Sarah Kay Photography

Engagement Portraits with Nicole and Chris at Fort De Soto in St. Petersburg, Florida!

2011-11-15T10:16:00.000-08:00

I had a great time working with Nicole and Chris for their engagement portraits at Fort De Soto! The couple is getting married in Boston and and really wanted to incorporate a Florida feel to their portraits so I was excited for Fort De Soto for the beach and nature shots! =) I met Chris and Nicole a few months ago when I photographed his brother's wedding and it was so great to to work with them for their engagement session! Best of luck to the happy couple!

Real Wedding : Amber + Derek at The Rusty Pelican in Tampa, Florida!

2011-11-11T08:02:00.000-08:00

What a beautiful day for a wedding! Blue skies, wispy clouds, brilliantly colored red roses, a view of the bay and the most amazing sunset were the backdrop for Amber and Derek's gorgeous wedding day at the Rusty Pelican in Tampa, Florida.

Amber was a stunning bride with hair and make up done by Michelle Renee and she looked absolutely amazing in her banded mermaid style wedding gown! Together her and Derek were so sweet with one another and I could really feel the love between them! It was such a pleasure to work with this wonderful couple!

Amber and Derek were all about having fun during their reception! The guests were treated to a really great party and the dance floor was packed the whole night! I also love when couples choose to incorporate a photo booth at their reception! It is such a creative way to capture photos of the guests having a great time! I also love sneaking a quick shot of the bride and groom when they head into the booth...always makes for a great picture!

Congratulations to the newlyweds! =)

Sandra and Rick | Quivey's Grove | Madison, WI Wedding Photography

2011-09-30T13:45:00.000-07:00

What an absolute joy to photograph this amazing wedding! Rick and Sandra are two very special people to me as I have known the groom about half my life! Our parents have been together for about 15 years and he is like a brother to me. I met Sandra a few years ago when Rick brought her to my wedding and have just loved her ever since! =) They are an amazing couple and their love for one another is so genuine and true! I couldn't be happier for Rick to have married someone as wonderful as Sandra. I was thrilled when they asked me to be their photographer for their big day!

Best wishes to the newlyweds! Love you both...thank you for including me in your special day! =)

Fowler Park Engagement Portraits with Katie and Ryan!

2011-08-30T08:16:00.001-07:00

I met up with Katie and Ryan in Fowler Park in Oconomowoc, WI for their engagement portraits! I have had so many friends and family on my calendar as of late...and I love it! Not only have I known the groom since high school, but he and my husband go as far back as elementary school! It was so nice to meet his fiancee' Katie and their daughter Skyler! We held her attention just long enough for a few pictures and then the rest of the time was fun for the newly engaged couple! I can't wait to work with them again for their wedding in sunny Florida in February! =)

Waukesha Senior Portrait Session : Dannie

2011-08-30T08:11:00.000-07:00

I had a blast working with Dannie downtown Waukesha, WI for her senior portrait session! I have know her since she was a baby so when her Mom contacted me for a senior portrait session I was thrilled! Senior portraits are a lot of fun for me to shoot as they are a departure from weddings and the seniors are really looking forward to just having fun on their shoot. It seems that these sessions have really evolved over time and shooting the session on location take the "stuffiness" of studio portraits out of the equation! I remember my senior portraits and not enjoying a minute of it! We spent some time walking through downtown Waukesha looking for cool spots to shoot and had a little fun along the way! =) Best of luck on your senior year Dannie!

Real Wedding : Jessica + Mike at Wern Valley Sportsman Club in Waukesha, WI!

2011-08-26T10:55:00.000-07:00

What a beautiful day for a wedding!

It was so awesome to work with my cousin Jess and her new husband Mike on their amazing wedding day! I feel very blessed to do what I do for a living and when a family member asks me to be their photographer it is such an honor!

The skies were blue and the day perfect for these two as they said I do! The ceremony was so sweet and loving and the reception was a blast! The tent was decorated in the most beautiful tones of pink and orange and I loved the Japanese lanterns that were hanging from the top of the tent.

The bride and groom were so happy and had such a fun time taking pictures! Thanks for choosing me to capture your big day! =)

Congratulations to the newlyweds! Love you both!

Real Wedding: Mandy + Tony at Andrew's Memorial Church in Dunedin, FL!

2011-07-30T04:39:00.001-07:00

Mandy and Tony were so much fun to work with!

I met Mandy three years ago when I photographed her sister Tricia's wedding! I was so excited when I heard from her after she got engaged that they were making the trip down from Pennsylvania to Florida to get married! It was so nice to see her and her family again!

The couple chose Andrew's Memorial Chapel in Dunedin for their wedding. This amazing place was built in 1871 and is on the National Register of Historical Places. It is great location for a small wedding!

It was so great to work with these two as their love for one another is so sweet and playful! During their bride and groom session we were fighting the heat, fogged lenses, mosquitos and mud...the day before their ceremony it rained all day and the entire yard of the church was underwater! During our entire sunset session we were swatting away the bugs and Mandy even got bit on the forehead! But what I love best about Mandy and Tony is that they are so in love and joyful and so willing to take pictures that none of it mattered!

