Camp/Wakeley Wedding La Playa/Naples/Florida

A couple of years ago I photographed Alexandra and Brad's wedding in Cape Cod. It was a beautiful wedding by the water. Alexandra's family was welcoming and gracious. Her mother, Karen, invited me to stay at her home anytime I was in the area. I found out during the rehearsal dinner roasts that if I ever were to take her up on the invitation to make sure it is in the summer.

About a year ago I received a phone call from Sandra Wakeley, to photograph her wedding. She was in Ali's wedding and was marrying Ali's brother, Christian. Lucky for me they were getting married in Naples in March, which offers a great respite from the long Montana winter. During our phone conversations I remembered how welcoming the family was and how easy they were to work with. When I arrived in Naples to photograph Sandra and Christian's rehearsal dinner and wedding , they were sincerely grateful for me coming down to work for them. I always feel thankful when someone hires me to photograph their wedding, especially so when they choose to have me fly to a particular destination.

There is something special about the connection between Sandra and Christian. They seem to have an inherent similarity in personality, kindness and sincerity that is rare to see in an individual and even more rare in a couple. This, in addition, to their external beauty made my job so easy and enjoyable. It was wonderful to work and be surrounded by familiar faces and to get to know Sandra's family.

Here are some of my favorite photographs from their wedding, and one photo of Ali and Brad and their beautiful new baby, Gabriel. Thank you to all of you for making me feel so comfortable and having me be a part of such a wonderful celebration with your families.