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Rosalie & William’s Cypress Grove Estate House Engagement

Rosalie and William met me out at the beautiful Cypress Grove Estate House for their darling engagement session. These two lovebirds actually me in the Fall of 2012, while William was volunteering where Rosalie worked as a nurse. When William saw Rosalie for the first time, he knew it was love at first site and had to ask her out – but …

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Leanne & John Bramble Tree Estate Wedding Styled Shoot

You may remember my darling couple Leanne and John from their downtown Winter Park wedding at the Winter Park Farmer’s Market last year. The two reached out to me about doing a styled shoot anniversary session that had a rustic feel to match their wedding day, but incorporate more of the beautiful outdoors Florida has to offer. I jumped for …

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Carolina & Edmond’s Vibrant St. Augustine Engagement

Carolina and Edmond met me out for an early morning session in the beautiful city of St. Augustine, Florida. The two wanted a downtown feel to their shoot in gorgeous little town. My sweet couple actually met while Carolina was a waitress and finishing up her nursing degree. Edmond had come into the little shop where she worked at the …

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Charlene & Leigh’s Destination Paradise Cove Wedding

Charlene and Leigh flew in from the UK for their Paradise Cove wedding. Located in the heart of Orlando and about ten minutes from Disney, Paradise Cover offers the most beautiful lake views and bohemian, beach feel – perfect for a Florida wedding. Charlene and Leigh booked the majority of their services through Virgin Holidays ranging from their lovely officiant …

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Michele & Tim’s Purple and Peach Capen House Wedding

Michele and Tim tied the knot during their beautiful outdoor wedding at the Capen House in Winter Park, Florida. Located in the heart of the Albin Polasek Museum and overlooking Lake Osceola, this romantic spot is the picturesque Winter Park location for a stunning outdoor, garden wedding. My sweethearts Michele and Tim wanted an intimate wedding filled with their closest …

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Ashley & Brandon’s Puppy Love Engagement in Downtown St Augustine

Ashley and Brandon met me out this past week for a beautiful early morning engagement session in Historic Downtown St Augustine with their adorable pup Cooper, who I must say stole the show! My sweet couple met a few years back when Ashley’s high school bestie joined the Navy. After joining the Navy and moving to Washington D. C. her bestie met the man of …

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Kayleigh & Richard’s Tropical Paradise Cove Wedding

Kayleigh and Richard’s Paradise Cove Wedding was absolute paradise! From cocktails on sandy shores to dancing all night under market lighting, the two had a vivacious wedding filled with family and friends. You may remember my sweet couple from their adorable engagement in Baldwin Park. The two actually met back in calculus class at the University of West Florida back …

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Kristen & Tim’s Blue and Blush Pink Winter Park Wedding

Kristen Minnear and Tim Inglis tied the knot during their Mead Botanical Garden wedding and reception that followed at the lovely Winter Park Woman’s Club. My sweet couple actually met back in the Summer of 2010 while they were both working at Islands of Adventure. One of my favorite rides, The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride, brought …

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Kara & Curtis’ Jacksonville Sunset Engagement

Sunset engagements are just so beautiful and when Kara and Curtis specifically requested one, I was over the moon with excitement. The two met me out at a beautiful Florida orange grove where the sun setting creates the most beautiful pink, purple, and blue sunsets. My sweet couple actually met through a mutual friend in college. Kara’s friend’s boyfriend was …

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Winnie Palmer Hospital Newborn Session

It is my absolute pleasure to share these images and story below with everyone. I am enamoured by the emotion, love, and grandeour of such a beautiful life coming into this world. Wishing all of the mommies out there a very Happy Mother’s Day. Love, Samantha It was a big day for the Ishlam family who welcomed baby Isles to …

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Maddie’s Lake Brantley High School Senior Portraits

High school senior Maddie from Lake Brantley High School was an absolute joy to capture for her high school senior portraits. Mommy Cathy had booked the appointment after being recommended my way from my sweet friend Melanie. Maddie had wanted senior portraits that captured the true essence of her personality and not just the rigid, posed photos with a fake …

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Natalie & Patrick’s Green Mountain Engagement in Ferndale

Natalie and Patrick met me out at Green Mountain Scenic Overlook and Trailhead in the Ferndale Preserve in Ferndale, Florida for their over the top (literally and figuratively) engagement session. A new spot that I found when on my way to a wedding in Mount Dora, the park quietly sits of the road and winds back into a walkway that …

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Rachel & Andrew’s Destination Key West Wedding

For the most part, we capture weddings in the beautiful state of Florida, however many of our sweet couples like to venture a little farther. When Rachel reached out to me about capturing her destination wedding to Key West and Mexico, I just knew I had to be a part of it. Rachel and Andrew are just the absolute sweetest. …

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Orange Grove Maternity Session in Montverde

I am so lucky to have such an incredibly beautiful family inside and out. My cousin-in-law Jen Gabel Isham reached out to me to capture her maternity session for baby number three and I couldn’t have been more over the moon to do so. Jen envisioned a laid back, Florida style maternity session with a dash of John Deere. When explaining her …

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Heather & Mark’s Montverde Maternity Session

Heather and Mark will soon be mommy and daddy Gonzalez with the impending arrival of their little one. I actually was introduced to Heather through our mutual friend Melanie who studied speech with Heather at UCF. Mel raved about how adorable Heather and Mark were and I just couldn’t wait to meet them. My oh my was Mel right. Heather …

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Brittany & Chris’ Engagement at The Acre

Brittany and Chris met me out at The Acre, a bohemian wedding venue located in the heart of Orlando, for their engagement session. Brittany envisioned a mixed session that would start off as more of a casual look and end with luxury style. Brittany and Chris actually met back in high school – yes, that’s right, high school sweethearts! The …

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Caroline & Brian’s Classical Wedding at The White Room

Caroline and Brian tied the knot during their beautiful wedding on the rooftop of The White Room in downtown Saint Augustine.  Overlooking the Bridge of Lions and Matanzas River, the two said their “I Do’s” and shared their very first kiss among friends and family. What made their venue so special, in addition to being absolutely fabulous, was that it …

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Kellie & Austin’s Record Shop Engagement

Kellie and Austin met me out at Park Ave CDs for a retro, music inspired engagement session this past week. Three of their absolute favorite things are music, candy, and of course one another. I knew that when planning the shoot, I had to incorporate these three passions all in one lovely package to be able to deliver on their …

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Anna & Corey’s Orange Grove Engagement

I just need to say that these two absolutely melt my heart… and now on to their story 🙂 Anna and Corey met me out at a secret spot of mine in a beautiful orange grove near Tampa this past week for a beautiful, morning engagement session. The two actually met back in high school when Corey was a senior …

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The Maeder Family’s Orange Grove Portraits

Sweetness is the love of a family… This past week the Maeder family met me out at a beautiful orange grove for an early morning family portrait session.  Dayna had wanted to have a portrait session that captured their entire family, the kiddos alone, and of course her and her hubby. Family sessions are such a blast.  I typically start …