Their wedding was  southern inspired and the Bay Preserve at Osprey was the best venue and backdrop for the occasion.  Her colors were yellow with a hint of green.  Spring yellow flowers and succulents lined the tables.  Jamie personalized it further by having wooden instruments as favors.  They were so unique!  Her bouquet is definitely one of the most gorgeous bouquet’s I’d ever seen.  It was made with mini succulents wrapped with lace.

I absolutely adored their first dance… both Jamie and Miles were singing as they danced.  The band Pocket Change made sure to learn their first song and it brought tears to the brides eyes… she was so moved.  Everyone and I mean everyone that night was on the dance floor it was amazing.  I don’t think you could have peeled the brides parents from dancing.  I loved it.  Jamie, her mom and her sister were all dancing the night away together… it was so special to watch.  Sometime during the night we started to hear cheers and laughter from a distance.  We all looked over and a few family members and guests started their own dance floor above the boat house in front of the mansion.  All you could see was bright lights and hands waving in the air.  I loved the energy of that night!

My favorite memory from their wedding . . . when Jamie looked back at all her guests after they walked down the aisle.  She was in awe and in tears at the outpour of love and support from friends and family who attended.

Jamie & Miles – Wow what a wedding!  I still remember how you twirled your gorgeous dress around all night long.  I will never forget how you two looked at each other.  I’m so grateful to have witnessed it all.  So happy for you both!

Venue: Bay Preserve at Osprey
Officiant: Jennifer Moore
Florist: Naked Florist by Roger Capote
Caterer: Michaels on East
Band: Pocket Change & O Som Do Jazz
Make-up: Nicole Phillips 
Hair: Kristi from Bella J Salon
Baker: Pastries by Design

My friend Carol asked me to take pictures of her daughter Alex.  I’ve known Carol for years . . . since my scrapbooking & paper crafting days.  I love all my friends from there.  I still remember when Alex was graduating from high school, Carol was making a scrapbook for her as a present.  She was creating it in secret and would hide it when Alex came to pick her up.  I can’t believe now she’s graduating from college.  Time flies so fast.

Little did they know that both Carol and Alex played a small role in me becoming a photographer.  When I was in the market for a camera I posted on facebook whether I should purchase a Nikon or Canon.  I’ll never forget Carol responding that Alex said for me to purchase a Nikon.  And so thats what I got.   So thank you!

Today, May 3rd….Nick and Alex will be graduating from Ringling and in a few months will be moving to DC together so Nick can pursue his Masters.  Congratulations to you both!  And to your parents for raising such amazing children!  I’m so proud of you both and I look forward to following and hearing about  your adventures in DC.

Both Leah and Brian were nervous they would be awkward when taking pictures.  It was far from that.  They were wonderful and so sweet together.  I loved how they let go and let me capture real and pure moments during their engagement session.  It was so special.  I have a soft spot for dogs and they brought their dog Rocky  to the session who loved smiling for the camera.

Leah & Brian – I had so much fun shooting with the canoe and you guys in it!  Oh is it November yet?  I’m so excited to shoot your wedding.  PS glad we never went in the water . . . my husband said his friends big Rotty got eaten by an alligator in that same river.  So sad