Traci & Bert's Splashin Engagement!

Traci, Bert, and I explored a new side of Honeymoon Island... The catch a wave side :). They were major sports when it came to my great idea of getting a little wet.... We took it a step further! I loved photographing them, not only are they super cute, but its always exciting to get awesome photos when people get a little daring in their engagement sessions :)!!!Wedding Date: 12/6/08
Ceremony/Reception Site: The Lange Farm, Dade City, FL
How was your experience? So far we have had a great experience. We love your creativitly and your willingness to get down and dirty, and wet to get the best shot.
Brides Name: Traci Smith
Bride Age: 27
Bride Occupation: Online Media Groom Name:
Barry "Bert" Strickland
Groom Occupation: Mortgage Loan Officer
Groom Age: 31

Engagement Ring Style? The ring that Bert proposed with is a simple gold band that was his, Great, Great, Great Grandmother's wedding ring. It came from Austria and is over 120 years old.
Theme/style/colors of wedding: FSU colors, Garnett and Gold, Ceremony will be outside and we're going to pull a little bit of Christmas into the reception.

Who inspires your relationship? We inspire our relationship! Nobody else does.
How will you keep your marriage fresh n fun? Always try new things even if we don't want to. Like diving in salt water with is favorite jeans on

2nd Honor

I am so excited to be accepted into the Artistic Guild of Wedding Photojournalism. WPJA was already an amazing honor, but to branch into this second membership is awesome!

Rachel & Timothy ~A Beach Chic Affair~

So Rachel and Timothy were married recently, March 29th 2008... Rachel wins hands down for the most excited bride award :). She was giddy the whole day and night, beaming down the isle! Their wedding was SO beautiful, I see a lot of beach weddings, but they had a very unique vibe with in every detail. Their love for each other was the best part of the whole evening! Best wishes you two!

Bride: Rachel Paules, age 27, works as an insurance adjuster and studying to be an event planner
Groom: Timothy Coleman, age 26, work with the Governement Housing at MacDill
How did you meet? "We worked together at an apt. community while the bride was attending college in Tallahasee, FL.

Wondering how Timothy proposed??? "He carved 'Will You Marry Me' in a piece of wood and wrapped it up as a Christmas present..." Both of their families were there to witness the special event!

Wedding Theme: Beach Chic, very laid back- tropical flair. Bermuda blue for the bridesmaids and Mango detailing. Also a touch of crystals! (psst... I should have taken advantage of the barefeet allowed :) )
I LOVE THEIR CAKE!!!


Who inspires your marriage? Tim's parents have been married for over 20 years, and we hope to surpass that.
My favorite photo! Go Zach :)She is thinking... GO FSU! "Most importantly stay best friends and talk..."