Congratulations to the newlyweds! =)

Real Wedding : Sara + Andrew at the Wisconsin Club in Milwaukee, WI!

2011-07-25T13:17:00.000-07:00

There is no greater pleasure than photographing the weddings of friends and family. I was so excited to work with Sara and Andrew on their amazing wedding day! Sara and I go all the way back to elementary school where we were the stars of the school play together! We played soccer together for many years while we were young and continued to the varsity team in high school. It was so fun to be able to reconnect with her and to see her wonderful family again! It was also so great to meet Andrew and his family as well! Everyone was so warm and welcoming!

The wedding was amazing and a pleasure to photograph! The ceremony and reception took place at the Wisconsin Club in Milwaukee WI. The bride and groom traveled to Wisconsin from Washington DC for their wedding day and since the couple are both huge baseball fans there were several elements of the day dedicated to their love of the game and to their home teams! The couple share a fun rivalry between the Milwaukee Brewers (Sara's home team) and the St. Louis Cardinals (Andrew's home team). They found fun and unique ways to incorporate elements of their favorite sport into their big day! Instead of a traditional guest book, the guests signed their names to two Louisville Slugger bats. Andrew had a life sized cut out of the Cardinal's player Albert Pujols standing up as one of his groomsmen in the ceremony and Sara brought the Brewers Racing Sausages as her special guests to the reception! =) It was SO much fun!

Congratulations to the happy couple and best of luck for your future! =)

Thank You Note from Ashley and David!

2011-05-26T12:02:00.000-07:00

I received a wonderful thank you note from Limelight Photography client's Ashley and David! The couple was married in a beautiful ceremony at the Don Cesar in St. Pete Beach, FL. =)

New Blog Post! Limelight Photogrpahy ~ Marisa and Mike are Engaged! =)

2011-04-22T07:26:00.000-07:00

Marisa and Mike chose downtown Dunedin for their engagement session and we had so much fun! The couple are both big fans of the Tampa Bay Rays and chose to start their session in their team jerseys and even brought a baseball and bat to add to a few pictures! I love incorporating fun props into engagement sessions to add a personal element to the images! We were treated to great weather and had a blast shooting! I am looking forward to their June wedding at the Rusty Pelican!

TO VIEW THE ENGAGEMENT SESSION IMAGES CLICK HERE!

New Wedding Wire Review! Thank you Carla and John!

2011-04-22T07:25:00.000-07:00

New Blog Post! Limelight Photography! Carla and John are Married!

2011-04-22T07:24:00.001-07:00

What an amazing wedding and wonderful couple! Carla and John are so in love and so sweet together that it was a pleasure to photograph their big day! The couple's wedding was also a joining of a new family as Carla and John both have children. Their kids were so great and everyone was so happy!

My favorite moment of the day is a surprise shot that Carla planned for John. The couple met 15 years ago while they both worked at Publix grocery stores. The location has special meaning to the couple and Carla really wanted to make a stop at the store where they met and where John still works. It was just so awesome!

Naturally the couple's cake and flowers were beautifully created by Publix as well!

Congratulations to the happy couple and best of luck to your future!

TO VIEW THE WEDDING IMAGES CLICK HERE!

New Limelight Photography Blog Post! Ashley and David are Married!

2011-04-09T10:43:00.000-07:00

Ashley and David were married in an outdoor ceremony in the courtyard at the Don Cesar Resort in St. Pete Beach, FL! It was a day full of gorgeous weather and beautiful shades of pink as these two exchanged vows! I had such a great time with this couple and wish them nothing but the best for their future! Congratulations to the happy couple!

To view the wedding images please click HERE!

New Limelight Photography Blog Post! Devin and Jamie are Married!

2011-04-09T10:41:00.000-07:00

Devin and Jamie were married in a beautiful ceremony and reception held at the Ca' D'Zan Mansion on the Ringling Museum of Art property in Sarasota, FL! The couple chose a vintage style theme for their wedding and the day was accented by beautiful tones of pink and black. Devin wore an amazing gown and the always elegant birdcage in her hair creating the classic bride look. We were treated to gorgeous weather for their outdoor reception and a beautiful sunset. Congratulations to the newlyweds! =)

To view the couple's wedding images on Limelight Photography's blog please click HERE!

New Wedding Wire Reviews from Limelight Photography Clients! =)

2011-04-09T10:37:00.000-07:00

I am so lucky to be blessed with such amazing clients! Here a few recent reviews from Limelight Photography clients on Wedding Wire! Thank you all SO much for your kind words!

Love Note from Marlyn and Michael! =)

2011-04-09T10:29:00.000-07:00

I received an amazing thank you card from Limelight client's Marlyn and Michael today! They had a beautiful wedding in St. Augustine and I even flew to New York City to photograph their engagement session in Central Park! Nothing makes my day better than wonderfully kind words from clients!

To view their Central Park engagement session click HERE!

To view the couple's wedding images click HERE!

Real Wedding ~ Katheryn + Mike at our Lady or Perpetual Health Parish and The Tampa Club in downtown Tampa, Fl!

