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Micro Weddings | International Couture Wedding Photographer's Perspective
September 02, 2024 -
Capturing the Magic of Micro Weddings: A Photographer’s Perspective Hey there, lovebirds! As a wedding photographer, I a...
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Thank You to our Couples!
August 08, 2024 -
Thank You! A Love Note from International Couture Wedding Photographer & Videographer A Wedding Documentation Team with...
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Valley View: A Photographer's Dream Venue
August 04, 2024 -
Capturing Love at Valley View: A Photographer’s Dream Venue As a wedding photographer, I’ve had the privilege of shootin...
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Optimizing Wedding Day Locations | International Wedding Photographer Tips and Tricks
July 22, 2024 -
Optimizing Wedding Locations for Epic Wedding Photographs As a Luxury Ocala Wedding Photographer I share some of my loc...
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Understanding Wedding Hybrid Photography | Ocala's Wedding Film Photographer
June 26, 2024 -
Decoding Hybrid Photography | Ocala's Wedding Film Photographer L et's talk hybrid photography! First, what exact...
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International Award-Winning Wedding Photographer and Cinematographer | Ocala, FL
April 24, 2024 -
International Award-Winning Photographer & Cinematographer Move to Ocala, Florida Best International Couture Wedding &...
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2024 Wedding Photography Trends
March 21, 2024 -
2024 Wedding Photography Trends As an Ocala wedding photographer with over a decade of experience, I've got my lens foc...
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Covington Farms Wedding | Dade City Wedding Photographer and Cinematographer
March 12, 2024 -
Covington Farms: Where Love Blossoms Amidst Ancient Oaks Florida's Award-Winning Photographer and Cinematographer: Risin...
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Golden Ocala Golf and Equestrian Club | Ocala, FL Wedding Photography and Cinematography
March 05, 2024 -
Arina and Brandon's Wedding Couture Wedding Photography & Cinematography Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club- Ocala's Lu...
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James Museum Wedding- St. Pete luxury wedding photography and videography
February 23, 2024 -
Wedding at the James Museum Downtown St. Pete: An Artistic Celebration with a Western Flare When Katie and Kevin con...
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Sunken Gardens- St. Petersburg, Florida Wedding Trailer
November 16, 2022 -
Wedding Trailer and Highlight Gallery Kayla and Nate's wedding trailer has so many feels! This couple is truly amaz...
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Postcard Inn Intimate Beach Wedding- Photo and video highlight- St. Petersburg, FL
August 08, 2022 -
Venue:: Postcard Inn DJ:: Crown Entertainment Photo/Video:: Rising Lotus Photography BEAUTIFUL intimate wedding on St...
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Covington Farms Romantic Wedding Photo Feature and Trailer
April 14, 2022 -
Rising Lotus Photography and Films work with every couple to capture the unique essence of their wedding day. It's impor...
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Nashville Wedding Venue Review
March 12, 2022 -
Nashville Wedding Venue Review Curated by Award Winning Wedding Photographer Top wedding venues in Nashville! Selected...
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Hype Tampa Wedding Film
January 14, 2022 -
Starship Weddings and Events Every wedding in unique, thus, our process for creating a couture wedding photography coll...
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Award Winning Starship Yacht Wedding Film
December 25, 2021 -
Award winning wedding video trailer of Logan and Jacob's wedding! Highlighting their super special first look on Ft. Des...
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Powel Crosley Wedding Videography
December 24, 2021 -
Beautiful estate wedding at the Powel Crosley historic mansion on Sarasota Bay. Anthony and Kristen's destination weddin...
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Hotel Zamora Wedding Film
December 24, 2021 -
Beautiful rooftop wedding in St. Pete Florida at the Hotel Zamora. Florida couture wedding videography team creating the...
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How to Choose Your Wedding Photographer
February 18, 2021 -
Things to consider before you hire a wedding photographer Congratulations on your engagement! This is an exciting tim...
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Getting To Know Me
October 23, 2019 -
GETTING TO KNOW ME Rising Lotus Photography Owner: Marilyn Taking readers behind the lens just a little further, I wan...
