I’m so excited to announce a new service Taken will provide: LifeStyle Children Photography. The aim is capture the beauty of your child/children/best friends daily lives, as seen by you, candidly captured. Many of you know that I have three kids, and as a photographer I try to ensure that I capture the daily grind often. As I have shared these images on Facebook, the images have always received lots of postive feedback. It seems that these unscripted moments resonated with you too. So now, Taken offers a limited number of LifeStyle sessions. Learn more about the pricing… but first, see my family’s personal story told in photographs of the last 3 years (hence the watermark changes).
This beautiful wedding marked many “firsts” in my wedding photography career: Taken’s first Jewish ceremony, first sunset outside wedding, first Forsyth wedding, and lastly first wedding with Simply Savannah Events. The evening was breathtaking. Yliana was stunning and Nick was quite dashing. Overall the evening was too brief to absorb the grandeur of it all. So blessed that Yliana and Nick chose Taken to be their photographer to capture these once-in-a-lifetime images. Officiant Rabbi Robert Haas 832-758-7220 alwaysmoretosee@yahoo.com Wedding Planners & Decor Designers: Layla Mayville of All the Little Details + Nicole Rene of Simply Savannah Events Floral Design: Layla Mayville of All the Little Details Photographer Alicja Colon 912-658-4530 Taken Photography alicja@taken-photography.com Cake Designer Carrie Alvarez-Briscoe 912-247-2583 Two Cakes twofabulouscakes@yahoo.com Musician James Rinalducci 603-988-5191 Jazz Saxophone jrjazz1@yahoo.com Beauty Joli A. Brides 912-547-6960 Brittany Carter, Rachel Allen & Rebekah Haskett joliabrides@gmail.com Doves Low Country Lovebirds 912-429-9708 Tina Harris lowcountrylovebirds@comcast.net Carriage Ride Madison Tour Company 912-658-1364 www.madisontourcompany.com Reception 700 Drayton 912-721-5002 Rentals In Any Event Sheree Gloss 805 E 66th Street 912-335-7127 or 912-313-4928 Mobile www.inanyeventsav.com Security Officers Savannah Chatham Metropolitan Police Department 912-658-2643 Ketubah veil Anna Abramzon Eleanor- IheartBride www.AAketubah.comhttp://www.etsy.com/shop/IheartBride Chuppah Dress Deb Keiner Lili’s Custom Design www.etsy.com/shop/piscaquilter Lili & Margarita piscaquilter@yahoo.com Hollywood, Florida Kiddush Cup Shoes Mary Jurek Badgley Mischka Gia www.galleryjudaica.com (Customized) Tallit Suit Reeva Shaffer Calvin Klein www.Daskaroth.com Kippot Greg Sager gsager@etsy.com Invitations Heather L. Young http://theinklab.etsy.com www.FLYoungStudio.com
It’s been awhile since I and Derek Scearcé shot this wedding. So glad that the charm of a wedding day endures so that I can share even it’s a tad belated. Kayla and Nick, thank you SO much for sharing your wedding day with me. It was a blast getting to know your friends and family while witnessing the jokes and tender moments that occurred throughout your day. You have a wide community of support that surrounds you. I can’t wait to watch your family blossom. Venue: Georgia Southern Botanical Garden Day of Coordinator: Posh, Petals, and Pearls
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A couple of weeks ago I had the sheer pleasure of crafting the cover image for Pooler Magazine of celebrity hairstylist, Dennis Stokely. Dennis knows his way around a studio set. Having been on more shoots than I could count I was schooled people – schooled! Though I was the master mind behind the lighting and scene, Dennis took lead on the camera angle and pose. We were a duo that danced a snazzy dance. Next week I’ll share more images from Josh Reddick‘s session for the Effingham Magazine. Hugs! Alicja
Happy Belated Halloween. A mother of three and I do all things late. So falling in line is posting images of my kiddos’ Halloween portraits :) Alia, my oldest was Cinderella; my youngest, Ava, was Tinkerbell. Yep, Taken jumps in the deep end and crafts child portraiture too. Thanks for letting me share! Hugs, Alicja
This past Saturday Kayla and Nick were married at the Georgia Southern Botanical Garden. It was SUCH a beautiful venue, a true reflection of the Bride’s beauty and charm. I can’t wait to dive deeper in the editing process; to tide you over, here are a few sneaks. Also, see Kayla’s bridal portraits. Hugs, Alicja
This past Saturday, beautiful Kayla walked down the aisle to her awaiting charming best friend, Nick. The evening was held at Georgia Southern Botanical Garden. Those images are being culled and edited as I type. However, what I’m so excited to share with you is Kayla’s bridal portraits! Wearing a beautiful gown from La’ren Bell, Kayla was stunning. Together we ventured to Bestheda Academy and enjoyed the serenity. It’s been SO difficult to keep these under wraps. So excited to share! Hugs, Alicja
The Wednesday before this intimate wedding, a dear friend Derek (you have seen our work together) passed my name to a wedding planner that was in need of photographer. Only 7 days before they were told of this celebration. I’m so blessed to have gotten to partner with Morgan Gallo Events, but more importantly witness love, and commitment without the rush of crazy schedules. Them, me, at Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum – I was in heaven. A BIG thanks to Morgan for trusting Taken. It was our first time working together and I can’t wait for the next! Last, but by no means least, thank you SO much to Melinda, my amazing light assistant that would – I think – jumped through clown-infested hoops to give me the light I need ;) Hugs, Alicja
Casey and Eric traveled from Little Rock to Savannah to partake in wedding festivities of a family member and continue to plan their own destination wedding. It was such a joy to craft breathtaking images of these two. I have to admit I was super nervous going into it. Casey raved about how much she LOVES Taken’s work… I was nervous as all get out! To the nerves add Sandy, though not a major threat to GA, she was casting some major clouds and winds our way. I was worried about lighting… so much so I tried to convince Casey and Eric to move the shoot to entirely downtown. “Nope, we don’t have a beach,” was her answer and so charged forward to Tybee Island. I praise Jesus that I listened to His voice in my heart that told me to take the LED light… which I never used on a shoot and had for about a year. SO glad. That thing lit all these shots :) Beautiful <3 Casey and Eric, your shoot was SO special to me. Thank you for your trust and donation to Soaring Wings Ranch :) Lastly, but no ways least, thank you for filling our tummy with great food and hearts with memorable moments. Hugs, Alicja