2011-03-29T15:39:00.000-07:00

Katheryn and Mike were such an amazing couple to work with! =) Every detail was perfect, the weather was gorgeous and every moment on this beautiful couple's wedding day was just wonderful to photograph!

My favorite moments of the wedding day happen in the beginning hours before a wedding. I enjoy photographing all the brides details and pay extra attention to those items because I know what a painstaking process it is to make those decisions. I was in love with Katheryn's choices for her accessories ~ everything suited her personality perfectly. Her hot pink shoes were that extra little touch to complete her ensemble and she even had a second dress for her reception to salsa with her Dad during the father/daughter dance. I also had such a great time photographing her bridal portraits as she is an absolutely stunning bride.

The couple enjoyed a beautiful ceremony at Our Lady of Perpetual Health in Ybor City and then were on to their party at The Tampa Club downtown. The Tampa Club is on the top floor of the Bank of America building and offers amazing views of Tampa Bay. The vintage style room was decorated beautifully with tones of gold and pink. The guests were treated to a fabulous atmosphere and even a Mariachi band that performed during dinner which was a surprise by the brides' parents.

Katheryn and Mike ~ I hope your wedding was everything that you wanted it to be ~ it was a joy to capture! Thank you for including me in your big day! =)

Real Wedding ~ Maria and Thomas are Married at the Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach, FL!

2011-03-26T20:41:00.000-07:00

It was a beautiful Florida February afternoon and the perfect day for Maria and Thomas' Clearwater Beach wedding! This couple chose the Hyatt Regency to host their ceremony and reception and were surrounded by so much love from their families and friends! The last hour of the wedding reception had to have been my favorite part of the evening as everyone dressed up Mardi Gras style in masks and beads and had a blast! I just love the pics of Maria and Thomas in their costumes! Best wishes to the happy couple and it was a pleasure working with you on your amazing wedding day!

A special thanks to Cory Barron from Grant Hemond and Associates for your awesome entertainment and spectacular uplighting! =)

New Blog Post! ~ Limelight Photography ~ Vanessa and Karl are Married!

2011-03-21T19:53:00.001-07:00

What a beautiful day for a wedding! Vanessa and Karl were a joy to work with and Karl's two children Carson and Crockett were such amazing kids! I had a great time photographing this new family! =) The couple chose a sunset ceremony in the Don Cesar courtyard and followed with a very elegant reception! Best wishes to the happy couple!

To view the images click HERE!

New Blog Post! ~ Limelight Photography ~ Karey and Ben's Engagement Session at Honeymoon Island!

2011-03-21T19:40:00.000-07:00

Karey and Ben are planning their October 2011 wedding at the Don Cesar in St. Petersburg, FL. For their engagement session we met at Honeymoon Island in Dunedin and were treated to amazing weather! This couple is so cute together and I can't wait for their wedding day! =)

To view the images click HERE!

New Blog Post! Limelight Photography ~ Katie and Brian are Married! =)

2011-02-14T07:55:00.001-08:00

Katie and Brian were married in a beautiful ceremony and reception at the Ala Carte Event Pavilion in Tampa on New Years Eve! I thought the idea of ringing in the new year by celebrating their marriage was wonderful and now they can ring in the new year every year by celebrating their anniversary! =)

I loved working with Katie and Brian! They were so sweet and had so much fun on their big day! We had a great time during their bride and groom session and loved working with the beautiful uplighting provided by DJ Felix. The addition of lights and details not only adds to the ambiance of your big day and the impression left on your guests, but it also adds beautiful colors and drama to your photos!

Congratulations to the newlyweds! Best wishes for your future!

To view their images click HERE!

Amazing New Reviews from Fabulous Limelight Photography Brides! =) I Have the BEST Clients!

2011-02-13T19:46:00.000-08:00

Engagement Pictures with Katheryn and Mike in Ybor City ~ Tampa, FL.

2011-02-03T19:05:00.000-08:00

I had such a great time working with and getting to know Katheryn and Mike during their engagement session!

The couple was referred to me by a mutual friend and I am really looking forward to their wedding at the Tampa Club in March! For their session, we met at their house to take some pictures with their "furry children " Rocky and Petey and then we headed down to Ybor for some fun romantic shots! =)

My favorite part of working with these two is that they were all smiles and were having fun...not to mention the fact that they are so photogenic! Congratulations to the happy couple! Can't wait for your big day!

New Blog Post! Limelight Photography ~ Marlyn and Michael are Married! =)

2011-01-21T17:27:00.000-08:00

Marlyn and Michael had a beautiful winter wedding in St. Augustine, Florida! The couple lives in New York and made the trip down to Florida to escape the cold for a destination wedding at the fabulous Casa Monica hotel! They chose the Cathedral by Basilica for their ceremony and it was absolutely stunning! My favorite moment of the ceremony was when Marlyn was walking down the aisle...she was surrounded by a glow of light that was just magical!

The reception was held on the outdoor rooftop pool deck of the Casa Monica and was so beautiful! I loved all the blue and silver details!

To view the images click HERE!

New Blog Post! Limelight Photography! Ashley and David are Engaged!

