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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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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 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 […]

July 10, 2024

If you are thinking Caribbean style wedding then I have a location that may be of interest to you. Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, located on the dutch side of the beautiful country of Sint Maarten is a great adults-only all- inclusive resort to host your entire wedding. This was my first time visiting Sint Maarten […]