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Guide to the Perfect Proposal | For Guys
September 19, 2019 -
This post is specifically for men needing advice and help on how to propose to their lady while having the moment captur...
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Planning Your Engagement Photography Session | Pro Tips for Couples
August 27, 2019 -
Wedding planning can be overwhelming and time consuming but planning your engagement session doesn't have to be! Let's t...
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The Importance of Your Engagement Session | Florida Wedding Photography
August 20, 2019 -
Your engagement is an important time in your relationship. It's the transitional period in your life as you begin to tak...
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The Golden Hour
August 11, 2019 -
Squinty eyes. Blown out, white hot sun. Hard to decern features. Harsh shadows. Truth be told, this is the stuff of nigh...
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Romantic, Glamorous, Luxury Sarasota Wedding at The Ringling Cà d'Zan
October 10, 2017 -
Romantic, Glamorous, Luxury Sarasota Wedding at The Ringling Cà d'Zan Beth and Jimmy's wedding was held at my favorite...
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Romantic, Intimate Marco Island Destination Wedding | Destination Wedding Photographer
September 26, 2017 -
Romantic, Intimate Marco Island Destination Wedding | Destination Wedding Photographer I still find myself daydreaming...
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Charming, Enchanting Bakers Ranch Wedding, Jaimee and Matt | Tampa Area Wedding Photographer
September 22, 2017 -
Charming, Enchanting Bakers Ranch Wedding, Jaimee and Matt | Tampa Area Wedding Photographer "When I saw you I fell in...
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Rustic, Country Vintage Chic Wishing Well Barn Wedding | Tampa Wedding Photographer
July 21, 2017 -
Krystle and Parker's Wedding was rustic, country vintage chic with a hint of glam. Yep, that's a lot of descriptors, but...
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Playful Downtown Tampa Engagement Session | Tampa Wedding Photographer
July 17, 2017 -
Playful Downtown Tampa Engagement Session | Tampa Wedding Photographer When an engagement session includes champagne an...
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Joyfully Unique Earthscapes Garden Room Wedding | Palm Harbor Wedding Photographer
July 11, 2017 -
Rachel and Dane held their outdoor Florida wedding at Earthscapes Garden Room- an adorable venue located in Palm Harbor.
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Enchanting Elopement Style Wedding in Rome, Italy | Destination Wedding Photographer
June 26, 2017 -
Few things make my heart happier than weddings and travel- so marrying (no put intended) the two sets my heart aflame. S...
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Timeless University Club Wedding | Tampa Wedding Photographer
May 16, 2017 -
Timeless University Club Wedding | Tampa Wedding Photographer Lindsay & Taylor's Tampa wedding was as timeless as timele...
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Romantic Opulent Grecian Inspired Wedding | Tampa Wedding Photographer
May 12, 2017 -
Romantic Opulent Grecian Inspired Wedding | Tampa Wedding Photographer I love shooting at Kapok Special Events Center. I...
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Classy Yacht Club Wedding | Tampa Wedding Photographer
May 09, 2017 -
Classy Yacht Club Wedding | Tampa Wedding Photographer Nothing says classy more than a formal black and white color them...
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Elegant and Chic Powel Crosley Estate Wedding | Sarasota Wedding Photographer
April 27, 2017 -
Let me prepare you now- this blog post contains TONS of photos. It was SO hard to narrow down favorites from Sarah & Ste...
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Enchanted Wedding at the Historic Obici House | Virginia Wedding Photographer
April 19, 2017 -
Enchanted Wedding at the Historic Obici House | Virginia Wedding Photographer Katherine & Nick's wedding at Historic Ob...
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Sassy Sweet Engagement Session at University of Tampa | Tampa Wedding Photographer
April 14, 2017 -
Sassy Sweet Engagement Session at University of Tampa | Tampa Wedding Photographer If you've been on my blog before,...
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Rustic, Equestrian Inspired Wedding The Lange Farm
March 19, 2017 -
Rustic, Equestrian Inspired Wedding The Lange Farm Anyone who knows me, knows I'm a fan of horses. Because of this ador...
