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.

St. Augustine Wedding Photographer: Cait & Matt Posey, Bowing Oaks Wedding

Cait & Matt were married at Bowing Oaks in Jacksonville on May 15, 2016. Matt's dad married them under an oak tree in the late afternoon sun and it was one of the most beautiful ceremonies I've seen. The Posey's are a family of musicians and there was strumming, singing and praise the entire evening. Not to mention an amazing vintage pick-up parked outside as a Polaroid photo-booth backdrop for guests. Thrown in the back of the truck? Bags packed for California—Cait and Matt headed on a road trip out west the following morning.

Creative St. Augustine Wedding Photographer: Angela & Eric Avella, Fountain of Youth

Angela & Eric's wedding was one for the books.

It was my first time shooting in the new and improved Prince of Peace Church (with an amazing bridal room, by the way), a unique "first touch" idea (Angela surprised Eric with a guitar he has always wanted right before the ceremony), and a beautiful reception at The Fountain of Youth—not to mention TACOS from TacoLu. You know how I feel about tacos.

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: 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: Brian & Jess Kobryn, San Mateo, Florida

Here's to the first wedding of the 2016! Jess and Brian had an awesome backyard wedding in San Mateo, Florida—right on the St. John's River. The fog creeped in and made a dreamy backdrop for the day. The ceremony was midday with brunch to follow. Jess thought of every little detail —from their "Kobryn Times" morning news to the hearts that held the donut holes. If you need advice on DIY weddings—Jess is one to ask. I have only shot a few day receptions in my career (with an exit before sunset) and this is by far my favorite.

Food Photography, Wedding PhotographySarah WilliamsonFebruary 10, 2016Comment

Creative St. Augustine Wedding Photographer: 2015 Year in Review!

2015 was one crazy ride—a year of growth and exploring personal projects— shooting over 20 weddings and elopements and starting Vision for Empowerment, a program teaching photography workshops in Kolkata, India.

Here are a few frames celebrating this year. HUGE thanks to my clients for letting me do my thing (which often means pulling out prisms, light sabers and odd-looking gear) in order to create awesome and unique wedding photos.

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.

St. Augustine Wedding Photographer: Halloween Wedding Portraits, Cedar House Inn & Flagler College

Kelly & Adam are from Port Saint Lucie. They decided to keep things simple (and absolutely gorgeous) and have a small ceremony at Cedar House Inn in historic downtown St. Augustine. They also got married on my favorite holiday and I am SO happy I decided to work this Halloween. The masks Kelly found and Adam's top hat were an awesome touch. Thanks, St. Augustine, for always providing such KILLER backdrops.

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.

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