2011-01-10T10:12:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to Ashley and David on their engagement and their upcoming wedding in March! =) This couple was so sweet and just love nature so we headed out to Hillsborough River State Park for their engagement session. We were treated to beautiful weather and some gorgeous late Florida fall colors! The couple is planning their Spring wedding at the Don Cesar on St. Pete Beach! Can't wait for their big day!

To view the images click HERE!

New Blog Post! Limelight Photography! Victoria and Jerry are Married at the Kapok Event Center in Clearwater, FL!

2010-12-14T10:11:00.000-08:00

Victoria and Jerry created a winter wonderland for their beautiful wedding ceremony and reception at the Kapok Special Events Center in Clearwater, Florida! The couple chose beautiful tones of purple, blue, silver and white to accent their wedding day and they planned the most beautiful ceremony. This wedding is a perfect example of using lighting to create a desired atmosphere and theme to your big day!

Congratulations to the newlyweds...your wedding was amazing and it was a pleasure working with you! =)

To view the images click HERE!

PUBLISHED!!!! Vertical Tampa Bay Winter Issue!

2010-12-11T10:24:00.000-08:00

I was thrilled when Leslie Joy Ickowitz, the editor of Vertical Tampa Bay asked me personally for some photos of local musician Geri X to be featured in the Winter edition of her online magazine! I love how the article turned out and how the shots look! =) Thanks Leslie! I love it!

Another image I photographed was featured in the fall edition of the magazine as well! Take a look HERE!

New Blog Post! Limelight Photography! Nikki and Lance are Married at the Don Cesar in St. Pete Beach, FL!

2010-12-09T10:10:00.000-08:00

Congratulations Nikki and Lance! The couple was married at the Don Cesar Beach Resort Thanksgiving weekend! Rain clouds loomed all day but the weather cleared in time for their beautiful beach ceremony! The bride and groom were surrounded by an intimate group of their family members and had just a sweet and love filled day! I am so glad to have met this wonderful couple and best of luck to the newlyweds! =)

To view the images click HERE!

New Blog Post! Limelight Photography! Dayna and Solly are Married at the Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach!

2010-12-02T10:08:00.000-08:00

What a gorgeous wedding! I didn't have the chance to meet Dayna and Solly before their big day but it was definitely a pleasure working with and getting to know the couple and their families better! They chose Clearwater Beach as their destination wedding location and made the trip down from Canada to celebrate in the beautiful Florida weather! We could not have asked for a more picture perfect day! Beautiful blue skies, soft sunlight and an amazing sunset!

Dayna and Solly chose to honor their Jewish religion by having a traditional ceremony on the Skytop Terrace of the Hyatt. Their ceremony had all the wonderful symbolic details that make a Jewish wedding unique and I just love the history and tradition that is incorporated into such a meaningful ceremony! I was awed by the love this couple has for one another!

Best wishes to the newlyweds! Mazel tov!

To view the images click HERE!

New Blog Post! Limelight Photography! Caroline and Andres are Married at the Mirror Lake Lyceum in St. Petersburg, FL!

2010-12-01T10:06:00.000-08:00

Caroline and Andres' wedding day was amazing! The couple chose to do a first look session because their wedding ceremony was late in the evening. I love when couples choose to do this! =) I feel that part of the stress and anxiety of a wedding day comes before the ceremony in anticipation of the first moment the bride and groom get to see each other. Making this moment a private one truly adds to the memories, experience, and calmness of their big day. Since the couple was getting ready at the Renaissance Vinoy, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to capture their first look in the lovely tea garden.

The couple chose the Mirror Lake Lyceum in downtown St. Petersburg to host their wedding. This is a wonderful venue as it has a large space for a ceremony and reception. The couple accented their reception with beautiful flowers and lighting. The couple brought in an amazing Spanish band to entertain guests during the reception and Caroline even had a beautiful second dress to wear during the party!

Congratulations to the newlyweds! =)

To view the images click HERE!

New Blog Post! Limelight Photography! Vanessa and Karl are Engaged!

2010-11-29T10:04:00.000-08:00

I had a great session with Vanessa and Karl as we wandered through downtown St. Pete and North Straub Park. I love shooting in this location as there is a good mixture of natural and urban elements to incorporate in photographs. This engagement is not just for Vanessa and Karl, but it is creating a new family! Karl has two great kids and the couple wanted to include them in our session! We were able to use some of the local banyan trees for great backdrops! After our mini session with the kids - Vanessa and Karl changed into evening style outfits and we took advantage of the great night time lighting around the downtown area. I found some amazing metal surface walls near the Chihuly exhibit that casted beautiful reflections of the couple. I had a great time working with them and I can't wait for their wedding at the Don Cesar in February!

To view the images click HERE!

New Blog Post! Limelight Photography! Casey and Jorge are Married at Davis Island Garden Club in Tampa, FL!

