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Emily & Nate’s Leu Gardens Engagement – Captured by Samantha

Emily and Nathan met me out at beautiful Leu Gardens in Winter Park for their garden inspired engagement. The park has a special place in both of their hearts, as it was where Nate proposed to Emily to ask her to be his wife. As luck may have it, the two met through working at the same bar together off …

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Nicolette and Branden’s Leu Gardens Engagement – Captured by Samantha

Nicolette and Branden will be tying the knot in just a few short months, but in the meantime met me out at the ceremony venue for a lovely garden engagement. Having met back in 2007 at Florida Gulf Coast University, the two connected over both being Resident Assistants. From friends to dating, it is incredible how just over ten years …

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Downtown Disney Boardwalk Family Session

Karlee, Matthew, and little baby Adeline met me out for an early morning sunrise family session at the beautiful Disney Boardwalk. Close family friends, it was heartwarming to be a part of such a special moment. Adeline will literally melt your heart from the moment you see her. Her chubby cheeks, big smile, and love for her mommy and daddy …

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Jessica & Tyler’s Loews Royal Pacific Wedding

Jessica and Tyler tied the knot during their Loews Royal Pacific wedding.  The two envisioned both an outdoor ceremony and reception with a tropical vibe highlighting the beauty of Florida.  Their tropical vision stems from an earlier trip the two took this year to Hawaii and included the island state throughout their décor from their save the dates to table …

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Sarah & Wayne’s Estate on the Halfiax Wedding

Sarah and Wayne tied the knot during their Estate on the Halifax wedding in Daytona Beach, Florida.  The two envisioned a whimsical, outdoor garden feel along with a rustic indoor reception.  The wedding venue was the perfect mix of both from their professionally maintained gardens to wooden ballroom. As luck may have it, Sarah and Wayne met while both in …

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Renee & Lawrence’s Casa Feliz Wedding

Renee and Lawrence tied the knot during their Casa Feliz wedding.  The two gave me the heads up during their engagement that their wedding party, family, and guests would be a blast to photograph, along with dancing the night away.  Sure enough, both myself and second shooter Lana enjoyed every moment with our sweethearts and everyone who came out to …

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Danielle & Ian’s Opal Sands Resort Wedding

Danielle and Ian tied the knot during their Opal Sands Resort wedding in Clearwater, Florida. Overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, both their ceremony and reception had views for miles upon miles of the glimmering water and a soft pastel yellow sunset. Let me just start off by saying, Dani’s excitement for her wedding day is absolutely captivating. The way her …

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Tiffany & Patrick’s Winter Garden Engagement – Captured by Samantha

Tiffany and Patrick met me out in the heart of downtown Winter Garden, their original hometown where they grew up and first met one another.  A special place, the two visit the downtown area often for dates and family outings. It is crazy to think how far love can span.  Over 29 years ago, Tiffany and Patrick first me at …

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Amanda & Chris’ Orange Grove One Year Anniversary

Paper, the traditional one year anniversary gift.  Chris and Amanda knew that they wanted to kick off their one year anniversary of being married with a special session that would end with the printing of their images and a mutual gift for the traditional first year.  However, their session took a spin on not only including adorable portraits of the …

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Yarely & Adolfo’s Crystal Ballroom at Sunset Harbor Wedding

The Crystal Ballroom at Sunset Harbor set the stage for Yarely and Adolfo’s wedding day.  Glamour would definitely be the one word that summarizes their special day, which could be found in all the little details from crystal accents to chiavari chairs. Yarely and Adolfo’s story began in the Summer of 2015 while at a Tampa Bay Rays game.  Invited …

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Jackie & Matt’s Clearwater Beach Wedding – Captured by Steve

Jackie and Matt tied the knot on the beautiful shore of Clearwater Beach during their oceanside wedding.  Pops of teal and rose gold could be found throughout their big day from the bridesmaids dresses and bouquets to their reception ballroom.  One of our favorite moments came right after their first kiss when guests through mini beach balls up in the …

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Bridal Tips: Planning Your Wedding Reception

From dining to dancing, planning your reception should be just as much fun as planning your ceremony. Here are a few things to consider when it comes to your reception timeline, planning the beats you will be dancing to, and of course events to include during your reception: 1. Music – such an important factor of the reception portion of your …

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Jessica & Kyle’s Tavares Pavilion Wedding – Captured by Anna

Jessica and Kyle tied the knot during their Tavares Pavilion wedding in Tavares, Florida.  The two have been inseparable since high school when their love first began and witnessing such a special time to have finally come was amazing.  From ivory floral bouquets to Jessica’s lace back dress, every detail was thoughtfully put together.  Wishing these two an amazing life …

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Kylie & Nate’s Lakeside Inn Wedding – Captured by Amanda

Kylie and Nate tied the knot during their Lakeside Inn wedding in the historic and charming city of Mount Dora.  Located on the lake, their ceremony site was beautiful nestled between large oaks and the setting sun.  Inside the pink ballroom, the two partied with their family and friends until a fun and fabulous sparkler send off! Venue: Lakeside Inn