We did quite a bit of exploring and walking last night with Shawn and Darcie for their engagement portraits in old St. Augustine! from one end clear to the other! But it was totally worth it! Here's a sneak peek:




Now didn't I say it was worth it?!?! Wowsa!

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Just a quick shot from a surprise proposal this past Saturday. She said Yes!



More to come soon!

Beth discovered this great little park with such personality, and just knew she had to get their engagement portraits done there. And I'm so glad we did! Isn't everything about this place just beautiful?? Not to mention, a great looking couple, and you can't go wrong! See for yourself:

Weddings are stressful. Even the most relaxed and laid back weddings have their stress, to ensure everything goes smoothly and on time. Before the ceremony, the bride and her ladies are all occupied with the bazillion tasks that need to be completed before the ceremony starts, and making sure nothing gets forgotten. However, 9 out of 10 times, something very important does get left behind:
EATING!
Because of the level of stress, no one notices how they haven't been hungry enough to eat more than the bare minimum all morning. Not until about 10 minutes after the ceremony is over. At that point, everyone's stomachs can be heard a mile away! And it's at that point that we're asking them to stand around for 45 minutes while we get all the formal portraits done. I don't know about you, but that prospect doesn't induce me to smile for any photographer, if I were in the bridal party.
You know the saying, that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach; But when it comes to happy subjects in photographs, it applies to everyone! If we are taking the bulk of the photographs at the reception site, it's great to have some of the staff bring the hors d'ouvres out to where you are. Or, if you are looking to stay at the ceremony location, make sure to have some finger foods readily available. A tray of small sandwiches from Publix works great. Or you can get some Clif bars, or various protein bars, to help keep you going! Whatever you choose to do, a little bit of sustenance, not only for you, but those in your bridal party and family, can go a long way when asking people to smile for the camera, and making a great day go even smoother!

And because every post looks 1000x better with a photograph, here's a sneak peek at the wedding we did last weekend! Isn't this such a hot shot!?!? Wow, that couple is working it! Yowzas, I think this might be one of my new favorites!!

The Groom family are long time family friends of my hubby and his family, and it's been great getting to know them myself! They are quite a quirky and fun group, always ready to laugh, and never in short supply of jokes, especially towards those they love. =P We got together last weekend to take a few minutes and update their family album, and I absolutely Love the images we captured! Take a looksie for yourself:





Images like this are very typical with engagement shoots, but I love how they still look so content and happy 26 years later!



They dubbed this one their new band cover =)

Are you considering a destination wedding? Did you know that I love traveling?? Wouldn't it be so wonderful if you took me with you to photograph your awesome destination wedding?? Seriously. Please take me with you. My passport has been empty for too long! Please?

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