Beth and Dan :: Selby Gardens Wedding Photography

There isn't a day that I'm not eternally grateful to be a wedding photographer, but on Beth and Dan's wedding day I was particularly thankful. They were married at one of my absolute favorite venues, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota, on one of the most gorgeous days. Everywhere I turned, there were beautiful moments in the most gorgeous light. Seriously though, how about Dan's reaction when he saw Beth for the first time? To avoid redundancy, I only posted a few of his reaction, but I honestly thought about posting ten. In truth, that is the case with their entire wedding. I'll take that problem any day of the week.

Published on Style Me Pretty Florida

Emma + David :: Selby Gardens Engagement Session

When Emma and David left from the other coast of Florida for our engagement session, it was a comfortable 80 degrees. But when they got to Sarasota, it was right around 59 degrees with a heavy breeze. Even so, the light was beautiful, and they did an amazing job keeping each other warm. Honestly, without the strong wind, I would not have been able to get the amazing sunset shots that we did, so I'm grateful! I had so much fun capturing their love on film. I cannot wait for their beautiful wedding at the Boca Raton Resort this coming May!

Marissa + Ryan :: Selby Gardens Wedding

Here are a few of my favorites from this amazing wedding at one of my absolute favorite venues, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. So many amazing details and moments in this gorgeous wedding! Coordination by my good friend Cindy with Stonehouse Events.

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In Print

The following weddings are featured Weddings Illustrated and The Knot Florida. Pick one up on the news stand now!

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Katie + Erick :: Selby Gardens Wedding

Most of the time, I can tell if clients will be a great fit from the initial email. For Katie and Erick, I had a good feeling when they said they'll be getting married at one of my absolute favorite venues, Selby Gardens. When we first met, my excitement grew because I loved their personal style and loved hearing about their wedding plans. Katie told me that many of her childhood memories were of buying flowers with her mother and helping water her mother's garden in Pittsburg. In the end, I think I'm most excited about how wonderful both Katie and Erick's families and friends were to work with, and that I can definitely call them my friends. When everything was said and done, Katie and Erick sent a wonderful thank you card and a gift subscription to Backpacker magazine. It was not only extremely thoughtful, but came at a perfect time... I'll be going on two backpacking trips this summer and my subscription ran out a few months ago!To top it all off, their wedding was featured on Style Me Pretty's main page today!Their stylish engagement session was also featured today on Style Me Pretty FloridaWedding Venue :: Marie Selby Botanical GardensWedding Planning :: Barbie Tilman of Bumblebee Weddings & Events Floral Design :: FH Weddings & EventsCatering :: Fete CateringCeremony Musicians :: Bella MusicaDJ :: Josh Walther of Inspire Entertainment Wedding Dress :: Maggie Sottero via Olga’s Bridal BoutiqueHair :: Tammy Gamso of The Finishing TouchesSecond Shooter :: Gina Leigh

Sara + TJ :: Selby Gardens Wedding

Three days would not have been enough to photograph these two. I tried my hardest, but I'm still not sure I adequately captured just how much personality Sara has, and just how much fun Sara and TJ had on their wedding day. Not only was their ceremony celebrated at one of my absolute favorite venues, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, but their reception was at TJ's aunt's property, which was equally impressive. In fact, it was a general consensus among the vendors involved that the property should be opened for more weddings. At the end of this night, I left saying to myself... Not one second of the day felt like work to me. I wish you both a very happy marriage!Dress :: Vera WangCatering :: Nellie's CateringFlorist :: Elegant Designs Floral Art Studio

Katie + Erick :: Tampa Engagement Shoot

My biggest goal for my business going in to 2012 was to only book clients that are a great fit. So far I've stuck to my goal, and Katie and Erick are a perfect example. They'll be getting married in April at one of my absolute favorite venues, Selby Gardens in Sarasota. The more I learn about them, the more I like them. They're stylish, fun, and really thoughtful. Needless to say, I can't wait hardly wait for spring to come around. Thank you both for everything.

French/Garden Shoot :: Featured on Style Me Pretty

I'm excited to announce that this amazing shoot has been featured on Style Me Pretty! I felt this shoot incorporated so many things I love: film photography, outdoor weddings, nature, saving the environment, and all things vintage or handmade. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. For more images, and a full story behind this shoot, check it out on Style Me Pretty!I would be totally remiss if I didn't thank the amazing people I worked with. Without Eileen Pandolfo, there would not have been a cohesive theme, environmental message, or anything hand made.Stephanie with FishHawk Weddings worked amazingly well with Eileen to style the beautiful table settings and adorn them with gorgeous flowers. Thank you so much!Florist: Stephanie Prenatt  - FishHawk WeddingsFavors/Journal - Eileen Pandolfo - EtsyAntiques - Great Stuff - Brooksville, FLLocation - Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, SarasotaTux - Mr. Paul's Tux, Clearwater, FLStyling - Eileen Pandolfo for Justin DeMutiis PhotographyHair/Makeup - Michele Renee Hair and Makeup Artist GroupModels: Tiffany Jimenez + Devin Mormando