Katie and Ed | Key West Sunset Ceremony + Mangoes Restaurant

They 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!

Wade - Destination Senior Portrait in Key West

Reaching your Senior Year of high school is a big rite of passage for everyone. Besides the litany of coursework, the plethora of extracurricular activities, and the inevitable navigation of friendship dynamics, you’ve also got the planning and execution of your very own Senior Portrait Session! For students like Wade, though, not just any old senior photo shoot will do. With an upcoming visit to the Florida Keys, high school senior sessions can be done “destination style”, incorporating the lush landscape and unique surroundings that only Key West can provide.

Taralynn and Eric | Fort Zachary Taylor State Park

He proposed during a historic snow storm on the Seattle waterfront, cleverly hiding the ring in some foil so that she wouldn't notice a big clunky box in his pocket. Their Key West wedding was originally set for Summer of 2020, but like so many other couples, Taralynn and Eric would have their big plans put on hold.

But finally on a beautiful afternoon with their children at the altar with them, the couple were finally able to exchange their vows with warmth of the setting sun, accented by a gentle tropical breeze and the love of their friends and family around them.

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Monica and Michael | Casa Marina Resort

When a couple reaches out to me to say they’re planning a Vow Renewal, that’s when I sit up a little and take notice. Couples like Monica and Michael are special because despite having hit the bumps, been through the stuff, and come out on the other side ready to not just continue the next chapter of their lives, but want to shout it from the rooftops with a second ceremony in front of all their family and friends, proclaiming to both each other and the world, “we’re in this for the long haul.”

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Gretchen and Bobby | Cheeca Lodge Islamorada Wedding

Gretchen and Bobby were supposed to have their dream Florida Keys wedding when the pandemic hit and everything got put on hold. Come summer of 2021, it was time to make the magic happen, so we made the drive up to the beautiful Cheeca Lodge in Islamorada, where we would capture not only their beautiful seaside ceremony, but a family portrait session and a Trash the Dress all in one day!

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Regan and David | Smathers Beach + Conch Republic Seafood

There’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.

Danielle and David | Old Town Manor + Conch Republic Seafood

It was a warm and sunny day in Key West as Danielle and David brought together their two families. Celebrating with their three children in a joyful and tear-jerking ceremony, the couple said “We Do” together as they embarked on their new lives as not only husband and wife, but as a young new family.

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Juliana and Bobby | Fort Zach + Key West Garden Club

The first time Juliana met Bobby, she told him to “buzz off”. Thankfully, he tried again. A few casual first dates turned into a few years, a few adventures, and a few adorable fur-babies, finally landing with them deciding to tie the knot with the picturesque tropical landscape of the Southernmost City as the setting for their perfect summer soiree. Check out their gorgeous Fort Zachary Taylor State Park wedding and Key West Garden Club (West Martello Tower) reception.

Amanda and Joe | Opal Resort, Smathers, and The Reach's Four Marlins Reception

You 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!

Sue-Lynn and David's Southernmost House Elopement

It was a small but intimate event, surrounded by their closest friends, at one of the most beautiful venues in Key West, Florida. Check out Sue-Lynn and David’s romantic seaside wedding on the dock of the Southernmost House, with the waves of the Atlantic splashing up around them, the sound of seagulls cawing overhead, and the warmth of the tropical sunshine adding a loving glow to their nuptials.

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Sean and Brittney | Babymoon Shoot turned Tiki-Suite-Surprise Proposal!

How do you get your girlfriend not only to a floating tiki hut hotel room on the water without her getting suspicious that “something is up”, but also have a photographer there to capture the moment when you propose as well!? You tell her you booked a surprise maternity shoot - “that’s right…we’re going to take photos of the baby bump, honey!” - and make said proposal spot the “second location” of the photo shoot! Check out Sean and Brittney’s epic on-the-water sunset proposal in Key West!

Jill and Mark | The Reach Resort Key West Wedding

When life throws a curve ball - like a global shutdown just months before your wedding - at you, the only way to respond is to make sure you knock it out of the park. Such was the result of the absolutely STUNNING wedding of Jill and Mark, as they said “I Do” on the beautiful dock of the Reach Resort in Key West. It may have taking place one full year after their original wedding date, but that wasn’t going to stop them from having a night to remember!

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Jennifer and Ben | Smathers Ceremony & Barbary Resort Reception

What’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.

Ryan and Faith | A Sugarloaf Key Scavenger Hunt ends with a Sammy Creek Proposal

Gotta love a clever proposal story! Ryan had created a scavenger hunt for his girlfriend, laying clues for her to find all around the islands of the Lower Keys…some nearby, some accessible only by jetski….and they would spend the day looking for them. The most exciting part would come at the end, when the final stop would reveal none other than the Engagement Ring that Ryan had been keeping a secret all along!

Katelyn and Christopher | Barbary Beach House Wedding in Key West

They 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.

Nicole and William | Hemingway Home Wedding in Key West

The first time Nicole saw William, they were both sitting at the same table in a Thayer Hall classroom located on West Point, NY at the United States Military Academy. Not too long after that first interaction, Will and Nicole became friends, and was by her side ever since. After she came home one day to find him on one knee, they planned their big day in Key West and celebrated with a small but sumptuous wedding at the Hemingway Home and Museum.

Eva and Howard | Key West Courthouse Elopement and Micro Wedding

When considering Key West for your elopement or micro wedding, a picturesque and slightly traditional option is to get married at the Monroe County Florida Courthouse in downtown Key West. That’s exactly what Eva and Howard decided to do, bringing their 10 closest family for a remarkable but intimate event in the southernmost city.

Donna and Grant | Key West Courthouse + “Tour About Town” Key West Elopement

I met Donna and Grant, as they reached out because they were going to elope to Key West and wanted to celebrate with some fun photos not just of the ceremony, but of them enjoying the island as well. Check it out!

Jay and Deepali | Romantic Proposal at The Reach Resort

A typical week for Jay and Deepali would normally involve work days and time with families, adventurous activities, or a day inside doing creative projects or going on a bike ride. But for their visit to Key West, Jay had something completely new planned!

Breanna and Chris - Fort Zachary Taylor Engagement Shoot

Breanna and Chris love Key West, so when they scheduled their vacation to the Southernmost Point of the United States, they reached out to schedule their Engagement Session at the same time. Check out some featured images from their photo shoot with me at Fort Zachary Taylor State Park and Beach.

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