Vermont is near and dear to my heart because Burlington is "home". Even though I spend the majority of my time in St. Augustine, where I reside (or traveling, as you know if you follow my journey on IG, FB or here), I spend at least a month every summer in Burlington. Melissa & Bri's wedding day was my first of my 2017 Vermont summer season. And what a great way to kick it off!
Read MoreDani & Jarrod’s St. Augustine wedding is one for the books. They planned their wedding for their families and friends (while keeping their style) and thought out every little detail—including margaritas as you walked into the ceremony.
Dani's dress was absolutely UNREAL and she rocked it. During the first look you could see how blown away Jarrod was. It was a really sweet moment for them.
Read MoreMel & Ana’s love story is extremely unique. They met (after being introduced by a friend on Facebook) in the Bangkok airport for the first time, while Anna was abroad in Thailand in the Peace Corps. They knew right away that they were made for each other. After Ana finished her time in Thailand, she moved in with Mel in Baltimore and they began their lives together. Currently, they’re on their way to Sweden where Ana is pursuing her dream in Peace Studies sponsored by Rotary International.
Read MoreAnsley and Carter met in college at UF. Both of their parents are also UF grads (go Gators!) and this was a running theme throughout the weekend. Ansley’s parents were wed in Memorial Presbyterian and they decided to choose the same venue. Bummer part? Her parents didn't receive most of their wedding images due to a failure in loading film. So, I spent time recreating photos of Ansley’s parents on the steps and also photos of her father’s groomsmen who were all present at the wedding. It was SUCH an awesome weekend—they rented out all of the White Room, including the beautifully decorated second floor ballroom and the Bay Kings Band playing on the rooftop into the night.
Read MoreAlex & Justin met in Gainesville though his best man (who is also his best friend) and they recall the food they were eating the first night they met. They are both complete “foodies” and they spent their honeymoon exploring southern France, drinking wine and eating everything in sight. They also spend many evenings in JAX beach with their dog, Trigger, and this is why they chose a beach location for the wedding. They wanted to see the ocean from their ceremony and reception site and loved the Lodge’s ballroom due to the huge windows and ability to watch the sunset. It was an intimate wedding with around 120 people. We took their portraits during the “blue hour” —my favorite—which is the few moments after sunset, when the sun is just barely below the horizon and the residual light leaves a predominately blue shade. Passerby’s on the beach kept yelling, “congrats” and they laughed as they held each other, running back toward their reception.
Read MoreRecently I photographed Nancy Shaver, the Mayor of St. Augustine, for a magazine article she is featured in about unleashing femininity in your home and workspace.
Nancy does not consider herself to be ultra-fem—particularly working in the male-dominated sector of city government—but there are pieces of "her" spread around her beautiful home in downtown St. Augustine. She is an art collector (her original Sally Man prints always catch my eye!) and for those who haven't been graciously hosted at her home, she has a wall of wine glasses to choose from, each with a story. I have always felt welcome, as her neighbor and friend, and am excited to share with you a more intimate view of this incredible home and woman.
Read MoreI cannot believe I am writing this on March 6, 2017 but there are SO many amazing images I made last year and so many awesome people I met along the way—I can't leave them behind without an awesome recap. 2016 proved to be the first big year of travel for SAP, including weddings and engagements in Chicago, New York, Asheville, Miami & Vermont. 2017 has even more destination weddings on the books.
Read MoreI 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.
Read MoreMeeting Erika & Michael at a small French brassiere in Manhattan for the first time was like meeting old friends I hadn't seen in years—but in winter wonderland. Erika and I were going back and forth weeks prior and I had been anticipating snow and was SO excited when I stepped out that morning.
Read MoreAshley & 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.
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