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.
Read MoreA lesson of rain and love:
Ali and Mike planned it perfectly. To be married on October 6, peak weekend of fall foliage in Burlington, Vermont. Their ceremony was to be held on the rooftop of the Sunset Ballroom and photos at a local vineyard nearby. I was BEYOND excited for the warm orange sunset I had in mind and the leaves falling lightly around them during their couples portraits.
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Sara and Chris' wedding is one I will always remember. Not only are they a super AWESOME couple—they were great to work with, not asking for anything but my own creative freedom. I had a chance to experiment using my new "prism" during our couples portraits and dances. Super cool results.
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I have to start with this story.
Last spring, when Ben, Tiffany and I met at the Mission Nombre de Dios we weren't exactly sure what was in mind for their engagement shoot. The weather was overcast. Ben carried a blanket with him. I knew reading scripture was something they did together often so they brought their bible and a few other books. After setting up a few minutes later in the grass— it was like I disappeared.
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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.
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Here is a sneak peak of Jon & Shannon's beautiful wedding this past weekend. It was an absolute honor to be so involved with this wedding—especially our late night ribbon wall making for the photo booth.
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