I had the wonderful opportunity to shoot this incredible wedding with my dear friend Jess in Palm Beach, just before I headed out to Italy. Alex & Marcy had an exquisite affair at the Royal Poinciana Chapel… and I have never before seen so many people in one room that could dance so effortlessly! Click here to see a few more shots from the day.

I had the pleasure of doing some commercial work for the lovely Serenbe Real Estate team (Garnie, Karen and Raina) a few weeks ago. It was a gloomy, rainy winter’s day, but Serenbe always provides a wonderful backdrop, no matter the season. We decided to shoot a few frames in front of the sweet little structure that houses the Community mailboxes to help tell the story of “Coming Home”.

On my first trip to Rome seventeen years ago, I threw a lira in the Trevi fountain, hoping to return. This time, Matt and I both got to try it… with a euro of course and a tiny wish for it to come true once again.

Seventeen years ago I had the opportunity to study abroad as a Painting major in Florence, Italy. Now, to return, was quite possibly the best gift I could ever receive. And to get to explore the city with my husband was an inexplicable experience. Surprisingly, I still knew each alley and cobblestone corridor like the back of my hand and the city felt just as I had left it.

But I got to experience it all in such a different way, with new perspective and deep appreciation. We splurged on an amazing hotel room which overlooked the Ponte Vecchio — much different from Albergo Firenze, where I lived for 3 1/2 months as a student along with Kristin, a friend from back home who now is my sister-in-law. Florence was where I took my first photography classes and learned how to shoot with my Nikkormat camera – a gift given to me upon high school graduation from my Mom and Dad.

When I think about all of these things, I realize that this city was truly the beginning of something very big for me and very special for my family… for that I’m forever thankful.

To view the entire Florence gallery and purchase fine art prints, click here.

To view the full gallery and purchase fine art prints, click here.