New Zealand's South Island Adventure | Beach RomanceI so loved this day with Keran and her partner! They met at Canterbury University near Christchurch, New Zealand on the South Island. He's in tech and she's a school counselor. Drew and I were coming up on our last few days in Christchurch before moving down south to Queenstown and I was really hoping to photograph a rad couple in town. I was talking with a local wedding planner and she connected me with this amazing duo! Once we started talking the only time we both had available was literally today, in 10 minutes, sun was setting, go go go go! Keran convinced her partner to immediately hop in the car and we met at the beach! We had the pier, sand dunes, and massive beach to our selves!! I knew it was going to be an amazing session because of how chill and go with the flow they were to spontaneously be down to be photographed by an overly enthusiastic American. We skipped, and twirled, and laughed our way into the setting Kiwi sun. Thank you both for such a magical afternoon! I hope our paths cross again soon! Miami Wedding Photographer, Miami Elopement Photographer, Miami Engagement Photographer,Fort Lauderdale Wedding Photographer, Fort Lauderdale Elopement Photographer, Key west wedding photographer, keys wedding photographer, Adventure wedding photographer, destination wedding photographer, LGBTQ Wedding Photographer, Same Sex Wedding Photographer, Boutique Photo Editing, Outsource wedding editing, outsource editing, Raleigh wedding photographer, Durham wedding photographer, Ocean Isle photographer, Asheville wedding photographer, Raleigh engagement photographer, Florida photographer, Florida wedding photographer, adventure wedding photographer, destination wedding photographer, destination elopement, South Florida wedding, North Carolina wedding
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South Island Destination EngagementMassive boulders - check Matching jort outfits - check Meeting the sweetest Sweedish couple who are now my muse model inspirations - check check check I love being a wedding photographer in Miami and I miss photographing on the beach in and the ocean. But, I also love hills and rocks and unique terrain! Castle Hill is a super cool location on New Zealand's South Island. It was one of my bucket list locations because The Chronicles of Narnia were filmed here! It's a quick drive outside of Christchurch and in 2002 the Dali Lama himself visited, loved it, and labeled the area "Spiritual Center of the Universe". How cool! While hiking and watching some rock climbers and boulderers we started talking with a couple from Stokholm (we all may or may not have been lost in the maze of hills and rocks). Our next stop is Sweden so we were asking them all kinds of questions, promised to meet up in Stokholm, and then I got to take a few fun pics of these love birds! They're traveling around New Zealand in their van and I was so thrilled to be able to give them this gift! The sunshine was out and we had so much fun laughing and skipping around this stunning location!! Miami Wedding Photographer, Miami Elopement Photographer, Miami Engagement Photographer,Fort Lauderdale Wedding Photographer, Fort Lauderdale Elopement Photographer, Key west wedding photographer, keys wedding photographer, Adventure wedding photographer, destination wedding photographer, LGBTQ Wedding Photographer, Same Sex Wedding Photographer, Boutique Photo Editing, Outsource wedding editing, outsource editing, Rome Italy elopement photographer, Tuscany elopement photographer, Florence wedding photographer, New Zealand elopement photographer, Raleigh wedding photographer, durham wedding photographer, ocean isle photographer, Asheville wedding photographer
Mount Aspiring National Park Glaciers and Waterfalls - 10 Minute Mini SessionDown 30 kilometers of dirt road is the trailhead to a very special 10k uphill hike that takes you past aqua blue rivers, over golden hills, through cow pastures, and finally to the foot of Mount Aspiring topped with glaciers and surrounded by waterfalls. The views are so worth it! It's like a real life Rivendale for all my LOTR nerds. (I mean how can you not be when you live in the country where 2 stunning trilogies were made!!) I got to meet Melissa and her partner who are traveling around the South Island for several weeks. Melissa is a social worker and living in Christchurch and her partner came to visit! I was so excited to take photos of them in such a special location. They were immediately lovey and cuddly and giggly - my favorite! When a couple forgets the camera is there and they melt into each other, that's when their true genuine selves shows! We took these in 10 minutes! That's all you need for some life long memories :D Miami Wedding Photographer, Miami Elopement Photographer, Miami Engagement Photographer,Fort Lauderdale Wedding Photographer, Fort Lauderdale Elopement Photographer, Key west wedding photographer, keys wedding photographer, Adventure wedding photographer, destination wedding photographer, LGBTQ Wedding Photographer, Same Sex Wedding Photographer, Boutique Photo Editing, Outsource wedding editing, outsource editing, Rome Italy elopement photographer, Tuscany elopement photographer, Florence wedding photographer, New Zealand elopement photographer, Raleigh wedding photographer, durham wedding photographer, ocean isle photographer, Asheville wedding photographer
