№ VI · Journal
Field notes from a
thirty-year practice.
Venue guides, observations on wedding photojournalism, and the occasional long essay drawn from John's archive. Written for couples planning, for the families he has photographed for decades, and for the colleagues who ask how the practice has held together for thirty years.
№ 01 · September 1, 2026
Palm Beach Bridal Portraits: Light, Stone, and Island Timing
Pale stone, arched windows, and fast moving island light shape every Palm Beach bridal portrait. Here is how I plan, time, and photograph them.
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№ 02 · August 15, 2026
Planning an Outdoor Garden Ceremony at a Florida Ritz-Carlton
Rose pomanders on a clipped hedge, a sunlit resort facade behind them. What makes an outdoor ceremony at a Florida Ritz-Carlton work, and when to start it.
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№ 03 · August 12, 2026
The First Look: A Quiet Moment at a World Equestrian Center Wedding
Before the aisle, the tent lights, and the toasts, there is a quieter moment. Here is why a first look works so beautifully at a World Equestrian Center wedding in Ocala.
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№ 04 · August 5, 2026
Planning a Tented Wedding Reception at Sunset on Boca Grande
A sailcloth tent on an open Boca Grande lawn gives you a room built for one evening. Here is how to time it, light it, and photograph it well.
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№ 05 · July 29, 2026
A French Quarter Wedding in New Orleans: A Photographer's Guide
What it is really like to photograph a wedding in the French Quarter, from timing the light on those narrow streets to the walk that turns a whole block into your celebration.
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№ 06 · July 22, 2026
A Lakeside Wedding in Mt. Dora, Florida's Historic Small Town
Mt. Dora's brick streets and glassy lake make it one of Central Florida's most romantic settings. Here is what a wedding day beside Lake Dora truly feels like.
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№ 07 · July 15, 2026
Why Winter Park Is a Dream Setting for a Timeless Florida Wedding
Winter Park pairs Mediterranean architecture, oak lined streets, and soft evening light into one of Central Florida's most romantic places to marry.
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№ 08 · July 15, 2026
The Ritz-Carlton Wedding Experience: Luxury, Service, Images
Inside the Ritz-Carlton wedding experience in Florida: seamless service, ballrooms built for beautiful light, and the moments worth planning for.
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№ 09 · July 15, 2026
Palm Beach Weddings: Timeless Elegance on Florida's Atlantic Coast
Palm Beach blends grand resort architecture, ocean breezes, and old world glamour into one of Florida's most elegant places to say I do.
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№ 10 · July 1, 2026
Planning a Luxury Outdoor Wedding in Naples, Florida: A Guide
Warm Gulf light, lush gardens, and coastal elegance make Naples a dream for an outdoor wedding. Here is how to plan a luxury celebration that photographs beautifully.
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№ 11 · June 22, 2026
Getting Married at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala
The World Equestrian Center in Ocala offers couples something rare: a grand, one-of-a-kind setting where equestrian heritage and refined event spaces come together for a Florida wedding unlike any other.
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№ 12 · June 16, 2026
Boca Grande: A Quarter-Century of Weddings on a Two-Mile Island
A photographer's notes on the Gasparilla Inn, the banyans, the Pier, and the families who have summered on this seven-mile barrier island for a hundred years.
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