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The yellow umbrella of friendship. Odalys coined that term as the definition of how we met and grew as more than just a photographer and a set of clients. When I first got my first epic e-mail from Odalys, I was going through a bit of a personal family tragedy. While taking little moments for myself, I read and responded to Odalys’ story of her and Matthew. I never really though too much about it-I was just replying and loved this person who was yet to become a client of mine. Who knew it would grow into this year long obsession with e-mails that take hours to write and talking about things that have nothing to do with weddings. We found many things in common (hello, fabulous music obsession!!) and even offered words of wisdom to each other. I really don’t know what to write or how to even write anything, because how can you sum up a friendship? I was honored to be invited to her Bridal shower as a guest and I met her wonderful sisters, mother, and friends. You and Matthew are so blessed to have such wonderful families! Her relationship with her mother reminds me of my own with my mom and I only wish I had amazing sisters just like her (only child here.) Also, Natalie, you did give me the best greeting ever!

So, this wedding went above and beyond what Odalys described to me. The details are gorgeous, the couple is absolutely beautiful, and there was so much love in the air. Guerdy was the coordinator for the wedding and was just amazing. Like, I want to redo my whole wedding again and have her work her magic-she is absolutely incredible!

I hope you to two have a wonderful honeymoon in St.Barts! I hope the e-mails always keep coming and you two will always and forever have a special place in my heart.

Yesterday, I headed down to Ybor (again!) to shoot Threasa & Justin’s engagement session. To me, it’s crazy that I am a photographer based in Tampa, but I rarely ever shoot sessions in this area. I shot in Downtown once and Ybor only twice. I love how you can get so many different looks in this little city of ours. So, this session was a bit different than what I have ever done. Threasa and Justin were brave souls and used the pouring rain as an unexpected “prop” in the session. I have never  shot in the rain, but I’m not complaining! It was a bit tricky holding the umbrella with my shoulder and neck and using a camera, but SO worth it!

I hope you two were okay driving back in wet clothes! I can’t wait to see you again at your wedding!

This session was a first for me. Kristy, Fredrik, and I met in Ybor city for their engagement session at 7 am. Yeah-In the morning! I was surprised to find that I actually really enjoyed the early session, since it’s not as hot outside (it did get hot near the end, though) and the light is just so beautiful. It’s all golden and delicious at a certain point and it makes me want to do every session so early in the morning! I met these two quite a while ago and one of the things Kristy told me about their  wedding is that all they want to do is have fun. Yes! Sometimes, weddings get so caught up in details or stress, that we really just need to hang back, relax, and enjoy everything. But, I do have a sneaking suspicion that Kristy and Fredrik will turn it up for there formals during the wedding. Kristy was a total natural and I really didn’t have to do much. Also, Fredrik was spotting locations out, so maybe I will have to pay them to come out with me for all of my other sessions!  Here are some of my little favorites from the day.