Tracy & Jonathan | Dauphin Island Portraits

Funny story: this sweet girl right here was once my bride & is now my sister-in-law. I doubt she meant to be a matchmaker at her own wedding but she was. Now I’m excited to watch her become a mommy & welcome a niece into the family.

Tracy & Jonathan’s maternity session took place at one of my favorite Gulf Coast locations, Dauphin Island. From the mighty oaks in Cadillac Square to the seashore near Fort Gaines, this little island creates a magical place for portrait sessions.

Congrats to this DMP couple! I cannot wait to cheer you on in this new little adventure of yours!

Ariel & Mark | Engaged

I believe in date nights spent at home. Curled up on the couch. Swimming in a sea of cozy blankets. A bucket of buttery popcorn in the middle. And you're letting him choose the movie tonight because you chose last time. It's been a long week & as much as you'd love to put on that new sundress & go out you know you need to slow down. To reconnect with the one who captured your heart months ago. So you stay in.

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Ariel & Mark met a few years ago & the rest is history. They enjoy date nights spent at home, too. I think far too often we get caught up in always going that we forget the importance of quality time. So we intentionally traveled to where the ocean meets the shore for one of the sweetest sunset engagement sessions. 

If this engagement session was any indication as to what this weekend holds I cannot wait! See you two on Saturday!

Mary & Adrian | Engaged

What does a software engineer & a pre-veterinarian have in common? Their love for music, Auburn, pups & much more!

Mary & Adrian have been together for three years & enjoy being around one another whether that be a spontaneous trip to the beach or simply hanging out at home with family & friends. "I like to think we bring out the best in each other and in others around us," Mary remarked & I would agree after spending one afternoon with them.

Everyone, correction, *every girl* loves a good proposal story & theirs is one out of a fairy tale. Literally. Mary & Adrian were on a trip to Disney World last December. Adrian had a story book made that included so many of their memories together & right in front of Cinderella's Castle in Magic Kingdom is where he got down on one knee. "You've always been my once upon a time, will you be my happily ever after?" OH MY GOODNESS. If your heart isn't fluttering you should probably get that checked out, girlfriend.  Oh - she said YES! Which leads us to today, planning a wedding of a princess & her prince charming.

These two grew up along the Gulf Coast in Mobile, Alabama & love all that this area provides - one being Dauphin Island. Perfect! It's one of my loves as well. I had an absolute blast roaming around in the salty air (humidity included) with Mary & Adrian.

Enjoy a few of my favorites from their engagement session spent on this lovely little island. They brought along the best of props, so trust me, you'll want to keep scrolling.

Ya'll - Mary & Adrian brought along their pups! Oh my gosh. In love.

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Ahhhh! I am so, so excited for their wedding this December.