Caleb & Kimberly | Central Florida Garden Engagement

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It is always so special to photograph a couple in a place that is meaningful to them. Caleb proposed to Kimberly in this beautiful garden a little over a month ago. While he was in town visiting, they went out to explore the lovely gardens at Bok Tower. Little did she know that he had a surprise picnic set up on a pretty green and a proposal coming her way! That was perfect on his part, right? It was such a beautiful place. I could have explored the lush, blooming paths for hours on end. Working with these two in this breathtaking location was like a breath of fresh air. After a long and cold winter, warm weather and their sweet love was a welcome change! Caleb and Kimberly met while in college at the University of Florida. (Side note: GO GATORS!) He was on the football team and she was a cheerleader. How sweet is that? Now they are planning an intimate destination wedding. I have no doubt it will be just as beautiful as their love. I'm so thankful I had the pleasure of capturing part of their story. As you can see for yourself in the following images, they are an adorable couple very much in love.

Contax 645 | Fuji 400h | RPL
 

Crème Brands | Studio Tour

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Crème Brands | Studio Tour

Last month I had the immense privilege of photographing my sweet friend Kathryn's studio for her new website. She's the creative genius behind my own site and brand. She is such an inspiring artist. I loved being able to see the space where she creates such beautiful things. Seeing all her brand sketches blew me away. I don't know anyone else who puts as much creative effort into their creations. She has a talent for producing timeless and classic looks. I mean, the girl just knows what she's doing. Of course, I adored her white on white office. The whole room was fresh and clean with beautiful design elements. Kathryn is also one of the sweetest people you will ever meet. She is always encouraging, uplifting and simply a joy to work with and be around. I'm thankful for you friend! For the time being you can check her out here or on instagram. I'll be sure to share her gorgeous new branding site when it's up!

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Sea Inspired

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Sea Inspired

It is both a blessing and a curse to be inspired by one's surroundings. I am definitely affected either positively or adversely by the space around me. I have an enormous need for an inspiring space in which to work, especially since most of my time is spent managing things in my office. The time spent creating is only a small fraction of what I do. It's hard to constantly have fresh and new ideas if what is around is only distracting instead of aiding in the creative process.

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Baby Blair is a....

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Baby Blair is a....

We had an ultrasound yesterday and found out that our little one is a girl! We were honestly a little surprised. Both of us had the feeling that it was a little man, but oh boy it's a girl! It was such a surreal feeling to see our baby move and kick, especially since I can't feel anything yet. At one point we saw her suck her thumb and dance around. For the first time I imagined what it will be like to hold this little gift in my arms and it was overwhelming.

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Little Deaths

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Little Deaths

Jonathan and I started dating when I was 19 and he was 20. We were both pretty young, so we didn't plan on rushing through the dating process. I hadn't really dated anyone before and we both knew we wanted to take things slowly. After dating a while I remember when it really sunk in that I wanted to spend the rest of my life with him. We weren't engaged, but I knew. Honestly, I had known from the beginning, but it felt like I had finally realized that there was no turning back after that point. This was for the rest of my life! In that moment I had a little funeral for the old me, free to do whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted. I had to prepare to put someone else's needs before my own in a new and different way. Of course I was excited to become Jonathan's wife, but it was a little bittersweet goodbye. I loved my single years and I was never going to have them back. The season of marriage came a little sooner than I had thought, and elated as I was I knew I'd be different from then on. The girl I was before was going to fade and I was going to become a new version of myself.

Change. It's the nature of life. None of us stay the same, at least not really. As we enter into various seasons we grow and transform. Most of the time, it's a beautiful thing.

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