Wow, these last few weeks have been crazy and I am a little behind with posting a sneak peek but here it is!
Amanda and David, you are beautiful!
Love, Tif
Elizabeth and Marshall are hitched!
All of the people that are closest to Elizabeth call her Ed. And “unique wedding” doesn’t even begin to accurately describe the wedding that Ed and Marshall planned for March 27, 2010. The wedding was held on their property (you remember the engagement photos!)
Coca Cola in the glass bottle, Gus dog was the best man, river putting, the bride wore boots under her wedding dress, the groom wore flip flops with his tux, the flower girls in tutu’s and high top chuck tailors, a swing, poetry, lots of prayers and lots of tears, a private comment made by the bride before she realized her new husband was mic’d and the videographer was listening in, a bouquet made of succulent plants and yellow balls, bales of hay covered in quilts offered guest seating during the ceremony, sparklers, bubbles, special wood pedestals that Elizabeth’s dad carved by hand held red velvet, chunky monkey, chocolate mint and vanilla cupcakes… but the most abundant of everything was lots ‘n lots of LOVE.
The bride and groom collaborated with their friend/caterer Josh to bring some of their favorite foods to the reception. Talk about creative! Brown’s BBQ specially delivered from the grooms favorite restaurant in South Carolina, Mac ‘n cheese, an asian noodle station complete with take out boxes and chopsticks, Ahi tuna with wasabi slaw shooters, a grits station with mason jars, cheese, shrimp, bacon, peppers, onions (fill it up and shake to mix), tomato bisque shooters with a grilled cheese triangle wedge stuck in the top, . The kids station had cheeseburger sliders and french fry cups.
The drink station featured four tantalizing selections:
“Something old” ~ Crown and Ginger
“Something new” ~ Skyy Vodka – San Pellegrino – sweet ‘n sour mix
“Something borrowed” ~ Hot Gekkeikan Saki
“Something blue” ~ Champagne and Curacao
The reception was at the Cedar House Inn in St. Augustine. The owner Cindy is such a wonderful host. She was on top of every detail! This B&B was adorable, and the perfect location in downtown St. Augustine.
Needless to say, I was oh so happy to be a part of this beautiful event! I wish these two amazing people a long life together, in love.
Love, Tif
xo
Don’t be a tease…
Well, ok… unless you are teasing some awesome wedding photos that you can’t wait to share!
Should have more posted tomorrow, but until then, enjoy the tease!
Love, Tif
Adrian and Will are in LOVE!
I recently got an email from a Adrian telling me she needed someone to photograph her engagement shots and our mutual friend Jenny K. had recommended me (thank you Jenny! xoxo).
These two were so beautiful together. They knew right away that they were meant for each other. If they had their way, they probably would’ve been married already but Adrian’s dad (Mr. John Delaney) encouraged them to wait. It was definitely difficult for Will, but he held out for just under a year before surprising Adrian with his mom’s diamond (which she recognized in the dark on the beach the night he proposed). This girl is good!
Our fun date began in Neptune Beach at Adrian’s parents house. It is such an important place to Adrian, because her mom grew up in that house (so cool!). Adrian was rocking some fun, sexy shoes for our shoot (which I always recommend).
Will is definitely a lucky guy! Look at how beautiful Adrian is!
And Will is adorable too! Especially when he is looking into Adrian’s eyes.
We headed up to the Neptune/Atlantic Beach crossing to revisit some of their special places. They had their first date at Mezza Luna so we snuck inside to snap a few intimate photos.
As we made our way to the beach, Will did a quick reenactment of his proposal to Adrian.
And this one says it all. Will wrote “I love you Adrian Milford” (her new last name) in the sand.
I just love them and wish them so much happiness in their future, together!
Love, Tif
Life is what you make it
Every so often, a brilliant opportunity drops right in your lap.
Or at least that’s what I thought nearly a year ago when I received a phone call from Sally Hogshead.
Having previously worked in the advertising industry, I knew exactly who she was.
She was legendary. A trailblazer. An award winner.
So you can imagine my surprise when she phones me up to say she loves my work.
