Heather + Chris Engaged!

It was a mild Florida day, to be fair, it was probably much colder than a native Floridian is used to... (I LOVED it!) Heather and Chris were champions as they went from location to location and splashed in the Ocean for a while! I was so excited to do the session at places that were meaningful to them. I truly believe that it is very important to pick a location that has personal significance.

As we were gearing up for the session it was wonderful to hear about her history with the church we were at, and how he used to play football! They have many different interests and are so supportive of one another, it is just the type of strength and love one can't get enough of!

Heather and Chris made my day, I couldn't have spent it with a better couple! It was so much fun to see them twirling around in the water, throwing footballs, and stealing kisses. I was so full of energy after the session (not to mention soaked and sandy from the beach) that when I got home I had to go steal some kisses from my dearest loving husband myself! I just couldn't help myself! What can I say, my couples are that inspiring! :~)

Amy + Mike Married!

This wedding was a lesson in second shooting as a photographer. I don't usually second shoot for other photographers, you loose the opportunity to get the best shots of the day, and you can't tell an entire story without all the shots. But I am a sucker for details and for trying new things, and being a second shooter allows for me to concentrate on those details.

So when the opportunity presented itself, I made the exception for Amy's wedding - after all, the more photographs for the couple, the better. I have no problem being a support photographer, it's a nice break and an opportunity to push myself as a photographer, trying new things I wouldn't usually do if I was the only one documenting the day.

I am grateful for Amy allowing a second photographer on her wedding day. Amy and Mike have a beautiful family and they both have children that were able to be a part of their day. I could tell that family was a big part of who they are, and so is having FUN! Sound familiar? It was a spectacular event and I'm grateful I was able to be there to capture some of the finer moments!

Kim + Kevin Engaged!

From the first moment I met Kim and Kevin, I knew they were going to be so FUN to work with! First of all, they came together from a distance, have a great love for one another, and for LIFE and you can just tell it was meant to be. Second, Kim has such an outgoing and lovable personality and Kevin is so laid back and, well, just look at how he looks at her, it's just too romantic!

I had such a fantastic time at the park with them, we couldn't have asked for better weather! The sun was setting, it was a lovely day at the beach, and we set out exploring, scouting for different locations at the park to take our shots. We even saw two brides on the beach getting married! What a great foreshadowing event, I can't wait to attend Kim and Kevin's beach wedding in April! They were such great sports with me bouncing around the beach like a kid at a candy store - let's go over there for a shot, now let's find some stairs, oh a cool wood door, hey some trees! Lol - I LOVE my couples, especially when they are as easygoing as Kim and Kevin!