2010-11-22T10:03:00.000-08:00

Casey and Jorge were married in a beautiful ceremony and reception at The Davis Island Garden Club in Tampa! This wonderful couple chose to incorporate many personal touches to their wedding day to make it a truly unique experience! The country of Spain is a very special place for the couple so they chose to use this as a theme for their big day. Each table number was named for a Spanish city and every guest was treated to an elegant recipe card for Jorge's famous Sangria! =) They chose beautiful tones of purple and orange which gave their wedding a classic fall feeling, and the cold front that moved through Florida the night before gave us true fall temperatures! A big thanks to Casey and Jorge, and all their family and friends for bearing through the chilly evening air during our picture hour! You are all amazing! =)

Best wishes to the newlyweds!

To view the images click HERE!

New Blog Post! Limelight Photography! Leslie and Jeremy are Married at the Rusty Pelican in Tampa, FL!

2010-11-02T10:01:00.000-07:00

Leslie and Jeremy made the trip down from Oklahoma to host their wedding in the Sunshine State! =) They were treated to amazing fall Florida weather and a beautiful wedding day! Leslie was getting ready at the nearby Westin Hotel which is a new property in the Rocky Point area. I loved all the amazing details of this hotel such as the beautiful picture windows of the suite and some really great details in the lobby! =) I also love the Rusty Pelican for weddings - it's a beautiful spot to host an intimate ceremony and reception! Congratulations to the happy couple and thank you for including me on your big day! Best of luck to the newlyweds! =)

To view the images click HERE!

New Blog Post! Limelight Photography! Erika and Lonnie are Engaged!

2010-11-02T10:00:00.000-07:00

What a fun engagement session with Erika and Lonnie! Such a sweet couple! =) They both went to school and met at the University of Tampa so it made perfect sense to have their session on campus! I just love shooting there....UT has the most beautiful architecture, natural surroundings, and even a great view of the Tampa skyline! Congratulations to the happy couple! Can't wait for their wedding in April 2011!

To view the blog post click HERE!

New Blog Post! Limelight Photography! Nikki and Steve are Married!

2010-10-26T09:57:00.000-07:00

What a beautiful day for a wedding! Nikki and Steve were married at Christ the King Church and the Marriott Waterside in Tampa, FL! This amazing couple were so wonderful to work with and were surrounded by a great group of friends and family! Best wishes to the newlyweds! =)

To view the blog post click HERE!

Lisa and Joe are Married at Selby Gardens and The Gator Club in Sarasota, FL!

2010-10-21T13:46:00.001-07:00

What a beautiful wedding and amazing couple! Lisa and Joe were referred to me by a very dear friend of mine and they were so sweet and had just a beautiful wedding day! The ceremony was held at Selby Gardens which is a stunning botanical garden park and the reception was held on the private top floor of the Gator Club which is a funky night club on the well know Main St. strip in downtown Sarasota! Congratulations Lisa and Joe and thank you for letting me be a part of your big day! =)

PUBLISHED! Vertical Tampa Bay Online Magazine!

2010-10-15T14:41:00.000-07:00

Local musician Geri X was asked by the online magazine Vertical Tampa Bay to be highlighted in their "People Who Rock" feature for the Fall issue. I was honored when Geri asked me to personally photograph a session with her for the publication and for the album art for her most recent recording.

We headed out to Fort De Soto (one of my absolute favorite places to shoot portraits) on what I swear was the hottest day of the summer - but we were able to capture some really rockin' shots! The fort has some amazing natural backdrops and the most incredible water stained walls. I take many different types of clients there and always come away with some amazing portraits!

It is so fun to see my name and company in print and listed in the masthead! =)

New Blog Post! Limelight Photography ~ Donise and Kevin are Married! Favorite Images!

2010-10-13T13:28:00.000-07:00

I loved everything about this wedding and this couple! Donise and Kevin were so welcoming and so sweet! =) It was such a pleasure to photograph their big day on a beautiful Sunday afternoon at the Powel Crosley Estate! They were surrounded by so much love and support and there was an amazing energy that was present in all aspects of their wedding! I loved the couple's color choices and even though it was about 90 degrees it really looked like a fall wedding! =) Congratulations to the newlyweds and best of luck to you both! =)

To view the images click HERE!

New Blog Post! Limelight Photography ~ Jennifer and Chris are Married! ~ Favorite Images

2010-10-10T18:24:00.000-07:00

Jennifer and Chris were married at the Don Vicente Inn in Ybor City on a Friday evening. They had a beautiful ceremony and reception in the vintage lobby of the historic hotel and enjoyed a fun party in the company of their family and friends! Congratulations Jennifer and Chris! Your wedding was beautiful and best of luck in your future!

To view the blog post click HERE!!!!

Family Portraits : The Spencer's and The Newsome's in Charlotte, NC!

2010-09-30T18:33:00.001-07:00

Johanna and Roseanne ~ two of my very dear old friends from Waukesha ~ asked me to take portraits of their families up in Charlotte, NC! I was so flattered! =) I photographed Johanna's wedding last year and she and her husband Brian have been blessed with their new baby Liliana! I was so honored to take their first portraits together as a new family! =) Roseanne and her family also live in North Carolina so we all decided to make a weekend of it! I flew up for the weekend and I had such fun catching up with my girls, meeting Liliana, and finally meeting Roseanne's husband Brian! We had good food, great wine, amazing weather, and two very fun portrait sessions! Thanks ladies for bringing me up...it was such a fun time! Let's do it again soon! =)

Real Wedding : Kim and Ethan are Married at the Golden Mast in Okauchee, WI!

