I look back at 2014 with a surreal sense of growth. Only one year ago, I was walking across the stage receiving two degrees from Flagler College with two years of experience as a photographer and photojournalist. After spending two months abroad in Southeast Asia, I came home with a lot of work ahead of me. It was my first year working as a full-time photographer— no more side jobs keeping me afloat— and I have to admit I was afraid.
Read MoreTannelle contacted me in late September asking if I was available for her November wedding. At that time she didn't even have her venue chosen yet. I was surprised until she told me her and fiancé Eric (now husband) had decided to change their plans and instead of having a big wedding a year from now, they wanted a small gathering in St. Augustine to celebrate with their family and closest friends. Even better—they quit their jobs and were heading off to explore Hawaii and New Zealand, without an exact date of return. I knew we were a great fit from the moment we had that conversation.
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