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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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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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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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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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Megan & Matt’s Coffee Shop Engagement

Megan and Matt’s coffee shop engagement was the perfect way to kick off their wedding year by snuggling up while it was raining outside.  Our early morning plans for their outdoor engagement took a turn for the indoors when Barnie’s Coffee allowed us to use their shop as the backdrop.  Fortunately, the rain calmed down just long enough for these …

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Stephany & Nick’s Military Timacuan Golf Club Wedding

Stephany and Nick tied the knot and recommitted to one another during their Timacuan Golf Club wedding.  A promise to Stephany that was beautifully fulfilled with love, Nick wanted to give her the dream wedding she had always wanted. Living on base in North Carolina, the two traveled back down to sunny Florida to celebrate with friends and family.  Our …

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Stacey & Andrew’s Sunrise Rollins College Engagement

Stacey and Andrew met me out in the heart of Winter Park for their Rollins College engagement.  Waking up early, we started our day off on the lake’s shore before exploring the campus, and finally ending at ORMC where my sweethearts first met. It is incredible to think that just four years ago, these two met by chance at work.  …

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Nicole & Andy’s Leu Gardens Maternity Session

Wedding photography is so much more than just one very special day.  It goes beyond capturing the start of a couple’s journey through life together as officially Mr. and Mrs. to capturing them becoming a family.  Nicole and Andy are two wonderful people that have become great friends over the past year after I photographed their wedding. Now transitioning from …

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Bridal Tips: Post-Wedding Checklist

Your checklists aren’t quite over after the big day has come and gone.  With so much excitement leading up to your wedding, it is crazy to think how quickly it flew by as you celebrated with friends and family.  Living in the moment during your special day is so important, and remembering those who celebrated with you is just as …

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Bridal Tips: Accessorizing Your Sweetheart Table

1. Placement – I mean seriously what a stunning view!  When picking where you would like your table, consider the backdrop and placement within the room.  Jacquelyn and Hamilton placed their sweetheart table against a massive window featuring the gorgeous view their ballroom had to offer.  I love how backdrop brought in the Florida sunshine! 2. Luxe it Up! – Romance was the …

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Karly & Aaron’s Dreamy Destination Paradise Cove Wedding

Karly and Aaron tied the knot during their destination wedding at Paradise Cove. Traveling all the way from the United Kingdom, these two hopped, skip, and flew across the Atlantic Ocean with their friends and family for the special occasion. Just out of a Nicholas Sparks novel, Karly and Aaron were destined to be together since kids. Each of their …

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Bridal Tips: Getting Ready Outfit Ideas

The hours leading up to your wedding should be filled with absolute excitement as you pre-celebrate with your bridesmaids (and bridsmen!) in your bridal suite.  Cheers in style with some of these adorable outfit ideas… 1. Silk Robes – Kara looked absolutely darling with her bridal party in their floral silk robes.  I loved how her robe matched perfectly in print but different …

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Lauren & Brian’s Puppy Love Kraft Azalea Engagement

Lauren and Brian’s sunrise engagement at Kraft Azlaea with their pup Lola was the perfect way to celebrate their recent engagement and upcoming wedding in May.  As the golden light of the morning sun beamed down on the two (well three!), it was clear as day from the start that I knew their session would be one for the books! …

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Larisa & Ian’s Vintage Lilac and Grey Wedding

Larisa and Ian said officially said “I do” during their intimate wedding at the historic Longwood Community Building. Situated in the heart of downtown Longwood, the iconic light blue building is both a piece of history and where history is made. You may remember my couple from their family engagement session in downtown Winter Park off of Park Ave. From …