Some love stories begin in unexpected ways. For Matt and Samantha, their journey led to a beautiful Epping Forest Yacht & Country Club wedding along the banks of the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida. Their romantic garden party celebration combined timeless black-tie style, lush green and white florals, and the natural beauty of one […]

A timeless celebration came to life during this beautiful Villa Blanca Wedding at The White Room in St. Augustine. Located in Florida’s oldest city, Villa Blanca offered the perfect setting for a romantic wedding filled with classic details, thoughtful design, and meaningful moments. Lulu Events, led by Vicki Blood, helped bring the couple’s vision to […]

Why I love engagement sessions is simple. They give us time to slow down and connect before your wedding day arrives. They are not only about beautiful photos, although that is always part of the experience. Instead, they focus on comfort, trust, and feeling at ease in front of the camera. A big benefit comes […]

This Guana Beach session in Jacksonville reflects what engagement sessions offer when couples approach them without pressure. The setting at North Guana Beach provides space to move without interruption, which makes it easier to settle into the experience rather than perform within it. Instead of focusing on outcomes, the session becomes time set aside to […]

Getting ready location for wedding photos plays a much bigger role in your wedding day than most couples expect. It shapes how the morning feels, how it flows, and how your final gallery comes together. It is where the day begins, and where many of the most natural moments happen without direction. How the Getting […]

Taylor and Ben celebrated their wedding just a few days after Christmas at Walker’s Landing, a private venue tucked along the marsh at Omni Amelia Island Resort. From the start, the setting felt quiet and coastal, with soft winter light and a steady sea breeze shaping the day. When it came time to choose a […]

One of the most common decisions couples make when planning their wedding timeline is whether to do a first look or wait until the ceremony. It may seem like a small choice, but it shapes the entire flow of the day. There is no right or wrong option. Both approaches create meaningful moments and strong […]

This wedding reception at the Kipton Sylvan Hotel in Atlanta was intimate, thoughtful, and deeply personal. From the start, the atmosphere felt meaningful rather than elaborate. Instead of focusing on spectacle, the evening centered on connection. The reception took place inside the hotel’s classic bar. As soon as guests arrived, the warmth of the space […]

J & S’s private estate wedding in Sevierville was the kind of day that makes you slow down without trying. Because the celebration was set in the Smoky Mountains during peak season, the entire atmosphere felt calm, intentional, and unhurried from the moment I arrived. Rather than rushing through events, the pacing allowed everyone to […]

From the first call, it was clear that elegance would define Josh and Katherine’s wedding at the Epping Forrest Yacht & Country Club. Their vision of a European summer came to life. Sweeping gardens, golden light, and stately architecture framed every moment, exactly as they dreamed. Ricker Films captured the day on video, while I […]