Caleb and Erika’s winter wedding at the Hilton in Ocala, Florida was such a truly heartfelt day. A little bit of a backstory for you… over their engagement I got to know them as a couple and hear their story. They have been together for several years while Caleb served our country in the Marines. […]

You’re engaged! Cue the confetti, pop the champagne, and soak in this truly special time in your life with your fiance, family, and friends! You’ve probably been dreaming of this for quite some time, and can’t believe it’s finally here! So, now what? After you have celebrated, announced the big news, gotten your ring sized […]

I have been asked a lot lately about why a couple should have a second shooter for their wedding, so I decided to write a post about it that will hopefully shed some light on the topic! I know I may be a little biased, but I will say I hired a second shooter for […]

This vibrant purple and green styled wedding took place in Orlando, Florida, at the Luxmore Grande Estate House. This was my first time at the Luxmore, and I can’t wait to go back! The large white structure, complete with a fountain in front, is the perfect elegant southern venue. As you might notice, this shoot has […]

For those of you who don’t know, I was born and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  I know I am very blessed to have grown up in a place where people vacation- believe me, I sure do miss it!  We spent Fourth of July this year back in South Florida, and I had a few […]

Ashleigh and Chris are one of those couples that you can immediately tell they have been together for a long time and are truly each other’s best friend. Just spending time with them during their engagement session, I noticed how much they already are a “team”. They just adore each other (as seen in all […]

Whether you’ve been at a family wedding before, or are planning for your own wedding, there’s one part of the wedding day that, when mentioned, is usually followed by an audible groan from all involved…family formals. Whether you’ve had a bad experience before and felt like you were standing and smiling for an eternity, or […]

Chris + Nicole’s elegant gold and white wedding took place at The Westin Hotel in Lake Mary, Florida, just north of Orlando. The bride and groom had moved to Florida recently, so The Westin’s tropical palm-tree filled property was the perfect venue. It was a beautiful sunny day and we were all so happy it […]

When Anna and I were talking about possible locations for their engagement session, she told me she envisioned a park with lots of trees, and a place to be able to include a car into the photos. Her fiance, Eric, works with cars and that has become a big part of their relationship. I think […]

If you’ve ever wondered why you should have engagement photos taken (or maybe you are trying to convince your fiance!), then this post is for you! I loved my own engagement session when I was getting married, and am so glad I made the time for it. Because I believe in the many benefits, most of […]