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Endearing Bohemian Wedding at The Lange Farm, Tampa Wedding Photographer
February 17, 2017 -
Endearing Bohemian Wedding at The Lange Farm, Tampa Wedding Photographer Becky and Blair's Summertime bohemian wedding...
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Dreamy Garden Wedding at The Palmetto Club at Fishhawk Ranch | Lithia Wedding Photographer
January 26, 2017 -
Dreamy Garden Wedding at The Palmetto Club at Fishhawk Ranch | Lithia Wedding Photographer Many of us may imagine firew...
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Classic Ybor City Italian Wedding With Sentimental Surprises | Tampa Wedding Photographer
January 20, 2017 -
Classic Ybor City Italian Wedding With Sentimental Surprises | Tampa Wedding Photographer Shannon and Jon planned their...
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Powel Crosley Estate Wedding | Tampa Photographer
December 13, 2016 -
Angela + Andy's Powel Crosley Estate wedding was SO much fun! These two are just adorable together. They're so sweet wit...
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Sassy Engagement Session at Henley Field & Silver Moon Drive In | Tampa & Lakeland Photographer
December 11, 2016 -
Sassy Engagement Session at Henley Field & Silver Moon Drive In | Tampa Photographer Jaimee and Matt’s Engagement sessi...
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Unique, Romantic wedding hosted at The Regent | Tampa Wedding Photographer
December 06, 2016 -
Unique, Romantic wedding hosted at The Regent | Tampa Wedding Photographer Every couple that we work with has a unique...
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Colorful Beachside Destination Wedding | St. Pete Wedding Photographer
November 30, 2016 -
Colorful Beachside Destination Wedding | St. Pete Wedding Photographer We love destination weddings! Whether we're trav...
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The Golden Hour
November 28, 2016 -
Squinty eyes. Blown out, white hot sun. Hard to decern features. Harsh shadows. Truth be told, this is the stuff of nigh...
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Lindsay and Jean-Paul Casa Lantana Wedding | Tampa Wedding Photography
October 04, 2016 -
Lindsay and Jean-Paul Casa Lantana Wedding | Tampa Wedding Photographer Lindsay and Jean-Paul have a storybook love. Th...
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Decoding Hybrid Photography
September 30, 2016 -
Let's talk hybrid photography! First, what exactly is this buzz word (as it relates to weddings)? It is a photography st...
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Alissa and Jeremy's Heavenly Lake Tahoe Destination Wedding
September 28, 2016 -
Alissa and Jeremy's Heavenly Lake Tahoe Destination Wedding A completely drool-worthy brunch wedding. Nestled among gia...
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Emily + Chris' Garden Club Wedding
September 15, 2016 -
Emily + Chris' Garden Club Wedding | Tampa Wedding Photographer Emily was a goddess bride, and Chris was a ruggedly han...
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Downtown Tampa Waterfront Proposal | Florida Proposal Photographer
September 02, 2016 -
Downtown Tampa Waterfront Proposal | Florida Proposal Photographer One of my favorite things about meeting a new couple...
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Countryside Wedding Inspiration Shoot | Tampa, Florida Wedding Photographer
August 26, 2016 -
Countryside Wedding Inspiration Shoot | Tampa, Florida Wedding Photographer Every so often, we get to create just for t...
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The importance of your Engagement Session | Florida Wedding Photography
August 19, 2016 -
The importance of your engagement session Your engagement is an important time in your relationship. It's the transitio...
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Emerald Cove Couple's Session- Lake Tahoe- Alison and Dom
August 05, 2016 -
Emerald Cove Couples Session- Lake Tahoe- Alison and Dom Being based in Florida, you can say that I don't encounter muc...
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A Client Love letter and Look Back at 2015
December 31, 2015 -
A Look Back at 2015 and a Love Letter to My Clients | Tampa Wedding and Engagement Photographer It’s hard to imagine tha...
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Award Winning Wedding Photographer- Most Coveted
November 23, 2015 -
Award Winning Wedding Photographer- Voted Most Coveted We are thrilled to announce that Rising Lotus Photography is one...