2010-09-30T09:09:00.000-07:00

I was absolutely thrilled when Kim and Ethan asked me to be their photographer for their wedding day! I have known Ethan since 7th grade and we were great friends in high school! We even went to Homecoming together as seniors...but only because neither of us had a date! =) That's definitely what friends are for! We lost touch over the years since graduating and I was so excited when we reconnected last year! I have had the pleasure of getting to know Kim over the last year and was so excited to photograph this couple's big day!

We were treated to an absolutely gorgeous early fall day in Wisconsin and it could not have been more perfect! The couple chose beautiful tones of navy blue and lime green to accent their day and the venue was beautifully decorated. This couple was all about having a good time and the guests were even treated to a Neil Diamond impersonator during the cocktail hour! It was fantastic!

I felt right at home working with these two! They welcomed me into their big day and their friends and family were so great to work with! Thank you both so much for including me and I could not be happier to have been there to share in your day and capture your portraits and memories!

I had so many favorite images from this amazing wedding ~ it was so hard to pick my favorites! Congratulations to the newlyweds!

Sandra and Rick are Engaged!

2010-09-28T11:03:00.000-07:00

I was so thrilled to work with Sandra and Rick for their engagement session in downtown Madison, WI! We had a beautiful day and I loved shooting around the Capital Hill! Rick is a very close family friend and is like a brother to me so I was so honored when he and Sandra asked me to be their photographer for their wedding Labor Day weekend 2011 in Wisconsin. This couple was so sweet and so fun to work with and they were such naturals in front of the camera ~ I can't wait for their wedding! =)

New Blog Post! Limelight Photograpy ~ Kristina and Matt are Married!

2010-09-22T18:53:00.000-07:00

Kristina and Matt were married over the beautiful Florida Labor Day weekend! The couple and their families headed down from South Carolina to celebrate along our sandy shores and were treated to amazing weather and a beautiful day! Congratulations to the happy couple! =)

Click HERE to view their blog post!

PUBLISHED! Limelight Photography ~ Ala Carte Event Pavillion

2010-09-16T19:27:00.000-07:00

I am thrilled that a wedding I photographed for Limelight Photography has been selected by the Ala Carte Pavilion in Tampa for their advertisement in The Knot and Brides magazines! I am very proud of this accomplishment and I look forward to seeing the ad in the upcoming issues!

Love Notes!

2010-08-19T04:15:00.000-07:00

It means SO much to me when a client sends a thank you note. It absolutely makes my day! I received these two notes below from Limelight Photography clients Monika and Tracey, and Jaime and Brad. Love the love! =)

I love Florida!

2010-07-25T21:15:00.000-07:00

Summer is usually a time of year that I tend to complain about the heat and how it's impossible to do anything around here without sweating! But summer is also one of my favorite times of the year here in Florida because I absolutely love the evening thunderstorms and the AMAZING sunsets that usually follow! We have lived on the water now since February and I have been anxiously waiting for the dramatic summer time sunsets and we were treated to some real beauty a few nights ago. The colors were breathtaking. Enjoy!

New Blog Post! Limelight Photography ~ Monika and Tracey are Married! Favorite Images!

2010-07-25T21:09:00.001-07:00

Monika and Tracey were married on a beautiful sunny day at the Ala Carte Pavilion in Tampa Florida! I had such a great time shooting with this easy going and fun loving couple! They chose beautiful details and elegant uplighting to accent their reception and the couple danced the night away! I loved so many of their images I had such a hard time choosing my favorites! Best of luck to the newlyweds!

To view the blog post click HERE!

Sarah and John are Married!

2010-07-20T08:51:00.000-07:00

I love photographing family weddings! I was asked by my sister in law Sarah to photograph her wedding dinner reception at Karl Ratzch's restaurant in Milwaukee, WI. Sarah and John live in California and held their ceremony in San Diego. The couple decided to host two receptions, one for their family in Wisconsin and a second reception locally in California coming up in October! Congratulations to the happy couple and I can't wait to do it again in Cali! =)

Kim and Ethan are Engaged!

2010-07-14T18:39:00.000-07:00

It was SO much fun working with my friend Ethan and his fiancee' Kim for their engagement session! I have know Ethan "E" since I was in 7th grade and to be able to photograph his wedding day is so exciting for me! It was so great to get to know Kim better as well! The couple is getting married in September in Wisconsin. I love traveling for weddings and I am excited to be able to go to my hometown for another wedding! For the couple's session we headed out to the Fox River boardwalk and then to Lake Nagawikca for a few sunset shots. We were treated to a fabulous sunset even though we had a few sprinkles! I can't wait to work with the couple again for their big day! =)

New Blog Post! Limelight Photography ~ Cindy and Mark are Married!

