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August 31, 2018

Blake and I went to high school together. We went on mission trips to Mexico, and my senior year we were both on homecoming court. While we each had our own friend groups, I distinctly remember that any interaction I had with Blake I always thought, “Wow, she is so cool!” Blake is genuinely kind, […]

Glynnis and Chris were married on a summer evening in Florida’s oldest city. Their day started off with sunshine and blue skies (see photo number 4), but as is often the case on many summer afternoons in Florida, dark clouds and thunder started to roll in around 4 pm.. Moments before Glynnis put on her […]

Referral clients are the best clients. Erika and Marc found my work through my friends the Whitchurches, who y’all are very familiar with! When I met Erika for coffee to discuss the details of her wedding, she told me that she remembers seeing Jillian’s wedding photos and thinking they were beautiful. Fast forward 3 years, […]

When it comes to wedding photography, summer in Florida is always a slow season. Consistent 90 degree temps and 100%+ humidity is not the most appealing environment to the average bride and groom (or photographer!). Typically, I prepare for a couple of months with additional free time, but, this summer has surprised me. A steady […]

Chase and Amy were married on a summer afternoon in June. Prior to their ceremony at Four Oaks Midtown Church, we met at the nearby McCord Park for them to have a private moment together and to take some bride and groom portraits. It was a lovely time with just the two of them – […]