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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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December 5, 2024

What better way to celebrate a God-ordained love in Tampa than by tying the knot at Bayanihan Arts and Events Center in Tampa Florida? This wedding featured lavish flowers, tailored tuxedos, and warm familiar smiles. One of those weddings where you truly feel the love in the room. The beginning of the wedding day featured […]

November 27, 2024

They say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. However, that is untrue especially when it comes to love. This Las Vegas wedding at Canyon Gate Country Club was amazing from the start to the finish.   Love is so evident between this couple. They exude joy and passion for each other. If you are […]

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 13, 2024

If possible, a majority of people would enjoy a wedding day where everything was perfect. There were no hiccups, everything ran on time, and the reception room was filled with nothing but love. Well that was certainly the case for South Florida wedding at The Club of Knights Coral Gables. What started as a peaceful […]

October 9, 2024

Miami Beach is known for its lively reputation, tropical weather, and beautiful scenery. That gives plenty opportunities for amazing engagement photos. The perfect location for couple photography would be El Palmer in Miami Beach. El Palmer is a classic Mediterranean villa. It is a great location for couples looking for a specific South Florida look. […]

September 25, 2024

Rajean & Rashad had a beautiful intimate wedding in the heart of Atlanta, Georgia this past April. This was a special wedding for me for a few reasons: Rashad and I are college buddies. Also, Rajean and Rashad was the first couple I ever shot when I moved back to South Florida upon graduating college. […]

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 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 […]