2010-06-29T13:00:00.000-07:00

Beautiful couple...amazing wedding...gorgeous location...Cindy and Mark's wedding had it all! The couple chose an intimate wedding and reception at the Ritz Carlton in Sarasota. They surrounded themselves by their closest friends and family and you could really feel the love in the air! Congratulations to the newlyweds!

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New Blog Post! Limelight Photography ~ Monika and Tracey are Engaged!

2010-06-29T12:58:00.000-07:00

I had a great time shooting with Monika and Tracey at Sunken Gardens! We just about melted in the 90+ degree heat but they were troopers and made it through! The Gardens make a great place for an engagement session! There are never ending places to shoot and we probably only made through about half of the park. Monika and Tracey are getting married next month at the Ala Carte Pavilion in Tampa! I am looking forward to their big day! =)

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New Blog Post! Limelight Photography ~ Marlyn and Michael are Engaged!

2010-06-29T12:52:00.000-07:00

I had the opportunity to work with Marlyn and Michael for their engagement session in New York City! What an amazing trip! The couple brought along their Weimaraner puppy Mason for a few pictures! What a sweet pup! He is still a baby so he didn't really want to cooperate for us, but it really didn't matter because some of the pics with him in it are SO sweet! The couple chose the beautiful landscape of Central Park for their session and I loved it! Such an amazing park and so well maintained! I love the shots with the city in the background and I especially love the unique rock formations that are all over the park. Thanks again to Marlyn and Michael for inviting me up to the Big Apple for a great session! =)

To view their blog post click HERE!

New Blog Post! Limelight Photography ~ Erica and Scott are Engaged!

2010-06-29T12:50:00.001-07:00

What a fun couple and such a great location! We met at River Hills Park in Temple Terrace and had an absolutely beautiful evening! Erica and Scott are planning their April 2011 wedding at the Isla Del Sol Yacht and Country Club in St. Petersburg! I am excited to work with the happy couple again!

To view their blog post click HERE!!!

I Heart New York!

2010-06-27T06:14:00.000-07:00

How do I love New York? Let me count the ways...... This city is FABULOUS! I was invited up to the Big Apple by my wonderful Limelight Photography clients Marlyn and Michael to shoot their engagement session in Central Park! The couple lives in New York and since they are getting married in Florida ~ they really wanted their engagement session where they live! I was so excited to go and I decided to spend a couple extra days playing tourist. My mom has never been so I invited her along to experience one of my favorite places. It was so fun...and I can't wait until I get to go back! =)

Imaging USA and Professional Photographer Magazine!

2010-06-25T05:37:00.000-07:00

I was lucky enough to be able to attend Imaging USA 2010 in Nashville, TN last January with my fellow Limelight Photography team members. As a reward for reaching our 2009 goals the whole crew headed up for the conference. I attended some amazing classes and soaked up all the energy that can only come from the largest Professional Photography conference in the country! Next year the event will be in San Antonio - and a picture of me and fellow Limelighter Christi Curtis ended up in the ad for next year's event! =) So Cool!

Tracy and Mike are Married at St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Renaissance Place : Milwaukee, WI.

2010-06-10T14:11:00.000-07:00

What can I say about this wedding?

It's really hard for me to find the words to describe the true honor it is to be asked to capture the wedding day memories for those that I hold so dear to me. I was so excited last Christmas when I got the call from my amazing cousin Tracy that she was engaged! I couldn't wait for the opportunity to get this girl in front of my camera! She is SO cute with a smile and laugh that will light up your heart!

Tracy and I have always been close and to shoot her wedding meant so much to me! We are only a year apart and literally grew up together. Since our Mom's are sisters and our Dad's were great friends our families spent a lot of time together when we were kids. So many of my memories from when I young involve hanging out together so not only is Tracy my family, she is also a great friend!

To watch her big day through my lens was such a great experience. It was also so wonderful to meet and work with Mike, her new husband and to be witness to the pure love and happiness that this couple has for one another. I was so honored when Mike gave a toast to the entire wedding reception and during his speech thanked me for being their photographer! It was amazing!

All my love to the new Mr. and Mrs. Joynt...may all your dreams come true!

Jessie and Mike are Engaged!

2010-06-05T08:49:00.000-07:00

I had such an amazing trip to Wisconsin! I was thrilled to work with my cousin Jessie and her fiancee' Mike for their engagement session. We had a lot of fun and they were so easy to photograph! I can't wait to shoot their wedding! The couple was so comfortable together and really had a great time and were up for anything. They kept laughing at me because I was getting so dirty! When I shoot I tend to lay down on the ground to get some interesting perspectives and for one of the shots I laid down in a huge dirt pile! We shot into the twilight hours which is one of my favorite times of the day to shoot and ended up with some great images! Congrats Jessie and Mike and may you have a wonderful engagement! Excited for your wedding! =)

Welcome to the World Baby Avery!

2010-06-04T06:44:00.001-07:00

What a fun session with my beautiful cousin Kaydi, her husband Adam and their tiny little peanut Avery! Avery was so tired and in some shots could barely keep her eyes open, but we got a few smiles out of her and she was so cute! Congratulations Kaydi and Adam on your new addition and may you have many amazing moments together as a new family!

