Jessica and Paul are living in California but came home to have their ceremony in their hometown of Santa Rosa Beach.  We were excited when she shared her vision of a candle lit ceremony on the edge of the bay.  Samantha Jackson did an outstanding job planning the wedding at Bentley’s on the Bay.   [...]

Fellow photographer and now friend,  Kyle Gregory was married to Laura at the beautiful and historic Carnton Plantation in Franklin TN.   The plantation’s history dates back to 1864 when the McGavock’s used their home as a hospital for wounded soldiers.  It’s magnificent garden and one hundred and fifty year old orange tree are whimsical.

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Erin and Jason’s friends and family came to our coast from Illinois to have their ceremony on our beautiful beaches and an intimate reception in a gorgeous beachfront home in the community of Seaside.  Townsend catered the reception with a couple of very interesting elements.  First,  Erin’s Grandma Millie’s creamy tropical punch was served with [...]

Dawn’s wedding gown fit perfectly into her garden wedding theme.  The gown she wore came directly from her mother’s closet.

The flower girl laced the aisle with fresh lavender.  The breeze on the beach carried the scent very well.

All day I caught Josh gazing at Dawn.  He was a very sweet romantic guy who was involved [...]

Family,  friends,  good food and wine!   Johanna and Steve had a perfect wedding flawlessly planned by Victoria at Carillon Weddings.   Paul and I thoroughly enjoyed being with everyone and especially meeting up with the newlyweds for a day after session.  Thank you guys for giving us the amazing opportunity to photograph your perfect day.

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Where to begin,  I wrote Mary Katherine earlier in the week to ask her for more information on a few details I picked up on during our wedding planning and the day of the wedding.  As I read through what she sent me,  I quickly realized there was so much extraordinary history that there was [...]

Tera’s wedding was purely whimsical.  She was beautiful in her gown and grandmother’s earrings.   Paul and I knew the wedding day was going to be lovely when we had the opportunity to photograph their engagement session a couple of months ago.  The whole day came together well with the help of Jennifer with It’s [...]

I see PINK!  Lori told me she had dreamed of a beach wedding since she was a little girl.  Her wish came true!  Every detail was beautiful and the tears of joy flowed freely.  The day was exquisite.