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Newlywed Session ~ Watercolor Resort

January 19, 2012

Ashley and Porter were just married this past year, and they contacted me because they had never had engagement photos taken and really wanted some images to document this time in their lives.  We headed over to gorgeous Watercolor Resort and enjoyed a magical (and warm!) winter evening running around laughing and shooting until after the sun set:)

 

14 Comments

  • CJ Wilkes · Posted January 20, 2012 at 1:25 am · Link · Reply

    What a darling couple!!! I love her smile :) My favorite shots are the ones on the beach. Such a perfect location. You really capture the feeling of love is in the air!

  • Megan · Posted January 20, 2012 at 1:36 am · Link · Reply

    These are incredible! Seriously, gorgeous images of a gorgeous couple. These are truly stunning.

  • Rhonda · Posted January 20, 2012 at 1:42 am · Link · Reply

    Gorgeous couple .. and images!! Love the ones with the pup .. and the beach shots!

  • Liz · Posted January 20, 2012 at 3:55 am · Link · Reply

    Fabulous! I LOVE that first sunset shot! What a beautiful couple. And obviously so in love.

  • Kristin · Posted January 20, 2012 at 4:28 pm · Link · Reply

    I recognize that beautiful watercolor location! My family has a vacation home there. These images are stunning of such a beautiful couple!

  • Yana · Posted January 20, 2012 at 6:03 pm · Link · Reply

    What a beautiful couple! They seem so fun and happy. I love all of these!!

  • Liz · Posted January 20, 2012 at 9:06 pm · Link · Reply

    These are just beautiful, and are they the cutest couple ever??! Looove her shoes!

  • Liz · Posted January 20, 2012 at 9:08 pm · Link · Reply

    These are just gorgeous and the couple is so cute!! Loooove her shoes!

  • Krissy Allori · Posted January 20, 2012 at 9:51 pm · Link · Reply

    Gorgeous, as always! Stunning couple. LOVE the beach shots.

  • Jackie · Posted January 20, 2012 at 11:49 pm · Link · Reply

    These are incredibly gorgeous!! Wonderful!

  • erica · Posted January 21, 2012 at 10:13 pm · Link · Reply

    what gorgeous shots of a beautiful couple. great work!!

  • Salina J · Posted January 21, 2012 at 10:15 pm · Link · Reply

    Gorgeous couple! Love these, I think my favorite is the one where he’s holding her on the beach. Amazing sky!

  • Lisa Holloway · Posted January 22, 2012 at 12:57 am · Link · Reply

    This couple is just STUNNING! I LOVE the pictures of them on the beach…that sunset…wow! They look so happy and so in love! Amazing work!

  • dsr · Posted January 25, 2012 at 3:39 am · Link · Reply

    What a beautiful couple! Love your beach pictures! Your sunset is gorgeous!

Beach Fun ~ Panama City Engagement

January 11, 2012

I had a blast at Heather and Adam’s engagement shoot on Shell Island!!!  It was such a gorgeous spot, and extra special because it’s the same place Adam proposed to Heather after a boat trip and a romantic beachside picnic:)  These two are so fun, I can’t wait for their wedding in a few months at Tops’l Resort!

 

 

12 Comments

  • Liz · Posted January 11, 2012 at 8:17 pm · Link · Reply

    These look so fun! I LOVE the shadow image. And her eyes are beautiful.

  • Kori · Posted January 11, 2012 at 9:01 pm · Link · Reply

    These are gorgeous and look like so much fun! The first 2 are definitely my favorites!

  • Leslie · Posted January 11, 2012 at 9:38 pm · Link · Reply

    These are absolutely amazing!!!

  • Chrissy Torney · Posted January 12, 2012 at 1:22 am · Link · Reply

    Fun, fun, fun!! What a gorgeous session and couple!

  • Tiffany Bender · Posted January 12, 2012 at 4:01 am · Link · Reply

    Love the fun angles!

