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Moments that live in even my head forever

Black and white photo of a happy family with a toddler sitting by the ocean on a sunny day at Fort Clinch State Park on Amelia Island, FL.

IT'S ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO CURATE A PORTFOLIO WHEN THERE ARE SO MANY AMAZING MOMENTS TO CHOOSE FROM, BUT HERE ARE JUST A FEW OF MY FAVORITES & A NOTE ABOUT THE PEOPLE THAT MADE THEM HAPPEN

Blurred motion shot of bride and groom running hand in hand past palm trees at dusk.

Romantic newlywed couple embracing in dramatic sunlight and shadow with bride holding white bouquet.

Bride and groom sharing a glance on steps of elegant white neoclassical courthouse building.

Newlywed couple standing on vintage staircase inside historic building after courthouse elopement on Amelia Island, Florida.

Groom places wedding ring on bride's finger during intimate courthouse elopement ceremony indoors.

Close-up black and white photo of groom placing wedding ring on bride's hand.

Jubilant newlyweds raise arms in celebration after courthouse elopement ceremony in small office room.

Bride in white dress holds bouquet outside brick courthouse with American and state flags.

Black and white photo of newlyweds holding hands and running outside courthouse after elopement.

Joyful bride in white dress holding bouquet runs hand-in-hand with groom in white shirt outside brick building in Fernandina Beach, Florida.

Groom tenderly embraces bride holding white bouquet on sunlit steps of elegant white building.

Black and white photo of groom embracing bride with bouquet on steps of classic white building on Amelia Island, Florida.

Newlywed couple running hand-in-hand across cobblestone street lined with palm trees in black and white in downtown Amelia Island.

Savannah & David-

Savannah is one of my very best friends and it was such an honor getting to capture her marry dave at their intimate courthouse elopement

Newlyweds share a romantic first kiss in a cozy indoor ceremony space flanked by lush green ferns.

Couple in love poses on church steps, groom in blue floral suit, bride in white gown with floral cathedral train.

Outdoor wedding reception with guests seated on white chairs around a checkered dance floor at golden hour in Jacksonville, Florida.

Bride holding colorful bouquet and groom in light blue suit pose before ornate silver mirror in white room.

Madeline & Michael-

Lovers of vintage who truly spoke to my soul, got married at Five Points Chapel in Jacksonville on a beautiful

October day

Couple shares a kiss at outdoor wedding dessert table under a moonlit night sky.

Black and white photo of newlyweds kissing during sparkler send-off outside brick chapel at night in Jacksonville, Florida.

Bride and groom share first kiss at altar surrounded by tropical palms in white chapel.

Bride in off-shoulder gown with floral cathedral veil walks with groom in blue suit in garden.

Bride and groom pose outside charming red brick chapel with white arched windows and wooden door.

Groom in blue floral suit and bride in off-shoulder gown pose on brick church steps in Jacksonville, Florida.

Bride in elegant off-shoulder white gown with long train stands between two windows in soft light.

Interracial couple embracing in wedding attire, groom in floral blue suit and bride in white off-shoulder gown.

Black and white photo of bridesmaid tenderly wiping tears from emotional bride's face before wedding ceremony.

Elegant silver bridal heels displayed beside a framed card and crystal heart on a mirrored glass table.

Newlyweds kiss in front of a charming white chapel surrounded by trees, bride holding a baby's breath bouquet.

Newlyweds raise hands toward cheering guests on balcony during outdoor wedding reception celebration on Amelia Island, Florida.

Carolyn & Grant-

These two had a traditional Catholic ceremony at a chapel on Amelia Island & ended their day celebrating by the dunes beneath a perfect sunset

Joyful bride and groom walking down church aisle after wedding ceremony in black and white photo on Amelia Island, Florida.

Smiling bride in white veil embraced by children in white outfits holding baby's breath bouquet outdoors.

Bride and companion walking toward red arched church door, bride wearing veil and large bow on gown.

Black and white photo of bride in veil holding bouquet walking down church aisle with escort.

Groom dipping bride in white mini dress and veil outside white chapel surrounded by tropical greenery.

Elegant single-tier white wedding cake with bride and groom topper and floral decorations on display table.

Bride raising bouquet while groom looks on beside white chapel tower against bright blue sky.