That it is unlike any other photography in Jacksonville. It has a west coast feel.
(wow. did Sally Hogshead just say that to me?)
She continued on about a new book she was in the final stages of writing
and said she would love for me to shoot her author photo. (She dug me!)
Within a month I was shooting her publicity photos.
She (of course) was great. Full of energy and spunk. She had a vibrancy that was palpable.
As we went through the images after the shoot, she playfully said
“When Vanity Fair does a story on me about my new book, will you photograph it?”
Without hesitation, I said yes.
After all, it’s all about dreaming big, isn’t it?
You will never achieve that which you do not already believe!
Her book is called Fascinate and it is finally ready. It will be in stores on Feb. 9 and the build up to it has been astounding. But who could expect anything less from Miss Sally. She is a brilliant marketer.
She even created an online test for readers to figure out what their fascination triggers are.
If you have a few minutes, you should try it out.
But be warned, you will come away from it wanting to buy that book!
It’s interesting the way life works. The way we happen upon random opportunities, that seemingly fall into our laps.
And we eventually come to realize that life is what you make it and it’s all about what you do when opportunity comes calling.
Love, Tif
Amanda and David are in love.
They met in church. Amanda was performing in the musical Superheroes and David was the sound man.
He remembers seeing her legs from the window of the sound booth and that sight made him sit up a little straighter.
“Who is that?” he wondered.
Pretty soon, she caught wind of his interest and decided to make sure he knew she was interested too.
It was a little like love at first sight because there are times in your life when you just know something is right.
This was one of those times and they are adorable together.
We met in St. Augustine for a little fun in the sun.
These two love birds LOVE ice cream and you absolutely cannot walk by Kilwin’s in St. Augustine without the amazing scent beckoning you in for a bite!
David picked up a little good luck at the ice cream shop in the form of one lovely lady bug.
Then we interrupted the regularly scheduled programming for a little Coca Cola plug.
These two cuties are always laughing, joking and being silly with each other.
They planned ahead and brought bikes to the shoot. I absolutely love when my clients bring props!
We left the downtown area and headed for Villano Beach, just in time for sunset. David was taking a little too long to get dressed, so I had to call him out. I think Amanda enjoyed that.
David wasted no time taking Amanda onto his shoulder and swinging her around in the sand.
Amanda wanted to flex a little muscle too, so she invited David to piggy back… which lasted for about a second before she crumpled into the sand in laughter.
elizabeth and marshall are in love.
Their’s was a slow building love that began 8 years ago. They went to school together, became best friends, and eventually fell in love. You can feel their easiness with each other. That soft, deeply caring adoration. The kind you just know will carry them into forever-more, together.
This day began at their house, and I just have to say, when I walked into the backyard the only word that came to mind was WOW. I felt like I had just walked into some hidden paradise that only they know.
Water, sunsets, brush, trees. The perfect place to begin their next chapter.
Their sweet dog Gus joined us for a bit, supervising the shoot.
Elizabeth had the most adorable ampersand that she wanted to incorporate into the photos to help tell the story.
When Marshall proposed, he went into the backyard and put together a picnic in the ultimate romantic setting under their favorite tree, complete with table and chairs and strung up lights. Now every time they walk into the backyard, that incredible memory will fill their hearts. Perfection.
One of their favorite things to do is take the canoes out on the water as the sun goes down, so
Marshall wanted to capture them together in the water as part of this shoot.
A brilliant idea that made their story even more personal and unique.
Next we made our way to downtown St. Augustine. It’s the time of year when the city decorates the downtown area with a million lights and leaves them up for two months. It’s called the Night of Lights and it is oh so romantic if you’ve never been.
The thing I love most about photographing couples is getting to see the love in their eyes when they look at each other. That non-verbal communication is the best!
Elizabeth was rocking some phenomenal red shoes!
This is my favorite shot. It has such a whimsical fairy tale feel to it. I’d say it sums it up nicely…
Elizabeth and Marshall are in love.
