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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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November 21, 2024

Before marriage is engagement and placing the ring on a partner’s finger is only half the battle. The 3 biggest factors are the location, making sure your partner has no idea what is about to happen, and making sure the milestone is documented. That’s why Kimpton EPIC Hotel in Miami, FL is perfect for that […]

November 6, 2024

The great outdoors of South Florida provides some amazing scenery for photoshoots. Parkland Golf & Country Club provides just that for the perfect engagement photos. The venue provides some scenic backdrops including water fountains, stairs, and more. We started our photoshoot in the afternoon once the sun and humidity had calmed down. We ended near […]

October 30, 2024

It was guaranteed for us to have some amazing engagement photos at the infamous Secret Gardens Miami located in Homestead, Florida after renovations were made to the venue. This venue offers couples an outdoor tropical experience like non other. It provides everything you would want for a tropical photoshoot, beautiful blue waters filled with koi […]

October 24, 2024

Fort Lauderdale Beach is a beautiful destination for engagement photography. Beach shoots could be a bit underwhelming for some since there is only sand, sky, and beach water. However, not too far from the main part of Fort Lauderdale Beach is the Jetties. This is the perfect location for an engagement session. The Jetties in […]

October 2, 2024

There’s something special about mornings in Atlanta, Georgia that makes engagement photo sessions spectacular. Especially at the historic 550 Trackside venue. Located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, it is the perfect location for couples looking to tie the knot and have beautiful memories to show for it. 550 Trackside, which was originally a Cotton Warehouse in 1904, […]

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 […]

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 […]

June 28, 2024

2 hours until start… I remember this day like it was yesterday. It was 2 hours before Bilal was supposed to get on one knee and pop the question to Ashley. Apparently, I was being a bit of a perfectionist this day because who shows up 2 hours early? (This guy, that’s who). As I […]

June 19, 2024

SOUTH FLORIDA PHOTOSHOOT LOCATIONS Before we get into a few of my favorite locations in South Florida for photoshoots, there are a few things we need to go over so grab a seat first. Ask yourself these 3 questions when deciding on a location to do your photoshoot: Which location would be my perfect vibe? […]