  • Joan · Posted January 12, 2012 at 5:32 pm · Link · Reply

    Just beautiful. Love the fisheye lens ones!

  • Megan · Posted January 12, 2012 at 6:29 pm · Link · Reply

    I love these. What fun! They are so obviously in love.

  • Lynn · Posted January 12, 2012 at 9:54 pm · Link · Reply

    There is so much fun just bursting from these pictures! What a good looking couple too. Love them all. Beautifully taken and processed.

  • Leanne · Posted January 12, 2012 at 10:48 pm · Link · Reply

    Gorgeous session of a gorgeous couple. Love them!

  • Yana · Posted January 13, 2012 at 11:32 pm · Link · Reply

    Stunning! Your clarity and processing are beautiful. They look so happy and in love!

  • Amanda · Posted January 15, 2012 at 1:57 pm · Link · Reply

    Oh to be at the beach on this chilly day! I just love them all, and this couple is so fun and natural in all the shots.

  • CJ Wilkes · Posted January 18, 2012 at 3:24 pm · Link · Reply

    I love the ones with them splashing and playing around in the water! Gorgeous! Love the fisheye as well. How fun!

Run Away With Me… ~ Sandestin Hilton Wedding

January 9, 2012

There is not much more romantic than Cindy and Tim’s elopement on the beach at the Sandestin Hilton Resort.  Just him, her, the pastor, and one witness.

6 Comments

  • Liz · Posted January 11, 2012 at 8:15 pm · Link · Reply

    Beautiful! Such a romantic idea.

  • Chloe Ramirez · Posted January 11, 2012 at 8:39 pm · Link · Reply

    Wow! The color in this is fabulous!!! I adore elopements so sweet and intimate

  • Joan · Posted January 12, 2012 at 5:33 pm · Link · Reply

    Just perfect!!!

  • mollie · Posted January 12, 2012 at 9:33 pm · Link · Reply

    love your lighting- this is beautiful!

  • Leanne · Posted January 12, 2012 at 10:48 pm · Link · Reply

    What a special image of such a magical moment.

  • Katie Lou · Posted January 13, 2012 at 3:30 pm · Link · Reply

    WOW! The lighting in this is awesome.. I love the mood too. Awesome capture.

Leo is Two! ~ Columbus, Mississippi

January 4, 2012

I love repeat clients!  I have been so fortunate since I moved back to the states to reunite with many of the families I had photographed prior to moving overseas.  It is so rewarding to watch these children and families grow and to be a part of documenting these precious times.  Here is little Leo, who I hadn’t seen since his one-year photos on my last trip.  He has become such a sweet and adorable curious two year old, and it was so great to see all the changes a short year can bring.  I’m looking forward to meeting his new little sister, who will be making an appearance before too long…:)

 

10 Comments

  • Julie Kraai · Posted January 4, 2012 at 5:41 pm · Link · Reply

    Oh my goodness – he is so cute I can barely stand it! I love the location that you chose, as well. These are stunning!

  • sally · Posted January 4, 2012 at 5:58 pm · Link · Reply

    just gorgeous photos, love them ALL. How fun to get to watch these beautiful people grow up.

  • April · Posted January 4, 2012 at 7:11 pm · Link · Reply

    Awww he is cuch a cutie:) Especially is quiet little expression in that last shot. I think my favorite is the one of them all together in front of that fountain looking statue. What a great shot!

  • Barbara Gable · Posted January 4, 2012 at 8:07 pm · Link · Reply

    My favorite people! I can’t believe how big Leo is getting!

  • Elle · Posted January 4, 2012 at 10:08 pm · Link · Reply

    Such sweet expressions you captured! Gorgeous color and processing! I love the family ones with Leo on his daddy’s back – priceless! :)

  • Kristin · Posted January 5, 2012 at 5:41 pm · Link · Reply

    Gorgeous lighting! Looks like a great session with a sweet family! Great job!

  • Lynn · Posted January 5, 2012 at 10:03 pm · Link · Reply

    I love the beautiful rich colours in your shots. He’s such a little cutie and I’m sure he’ll make a wonderful brother.

