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There is no doubt that the Ringling Museum in Sarasota, Florida, is a dream venue for photographers to shoot at. But what is even better is getting to photograph a couple like Kali and Ryan at the Ringling Museum. I clicked instantly with Kali and Ryan. It was truly one of those “meant to be” […]

Engagement/Couples

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The historic Bella Cosa Lakeside in Lake Wales, Florida, was the perfect backdrop for Jonathan and Cody’s elegant and timeless wedding. The spring flowers were in full bloom to bring an extra layer of effortless beauty to their wedding day. From the second I stepped in to their getting ready location, the atmosphere felt calm, […]

Weddings

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Laura and Eric’s downtown Tampa engagement session at Armature Works was an absolute dream! Not only did the beautiful couple arrive in AMAZING outfits, their second outfit was just as perfect! I lost count of all the strangers who stopped them to compliment how perfect they looked.  One of the first things Laura mentioned at […]

Engagement/Couples

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I vividly remember our consultation call with Alycia and Taylor because when Alycia got on the screen, she was wearing a Marvel sweatshirt. It was in that moment, I knew we were going to hit it off. And we did! Our conversation flowed so naturally, and that same energy continued into their wedding day. Alycia […]

Weddings

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I vividly remember my bridal consultation with Kayla like it was yesterday. We talked so effortlessly, it felt as if I was talking to an old friend. It was such an honor to have her tell me right during that conversation that she wanted me to be her wedding photographer. When I finally met Kayla […]

Engagement/Couples

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Taylor messaged me on a Saturday to ask me if I had availability for the following day because he and his fiancé, Rachel, wanted to get their engagement pictures done quickly in order to send out their save the dates. Luckily, I was available. And I am so happy I was. Meeting these two and […]

Engagement/Couples

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There are not enough words to describe how amazing and kind Allison and Bill are. I was so fortunate to be able to photograph their wedding. But not just because it was a beautiful wedding, but because I got to meet these two beautiful souls.  Their gorgeous Saxon Manor wedding in Brooksville unfortunately had to […]

Weddings

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I was so honored when Haley asked me to take her maternity photos! This family is very special to me.  I have known Corey since middle school and have had the pleasure of watching him become an absolutely amazing father to sweet Adaline, and I know he will be so incredible to Baby E also. […]

Maternity

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Lisa reached out to me the week before she and Michael planned to elope. Their big Chicago wedding got postponed due to COVID, but they were eager to start their next chapter of life as husband and wife! So, we headed down to Fort Desoto beach and had the most beautifully intimate wedding ceremony with […]

Weddings

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How absolutely stunning and radiant is Romina?! I was so excited when she reached out to me to do her maternity session. I knew after our phone consultation that she would be so sweet and lovely to capture photos of. And that was an understatement! I haven’t known Romina and Daniel long, but I know […]

Maternity