Horseshoe Bend in Page, Arizona at golden hour is nothing short of magical. Add in a gorgeous bride and groom and 60 of their closest family and friends bathed in the warm desert light and you have something like a dream. Sheri + James said their joyful, tearful “I dos” earlier this month canyon side and I had the honor of being there to capture it all.
Here we are in the heart of a frigid winter (even for us Floridians at times) and I’m dreaming of warmer days. So why not share a peek into Alexa and Jordan’s seaside Sanibel Island wedding from this past summer. Revisiting these images is like a treat! I can almost hear the lull of the waves and the rustle in the palm leaves and nearly feel the sweet summertime sun on my skin…
In reflecting on the last year I took some time to note things that had given me life or drained me in the past. (It’s an effort in aiding in decision making for this “decision fatigued” gal right here. And the idea is all thanks to Emily P. Freeman and her “The Next Right Thing” podcast!) Something that undeniable breathed life in to my work and inspiration was the process of shooting creatively with film. (You can check out my past blog post about the process and love affair by clicking here and here.) So I set out to spend more time behind my film camera pointing it at beautiful things and lovely light by marking down a few “inspired styled shoots” in my calendar. This is the very first of them…
Anna Grace’s Senior Session at Dark Hammock Legacy Ranch was nothing short of a dream…
Just a little peek into Michelle's super sweet Bok Tower Maternity Session in Lake Wales, FL last week! We only had to pause a time or two for contractions. You are welcome to join us in the world at any moment sweet baby Emma. We can't wait to meet you!
xoxo, Caroline
Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales, FL Maternity Photography.
Just a little sneak peek of my time with the Merino family in Nashville, TN this past weekend. Welcome to the world Timothy!
xoxo, Caroline
Nashville, TN Newborn & Family Photography
This girl jetted off to college in Kentucky this week and I couldn't help but to get a little misty eyed in the process. Little did I know when Jess walked through the doors of the youth group I help out with a little over a year ago how much this girl would grow to mean to me. She is a brave and beautiful soul and I loved getting to be a part of her senior year, her lovely senior photo session (complete with a frolic in a full on rain/lightening storm) and her bright future ahead of her. Thanks, Jess for being such a doll!
xoxo, Caroline
These two said "I Do" this weekend surrounded by so much love. Congrats Hannah and Jason!
xoxo, Caroline
Sebring, FL Lakeside Wedding Photography with Caroline Maxcy Photography
Rachel's super sweet mini senior session at the Sebring City Pier on Lake Jackson was full of sun and smiles. And we snuck a little family session in there too. Congrats Rachel!
xoxo, Caroline
Avon Park High School's Emily J. is the definition of photogenic and a true sweetheart too. I loved spending the gorgeous springtime Florida afternoon with her and her family as we traveled from their hometown ballfield to her lakeside backyard to the seat of a perfectly weathered canoe at sunset. I love getting to know my seniors during our sessions and thinking about how these images tell their story of where they have been, to where their feet are planted today to where their wings will take them tomorrow. And as a sentimental person I couldn't help but to get all nostalgic at the very end of our session as Emily walked alone to the end of her childhood dock, a warm springtime breeze in the air, her eyes towards the golden setting sun the horizon with the glimmer of its reflection, like a memory, on the waves.
Congrats Emily! And here is to a bright and hopefully future in all that The Lord has in store for you!
xoxo, Caroline
It's full on summer. Like, I am currently sitting in a vacation condo overlooking the shimmering Gulf of Mexico as the sun makes its way towards the crisp western horizon. Heaven. School is out, VBS' are on and all of Caroline Maxcy Photography's Class of 2015 grads have donned their caps and gowns and are prepping for the next big step in their journey on the not so distant horizon. Whether they are planning to head off to amazing colleges (like my alma mater, Florida State University!) or setting off to explore this big ole planet, I am delighted to have been able to get to know these seniors and take part in their story for a wee bit with my camera in hand.
Over the next few days I'll introduce you to each of the 2015 grads I had to joy of photographing this past year. I started things off last fall with the lovely Gabi and you can check out her full session on my blog (complete with some killer poolside and underwater swimming pics) by clicking here. And today you get to meet Mary E. Mary is an evident leader and a truly fun and encouraging personality to be around. Her smile is electric and her sense of style was something to marvel at (I almost asked to borrow her last outfit of my own engagement session.) Thanks for having me Mary! And I wish you the best of luck in your big bright future!
xoxo, Caroline
These two said "I do" just two weeks ago at the lovely Miss Cindy's Gardens in Sebring, FL and I loved being there to capture it all. Congrats to Sara & Dale!
xoxo, Caroline
Miss Cindy's Garden Destination Wedding Photography with Caroline Maxcy Photography.
Another gorgeous May bride and groom who tied the knot in historic Downtown Sebring! Congrats to the newlyweds, Staci & Chris!
xoxo, Caroline
Historic Downtown Sebring Circle Theater Wedding Photography with Caroline Maxcy Photography
Oh the month of May was simply lovely! And I got to celebrate new beginnings with the sweetest brides and grooms all over the state of Florida starting with this pair, Libby and Brandon. Here is a peek into their sweet, southern celebration at Honey Lake Plantation in Greenville, FL. Congrats you two!
xoxo, Caroline
Honey Lake Plantation Destination Wedding Photography with Caroline Maxcy Photography
