I knew that Christine + Matt would be perfect for this idea I had brewing in my mind. A shoot inspired by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
“Then followed that beautiful season… Summer….Filled was the air with a dreamy and magical light . . .”
Christine + Matt are too cute for words. They were the winners of our big free wedding giveaway and they are getting married in 2 weeks!!! Oh my. We can hardly wait!!!
Christine + I have been in cohoots with planning all the details of their upcoming wedding and I am so excited to see how it all comes together. It’s going to be AMAZING on details, this much is true!
But aside from all the foo-foo, Christine + Matt are such sweet and wonderful people. Their love for the Lord and their family shines through and we are so proud to call them friends!
Enjoy Part 1, and then come back for an awesome styled shoot that we did for Part 2!
I cannot say enough about how much fun these 2 are, Christine has an amazing belly laugh and smile and Matt is hysterical, which makes for a lot of pants peeing laughter… we were in stitches the whole time!
Whew….Over the last 3 weeks, we have photographed 4 weddings, 2 loveshoots, 3 portraits… and a partridge in a pear tree! Needless to say, we have been on the move constantly and I wanted to show you a little peek at what is come over the next couple weeks once all the madness from May’s weddings slow down! 
First up is Melinda + Terrence’s backyard wedding in Destin Florida. Everything about this simple wedding was charming and I am excited to post these images. 
Next up, Emily + Jeff’s wedding at the Emerald Grande in Destin! They came all the way from Loo-see-anna 
for their wedding, and you KNOW we added some cajun flair.
Moving right along to Ginny+Jack’s Seagrove beach wedding. You might remember them from their loveshoot? Oh yes. Bad weather forced this wedding inside but it didn’t put a damper on our plans, love everything about this one.
The next day we shot Christine + Matt’s adorable loveshoot, and this one will be coming to you in TWO PARTS! Christine + Matt were our free wedding winners for the year and after Christine + I have been conspiring on all the details of the wedding, it’s sure to be a dilly!
Part I:
And then Part II, I’m am SO RIDICULOUSLY excited about this shoot, well…. you’ll just have to see for yourself.
And last but certainly not least, Katie + Brian’s wedding in Palm Coast. This couple was so amazingly sweet and fun to hang out with! Here’s a little taste:
Wow. I’m exhausted. See? Lots to come.
The first Saturday this month, you could tell that Summer Spring is here. Let’s face it, in Florida, we skip Spring and Fall. It’s either Winter or Summer here year round! In any event, it was the perfect day to hang out with Brenna + Nick and their completely sweet puppy Presley (yes, as in Elvis. Isn’t that awesome? ) They are tying the knot this August and Michael + I are so excited to be a part of the wedding day!
We started out with a friendly game of croquet at the Southwood House in Tallahassee. Which quickly turned competitive…
But they kissed and made up. Play nice kids.
Woops, spoke too soon.
This is Presley. He’s a little shy at first, but when he warms up to you, he is the sweetest puppy ever. True story.
Snuuuuuuuuggle. It looks comfy doesn’t it? I think Nick really was asleep here.
After snuggle time, we headed off to find some trees to climb. Brenna + Nick have been climbing trees together since they were little, and Brenna’s mom wanted a picture of them in a tree together. Umm, I think we can make that happen!
Only problem is, Nick is afraid of heights. Brenna comforting Nick.
He got over it quick.
Brenna + Nick, we love ya’ll and we can’t wait to see you again soon!
Ginny + Jack have to be two of my most favorite people. Ginny called me up a few weeks ago looking for something different for her wedding photography. We instantly clicked and before our call was done, I knew that we were going to have a blast working with this couple. And just like that, so began a great friendship with Ms. Ginny.
Seaside, Florida, is one of my most favorite places in the world. It’s so quirky and filled with whimsy! Since Ginny + I both share a love for Seaside, and this is where they will be exchanging vows the end of this month (eeeEEEEEE!!! ) we decided this would be the perfect place for their shoot. The absolute best part of the day was when we were getting ready to wrap up, we all hugged and agreed that we were just like family! Thank you Ginny + Jack and we will see you next weekend!
Yes, that is a cupcake trailer. And yes, the cupcakes are DELICIOUS!
Earlier in March, Michael + I were so excited to get to head on over to Jacksonville and visit with our friends Amelia + Jeremy who are getting married next May! They are getting married at the Cummer Museum and Gardens… oh my goodness. This place is A-MAZING. When we walked in to view the venue and shoot their engagement photos, our jaws dropped. It is stunningly gorgeous, it looks like something right out of a fairytale. Seriously, amazing venue and I never knew it was right here in Florida! I am SO excited to get to go back there with Jeremy + Amelia in just a few months to shoot their {almost} newlywed session- YES FOLKS- they are getting dressed up in their wedding best just to do a whole session before the wedding. Did I mention how much I love them?
We also got to go to some really amazing other locations to shoot in, Amelia + Jeremy had so many great ideas and places that were special to them, we love it when couples make a session truly about them!
We started out at the Jacksonville Library, which is super special to A + J because they are both working on graduate degrees (alright, go ahead with your smarty pants ) and spend a lot of time there together.
We made a “pit stop” at the Cummer Museum. Love love love.
AND THEN, we were off to the Jacksonville Zoo! I haven’t been to the zoo since I was about…7?