  • Katie Lou · Posted January 6, 2012 at 6:07 pm · Link · Reply

    He has the best eyes! What a handsome little man! Love the images of him as well as the family pictures!

  • Helen Savage · Posted January 8, 2012 at 3:53 pm · Link · Reply

    Fantastic session, I really love those deep rich colours. Such a cute little boy and you seem to have captured his personality so well.

  • Jeni · Posted January 8, 2012 at 8:28 pm · Link · Reply

    Love the gorgeous colors in these. What a cutie pie he is! I really like the family shots.

Jamie and Cody ~ Pensacola Engagement

December 18, 2011

I met up with Jamie and Cody out at Bay Bluffs Park in Pensacola.  Little did I know, there would be a third subject tagging along for their engagement session…their adorable new dachshund puppy, Freckles!

11 Comments

  • Megan · Posted December 18, 2011 at 2:53 pm · Link · Reply

    I absolutely love the natural playfulness you captured here. These are really great!

  • Lynn · Posted December 18, 2011 at 3:22 pm · Link · Reply

    Really lovely pictures of a happy couple. That dog is adorable too!

  • Elle · Posted December 18, 2011 at 3:51 pm · Link · Reply

    How fun! Great work!! The last picture is too cute!!

  • Jeni · Posted December 18, 2011 at 8:37 pm · Link · Reply

    Gogeous couple, and that puppy is about the cutest thing I’ve ever seen! I love the close up of their faces with the pup :)

  • Tessa Rice · Posted December 19, 2011 at 2:36 am · Link · Reply

    I love these! That puppy is too sweet as well! Great emotion and affection!

  • Susan Bartolini · Posted December 19, 2011 at 4:10 pm · Link · Reply

    Aw, what a sweet couple. You really captured their connection. I love the second to last one of them smiling at each other.

  • Shawna Shenette · Posted December 19, 2011 at 9:27 pm · Link · Reply

    SOOOO gorgeous! And the couple looks pretty good too. LOL! I love the puppy, though…and you did a great job.

  • Amanda · Posted December 20, 2011 at 5:48 pm · Link · Reply

    What a fun and casual couple. They seemed completely comfortable in front of your lens.

  • Lila · Posted December 21, 2011 at 6:30 pm · Link · Reply

    These are so sweet and carefree! Fabulous work, Alexis!!

  • Leanne · Posted December 22, 2011 at 9:33 am · Link · Reply

    What gorgeous images of a beautiful couple. I love the interaction you have captured between them.

  • Anna · Posted December 22, 2011 at 12:01 pm · Link · Reply

    So very beautiful!!! Love. love. love them all and I absolutely love how they included their little puppy on the session!

Winter Blooms

December 12, 2011

This is my favorite spot in Navarre to photograph little ones!  It’s still blooming and beautiful even in November:)  Here are a few favorites from my session with this delightful family of three.  We were so fortunate to have a happy baby, soft evening light, and then a glorious sunset:)

Winter Blooms · December 12, 2011 · 7:36 pm · babies, families · Add Comment

13 Comments

  • Tiffany Bender · Posted December 12, 2011 at 7:54 pm · Link · Reply

    What lovely colors and such a happy baby! Great images

  • Emily · Posted December 12, 2011 at 8:12 pm · Link · Reply

    What a sweet little thing! Love the colors, and LOVE the sunset!

  • PamN · Posted December 12, 2011 at 10:37 pm · Link · Reply

    She sure looks like Daddy!!! They will love these even more as the years go by!

  • Megan · Posted December 13, 2011 at 12:32 am · Link · Reply

    What a cutie! I love how natural these are.

  • Lisa Holloway · Posted December 13, 2011 at 7:06 am · Link · Reply

    BEAUTIFUL family, and my gosh, what a happy baby! She is so sweet! I adore the colors in these pics…makes me wish for warmer days. Gorgeous work!

