A man wearing a purple shirt kisses a woman with curly hair on the cheek.
A smiling couple stands together in a white gazebo at Granville Plantation in Newberry, Fl.
A couple hold hands under an archway at Granville plantation.
A couple cuddles in a gazebo at Granville, Plantation in Newberry, Fl.
A couple stands together under an archway in front of a large oak tree.
A couple kisses in a trellised archway.
An engaged couple wearing purple looks into each others eyes under a trellised archway.
A couple spoons during golden hour.
A couple shares a romantic kiss under an archway during at sunset.
A couple holding hands looks dow at their rings.
A couple embraces on a bridge at golden hour.
A man twirls a woman in a gazebo at Granville Plantation in Newberry.
A couple stands in an archway looking into each others eyes.

As a Gainesville wedding photographer who specializes in capturing authentic moments, I was thrilled to document Nick and Dakota's engagement session at the stunning Granville Plantation. This historic venue, with its sprawling landscapes and rustic charm, provided the perfect backdrop for their love story to unfold naturally.


My approach as a photojournalistic wedding photographer is to let the moments happen, rather than orchestrating them. I believe in capturing the genuine emotions and connections between couples, allowing their personalities to shine through in every image. Nick and Dakota's session was a testament to this philosophy.

From the moment we started, their chemistry was undeniable. Their laughter echoed through the plantation's aged oaks, and their tender glances spoke volumes. As a candid wedding photographer, I focused on capturing these fleeting moments of intimacy, allowing their love to tell its own story.


Granville Plantation offered a variety of picturesque settings, from the weathered barns to the sprawling fields. We explored the grounds together, allowing Nick and Dakota to interact naturally, resulting in a series of authentic and heartfelt images. My goal as a documentary wedding photographer is to create a visual narrative of their love, capturing the raw and unfiltered moments that define their relationship.


Nick and Dakota's engagement session was a reminder of why I love being a wedding photographer. It's about capturing the essence of a couple's love, the unspoken words, and the genuine connections that make their story unique. Granvill Plantation provided the ideal setting for this, offering a rustic and romantic atmosphere that perfectly complemented their love story.


Looking for a Gainesville wedding photographer who can capture your authentic love story with a photojournalistic approach? Contact me today to discuss your vision!