Wedding and elopement photographer in Florida
documentary style photography
telling love stories across DeLand, New Smyrna, St. Augustine, Jacksonville & beyond
It is made up of rare moments like when all of your favorite people gather in one place to celebrate their friends who are about to promise to spend the rest of their lives together; something that might only happen once in a lifetime.
That’s why I’m here to capture the real stuff. The in-between, imperfect, I can’t-stop-smiling kind of moments that unfold between the big ones. The ones that hit you years later and still make you feel everything all over again.
From intimate welcome dinners to wild reception parties and quiet farewell brunches. Whether you’re getting married under the oaks of DeLand, eloping along the coast of New Smyrna, saying “I do” somewhere in-between the cobblestone streets in St. Augustine or celebrating at a European-inspired venue in Florida, I’ll be there documenting it all.
I want you to be fully present in the moment, taking it all in, knowing every bit of it is being preserved for you. When you look back at your photos, I want the memories to flood back and to fill you with all the same emotions you felt on the day. I want you to feel your day, not just see it in pictures because these are the moments that will matter forever.
Your wedding is more than just an event. . .
Hey, I’m Dorothy, a Florida wedding and elopement photographer based in DeLand, documenting weddings and elopements in St. Augustine, New Smyrna, and all over Florida. I live for the quiet glances, the messy laughter and those in-between moments that tell the story of your love. My approach is grounded in connection. My goal is to create photographs that feel like your day felt; honest, artful, and full of emotion. To learn more about me, my approach and my crazy connection to wild turkeys, yes you read that right, wild turkeys…click the button below.
meet your Florida wedding photographer
Your story isn’t like anyone else’s. You’ve built a love that is full a history of its own made up of little quirks, adventures, and quiet moments that only the two of you understand. Its the way you reach for each other’s hand. The laugh that breaks the tension. The look that says “we’re really doing this.” That’s the stuff I live to photograph.
When you choose to elope in Florida, whether it’s barefoot on the beach in New Smyrna, exploring the old cobblestone streets of St. Augustine, or tucked away under the oaks of DeLand, I’ll be there capturing your day as it unfolds. The emotion, the stillness and all the in-between moments that tell the real story of who you two are.
I want your photographs to feel like memories, the kind that make your chest ache in the best way when you look back. You won’t find me forcing poses or rushing through timelines. I’ll guide you when you need it and quietly step back when it’s time to just be.
My goal is simple: to help you be fully present while I preserve the feelings, the laughter, the wind in your hair, and the tears that spill over when it all hits you. These are the photographs that will matter for decades long after the cake is gone and the dress is packed away.
If you’re dreaming of an intimate Florida elopement or wedding that’s less about tradition and more about being you, I’d love to tell your story the way it deserves honestly, artfully, and full of heart.
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Weddings
Your wedding day isn’t just a timeline of events it’s the heartbeat of your story. The laughter spilling out of the bridal suite, the look in your partner’s eyes as you walk down the aisle, the tears during toasts, and the final song surrounded by everyone who means the world to you. These are the moments that deserve to live on forever.
Whether you’re planning an elegant celebration in Florida or a destination wedding across the country. Your day will be captured with a documentary approach; timeless, intentional, and undeniably you. Every frame reflects your love story as it truly unfolds, in the most honest and artful way.
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Couples
Your story doesn’t begin or end with “I do.” Whether it’s an engagement, anniversary, or simply a celebration of your season together your connection deserves to be seen and remembered. I focus on the small moments: the way you hold hands, the laughter that comes out of nowhere, the soft pauses in between movements...
My goal is to create photographs that feel like you, a reflection of your relationship’s rhythm, captured in a beautiful and timeless light.
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Elopements
For the couples who believe intimacy is the ultimate luxury. Elopements are about stripping away the noise and celebrating your love in its purest form. Maybe it’s a sunrise ceremony on the beach in New Smyrna, or vows whispered under a canopy of moss-draped oaks in DeLand. Wherever your story takes you, I’m there to document the quiet magic that defines your day.
Your elopement deserves to feel effortless and deeply meaningful. Through a blend of film and digital photography, I preserve the authenticity of each glance, laugh, and touch so you can relive the beauty of your day for years to come.
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Families
Family sessions are about more than just smiling at the camera. They’re about preserving the chapters that pass too quickly. The way your child runs into your arms, the laughter that fills your home, the warmth that defines your family’s bond. These are the details that tell your story.
As a documentary-style family photographer, I approach each session with intention and ease, allowing your natural interactions to unfold. The result? Photographs that feel alive, emotional, and deeply personal an heirloom of your family’s love.
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Lets preserve the quiet glances, loud laughter, and everything in between
