The endless roads we walk in life become many of the defining moments that shape who we are, how we think and what we pursue. For Alice and Allan, no better road would suit them than to walk hand in hand as their strong faith and pure love would lead them to a fruitful future. With a genuine excitement and simple outlook on life, these two have found a secret... Love each other and those around you the best you can because at the end of the day, love is all that is left.

I loved connecting with this home grown couple as they share a sense of adventure that screams, "let's go for it and make the best of what is in front of us!" Refreshing, young, and free to take on the world in pursuit of big dreams and big plans...my kind of style :) Alice and Allan: Life is waiting for you at every turn and I'm grateful to be part of that. I always look forward to what is next for you two and how you will be used in others lives. Blessings to you both ~ M

There are never enough hours in a day when shooting an in-love, fun and energetic couple like Kelly and David. Orlando was our meeting spot and after a little scope action with my buddy Phil from Jacksonville, we landed on a perfect location to capture their vibrant lifestyle engagement session. Don't ask me how, but the details always just seem to fall into place for an absolutely flawless day of laughter, creativity, and simply a good time with new friends making for a great day! Of course Kelly and David's carefree attitude, relaxed personalities, and life filled interaction added just the right touch as we toured downtown Orlando. Kelly + David: btw, thanks for now following me the wrong way which turned out to be a one way!! We had a fantastic time with you guys :)

With pending plans in place and the destined date set in stone, Ryan's next step was to check in with me on how I would play a part in his romantic weekend adventure. Maggie, the love of Ryan's life, was expecting nothing more than a get-a-way weekend in the Florida Keys as she watched the windy city of Chicago grow smaller and smaller from the airplane window... little did she know that her life was about to change forever.

These two met years ago in high school and as dating fate would have it, their "just friends" relationship was only the beginning to what would become a love filled future that no one saw coming. 

Ryan informed me of his scheduled surprise engagement at Palm Island months before which allowed us time to lay out the details for a post engagement shoot in Coral Gables. Well needless to say, I met this amazing couple at the Biltmore Hotel and Maggie was radiating with her infectious smile and warm persona. Ryan was calm + collected yet proud to show off his flower as they were up for anything I threw at them and dove in with both feet.  For the latter part of a gorgeous afternoon, we targeted a few keys spots and found our way around to find some stunning light.  Here are a handful from the day....  

Maggie + Ryan:  Congratulations once again on your engagement and thank you for an action packed day (sorry again about the car situation - looks like it was only a loose battery cable)  :)  I loved hearing about your story and spending the day with you guys as we look forward to watching your lives unfold together.

Some may call it unavoidable fate while others may simply call it destiny. Regardless what label, category and/or definition it may fall under, the undeniable chemistry connection that transpires between two individuals will captivate human interest far beyond any timeline we can imagine.

For Amber and Eddie, it all began with a sports fitness program that led the way to romance. While at first Eddie played his role as a speed coach for Amber's success, it wasn’t long until these two found themselves enjoying time together outside of the gym and bonding on a much more personal level.

With their mutual commitment to family tradition, enthusiasm for sports, and a passion to build a bright future, this gorgeous couple is planned to marry at the Fort Lauderdale W Hotel and we are super excited to shoot there. We met here in our backyard of Palm Beach to hit a few key spots for a casual lifestyle engagement session and walked away with life filled beautiful images of a beautiful couple! Here are a handful of my favorites from the day...

This dynamic duo possesses enough energetic connection to power Time Square while simultaneously expressing their delectable affection for each another. With his strong yet gentle approach, Jeff’s playful sense of humor and comforting presence blend perfectly with the unmistakably contagious life of his bride-to-be, the beautiful April.

With rock solid core values and infectious personalities, these two seem to defy the limits of life as they aspire to live each moment to it’s fullest  and successfully do so. Moved by their expressive connection to music, April and Jeff are turning their heartfelt dreams into an inspired reality while inwardly creating their own epic movie script along the way.  

The lyrics of Marvin come to mind here, "Ain't no mountain high enough, Ain't no valley low enough, Ain't no river wide enough, To keep me from getting to you..."

April and Jeff: To witness the obvious connection between you two as we spent the day together was an absolute pleasure to capture. Thank you for wearing your hearts on your sleeves and being real at all times... you guys are a gift to so many - never forget...the world is watching your movie~ Mike & Gi