The Root Photography Blog

There’s something poetic about the fact that Kaitlyn and Eric had the brightest engagement session (literally at sunrise on Cocoa Beach), and pouring rain on their wedding day! I, for one, always see rain as incredibly romantic and cozy; lucky for our gorgeous couple, both their wedding and reception locations were indoors. :)

Our day began and ended at Rosen Shingle Creek.

I always love presenting brides their guest book on the wedding morning. :)

We very often see bridesmaids adorned in matching robes or hoodies, but this was our first time seeing groomsmen!

We love photographing at St. James Cathedral in Orlando. :)

Eric, you’re adorable!

Didn’t even realize this happened until editing. One of the many reasons that I love that Nathanial and I shoot together!

Sneaking in a snuggle between group photos. :)

The groomsmen getting Kaitlyn and her girls to the limo!

Part two coming up next. :)

I’m gonna let you in on a little secret: I’m awful around kids. I don’t like holding other people’s kids, especially babies, and I never know what to say around them. This becomes painfully obvious when we photograph families. Take Grayson, for example. She ran up to me, held my hand, and I immediately start blabbering, “Hi, Grayson! How are you? How’s work? Have you, uh, filed your taxes yet?” Ok, I’m exaggerating, of course, but not by that much! In two seconds, however, Nate becomes the “baby whisperer.” Playing hide and go seek, having them doubling over laughing…

It makes me swoon, of course, but I always fear this is a peek into our future. Nate playing with the kids at sundown, them begging him for 5 more minutes, while I make awkward small talk as I try to get them to finish their homework and avoid eye contact at all times. I know that “they” say it’s totally different when it’s your kid, so I guess time will tell. In the meantime, I like seeing family sessions as good practice and forced interaction with the under three feet variety- One of these days I’ll get the hang of child interaction, but for now, I’ll enjoy my spot behind the camera!

(Note from Nate: Jensey’s an adorable over exaggerator and is just as wonderful during these sessions. Don’t let her creative writing fool you!)

Pigtails! <3

Anyone recognize these three sweet faces? Lindsey and Derrick were married a little over a year ago! <3

Lindsey started throwing leaves on Miss Grayson, and at first, she wasn’t so sure of it…

… But two seconds later, she fell in love with autumn! Favorite!!!!!!!!

We photographed their session right by Vanderbilt Medical Center, and a helicopter kept flying overhead. The sad thing was that it was so cloudy, she couldn’t see the helicopter, just hear it- So confusing!