St. Augustine Wedding Photographer: White Room Wedding, New Years Eve Wedding, Katrina & Matt

I have to be honest—New Years Eve has never been a holiday favorite of mine. I normally end up worn out from the year with a lovely head cold on my couch in Vermont. This year, when Katrina reached out only 2 months prior to the wedding I was SO excited to be part of their evening—and of all places, overlooking the city of St. Augustine on the White Room rooftop. Also, the two of them are freakin' awesome and were up for any creative direction. We had a first look to capture portraits before dark, a GORGEOUS evening wedding on the rooftop, followed by portraits in the plaza.

St. Augustine Wedding Photographer: Oldest House & St. Augustine Distillery Wedding: Ashley & John

Ashley & John celebrated their love at two St. Augustine gems—The Oldest House & St. Augustine Distillery. They got ready at John's parents house near the Bayfront, hiding from each other throughout the morning. It was a destination wedding for a lot of their family (traveling from CA) and they got to see the city lit up for Night of Lights and drink cocktails at our one and only distillery.

Vermont Wedding Photographer, St. Augustine Wedding Photographer, Scott Farm Wedding: Jared & Zara

Jared & Zara had their first ceremony & reception in the UK and when they asked me to shoot their Vermont reception—I was almost speechless. Jared is an amazing photographer in Boston and I was sure he had a few folks in mind. My brother grew up with Jared and it was the first wedding I worked with family around.

The day was as I imagined—completely laid back and absolutely beautiful. It ended up being a cold month in Vermont this July and the entire afternoon was a mix of mist and rain. Scott Farm is amazing. It was where Cider House Rules was filmed and even cooler, Jared's grandfather worked on the farm in the 1930's.

St. Augustine Wedding Photographer: Creative Ice Plant Engagement, Danielle & Verne

Was super excited when Danielle reached out asking about shooting their engagement at the Ice Plant Bar. Not only is it one of my favorite spots (and has killer light falling from the high windows mid-morning) but Verne is co-owner of Bosscal Mezcal and they wanted to incorporate the awesome bottle as well. Danielle & Verne are getting married in 2 months and I am super psyched to be part of their intimate wedding at The Lightner Museum & Casa Monica Hotel.

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.

St. Augustine Wedding PhotographeR & Educator: WOMEN'S WORKSHOP IN KOLKATA, INDIA

It may not be true for all travelers—as many with wanderlust find satisfaction filling up their atlases with red thumbtacks by their front door, always one foot headed in that direction— but for some there is a specific point on the map that tugs at their soul, until they are able to reach it. And once we do (I’ll now include myself in this projection), that destination isn’t merely checked off the list, but becomes built into our lives and perhaps one day, we find it to be home as much as anywhere else.

For me, this has always been India.

St. Augustine Gay Wedding Photographer: White Room Wedding, Ali & Marcie Higgs

Working with Ali & Marcie was like hanging out with longtime friends. We met over a year ago now and I am already nostalgic thinking back to our first shoot at the Iceplant and surprising shrimp boat captains on the docks downtown.

Their wedding was perfect. They rented a big ol' house on Saint Augustine Beach (on 1st Lane—one of the best rentals around) and were married at the White Room's rooftop right before sunset. I am so thankful to have met these two women and their awesome families. Their bridal party was full of nieces and nephews and their energy made the group shots really come to life!

Thanks to all the amazing vendors who made these two brides look awesome and rock out the whole day.

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