Miami Wedding Photographer | Haulover Park Miami, Florida | Elizabeth's Instagram Branding9/12/2017
Miami Ocean Front Head Shots & PortraitsI'm bitter sweetly writing this post from Cary, North Carolina. Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill is our home. We were born and raised here. A month ago we took a leap of faith and moved 12 hours south to Miami Beach, Florida for Drew's clinical psychology residency. Over that month we met incredible friends in Brickell, visited food trucks at The Wynwood Yard, checked out Granada Presbyterian Church in Coral Gables, listened to awesome music by Macy Todd in Little Haiti at Ace Props House, and fell in love with the city. Then we starting to hear rumblings of Irma. Miami is such a relaxed and chill city that no one was too worried, yet. But, then we got a phone call from our dear friend who works at the National Weather Center who said we should start thinking about evacuating before the official orders come down and the two highways out of the state gridlock. So on Tuesday night we packed what we could in our tiny Honda and said a prayer and good bye to the rest. It was surreal packing and prepping the house thinking we might not see everything again. It was tough to leave a place we had fallen in love with so soon after arriving and right as we were getting in routine and finding our tribe. As we arrived in the Triangle though, we realized how much we had truly started to plant roots in Miami. It's been an incredible week here in North Carolina getting to spend quality time with friends and family, but it's also been a wonderful reiazliation that we love our new city! While we don't know quite yet the fate of our casita, we know that we can get through anything with our solid support network in NC and new community in Miami. I can't wait to get back into wedding photography and wedding videography in the Miami/Fort Lauderdale/Coral Gables area! SO! Right before we left I had the privilege of getting in touch with a friend over Instagram. Elizabeth is a an amazing, brave, and beautiful model in North Miami and wanted to connect for a photoshoot. Of course I want to photograph a fierce lady on the beach! So we met half way at the dynamic Haulover Park full of rocks, palm trees, and bay and ocean side spots! We talked about life, modeling, her home country, birthdays, being new to Miami, and hustling all the time. We shot till the sun set over the yachts bobbing in the bay. You can check out her Instagram and keep scrolling down because there are tons of beautiful pic below! Such a treat to meet, and very excited for more collaborations in the future! Miami Wedding Photographer, Miami Wedding Videographer, Coral Gables Wedding Photographer, Coral Gables Wedding Videographer, Keys Wedding Photographer, Key Wedding Videographer, Kendall Wedding Photographer, Kendall Wedding Videographer, Miami Beach Wedding Photographer, Miami Beach Wedding Videographer, Fort Lauderdale Wedding Photographer, Fort Lauderdale Wedding Videographer, Miami Destination Photographer, Miami Elopement Photographer, Miami Family Photographer, Miami Engagement Photographer, Miami Vacation Photographer
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Senior SessionI'm writing this at the same time I'm about to pack my bags and head to Miami to apartment hunt! I can't believe the Florida move is getting closer and being a wedding photographer in Miami is about to become a reality! Days like this one will make me miss the Raleigh-Durham area, but I'm so beyond excited to be a full time photographer and videographer/cinematographer in Miami. Family photography, engagement photography, and hopefully lots of destination wedding and elopements! I can't wait to explore South Beach, Wynwood, and downtown Miami! Being a photographer in South Florida will be an exciting step and a dream come true! This Chapel Hill day was such a fun day! I love being a photographer in North Carolina and a proud Tar Heel alumna! The flowers were in bloom and the sky was Carolina blue. I love senior sessions, and I love them even more when it's a group of friends! This trio are finishing up their dental hygienist degrees and have supported each other through the years. It was easy telling them to make each other laugh as we explored the classic UNC spots. The Old Well, McCorkle Place, and the Bell Tower. I was so excited when they even broke out the glitter and champagne! Miami Wedding Photographer, Miami Wedding Videographer, Coral Gables Wedding Photographer, Coral Gables Wedding Videographer, Keys Wedding Photographer, Key Wedding Videographer, Kendall Wedding Photographer, Kendall Wedding Videographer, Miami Beach Wedding Photographer, Miami Beach Wedding Videographer, Fort Lauderdale Wedding Photographer, Fort Lauderdale Wedding Videographer, Miami Destination Photographer, Miami Elopement Photographer, Miami Family Photographer, Miami Engagement Photographer, Miami Vacation Photographer
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill Senior SessionAlexis is the bomb. We've been able to work together for Go Heels Productions in the athletics department for 4 of my 5 years! We finally got to celebrate her accomplishments and she deserves it. She does incredible 360 work, graphic design, and videography. See her site HERE and her LinkedIn (so you can hire her!) HERE.
We ventured to all the classic spots: the Old Well, the South Building, and the Bell Tower. She's been super supportive of our move to Miami and my plan to be a full time photographer, videographer, freelancer in South Florida. I'm so grateful for her encouragement and love! If anyone knows of friends or personally plans to visit Miami, Fort Lauderdale, South Beach area, I'd love to take your picture!! Hooray adventures! Winter Graduation - Chapel Hill PhotographerThis is the second time I've been able to take tennis graduation photos! The first time was of the seniors on the women's team (see their photos HERE) and this time I got to take couple photos of Kate and Brett! These two student-athletes are both immensely talented on and off the court. Kate graduated in the spring and Brett graduates today! Congratulations you two :) So happy to capture this power couple!
Graduating Tar Heels - On and Off Court SuccessITA Indoor National Titles, ACC regular and post season titles, NCAA team and individual tournament berths, Rammy awards.. the list of on court accomplishments for these athletes goes on and on. I was honored to be able to go all over campus and take their senior graduation photos! They're kind, hard working, and just so much fun to be around! I know each one of them has a bright future ahead.
ConfidenceToday I fell in love with taking individual/senior photos. Elizabeth and I went to the same high school and she's is such a sweet heart! I knew this would be a blast when her initial message to me said she she wanted new professional photos, have photos just for fun, but nothing too fancy. That's right up my alley!! It was so easy because she's gorgeous! Her pink top just pops with the lovely Fall colors and her smile glows from the genuine warmth within.
I loved enjoying the crisp Autumn air and walking around Coker Arboretum on UNC's campus!! RadianceBest friend, sister, voice of light and change in this world.
I've know B since we were 14 years old! Our friendship was forged serving and laughing side by side in the beautiful surf town of Tamarindo, Costa Rica where we helped with an after school program, helped with recycling and bike safety programs, worked in a church's coffee shop, and grew up together. (If you visit the About Me section of the site & scroll down, you can see a few photos from our trip back in 2008!) My husband and I are blessed years later to call her forever family. My favorite fun fact is that she signed our marriage certificate! B's altruistic heart for public health and policy and passion for advocating on behalf of women's and family health is awe-inspiring. So you can imagine my elation when she surprised us by coming into town one beautiful May day! I've always wanted to capture her natural luminosity on camera! So on our way to Maple View Farms in Hillsborough, we pulled over on the side of the road and snapped away some photos in this gorgeous field. Beautiful inside and out, spreading and leaving bits of sweet nectar everywhere she goes & making everything she touches bloom a bit brighter, I present, the radiant Bee. Gorgeous GraduateHow stunning is Simone! Simone was in graduate school at UNC and wanted to commemorate the big milestone with some photos around campus. As we meandered to the Old Well, the education building, and the arboretum we talked about how God's timing and placement is perfect. This woman overflows with the love and trust of God. Jeremiah 29:11 |
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