Ellie is 1!

Sweet little Ellie has turned 1 years old and she is ready to take on the world! This little princess is full of life, smiles, giggles and not to mention......she has her Daddy wrapped around her little finger. Ellie is quite the expressional little lady with her many faces and gestures which I'm sure she inherits from her parents since they are quite goofy themselves! Happy Birthday sweet Ellie and I look forward to seeing you at 2 years old!

Megan and Sean's Rockledge Country Club Wedding

Megan and Sean were my last wedding of the season and my most memorable of the year. Their wedding took place at the Rockledge Country Club in late September in the presence of their family and closest friends. During the ceremony, Sean's nephew carried a sign that read, "Uncle Sean, here comes your girl", how fitting for a couple that has been together since high school! Meanwhile, there were a few bridesmaids that were shedding a few tears as Megan walked down the aisle with her Father.  Megan and Sean couldn't wait a second longer to seal their nuptials with a kiss as their guests cheered with happiness :+)   The entertainment and uplighting was provided by, "DJ Shane" from "DJ Shane Entertainment".  Dancing, laughs, memories and a personal slideshow dedicated to Megan's Mother was shared amongst their guests. The end of the reception concluded with a "bright and sparkly ending" for Megan and Sean as they had a grand exit of sparklers that lead out to their getaway limo! Congratulations to Megan and Sean on your marriage; I wish you all the happiness in the world as you both start your newest chapter in your lives. Also, I would like to  thank my 2nd shooter Indica for helping me out during their wedding.

Matt and Jessica's Beachside Wedding

Matt and Jessica planned their destination wedding on the east coast and traveled all the way from Las Vegas to share their special day with friends and family. Mother Nature had decided to grace us with her rain just before the ceremony and thank goodness only lasted a few minutes.  Matt and his groomsmen all wore superhero shirts underneath their suits -- quite the kids at heart! Jessica, what a gorgeous bride in her vintage lace gown with matching starfish hairpins to match their beach side theme; thank you to Essentials Spa for doing a wonderful job with the hair and makeup.  The reception entertainment and uplighting décor was provided by "DJ Shane Entertainment"; as always, he has the party rocking all night long. As the evening progressed, I was able to sneak Matt and Jessica away from their guests and take advantage of the contemporary décor the Crowne Plaza had to offer in the lobby area. I would like to thank my assistant, Matt for all of his hard work! Matt and Jessica, congratulations on your marriage and I wish you all the happiness in the world! Thank you for providing me with the opportunity to document your special day. All my best to you both.....

Jessica + Matt's Sunset Engagement Session

Jessica and Matt's engagement session was taken at the Jetty Park in Port Canaveral; the location provided beautiful white sand, lush sand dunes and oh so romantic rocks that lined the inlet. The engaged couple are planning a destination wedding in Melbourne later this summer as they both live out of state so their time visiting with me was limited as so was the cooperation of the rainy weather! Luckily we held out for our last available day and I'm so glad we did because I couldn't of asked for a vibrant sunset overlooking the inlet. Jessica and Matt, both affectionate, loveable and couldn't keep their paws off each other as I'm sure they can't wait to tie the knot soon enough! Thank you both for a fun engagement session and I look forward to seeing you both in just a few months.

Shelley + Nick's Radisson Oceanfront Hotel Wedding

Shelley and Nick have said "I do" to each other in the presence of their family and closest friends at the Radisson Oceantfront Hotel. Their morning wedding overlooked the Atlantic Ocean; the sky was a beautiful deep blue as there were no clouds in the sky. Both Shelley and Nick had written their own vows to each other as they promised to love one another for all eternity.  At the end of the ceremony, Nick bent down to give his sweet baby boy to be a kiss :+) After the ceremony, we took a stroll on the beach for their formal pictures along with the wedding party. Shelley decided to surprise Nick with a custom UF Gator chopping on a FSU Seminole shirt cake -- it was delish!!   The reception had a photo booth which was a favorite amongst many! Congratulations to Shelley and Nick, I'm looking forward to watching your family grow as your baby boy will be arriving in just a few months! As always, thank you both for allowing me to share your special day.

 

Erin and Jeff's River Ranch Wedding

Erin and Jeff were married in "Dude Ranch" style late December at the River Ranch Resort located in Lake Wales.  The wedding party wore cowboy boots in addition to the bridemaids wearing coordinating jean jackets. The most important role was played by Erin and Jeff's 4 legged baby, Siera. The theme consisted of a Rustic country feel that included burlap chair sashes, birds, family tree fingerprint for guests to imprint on, wooden pencils and even a country style buffet was prepared for the guests. The music and entertainment was provided by DJ Shane Entertainment --he kept the guests dancing all night long which included line dancing of course! The wedding atmosphere was amazing as so was both Erin and Jeff's vows to each other. Congratulations on your nuptials! I wish you all the happiness and again, thank you for providing me the opportunity to witness your special day "Dude Ranch" style!

 

Tim and Rachel's Island E-Session

Tim and Rachel's Engagement Session......absolutely FUN and it sure ended in a big splash! The couple wanted a secluded engagement session on a island in the Indian River and luckily Tim owns a boat so we were able to venture about the area.  The weather was absolutely perfect! Before we headed out on the boat, Tim and Rachel's babies (their dogs) also participated in the shoot with their adorable "Save the Date" signage!  The island was amazing and offered so many scenic spots to shoot at starting with the driftwood and ending on a small cliff. Towards the end of the session, Rachel concluded with a huge splash---climbing onto the driftwood was quite tricky as she lost her balance and became fully submerged by the water! She was such a trooper and kept her spirits high as she continued to smile away :+) These 2 love birds were soo much fun to work with! Thanks for an amazing Island Engagement Session; looking forward to May!!!