Carla & Andy Engagement Shoot Sneak Peek!
Today we did an engagement shoot for Carla and Andy- so fun! They picked downtown Gainesville as their spot. Here are the photos that I couldn’t help but edit right away. Andy said to us how low key and easy it was (his first photo shoot like this) and we have to say a big thank you in response for Andy and Carla’s company and an awesome photo day!
Priyesh + Manisha Engaged!!!
I’ve known Priyesh for… wow… seven years now. We went to undergrad at UF together and I can’t tell you how excited I was to get his call that he was engaged!!! Priyesh is one of those amazing people, a gentleman to the core. And I’m happy to report that Manisha is amazing too! They were adorable – he came with his thank you signs (yes, his idea and creation – wait til you see them) and her with a thousand sweet questions to get to know everything Priyesh. They make a beautiful, intelligent, and truly lovely couple. Congrats, Priyesh & Manisha! We can’t wait to see you both for the engagement ceremony in a week!
The photo above was taken at the old courthouse on Centre Street in Fernandina Beach. Further down the street I had scouted out an old stairwell – such a find! I had to crop down the pictures so that Priyesh and Manisha were more than a couple dots, but it’s GORGEOUS on my huge monitor without the crop.
After Centre Street, we headed over to the beach. Much less formal and so much fun!!
I have a million more fantastic shots that I’m tempted to put up, but I’ve got to rein myself in. I’ll leave you with Priyesh’s wonderful “Thank You” posters. There’s other great “Thank You” photos in their different outfits, but I had been dreaming about this shot with them up on the lifeguard chair. I’m a sucker for wide angles and lens filters that make the colors ridiculously dreamy.
Meghan + Daniel Engagement Shoot
This past Saturday, we met up with Meghan & Daniel for their Micanopy engagement shoot. They were adorable and a blast to talk with throughout the shoot. Meghan told the story of Daniel teasing and chasing her around in middle school. He explained later that he was just awe-struck by her beauty (yup, check out those blue eyes!) I felt like I was in gym class along with them. So cute!!! Anyway, they have so many amazing things coming their way and we’re thrilled to be covering their wedding day tomorrow!
Yep, I LOVE the smile she has in the next shot and the light sneaking in through the corner. So sweet!
We finished the shoot with a trip out to the Payne’s Prairie to capture the sunset. Here’s one of my many favorites from the Payne’s Prairie boardwalk.
Well, I’m off to prepare for Meghan and Daniel’s big day tomorrow. Happy Friday, folks!
Barbara & Johnny Beach Engagement Shoot!
This week I’m catching up on all the blogging that I’ve missed and I’ve decide to start with Barbara & Johnny… my beach couple. Like many groom-to-be’s, Johnny was a little camera wary, but OH MY GOODNESS… after about 5 minutes we were swapping doctor stories (he’s a resident and so is my sister) and he was giving me AMAZING shots. And let’s not forget Barbara, who was incredibly sweet. Together they were a breeze to photograph and whole bunch of fun. Thanks guys!
There’s a pier a short(ish) walk down the beach from their house. You couldn’t ask for a better location. Check these photos out!
Here’s to Barbara’s long hair and a beautiful sunset…
I’ll tie things up with their kiss on the pier… one of my favorites.
Summer & Chris Hitched!!!
Exciting news… Summer and Chris are married and on to their new life together. I could go on all day about how wonderful it was… Chris did an amazing job with his own vows. When a marine is crying, you know it’s a great wedding! The bridesmaids sang Summer and Chris down the aisle, Summer’s dad was their preacher, and everything was so charming (even the cake falling over!) – and lucky me was there to witness it all. The best part was the focus on the truly important stuff. Here are a few shots from their engagement session…. Thanks for being so much fun, Summer and Chris!
After the graffiti wall we headed over to the Kaypok tree on Palm Beach Island. The next photo has to be my favorite photos from the day…. The reason I love it? Chris is constantly aware of Summer’s happiness and everything else. Not treating her as fragile, but as a treasure. Here she’s slipping down the tree root and…. he’s got her.
And to finish out, one of the photos that Summer is “obsessed” with….