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Destination Beach Wedding at Tradewinds Resort in St. Petersburg Florida
October 20, 2015 -
Destination Beach Wedding at Tradewinds Resort | St. Petersburg Wedding Photographer Though fall is underway—well, not...
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Trash the Dress Session at Howard Park
September 14, 2015 -
Empowering Trash the Dress Session at Howard Park, Florida |Award Winning Florida Wedding Photographer Beth transforms...
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Boho Inspired-Pleasant-Ridge-Maternity-Photography-Session-Michigan-Photographer
September 13, 2015 -
Chic Boho Inspired Intimate Pleasant Ridge Maternity Session|Michigan Maternity Photographer What an amazing maternity...
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Summer Wedding at The Regent: Riverview Wedding Photographer
September 10, 2015 -
Summer Wedding at Nativity Catholic Church and The Regent | Riverview Wedding Photographer When Ana and Alex went out f...
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Romantic Amberly Park Engagment Session
September 04, 2015 -
Romantic Amberly Park Engagement | Tampa Engagement Photographer We are days away from Colleen and Alex’s wedding at th...
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Downtown Tampa Engagement Session At Le Meridien
August 27, 2015 -
Downtown Tampa Engagement Session | Tampa Engagement Photographer We are literally counting down the days to Candice an...
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Preakness Inspired Wedding at Tampa Bay Downs
August 17, 2015 -
Preakness Inspired Wedding at Tampa Bay Downs | Tampa Wedding Photographer While American Pharoah was racing his way to...
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Elegant and Edgy Tradewinds Resort Wedding with a Fanciful Peacock Inspired Color Palette
August 12, 2015 -
Elegant, Edgy Wedding at the Tradewinds Island Resort |St. Petersburg Wedding Photographer Katie had had a rough day. Wh...
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Romantic Waterfront Engagement Session at Straub Park: St Petersburg Engagement Photographer
July 25, 2015 -
Romantic Waterfront Engagement Session at Straub: St Petersburg Engagement Photographer Mindi and Jason's love story ha...
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Regent Riverview Wedding with Vintage Style: Riverview Wedding Photography
July 09, 2015 -
Regent Wedding with Vintage Style Sonia and Will's wedding was a whimsical nod to the roaring twenties. Handmade bouque...
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Glamorous Ybor City Engagement | Ybor City Engagement Photography
June 23, 2015 -
Ybor City Engagement with a nod to Old Hollywood Style| Ybor Engagement Photographer High school sweethearts, Isaidys a...
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Sunken Gardens Wedding: St Petersburg Wedding Photographer
June 21, 2015 -
Sunken Garden Wedding: St Petersburg Wedding Photographer There's something uplifting and divine in watching the connec...
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Fun-filled Wedding at The Plantation on Crystal River : Florida Wedding Photographer
June 18, 2015 -
Fun-Filled Wedding at The Plantation on Crystal River: Florida Wedding Photographer Stephanie and Danny's wedding came...
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Private Garden Wedding: Hollis Garden, Lakeland Wedding Photographer
June 11, 2015 -
Private Garden Wedding: Lakeland, Florida Wedding Photographer Morgan and Greg... Words fall short of fully encapsulati...
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Award Winning Photography: Rising Lotus Photography
February 28, 2015 -
Rising Lotus Photography Award Winning Photography Editor's Choice and Couples Choice Rising Lotus Photography Wins...
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Key West Conch Inspired Wedding: Vero Beach Wedding Photographer
February 26, 2015 -
Key West Inspired Conch Inspired Wedding: Vero Beach Wedding Photographer Jen and Kevin's wedding was a magical day...
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Rustic Nautical Beach Wedding: St. Pete Beach Wedding Photographer
February 26, 2015 -
Rustic Nautical Beach Wedding: Tampa Wedding Photographer Andrea and Neil are the perfect couple. They have such ama...
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Fraud Review Scam Victimizing Photographers Worldwide
February 24, 2015 -
Fraud Review and Extortion Scam Victimizing Photographers Worldwide A Warning to Photographers Not My Average Mornin...
