It was 3 years ago, yesterday that my husband proposed to me there in the middle of the fireworks. Unfortunately he couldn’t be there with me this year, but I took a few shots so that he wouldn’t be left out.

Every year the fireworks get better and better.

I hope everyone had a fun and safe Independence Day.

A sign of appreciation

Brandi Grooms Johnson — Mon, 24 May 2010 17:58:57 +0000

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A thank you goes a long way, and when clients go above and beyond that to show their appreciation for our hard work and services it makes me giddy.

Allison & Keith had such a beautiful wedding this past Saturday. I can’t wait to share a few photos. I was so excited to find a little goody bag at our table with my name on it. It took all I had to wait till I got home to open it. When I finally had the chance I found a warm thank you note, an adorable necklace with a camera, and “camera girl” charm (the back even has a little pearl hanging from it ~ Love it), and this awesome Playmobil.

I had so much fun photographing the little photographer with the flower girl and ring bearer. My husband was cracking up at me when I showed him that I played with dolls all morning on Sunday. The Playmobil is a vignette of a larger scene… a wedding (how appropriate). I can’t wait to get the whole collection… new obsession!

Amy Diamond (a friend, and one of my second photographers) helped me out for Allison & Keith’s wedding. Thanks Amy for a beautiful job as usual. As you can see, we had fun too! I love photo booths : )

A sneak peek of the wedding coming soon!

Monthly Tip ~ Accessorize

Brandi Grooms Johnson — Sat, 22 May 2010 01:32:07 +0000

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Be playful! Whether for portrait, boudoir or your wedding day photos, have fun! Accessories are a great way to spice up an ensemble and can make for great props for your session.

Boudoir: Think sassy. A great pair of heels can make all the difference. The taller the better. Stay away from chunky shoes… they don’t have quite the same effect as stilettos. Don’t forget the stockings, always a provocative touch! Jewelry is a good thing. It doesn’t have to be diamonds and pearls, although you can’t go wrong with either. I love layers. Combining multiple necklaces of all sizes can be a great way to conceal just enough without having to wear a top. Hats can do the same, and add a bit of drama to your photos.

Bridal Boudoir: If you are doing this as a gift for your husband-to-be, don’t forget all of the important details that you have worked so hard at coordinating for your special day… your veil, something blue, of course your jewelry, and especially what won’t be seen by others… your bridal and honeymoon lingerie : )

Wedding Day: These days brides and grooms are looking to personalize their event… show off their personalities. More and more, couples are working around a theme for their day. This means accessorizing. Details are playing a key role in helping them stand apart from the rest.

Brides: From your veil to your shoes ,and the important things in-between is a statement about you. Veils, headpieces and vintage hats can be so sexy. What a fantastic way to add the finishing touches. I also love it when a bride surprises me with a sassy pair of shoes. Jewel adorned, vibrantly colored or leopard print pairs of heels are fun… even a pair of Chuck Taylor’s or cowboy boots… Yeah, that’s what I’m talk’n about!

Grooms: I am so happy to say that more grooms are becoming as hands on as the bride is when it comes to planning and accessorizing. Cufflinks are a great place to start. You can find so many personalized cufflinks on the web (they make for great groomsmen gifts too). Grooms are even breaking free of traditional dress shoes and opting for the more casual look with Chucks or sandals. A nice accessory for a groom (depending on the attire, and atmosphere of the wedding) is a pocket watch. I’ve come across a few while shooting. Some are passed down from generations before, some are new, and others are really great used finds. Either way, they are a fun prop to have while photographing the man of the day.

Sexy New Boudoir Albums

Brandi Grooms Johnson — Thu, 20 May 2010 10:00:02 +0000

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Unbelievable sexy!

Look good, feel good, and show it all off.

Let your girlfriends be green with envy over your album…

…while the green you’re strutting is much more attractive and better for the environment.

These provocative albums come in a plethora of sizes, cover materials, and colors : ) 100% customizable so that you can flaunt your charm.

Dina & Gary Published Again : )

Brandi Grooms Johnson — Tue, 18 May 2010 21:56:37 +0000

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I am so excited to announce that Dina & Gary’s carnival themed wedding was published again.

Who can resist the allure of a genuine cowboy fit with some wild rope tricks, burlesque, a sword and flame swallower, a contortionist, a magician, and don’t forget the bowling.

Offbeat Bride is fantastic resource for alternative brides and grooms looking to go beyond the traditional. Find everything from advice to vendors.

Thanks Offbeat Bride!