I had the pleasure in working with some great wedding vendors in Jacksonville, Florida.

Hair/Make-up: Faythe Mesic with Glamor Bride

Wedding Dresses: Bridals and More | 904.434.6627 | Casablanca Style #s 1955 and 1831 (awesomely sweet ladies at this shop!!)

Tuxes: Black Tie Formals 

Cake: Sugar Rush Confections (also super awesome couple!! with awesome skills)

Flowers: Bold Blooms (never lets me down with awesome floral design)

Invitations: Heather O’Brien Design (Love her designs)

Calligraphy: Calligraphy by Cami

Apples: Megan Elise

Rentals: G&G Weddings & Events  904.318.4334

Models: Rebecca and Stephen (I couldn’t thank you enough!)

….Super awesome giveaway contest launches tomorrow (October 7, 2011)

Their session is beautiful! so here are some of my faves…and yes scroll all the way down, because the ocean is involved.

Congratulations you two one your new life together!

In her Daddy’s helmet. CUTE!!

Yes, she really was that smiley!

Hat by: ME! I love new hats for each baby. It gives each session it’s own pop!

p.s. I am in love with this first image.

More to follow…stay tuned! Follow my blog to see the rest of Jill and Collin’s wedding day. =)

I love her little smirk here. What a sweetie!

And Many thanks to Elle Photography for having me second shoot with her on this wedding.

The new little family.

My favorite image of Jazmin…

Jazmin and Robert’s reception was at the Columbia Restaurant in Downtown St. Augustine. They happen to have a carousel at a park there. We just had to stop off and get some shots of the beautiful couple here!

This next image was thought of by our couple. I love couples that are creative and funny! His book is a “Marriage for Dummies”, and hers…well, “Wild Sex” is the title of it. We’ll just leave it to that.

Thank you so much for having me shoot your wedding! You two are beautiful!!

Make-up by Tracey Upson

Reception at the Columbia Restaurant

I had people entering their stories for the reasons they wanted this session. I have chosen a winning couple.

Danielle Chang and Omar Valentin! YAY!

Here is their story…

My name is Danielle Chang. My good friend Kelley Cox told me about  you looking for a couple for the “Rock the Dress” or “Engagement  Session”. At first when she told me about the submitting the story  part, I was a little apprehensive. It is always so hard for me to  write about myself. But then I figured, what the hell, and decided to  go for it!

My fiance’s name is Omar Valentin. We are having a destination  wedding in St. Lucia on 05/29/10…I am so excited! We wanted to do  something stress free and low key. We were both raised by amazing  single mothers and did not want to burden our moms with the cost of a  huge lavish wedding. So, we decided to invite anyone who can join us  in paradise to witness our nuptials. Omar and I will be together 7 years this April. We met through mutual  friends and both were coming out of previous relationships when we  met. I remember thinking he was a total jerk right before we started  dating, but for once in my life, I was glad to be wrong

I knew he  was someone I could be with for a long time after I returned from my  study abroad trip to France. We were only dating 2 months before I  went on my month long trip. He was completely amazing through the  entire experience. We both purchased journals for each other and  wrote in them during our time apart, then exchanged journals when I  returned home. He was completely happy for me and encouraged me to do  explore and see the world, and I absolutely loved that.

Now 7 years later we are the best of friends and lovers too. We still  have the same attitude as we did in the beginning, be supportive,  encouraging, and always cherish the time we spend together. We love  to travel, ride bikes at the beach, enjoy great food, family, and  friends. We always have “Chicken Wing Friday”, I look forward to it  every week, it has become a staple for us. We are just really down to  earth people who enjoy a good time, no matter what it is. That is pretty much us in a nutshell. Good luck with the selection process! (Of course, I hope you pick us!)

Sincerely, Danielle Chang & Omar Valentin

I have a passion for maternity and newborn photography. I adore the love and life that is captured in both miracles. I don’t believe there is much more beautiful than a pregnant belly! Well, maybe a squishy newborn baby! These are some of the best memories a Mom can have. Why not capture them beautifully? I’m having a sale for the Mommas-2-Be and their new additions.

The price is listed below. The catch is: SALE ENDS Feb. 28th, and full amount is due up front at time of booking, and the Mommy-2-Be must already be pregnant. The maternity session is best used in months 7 or 8. This way Mommy-2-Be is as comfortable as can be! Those last months are killer in the comfort area! When booking the newborn session, it’s best shot within the baby’s 1st 2 weeks of life. Other than that, you may use your last session within a year of baby’s birth. =) Not too bad of a catch. I hope to be able to capture these precious memories for you to have forever!

*All fees are non-refunable, even if sessions are not used*

This was such a nice couple, and a fun family! I’m so glad I got to spend the day with them, and record their happy event.

Sand ceremony…

This couple had some fun people who actually danced at the reception.

This is from the Daddy Daughter dance.

I admit, I had to raid the candy table at the reception. =)

Not a part of the family, but couldn’t help but take his picture. Mr. Ed. =)

What a relaxing location…

Love the ink…so colorful! =)

Great Job Mandi! CONGRATS on the new bod. =) Love ya girl!

Blue eyes just like his Daddy!

yeah, I know…Same background, I just like it that much!! =)

This last one is what I get for trying to shoot my daughter without any help… Even the lure of candy didn’t help the cause. =)

I still love this picture.

haha…poor little girl. =(       I don’t buy it for a second.