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Victoria & Michael’s Kraft Azalea Engagement

Victoria and Michael met me out in the heart of Winter Park, not far from downtown Park Ave., at Kraft Azalea for their beautiful outdoor engagement.  Victoria had debated between a couple different locations, but after finding another recent session at Kraft Azalea, fell in love with the light, beauty, and stunning trees the park had to offer. Their story …

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Gillian & Josh’s Isola Farms Wedding

Gillian and Josh tied the knot during their Isola Farms wedding in Groveland, Florida. The two envisioned an outdoor wedding that had a rustic and romantic vibe with lots of greenery and flowers. Just three years ago, Gillian and Josh met by chance on a dating app where they both swiped right for love. Chatting it up over text, the …

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MaryCaroline & Sahiba’s Hyatt Clearwater Beach – Captured by Whitney

MaryCaroline and Sahiba tied the knot during their gorgeous Hyatt Clearwater Beach wedding.  Our sweethearts envisioned a brunch style daytime wedding that was filled with love! It is crazy to think about how the internet has been a game changer when it comes to being able to meet someone.  While in the past, it would be fate if you happen …

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Andrea & John’s Castle Otttis Wedding – Captured by Whitney

Andrea and John tied the knot during their Castle Otttis wedding in St Augustine, Florida.  Feeling like a fairy tale, the two picked the venue due to how unique and beautiful it was! How They Met Both stationed at Naval Hospital Okinawa, Japan, arriving only 3 months apart where we met and worked as surgical techs in the operating room …

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McKee Family at Mead Botanical Garden

Beasan, Jay, and little Mason met me out at Mead Botanical Garden for their darling holiday portrait session.  Being their first official time having taken family portraits, I am sure Beasan and Jay would not have guessed how much Mason would love the camera! Looking at possible locations in the Orlando area, we settled on the low key and very …

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Alison & Thomas’ Chapel & Hudson’s Cellar Wedding

Alison and Tom tied the knot during their Winter Park Wedding Chapel wedding ceremony and celebrated with friends and family for their wedding reception at Luma, a local restaurant in Winter Park.  Intimate and elegant would perfectly describe the theme of Alison and Tom’s wedding, from their smaller guest count of all of their closest friends and family to the …

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Angelyn & Jon’s LDS Orlando Florida Temple Wedding

Angelyn and Jon tied the knot during their LDS sealing at the Orlando Florida Temple in Windermere, Florida.  Family and friends gathered around the grand entry to the temple to welcome our sweethearts out with excitement and praise for the monumental occasion.  After their ceremony, we headed West to Homosassa for their reception at the Southern Woods Golf Club. Friendship …

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Tiffanie & Michael’s Rollins Engagement – Captured by Samantha

Tiffanie and Michael met me out at the beautiful Rollins College campus for their darling winter engagement.  Fitting for the chilly time of year, the two wore deep hues of navy and maroon to complement one another. High school sweethearts, the two began their love story during senior year.  Both had a crush on each other, however Tiffanie was too …

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Hannah & Hunt’s Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Wedding

Hannah and Hunt tied the knot during their destination wedding at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando, Florida.  Family and friends flew in from all over the United States to celebrate such a magical moment and start to their journey through marriage. Hunt first laid eyes on Hannah during an ice storm get together at a mutual friend’s home. …

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Sari & Michael’s Winter Park Engagement

Sari and Michael met me out in the heart of downtown Winter Park at the beautiful campus of Rollins College for their elegant engagement session. My sweethearts story began by way of a mutual friend Casey that was Michael’s roommate.  At the time, Michael was living in Melbourne and attending the Florida Institute of Technology, while Sari was living in …

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Loryn & Brady’s Downtown Engagement – Captured by Samantha

Loryn and Brady met me out in the heart of downtown Winter Garden for their engagement session.  Brick roads, railroad tracks, and the historic buildings of the little town was the perfect backdrop for my couple’s vision for their engagement session Labor Day has become a special day for Loryn and Brady, as it was the time of year when …

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Baby Graham’s In-Home Newborn Session

In-home newborn sessions are my absolute favorite!  I love the idea of mommy and daddy getting to relax in the comfort of their own home and neighborhood, along with their little one for family formal portraits. Baby Graham Henry arrived on October 4th at 12:15 PM weighing in at almost nine pounds!  Delivered at Winnie Palmer, he arrived health and …

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Bridal Tips: Picking the Perfect Wedding Dress

Finding the perfect dress for your special day can be very overwhelming.  There are so many styles of dresses (a-line, ballgown, etc.) and easily over a 1000 options for the types of detail on the dress (lace, sweetheart neckline, and the list goes on!).  This past weekend I had the opportunity to go with my bestie in her search for the “one” and thought I would pass …

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Jen & Matt’s Mead Gardens Engagement – Captured by Samantha

Jen and Matt met me out in Orlando for their gorgeous Mead Gardens engagement session.  I love how dynamic the park is and we chose to go with a more adventurous theme exploring the rock jetty and other gorgeous areas. The set up – where it all began!  Having met through a mutual friend at different parties the two would …

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Dawn & Jesse’s Lake Louisa State Park Engagement – Captured by Samantha

We love venturing out of town with our couples for engagement sessions and Lake Louisa State Park did not disappoint!  Dawn and Jesse’s engagement session was the perfect mix of woodsy and the great outdoors. How They Met Jesse and I met through a mutual friend.  My next door neighbor was Jesse’s co-worker.  He had been trying to introduce us …

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Allison & Matt’s Downtown Winter Garden Engagement – Captured by Samantha

Allison and Matt met me out in the heart of downtown Winter Garden for their beautiful engagement session in the little historic town.  The two live in Clermont and enjoy periodically visiting the quaint streets and shops of the little area, so just knew it would be perfect for their engagement session! From Texas, to California, to now Florida, their …