"to love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides" - David Viscott

Downtown is always one of my favorite locations to shoot... the historic spots, the urban scenes, and the unique shops make for some beautiful photo locations.


Tyler and Athena's engagement chapter began downtown, so it was only fitting that we go to the marina, the spot where he proposed, after they finished their nuptials at the courthouse. Following their ceremony at the courthouse, we walked around Palafox, finding tons of hidden gems. Visiting the city parks for a natural backdrop, then moved to historic Old Christ Church, which is always a landmark photo spot.  


Their story was such a joy to document, and I am so grateful they trusted me to photograph their special day! If you are planning your courthouse ceremony in Pensacola or surrounding areas and want to create some magical wedding portraits, visit my portfolio or contact me page, and let's talk!

Marine groom in dress blues smiles at bride in white gown outdoors.
Military groom and bride share a romantic kiss outside a white church with picket fence at golden hour.
Marine groom and bride share romantic kiss by white picket fence near historic building.
Military groom in dress uniform embraces smiling bride in white gown near white picket fence at outdoor wedding venue.
Marine groom kisses bride in white dress outside church arched wooden doors with cross.
Smiling bride and Marine groom nearly kiss while showing off wedding rings.
A bride in a white gown laughs beside a Marine in dress uniform adjusting his cap outdoors.
Close-up of newlyweds wedding rings on Marine uniform red stripe while kissing.
Newlyweds share a kiss hidden behind Marine dress cover showing wedding rings.
Couple in wedding attire poses by ornate fountain, groom in Marine dress uniform, bride in white gown.
Marine in dress uniform embraces bride in white gown by white picket fence in golden hour light.
Military groom and bride walk into M.C. Blanchard Judicial Building on wedding day.
Marine in dress uniform kissing bride in white gown on waterfront dock with boats in background.
Close-up of bride's engagement ring and wedding band as couple kisses in Marine dress uniform.
Bride and groom share a romantic kiss outside a charming blue church with white picket fence at golden hour.
Laughing bride leans into Marine groom while sitting on marble steps in warm sunlight.
Couple in wedding attire at a Marriage, Probate and Guardianship courthouse counter obtaining their marriage license.
A bride and groom share a romantic kiss near a white picket fence outside a charming blue church on their wedding day.
A smiling bride in white looks up at a Marine in dress blues, sharing a romantic moment together.
Marine in dress uniform kisses bride in white strapless gown outside M.C. Blanchard Judicial Building.
A US Marine in dress blues uniform stands beside a historic cannon outside a neoclassical building.
Marine groom embraces smiling bride near white fence and blue historic church.
Marine groom and bride sit on stone steps sharing a tender moment beside grand columns.
Marine groom kisses bride's forehead as she smiles softly near elegant stone columns.
Couple shares a kiss while displaying bride's diamond engagement ring and gold wedding band.
Smiling Marine groom in dress blues holds bride close between white columns.
Couple embraces outdoors, bride in white strapless dress with groom's arms wrapped around her waist.
Bride resting her hand on groom's shoulder during romantic outdoor wedding ceremony near white fence.
Military groom in dress blues holds bride in white gown outside historic white church.
Marine groom embraces bride from behind near white picket fence in warm golden light.
Marine groom in dress blues holds bride's hand in white gown outside M.C. Blanchard Judicial Building.
Groom lifting bride in wedding attire outside a white church with arched windows and a cross.
Couple walks hand-in-hand toward M.C. Blanchard Judicial Building entrance, bride in white gown, groom in dark attire.
Close-up black and white photo of a woman's hand wearing a diamond engagement ring, resting on a dark surface.
Couple exchanges rings at indoor ceremony before lush greenery wall with white florals and fairy lights.
Marine in dress uniform shares a romantic kiss with bride on a waterfront dock with yachts in the background.
Black and white photo of a couple in wedding attire at a Marriage, Probate and Guardianship office counter.
Newlyweds share romantic kiss by ornate fountain in scenic town square at dusk.
Marine groom shows bride something on phone outside government building on wedding day.
Marine groom carries bride in white gown in front of large arched wooden doors.
Smiling bride places hand on Marine groom's shoulder during outdoor first dance in golden light.