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Armature Works Wedding in Tampa FL | Jen & Chris

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College sweethearts Jen and Chris are married! As Tampa transplants, they knew that they wanted to host their wedding day in a city that has been the location of their new life together. They chose the beautiful Armature Works for their Tampa wedding day – and it couldn’t have been any more breathtaking. With a […]

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Tampa Yacht Club Wedding | Xuan & Anthony 

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Congratulations, Xuan and Anthony! This fall, they held a gorgeous wedding at the Tampa Yacht Club infused with beautiful pastel details and classic Vietnamese traditions. It was a celebration of their love story and what makes them both such unique and incredible people. I’m so honored I was able to be a part of their […]

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Harborside Chapel and Rusty Pelican Wedding Day in Tampa FL

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Congratulations, Chantel and Merrick! This winter, they invited their loved ones to a beautiful Tampa wedding day. Chantel and Merrick celebrated at two beautiful Tampa FL wedding venues: Harborside Chapel and the Rusty Pelican for their winter wedding and every moment was perfect! I can’t wait for you to see it all. Their Love Story  Chantel […]

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Romantic Mill Pond Estate Wedding | Stefania & Jared 

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Congratulations, Stefania and Jared! These newlyweds planned an absolutely stunning wedding day at Mill Pond Estate in Tampa FL, with the most elegant floral details everywhere. I loved being a part of Stef and Jared’s celebration because they’re the absolute sweetest couple. Their wedding day featured so much of what makes them special and their […]

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Innisbrook Resort Wedding in Tampa FL | Victoria & Brendan 

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Victoria and Brendan are married! This summer, they tied the knot in a summer wedding day at Innisbrook Resort. The entire day was elegant, filled with beautiful pastel details and emotional moments. I loved being a part of Victoria and Brendan’s incredible vendor team for their Tampa FL wedding day – and I can’t wait […]

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Tampa Museum of Art and Armature Works Wedding | Zahara & Mahmoud 

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Congratulations Zahara and Mahmoud! I had the joy of capturing their two-day long celebration in Tampa FL as they began life as newlyweds. Zahara and Mahmoud planned a beautiful wedding weekend that honored their family and cultural traditions, and truly paved the way to married life. Their celebrations took place at the Tampa Museum of […]

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The Rusty Pelican Wedding in Tampa FL | Verel & Delvon 

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Congratulations, Verel and Delvon! After being together for 10 years, they’re officially husband and wife. They planned a gorgeous Tampa wedding day at the Rusty Pelican, that really leaned into the tropical vibes of Florida. It was a beautiful celebration and I’m so honored I was able to celebrate with Verel, Delvon,  and their guests.  […]

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Engagement Portraits at the Don Cesar Hotel in Tampa, FL | Victoria & Brendan 

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As a Tampa wedding photographer, I have to admit that there’s not much I love more than a gorgeous engagement session on one of our beautiful beaches. Victoria and Brendan love the beach and the architecture of the Don Cesar Hotel like I do, so we decided that would be the perfect place to document […]

Cuban Inspired Centro Asturiano de Tampa Wedding | Bethany & David

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Bethany and David are married! After celebrating 8 years together, they’re now husband and wife. Bethany and David planned the most gorgeous and personalized Centro Asturiano de Tampa wedding day. It was absolutely incredible – celebrating their love story, personalities, and their heritages. I loved every minute of this stunning Tampa wedding day!  Their Love […]

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New Smyrna Beach Wedding at The Grand Ol’ Barn 

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Want to know a secret? After years as a photographer in Florida’s wedding industry I have learned the best beaches to be married at. Today I am going to share one of my favorite locations for a Florida beach wedding! One of my favorites is New Smyrna Beach. A gorgeous New Smyrna Beach wedding is the […]

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