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Crystal & Vijay’s Tampa Engagement – Captured by Samantha

Tampa Engagement Crystal and Vijay met me out in Tampa for their gorgeous outdoor engagement session.  Envisioning a a serene backdrop of natural Florida foliage, the two were down to visit a spot they had never been! From Birthday to Birthday My sweethearts story began when they met at a friend’s birthday party while in college.  While the two noticed …

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Bailey & Zachary’s Lake Louisa Engagement – Captured by Samantha

Lake Louisa Engagement Bailey and Zack met me out at beautiful Lake Louisa for their Spring engagement.  Recent rains brought the lush nature preserve back to shades of green, which were the perfect backdrop to my couple’s pastel attire. A silly little dance… My sweethearts story began on May 21st of 2015 when Bailey had come home from college for …

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Jennifer & Kayla’s Orange Grove Engagement

Orange Grove Engagement It is not everyday that I am honored with being able to capture an engagement session of one of my dear friends.  Growing up, since I can even remember, Jennifer has always been in my life, along with her amazing family.  It was such a treat to be able to catch up with Jennifer, along with her …

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Brittany & Ricky’s Ever After Farms Wedding

Ever After Farms Wedding Brittany and Ricky tied the knot during their Ever After Farms wedding in Mims, Florida.  With multiple location options, my couple picked the blueberry farm which happened to be in season.  From a beautiful ceremony underneath a 50 year old oak to a rustic reception inside the barn, their day felt like perfection! High School Sweethearts …

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Katie & Cameron’s Plaza Resort Wedding

Plaza Resort Wedding Katie and Cameron tied the knot during their Plaza Resort & Spa wedding in Daytona Beach, Florida.  Having worked at the Plaza Resort for several years, Katie knew it would be the absolute best location for an old Florida feel.  A Florida coast ceremony on the veranda overlooking the ocean, combined with the vintage style ballroom that …

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Ansley & Tony’s Washington Oaks State Park Engagement

Washington Oaks State Park Engagement Ansley and Tony met me out at beautiful Washington Oaks State Park in St Augustine, Florida.  Envisioning a little bit of a beach side backdrop, along with a gorgeous garden, we just knew that Washington Oaks was the perfect mix. Reconnecting After High School My couple’s story began back in high school when the two …

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Meg & Chris’ Leu Gardens Wedding

Wedding at Leu Gardens Meg and Chris tied the knot during their Leu Gardens wedding in Winter Park, Florida.  Envisioning a day filled with a little bit of everything they love, the two incorporated some of their favorite comics as table decor, Meg’s bouquet and Wonder Woman headpiece, along with Superman cufflinks for Chris, mint and navy throughout their attire …

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Billy & Joshua’s Rollins College Engagement

Rollins College Engagement A destination engagement, Billy and Joshua’s Rollins College engagement in Winter Park was such a treat to photograph.  Talking for the past few months, I was so excited to finally meet these two in person while they were down on vacation in the sunny state of Florida. Facebook Friends Love first began for my sweethearts back in …

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Alexandra & Shane’s Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Wedding

Hyatt Grand Cypress Wedding Alex and Shane tied the knot during their Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress wedding in Orlando, Florida.  Envisioning a romantic and elegant vibe for their big day, they tied in a mix of soft and bring pink tones, a gorgeous outdoor lakeside ceremony, and indoor reception in glass walled ballroom; which offered wall to wall stunning views …

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Alex & Vince’s Vibrant Outdoor Engagement

Central Florida Engagement Alex and Vince met me out at beautiful Lake Louisa Park for their vibrant engagement.  I just love the pop of navy and red in their attire against the lush green backdrop of the state park. A Second Chance Date Like many of my couples, online dating has become the gateway to finding forever love.  Alex and …

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Molly & Matthew’s Traditional Jewish Wedding

Orlando Jewish Wedding Molly and Matthew tied the knot during their Jewish wedding at the Courtyard at Lake Lucerne in downtown Orlando, Florida.  A historic venue that has been around for some years was the perfect backdrop to their traditional wedding that incorporated beautiful aspects of a Jewish heritage, including the circling of seven times and breaking of a wine …

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Michelle & Nick’s Orlando Science Center Wedding

Orlando Science Center Wedding Michelle and Nick tied the knot during their Orlando Science Center wedding in the dinosaur room.  My super sweet and silly couple picked the dinosaur room for their guests to enjoy, along with being a pretty spectacular ceremony space! A Little History Having met about two and a half years ago at work, Michelle and Nick …

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Bridal Tips: Wedding Guest Tips

How to be a Five Star Wedding Guest For this month’s bridal tips, we are diving into what to expect as a wedding guest and what is expected of you as a guest.  For many of our guests, they may not have attended a wedding in recent years or at all.  These tips will help in preparing your guests or yourself …

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Vanessa & Christopher’s Cypress Grove Wedding

Cypress Grove Wedding Vanessa and Christopher tied the knot during their Cypress Grove Estate House wedding in Cypress Grove Park.  The two envisioned a romantic and enchanting feeling for their big day, which visually flowed through from golden candelabras to delicate florals. Matchmaking Friends As fate may have it, the two met through their friends and roomies at the time …

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Renee & Jake’s Leu Gardens Engagement

Engagement at Leu Gardens Renee and Jake met me out at beautiful Leu Gardens in Orlando, Florida while visiting from up north to plan out the details of their destination wedding.  Tying the knot beachside in New Smyrna Beach, they are looking forward to escaping the cold and celebrating with their friends and families! How They Met Online dating is …

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Nicole & Phillip’s Mulberry Wedding

The Mulberry Wedding in New Smyrna Beach Nicole and Phillip tied the knot at The Mulberry in New Smyrna Beach, Florida.  A Florida style plantation, we loved the tropical vibe woodsy vibe for our sweetheart’s ceremony space outside and indoor rustic white barn. First Date at Fiddler’s on the Green Back in May of 2015, the two first connected on …

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Shelby & Richard’s Baldwin Park Engagement

Baldwin Park Engagement Shelby and Richard met me out in beautiful Baldwin Park for their adorable engagement session with their pup Brinkley.  Residents of Baldwin, it was so nice and very special to be able to photograph the two in a place they love so much. The Passing Years Having met in high school, the two had found something special …

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Sarah & Graham’s Florida Wildflower Engagement

Florida Wildflower Engagement Sarah and Graham met me out at Lake Louisa State Park for their stunning engagement session.  It was so great to finally meet my sweethearts in person since we had been chatting often via email and phone leading up to their engagement. Radiant Church not only instills faith in both body and soul for Sarah and Graham, …

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The Sweetest Strawberry in the Patch

Strawberry Field Baby Portraits Little Luna celebrated her eight month milestone with an adorable mommy and me session at a local strawberry patch.  With mommy Amanie in tow, little Luna had a blast picking strawberries and hanging out on an easy Florida winter day.