New Blog Post! Limelight Photography ~ Jaime and Brad are Married! Favorite Images!

2010-05-31T08:10:00.000-07:00

I was thrilled to work with Jaime and Brad for their wedding day!

This amazing couple chose the Hillbrook Inn in the mountains of West Virginia for their big day and we were treated to absolutely beautiful weather! It was sunny and cool - well cool for Florida standards! The couple chose unique details to accent their wedding. My favorite detail were the buttons they created with great nicknames for each guest to wear! The example below was for the mothers of the bride and groom. There was also a button with the couple's wedding date and monogram. Jaime was stunning in her gorgeous wedding gown, but she also had fun by changing into a vintage inspired cocktail dress during the reception! Accented by the birdcage in her hair she was pure glamour!

My favorite part of their wedding was that they chose their boxer puppy Reba to be their ring bearer! She is SO cute, and has to be the most well behaved boxer I have ever met!

Congratulations to the happy couple!

A special thank you to Ashley Summers from Table 6 Productions for a beautiful wedding and all her help along the way!

To view their images click HERE!

New Blog Post! Limelight Photography ~ Melanie and Tony are Married! Favorite Images!

2010-05-31T08:08:00.000-07:00

Melanie and Tony were married on a beautiful sunny evening at the Ocean Key Resort in Key West, FL! I had the opportunity to work with the bride's family previously a few years ago when Melanie's sister Lindsey was married! Both the bride and groom and their families were a pleasure to work with and they had a beautiful wedding! Best of luck to the newlyweds!

To view their images click HERE!

New Blog Post! Limelight Photography ~ Amy and Brad are Married! Favorite Images!

2010-05-31T08:04:00.000-07:00

Amy and Brad flew in from the Windy City to have their wedding in beautiful sunny Florida! I had an amazing time working with this couple and their wonderful families! I grew up in the Mid West as well and during the getting ready process with Amy I discovered that I went to middle school with one of Amy's closest friends! Kelly thought she recognized me and it suddenly hit me that we knew each other! =) What a small world! Amy and Brad were so kind and gracious and so in love with one another! Their wedding was a breeze to shoot and I had a great time with the couple! Best of luck to the newlyweds!

To view their images click HERE!

New Blog Post! Limelight Photography ~ Nikki and Eric are Married! Favorite Images!

2010-05-31T08:02:00.001-07:00

Nikki and Eric were married at the Powel Crosley Estate in Sarasota! This property is one of my favorite places to shoot and I absolutely love how the wood tones and architecture really compliment a wedding! Nikki was stunning in her vintage style gown and the couple enjoyed gorgeous weather for their ceremony and intimate, formal reception! The couple put a lot of thought into their choices of details and florals and the ceremony and reception were just beautiful! Best of luck to the newlyweds! =)

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New Blog Post! Limelight Photography ~ Cathy and Grant are Married! Favorite Images!

2010-05-31T07:57:00.000-07:00

Cathy and Grant were married on a beautiful afternoon at St. Mary's Catholic Church and Avila Country Club in Tampa! The bride and groom were ready for a great time and really had fun at their wedding! I had so much fun working with them and wish the newlyweds the best! =)

To view their images click HERE!

PUBLISHED! On The Cover of a Magazine.... Space Coast Bride and Groom ~ Limelight Photography

2010-05-31T07:16:00.001-07:00

I MADE THE COVER OF A MAGAZINE!!!!!

I am so excited that an image I shot for Limelight Photography has been featured on the May cover of Space Coast Bride and Groom Magazine! This publication helps brides and grooms plan fabulous weddings on the East Coast of Florida.

I worked with Megan and Marc last August for their wedding held at the Powel Crosley mansion in Sarasota. This beautiful shot was taken in front of the famous Florida Banyan trees making the perfect backdrop for this gorgeous couple's romantic bride and groom session and a perfect image to help describe planning a green and eco-friendly wedding!

Take a look at Megan and Marc's fabulous wedding day from the Powel Crosley HERE!

New Blog Post! Limelight Photography ~ Gianna and Carson are Married! Favorite Images!

2010-05-31T06:57:00.000-07:00

What a beautiful day for a beach wedding! I had an amazing time working with Gianna and Carson and their wonderful families for their big day! Honeymoon Island made the picture perfect backdrop for this couple's intimate ceremony and reception and these two really had so much fun just being together and in love! I had a great time capturing the moments between the couple and their parents, friends, and their daughter Hannah! I was also pleasantly surprised when Carson sang a beautiful song to Gianna in front of their entire wedding! Amazing! Best of luck to the newlyweds and thank you for allowing me to capture your wedding day memories!

To view their images click HERE!

New Blog Post! Limelight Photography ~ Caroline and Andres are Engaged! Favorite Images!

2010-05-31T06:39:00.000-07:00

What a fun session with Caroline and Andres in downtown St. Pete! The couple wanted to include their bright red Vespa in their session which I thought was SO cute! They love spending time in downtown St. Pete and at Ceviche's so we tried to include some of those elements in the shots - especially the famous banyan trees! I am looking forward to working with the couple again in November for their wedding day!

To view their images click HERE!