{Wedding} Andy and Ashley

It's difficult, for some, to imagine being away from our love for an extended period of time. There are some who simply just couldn't or wouldn't do it. It takes a strong and willing heart. A bravery and adaptability. That is exactly what this couple is facing. They are willing and brave. Andy found out he would be deployed much sooner than they both imagined. Despite the short notice this couple didn't let it stand in their way of having the wedding they wanted- even if they had to fit months of decisions and planning into just three weeks. After what I'm sure was a blur of a month it was finally the big day. Time to relax, to have fun and simply just enjoy each other. What a beautiful thing- to simply just enjoy each other.

Thank you Ashley and Andy for allowing us to document and be a part of your wedding day. May you have nothing but happiness and unwavering love for one another each day.

Here are a few favorites:

I thought this was so cute!

One of the cutest flower girls- only to be matched with one of the cutest ring bearers.

I love this wide shot taken but my second shooter!

The next two are very close to being my favorites.

Ashley- you looked absolutely gorgeous!

These were adorable!

Summer

The magic of summer for all to see.

Anywhere and Everywhere.

I recently just took a few new pictures of myself for my 'about me' section on my website. While they look to be in some sort of 'studio', they definitely are not. These pictures were simply taken on my back porch! Seriously, they were. There's a white curtain hanging in front of my sliding glass door and I simply just opened the door, pulled the curtain closed and that's it! The porch is shaded and I get great light there in the early afternoon. I just wanted to share these to prove that you can get a great picture ANYWHERE and EVERYWHERE as long as you have good available light. Photography is all about showcasing everything in the most beautiful way possible and sometimes making something out of nothing!

Tampa Bay Weddings Magazine Feature

You may remember James and Chantel's gorgeous vintage shabby chic wedding. It was such a gorgeous day inside and out and I was so excited (and I mean sooooooo excited) to hear that it was going to be featured in Tampa Bay Weddings Magazine!!!! You can see the feature below or at their site, here.

{Inspiration} Cute and Casual DIY Wedding

I love this inspiration board! It's colorful, charming and casual and totally DIY-able. This would be such a cute summer wedding. Stationary from Rifle Paper Co. and peg cake toppers fromEtsy.

{Portrait} Christi Winsor

I was so happy to meet up with the amazing Christi Winsor of Winsor Event Studio. She is awesome and she knows how to work it! Alright, I'll stop before I embarrass anyone- but she is seriously a fabulous person and wedding coordinator. Here are a few favorites from her mini-shoot.

{Newborn} Jackson

You might remember this couple from their beach maternity session. It was great to see them again and meet sweet 20 day old Jackson. Here are my favorites from their session.

Tiny baby details.

Love this one!