Miami Wedding Photographer: Destination Wedding Photographer, Vizcaya Museum & Garden and Rusty Pelican

Bryn & Jarrod's wedding is one I will always remember. My first Miami adventure and it was spent with two awesome families that welcomed me like I was one of their own.

Bryn & Jarrod had their first look at Vizcaya Gardens, one of Miami's hottest (no pun intended) venues. And guess what? A huge storm rolled in. We waited it out in the gift shop and I am so glad we did. The rain stopped 15 minutes before closing time and because the storm scared everyone else away (it's rare to see this garden empty)—we were the only ones outside! The sun appeared in the gardens right as we were wrapping up and it's the most beautiful light I have seen this spring.

Creative St. Augustine Wedding Photographer: Parlor Room Events, St. Augustine's Newest Venue

Was super stoked when Natalie Stoppelli Canty (Owner of Parlor Room) & Julie Stoppelli (Owner of DOS Coffee & Wine) asked me to shoot a stylized shoot promoting St. Augustine's newest wedding and event venue. I cannot wait to see this venue open right behind DOS in December 2016. A beautiful industrial building with handcrafted farmhouse tables. It's exactly what St. Augustine needs.

St. Augustine Wedding Photographer: The awesome Engagement Session and how to do it right!

This post is not only for my clients but for any couple wondering what this engagement-session phenomenon is all about.

An engagement session is about becoming comfortable with your photographer and learning what it takes to create rad portraits. It's important for the three of us to work together before the big day. It should (in my opinion) be provided to all couples who book a wedding package. Unless, for some reason, they absolutely detest the idea of an engagement shoot (which is okay), or can't make the trip before the wedding because they live in Antarctica (but if that were the case —I'd definitely fly there to shoot it.)

St. Augustine Wedding Photographer: Creative Portraits in St. Augustine, Oriana & Chad

I was not available for Oriana & Chad's wedding this past December—and was surprised (and excited!) to hear back from them a month later, saying that they were happy with their ceremony photos but really wanted a session with me for creative portraits. I had to post some of these images— not only because I am missing the night of lights magic but because her dress was killer and deserves some recognition.

Creative St. Augustine Wedding Photographer: Riverhouse Wedding, Lindsay & David Gracey

Lindsay & David were wed, after 13 years together, on October 24, 2015. They stayed at Cedar House Inn downtown, had their ceremony right on the water at the Riverhouse and their reception in the beautiful ballroom. One of the coolest parts of the day was the 2-hour trolley they rented for the bridal party. This not only gave us time to relax and take dozens of photos but also gave their friends a little taste of St. Augustine. And the weather was perfect. Thank you, Child of Prague.

St. Augustine Wedding Photographer: Casa Monica Weddings, Venue Snapshots

The Casa Monica Hotel, in the heart of downtown St. Augustine, is one of my favorite venues. Even if my brides aren't getting married in one of their awesome ballrooms or the pool deck, I always recommend their suites for getting ready with the bridal party. They're spacious, beautiful and have the best view of St. Augustine (and Flagler College towers). Killer for detail shots. They recently contacted me for some work to feature and I got super excited compiling these photos from 2014-2015.

Caitlin & Daniel had their picturesque beach wedding on May 23, 2015. The Blue Ocean Breeze is an awesome venue and house—sleeping up to 20 people with high-rise ceilings and the most beautiful light! Not to mention the spiral staircase where they had their first look before their ceremony. The sky darkened post-ceremony but provided the natural soft-box that photogs pray for during beach weddings.

Florida Destination Photographer: Inspiration from SAM HURD, THE EPIC ATLANTA WORKSHOP

BEFORE WE CAN ACHIEVE GREATNESS, WE HAVE TO ACHIEVE GOODNESS -SOME RICH GUY

I just returned from Atlanta an hour ago and after spending 7 hours in the car—my brain is fried but I still feel the enthusiasm and creative juices flowing from yesterday's workshop with Sam Hurd and many other talented photographers from all over the Southeast.

St. Augustine Wedding Photographer, St. Augustine Photographer, Ximenez Fatio House Wedding: Sarah and Andy!

Sarah & Andy's wedding was truly unique. Sarah and I crossed paths years ago, while volunteering at an after school program together the first year I moved to Florida. I loved her free spirit and ability to connect with people right away. When she contacted me last spring (I'd graduated, she'd met Andy!) I was surprised to find out she and him bought a house only a block away from me!

Katie & Adam Mannar: LOVERMONT Wedding

How I met Katie and Adam is a story in itself. My high school guidance counselor (also, an up and coming wedding officiant!) has been following my work since I moved to Florida five years ago. Old college buddies with Adam, he showed them my portfolio. I was ecstatic when Katie contacted me. What? A wedding in Woodstock! At the Woodstock Inn? Not only is this a place where Rockefeller's used to hang, but Woodstock has been coined by National Geographic as "one of America's most picturesque villages". And, it surely is.

THE BLOG

This post is not only for my clients but for any couple wondering what this engagement-session phenomenon is all about.