Raleigh Wedding Photographer | Miami Surprise Proposal | Vizcaya Engagement | Jose + Betsy8/26/2018 Romantic Oceanside Proposal | Italian Vizcaya Museum and GardensI was sooo honored when Jose emailed me asking if I was available to photograph his proposal. He was so excited over email that I couldn't wait for the day to come! He had ever detail planned and involved their family and friends. Betsy always wanted to visit Vizcaya and her sisters sneakily took her one lovely afternoon. We looked over maps, planned out her route, and even got the security guards to help us scout her arrival. As she arrived to the spot with her back turned, Jose came down the stairs to surprise her. He handed her a rose, said the sweetest promises, and then got down on one knee. I was shaking like a leaf bubbling with nerves and excited to get the shot. I think it's perfect :) As he slipped on the engraved ring, her sisters and friends in to congratulate them as the crowd that had gathered cheered. It was so beyond heart warming, I have chills rethinking about the lapping waves, the hot sun, the smiles, the joy, and being able to document the next chapter in their love story. This is my last engagement session in Miami before we move to Raleigh then Rome, Italy. It was a perfect one to end one! Thank you for letting me join and a million congratulations!! Raleigh Wedding Photographer, Raleigh Elopement Photographer, Durham Elopement Photographer, Raleigh Family Photographer, Raleigh Engagement Photographer, Durham Wedding Photographer, Chapel Hill Wedding Photographer, Cary Wedding Photographer, Cary Wedding Photographer, Wilmington Wedding Photographer, Asheville Wedding Photographer, Asheville Elopement Photographer, Asheville Engagement Photographer, Blue Ridge Mountain Wedding Photographer, Boone Wedding Photographer, Greensboro Wedding Photographer, Elon Wedding Photographer, Burlington Wedding Photographer, Triangle Wedding Photographer, North Carolina Wedding Photographer, Charleston Wedding Photographer, Charleston Elopement Photographer, Triad Wedding Photographer, Rome destination photographer, Rome wedding photographer, Rome engagement photographer, Italy Engagement photographer, Italy destination photographer, Italy wedding photographer, New Zealand Wedding photographer, New Zealand engagement photographer, New Zealand travel photographer, New Zealand Destination Photographer, Rome Italy photography, Christchurch, Trollhattan, Sweden, Europe Wedding, Europe Elopement, Adventure Wedding Photographer, Adventure Elopement Photographer, LGBTQ Photographer, Gay Wedding, Lesbian Wedding, Same Sex Wedding, Boutique Photo Editing, Outsource wedding editing, outsource editing
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Upper Peninsula Wedding | From Lake Michigan to Negaunee WoodsDrew and I were beyond excited when his cousin Jared and now wife, Emily, asked us to photograph their wedding in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. We flew up from Miami for a much needed heat reprieve and family time. Drew's parents summer in Houghton which is a charming town a few hours away from the wedding. So we flew in early to be with family and explore the gorgeous nature. Then we drove down to college town, Marquette where the wedding would take place. It's our new favorite town! Lake side renovated downtown with shops and restaurants full of gluten free food! We even got to crash Jared's bachelor party! Their wedding day was perfect. The rain stayed away and peaked out just for the ceremony. I felt like it was Emily's father shining down on us! Their details were put together by Emily's talented cousin and the coral dresses stood out beautifully against the greens. I so loved that we got to take lots of time for portraits. We wandered the venue's gardens and rock formations and then drove to Lake Michigan's shore for beach photos! This was so special to me that they valued quality time together and took a moment to breathe and take in their wedding day. Their reception was full of yard games and music and all the fun! Thank you for letting Drew and I be a part of your day!! We love y'all!!! Raleigh Wedding Photographer, Raleigh Elopement Photographer, Durham Elopement Photographer, Raleigh Family Photographer, Raleigh Engagement Photographer, Durham Wedding Photographer, Chapel Hill Wedding Photographer, Cary Wedding Photographer, Cary Wedding Photographer, Wilmington Wedding Photographer, Asheville Wedding Photographer, Asheville Elopement Photographer, Asheville Engagement Photographer, Blue Ridge Mountain Wedding Photographer, Boone Wedding Photographer, Greensboro Wedding Photographer, Elon Wedding