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{Jessica & Hannes’ Wedding at Casa Marina | KiKi…

November 22, 2016

Most people complain about how rough Monday’s can be. Not if you are with these two on their sweet Monday Wedding. Hannes is originally from Germany, so most of the wedding was in Jacksonville beach for the first time. It brought together a fun filled group of people to celebrate the Herr and Frau.
When I first met with Hannes and Jessica I could instantly tell that they were an adorable duo. Jessica is an incredibly sweet and thoughtful person that you can’t help but want to hug all the time. Hannes was constantly glimpsing over at her throughout the day, never taking his eyes off of his fiancé and then wife. And it made me so happy to see how he cared for her so much. They celebrated with a perfectly blue sky and windy day. Followed by running on the beach with their bridal party, getting their toes wet on the beach, twirling under the full moon, and maybe a few shots of Jägermeister (wait until you see Jessica’s reaction to that below :)).
It was such a breath of fresh air to get out of Monday emails and spend it running around Casa Marina with these two. Check out their lovely wedding day below!
Enjoy!
KiKi
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{Marla+Mike Wedding at The Cummer Museum | KiKi Creates…

August 21, 2015

There are several thing about weddings I love. Everyone is always dressed in their best, in great moods, their are always fresh flowers and delicious cake. Tons of dancing and maybe some drinking. It’s wonderful. Who wouldn’t love all of these things? What I loved the most from this wedding was not any of the above things. But the love between Marla and Mike. Incredibly moving how so in love these two are. Mike kept his eyes on one thing, one person all night no matter what. Marla. He even extended his vows and gave a speech at their reception to let her know one more time how happy and lucky he is to have her in his life. It was honestly so beautiful. Check out their wonderful love below.

Enjoy!

KiKi

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{Michele+Caleb Wedding at Casa Marina | KiKi Creates |…

August 7, 2015

The wedding with beautiful people and beautiful details. This was such a gorgeous wedding to photograph not only because every little detail was perfectly executed; but everyone was so sweet and beautiful inside and out. It’s nice when you don’t have to “pose” people. Especially when they are already having a great time, smiling, and looking gorgeous. 🙂

Thank you Michele & Caleb for inviting me to photograph such a loving wedding. There were so many beautiful and emotional moments from this day. So happy to be there to capture them.

Enjoy!

KiKi

Vendor Team:

PhotoBooth: KiKi Creates Photo Booth Dress: The Collection
Venue Ceremony: Ponte Vedra Presbyterian Church
Venue Reception: Casa Marina Hotel & Restaurant
Flowers: Liz Stewart Floral Design
DJ: DLand Entertainment
Hair/Makeup: Miko Salon Jacksonville Beach & Makeup by Tricia

Babies

{Baby Charles Newborn Session in Jacksonville Beach | KiKi…

July 20, 2015

My Fourth Shoot with the Deel Family was an interesting one to say the least. Beside their eldest getting completely naked on the beach, we actually had the police called on us right at the end of our session. On our very dangerous (I kid) and illegal newborn session. But with how lovely some of these came our of sweet Charles and his big brother William, I am totally fine with a run in with the cops. Always an exciting session with the Deel’s!

Enjoy!
KiKi

ps. On a Side note we only had the cops called on us because of where we were parked. Not too crazy, I know.

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Grandmas Hands.

Goldfish Breath!

Mom’s Hands.

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Told You!

Beach

{Kate+Bryan Wedding at Casa Marina | KiKi Creates |…

July 1, 2015

Genuine Smiles, Loving Family, Funny Friends. Beyond all of the tangible details of your day, the three things listed first are the key to a magical and perfect wedding day. And it shines through in Kate & Bryan’s Wedding Day. Although I loved every single detail of their rainy beach wedding; there family and friends are what made this day such a great one to photographs.

Between the bridesmaids having an impromptu girl band session when we couldn’t photograph outside, the parents constant look of endearment towards Kate & Bryan, and the epic portrait in the wine glass that their very amusing friend held for me while enjoying a cocktail. It was just a perfect day. Thank you for a wonderful day filled with even more wonderful people!

Enjoy!

KiKi

Michelangelo.

A little fun with the church copier.

They all softly sang “Locked out of Heaven” by Bruno Mars. It was seriously a whisper as they danced. Hilarious.

It really picked up at this moment.

Love the one guy that abandoned his shoes.

The Beautiful Kate.

Yay! We’re Married!

All You Need is Love.

Some of the best Entrances to the Reception…

The Bernie. Even the Kids know it now.

Some people were not ready to party.

Rainy Day.

Now that is my kind of Bride!

