Christine & Doug's Wedding

I shot Christine & Doug's wedding recently and it was such a gorgeous event! For such an amazing couple and family :) You might remember their engagement session posted a couple months ago. Christine's daughter, Kasey, is the sweetest thing....as soon as I arrived to start shooting that day, she ran over to me and gave me a BIG hug! She was a big part of their special day! She was a flower girl, although grandma had to help her spread the petals when shyness crept in. Doug presented her with a beautiful necklace during the ceremony, there wasn't a dry eye in the house. It was a touching ceremony and moving day for everyone involved. It was a very happy event and a good time was had by all! I couldn't help sharing so many of my favorite images from the day and evening. Christine & Doug make such a LOVELY couple, they both looked stunning. The ceremony took place on the beach behind Oystercatchers and the reception was held at the Tampa Bay Westin. Jaime Billig of Confetti Events was the wedding planner and she did a fabulous job, as well as the rest of the vendors. Jaime was calm, cool and collected, and so very nice! You rock, Jamie! Can't wait to work together again in the future :) Congratulations to Doug & Christine! You make such a beautiful family and I can't wait to see how life unfolds for you.

Kellie & Robbie's Engagement Session

I had the pleasure of shooting Kellie & Robbie's engagement session about a week ago. We found each other through the donation I made to the AJS Foundation's annual dinner in February. They won the auction for one portrait session! We shot their session on the same farm where they are holding their reception, what a gorgeous place, so many great hidden spots! We had a lot of fun bouncing around the property trying out different locations. They are going to have a fabulous fall wedding! Enjoy some of my faves below :)

Baby Sophia

I had the pleasure of shooting baby Sophia's newborn session last week. She was at the ripe old age of 7 days, and so much personality already! You all may remember Kyle and Fernanda from their wedding or maternity session. Its such a privilege to be a part of all of those important moments in people's lives......marriage, pregnancy, new baby!! Sophia is a beautiful little girl with a full head of dark brown hair and the cutest little lips. She really favored the wooden bowl and the pink cocoon that day. Funny thing about the pink feathered headband.....the feathers were tickling her face and waking her up so we had to trim some back. Babies are all so different, some would have slept right through the tickling at that age, but not Sophia! Kyle and Fernanda, thank you for letting me document this amazingly special moment in your lives. I have thoroughly enjoyed being a part of so many of them thus far. I had so much fun with you all during Sophia's session. Enjoy some of my faves below.