Growing up, my family wasn’t huge on photos. I can count on one hand the photos I have with my dad, and I truly value those memories so much. The one of us at Disney World meeting Goofy and Pluto when I was a little kid has to be one of my absolute favorites. Though I grew up with a liking for photography, the passing of my dad sparked a whole new interest in it.
Through the years though I’ve realized what subconsciously drew me to photography: the legacy. Though I couldn't have photos with my dad on my wedding day, his legacy lives on through the 4x6 printed photos from my childhood, and I'll always cherish that.
WHAT DREW ME TO PHOTOGRAPHY WASN'T AN ABUNDANCE OF PHOTOS, BUT RATHER THE OPPOSITE
If I'm not out photographing a wedding day, I love spending my Saturdays at home with my husband and our 2 pups! You can usually find us at home, lounging on the couch scrolling every.single.possible.streaming service to find the best movie or show to watch while I pop my perfected recipe of stovetop popcorn (it's truly amazing).
#ThingsNoOneAsked but current streaming watch: Modern Family!
My husband, dogs, and lots of popcorn and movie nights bring happiness to our home.
Emily + Derrick
"Gaby was one of our favorite vendors! From our first phone consultation, I could tell she had a ton of experience in the wedding industry and was dedicated to her clients. On our wedding day, she captured the fun and excitement so well!
WORD ON THE STREET
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One of my favorite things about being a photographer is having the ability to spend my days at home with my dogs, Leia and Rey! They love snoozing next to me while I edit, whether it's in my office or on the couch.
P.S, yes, they're both named after Star Wars characters!
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I've referenced my love for popcorn like 12 times already. So let's cut to the chase, my perfected stovetop popcorn recipe:
-Heat up coconut oil on the stovetop in a large pot
-Add a few kernels. When they pop, add the rest!
-Remove from heat when the popping slows down
-Secret ingredient: Top with Flavacol seasoning (use sparingly!!)
-Mix in freshly melted butter + desired toppings
-Enjoy!
I'm sure I've referenced my love for popcorn like 12 times already. So let's cut to the chase, my perfected stovetop popcorn recipe:
-Heat up coconut oil on the stovetop in a large pot
-Add a few kernels. When they pop, add the rest of the kernels
-When the popping slows to a few seconds apart, remove from heat
-Secret ingredient: Top with Flavacol seasoning (use sparingly!!)
-Mix in freshly melted butter + desired toppings
-Enjoy!
popcorn
A fresh bowl of
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Growing up, I loved the idea of going to the bookstore and strolling the aisles, but actually reading wasn't my favorite (I blame summer reading lists...haha).
Now, I absolutely loooove to read!
Current read: Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood (one of my favorite authors!!)
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reading
my favorite things
Though I don't have tons of photos from my childhood past the few I've seen over the years, my heart is to capture those memories and preserve them for other families and couples. In the same way I loved capturing the small and large moments when I was younger, I aim to do that same thing on a wedding day.
I want each person I photograph to leave their wedding day or session not only feeling like they had a great experience, but also knowing that they'll have those moments photographed to look back on for decades to come.
BEHIND THE PHOTOS
the heart