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{Samantha + Phil Engagement at Fort George | KiKi…

June 4, 2015

Ever since I can remember, an engagement session to me, has always been a mini adventure. I hike and explore weekly and stumble upon these beautiful locations that may be a little rough to get to, but are so rewarding to photograph and experience. One day when walking in Fort George with my Dogs I found a small, overgrown pathway that led to an entrance to the St.Johns and a beautiful and serene area to watch sunset. I had to find the right couple though. One that wouldn’t mind mud and weeds and bugs. Sam & Phil were more than willing and more than adorable when walking out to the spot.

Love that they were so amped to get out and share a new spot with me. Can’t wait for their lovely wedding.

Enjoy!

KiKi

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{Hannah + CJ Wedding at Waterford Castle | KiKi…

May 14, 2015

Try to imagine a lot of eyeshadow, safety pins, several torn pieces of fabric and one eager 15 year old. No, I am not describing this wedding, I am describing my first photo shoot. Which happened to be of this lovely Bride, Hannah. We were great friends in high school and along with a few other girls who participated, we successfully designed, shot, and edited our own photos from my very first photo shoot.

Fast forward 13 years and we are in Ireland photographing her wedding. Wow. From the beginning of my career in the backyard of my parents house with a single lens camera, to photographing a grand wedding in another country. What a difference. I knew when the phone rang that spring evening over a year ago. That night Hannah called, I knew she was asking me to Ireland to photograph her wedding. I was elated and so overwhelmingly thankful that she thought of me.

Beyond the fact that they were a great couple to work with, they were so incredibly happy it was impossible to make a bad photo of them. They are absolutely perfect for each other. She calls him “Angel” and he may smirk a bit but he loves it. They were even more delightful to photograph. We must have walked a mile up to a tree I was adamant about photographing in front of. With the help of Jameson, Chardonnay, and their 10 year old cousin photographing beside me we made it in one piece and my first Irish Wedding was one of the most perfect weddings I have been to.

I can’t thank Hannah & Cj, as well as their welcoming family and friends for the best time and the best company that March Day in Waterford. Let me know when we can do it again sometime…I’ll bring the Camper Van and the droid! Enjoy!

Kiki Hannah&CJBeginnings_KiKiCreates-6 Looking down at the Cameraman, Tanner. Pampered Bride. Our friend Stacy could not make it, but she was on skype almost all day. Sometimes Stacy had to hang out alone. All smiles. Hannah&CJBridalParty_KiKiCreates-12 Hannah’s Sister Sarah loved the Camera. Hannah&CJBridalPortraits_KiKiCreates-19 Pathway to the Tree. So Gorgeous Hannah. I cannot get enough of this photo! And her true, goofy colors come out. Hannah&CJBride+Groom_KiKiCreates-30 My ten year old Assistant. Cj making fun of my posing for his lovely Bride. Is it getting hot in here? It usually rains everyday in March in Ireland. We got nothing but gorgeous light! Hannah&CJDetails_KiKiCreates-70 Essentials. You had to take a ferry to the Island. Hannah&CJCeremony_KiKiCreates-4 Always competition. 🙂 The Dineen’s! Hannah&CJBride+Groom_KiKiCreates-83 The Tree! Such a gorgeous Photo and still one of my favorites! There Chateau. Hannah&CJDetails_KiKiCreates-82 Moody Candlelit Venue with Fireplace. Hannah&CJCelebrate_KiKiCreates-115 Everyone got in on the Step dancing. And then the Washing Machine came out. And then Irish Photo Booth Props Came out. The Bride & Groom.

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Many thanks to the creative team who made the wedding so special…
Venue: The Waterford Castle
Hair + Makeup: Serena Miller with Sola Salons
Coordinator: Annie Byrne with Aislinn Events Reception: John Meade
Videographer: Tanner Deprin Photographer: KiKi Creates

Beach

{Natalie + Nick Wedding at Casa Marina | KiKi…

May 6, 2015

These two. I wish I could say something that explains how absolutely wonderful Natalie and Nick are. From the first time I met Natalie she was all smiles. She could light up a room with her laugh and her beautiful personality. And Nick, he adores her. You could never talk to them and by looking at the two of them together, you know. You know how perfect and how in love they are. I am so grateful they found me and invited Tanner and I to their fun filled and incredibly warm and inviting wedding. I always say that if the people are wonderful, the photos will be too. Take a look for yourself…

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{Kelsey + Blake Wedding | KiKi Creates | Jacksonville…

May 5, 2015

Sunrise at the Pier. One of my favorite spots to start my morning, and it seems, an even better spot to meet my new couple. Kelsey & Blake agreed to meet me at 6:45am (most couples would not be into that!) on a Saturday and we caught a gorgeous sunrise right by the Jacksonville Beach Pier. They seriously look like angels in their engagement photos. The light was stunning and glowing like I have never seen! Take a look at their early morning engagement below… Kelsey&BlakeEngage_KiKiCreates-2

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