Kylee and I got together late in the day for her senior photos at the Thomas Center.  The light was low and warm and Kylee did a fantastic job.  She is incredibly driven and focused.  She knows where she wants to go in life and is willing to work hard to get there.  I thought I worked hard in high school, and she far exceeds what I did. Help me congratulate her and the class of 2015 as they graduate!

Interested in a session for yourself? Check out Courtney's session!

Watch for the next intro to SLR photography class on Saturday, July 18th!

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Man, this was an amazing day.  I don't even know where to begin.  First, Chelsea and Alex are some of the sweetest folks you could ever have the pleasure of knowing. They're a ton of fun and great folks to have as friends - I feel pretty special about the fact that I get to count them among mine.  Second, they are commited to their relationship - they're there for each other and not afraid of the work it takes to build and maintain a healthy partnership, which is awesome.

This lovely day, we got together at their place for a little Gulejo coffee and fruit, took it easy for a bit, and then headed out to the park with Sox.  We had such a great time - laughter, tears, and everything in between.  It was a treasure to spend the day with these two.  Love you guys!

Want more? To see Kate and Katie's Beloved maternity session, click here!

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I met Kate in a shoot-and-critique community class a few years ago.  We've become good friends since then, and I've been so happy to get to know her partner, Katie.  These two balance each other so well.  Kate is always thinking and planning, and as a result she is one of the best sources for advice I know. Katie is the perfect combination of softness and lightness to balance her out.  They have been through a lot together and have continued to help each other grow stronger.  It was such an honor to photograph them ahead of the birth of their son, Calvin.  He has just arrived and the family is doing great. :)

Want more? To see Carol and Art's Beloved session, click here!

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Donyia & Jacob were married in St Augustine - the longest continually occupied city in the country - on a rooftop that overlooks the historic Bridge of Lions just before sunset.  It was a gorgeous day and Donya was the happiest bride I've ever worked with.  Her joy and excitement are just dripping out of the photos, and Jacob - being the thoughtful guy that he is - managed to make the day even better by surprising her with a second wedding band while they were cutting the cake.  I caught a shot of the second band being placed on the cake topper for her to discover mid-cut, so be sure to look for that one!  Her reaction was PRICELESS. :)

Carrie, Donyia's maid of honor and best friend, brought her wedding dress and we took a few snaps of the two of them in their dresses together, which was really darn cute.  Both girls were so genuinely happy that the other had found and married the perfect partner, and this was a wonderful way to celebrate that.  They both looked gorgeous and had a great time with it.  They looked so good that we were even asked at one point if they were modeling for a magazine shoot!  It was fantastic.

I was lucky enough to spend some time at the after party.  The whole time I was there, friends and family kept saying how proud they were to know Donyia and Jacob and how they are such a perfect fit for each other.  Of course I got to know them before the wedding, but it was at this after party that I really learned how much they are both respected and the high standards that they hold themselves and each other to, while managing to have a damn good time and actively work on building a strong relationship in the process.  My respect and love for them grew even more that night!

One of the many reasons I love what I do is because a wedding creates a moment when it is socially 'ok' to really praise someone that you care about and to take the time to talk about what it is you really love about your best friend, your cousin, your child... what impresses you about them and why you are grateful to have them be a part of your life.  We should really find the time and the courage to do this more often.  Being able to witness this exchange of honesty and truth is refreshing and encouraging.  Everyone around us is secretly incredible in ways we may not even realize, but the people that love them know.

Your assignment: Go tell someone you love how you think they are secretly incredible today.  For real.  Do it.  It matters.  Report back afterward.

After you've done that, enjoy these photos of an absolutely perfect wedding. :)

 

Want more? To see another wedding, check out Lauren and Jason's Wedding in Fernandina Beach!

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Ok, I have a confession to make: small backyard weddings are my favorite.  I just love them to pieces.  There is something so heartwarming about a couple being surrounded by their closest relatives, all the siblings staying at the house, a homemade spread of food laid out on the table, and a comfortable, relaxed environment.  It's like being wrapped up in a hug.  Love, love, love it.  

This was Lauren and Jasons' wedding in Fernandina Beach.

Enjoy <3 

To see another recent wedding,  check out Kasey and Arthur's wedding here!

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