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.
To view the feature on Style Me Pretty, please click here.
Blue Ribbon Photographer
If you follow wedding trends and blogs, you know that there are few publications with as much my style, class, and consistency as Southern Weddings. Each November for the past 5 years, they have continued to set the par for print magazines. In taking the magazine and blog to the next level, the editor in chief Lara Casey has not only filled the pages of the magazines with amazingly original details, but also always reminds brides what a wedding and marriage is truly about. For this and so many reasons, Lara has inspired me in life and business in 2013, and to make things happen in 2014. That's an entirely different blog post. Let me simply say, I'm honored to be one of the few chosen as one of their Blue Ribbon Vendors. Please click the link, because it is also one of the most beautiful profiles! 
In Print
The following weddings are featured Weddings Illustrated and The Knot Florida. Pick one up on the news stand now!
To see more of Katie and Erick's wedding at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, please click here and to see more of Katherine and Lorenzo's wedding at the Powel Crosley Estate, please click here.
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 Florida
Wedding 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.
