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I'm Ruth and I'm so happy you're here. This journal is about weddings, engagement sessions, planning tips, and travels. Stay a while and say hello!

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How to prepare for and embrace a rainy wedding day in Tampa Florida: tips to discuss plans with your wedding vendors for Plan A, B, and C

What to Do If It Rains on Your Wedding Day in Tampa, Florida 

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For Brides

Most couples dread the idea of rain on their wedding day. But, I’m here to tell you that rainy weather doesn’t have to mean a ruined wedding! In fact, many people believe it’s a sign of a blessing and of good luck. As a Tampa wedding photographer, I’ve experienced plenty of bad weather. Over the […]

Wedding Photography Timeline Tips to ensure nothing gets missed bride and groom drinking champagne by bar smiling at each other groom wearing black tuxedo and bride wearing pink wedding gown

Wedding Photography Timeline Tips To Ensure Nothing Gets Missed

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Weddings

One of the most important things for you to plan on your wedding day is your timeline. You can pick out the perfect dress, have the most delicious cake, and have the most romantic first dance. But, if you fail to have a detailed wedding day photography timeline, then you will feel scattered, stressed and […]

man with beard holds womans face with their foreheads together romantically in Bok Towers during their engagement session

Romantic Bok Tower Gardens Engagement Session

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Engagements

Unlike the movies, most love stories start out in simple ways that seem almost coincidental. But let me assure you there are no coincidences when it comes to true love, it is all my divine design. And that is exactly the case with Lindsay and Dalton! From their meeting on the ER floor to their […]

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5 Tips To Finding Your Perfect Wedding Dress

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For Brides

One of the most exciting and stressful times as a bride is finding your perfect wedding dress. There are so many factors that play into what will look good on your body and will compliment the overall theme of your wedding. Choosing the right wedding dress for you can be a challenge, but with these […]

The Mirasol Engagement Photos Why have an engagement session

5 Reasons Why You Must Have An Engagement Session

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Engagements

Engagement sessions provide so much to my brides-to-be, without spending a lot of time! During the engagement session you will build a connection with me, learn posing tricks, have enough photos to fill our home, and so much more! But if you need some convincing… Here are my Top 5 Reasons Why you Must-Have an […]

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Bayanihan Arts and Events Center Wedding 

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Weddings

One of my close friends that I worked with met this guy in a lounge, gave him a ride home from the airport, and seven years later they tied the knot in their Banyanian Arts and Events Center Wedding! It was wild how they met, but their love is just so romantic and vibrant that […]

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4 Reasons Why You Need A Wedding Album

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Weddings

Your wedding day will be just that, a day. It will fly by and before you know it, you will be only reminiscing over the best day of your life! As a Florida wedding photographer, I have a passion for capturing your love story and I do it in a way that lasts a life […]

Key West Marriott Beachside Hotel Wedding Bride and Groom posing hugging each other touching foreheads by the beach holding bouquet of flowers

Blush & Golden Key West Marriott Beachside Hotel Wedding

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Weddings

There they stood, Morgan and Zach, by the beach, in front of their family and closest friends – Ready to become one at the same place where Morgan’s grandparents also became one years ago. Not only that but also being married by the same officiant who married her grandparents: Arlene Klein. What a heartfelt, unforgettable […]

Tampa Wedding Photographer Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Wedding bride and groom in sky terrace facing each other kissing during the sunset with bouquet and moon gate arch

Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Wedding

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Weddings

Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Wedding  The beautiful terrace facing the beach, the chill ocean breeze, a solo guitarist serenading them, the breathtaking sunset lighting up the place, Amelia & Nate at the altar. Such a beautiful day for the union of these two. As they looked into each others eyes, Amelia expressed: “When I first […]

Tampa Wedding Photographer 5 Things to Look for when Choosing your Tampa Wedding Photographer Fall Wedding at Casa Feliz Venue in Winter Park, Florida Choosing your Tampa Wedding Photographer Bride and Groom posing for the camera bride looking at camera groom looking away at a wedding venue with bricks

5 Things to Look for when Choosing your Tampa Wedding Photographer

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For Brides

Choosing your Tampa Wedding Photographer is no easy task. I’m sure if you are reading this, you already understand the importance of hiring a professional wedding photographer to capture your day and how we are trained to capture the best moments of your wedding day while making you look flattering and creating memories that you’ll […]

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