When Lise and Taylor asked me to photograph their wedding in Sarasota, Florida, I was over-the-moon thrilled! Lise and Taylor are good friend’s of Mike and I and we have grown close with them over the past couple of years. We often meet for dinner in the city and indulge in too much wine & Italian food. We get along so well because we’re similar in manner – easy going, determined and enjoy good laughter and a yummy meal.
As a wedding photographer, I am inspired by true love and little kisses, gleaming natural light, soft colors, looming trees, personal details and so much more. But after photographing this wedding, it truly hit me what inspires me the most; a bride and groom so lovely and good in nature that they just make my heart sing. Lise was full of excitement on the morning of her big day – she couldn’t wait to see Taylor and to finally show him her long anticipated gown. Her makeup wasn’t even complete and there were already tears when her in-laws first saw her. There was so much joy and excitement, I just kept snapping – feeling so incredibly inspired by all the love in the air. When the First Look took place surrounded by oak trees draped in Spanish moss, I almost forgot to take pictures because I was so captivated by Taylor’s genuine response of tears and excitement when he laid his eyes on Lise. My eyes filled with tears, yet again, as I continued to freeze time.
During the reception, Taylor + Lise danced the night away, carefree & belly laughs. Lise twirled in her dress while hanging tight to her massive lollipop from her candy bar (look out for the M&Ms!!) and Taylor wore the biggest and most wonderful smile as he navigated through the room to chat with his beloved friends. The dance floor stayed packed and I was in awe by this room full of genuine excitement for this couple, and our good friends. Goodness, how I love my job!
YES those are pictures of Lise + Taylor on M&M’s – how amazing is that?!
A HUGE thank you to my second photographer, Jessica Overholt, for working with me and taking so many beautiful photographs!
VENDORS
Wedding Venue: The Oaks Club
Wedding Design + Coordination: Maria Brady
Dress Designer: Allure Bridal
Lighting/Draping: Affairs in the Air
Tent/Rentals: US Tent
Floral Design: Tiger Lily
Props: So Staged
DJ: Jonathan Cortez
Makeup: Eri Vincent
Linens: Linens by the Sea
Hair: Amanda Jensen
Cocktail Music: Andres Colin
Ceremony Music: Alex Dilan
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Kati Mallory 06/06/14
This wedding is just perfect. Your work is amazing – adding it as inspiration for my own wedding photography! Swoon <3
Collette Ellenberger 06/09/14
I’m still crying. These pictures are absolutely beautiful! Regards, Aunt Coco
Bonnie Hutton 06/26/14
You captured the love, excitement and magic of the day so perfectly! Completely beautiful! Thank you!
Alexia Leydsman 07/07/14
Your photography is absolutely stunning! These photos are beautiful! I love to look at your work. It is so inspiring and I can only hope my wedding will one day be captured so beautifully.