Couple laughs on St. Petersburg beach

The sun warmed her skin as she listened to the waves at her North Shore Park Beach Session. The ocean breeze was so refreshing on such a warm day. She smiled. She felt his lips press softly against her cheek. Although she loves the ocean, this is where she prefers to be. In the arms […]

Bride holds out her hennaed hands.

Jiri sat down. The smell of incense lingered around his seat. He could hear their sighs of happiness and cheers of congratulations fill the room. A smile emerged as he saw friends and family at his Hindu wedding at the Westin Lake Mary. And then, he looked to his left. There sat Asha, his bride, his […]

Wedding invitation suite sits on veil.

Hannah looked slowly around the room. Her best friend and sisters were giggling on the bed. Her wedding dress hung in the closet. The sea breeze wafted through the open balcony door. She took a deep breath. She wanted to remember everything. Because her downtown St Petersburg Wedding was today. It was a dream that […]

Expecting mother holds belly while sitting on bed.

Friends, this is a very special blog post! I was blessed to be able to capture Malea and Eric’s Nashville maternity session earlier this week! Now, this wasn’t just any maternity session. It is extra special because Malea is my lovely cousin. So, their little boy already has a special place in my heart. <3 […]

expecting mother looks down

This was their last chance. They had spent a year undergoing in vitro, and this was the last of 16 embryos. There had been so many tears and a whole lot of needles. But, they were hopeful. They were strong. And, they trusted in God. So, they took a deep breath and prayed.   What […]

Groom looks at his bride.

She held her father’s arm tightly. She looked up at him. He smiled gently back at her. “This is real life,” she said. They started walking towards her beautiful Community Life Center Wedding.   Now, she could see the doors leading to the ceremony. She was about to get married to her fiance, her best […]

Man and woman touch foreheads at end of a dock.

The sun had just gone down. Jiri was walking along with his fiance, his bride-to-be. They were chatting after their Rollins College Engagement Session. And then, he bent down and started taking off his shoes. To onlookers, it might have seemed strange that he picked that moment to take his shoes off. But, it was one […]

Couple kisses in front of purple door.

He was nervous. And he couldn’t remember the last time he didn’t finish dinner. He looked at Megan, his girlfriend, as they spent time in one of their favorite cities. Could she tell? Did she know his plan? He had no idea. However, it was going well thus far. It was a beautiful night in […]

Couple leans in for a kiss in front of The Vinoy Renaissance Hotel.

Hannah had a plan. She knew exactly where she wanted to take her engagement pictures. She knew the exact style and the look that she was going for. So, when she told me her dream of a Vinoy and North Straub Park Engagement Session, I was oh so excited! I love going to the St. […]

Bride holds wedding bouquet.

Tears wet his cheeks as he waited. As he tried to wipe them away, they were immediately replaced by more. He stood at the front of the room at his Valle Vista Country Club Wedding. He could see his family sitting before him. They were all smiling and crying, just like him. The anticipation grew […]