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Getting To Know Me
February 20, 2015 -
Getting to Know Me Rising Lotus Photography Owner: Marilyn Taking readers behind the lens just a little further, I wan...
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Burlap and Lace Fairytale Wedding by Tampa Wedding Photographer
February 09, 2015 -
Burlap and Lace Fairytale Wedding: Tampa Wedding Photographer Wishing Well Barn in Plant City was the perfect locati...
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Joyful Woodsy Estate Wedding by Tampa Wedding Photographer
February 09, 2015 -
Joyful Woodsy Estate Wedding: Tampa Wedding Photographer Gorgeous. Woodsy. Joyful. These are just a few words to des...
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Urban Vintage Wedding: Orlando Wedding Photographer
February 09, 2015 -
Urban Vintage Wedding Orlando: Orlando Wedding Photographer Hailey and Cordes are an amazing couple. They are both sup...
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McKee Garden Engagement Session: Vero Beach Wedding Photographer
February 02, 2015 -
McKee Garden Engagement Session: Vero Beach Wedding Photographer Where do I begin to describe the profound impact this...
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Timeless Pink and Ivory Dunedin Wedding Photographer
February 02, 2015 -
Timeless Pink and Ivory: Dunedin Wedding Photographer Laura and David So in love with Laura and David's gorgeous pink...
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Florida Gay Marriage Is Now Legal: Wedding Photography
January 06, 2015 -
Embrace Love with this Gorgeous Nature Preserve Anniversary Session: Same Sex Marriage is Legal in Florida So much magi...
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Timeless Wedding at the Ca d'Zan: Sarasotoa Wedding Photographer
November 27, 2014 -
Timeless Wedding at the Ca d'Zan: Sarasota Wedding Photographer Megan and Eric are a simply stunning couple and thei...
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Epstein & Cooke Wedding: Jackson's Downtown Tampa
November 11, 2014 -
Elegant Black & White Wedding at Jackson's Bistro in Downtown Tampa: Epstein and Cooke: Too Gorgeous for Words Downtow...
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Sam and Emily Beach Engagement Session
November 02, 2014 -
Sam and Emily Beach Engagement Session Honeymoon Island What an amazing beach engagement session at Honeymoon Island w...
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Elegant Pink and Purple Wedding at The Regent
October 23, 2014 -
Elegant Pink and Purple Wedding at The Regent Roberta & Jimmy's Wedding I adore photographing weddings at The Regent, t...
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Jen Eptein's Surprise Proposal
October 23, 2014 -
Jen Epstein Surprise Proposal at Curtis Hixon Park There are moments that simply take your breath away, moments where t...
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Glamorous South Tampa Yacht Club Wedding
July 20, 2014 -
Glamorous South Tampa Yacht and Country Club Wedding As a photographer I am so grateful for occasions to capture beauty,...
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Newborn Photography: What you need to know.
June 07, 2014 -
Newborn Photography Preparing for your Newborn Photography Session I adore meeting with soon to be parents to plan th...
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One Year Birthday and Couture Portrait Photography
May 09, 2014 -
One Year Birthday and Couture Portrait Photography I simply adore one year photography sessions! As a celebration of li...
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Longboat Key Engagement Photography
April 05, 2014 -
Longboat Key Engagement Photography Andrea and Neil are the perfect couple. They are full of energy, love and life. On...
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Nature Baby: Newborn Photography
March 06, 2014 -
Nature Baby: Newborn Photography Every newborn photography session is so very special and unique. Before every session...
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Wedding Photography: Fairytale Romance
February 27, 2014 -
Wedding Photography Amanda & Shawn: Fairytale Romance It is so beautiful when two soul-mates meet, fall in love and vo...
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1st Birthday Children's Couture Photography & Birthing Photography
February 20, 2014 -
1st Birthday Children's Photography & Birthing Photography Sweeter than a cupcake... Adorable Isa turns one and cele...
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Couture Wedding Photography- Capturing the Bridal Details
January 08, 2014 -
Couture Wedding Photography- Capturing the Bridal Details As a photographer I take into consideration my experience a...
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