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{Jessica+Marty Engaged | KiKi Creates | St.Johns River}

October 12, 2015

I love a couple that likes to take an adventure. Especially when I get to photograph them while zooming down the St.Johns to a Private Island. I had such a great time with my good friends Marty and Jess. They are a super sweet and fun couple that loves going out on the water on their boat (named Double D’s), so we decided to incorporate that in the shoot. We couldn’t have done it without our trusty Captain, Mo Vaughan behind the helm on the boat I was photographing from. Check out their sunset engagement session below…

Enjoy!

KiKi

Jessica is a really talented artist. Here she is trying to write the date in the sand 🙂

Our Captain, Mo Vaughan

That Hair Jess!

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{Jessica+Hannes Engagement Session | KiKi Creates | Neptune Beach,…

September 8, 2015

From Sunset on the River to Sunrise on the Ocean…Jessica & Hannes did it all at their Neptune Beach engagement session. Take a look at these adorable little love birds…

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

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Beach Session Giveaway to Celebrate our 300th Client!

July 10, 2015

Wow! Today I reached my 300th client! I am beyond excited that 300 Families, Loving Couples, Newborn Babies, and so many others have trusted me with such important moments in their lives. To Celebrate… It’s time for a GIVEAWAY!!
Check out our Giveaway tab above to see how you can win a custom styled newborn session by KiKi Creates
Or Check out the link here: http://gvwy.io/fs5goe2

Thank you so much! And Good Luck! -KiKi

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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

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{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…

Anniversary

{Valerie&Sean Engagement | KiKi Creates | Neptune Beach, Florida}

April 23, 2015

There is this little park with a little tree, that at sunset, looks amazing! It’s a small park with a weeping willow that has leaves falling down from the two story sized tree. While waiting for the sun to get just right at the park Valerie, Sean and I snuck away to the beach to put our toes in the sand and take a few photos. A wonderful spot to meet a couple for the first time. And an even more wonderful spot to photograph these two love birds. Enjoy!

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Anniversary

{Lauren&Bryce at Sweet Pete’s | KiKi Creates | Jacksonville,…

April 2, 2015

Lifestyle

The Merkal Family | Jacksonville Beach Lifestyle Photographer |…

January 11, 2013

Such A cute Family. Christina & I have been trying to put together a shoot for her family for about 6 months. Our schedules just could not seem to meet….but finally…we went to the zoo! What a perfect location for this family of three (with one expected on the way!)

It took a minute for little Anna Belle to warm up to the camera…and the giraffe. But this adorable little girl had me reminiscing on the photo shoot I did with my family 20 years ago as a child. As she began to trust me more, she would give these intense stares at the camera, that pierced through my lens with her Big Blue Eyes. She became a bundle of Joy! Hugging moms leg, kissing Dad on the nose, jumping around with a huge smile on her face.

She really lit up on the last few minutes, when we put on her fairy outfit. I told her that I have “wear whatever you want days” and I wish I could dress like a fairy one day. She says, “You can! Here is a flower!” We gathered flowers in the daisy field with her little gold shoes on and I couldn’t help but smile and laugh with her. Almost forgetting our hour long shoot turned into and hour and a half. Either way, I had a blast with this great family, glad we finally got to work out a time to meet! Check out all the goodies below!

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