Kathryn + Brian 3.30.14 | Nocatee Crosswater Hall | Jacksonville Wedding Photographer

I was literally SO excited to shoot Kathryn + Brian's wedding. From the moment we met at their consultation and they hired me on the spot I was in love with both of them. I was forever their "nugget photographer" because I'm short and they are tall and it was an instant match. We shot their engagement session and it only further confirmed that we were all just thebomb.com together. I also gained amazing friends with these two in the process of getting to know them during their wedding planning. So when there day arrived with gorgeous 70 degree weather and no rain in sight I couldn't wait to capture EVERYTHING. Not only were these two hilarious and amazing the entire day - their wedding party welcomed me like an old friend and everyone was so much fun. My top highlights of their big day were probably the following:

• Doing the wobble with the bride and groom (of course)
• Being their "nugget" was my favorite thing ever
• Their sweet and intimate ceremony
• Getting a sweet gift from Kathryn. Made my heart melt.
• Seeing so much love between Kathryn and Brian and friends they have had since as far back as first grade
• During their "First Look" Brian's exact words when he turned and saw Kathryn were a choked up "Holy Crap!" 
• Getting offered shots of moonshine from the groomsmen over and over again and declining over and over again ;)
• Learning many new expressions that I was dying laughing over and will now use

The list goes on and on....

Love these two so much and I'm so honored they chose me to be the one to capture their big day and also be their nugget friend forever. 

Special thanks to all of their awesome vendors who helped make their wedding day so beautiful:

Venue: Crosswater Hall at Nocatee

Makeup: Simply Makeup

Hair: Simply Hair

DJ: DJ Mark with Platinum Entertainment

Cake/Cupcakes: Cinotti's
Second Shooter: Jeannie Capellan

Flowers: Publix

Catering: Bono's

Brides Boots: Country Outfitter
Dress: Alfred Angelo

Jewelry: Borrowed

Bridesmaids Dresses: JCrew

Suits: Men's Warehouse

Wooden Guestbook: Amanda G Designs on Etsy

Koozies: Paper Leigh on Etsy

Mason Jar Wood Tag Favors: Etched in Time on Etsy

That moment when you totally lay on the floor to get the shot you want...

This picture right here is probably my most favorite reception shot. EVER. These girls were awesome.

Welcome To The Family | Behind The Lens

I would like to introduce you to two new family members to the WHP team. They will be put through a lot, see tons of new things, shoot a lot of upcoming weddings and be very loved. 

Please welcome.... Miss Gracie Butterscotch by Jo Totes. My hubby, Ben got me this for my birthday last week and I was ecstatic. He knew I wanted (and needed) a new main camera bag that was not only pretty to look at but comfortable to wear for 10+ hours, not bulky and could hold everything I mainly use and need on me at all times during a wedding. My old camera bag I had was too small and just not functional any more and my other camera bag that holds my back up gear and misc equipment is also a Jo Totes bag but is more bulky and not for wearing constantly. Gracie Butterscotch here has pockets for days (front, back and hidden ones. I LOVE storage) and is SO comfortable as a crossbody. I'm so excited to try her out for Kathryn + Brian's wedding this weekend. 

And also please welcome... Mr. 8mm fisheye lens who I have lusted after for as long as I can remember. Some fisheye lenses were just so outrageously expensive and I just never got around to getting one. Then I found this one at a reasonable price and it got amazing reviews. So as a birthday present to myself I bought it and I'm so excited to have this be apart of my gear. Equally excited to test this guy out for Kathryn + Brian's wedding this weekend (They are just getting a "Super excited Krystal with new stuff" weekend along with their wedding day)

Brittany's Rock The Dress | Jacksonville, FL Bridal Photographer

You may remember Brittany from her wedding back in January. It was a rainy one and I adored their images but I was really excited to do a totally different look and vibe with her "rock the dress" session. Oh and we FINALLY didn't have to use that umbrella (as much as we loved it!) it was time to move on and finally use some beautiful natural light. Below are some of my favorites (and it was really hard to narrow down if that gives you an idea of just how awesome this session was)

This was also my first attempt at making a floral head crown and I loved how it turned out and I'm so glad Brittany loved it. She is always up for anything and trusts my vision so much which means the world to me. 

You can see Brittany + Kyle's original wedding day blog post here

Happy Friday!