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February 29, 2024

I love when couples select locations that are meaningful to them for their engagement photos. Mary Carson and Andrew chose Alligator Point, just 40 miles southwest of their home in Tallahassee. Mary Carson has fond memories of growing up visiting her family’s Alligator Point beach house and even fonder memories of the day 5 months […]

Erin and Justin were married on a sunny, spring afternoon in Asheville, North Carolina – one of their favorite places to visit as a couple. When I think back on photographing their wedding day, I remember the ever present joy on Erin’s face, she and Justin’s go-with-the-flow attitude, the vibrant hues in the stunning bouquets […]

My how I love photographing my friends! Stephanie was my church community group leader three years ago. After moving to Alabama for law school, she reconnected with an old high school boyfriend and spoiler alert – they really hit it off (again). I was thrilled when I saw the news of their engagement and even […]

Amelia and Josh were married at Maclay Gardens State Park in Tallahassee on a clear morning in late February. It was one of those perfect spring days when it’s warm in the light and cool in the shade. The gardens were in full bloom, showing off for all of the out of town guests. Following […]