Mike + Shauna "4th of July Wedding"

In July my husband and I traveled to Tennessee to see our good friends get married! The lake house is one of our favorite places to visit and it's always such a great time, hanging out with my husband's best friends from school. It's 5 days of nothing but laughter and good times. This trip was a bit different, lots of wedding stuff happening! How amazing is this backdrop for a wedding day? Such a fun day, which ended with fireworks being shot from the balcony! I feel honored to be able to capture this day for them. Congrats to Mike and Shauna! Can't wait to see you next year!

Megan + Mark

In June, I shot a wedding at the insanely beautiful Fountain of Youth. I absolutely love shooting weddings here. The vibe is just so peaceful and lovely. I had never met this couple before as they live in SC, so it's always a little nerve-wracking jumping right into wedding mode when just meeting each other. But they were so cool and super sweet. They had to endure an ugly thunderstorm which came right as their ceremony was about to start! But they went with the flow and we all stayed calm- and it turned out perfectly! I really love the details they put into their big day. Congrats to Meg and Mark!

Susan + Craig

In April, I shot my 1st wedding of the year! This couple was so cool and laid-back.... every photog loves this kind of couple! And their bridal party consisted of their awesome kiddos! They were blessed with a gorgeous sunny day & how stunning is that turquoise? Love the bright colors. I had never photographed at the St. Francis Barracks and was in awe at some of the historical pieces on display. Congrats to Susan and Craig and their new family!

Karen and Andrew's romantic session

A great, local photographer (and one I have used in the past for my child's photos) contacted me to do some romantic "after" photos. Their wedding had been rained out and none of their photos could be taken outside of their beautiful venue, Oakleaf Plantation. I have to admit: working for another photographer is nerve-wracking! The game has to be stepped up! After several times of us having to re-schedule due to rain... we finally were able to meet up. We captured so many great shots- this couple is totally IN LOVE and their photos sizzled! Congrats again and hopefully you guys love these images!

Crissy and Chris

My good friend Crissy and her new husband moved to Florida in May- they weren't able to do the big wedding last year, so Crissy really wanted to do a romantic "after" session here in sunny Florida. The plan was to start out in historic St. Augustine and then end up with a trash-the-dress at the beach. Crissy looked absolutely stunning and Chris... so handsome. We had a wonderful time and I could have kept snapping away, but we were losing light. I haven't laughed so hard in a while- the beach session was hilarious! I hope you guys enjoy these pictures- they are pretty special!

Kelli & Sean's wedding

In late February, I photographed Kelli and Sean's wedding in historic St Augustine. The ceremony was held at a quaint little spot off St. George Street- it was very intimate with only close family in attendance. After the ceremony, the bride and groom rode onto a trolley and over to the Lightner Museum where we did their romantic session.... and then onto the reception at one of MY favorite spots, "The San Sebastian Winery". I honestly had a blast at this reception- their group of friends was such a hoot! Congrats to Kelli and Sean!

Joey + Amber

A few days before Christmas, I photographed Joey and Amber's beautiful wedding which was held at the Fountain of Youth in St. Augustine. Wow, just wow! This place is stunning! I was in photographers heaven and could have kept them there for hours! Amber showed up in a horse and carriage and right at their kiss, the cannon was fired. The reception was at the Boat Club and everyone had a great time. Congrats to Joey and Amber and hopefully... I will come visit you guys in Alaska one of these days!

Kristen + Bailey

Kristen is one of my long-time brides who has been planning her big day for a while! The original plan was to have a wedding at Stockton Park with a reception to follow, sort of a "picnic in the park". WELL, thanks to the unpredictable March weather, the big day brought terrible rain and thunderstorms all day long! Luckily, The Hilltop venue in Orange Park had a small room available for her backup plan. It was chaotic and stressful for everyone but at 3:00, Kristen finally married her handsome groom Bailey! The wedding was very pretty with canary yellow and royal blue touches. Kristen was a stunning bride- I loved how she rocked the royal blue stilettos! Sexy! The rain parted for a little while and we were able to do their romantic photos out in the beautiful garden. Congrats guys! Enjoy the sneak peek!

