All four of these lovely ladies graduated from the University of Florida this spring with graduate degrees.  To commemorate the occasion, and their friendship, before they move to different areas of the country and on with their lives (*sniff*sniff*) they wanted to do a graduation session together.  I’ve gotten to know these ladies for various reasons and they are some of the sweetest people I know.  I had such a great time with them that evening, I stayed with them and shot much later than I’d planned.  We were having that much fun!

We started at the University of Florida football stadium – The Swamp!

We had to include Albert and Alberta!

We had to stop for some Mochi to re-fuel before finishing up downtown.

You may recognize Katelyn from the blog (third from the left).  Her wedding was last August and her sister, Abigail’s wedding was just last month!

And… I’m still too excited… Amanda (far left) just got engaged last night!!  Congrats Amanda and Alex I’m so happy for you!

Abigail & Matt were married earlier this month in a beautiful ceremony that included a few personal touches, including a slideshow of them as children, and throughout their relationship (they’re high school sweethearts!).  Here are a few from their day.  Check back though, I’ll be posting some details here soon.

I loved her Maggie Sottero dress and her shoes!

Abigail, you’re gorgeous.

Abigail’s florist was one of my favorites – but I may be a bit partial, Betsy at The Plant Shoppe was the florist at my wedding too.  :)

Father of the bride, maid of honor (Abigail’s sister), and bride sharing a moment just before she walked down the aisle.  You may remember Katelyn from her wedding I shot in August last year.

Very proud mother of the bride.  :)

Photographer: Dawn McKinstry Photography Invitations: Unique Designs Florist: The Plant Shoppe Dress: Maggie Sottero

To view the entire gallery and order prints, please click here.

About a year ago, I attended a fashion show at Belk in The Oaks Mall.  The models for the show were girls who attended the PACE Center for Girls, and the show was organized by the Junior League of Gainesville New Member class.  This year, I was a part of the New Member class and helped organize the show and raise money to benefit the PACE center.  One of our fund raisers included a raffle, where I donated a portrait session.  And Sheila Spence was the lucky winner!

She wanted to do a session with her dog in her stunning backyard garden.  Enjoy…

Last fall I assisted Karlin Connell at a wedding at the Vinoy Rennaissance Resort in St. Petersburg.  Here are a few of my favorite images:

Another wedding I helped Mary Beth Tyson at over the summer was held at the beautiful Goodwood Museum and Gardens in Tallahassee, Florida.