Bride and groom sharing intimate moment in lush green garden beside elegant white estate building.

Bride posing with elderly guest for a photo at an elegant white wedding reception venue at Ocean Club of Amelia.

Newlyweds celebrate with wedding party outside white church, everyone raising hands in joy.

Bride and groom holding hands walking toward a white chapel with a cross on a sunny day.

Groom dips bride for romantic kiss among sea oats on sandy beach at sunset at the Ocean Club of Amelia.

Bride and groom sharing a kiss under a floral arch draped with moss by a scenic marsh at Walker's Landing in Fernandina Beach, Florida.

Close-up black and white photo of groom reading handwritten wedding vows from a small notebook.

Bride and groom share a romantic embrace on a waterfront dock, with marsh views behind them.

Allyssa & Ryan-

Their wedding was a full circle moment, from photographing their couples & engagement sessions to ultimately photographing their wedding under the canopies on Amelia Island

Elegant wedding stationery including a newspaper-style save the date, invitation, and wax seal on a wicker tray.

Bride getting hair and makeup done in black and white photo during wedding day preparations.

Bride in lace gown poses with three bridesmaids in light blue dresses inside a rustic wooden venue.

Framed memorial photo of loved one placed on white chair at outdoor wedding ceremony aisle.

Father walks bride down the aisle in black and white outdoor wedding ceremony photo at Walker's Landing on Amelia Island, Florida.

Gold wedding rings and pearl necklace resting on handwritten wedding vows in an open journal.

Groom dips bride in a romantic kiss on a floating dock surrounded by marsh and water at Walker's Landing on Amelia Island, Florida.

Bride smiles while dancing with a guest in black and white wedding reception photo.

Flat lay of wedding details including shoes, save the date, jewelry, and accessories.

Bride and groom sharing an intimate moment seated in an elegant dome chair in black and white.

Bride and groom embracing tenderly by a window in a softly lit vintage bedroom.

Emotional black and white photo of bride hugging father during wedding ceremony on wooden deck.

Grace & Joel- Despite the rain, got married in Saint Augustine at the Kenwood Inn, then continued the celebrations all night long, overlooking the historic city at the White Room

Bridesmaids in olive green dresses reacting with joy as bride reveals her wedding gown.

Bride and groom sharing first kiss outdoors surrounded by lush greenery with blue hydrangea bouquet.

Bride and groom reflected in an ornate vintage mirror in black and white wedding portrait.

Bride and groom walking up elegant white staircase with wooden railing on their wedding day at the Kenwood Inn in Saint Augustine, Florida.

Wedding couple sharing a kiss outdoors with blue hydrangea bouquet and historic building backdrop in Saint Augustine, Florida.

Black and white photo of bride and groom signing marriage documents before ornate mirror.

Bride and groom share first kiss during outdoor porch wedding ceremony with guests applauding.

Elegant three-tier white wedding cake with bride and groom topper displayed alongside colorful cakes.

Bridesmaid giving heartfelt speech at wedding reception while bride laughs joyfully at table.

Bride and groom sharing a romantic kiss in front of a white door in soft light.

Aerial black and white view of bride descending narrow staircase with flowing gown and bouquet.

Overhead view of plated wedding cake slices with forks on white plates at reception.

Bride and groom lying on the deck of a white catamaran with ocean water visible below.

Black and white photo of bride and groom kissing on a sailboat with veil blowing in the wind.

Brooke & Chris-

These two had an incredible intimate sailboat elopement off the coast of Amelia Island

Wedding couple standing on a white catamaran named Follow Dream under dramatic cloudy skies.

Bride and groom sharing a romantic kiss by the water, her veil flowing in the wind.

Black and white overhead photo of bride and groom lying together on a sailboat deck.

Bride in white dress and groom in tan suit holding hands on a sailboat deck over water.

Bride and groom lying together on white catamaran deck with bouquet and ocean backdrop.

Bride and groom sharing a kiss on sailboat bow with veil flowing in the coastal breeze.

Black and white photo of smiling bride in white gown with flowing veil facing groom outdoors.

Bride and groom holding hands on catamaran bow with cloudy sky and open water behind them.

Bride and groom holding hands on a boat near the water, wearing white wedding dress and beige suit.

Groom reads vows from paper during outdoor wedding ceremony under moss-draped trees.