New York, New York
It’s true, there are a million and one wonderful things about New York, but sitting up near the top of any list should be New York in the fall. Rich colors, brisk weather, the sun shining down to warm your skin ever so slightly. There is just something special about walking through Central Park, hand in hand with someone you love. Snuggling up tight as a swift breeze moves through, carrying on it crimson, orange and yellow leaves. It’s poetic really, like that soundtrack that plays in your head automatically when something cool is happening.
It was definitely a busy trip with non-stop meetings Thursday and Friday. But Saturday was all ours (that boy and I). A day for exploring, enjoying, relaxing. The one thing we didn’t plan on was the rain. A gentle, continuous misting all day long and into the night. But as night fell, something beautiful happened. I saw NY in a whole new light. As a reflection of itself. Bright vibrant colors painting the streets, sidewalks and puddles.
The softer side of that hard New York edge.
I usually travel to NY once a year and always seem to find something new to love.
But this time was different. A tranquility was found in the streets of NY, and that is not something you find every day.
I LOVE NY.
Love, Tif
Emily and Mark are in love.
You know when you are in the presence of love, you can feel it. You can see it. You can drink it in.
Today I did just that. Emily, Mark and their amazing dog Elphie gave me a little glimpse into who they are as a couple. A beautifully perfect couple overflowing with love for each other.
As we walked around Atlantic Beach, we came across the most fabulous lamp on the sidewalk.
Emily’s playful side took over. Isn’t she adorable?
Will you look at the way he looks at her? Love… that’s all.
The tenderness that they shared was so pure and genuine.
This is one of those moments that I love to capture in a photo. The look in her eyes is so telling.
Emily tells me that people call her “Elaine” from Seinfeld for her mad dancing skills.
She gave us a little taste, and I’ve gotta say, I was in awe. She’s got some serious moves.
Then Mark got into the fun and worked a few sweet moves of his own.
And this is their sweet little baby, Elphie. What a love bug, she was!
The sun took on a silky glow as it set on our day and the ocean was almost iridescent.
An amazing end to a wonderful day spent with two people in love.
I can’t wait to see them get married!
Love, Tif
December 2, 2009 - 2:44 am - Lovely Pictures! The Love between you two were captured in this pics. Thanks for sharing these with me :o)
November 17, 2009 - 10:36 pm - Amazing what you can catch in a photograph! These are BEAUTIFUL.
November 17, 2009 - 5:41 am - These are great! My fave is the one of the two of you holding hands in front of the green door, LOVE it!
November 17, 2009 - 4:54 am - Wonderful. Mark and Emily look absolutely amazing in love. Time to make it happen.
November 17, 2009 - 2:29 am - What a couple! Thank you for sharing these! Hard to imagine Miss Em engaged and getting married!
November 16, 2009 - 10:42 pm - tif- these are beautiful! I can tell you truly made mark and em feel really comfortable. thanks for sharing! can't wait for the wedding ;)
Birthday’s are great!
My sweet little girl is 9. The time has flown by so fast. Now when I slip into her room to wake her in the morning, I am in awe at how quickly she is growing up. Her legs are a little longer, her eyes are a little wider, and her smile still brightens my day, every time I see it.
The pictures of a person’s life serve to remind us of the wonderful memories and moments we shared together.
So you can imagine how much I enjoy seizing her moments. And lucky for me, she loves the camera. She never really had a choice… it was documenting her life, minute by minute, from the day of her birth. She may have even called it momma once or twice because it is a part of me, just as she is.
She is herself in front of my lens, therefore, I capture her soul with each click of the shutter.
This is my love, Madison, on her birthday.
I enjoyed a Lemon Drop cupcake (incredible!) while Madison had a pumpkin cupcake at Cami Cakes!
At Memorial Park we met up for a special “Where The Wild Things Are” photo shoot
with an amazing photographer and friend, Leigh Ann Sullivan. Can’t wait to see those photos!
Madison’s friend Sydney joined us for a little silly face time and some Al’s Pizza.
And one last shot of my girl. Happy Birthday Madison!
Love, Tif (mommy)
October 22, 2009 - 8:24 am - she is adorable, tif! I can't believe how big she's getting! would love to see you guys soon. xo
by Tif
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