Photographer, Burlington Wedding Photographer, Triangle Wedding Photographer, North Carolina Wedding Photographer, Charleston Wedding Photographer, Charleston Elopement Photographer, Triad Wedding Photographer, Rome destination photographer, Rome wedding photographer, Rome engagement photographer, Italy Engagement photographer, Italy destination photographer, Italy wedding photographer, New Zealand Wedding photographer, New Zealand engagement photographer, New Zealand travel photographer, New Zealand Destination Photographer, Rome Italy photography, Christchurch, Trollhattan, Sweden, Europe Wedding, Europe Elopement, Adventure Wedding Photographer, Adventure Elopement Photographer, LGBTQ Photographer, Gay Wedding, Lesbian Wedding, Same Sex Wedding, Boutique Photo Editing, Outsource wedding editing, outsource editing
Navy And Red Tropical Beach Wedding CelebrationCarolina & Diego met at art school and fell in love while sharing their passion for creativity. Diego is a film maker and Carolina is a painter and make up artist. I'm always so humbled whenever other artists trust me to photograph their weddings! I was so thrilled hearing about their low key picnic style celebration. They eloped over winter break but still wanted to be able to include their family. So everyone flew in from around the world for the occasion! Carolina's tropical laceleaf bouquet was the perfect compliment with the navy, green, and gold touches. Intimate weddings are my favorite because the bride and groom gets quality time with everyone and I feel like I'm part of the family. They even sent me home with a plate full of home made empanadas! Thank you Carolina & Diego for including me!! Raleigh Wedding Photographer, Raleigh Elopement Photographer, Durham Elopement Photographer, Raleigh Family Photographer, Raleigh Engagement Photographer, Durham Wedding Photographer, Chapel Hill Wedding Photographer, Cary Wedding Photographer, Cary Wedding Photographer, Wilmington Wedding Photographer, Asheville Wedding Photographer, Asheville Elopement Photographer, Asheville Engagement Photographer, Blue Ridge Mountain Wedding Photographer, Boone Wedding Photographer, Greensboro Wedding Photographer, Elon Wedding Photographer, Burlington Wedding Photographer, Triangle Wedding Photographer, North Carolina Wedding Photographer, Charleston Wedding Photographer, Charleston Elopement Photographer, Triad Wedding Photographer, Rome destination photographer, Rome wedding photographer, Rome engagement photographer, Italy Engagement photographer, Italy destination photographer, Italy wedding photographer, New Zealand Wedding photographer, New Zealand engagement photographer, New Zealand travel photographer, New Zealand Destination Photographer, Rome Italy photography, Christchurch, Trollhattan, Sweden, Europe Wedding, Europe Elopement, Adventure Wedding Photographer, Adventure Elopement Photographer, LGBTQ Photographer, Gay Wedding, Lesbian Wedding, Same Sex Wedding, Boutique Photo Editing, Outsource wedding editing, outsource editing
Here Come The Brides - One Year Wedding Photo RedoFíonna and Madeline contacted me a year a go to talk about retaking some photos from their wedding. They didn't have a professional photographer but still wanted special hand made details captured, including her wedding dress her mom made! I was so thrilled when the timing finally worked out and we met at the park they got married. Laura Ward Park in Fort Lauderdale has a small green area, colorful benches, and a beautiful beach. I so treasured getting to know them! They're active and out doorsy, but also love a cozy night in. Just texting with them I knew there were special. Genuine, caring, easy going. Their proposal story is just as perfect: Madeline planned an "impromptu" trip home to Puerto Rico giving Fíonna a days notice to pack for a 3-day weekend. On day two they ended up in a small body of water, with its own little waterfall, after hiking a 40 minute trail in El Yunque National Forest, where Madeline proceeded to hurry Fíonna over to her to show her what "she found". Dumbfounded to see a ring in Madeline's hand, Fíonna did say, "YES!" when she came back to Earth! A complete, complete surprise! After returning home Fíonna had her own little surprise of an engagement pendant waiting at home for Madeline, which she presented to her on Ft. Lauderdale Beach. Fíonna says of Mads, "I have only fallen more deeply into "US" in this last year and I am so grateful I'm married to my best friend!" Like gaaahhhhh!! Just beyond beautiful!!! We laughed and had an amazing time taking photos and chasing the sun. I loved their energy, their delight in each other, and their details. Here's some of