Bride and groom sharing a golden hour kiss with warm sunset light glowing behind them.

Carly & Andrew-

Celebrated their love underneath the oaks of Walker's Landing on Amelia Island, the most intimate day with Andrew ending the evening by joining his band on stage and playing for his new bride, friends & family

Black and white photo of bride getting hair styled by hairdresser near bright window.

Bride embraces bridesmaid holding bouquet and champagne under moss-covered trees.

Bride gazes lovingly at bearded groom while holding peach and white floral bouquet.

Elegant rustic wedding reception hall with long tables, candles, and wood beam ceiling.

Smiling bride and groom cut white tiered wedding cake decorated with oranges and flowers.

Bride and groom silhouetted against golden sunset over marsh waterway on dock.

Officiant reads ceremony script as groom holds bride's hands at outdoor woodland wedding.

Bridesmaids in mismatched earth-tone gowns hold bouquets under Spanish moss-draped palms.

Groom adjusts patterned tie while getting ready in hotel room on wedding day.

Pearl bracelet and blue gemstone ring beside a gold necklace on a floral wedding invitation card.

Bride and groom share a smile with wedding party beside a large tree outdoors.

Joyful newlyweds walking back down aisle under Spanish moss-draped oak trees with cheering guests.

Couple has first kiss on the beach as husband and wife on their wedding day on Amelia Island, Florida

Bride looking at her wedding dress while getting ready on her wedding day at The Ritz-Carlton on Amelia Island, Florida

Bride and groom posing on the beach together after their wedding ceremony on Amelia Island, Florida

Groom reading vows on his wedding day on Amelia Island, Florida

Elizabeth & Adam-

Had an intimate morning beach ceremony on Amelia Island with their close family & friends, then went off and enjoyed a brunch reception at the Golf Club

Bridesmaids celebrating with the bride on her wedding day

Groomsmen throwing the groom up in the air on his wedding day on Amelia Island

Documentary style wedding photography on Amelia Island, Florida

Couple practicing feet washing at their beach wedding on Amelia Island, Florida

Cinematic wedding photography on Amelia Island, Florida

Wedding day floral bouquet captured by Watersfolk Photography on Amelia Island, Florida

Wedding cake with pearls and a custom wooden sign

Couple cutting cake on their wedding day on Amelia Island, Florida

Cinematic bridal photography on Amelia Island, Florida

Woman in black blazer and white satin skirt poses with raised arms near historic stone fort on sunny day.

VANTAGE BY VAUGHN

creative branding portraits captured in downtown

Saint Augustine

Woman in black blazer holds cardboard sign reading Book With Vantage By Vaughn overhead against blue sky.

Woman in black blazer and sunglasses poses among white wildflowers near historic stone fort on clear day.

Close-up black and white portrait of woman adjusting oval sunglasses with dramatic shadow lighting.

Because I couldn't just leave it at that...

more moments i couldn't help but let live here forever

Bride and groom sitting on the bow of a boat on calm water with a historic fort in the background.

Elegant wedding cake topped with classic bride and groom figurines surrounded by white roses and lace trim.

Man proposing on one knee to a woman on a sandy beach at golden sunset in Jacksonville Beach, Florida.

Stylish woman in blazer and satin skirt posing outdoors against a clear blue sky in Saint Augustine, Florida.

Young man lying on green carpet rug with a skateboard and vintage electronics in a studio setting.

Bride and groom gazing at each other under a dramatic cloudy sky with veil blowing in the wind.

Young woman resting her head on an open annotated Bible surrounded by wildflowers outdoors.

Couple smiling and embracing each other on a beach with ocean waves and sunset sky behind them.

Black and white family portrait of parents with two children standing on rocks at the beach.

Couple sharing a romantic dip kiss on the beach at golden sunset with wind-blown hair on Amelia Island, Florida.

Woman in striped shirt stands on beach with arms out as seagulls fly overhead.

Elegant couple kissing in dramatic light beside vintage mailboxes in a formal indoor setting.

Close-up of an interracial couple sharing a tender intimate moment, nearly kissing outdoors in Jacksonville, Florida.

Young family with baby and horse standing in a sunlit green meadow at golden hour.

Woman in striped shirt resting on another womans shoulders by the ocean shore on Amelia Island, Florida.

Close-up of bride in white gown touching her chest, wearing a delicate necklace and ring.

