Mallory's Brial Shoot

I let my brides choose if they want to do studio or location shoots. We did these quite a while back, but obviously I couldn't post them until after her wedding day. Finally she and Bo were married yesterday (I'll be posting a sneak peak of their wedding photos within a few days)...so here are just a few of her pictures from the bridal shoot.

This is just typical Mallory :)

Ethan's baby shoot

I met Cibelle and David many years ago when a wedding company I was working for shot their wedding.  It was really neat to hear from them years down the road and see how their family had grown.  Ethan was born three months ago, and he's such a cutie pie.  For family stuff, especially babies, I really prefer to go to their home.  I want to capture the interaction between mom, dad, and baby; and I love having all their personal things around...his blankets, nursery, etc.  They'll outgrow this house soon so it will be nice to look back at these photos and remember their first home together and Ethan's first home. 

Brynna is FOUR!!!

First of all, where does the time go?  And I would like to add that I don't feel a day older than when she was born :-) .  For Brynna's birthday (Brynna is my niece...I have 1 niece and 3 nephews...), we all went to Disney where she was able to visit the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique for her princess makeover.  She LOVES anything princess related so this truly was a dream come true for her. 
Happy Birthday, Brynna!

Michelle and Kenneth are married!

Michelle and I really hit it off from the first time we met.  She's such a super sweet girl and found an amazing man to share her life with.  Oh, and she is a Die Hard Florida GATOR!!!  In fact, during the reception, people would randomly announce the score of the Florida/Kentucky game (which is pretty standard among Southern, Saturday weddings).  But, when it was announced that Tebow had just been hurt, the entire reception stopped and there was a hush in the room.  I am not kidding!  But outside of the Tebow incident, the day couldn't have not been more perfect.  Congrats you two!!!! xoxoxoxo

Alex and Woody are engaged!

Alex and Woody are from Lake City but will be getting married in the lighthouse of Saint Augustine.  I was best friends with Woody's sister through high school and early years of college so to be shooting his engagement session photos 10 years down the road is so exciting!

Rachel and Josh Save the Dates

Erica and Emanuel are married - Palatka

I met Erica last year when I shot her cousin's wedding, and she was a bridesmaid.   I was honored when she asked me to participate in her wedding too.  I just love getting to see all the family over a year later and catch up.

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This is Erica and Emanuel of course...as well as Shakka and Zack, my couple from last year (who are now expecting!!!)

Marriage Resources

I get to meet so many amazing people in my line of work, and I get to see the journey that people take through dating, engagement, wedding day, and life.  I do keep in touch with the majority of my couples so I get to witness first hand just how great...and hard marriage really is (especially those first years).  We just finished up a series at church called "The Flame Series", and it's all about family and marriage stuff.   Don't worry, it's not 'churchy' even though it's church...and I promise you'll be able to take something from it.

Podcasts
(go down to "Tha Flame Series" Start at #13 and work up to #10.)

Also, a really great sermon from Father's day was what our guys need from us, girls...  This message will change your life, girlies!
Message for the ladies

PS- If you're looking for a church, Beach United Methodist is a 'great dysfunctional family'.  Throw on your jeans and t-shirt and come on.

Rachel and Josh's Engagement shoot

Memorial Park

Beth's shoot

Beth wanted some recent pictures of herself and loves the beach so there we headed. Unfortunately the wind was howling and sand was flying. She was such a great sport though, and we had a blast.