  • Elle · Posted December 13, 2011 at 8:23 am · Link · Reply

    Gorgeous!! Beautiful processing and adorable smiles you captured!!

  • Katherine Durham · Posted December 13, 2011 at 5:06 pm · Link · Reply

    What a beautiful family! I love the colors and how fun these all are!

  • Lynn · Posted December 14, 2011 at 1:10 pm · Link · Reply

    These are soooo sweet! It’s obvious how much these two adore their precious little girl. Gorgeous pictures.

  • Shawna Shenette · Posted December 14, 2011 at 2:03 pm · Link · Reply

    These are fabulous! Your location is gorgeous and this family is soooo cute! LOVE them!

  • Corine Tran · Posted December 14, 2011 at 3:03 pm · Link · Reply

    Gorgeous family! Love your lighting and all the variety.

  • Jeni · Posted December 14, 2011 at 3:51 pm · Link · Reply

    Beautiful colors! I love that her outfit coordinated with the flowers :) Love that silhouette too! Gorgeous work.

  • Amanda · Posted December 16, 2011 at 9:45 pm · Link · Reply

    What a cutie! I just love the happiness you captured in this family.

  • Leanne · Posted December 17, 2011 at 11:53 pm · Link · Reply

    What a gorgeous Family. I love the interaction you have captured between this loved child and her parents. Memories that will last a lifetime.

Me and You in a Red Canoe ~ Steinhatchee Wedding

December 8, 2011

I had so much fun at April and Erin’s riverside wedding at Steinhatchee River Landing.  A beautiful ceremony by the river, followed by a fun, family oriented reception in a green-and-purple-bedecked tent with a delicious dinner and a magician for entertainment!  The newlyweds even took a little canoe trip for some private time before the party started…

April and Erin decided to do a “First Look” before the ceremony began.

 

11 Comments

  • sally · Posted December 8, 2011 at 5:59 pm · Link · Reply

    love the ones in the canoe and the tent picture! Great captures! Love all the detail shots, too.

  • Stephanie Saclolo · Posted December 8, 2011 at 7:15 pm · Link · Reply

    Alexis, I adore this set. The tent and the cards shot are amazing, and of course the red canoe. Amazing work! This couple was lucky to have you : )

  • Megan · Posted December 8, 2011 at 7:48 pm · Link · Reply

    These are really lovely! Great details and emotions you captured – and such a unique wedding!

  • Trina · Posted December 8, 2011 at 8:24 pm · Link · Reply

    Gorgeous work! You captured their special day so wonderfully, looked like such a fun wedding!

  • Kori · Posted December 9, 2011 at 1:34 am · Link · Reply

    These are wonderful. They will love having these special photos for years to come! Great job!

  • Yana · Posted December 9, 2011 at 2:36 pm · Link · Reply

    You did a great job capturing their day. Love that last shot, they look so happy!!

  • Emily · Posted December 9, 2011 at 6:52 pm · Link · Reply

    What a beautiful wedding! Love the pop of all the purple accents, and that red canoe is fab!

  • rose · Posted December 10, 2011 at 3:11 am · Link · Reply

    You captured so many special details! Gorgeous wedding and couple!

  • Corine Tran · Posted December 10, 2011 at 5:11 am · Link · Reply

    Gorgeous wedding, love the first look shots!

  • Julie Kraai · Posted December 12, 2011 at 4:10 am · Link · Reply

    Oh how I do love your work. The bride is just glowing and I love all the shots you captured. These are beautiful!

  • Evelyn · Posted December 12, 2011 at 4:24 pm · Link · Reply

    Lovely wedding. It looks like it was a ton of fun.

Flowers and Sand ~ Watercolor Beach Resort

November 29, 2011

I met with Denise and Cullen on a lovely fall evening at Watercolor Beach.  After going back and forth on location ideas, I’m so glad we chose this one.  It is so beautiful there and the autumn evening light was just delicious:)  That paired with their obvious affection for each other made for a fun session!  We started at the park and then hit the beach…

12 Comments

  • Kori · Posted November 29, 2011 at 4:51 pm · Link · Reply

    I love these! I wish I could get a couple’s session to turn out this well, lol! These are beautiful!