You HAVE to ride the Merry-Go-Round at the zoo. It’s not an option. Plus the guy working there will let you ride for 274373762764 times non stop
A +J, thank you so much for hanging out with us all afternoon, we really had a great time and we look forward to seeing you again soon!
I just have to share a little excerpt of one of Krista’s emails to me describing her love for Chris:
“It’s been a little more than a year since our first date. We spent every day that we could together, until we couldn’t stand being apart and decided to move in together. Aside from work, we’re rarely away from one another. We both had marriages that failed, that fell apart for one reason or another and have felt devastated by it. We both are wiser for our mistakes, a little damaged and a little scared. We’re determined not to repeat our failures. Determined to talk and share with each other, no matter what. Determined to show our love on a daily basis and never let the other forget, for even a moment.
He is my entire life. He’s given me the family I’ve desperately yearned for. I miss him the moment after he kisses me as he’s heading out the door in the morning and I can’t hardly wait to come home to him at the end of the day. In all my life, I’ve never felt more safe, desired, valued and truly adored than I do today. My heart found the man my soul was searching for.”
This is the kind of love that these two share, both between each other and for their little family- so genuine and honest. Reading Krista’s words just filled me love and gratitude for what I do. I am so thrilled to be a part of your lives and we are looking forward to spending your happy day with you
Bubbles!!!! (don’t you just want to scream that line our from “Finding Nemo”?!
Tangled up in kid.
One of my most favorite family images… EVER!
Hello my name is Krista. I like to laugh.
Playing slaps.
I love this next set, partially for the story behind it. We were shooting in this sleepy little town, population probably 342 (ok I made that part up, but it’s pretty rural) We headed out to play in the street on this back road. Right as I was firing off these shots, a police officer shouted “you’ll get run over!!!” and made us leave. Really? There were no cars for miles except the parked ones. At ease, Andy Griffith.
Thanks K+C for hanging out with me! We are so excited to see ya’ll again soon!
This month has been an absolutely CRAAAAZY whirlwind of shoots and traveling. The end of March is upon us (wasn’t it Christmas, like, yesterday?!?) ! Nevertheless, we are 1 week away from beginning of glorious April, and we have so many awesome shoots and weddings coming up… we get giddy at the thought!
I still can’t believe I do this for a living. Here’s what’s coming over the next couple weeks (I knew our couples are about to chew their fingers down to nubs waiting on these )
Krista + Chris (and their adorable kiddos ) - getting married this November (woot woot!)
Amelia + Jeremy – getting married next May! (*at the rate time is flying, it will feel like tomorrow!)
and Ginny + Jack – getting married this *GASP* April!!
You’ll want to come back for all of these. Promise
A couple weeks ago we trotted on down to Ybor City to hang out with Niki + Ryan for their awesome loveshoot! Niki + Ryan are one of our destination wedding couples for this year- originally from Jersey, they are coming to get married in June in St. Pete, and Michael + I are so excited for their wedding!
Niki + I had talked so much over the phone prior to our meeting, and we hit it off from the start. It was so cool to hear all the details about their wedding as we walked around historic Ybor!
We had planned to meet in downtown Ybor City, but when Michael + I arrived prior to meeting them, we were in a…how shall we say… NOT so savory part of town. Ok- we were in the GHETTO!
So we quickly called Niki to let her know it might not be a great idea to shoot there. As we were driving around, we realized that Gasparilla was going on and there was NO way we were going to get anywhere in town. We headed back to Ybor, and when we got there, we realized we weren’t in the historic district before. I am SO glad we decided to shoot here, Ybor City has many quirks and great little nooks to shoot in.
Ya’ll, (and I promise I will have you saying “ya’ll” before this is all over ) we are so excited for the wedding and seeing you again soon!
Michael’s shot… *sigh* he’s so good.
Ok so for all the photogs reading the blog, I know these next two aren’t in focus or technically correct, but honestly- it’s what I love about them. It was a complete split second that this happened and they are two of my favorites from this session
Umm… yes. Please.
Welcome back readers! Did ya’ll have a nice Christmas? I hope so!
After a nice long holiday, it’s time to resume my regular blog schedule
It’s the first post of 2010! First up is Lesley + Josh, they are getting married in February and Michael + I couldn’t be more excited to shoot their wedding. You know when you first meet someone and you just “click”? That’s exactly how it was with Lesley + Josh. They are too cute for words. We must have laughed through the whole session. See for yourself!
We have a lot of couples who have pugs. I’m telling you, i’m getting PUG FEVER!! I WANT ONE!!! Isn’t Chug-the-pug so cute? Love love love.
FAVORITE!!!!!!!!!
We found this funky shop right across the street from where we were shooting, and being the {law abiding citizen most of the time that I am} I went in to ask the shop owner if we could shoot in front of his shop! He said we could, so this is what happened…
Yes, yes it did.
After we finished up at the shop, we headed across the street to this alley way, and then the police showed up… we thought we were busted!
But as it turns out, they could care less and let us play for a few minutes. Another favorite.
Meanwhile, Chug was locked in the car. CHUG: FREE MY MAMA!
Frisbeeeeeee!
Lesley + Josh are both in the military so they brought their dress blues. Heck yes!
I suggested they salute each other- to which Lesley said “i’m an officer so really it doesn’t work like that, he salutes me! ” YES MA’AM!!!! Get it girl!
Lesley + Josh, we love ya’ll and can’t wait for the wedding! It’s sure to be a riot!
