Happily Ever After Photography Blog

Nov

Land O'Lakes, Florida- Family Sessions

I moved to Land O' Lakes, Florida with my family just over 5 years ago. My husband requested a job transfer so we could be close to my family. He was granted his request, thankfully. However, it was June and we needed a place to live by October ...

Apr

Hampton Wedding

The Hampton's Saint Pete Wedding I met Stephanie at a tasting for Delectable's catering when she was looking for wedding vendors with her parents. Her St. Petersburg wedding was going to be January 19th 2019. We mat again for a consultation a ...

Jan

Green Vow Renewal

Five years ago when Brittany & Tyler got married, they were in the armed forces- Brittany was in the Army, and Tyler was in the Air Force. They had their little girl Kinsley, and and were busy raising their daughter, and defending our freedom. ...

Jan

Pin Up Session

I got an email one busy November day from a man who was looking for Pin Up photos for his girlfriend. I was so excited to earn the honor to do such a fun photo shoot! I haven't done a Pin Up session since I've moved to Tampa. It'd funny because I've ...

Dec

Downtown Tampa Engagement Shoot

We decided to start the engagement shoot in Ybor City. I absolutely love the charm and old world vibe from this little part of Tampa. It was my maiden voyage doing a Ybor City engagement shoot. Obviously, stopping at the famous Colombia Restaurant ...

Oct

Honeymoon Island Engagement Session

I met Christy and John when they chose me to be their wedding photographer. Their wedding is in April at Soire Estates, just outside of Tampa. Their engagement session was a fun way to get to know these two! They brought their dog, Lucy to take part ...

Sep

Knotted Roots Wedding

Knotted Roots on the Lake Just north of Tampa, in Land O' Lakes, Florida there is a little gem of a venue. Brand new and yet vintage at the same time, Knotted Roots on the Lake was the perfect place for a wedding like Ryan and Stormy's. The ...

Jul

Margaritaville Wedding

I was THRILLED to be able to do a destination wedding at a place I had wanted to see since it was built! The opportunity to photograph a Margaritaville wedding was particularly special to me because I am a total Parrothead. In case you aren't ...

Jun

Honeymoon Island Elopement

I first met Christian and Yudit at our Tampa Wedding Fest bridal expo last January. They were so sweet and totally in love. He proposed to her on a family vacation to Cuba, and of course she accepted. They initially were planning to do a destination ...

Apr

Stylized Photo Shoot

Welcome to the Farm! SunMill Farms is a real working family farm in Dade City, Florida, just 40 minutes North of downtown Tampa. Complete with elegant rustic decor, and amazing scenery on 40 secluded acres. This venue offers the personal touch ...

Feb

Trash the Dress

It’s all about the dress.... Chances are you’ve heard that expression used before. And it IS all about the dress where weddings are concerned. You probably daydreamed about your dress as a little girl. You’ll likely spend ...

Jan

The First Look....

A First Look is set up before the ceremony, in a private location where the groom is waiting for his bride. He has his back turned, and she is brought in. She tells him to turn around and they see each other for the first time, in ...

Dec

Wedding Day Photography

Not ready for your close up? Unless youʼre a hollywood celebrity or a reality star, youʼve probably never had a person with a camera follow you around all day documenting your every move. If you need a little coaching in front of ...

Nov

Boudoir Photography

A new take on a classic idea is quickly gaining popularity again among women. Many boudoir photo clients are brides-to-be who have the images made as gifts for their fiancés on their wedding day. Some clients have the gifts made ...

Feb

Why I do what I do....

This sums up just about everything I feel about photographing weddings....Written By Anne Almasy"I love a good party. I love a bride in the most elaborate, fancy, princess-y dress you've ever dreamed of. I love custom chuppahs and embroidered ...

Jan

So God Made a Wedding Photographer

With inspiration from Paul Harvey’s “So God Made a Farmer” So God Made a Wedding Photographer- By Dana BrandtAnd on the 8th day God looked down on his planned paradise and said, “I need someone to capture the beauty of a ...