the special things they put together: Dress: Fionna's mom hand made her dress!! Flowers: Fionna's favorite flower is the calla lilly and Mad's is the Bird of Paradise so she created her own bouquet for the session Shoes: Fionna wrote "Just Married" and their date, 7-27-17 on the bottom Rings: Fionna made her own wedding band from beads Tie Clip: Special family heirloom Madeline wore These are clearly just two special people, see their overflowing love below!! Thank you F+M for letting me celebrate with y'all!! <3 And because I'm silly and I had soo much fun with them (and I love my drone) I had to hop in too! Raleigh Wedding Photographer, Raleigh Elopement Photographer, Durham Elopement Photographer, Raleigh Family Photographer, Raleigh Engagement Photographer, Durham Wedding Photographer, Chapel Hill Wedding Photographer, Cary Wedding Photographer, Cary Wedding Photographer, Wilmington Wedding Photographer, Asheville Wedding Photographer, Asheville Elopement Photographer, Asheville Engagement Photographer, Blue Ridge Mountain Wedding Photographer, Boone Wedding Photographer, Greensboro Wedding Photographer, Elon Wedding Photographer, Burlington Wedding Photographer, Triangle Wedding Photographer, North Carolina Wedding Photographer, Charleston Wedding Photographer, Charleston Elopement Photographer, Triad Wedding Photographer, Rome destination photographer, Rome wedding photographer, Rome engagement photographer, Italy Engagement photographer, Italy destination photographer, Italy wedding photographer, New Zealand Wedding photographer, New Zealand engagement photographer, New Zealand travel photographer, New Zealand Destination Photographer, Rome Italy photography, Christchurch, Trollhattan, Sweden, Europe Wedding, Europe Elopement, Adventure Wedding Photographer, Adventure Elopement Photographer, LGBTQ Photographer, Gay Wedding, Lesbian Wedding, Same Sex Wedding
Coral Gables Bohemian Field Love Story PerfectionI first met Maureen & Gerald at my favorite place in Miami's Art District, Wynwood's Salty Donut. It was like love, I mean, super friendship at first sight. We talked, laughed, Gerald pointed out celebrities, I ate like 4 GF donuts, and we made plans to all hang out again at the new riverside bar, The Warf. Miami has soo many amazing places to explore that it's helpful to have a guide like Maureen. She's an incredibly talented writer (check out her site HERE) and I frequently come across her articles when I'm Googling about where to eat in Miami. And then I feel really cool and proud when I see her name at the bottom! Her fiancé is just as kind and loving with a heart for service. He was a science teacher with a goal to provide interactive education and build up his students. Now, he's starting his journey as pharmacist! If this faith centered, high school sweet hearts, power couple love story isn't already making you swoon, just check out these photos!! We adventured to a field in Coral Gables, prayed for dry skies, and skipped through the tall grass to chase the dipping sun. She looked radiant in her black v neck dress with orange and peach complimenting hair piece and bouquet from the talented Sara Rose Coulored Florals. I also loved Gerald's light gray jacket, their hilarious felt letter board sign, and just their genuine and pure love. I'm so honored to have made life long friends and overjoyed to be a part of their wedding celebrations! Love y'all!!!! Raleigh Wedding Photographer, Raleigh Elopement Photographer, Durham Elopement Photographer, Raleigh Family Photographer, Raleigh Engagement Photographer, Durham Wedding Photographer, Chapel Hill Wedding Photographer, Cary Wedding Photographer, Cary Wedding Photographer, Wilmington Wedding Photographer, Asheville Wedding Photographer, Asheville Elopement Photographer, Asheville Engagement Photographer, Blue Ridge Mountain Wedding Photographer, Boone Wedding Photographer, Greensboro Wedding Photographer, Elon Wedding Photographer, Burlington Wedding Photographer, Triangle Wedding Photographer, North Carolina Wedding Photographer, Charleston Wedding Photographer, Charleston Elopement Photographer, Triad Wedding Photographer, Rome destination photographer, Rome wedding photographer, Rome engagement photographer, Italy Engagement photographer, Italy destination photographer, Italy wedding photographer, New Zealand Wedding photographer, New Zealand engagement photographer, New Zealand travel photographer, New Zealand Destination Photographer, Rome Italy photography, Christchurch, Trollhattan, Sweden, Europe Wedding, Europe Elopement, Adventure Wedding Photographer, Adventure Elopement Photographer
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