  • Julie Kraai · Posted November 29, 2011 at 5:14 pm · Link · Reply

    These are all breathtakingly beautiful – everything about them. I LOVE your locations, and the interactions that you caught are just priceless. Beautiful work!

  • Robbie · Posted November 29, 2011 at 5:52 pm · Link · Reply

    Truly and adorable couple and I love your color and variety here! So lovely!

  • Katherine · Posted November 29, 2011 at 6:05 pm · Link · Reply

    These are beautiful! I love all the variety, and how you captured motion when he’s carrying her on the bridge. You really captured their happiness. Lovely images!

  • Lynda Coulson · Posted November 29, 2011 at 7:26 pm · Link · Reply

    Beautiful work, such lovely colour and emotion. Nice work!

  • Ann G · Posted November 29, 2011 at 9:46 pm · Link · Reply

    Oh my goodness I adore these images! Beautiful couple, beautiful scenery and colors! they are going to be so thrilled with all of these. Beautiful work!

  • Maria · Posted November 30, 2011 at 1:07 am · Link · Reply

    These are all lovely but WOW, those beach ones are STUNNING! GORGEOUS color!

  • Amanda · Posted November 30, 2011 at 11:31 am · Link · Reply

    oooo Wow! I just LOVE these so much. Amazing work, and the colors and brilliant. Great posing…so natural and free spirited.

  • Kelli · Posted November 30, 2011 at 1:30 pm · Link · Reply

    Gorgeous, as always. Your work is always stunning! I love the beach shots and the way that the color pops right off of the page. What a lovely couple!

  • Bia · Posted December 1, 2011 at 5:24 am · Link · Reply

    Gorgeous pictures–and super cute couple!!! Love the amazing colors!!

  • Shawna Shenette · Posted December 2, 2011 at 12:33 pm · Link · Reply

    What an awesome couple! You definitely captured how happy they are together. I love the one where he picked her up!

  • Lila · Posted December 8, 2011 at 6:44 pm · Link · Reply

    These are amazing!! You are a whiz with light, and the colors in these – especially the beach shots! – are incredible!!

Imes Family ~ Columbus, Mississippi

November 21, 2011

Sometimes extended family photo sessions can be really tough just because of the large number of people and kids.  The Imes family however, was a pure delight to photograph!  We had a blast running around their gorgeous country manor near Columbus Mississipi!   The kiddos were so sweet, and they are just an overall fun and joyful family:)

12 Comments

  • Crystal · Posted November 21, 2011 at 6:17 pm · Link · Reply

    BEAUTIFUL pictures!

  • Megan · Posted November 21, 2011 at 7:25 pm · Link · Reply

    You really rocked this session!! Great style, but also great interactions. Really lovely work!

  • Leanne · Posted November 21, 2011 at 8:12 pm · Link · Reply

    What a gorgeous session of a fun Family. I love the natural moments captured.

  • Ann G. · Posted November 22, 2011 at 1:19 pm · Link · Reply

    You rocked this family session!! Every image is so beautiful and full of life!! Amazing work!

  • Lila · Posted November 22, 2011 at 1:32 pm · Link · Reply

    Alexis, I love these!! Big families can be quite challenging but you make them look so easy! They must be beyond thrilled with these. Such gorgeous work!

  • Shawna Shenette · Posted November 22, 2011 at 6:42 pm · Link · Reply

    You totally captured the fun spirit of this family. Great work!

  • Salina J · Posted November 22, 2011 at 9:11 pm · Link · Reply

    Beautiful! Such a great mix of fun and more formal portraits. Lovely family!

  • Jaidean · Posted November 23, 2011 at 2:54 pm · Link · Reply

    Beautiful! And what a gorgeous location for photos! Love these!

