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{Braeden & Ryan Wedding at The Wedding Garden |…

September 22, 2017

An absolutely beautiful place for two incredibly beautiful people. This wedding will always have an important place in my heart because it is the first wedding I photographed after moving to Colorado full time. And I feel so lucky to have spent it with Braeden and Ryan.
You would think a wedding on a Monday would be pretty mellow, not with this crowd! On a sunny summer day in CB Braeden and Ryan got ready on the river with close friends. We had a mini exploration of Almont where we joked around and broke out in small dance moves :). They were married in a painting, with their sweet dogs by their side and an emotional family watching, they said I do with a backdrop of snow capped mountains and bright green summer foliage all around. After their tearful and beautiful vows we frolicked in the valley for a few photos and entered their reception in full dance with the bridal party. The laughter and happy tears made for such an emotionally gorgeous wedding.
It was honestly one of the best Mondays! Check out all the love below! Enjoy!
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Babies

{Baby Forrest in Downtown Jacksonville| KiKi Creates | Florida}

October 21, 2015

Baby Forrest. Just the sweetest and most cooperative little man I have ever worked with. Most likely because he has some super cool parents. I photographed Lauren & Bryce’s Wedding earlier this year and was very excited when they asked about a newborn session for their first born. Check out Baby Forrest first trip to the park and probably first time in a basket 🙂 Enjoy!

KiKi

Beach

{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!

Beach

{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!

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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

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…

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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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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