Tampa Bay Wedding Photographer Travels to Stuart and Hutchinson Island for Gina & John's Wedding

Last weekend we went to Stuart's Hutchinson Island to capture the wedding-day story of Gina & John. From the beautiful beach wedding to the sendoff by boat, we had a blast! I'm sure you'll see from their expressions on these samples and the slideshow: Gina & John

Leah & Erik's Fort Desoto Park, Tampa Bay Destination Wedding

In late May, I had a the privilege of working with Leah and Erik for their amazing destination wedding at Fort Desoto Park at the south end of St. Pete Beach, Florida. This beach has been voted and ranked the most beautiful beach in America by several leading travel magazines, so we were expecting great things. It was a really fun time for these two and their family, even when a massive thunderstorm rolled in and tried to dampen the festivities (fortunately, we had gotten some amazing sunset photos the day before, during their rehearsal).

With our epic sunset rained out, Kara and I agreed to stay late with everyone and head over to the fishing pier, since it is lit all night and opened 24 hours. We all had a blast getting these one-of-a-kind night formals on the pier, and on the beach and rocks below.

Congrats, Leah and Erik! You two are truly amazing. It was our utmost pleasure to have been able to go the distance and think outside the box to make sure your wedding weekend memories were captured and preserved in the most authentic, creative and fun way imaginable. Bless you both in your life's journey as husband and wife!!

Here are some samples and slideshows:
Leah & Erik's Engagement and Rehearsal
Leah & Erik's Wedding

Julie & Mike's Cocoa Beach Engagement Session

I had a blast a couple of weeks ago with Julie and Mike for their engagement session. Julie's family has a oceanfront place at Cocoa Beach, so we started there. Then we went to Merritt Island High School, where Mike was a star football player. He went on to play at the University of Florida, while Julie is an Auburn University girl. SEC football games could get interesting with these two!

The third and final part of our session was at Cocoa Village, where we enjoyed a breezy time by the river and downtown Cocoa.

I'm looking forward to their October wedding. It's going to be a beautiful day!

Enjoy the samples and slideshow: Julie & Mike's Engagement

Eades Family Day at the Beach

Last week I had a wonderful opportunity to be a blessing to the Eades Family. They've had a really challenging personal situation they've had to go through earlier this year, so my hope was to get them out to the beach and enjoy a beautiful sunrise together.

Mission accomplished! I think they'll love these, don't you?...

Slideshow: Eades Family

Oliver Family, Island Style

Last weekend I met up with the Oliver family on Amelia Island for a really fun beach family session at their beach condo. We had such a good time, and the kids couldn't get enough of being in front of the camera. So we kept on shooting until dark-thirty, lol. I actually shot a record number of frames for a family session, with over 760 frames in two hours. Wow! Good luck picking the best ones for wall art, Cindy! So many good ones...

Here's a few of the best, as well as the slideshow: Oliver Family

Boyle Family's Boca Grande Spring Fling

A couple of weekends ago I met up with the Boyle family at their Boca Grande beach house for some group shots with the grown-up kids and new grandbaby. The weather was beautiful, the water was an amazing shade of blue-green, and the family was dressed perfectly for the occasion.

Thanks, Boyles, for a wonderful time!

Hope you enjoy the samples and slideshow: Boyle Family

The Quilty Family Life

Last Saturday morning was one of the most fun family photo sessions I've had yet. I joined the Quilty family at their home along the bayshore in St. Pete for a morning documenting the love and joy they have together as a family. By the end of the session, we had tons of great images, and I did something I'm quite sure no other photographer would ever do -- I jumped into the pool with the kids, fully dressed! I'd do anything for this crew. What a special family. Thank you, Quilty fam, for blessing me with the privilege to capture the essence of who you are as a family. I look forward to many more updates in coming months and years.

Here are the samples and slideshow: The Quilty Family