  • Becki · Posted November 23, 2011 at 4:38 pm · Link · Reply

    Just gorgeous! Wonderful job with such a large group, I love the interaction.

  • Amanda · Posted November 25, 2011 at 12:21 pm · Link · Reply

    I am sure they love these so much! You did a great job with posing…it can be so tough with a big group and you gave them lots of variety. I love the individual kids shots too. Such a precious family.

  • Kori · Posted November 25, 2011 at 4:54 pm · Link · Reply

    Cute family! Looks like they were a lot of fun to work with.

  • Lynda Coulson · Posted November 27, 2011 at 3:13 am · Link · Reply

    Such happy faces, it looks like so much fun, beautiful work.

Sunset Fun ~ Watercolor Beach Resort

November 14, 2011

2 Comments

  • Petra Hall · Posted November 18, 2011 at 12:20 am · Link · Reply

    I love sunsets. I love the beach. I love people in love on beaches in sunset. Very cute! :)

  • Annie Warren Photography · Posted November 28, 2011 at 10:52 pm · Link · Reply

    Gorgeous couple, great lighting, stunning sunset. Well done!

Jim and Joy ~ Destin Wedding

October 28, 2011

What a perfect night for a wedding!  Sunshine, puffy clouds, white Destin beach, and a fantastic couple who adore each other:)  I feel privileged to have met such lovely people, and to be a part of their big day.  All the best to Jim and Joy as they start their lives together!

 

Jim and Joy ~ Destin Wedding · October 28, 2011 · 4:04 am · weddings · Add Comment

11 Comments

  • CJ Wilkes · Posted October 28, 2011 at 3:34 am · Link · Reply

    The colors in these are gorgeous. You did a fabulous job! A dream wedding session! Lovely :)

  • Kristi James · Posted October 28, 2011 at 12:59 pm · Link · Reply

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE these!! You did a beautiful job Alexis!!!

  • Maria · Posted October 28, 2011 at 3:29 pm · Link · Reply

    Beautiful wedding! Your colors are AMAZING!

  • Shawna Shenette · Posted October 28, 2011 at 3:39 pm · Link · Reply

    These are fabulous!!! I wish it were my wedding.

  • Christie Hobson · Posted October 28, 2011 at 3:39 pm · Link · Reply

    These are stunning!!! Beautiful bride and all of the details are amazing! Congrats to the newlyweds!

  • Cindy · Posted October 28, 2011 at 4:27 pm · Link · Reply

    So, so stunning! The way you captured the location and colors, amazing work! The bride is gorgeous, love that jumping shot!

  • Amanda · Posted October 28, 2011 at 7:12 pm · Link · Reply

    These are JUST gorgeous…wow. They must be completely out of this world excited about these. I just love the ones on the beach so much. Great work!

  • Amanda Radovic · Posted October 29, 2011 at 11:45 am · Link · Reply

    Wow I love these. Such wonderful memories you’ve captured. Looks like they were having a ball.

  • Leanne · Posted October 30, 2011 at 5:49 am · Link · Reply

    What gorgeous images of a beautiful wedding. I can tell through these photos that these 2 adore each other.

  • Karen Byker · Posted November 2, 2011 at 1:52 am · Link · Reply

    These are all kids of awesome! The one with the bride jumping is to die for! What amazing work! They must be over the moon!

  • Salina J · Posted November 6, 2011 at 4:43 pm · Link · Reply

    Beautiful couple! Great work with the color and using the light, these are incredible.

Yellow

October 26, 2011

Gorgeous flower field from tonight:)

Yellow · October 26, 2011 · 10:55 pm · children · Add Comment

2 Comments

  • CJ Wilkes · Posted October 28, 2011 at 3:44 am · Link · Reply

    Darling! I love the black dress and white polka dots in the yellow field. Have I told you your colors are beautiful!!! Love this!

  • Kristi James · Posted October 28, 2011 at 12:58 pm · Link · Reply

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE these!! You did a beautiful job Alexis!!!