JACKSONVILLE ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS: KATIE + BLAIR

Some of you might recognize Katie from her sister's wedding (Mandi's wedding post is here. Her sister, Kelly's engagement post is here.) I know I have mentioned them a few times, but Katie is the youngest of the infamous "Walters sisters." These three girls all got engaged within one year of each other and will all have been married within a year. I know what you're thinking; "Their poor parents!" However, their parents couldn't be more thrilled and I am incredibly touched by how each of these girls is loved and adored in their own way. All of their fellas are outstanding gentlemen. The best part is... I get to photograph all three of their weddings :) I consider myself a pretty lucky girl to get the opportunity to work so closely and consistently with this amazing family of theirs. But enough with the sap, let's move on to the mushier stuff:

Katie and Blair brought their sweetheart of a dog, Bruce, along for the session. Our original location had fallen through, so we made a quick last minute change of plans. I gotta say, it worked out pretty perfectly. It was so sweet to watch these two flirt with one another. Though I'm not a seasoned veteran, I can't imagine that their eyes could have held anymore love and adoration for each other. They will be getting married at the downtown library next year (SCORE!) and I can't wait to see the whole family again!

Also, today is Katie's birthday. If you could, just take a second to whisper out a quick birthday wish to this sweet, kind girl on her last birthday as a single woman.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, KATIE!!

ST. AUGUSTINE ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS: MELISSA + CHRIS

I first met Melissa and Chris while I was photographing another wedding. Melissa was a bridesmaid to Christine (her wedding post is here) and I heard from her a few months later to discuss her own wedding planning. I immediately fell in love with the adoration between this couple. After hearing their story, it was made perfectly clear to me that both of these people held no reservations in their love for each other. They have bonded through very difficult and stressful times and supported one another so unconditionally so early on in their relationship. Now, they are working on their future together. I could not be more honored to be included in their wedding next April and I am SO looking forward to seeing these two again!!

JACKSONVILLE ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS: MEGAN + CARL

Megan and Carl met while working at a winery in Illinois. And that is all I needed to know about them. They were MY couple!

Joking aside, I absolutely adore this couple. She is an artist and he is a resident doctor. I absolutely love the juxtaposition of their personalities. I've never had to peel two clients off of each other like I had to with Megan and Carl. They are so completely smitten with one another and I cannot wait to photograph their wedding in March.

By the way, bringing a bottle of wine to a session? Highly encouraged. Two thumbs way up. Especially if it is a bottle from the vineyard you met at with the vintage year you met. I just can't.