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Hey there, I'm a wedding & portrait photographer based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. I capture everything love from destination weddings, intimate weddings, & elopements, engagements, maternity, vow renewals, and surprise proposals. 

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September 18, 2024

I get it, defining the differences between an intimate wedding and elopement can be just as hard as breaking down what the Drama series Lovecraft Country is about. No worries, let’s break it down so it could forever be broken(see that Love Jones reference there?). Long story short the biggest differences between elopements and intimate […]

September 11, 2024

A common misconception some couples may have when it comes to eloping is the actual meaning of it. I’ve noticed that when some black couples hear the term ‘elopement’ they automatically think it is about running to the courthouse or a chapel in Las Vegas to get married. Well, it is so much more than […]

September 7, 2024

Kimpton Epic Hotel Miami is a beautiful hotel that hosted Elle and Dareyon’s wedding. Kimpton is in the heart of Downtown Miami, Florida and is the perfect location for the Getting Ready, ceremony, and reception for weddings. I had the pleasure of shooting not only Elle & Dareyon’s wedding but also their engagement session. I […]

August 30, 2024

I was beyond ecstatic when an old graduation photoshoot client, Tonasha, reached back out to share the great news about her recent engagement. I was even more excited when I realized she wanted me to capture both their engagement and wedding. For the engagement session, we landed on the upscale Miami Design District. Miami Design […]

August 20, 2024

Just imagine, the day you’ve been visualizing for years is finally here. You hired the perfect vendor squad to help make your wedding day as memorable as possible. Hair, makeup, the perfect dress, flowers, shoes, and even nailed the perfect fragrance to wear. What’s left? Capturing it all! Through my 6 years of shooting wedding […]

August 15, 2024

As the end of summer season was approaching, there was still time for this classy wedding at Briza On The Bay in Miami, FL. This award winning venue sits on the waterfront and is packed with stunning views of the Biscayne Bay and iconic South Beach skyline. That combined with the luxurious 5,000 square feet […]

August 7, 2024

Lavan Venue, located in Dania Beach, FL, is a great location to host a wedding. The venue has a beautiful outdoor patio space perfect for any outdoor ceremony and cocktail hour. Meanwhile, the inside is very spacious and where most receptions are held. I have personally shot at this venue countless times. Here are a […]

July 31, 2024

  With today’s economic uncertainty, it is very common for engaged couples in South Florida and beyond to scratch their heads and wonder, “how are we going to pay for this wedding?” What if there was a way to have an amazing wedding without potentially breaking the bank? With eloping, there are endless possibilities. Budget […]

July 24, 2024

Secret Gardens Miami is a beautiful tropical property located in the Redlands agricultural area which is about 20 miles southwest of Downtown Miami, FL. The drive down from Fort Lauderdale is always an adventure and good thing I’m adventurous. When Dannica & James reached out about them traveling down from South Carolina to capture their […]

July 16, 2024

Milan & Brandon was an amazing couple to work with. They found me on The Knot and from our first discovery video meeting I knew this was a wedding I wanted to capture. Intimate weddings have a different feeling. In my wedding photography experience, there’s this authentic feel in the air(not saying big traditional weddings […]