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The Candy Shoppe | Pure Sugar Studios Blog | Maternity, newborn, children, family, wedding Photography bio picture

Bonjour!

Welcome to the chronicles of my sweet and sometimes crazy life.  If you are new here, thanks for stopping by!  I am a busy of 4 {2 boys, 2 girls}, a wife to the MOST amazing man on the planet, a photographer and a designer.  I have been photographing for as long as I can remember, but I picked up my first DSLR in 2006, as a way to capture my children- especially Haylee, who was a newborn at the time.  Before I knew it, I was in business and and could barely keep up- and I LOVE IT! I photograph families, babies, children, maternity, boudoir, and most recently weddings.

This fabulous blog is where you will get to know the wonderful families, couples, babies, children, that I have the honor of photographing.  Of course, this is where you will get to know me, my crazy family and all of our wonderful adventures.  Keep an eye out for specials too, because this will be where I post those and all their fabulous details.

If you need help navigating, use the categories and search up above this post.  And please, levae some blog love by way of comment...seriously, I love knowing I am not talking to myself {although, I have been known to do that every now and then too...}

Hours

Studio Days: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

Weekends- Based on Availability, Saturdays are reserved for location and weddings. If you need a studio session or a location session on a Saturday, please book well in advance, they fill up first.

Please note that I book out 3-4 weeks in advance so please book early.

{The one} with older kids…

So, the second time is the charm with this family. We tried to shoot this session in November for holiday cards, and when we got to the beach, the wind was about 30 MPH, not conducive to pictures! So, we waited…and waited and last week, I met with them for one of the most incredible sessions I have had in awhile. The oldest daughter is having a birthday next month, so I did some extra images of her, and needless to say, she LOVED the camera. Older children can be SO MUCH fun! Its a different challenge, and so enjoyable. The outfits mom picked out were beyond fabulous! Everyone looked so great together, but stood out from the beach- and matched the sunset.

Thanks guys, it was so much fun photographing you! I hope you enjoy your sneak peak!

Amber + Jonathon

About a year ago, I photographed this wonderful family last year for a 50th birthday- and from the moment I met them, I just adored them! While shooting, I learned that one of the sons had just proposed to his girlfriend, so I shot a few pictures of them newly engaged. I had not yet added weddings to my lineup, so I did not think about the wedding, or being the photographer. Well, a few weeks later, I was contacted by them to see if they knew of a wedding photographer- and by then, I had decided I wanted to do them! So, they signed the contract for the next year. In that year, I have photographed a few times for this family, and like them even more now then when I met them! They are truly some of the most wonderful, and sincere people I have met! It was such an honor to shoot the wedding for this wonderful family.
During the reception, the families showed a slideshow about the bridegroom {now, you guys KNOW I teared up too}. It was so wonderful to watch these two people grow into adults, and also see their love for each other blossom. They truly are ying and yang! But together, they show so much undeniable affection and support for each other. I can only imagine the wonderful ride these two just embarked on!
The wedding, held at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Jacksonville Beach was wonderful. And before we started, Amber & Jon shared a moment together, for a first look. Now, I always tell my brides how wonderful this moment is- but I think these two show it better. You can see the utter love on his face, and as they embraced for their first kiss, I think the two of them felt all those wonderful emotions! Even better, Amber relaxed so much after she saw him, and I think they both enjoyed the service and their wedding so much more. I mean, seriously, how cute is Jon’s face when he sees his bride??

The cake was by Publix and was SO YUMMY! The flowers, yummy in their own right, were done by Shea Hopely, and matched the bride and groom perfectly! The reception was at Jacksonville Golf and Country Club, with music by a band who even let Jon play some blue’s- thats right, her groom played music for her at the wedding. Ok, girls, stop swooning!

Amber & Jon, thank you for allowing myslef and Caitlin to be part of your special day- you two are truly blessed. I know that your wedding day is just the beginning of your amazingly perfect love story! Congratulations!

How wonderful is this moment??

{The one} where we race a storm…

On Monday I met up with this wonderful family from Ohio. They had come to stay in St. Augustine for a little R&R and decided it was a great time to get family photos. So, we all headed out to the beach for some shots. Now, it was not sunny, but it definitely did not look like rain when I left for the session. About midway through the session, I looked North towards Jax Beach, and it was so DARK! Its like the storm just appeared from no where! Of course, Mark was flying on monday, and had mentioned that he was delayed due to weather- and that did not set off any flags??!!! Well, we got done just in the knick of time- because as I loaded up into the car, and turned on the highway, it started to rain! Ahh, somedays I get so lucky…

This was a wonderful family, full of laughter and smiles- the best kind of family! I really enjoyed meeting them! They were traveling back yesterday, and today, so when you see this, I hope you had a safe trip, and enjoyed time with family! I hope you enjoy your sneak peak!

{The one} where we wake board…

in a wedding dress! Yes, you read right! I dont know how many of you have ever had a wet wedding dress, but they weigh ALOT! And I dont know how many of you have ever wakeboarded- but I can tell you I have NEVER been able to get vertical on one! So, if you put this combination together- it amazes me that she could not only wakeboard, but do it in a HUGE WET wedding dress! I had such a blast shooting this Day After session- trampoline’s, wakeboards, and river swings! I will say, a little boat ride is the perfect start to a Saturday morning! Thanks guys for a great session! Hope you enjoy your sneak peak!