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06/03/2026

Samantha + Daniel.

Engagement sessions open a door. The vulnerability of being seen, of letting someone witness who you actually are with each other, not just how you want to appear. That is where the real work begins, and where the real images come from.

I have been loving the couples who come in for the full experience. Engagement session, bridal shower, welcome dinner, wedding day. Every time we meet, I get to know you a little deeper. And that shows up in the images.

But with Samantha and Daniel, the story keeps going. Now I get to come back and meet them as they step into an entirely new chapter, welcoming their little one very soon.

That is the goal. To not just be your wedding photographer, but to be present for the moments that make up your whole story. The deeper the connection, the deeper the feeling in every frame. That is exactly what I am here for.

06/02/2026

Give me ALL the colors.

Aarti’s sangeet lehenga was something else entirely. The emerald green, the fuchsia, the gold zari work, the way it moved when she spun... there is no filter in the world that could make this more beautiful than it already was. It did all the talking.

And the lehenga just added to what was already there. Aarti is stunning, full stop.

The henna, the bangles, the potli bag, the ring sitting perfectly against all of that embroidery... every single detail was intentional and every single detail deserved its own frame.

Aarti and Dean, your wedding weekend was a gift to photograph. 🤍

06/01/2026

Nothing says Miami louder than a ventanita stop at Versailles, a colada, croquetas, Ball and Chain shenanigans, and Calle Ocho as your backdrop.

George and Alex are truly the IT Miami couple, and if you know, you know. George is the one and only Mr. Eats Miami (.eats305 ), which means he basically wrote the map on where to go in this city. So who better to photograph all over it?

And Alex... she is just stunning. Inside and out, from every angle, in every frame.

I met these two through this app and I am so glad I did. This is exactly the kind of session that feels less like a shoot and more like a really good day in your city with people you genuinely like.

05/31/2026

We went to MIKA in the Gables. It doesn’t feel like a restaurant. It feels like a friend’s home on the coast: warm, a little moody, all velvet and soft light. The perfect spot for these two.

And because they felt at home, the real them came out. The laughing, the inside jokes, the way she leans into him like they’ve got their own little world. That’s the whole point of doing this in person. The walls come down and you just get them.

A beautiful day in the Gables with two of my new favorites. 🤍

05/30/2026

If you’ve been following along for a while, you know the weddings.

But here’s a little more of the rest.

My mornings start slow and I protect that. Gym, Bible and Protein Shake before anything else. My Great Pyrenees on the floor taking up more space than she needs to. Sometimes I’m in the garden before the day fully starts, hands in the soil, no phone, no agenda.

My friends are the kind of people who show up with food and stay for hours. We’ve known each other long enough to skip the small talk. These are the same people who remind me why I do what I do, because I’ve watched them build lives, get married, become parents, and I understand now more than ever that the moments in between are the ones that matter.

I’ve recently gotten into sewing. Badly. But I love it and I am determined.

I tell you all of this because I think it matters.

When you book me for your wedding, you’re not hiring a camera operator. You’re inviting someone into one of the most personal days of your life. I think you deserve to know who that person actually is.

I love what I do. I love my people. I love slow mornings and growing things and making things with my hands.

And I will bring every bit of that presence to your wedding day.

05/29/2026

‘You knew where to be before anything happened. I still don’t know how.’

A message from a bride, six months after her wedding.

That’s the work. Not the camera. Not the gear. The years of paying attention until you stop predicting moments and start feeling them.

2026 dates are limited. If your wedding is next year, now is the right time.

05/28/2026

Erica + Jonathan
Miami Edition 🤍

I’m selective about the weddings I take on. Not because I’m trying to seem exclusive, because I genuinely cannot do my best work any other way.

The bride I’m for already knows what she wants. She’s not looking for a dozen photographer who will talk her into things. She’s looking for someone who will see what she sees and then some.

If you’re still figuring out whether I’m the right fit, that’s what the consultation is for. And it’s free and within your availability.

Let’s talk! DM me ◡̈

05/27/2026

FILM DROP 🎞️

Once you’re on my calendar, you have my full attention.

I know your venue before I arrive. I know your timeline, your family dynamics, the moments you’re afraid of missing. I’ve already thought about the light at 4pm in that ceremony room.

This is what you’re actually booking.

Not a photographer. A presence that’s been preparing for your day since the moment you signed.

05/23/2026

This is baby Jessica. Life felt so much simpler back then, even though at the time I probably thought it was really hard. I wish she could know everything I know now. All the things I would go through. But honestly, every single one of those experiences made me who I am today.

A lot of photographers say they give their clients a personal experience, but how many of them actually mean it? It is genuinely rewarding to build real connections with people, but I will be honest. Sometimes it is hard. You give everything you have and it does not always get appreciated. That is the tricky part about being this open. Some people mistake kindness for weakness.

But I love the heart God gave me. Because of it, I have been able to truly show up for my couples in a real way. To grow with them. To understand what they need and want. To be the calm in the middle of their wedding day chaos. When we are on the same page and the environment is right, everything flows naturally.

I love being that person for you. Following you into the next chapter, watching your family grow, and always being someone you can reach out to without having to reintroduce yourself. We just pick right back up where we left off.

I have always worked this way. Now I see others making it a trend, and I get it. But if you want a photographer who has always led with this, let’s talk. I want to get to know you and make sure your wedding experience, and your photos, are everything you dreamed of and more.

05/21/2026

Adding the final touches to this gallery!
Can’t wait to share it with you all 🤍

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