Hi there and welcome!
It was not too long ago that we were there. Right where you are now. Planning our dream wedding and bursting with excitement to get to spend the rest of our lives together! March 4, 2012, was the big day and God could not have given us for a more perfect one! But, it was just the beginning of our journey. After less than a year of being married, we jumped full force into wedding photography, falling more and more in love with every wedding we captured.
We never dreamed that we would be doing this together, and yet, not a day goes by that we can imagine doing anything else.
This business has been one of the greatest gifts the Lord has given us. We get to freeze a moment in time for our couples, we get to be professional wedding guests (and dance a little during reception time!), and we get to witness the most special moments between a husband and wife. We are always honored to be chosen to be a part of a wedding day and humbled that we are the ones that get to capture images that allow you to relive your special day. We are always grateful when brides and grooms let us into their lives and allow us to help them leave a legacy of love for generations to come. We strongly believe that we can be the best of friends and not just your wedding photographers.
Hey there! I’m Kristy!
Lover of Jesus, fluffy bouquets, cathedral veils, joyful brides, and first looks. Food is my love language and not a day goes by without a cup of coffee! I’m a natural born extrovert and absolutely love being around people. I’m a professional veil thrower, dress bustler, hair pinner, pep talker, and honorary bridesmaid. When I’m not crying during a father/daughter dance or busting a move at your reception, you can find me running around after both our daughters enjoying motherhood to the fullest. I’m a lover of laughter, a hugger, and can’t wait to be a part of your big day!
Hi guys! I’m Vic!
Pizza and chocolate-chip cookies are my jam... (I know, I’m pretty much a kid) and I believe one of the best investments we’ve ever made was our pizza oven and espresso machine. I’m a ring-shot specialist, and expert boutonniere pinner. If I wasn’t a wedding photographer, I’d probably be an interior designer. It’s something that I’ve loved since I was young (you can call me Vic Gaines). You will often hear me say the most ridiculous things to get a genuine laugh because I believe that the best way to capture two people in love is by seeing them smile together!
For our photographer peers
We've been there, right where you are in your photography journey. And no matter what part of the journey you're in, we want to help! Whether you want one-on-one mentoring or prefer to learn with others in a workshop, we've got you covered! But a fair warning, you will probably gain two of the biggest cheerleaders for your business in us :)
Beyond the Basics with Kristy & Vic
We're taking it beyond the basics of photography and diving deep into different areas of this craft we love so much. Take your photos to the next level by learning directly from someone who's been where you are!
One-On-One Coaching Sessions
There's nothing that fills our hearts more than helping others succeed and thrive in their business! With one-on-one mentoring sessions, we dive into your areas of need and help you push forward in any way we can.
A full circle moment photographing a bride we’ve known for almost 20 years and have seen grow up 🥹
Gaby was my (Kristy) next door neighbor since she was about 12 years old and now as a grown women, we got the opportunity to capture her and Ryan’s amazing wedding day!
We love being a part of such a special day full of so much love and joy! We’re honored we got to capture it all 🩷
Congratulations to the new Mr. and Mrs. Markulics!
Venue: @davisislandsgardenclub
Planner: @theolivetreeweddings
Dress: @trulyforeverbridaltampa
DJ: @eventsdonerighttampabay
Florals: @mintfloralstudio
HMU: @femmeakoi
Officiant/ @weddingsbybonnie
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Our little Peanut turns 12 today 🥹🩷
This sweet boy is our first “baby” and honestly I’ve never known a better dog than him! He loves our girls, plays with them and let them smother him.
Everyone who meets him loves him and we can’t believe we’ve been able to have him by our side for 12 years 🫶🏼
If y’all only new how many times we had to pivot from the original plan for this proposal 😅
But she said YES 💍
Alex rolled with the punches, his sweet family pitched in, and we made it happen to pull of an amazing proposal at the @theritzcarltonfortlauderdale!
We loved every minute of our time spent with them and cheers to Alex and Clara 🩷
If you’re looking to put a ring on it, let’s chat some practical tips ⬇️
But first, if you’re watching this and know a guy getting ready to propose, share this with him. And if you’re a girlfriend trying to throw some hints, go ahead and tag him 🤣
Being in South FL as a hot spot for destination proposals, it has us shooting a ton of them and here are some tips for the fellas…
- Make sure you make the proposal about you both and your love! Don’t try to pull out all the stops if you both are more reserved and introverted.
- If you want to truly capture the moment, hire a photographer (preferably one with experience who can help you plan it all out) ! That way you can have beautiful pictures of the big moment to treasure for years to come.
- When you’re getting down on one knee, make sure you stay down for at least 3-5 seconds so your photographer can capture that epic shot.
- Try buying a thinner ring box so you don’t have to figure out how to hide a huge bulky one. And practice opening the ring box (trust us, you don’t want to drop the ring like Vic did 😆)
Did we miss any tips?! Let us know in the comments ⬇️
To binge all things proposals, engagement and weddings go ahead and click that follow button for more ☺️
She said YES 🩷💍
We got to shoot the sweetest proposal today of two high school sweethearts who are now fiancés!
Chris reached out to us a few weeks ago to plan this thoughtful beach proposal for Ava. We’re so glad he asked us to capture this beautiful moment for them!
Here are some sneak peeks from Chris and Ava’s proposal 🫶🏼