A Friday afternoon wedding

My co-worker Martha married her longtime sweetheart on a Friday afternoon in July. I was honored to photograph this special event. After the ceremony we did a romantic session at The Mission Grounds in St. Augustine. These 2 are so, so sweet. I wish them many more years of happiness together! Congrats!

Teri + Eric

You know how every group of girlfriends has the 1 friend that is crazy and free-spirited? Sort of a "Samantha Jones" from Sex and the City? hehe Well, my friend Teri is that chick. I never thought she would settle down. Well, on March 27, she did. Teri and Eric had a bright and cheery Sunday afternoon wedding, held at Stockton Park in Ortega. It was the kind of afternoon when you just KNOW the sky is going to open up and spoil the day. We were all getting kind of worried. Just as Teri started to walk down the aisle, out came the sun. It was so cool. These 2 are such lovebirds. They just oooze that saught after "ooey-gooey love". After the ceremony, the reception was held at "Friday Musicale". It was a fun afternoon and I'm incredibly happy for them!

Ashley + Daniel

On March 26, I took a little drive into the country to photograph Ashley and Daniel's wedding. The location was Princess Place Preserve in Bunnell, Florida. Wow- this place is gorgeous! 1500 acres located along Pellicer Creek. It is popular with equestrian enthusiasts. My 2nd shooter Jen and I were in awe of the beautiful surroundings and were quite snap-happy! Check out the website: http://www.flaglercounty.org/facilities.aspx?page=detail&RID=18 The reception was just down the road in a cool barn, at the Agricultural Center. The bride and groom rode in on their horses. So neat! It was the kind of wedding I love: fun and easy-going- with a great "down home, country, laid-back" vibe. There were horses. And dancing cowboys! And dancing grandpa's! And on 1 last funny note: the groom wore white socks. Sorry Danie- but I gotta pick on ya for that one! So funny! Here are a few images from the day- enjoy!

Jen + Darrell's wedding

The lovely bride w/ her friends: Carrianne, me, Jen, Liz and Ashley On September 12, my best friend Jen re-married her h.s. sweetheart, Darrell, at Le Jardin on Park, in Riverside. Jen worked really hard on all the details and everything turned out so cute, from the shades of pink in their daughters' dresses, to the lovebirds on the invites, to the blue lovebirds tucked in the bouquets. It was perfect! Unfortunately, the day broughts lots and lots of rain, and the ceremony had to be held under the shelter, but no biggie! Jen, Darrell, and their guests munched on yummy comfort foods i.e. fried chicken and mashed potatoes and then danced off the calories to old-school tunes i.e. Michael Jackson and Journey. It was a great night! Congrats Jen and Darrell and hope you had a great time in Vegas!

Tracee + Nick

On Sunday, June 14th I photographed Tracee and Nick's wedding at The Winterbourne Inn in Orange Park. Tracee contacted me thru Myspace a few weeks prior and was referred to me by one of my previous brides, Ashley. We didn't have time for an engagement shoot so Tracee and I met up one evening at Panera to chat and get comfortable with one another. I spent a good hour with her while she gave me all the great details of their big day to come! I could really see the enthusiasm in her and how incredibly excited she was to marry Nick. I LOVE a giddy bride and she was giddy and she glowed!
Their wedding was held at Winterbourne Inn, a 2-story Victorian house with lots of character and charm. It's also located right on the St. Johns River- so what more could you ask for??? I really, really enjoyed capturing the memories of Tracee and Nick's big day. This couple is so "crazy in love" with each other and it shows thru in the photographs! They were also so willing to do whatever poses I asked of them- and they "worked it" like rock stars for me! Congrats to you guys, and I hope you had fun in The Keys!