It's always great to find your personal work or identity appearing in print form for all eyes to see. Kim and Scott Goodwin are an absolutely amazing couple that I've had the pleasure of working with and now seeing on the pages of New Canaan Darien and Rowayton magazine out of Norwalk, Connecticut, just 45 miles from New York City.

Here is the write up on these two:

Kimberly Wynns Arbuckle and Scott Kreitler Goodwin first connected while attending a mutual friend's party at an Irish pub in New York City's West Village. After they spent the evening chatting over a few Irish specialty drinks, Scott asked Kimberly on a date. The two shared an unforgettable time that started with a sushi dinner, which included a daring uni shooter. Kimberly says, 'I'd spent most of my life avoiding eating fish, but I didn't want to let him down." Next up, third-row seats at a Rolling Stones concert in Madison Square Garden.

Two years later – just before the couple was due to leave for a romantic retreat to the Coral Beach Club in Bermuda – Scott asked for Kimberly’s hand in marriage. The sweethearts were married by the Reverend Thomas R. Niblock in October at the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, Florida. They enjoyed a honeymoon in Thailand and Bali and now live in Manhattan. She has since tried over four different types of fish.

Kimberly, promotion director for Lucky Magazine, is daughter of Catherine and Stephen Arbuckle of Miami, Florida. She received her B.A. in communications from Boston Colle ge. Scott, the son of Joan and John Goodwin of Rowayton, is director of high-yield credit trading for Citigroup. He is a Darien High School graduate and received his B.A. in economics from Duke University.

From their energetic engagement session to their memorable wedding day, and now to the birth of their soon to be son, we have documented the series of major life moments for these two each step of the way. Kelly and Marcelo are expecting sometime in August and approached me for a simple yet creative maternity session. Clearly I agreed with one stipulation, I get to shoot it my way, my style, with no boundaries on creative license..."you got it Mike, let's make it happen". Our shooting time was filled with laughter, swarms of killer mosquitos, green pastures, lots of yummy light and the beautiful ocean blue as Kelly pushed through the day with us like a true champion. I've never been a die hard fan of the whole maternity session concept but after seeing our work together my opinions may have turned for the better as I love the results out of the camera. Congratulation you two! We are absolutely certain that you will provide the ideal loving home for your beautiful child and look forward capturing your smiles as a family. We love you guys...

Ceremony and Reception: Sofitel, Miami
Coordinator: Leyani
Floral Design: Nevot Flower Design
Dress: Alegria Bridal
Cake Design: Cakes by Edda
Makeup Artist: Jennifer Scarcella
Hair Stylist: Derek Lopez-Almodovar
Music: Effects Entertainment

The insatiable fragrance of romance mixed with marital anticipation, carried enough emotional energy to power the Miami skyline. As we documented heartfelt details, two of the most generous and warm individuals prepared themselves to leave all behind. Hand in hand, they stood on the edge of a life-long covenant realizing that two truly are better than one, that the road before them is an upward path unreachable apart from one another, and that true satisfaction comes only by absolute abandonment to one another.

Peter and Sara Morales embody the gift of interpersonal connection, which seems to infectiously spread to each person in their path. In being transparent, I must say that my internal expectations were waiting to be disappointed and yet somehow, with each step of the way and at every interaction, Sara and Peter continued to showcase their genuine level of affection, friendship, and sincerity that makes you feel like you have known them for a lifetime.

Needless to say, we had an absolutely fabulous time capturing this gorgeous couple as close friends and family shared in their union. We are beyond grateful to have worked with you guys and thank you for making us feel so welcomed. Congratulations and know that we love you guys.

Nothing like a little child tossing in the pool as we celebrated the 4th....yaaahooooo!