WARNING, THESE PICTURES ARE SUPER CUTE!

Seriously, I (heart) dogs and these pictures are just as adorable and lovable as the people that participated. And here I thought I was the only crazy fool that has my dog on a seriously high pedestal. In our house we joke that Zeke (the destroyer Tucci) has everything but a college fund. Well, today I found my people. And, oh how comforting it is to know that I am not the only human that lets their dog jump into bed with them and spends obscene amount of money on any American made toy and the latest doggie designer whatever. Sometimes I think it’s a sickness, but I often wonder what my life will be like when Zeke is not here to stinky it up. The truth of the matter is, I am just so thankful that he puts up with us (us being the Damo and Rosy show).

Check out these pictures from today’s shoot. I apologize that I wasn’t able to included every pooch. I am DOG tired and Zeke is patiently waiting for me to hit the hay, so this is all I got. I promise to have everything posted by Tuesday night.

Thank you to everyone that came out to support the Buddies for Life rescue organization. We love you! Enjoy………

Filled with images by some of the world’s most accomplished photographers, this book provides a resource for photographers seeking inspiration for their own work. Stuck on what to do with a particular bride? Looking to freshen up your work with some new poses? Find a sample that appeals to you and look for ways to implement it (or some element of it) with one of your brides. Sometimes all you need to break through a slump is a little spark. In this book, you’ll find a plethora of images designed to provide just that.

We are so honored to have our images included along side with so many other great photographers like Dave & Quin Cheung, Kevin Jairaj, Kevin Kubota, Huy Nguyen, Jeff and Kathleen Hawkins, Cherie Steinberg Cote, Jeffrey and Julia Woods, and more!

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]]> http://www.damontuccisblog.com/?feed=rss2&p=1608 2 http://www.damontuccisblog.com/?p=1580 http://www.damontuccisblog.com/?p=1580#comments Sun, 04 Jul 2010 23:31:09 +0000 Damon http://www.damontuccisblog.com/?p=1580 Congratulations to Lauren and Jonathan! This very sweet couple was married July 3, 2010 at the Ritz Carlton Grande Lakes. Even though it was raining outside we had a fabulous time. Both families were wonderful. Special thanks to Sarah Grisez from the Ritz,  Lee James from Lee James Floral, and Shannon Caine from Beautiful Music for making it a spectacular event.

It was also really, really, really hot. Really! Add a few thousand people to the mix and it was a frying pan.

Prior to going we had heard that people were waiting over 8 hours to get into the USA building; one of the most popular in the Expo.

At least inside the pavilions was air conditioned and there were plenty of drink stands.

It turns out that our little blue friend, who we kept seeing all over the city was the official mascot of Expo 2010. His name is Haibao and he looks like a cross between toothpaste and Gumby. Actually, he beat out over 26k other creatures for this coveted title. I think we saw about that many of him all over China. At least he’s cute and who doesn’t look good in turquoise.

After the Expo, we regrouped at the hotel and got lunch. Next we had to go back to the fabric market to pick up our orders that we placed on Monday. Damon couldn’t resist getting a few more shirts made and then we took a short cab ride to the Yu Gardens and Bazaar.

This place was listed as a must see in my travel book. It was huge and looked like Old Shanghai. Actually, the buildings are newer, but designed to look old. The shops here peddle everything from tourist souvenirs to traditional medicines and, despite inflated prices the area was packed.

The Teahouse

I am amazed that in every country I visit, there is always a Micky D’s. That’s some serious branding! After the bazaar we headed back to the hotel to freshen up for our last night in China. We had plans to see the city at night. Actually, the truth is this glowing neon night scape is how I pictured Shanghai in my mind. Although, the smog wasn’t there.

Our plan was to go to the top of the super tall Shanghai World Financial Center. It currently boasts the highest observation deck in the world at over 1600′. The elevator ride was super smooth and super fast. Less than 300 seconds!

Even the street signs were neon. I could not help but wonder how much the electricity bill was each month. Hopefully, they are solar powered :)

After our visit to the top we had one last meal as a group and it was off to bed. Damon and I had to be up at 5:00am to pack and catch a cab to the airport. This was truly the perfect shot to end our trip. The next day we had a 14 hour flight to Detroit and then a 2 hour connecting flight to O-town. It was absolutely brutal.

Our trip to China was beyond words (thank goodness we have pictures). I wish we didn’t have to leave so soon, because there are some many more places I’d like to see there. It was different than any place I have ever been before. It was massive and non-stop. The people were friendly, but they always seemed to be in a hurry. I loved the food, but I didn’t think we will be having Chinese for a while. The weather was hot and there was a shortage of ice in our drinks. What else can I say about it, it was ???

Immediately after Damon’s talk we headed to Shanghai’s version of the silk market. It wasn’t as big as the one in Beijing and the vendors were less aggressive, but it was still fun. Damon got a bunch of DVD’s, I scored a few purses and a new suitcase to hold the loot. After the market we just decided to have a small meal and a few glasses of the Great Wall red wine in the lobby lounge. It had become a favorite of Don and mine. I don’t have any pictures of this moment, but it was special to me because it gave our small group a chance to decompress and get to know one another better.

For this trip we were traveling with Scott Kurkian from PPA, his wife and photographer/studio owner Angela and their two sons, Eric (16) and Sam (2). Also in tow was Don MacGregor, a talented portrait photographer and fellow Canadian from Vancouver, BC and all around great guy. When you travel with someone you really get to know the real them and in this case, we were blessed with great people that were fun to hang out with.

We're not drunk, it's just early

The 2 hour flight was the quietest plane ride I have ever been on. After we made it to the hotel, we had just enough time to unpack and then we were off to the fabric market. Unlike the silk market in Beijing this market is where you go to have clothing made. It was my turn to be in heaven. Since I have to altered all of my clothes anyway (no one seems to make jeans for people that are 5′) this was the perfect place for me to shop. In fact, the prices for custom made clothes were actually cheaper and they fit like a glove. I managed to convince Damon that I needed not 1, but 2 more pea-coats. You know how cold it gets in Florida, right? A few dresses and suits later he yanked me out so we could make our dinner reservations.

At dinner we learned a new word, 乾杯! : Gan BAY. It means cheers, but I should mention that they do it a bit differently in China. If someone says cheers, it’s not just raise your glass and take a sip. It’s raise your glass and down your drink. If not, it’s considered rude, and who wants to be rude in a new country. Certainly not us. Needless to say we went right sleep after dinner. I guess the picture was foreshadowing the dinner to come.

After the wall we headed to the city to see Tian’anmen Square and the Forbidden City. I guess because it was the weekend there were a ton of people, but I felt it was like that pretty much everywhere we went.

After a quick peak, we hopped on the subway and headed to the silk market. Thank goodness for Helen because most of the signs did not have English and we would have gotten lost for sure.

The silk market was 5 levels of fabulousness. Watches, purses, glasses, oh my! The market was a true shopper’s delight. It had everything a girl could want and at a fraction of the price, if you know how to bargain. And if you don’t, you will learn quick.

By the time we got back to the hotel we were so tired that Damon and I skipped dinner and just passed out. What an amazing day.

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