South Island New Zealand Destination EngagementAoraki/Mount Cook National Park is a rugged land of ice and rock, with 19 peaks over 3,000 metres including New Zealand's highest mountain, Aoraki/Mount Cook. The Maori name for Mount Cook is Aorangi or Aoraki, meaning cloud piercer. EPIC. I love adventure and hiking with my couples because you get to know them while walking and if feels less formal. Like we're just friends and you're just hiking and I'm just snapping photos. It's the absolute best to adventure and explore in such beautiful places all over the world. I'm all about getting to know your soul so you I can better tell your story! I've always loved hiking and exploring and being able to combine photography has been a dream come true! One of Drew's and I's lifetime goals is to visit all the US National Parks, so even better to check off a few in New Zealand too! Miami Wedding Photographer, Miami Elopement Photographer, Miami Engagement Photographer,Fort Lauderdale Wedding Photographer, Fort Lauderdale Elopement Photographer, Key west wedding photographer, keys wedding photographer, Adventure wedding photographer, destination wedding photographer, LGBTQ Wedding Photographer, Same Sex Wedding Photographer, Boutique Photo Editing, Outsource wedding editing, outsource editing, Rome Italy elopement photographer, Tuscany elopement photographer, Florence wedding photographer, New Zealand elopement photographer, Raleigh wedding photographer, durham wedding photographer, ocean isle photographer, Asheville wedding photographer
South Island's Golden Hills and Aqua Blue Lake - Mini SessionIn between Christchurch and Queenstown lies Lake Tekapo famous for it's summer lupine fields. Here in the south, the seasons are flipped, so peak is around end of December. We missed the peak season but still found a few stragglers! It's also known as a Dark Sky Sanctuary so there's minimal light pollution and the stars at night are unreal! We were stoked to adventure into the hills and hike up to University of Canterbury's Mount Saint John Observatory. The golden fields and view over Lake Tekapo were stunning! As a space nerd, I also loved seeing the observatories! Lake Tekapo gets its intense milky-turquoise color from the fine rock-flour (ground by glaciers) which is suspended in the water. It's so stunning!! While hiking to the top we met an awesome couple who's traveling the world too! They met in Australia, did some farm work to earn visa and a living, then saved up to camp around the South Island! We meet so many couples who are taking a few weeks or months to visit all the incredible sights. Camp sights here are super duper nice. Shower and bathrooms are clean and most even have wifi, laundry, and communal kitchens. So if you're thinking about visiting tons of stops, we suggest renting a camper van and bopping all over! We took these in probably 5 minutes! It only takes a few minutes to capture love! Miami Wedding Photographer, Miami Elopement Photographer, Miami Engagement Photographer,Fort Lauderdale Wedding Photographer, Fort Lauderdale Elopement Photographer, Key west wedding photographer, keys wedding photographer, Adventure wedding photographer, destination wedding photographer, LGBTQ Wedding Photographer, Same Sex Wedding Photographer, Boutique Photo Editing, Outsource wedding editing, outsource editing, Rome Italy elopement photographer, Tuscany elopement photographer, Florence wedding photographer, New Zealand elopement photographer, Raleigh wedding photographer, durham wedding photographer, ocean isle photographer, Asheville wedding photographer
Sydney Opera House & Royal Botanic GardensOn our way from North Carolina to Christchurch, New Zealand we had a 10 hour lay over in Sydney, Australia! We took the train from the airport to the bay, ate at a restaurant on King Street Warf overlooking the water, toured inside the Sydney Opera house, and walked the Royal Botanic Gardens. We were exhausted after the 14 hour flight but stoked to be on a new continent! While there, I was lucky enough to photograph two couples for a few minutes in front of the iconic building. One was on their honeymoon and the other was in town visiting family. I feel so luck to meet couples from all over the world and photograph in the most beautiful places! Being a traveling elopement and couple's photographer has been a dream and I can't wait to keep sharing photos from our time in New Zealand! Miami Wedding Photographer, Miami Elopement Photographer, Miami Engagement Photographer,Fort Lauderdale Wedding Photographer, Fort Lauderdale Elopement Photographer, Key west wedding photographer, keys wedding photographer, Adventure wedding photographer, destination wedding photographer, LGBTQ Wedding Photographer, Same Sex Wedding Photographer, Boutique Photo Editing, Outsource wedding editing, outsource editing, Rome Italy elopement photographer, Tuscany elopement photographer, New Zealand elopement photographer
