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2016 in Review

A Look Back on a Lifestyle & Wedding Photographers…

January 10, 2017March 28, 2019

Every year, when I get together all of my favorite photographs, I am amazed at the things I get to see and learn with each couple and image I make. The intimate moments that include some of their closest family and friends. The cultural interpretations of how each person shows their love and gratitude towards each other. And the moments that will be looked back on with people that are not even in this world yet, but still so much apart of the story.
Photography has the power to create and bring memories to life for other to cherish, even if not there. So to have over 45 weddings, 35 portraits, and 68 photo booth’s booked in 2016 all with little ‘ol KiKi, makes me feel very special and very grateful to all of the wonderful people who trusted me to capture these moments.
8 out of 10 months were on the road from The Keys, Georgia, North Eleuthera, Bahamas, Colorado, Washington, South Dakota, Tennessee, Rhode Island, Maryland, Virginia, Maine, North Carolina, and of course Sunny Florida. I am just blown away sometimes at how magical each year is. And am super excited for all the new things happening in 2017.
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Destination Wedding Photographer

{Madalyn & Neal's Wedding at Club Continental | KiKi…

September 8, 2016

Madalyn and Neal could have gotten married in jeans in an empty field with just their friends and family surrounding them and the day would have been just as gorgeous as it really was. I say that, because in the short time I have had the honor of getting to know Madalyn and Neal, I have realized they are the ones that light up the room, are the life of the party and make you feel special even if they don’t know you. We felt like family all day and we even each got a hug from 6 different people immediately when we walked in the door as they said “We are so happy you are here!”
They, along with everyone at their wedding, were an absolute joy to work with. I was even a little giddy editing the photos because I had such a great time! Anyways, check out one of the coolest couples I have had the absolutely wonderful pleasure of photographing below!
Congrats you two! Enjoy!
<3 KiKi
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Destination Wedding Photographer

{Jessica & Marty's Wedding at Key Largo Lighthouse |…

July 20, 2016March 28, 2019

Marty and Jessica are two of the sweetest, most genuine people you could ever meet. They are both super talented, crafty, funny, incredibly caring and not to mention…really gorgeous together. Once they found each other, everyone agreed, they are perfect together. I was excited to have the chance to photograph their beautiful wedding this spring and we had quite a lot of fun on this sunny Florida day.
Beyond the grand exit on their boat at midnight, they had hilarious toasts, an award winning sunset, champagne and rum punches, sparkler exit, and Jessica’s dad even gave her a high five right after he gave her away. Super happy you two found each other. Check out their colorful, super fun and absolutely lovely wedding below.
KiKi
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Destination Wedding Photography

{Cara&Chris Wedding at Milliken Creek | KiKi Creates |…

May 25, 2016

An Australian Wedding in Napa Valley California with the liveliest group of 7 people I have ever had the pleasure to enjoy a leap day with. A gorgeous destination wedding timed perfectly with the mustard seeds blooming to give us this beautiful yellow color right at sunset. They took a few sips of wine during their vows, said I do, and then the entire wedding (of 7 people) hoped in my giant suv and took an adventure around the Napa Valley vineyards. Check out all the beauty below..

Enjoy! KiKi

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Venue: Milliken Creek Inn and Spa

Flowers: Arranged by Milliken Creek Inn and Spa

Dress: BHLDN

Veil: GuildedShadows

Jewellery: LilykayCouture

Make-up and Hair: Cameron Alexis Artistry

Cufflinks: dlkdesigns

Rings: Bell and Brunt

Anniversary

{Waterfall Portraits | KiKi Creates | Great Falls, Virginia}

January 13, 2016

My first time photographing at Great Falls was with my wonderful sister and brother in law. I got the chance to photograph them and their goofy pups while visiting during fall of last year. Over the course of three hours, and with the help of lots of goofy faces and joking around, we created some of my favorite photos alongside this wonderful cliff we found while hiking. We even got to make a few awkward family photos with my sister and I and the dogs earlier in the day. Thanks for inching closer and closer to the edge of the cliff for this portrait….Always fun working with the Petersen’s!

Enjoy!

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Babies

The Kane’s| Family Session | Jacksonville Beach, Florida |…

August 29, 2013

A Great Session for many reasons, besides beautiful beach weather and gorgeous Golden Light, this was my last shoot at my beach studio on 20th South that I have been in for three years. This area was right on the Ocean, provided calm and secluded areas to photograph in, and was always a fun location for kids. It was also The Kane Family’s last night living in Jacksonville Beach, as they moved to Texas the next day. Happy I was able to capture these last moments of sunlight for this fun family embarking on a big new adventure!

Enjoy!

KiKi

Babies

Kadence | Family Portrait in Treaty Oak Park |…

July 17, 2013

Kadence was a beautiful little girl that had a lot of energy. Her mother told me she loved the camera, but as all little children do, she shied away from me at first. It took a good few minutes of playing around and gifting her with some flowers for a photo until she started working with me. The fact that we picked Treaty Oak Park as our location helped tremendously. The light and levels of the trees, alongside the giant area for her to play and goof around in made for a perfect session on a spring day.

I will have an interview coming out soon on my techniques as a children’s photographer. I have found that most of the time the camera isn’t everything. You need a mix of creativity and patience, along with thinking on your feet.

Enjoy!

KiKi

Destination Wedding Photographer

Lisa & Bill Wedding | St.Augustine Destination Wedding Photographer…

July 9, 2013

I love photographing couples that I know personally. It makes me feel like I am already apart of the family before I even get there. More importantly, this was the first sunrise wedding I had photographed since Hawaii. I was excited to play with the morning light, and the rainy conditions. I believe each element shows through in this early morning love story of an adventurous couple from California.

Enjoy!

KiKi

Fine Art

Stephanie & Bill Wedding | St.Augustine Destination Wedding Photography…

June 25, 2013

When it rains on your wedding day, it is always good luck. Its a cliche saying, but, in my years of photographing weddings, it has proven to be true. And this is yet another wedding that can back that statement up.

St. Augustine Beach was windy, cold and wet as I approached a private beach house Stephanie & Bill rented out for the wedding. Luckily, within an hour of photographing details inside, the rain traveled inland and the clouds became a gorgeous powder blue. The after storm light and adorable beach inspired details, mixed with a very intimate and romantic setting made this wedding a beautifully simple family oriented day.

Enjoy!

Kiki

Family

Nicole & Drew Wedding | Jacksonville Beach Destination Wedding…

June 19, 2013

An absolutely gorgeous and kind couple, Nicole & Drew were a dream to photograph. Beyond the fact that every little detail was perfectly placed, these two were so in love. Drew could not take his eyes off Nicole, and Nicole could not stop smiling at him. Every part of this wedding was a photographers dream.

The vintage inspired wedding took place at Casa Bella Village, a nursery that turns into a very romantic wedding venue at night. As the sunset, Nicole walked down the aisle scattered with feathers from her “flower” girl. Here stroll with her father towards an anxious Drew was adorned with natural plants and flowers arranged in a colorful pattern. Their ceremony began with the story of them and ended with many kisses as they walked away from there guests as man and wife.

At night, the ceremony was completely illuminated by vintage candles and candle holders Nicole found along her travels. Her details were so thought out. The cake was hand made by her aunt, her dress was a powder pink, instead of the traditional white. Drew’s Wedding ring was shaped like a horseshoe, even their first dance was to an upbeat fun song in which they made up there goofy moves along the way. Their wedding, was THEIR wedding. Everything was so true to who they were. And those weddings, are always the best weddings.

Enjoy!

KiKi

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