We get to work with such amazing and talented professionals for weddings and sometimes we even get to photograph them as well! I’ve known Serina from the wedding industry and was so excited when she asked me to do a portrait session with her, her boyfriend Steven, and their super sweet pup Bogey!

So, I do have a slight obsession with the pink wall and rainbow mural in Hyde Park:-) When Kara asked me about locations for their family session for Amelia’s 2nd birthday I knew it was totally their style. What a little doll!!! She has the most squeezable cheeks and that smile!

We are so happy that events are back in full force! If you’ve been around a while, you’ve seen that we LOVE Metropolitan Ministries and photograph many of their fundraisers and events. This event was the Pasco Leaders Luncheon hosted by Advent Health Center Ice. It’s such a cool (literally:-) venue as they cover the ice and the event is right on the ice.

Being from the midwest, it’s not lost on me how fortunate we are to be such an amazing destination location for weddings! One of the best parts is that I get to meet in person, and do engagement sessions for our couples while they’re here in town doing wedding planning things! Bonnie and Mike are from New Jersey and planning their destination wedding here in Clearwater Beach.

Cathy and Dominic chose the beautiful Don Cesar for their destination wedding and we got to spend some time with them for their engagement session while they were here doing some wedding planning things.

Sarah’s parents got this sweet pup, Toby, and of course she and Lior had to include him in their engagement photos. How adorable is that little pup sized tux? They actually live in Tel Aviv and I got to spend time with them the week before their wedding doing this beautiful session.

I got to see Tom, Candace, Hailey, and Patrick for their annual family session and they rocked it! I love the steps of the Le Meridien in downtown Tampa because it’s just a light and neutral background with lines and columns that look amazing in photos.

Tampa is home to quite a number of historic venues, and I’m certain these spaces have stories to tell! One of them is Centro Asturiano de Tampa. It was once a social club that “took care of members from birth until after they died,” and today it has been transformed into a venue for weddings and events. Much of the original architecture of the space has remained, and it’s on display the most in the theatre and ballroom. Both spaces happen to be where Ashley and Jay hosted their wedding day!

Here’s just a few of my personal favs of Shelley, Larry, and Cole. Note their fabulous outfit choices, and that red bench in the background totally is the perfect accent to Shelley’s white and red top. When we were planning their session Shelley just wanted something pretty outside to capture who they are as a family in this moment.

Charmaine and Earl win the award for one of our cutest couples of the year! These two got engaged at a Salamander Property, so that's why they choose Innisbrook Resort for their wedding (as it is also a Salamander property). The Innisbrook Resort has a gorgeous garden space and loads of landscapes to choose from for photos! We love the serene setting!

Who doesn’t love a romantic picnic at the beach? A little champagne, charcuterie and fruit! I love this sweet little setup Lisette came up with for her and Michael’s engagement session at Fred Howard Park.

Just a few weeks before little Mr. Wyatt was born I got to see Violet and Geoffrey for their maternity session! He is such a cutie and had some sweet little baby poses for us already. Violet and Geoffrey moved into a new house before he was born, and we used their neutral walls for this simple lifestyle look that is all about them as a family of 3.

Heather and Hunter’s intimate destination wedding was hosted at the Safety Harbor Resort. These two, and their families, came down from Missouri to celebrate the couple’s union. It was a very warm August day, but the sky was clear of clouds, which is always a blessing for a summer day in Florida! Although the festivities were indoors, we’re always hopeful for a no rain wedding day for our couples.

At the beginning of August, Sadie and Michael celebrated their much-anticipated wedding day in Safety Harbor, Florida. The couple and their families could not have been more thrilled for their joyous day, and the weather could not have been more ideal. Each of their days began at Harborside Chapel and continued at nearby Safety Harbor Resort and Spa, and both their ceremony and reception were beautiful. I cannot wait to share more!

Last night was one of my personal favorite annual events because it’s so crazy, fun, and by far the best reason is that it’s a fundraiser to benefit the culinary school at Metropolitan Ministries. This was the 5th year for the Tampa Bay Food Fight, this year hosted at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino and Hotel. This event brings together all the best restaurants both both side of the bay and the best of the best battle it out for team Tampa and Team St. Pete. Team Tampa was led by captain Chef Taro Larrea, who is Executive Chef and partner at Eddie V’s Tampa. Team St. Pete was led by captain Chef Joshua Breen - Annata Wine Bar.