Christmas Along The Tiber - Trastevere, Castle Sant'Angelo, The VaticanI first connected with Lyndsey on Instagram and I couldn't wait to move to Rome and meet in person! She's a model, studying law, and has a heart for helping others. Her boyfriend Phil was also finally able to move to Rome to be with her, and of course their gato, Gretel. We had the most fun time walking all over my favorite spots! Trastevere is a boho neighborhood along the Tiber River with cobblestone streets and a traditional feel. Ponte Sant'Angelo is another favorite spot down by the river with gorgeous views of the Castle. And finally, I've been wanting to photograph at the Vatican! We ran into a parade for the unveiling of a nativity scene sculpture for Christmas, so we had the wings of the city to ourselves! We talked about college, how they met, first dates, traveling, hopes and dreams, jobs, and laughed at Phil's goofiness. I know we only have a few more weeks left in Rome before we head to Christchurch and Queenstown in New Zealand. But I can't wait to spend lots of quality time with these two wonderful new friends!! Thank you for the most fun afternoon! 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
Cozy Italian Fall Day in TrastevereI first connected with Madeline in a world traveling photographers Facebook group. I was drawn to her photos, her style, and her vibe! I'm so stoked to we got to meet in person in Rome!! We explored my favorite neighborhood in Rome, Trastevere. It was a working class area of the city but now feels like a small, authentic, Italian village with cobblestone streets, tight alleys, plastered walls, vines crawling every which-way, bakeries and bars overflowing into the piazzas. It's such a cool place to explore! I love and respect Madeline and Sean's story so much! These PAers knew of each other through church, and Sean hung out with Madeline's dad first! I love that! They dated and knew after just a few months that this was it. They eloped in a national park with an intimate celebration and are now serving others through their work. I loved talking photography business, beer, Italian travels, getting married young, family, and life with these two wonderful folks. I love the boho and artsy feel of these frames and I hope you love these moments too! Thanks for visiting Rome, 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
Piazza Del Popolo + Palace Borghese Gardens Couple's PhotographyI love that I get to live in a place that lets me meet me meet new friends from all over the world! Regina is a talented photographer from San Fransisco, California. She has a heart of gold and in the most expensive city in the country, she offers fine art photography for an affordable price to all. She has traveled all over the world but settled in California with her boyfriend Monty. The day was sunny but chilly and they braved the Rome winter with ease. "Do it for the Insta!" we kept reminding ourselves. I loved exploring my favorite park in Rome with these two good souls. Drew and I first walked this route on Thanksgiving and I loved the way the light streamed in through the trees that I hoped I'd be able to photograph a rad couple here! We met at the Piazza del Popolo and then climbed all the stairs up to an incredible view of the Roman skyline. The church at the top of the Spanish Steps to our left, The Vatican, The Supreme Court, Castle Sant'Angelo, and a sea of colorful buildings and church domes. We wandered into the adjacent 16th century park of the Villa Borgehse gardens and found hidden monuments like the Temple of Aesculapius and pond. I had the best afternoon with them talking about photography and life, and I so look forward to getting together again when Drew and I visit his brother in San Fran! 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
Raleigh Wedding Photographer | Destination Rome Engagement Photography | Leigh Katherine + Niklas11/20/2018 Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon Engagement PhotographyI've known Leigh Katherine Bonner since she was itty bitty! She and my sister played soccer together and my dad coached their soccer team for years! On one of my trips home from Miami I even got to take pictures of my friend and her sister Allison and their new puppy! It got featured on The Daily Dog Tag! So I was so stoked when Leigh said she was traveling with college friend Niklas Sade. I bribed them with pizza and espresso to wake up early and adventure to the famous Roman sites while the streets were still empty. It was so amazing to see the Spanish Steps clear! The Trevi Fountain had a film crew so we couldn't get down all the way to the bottom, but it was a beautiful site. And when we arrived at the Pantheon the sun just started peaking out over the edge of the 125 AD temple. It was an awesome weekend hanging out and celebrating together! Leigh Katherine was just named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 as a Social Entrepreneur for her incredible, world changing work with her company Bee Downtown. This fourth generation bee keeper is focused on building healthy, sustainable, honey bee communities around the world by place beehives on buildings. Read up about her amazing work and give them some love! Thank you for Roaming around the city in the morning with me! Come back and visit soon :D 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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