Each wedding holds its own unique charm, and Susan and Tim's special day was no exception. Let me take you on a journey through their intimate Smathers Beach wedding, as I had the privilege of capturing every heartfelt moment as they celebrated their elopement in a special ceremony on the beach and photos around town.
Read MoreSo a girl walks into a bar….The owner’s there…big tall handsome guy, he is. He says ‘Hey, I remember you; you came here a year ago.’ Girl says ‘Yeah? What about it?’. Guy says ‘I’ve been waiting for you to walk back through those doors someday.’ Girl says ‘Why’s that?’. He says ‘So I could ask you on a date, fall in love, and run away to Key West to get married someday’.”!
Okay, so maybe that last part is a liiiiittle bit of an exaggeration, but that girl? That was my bride, Jessica! And the guy? Her handsome groom, Shaun! And they DID go on that date, they DID fall in love, and they DID (of course!) come to Key West to get married!
Read MoreHow is it that 15 minutes can feel like an eternity, but 15 years can fly by in an instant? When Shandi and Jason first met, it was as coworkers 15 years ago. Their journeys destined for two separate paths, life happened, until early 2018 when they were reunited and realized they loved spending time together. I would later meet them when Jason contacted me to capture his proposal undercover at the Reach Resort. Shandi of course said “Yes!” and a year later, when the couple decided it wasn’t enough just to get engaged in Key West, they wanted to get married here too, I got to be there to see them walk down the aisle as well!
Read MoreCelebrate with newlyweds Adele and Michael, as they brought their intimate group of family and friends to Key West, Florida, for a lovely ceremony on Smathers Beach, and preparations and reception at Ocean Key Resort.
Read MoreThey say the best relationships start out as friendships. Such was the case when Katie and Ed’s relationship first began as coworkers and eventually blossomed into friends. Over the years, this grew into a romance, and when she was least expecting it, Katie realized they were meant to be! Combining a love of travel, binge watching their favorite tv shows, playing tennis, and rowing classes, the couple had so much in common that it would naturally lead to their engagement.
Like something out of a fairy tale, Ed flew Katie to Paris, and under the Eiffel Tower, he asked her to spend the rest of their lives together! This is when they decided to invite their closest friends and family to join them in Key West for their romantic destination wedding!
Read MoreThere’s a stretch of sandy beach in Key West, where the palm trees are tall and plentiful, the surroundings spacious, and the sounds as tranquil as a summer breeze - save for the occasional sniffles, giggles, and smooches coming from those gathered for a romantic wedding ceremony. The location is Smathers Beach, and the couple? None other than my bride and groom, Regan and David.
Read MoreYou just never know what a little persistence can do when planning the perfect wedding. Amanda and Joe had reached out to me a while back about photographing their Key West wedding, but when scheduling conflicts mixed with COVID19 threatened to postpone their wedding, we were excited to finally get the go-ahead, and I was so glad I got to be part of this amazing couple’s big day!
Read MoreWhat’s the perfect prescription for when two doctors fall in love? A little bit of Vitamin Sea! This is what Jennifer and Benjamin found when they brought their wedding plans to the little island town of Key West, Florida, to celebrate with their closest family and friends in a beachfront ceremony by the ocean.
Read MoreThey say you should never “race” into a relationship, but when Christopher first met Katelyn at a national awards banquet in Los Angeles, it was “racing” that brought them together….hydroplane racing, that is! The pair are both professionals in the sport, and quickly discovered that their love of the sport was matched only by their attraction to each other.
Read MoreThe day was perfect as Sara and Michael brought their closest friends and family together to get married on the beaches of Key West. They chose one of the largest beaches on the island - Smathers Beach - for their location, which rewarded us with sprawling sands and a stunning sunset to boot!
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