Sunny or overcast, winter or summer, St. Simons Island’s southern live oaks are always dreamy.
Megan + Ryan's Wedding
My favorite 2018 oak tree sessions // Avenue of the Oaks, Mallory Park, Gascoigne Bluff // St. Simons Island
Sunny or overcast, winter or summer, St. Simons Island’s southern live oaks are always dreamy.
My favorite 2018 beach sessions // Coast Guard, East Beach, Gould's Inlet, St. Simons Island
“We dream in colors borrowed from the sea.”
THANK YOU, BEACH LOVERS for all the amazing sessions!
William's Senior Session - Glynn Academy and Torras Causeway
Family Session at Gould's Inlet, St. Simons Island
George + Erin's Engagement | Jekyll Island Waterfront
Lindsay + Matthew Engagement | Sunrise on Jekyll Island
How and where did he propose?
He took me on a surprise trip to Asheville because he knows my love for traveling and surprises! :) During our trip, we went kayaking through the mountains. After we got back to our cabin, he got down on one knee and popped the question!
Do you have any advice for other couples?
Enjoy the "little" moments together! Whether it be watching your favorite Netflix show, taking a walk, eating dinner together or just acting plain silly; we cherish these moments don't take them for granted.
Kellie + Zach's Coffee Date
The sweetest and most in love couple. Kellie and Zach were visiting the island for the McGladrey Classic and wanted to get some sweet photos done while they were here. Wake Up Coffee in Redfern Village has that romantic autumn feel that they were going for.
Berry Families on 8th Street - St Simons Island Beach Access
Sunshine and smiles! My favorite things!
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Wind blown curls and a birthday girl!
Wind blown curls and a birthday girl! Such fun running in the sand with Jessica and her girls. Happy 10th birthday, Olivia!
Sam + Dalton's Engagement feat. sparklers!
Three things that fuel Sam + Dalton's relationship:
Silliness, Sunday morning snuggles with our pup, and mini adventures!
To incorporate their favorite holiday, Sam and Dalton brought sparklers to their July engagement session!! Ah!!
I cannot wait to see the sparks flying at your wedding, you two!
They grow up so fast!
Back in my babysitting days, I took these munchkins to the pool every Tuesday and then it was Chick-fil-a for lunch. Not so little anymore and oh, so beautiful + handsome, it was such a joy to get together for some summer portraits.
Hallie + Nick's Engagement | Crane Cottage
Even in the rain, Hallie and Nick's puppy love was such a pleasure to photograpgh.
Hallie's hair and makeup by Gerald Dampier.
Banks Family on Jekyll Island
Such happy smiles from this beautful family during the most lovely walk to the water.
Erika + Hunter | Mossy Oak Farm Wedding
I just love this couple and was so delighted to be apart of their beautiful, rustic wedding at Mossy Oak Farm. My favorite details were Erika's amazing cotton bouquet and Hunter's feather and snake skin bow tie! Amazing! Check them out!
Describe your engagement ring:
This diamond is very special because it was once belonged to Hunter's mother and is a diamond from 1983. Hunter described my ring as a "crown," being that it has small diamonds around every angle of this ring, and I could not agree more! He picked my ring out by himself, and every time I look down at it, I think of how lucky I am to have found this man of mine!
What led you to choose your wedding venue? What makes it special?
Everything about this venue is perfect, from the big swamp with cypress trees, the barn, a cabin, two beautiful pavilions, and just enough distance from our hometown! I knew this place was the one that was perfect for us! Mossy Oak Farm is special because it is naturally beautiful, and I do not know anyone personally that has ever gotten married here before!
Three things that fuel your relationship:
Our dogs (Cash and Harvey), hunting, and family!
Do you have any advice for other couples?
Be yourself, be each other's help mate, and love each other's strengths along with their flaws! Do not try to change your significant other! Communicate by listening and understanding one another!
Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Stuckey!
Thank you to all these amazing vendors!
Hair / Makeup: Fonda Davis-Hair/ Kate Davis-Makeup
Dress: Frills / White Weddings
Groom attire: David's Clothing
Florals: Razz Jackson Designs by Robert Wynn
Entertainment: Backbeat Boulevard
First Dance Song: Still the One by Orleans
Food: Skippers Fish Camp
Cake: Patsy Hopkins and Ann Spellman
Theme: Rustic, natural, with neutral colors
Real and rememberable family photos - not perfect!
The perfect family photo...everyone is ready. Mom's hair stays in place. Dad's gut is sucked in. No one is blinking and all the kids are behaving. Happens every time, right?
While that "perfect" posed group shot will look gorgeous hanging on your wall - I am out to capture the family interactions, the personalities, that little light in your kids' eyes when we holler "Was that a dolphin over there?!!" (Yes, St. Simons Island sees dolphins almost every day!)
I want to be just another participant during a family walk on the beach as we search for crabs and have foot races. Out to document how your life really can feel sometimes - wild, sweet, silly, ridiculous, beautiful, and worth it.
Thank you, Grimsley Family for spending this gorgeous evening with me!
Kristen + Kyle | Maiden Creek Landing Wedding
How and where did they propose?
We went on a cruise to the Bahamas in June for Kyle's Birthday. He totally surprised me, asking me one night after dinner.
Kristen wanted classic bohemian as the wedding theme incorporating colors like wine red, blush, and sage.
Do you have any advice for other couples?
Enjoy the little things. That makes the bigger things even better.
Congratualtions, Kyle + Kristen!
Hair / Makeup: Sally Barnes - Studio Bleu
Dress: Jacqueline Exclusive bought from Bride Beautiful, Sandy Springs, GA
Groom attire: Asos
Jewelry: Borrowed from sister
Florals: Cottage Flowers
First Dance Song: Mae - We're So Far Away
Food: Southern Soul BBQ
Cake: Sugarbaker's
Invitations: minted.com
Color scheme: Classic/bohemian - wine (red), blush, sage
Adair + Samuel | Horse Stamp Inn Wedding
It all started with an ice cream date and here is their happily ever after.
The Horse Stamp Inn was the perfect backdrop for Sam and Adair's love story celebration.
Wishing you all the love and joy in the world, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis!
Married under the oaks. Rustic elegance never looked so good.
Party time!
(P.S. - that's my brother who caught the garter! Do I hear wedding bells in the not so far off distance, Rowdy and Chrissy??!)
Thank you to all the vendors for your hard and beautiful work and to my amazing photographer, Gabbie for capturing those moments!
Adair + Sam's Engagement Session
Photographer: Assocaite RGP Photographer, Gabbie Burseth
Videographer: Coastal Creative Co.
Dress/ Veil : Bleubelle Bridal
Hair/Makeup: Uberzoot Hair Co.
Groom attire: Michael Kors
Shoes : Macy's
Food : Moondoggy's
Cake : Sugar Bakers
Florals: A Courtyard Florist
Entertainment : Island Sound
First Dance Song: "Today" by Brad Paisley
Invitations : Paramount Printing
Elizabeth + Tyler | Engagement Piedmont Park, Atlanta
All sunshine and love with these two during their Atlanta engagement session in Piedmont Park. Elizabeth and Tyler are going to be the loveliest bride and groom duo in July!
Adair's Bridal Session | Avenue of the Oaks
Stunning inside and out. Spending the day with this beautiful women before her wedding day was a dream! I love that she ordered prints of her favorites to have displayed at her wedding reception.
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