Intimate black and white close-up portrait of couple with foreheads nearly touching.

Stylish woman in black blazer holding a cardboard sign reading Book With Vantage By Vaughn in Saint Augustine, Florida.

Partially cut wedding cake beside silver fork and knife server with baby's breath floral arrangement.

Bride and groom walking hand in hand on a sunny path, bride wearing white gown with bow and veil holding bouquet.

Chic woman in black blazer adjusting cat-eye sunglasses while sitting in a sunlit green field in Saint Augustine, Florida.

Two people holding hands while standing on rocky shore with waves crashing behind them on Amelia Island, Florida.

Bride and groom sharing a passionate kiss near the water, veil flowing in the breeze.

Black and white photo of couple at a bar, woman pouring a drink while man embraces her.

Couple in white dress and beige suit holding hands on a yacht deck with ocean in background.

Romantic couple nearly kissing at sunset on a beach, bride's hair blowing in the wind.

Bridal portrait while getting ready on her wedding day in Jacksonville, Florida

Happy family with young boy laughing together on a sunny beach with blue sky.

Joyful woman in white robe celebrating with champagne bottle and glass outdoors with hair in curlers.

Black and white photo of family with child sitting on rocks by the ocean shore.

Couple embracing on sailboat named Here and Now at dusk on calm water.

Creative studio portrait of child leaning back on chair with skateboard and vintage TV.

Woman in black blazer and gold skirt crouching in green field with historic stone fort ruins behind her in Saint Augustine, Florida.

Groom lifting joyful bride on a windy beach at sunset, both dressed in white on Amelia Island, Florida.

Couple leaning against a garden wall surrounded by lush green foliage on a brick path.

White bridal heels with floral detail displayed on wooden chair beside pearl necklace and green envelope.

LGBTQ+ bridal portraits on their wedding day at the TPC Golf Course in Jacksonville, Florida

Couple sharing a romantic moment on a balcony overlooking a lush beachside landscape at the Omni Resort on Amelia Island, Florida.

Champagne being poured into a pyramid tower of coupe glasses at an outdoor wedding reception.

Couple in white running joyfully on a beach at sunset, waves and colorful sky in the background.

Black and white photo of someone fastening the back of a bride's white wedding dress near a window.

Silver strappy wedding heels with checkered block heels resting on a white surface in dramatic lighting.

Bride and groom forming a heart shape with their hands at sunset over a calm waterway.

Wedding party celebrating outside white chapel with red doors, hands raised in joy after ceremony on Amelia Island, Florida.

Black and white photo of couple clinking champagne glasses at elegant bar event.

Four women smiling and embracing on a beach at dusk with ocean waves behind them.

Black and white family portrait on beach, parents holding two young children with cloudy sky above.

Family of four posing on large rock on sandy beach, children pointing toward the ocean.

Family pulling a Christmas tree on a cart through a snowy neighborhood street in Woodstock, Vermont.

Black and white photo of a couple posing on sandy beach dunes surrounded by tall grass.

Couple sharing a kiss at sunset beneath palm trees wrapped in lights at a street corner.

Couple walking hand in hand along ocean shoreline with waves and blue sky behind them.

Two hands intertwined against a cloudy sky, one adorned with a gold watch and a tattoo.

Couple embracing and smiling at each other on a sailboat at a marina.

Interracial couple sharing a kiss on a bridge with city skyscrapers in the background in Jacksonville, Florida.

Aerial view of a couple sitting together on a wooden dock surrounded by boats.

Family carrying a freshly cut Christmas tree past a white picket fence in winter snow in Woodstock, Vermont.

Two women sitting together in a golden sunlit field near the coast at sunset on Amelia Island, Florida

Young couple sharing a tender moment, woman embracing man from behind and kissing his cheek outdoors.

Close-up of an elegant diamond engagement ring on a womans hand resting on partners hand.

Stylish couple in matching black formal attire posing on steps of a the historic post office on Amelia Island, Florida

Happy family with three energetic boys posing together near a scenic ocean beach at dusk.

Black and white close-up of hands with a diamond engagement ring resting on a white dress.

Black and white tender moment of a blonde mother gently kissing her young childs head.

Young family of three walking hand in hand along a scenic sandy beach near the ocean on Amelia Island, Florida