I had the pleasure of capturing an intimate elopement ceremony for Wilka & Jerry at Celebration Gardens in Winter Park, Florida last Saturday on a glorious, Florida summer day. The venue is a hidden gem in downtown Winter Park, featuring a beautiful gazebo, trellised gardens, and cobblestone pathways. Tropical flowers line the walkways or cascade…
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15 Questions to Ask When Hiring a Wedding Photographer
Read moreWedding planning takes time and research. Finding the right photographer to document your big day is not much different than finding the perfect person to marry. It is not a simple swipe left or right if their profile looks good. And face it. We all know people can look awesome on-line, but it is…
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Katie & Ryan Ocean Maternity Session Fort DeSoto Park Beach St. Petersburg, FL
Read moreI met Katie and Ryan over two years ago when I had the honor of photographing their wedding. From the moment Katie and I spoke on the phone, we chatted away like we were old friends. You know when you just click with someone? Well, that is exactly how it felt. Katie is one of…
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Jessica + Adam Tampa Wedding
Read moreJessica & Adam were married this past Saturday at the Congregation Schaarai Zedek Synagogue in Tampa, Florida by Rabbi Farb on a glorious June summer day. Jessica is a dancer and embodies grace and beauty. She began at age 3 and continued on throughout her collegiate career, and now dances as a professional cheerleader for…
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Dreamy Lavender and Sage Desert Wedding Styled Shoot
Read morePart of being a professional photographer is continuing your education and growth. Nothing compares to the week long training at WPPI (Wedding & Portrait Photography International) which happens every February in Las Vegas, Nevada. Hailing from the Mid-West, it is not often I get to experience the soft, dreamy colors and unique landscape of the…
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Historic Bonnet House & Gardens Fort Lauderdale, Florida Sage & Rose Stylized Shoot
Read moreI love getting together with other creatives. I recently had the opportunity to participate in an amazing stylized shoot organized by Styled Shoots Across America and the talented Manda Weaver of Manda Weaver Weddings, at the Bonnet House in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. From the moment I arrived (yes, I got there over 30 minutes early,…
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Coral & Sage Blue Diamond, NV Stylized
Read moreWhile I was out in Las Vegas for WPPI (Wedding & Portrait Photography International) this February, I had the opportunity to work with the talented Erin Johnson of Enjoy Workshops. She put together an amazing workshop out in the desert of Blue Diamond, Nevada for about 10 wedding photographers. Talk about a stunning couple and…
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Photographer’s Checklist for Wedding Day Success
Read moreMake your list and check it twice Heading into a wedding can be stressful. You are responsible for documenting each incredible moment with no do-overs. How can you prepare yourself to tackle a wedding day? It’s simple. Make a check list of all the tasks you need to complete PRIOR to heading out the door. …
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“I do” How To: 5 Tips to keeping Your Timeline on Track
Read moreWedding planning. Either you love it, or you hate it. It’s the mix of adrenaline filled emotions running on high, with the need to check off all those pesky little items on your to do list. Often, the bride is overwhelmed with all of the decisions she is facing. And figuring out exactly how each…
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Audrey + Juris Winter Park, FL Roaring 20’s Great Gatsby Wedding After Party
Read moreAudrey and Juris were married earlier this year out in Las Vegas, and decided to have their reception at their beautiful home in historic Winter Park, Florida. Wanting to do something a bit different, they chose a 1920’s Great Gatsby themed After-Party. Lisa Adams of The Event Chicks did an awesome job coordinating all of…