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There's a special place in my heart for Nat & Jason. From the minute we sat down for our consultation almost 3 year ago, we connected. We sat outside our local Starbucks for an entire afternoon laughing & talking about every random topic you can think of. Over the years, I've photographed their engagement, their wedding, & a few weeks ago, got to join them in their new home for some cozy just for fun photos.
We listened to Taylor, laughed, & had the best time. Gosh, I love them.
Jay & Maria are so fun & dynamic. Jay had me cracking up the whole shoot. Warm & inviting by nature, it was instantly easy being with these two.
They are gonna be incredible parents.
I'm gonna keep this one short & sweet, because let's be honest, it's a few days before Christmas & no one has time to read more than a few sentences anyways..am I right?
Last month, David, Tara & I ran around St. Augustine, one of my favorite Floridian cities. The weather was amazing & the wind was doing all the right & perfect things for Tara's hair. The chemistry between these two is off the charts & it was making my giddy how at home they are together.
It was an all around great time, I love these images, & I'm so so excited for their wedding in just a few weeks! EEK!
Back in November I was able to visit New York City for Jamie & Suz's engagement photos & holy cow, was it fun. I mean it was next level fun. We ran around their Brooklyn neighborhood, drank beer in Ubers, ate delicious pizza, & climbed to their rooftop for a sunset that couldn't have been better. We spent an entire afternoon together & it was non stop laughter & fun for me. These two are like a breath of fresh air & I'm so so happy to have made these photos with them.
I could go on forever, but I'll just let the images speak for themselves. Enjoy <3
Last month I drove to the gulf coast of Florida to meet John & Rainee. Gosh, they are both incredible. We ran around the beach playing in the cloudy sunset light, braved the chilly water as the moon rose, & didn't stop shooting till there was not a drop of light left in the sky. I shed a few quiet tears as I watched their tenderness with one another come alive in front of my camera.
So happy for this special afternoon spent with them. <3
Jesse & Bekah wed on a scorching hot summer day in July & we spent the day running from one air conditioned space to the next. But even in the heat, there was lots of celebration to be had, including tons of dancing. My was there dancing!
My favorite parts of the day were definitely portrait time because the excitement of being freshly married was just oozing out of these two (they were so dang cute!) & of course, the reception. Dancing at receptions has always been one of my favorite parts in a wedding day & Jesse, Bekah, & their crew certainly did not disappoint. They were seriously such a blast!
So in honor of love & dancing, enjoy a few highlights from this incredibly fun day!
In the beginning of the year, I partnered with Honey Jewelry Co. for a wedding photography giveaway.( Sidenote: If you haven't seen Honey's rings yet, you need to go do that immediately. They are my absolute favorite jeweler & I could not recommend them any higher. If you need a ring, they are gonna make you the best possible version of that ring. Trust me, just do it!)
This was my first time participating in such a large giveaway & I was a bit nervous not knowing what to expect. The fact that it turned out to be such an incredible experience is beyond me. From the moment I showed up at Melissa's parents doorstep, she & Ray greeted me with bear hugs & laughter.
Since their actual wedding day was pretty tight schedule wise & it was really important to them to get great portraits, Ray & Mel, opted to spend the whole day before with me. To say this was an honor is an understatement. My gosh, it was a great day. We took our time, got ready in her parents bathroom, had a sweet first look in her favorite neighbors yard, ran across the street to take photos with a donkey, & they even treated me to their favorite food truck meals before we set out to the Salt Flats. This was the highlight for me because we had hours in the car to talk about life, share our stories, listen to music, & just simply become friends. To top it all off, we were racing the sun, ended up parking on the side of the interstate, climbing over bushes, water, & railroad tracks to find the most perfect little pocket of Salt Flat where all the magic happened.
The following day they wed & dance partied into the evening with friends & family. Ray & Melissa touched my heart with the story of their love & gave me hope in places that had long felt hopeless. The tenderness in Ray's touch as he holds Melissa's face. The admiration in Melissa's gaze when she's looking into Ray's eyes. The way they make each other laugh. All of it. I loved getting to witness these little nuances of their love.
Thank you thank you, both for the incredible hospitality, kindness, & openness with which you shared yourselves with me. I loved every minute of my time in Utah with you both & your families. Can't wait to come visit! ;)
Okay okay, enough of my sappiness, here are the photos!!
I don't even know where to start with this one today. I'm so in love with these photos that I barely have words. I hope it's no secret that my favorite thing about a photograph is the emotion it portrays. Time and time again it's the sole thing that keeps me motivated in this career.
I'm so thankful that Alan & Shannon offered me a window into their love, giving us the opportunity to make these images together. I definitely cried a tiny bit during the session & multiple times while editing it. Partly because I'm a big baby, but mostly because I am just so moved by intimacy & connection. I believe it's among the most sacred & beautiful elements of human experience.
I hope these images encapsulate a specific time & place of love, discovery & growth in Alan & Shan's relationship -visual reminders of the life they are building together.
These are some of my favorite photos I've taken for so many reasons. Enjoy.
Oh man, elopements are my favorite. They are so intimate & intentional & I always end up crying my eyes out during the vow exchange. It certainly was no exception with Kami & Brian. Last month, these two & myself ventured to a state park near the coast- it was the perfect blend of Florida greens & white sand. I was honored to witness their union & loved getting to spend so much time with them on this incredible day.
Brian & Kami- congrats on the start of your new life together! May it be blessed immensely!
Last month I was out in California attending a photography conference ( it was incredible, by the way). After the conference, a few fellow photographers & I took a mini road trip to explore & have some fun shooting in new locations. Along the way we had the opportunity to collaborate on an engagement session in Malibu & it was amazing! Patrick & Sarah are the sweetest couple. They were so playful with one another & their love was making me squeal with excitement. Even as I was editing this session, I don't think a smile left my face once.
Major props to Patrick & Sarah who totally went along with having 3 crazy photographers at their session. It was so much fun!
Below is a selection of my favorite images from my camera that day!
