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Engagement session in Hanna park | Leslie + Wesley {Jacksonville and St.Augustine engagement & wedding photographer}

Leslie + Wesley (yes their names rhyme - how awesome is that!) did their engagement session in Hanna Park - we started out in the wooded area and then headed to the beach. They are such a beautiful couple inside out! I'm obsessed with Leslie's lace crop top and that flow-y skirt - such a perfect choice for this photoshoot!

How they met: Wesley went to high school with my college roommate, and she introduced us to one another our junior year of college. We did not "hit it off" until our senior year, and started dating right at the end of college. We both graduated and went our separate ways (him to Jacksonville for law school, me to Greenville, SC for a job) not knowing where the relationship would go from there. It didn't take long before we knew we wanted to be together, so we continued to work at our relationship through the distance. We were long distance for about a year and a half before we decided that we needed to be in the same town, so I found a job and moved to Jacksonville. We dated while Wesley finished law school, and shortly after he passed the bar exam he proposed!

How he proposed: We went to Statesboro, GA with some friends for the Georgia Southern football game (where we all went to college). Before the game we wanted to explore campus a little bit, so we started at a beautiful spot called Sweetheart Circle. We had one of our friends take a couple of pictures of us (just to document the day) and suddenly Wesley said, "Take one more" and turned and got on one knee and asked me to marry him.

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Maris Kirs Photography is an award-winning photographer based in Ponte Vedra, FL and also taking pictures in Jacksonville, St.Augustine and surrounding areas. I specialize in maternity, newborn, family, senior, engagement and wedding photography.

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Engagement session in Hanna Park | Jade + James {Jacksonville and Ponte Vedra engagement photographer}
Feb 20, 2019
Engagement session in Hanna Park | Jade + James {Jacksonville and Ponte Vedra engagement photographer}
Feb 20, 2019
Feb 20, 2019
Engagement session in Big Talbot Island {Jacksonville, FL wedding photographer}
Feb 7, 2019
Engagement session in Big Talbot Island {Jacksonville, FL wedding photographer}
Feb 7, 2019

This romantic engagement session in Big Talbot Island started out pretty casual but ended in a hot red ballgown and dancing in the water!

Feb 7, 2019
Romantic wedding in Serenata Beach Club { St.Augustine, FL wedding photographer}
Jan 29, 2019
Romantic wedding in Serenata Beach Club { St.Augustine, FL wedding photographer}
Jan 29, 2019

Megan & Walker’s romantic and very emotional wedding took place in beautiful beach at Serenata Beach Club that is located right by the Atlantic ocean in St.Augustine, FL.

Jan 29, 2019
First birthday session in Ponte Vedra Beach {Ponte Vedra and Jacksonville family photographer}
Jan 5, 2019
First birthday session in Ponte Vedra Beach {Ponte Vedra and Jacksonville family photographer}
Jan 5, 2019

Teagan’s 1st birthday session was nothing but FUN!

Jan 5, 2019
Wedding in Casa Marina Hotel | Kristi + Alex {Jacksonville and St.Augustine wedding photographer}
Jan 2, 2019
Wedding in Casa Marina Hotel | Kristi + Alex {Jacksonville and St.Augustine wedding photographer}
Jan 2, 2019

Kristi + Alex said "I DO" in beautiful Casa Marina Hotel in Jacksonville Beach.

Jan 2, 2019
First birthday session in Jacksonville {Ponte Vedra and Jacksonville family photographer}
Nov 8, 2018
First birthday session in Jacksonville {Ponte Vedra and Jacksonville family photographer}
Nov 8, 2018

Photographing Elliot’s first birthday was so special because I have photographed her parents since they first got engaged!

Nov 8, 2018
Wedding in The Ribault Club | Emily + Sam {Jacksonville and Amelia Island wedding photographer}
Oct 30, 2018
Wedding in The Ribault Club | Emily + Sam {Jacksonville and Amelia Island wedding photographer}
Oct 30, 2018

Emily + Sam's wedding at The Ribault Club was so dreamy! Literally like a Royal wedding (the same day, too!).

Oct 30, 2018
Wedding in Epping Forest Yacht Club | Sneak Peek | Katie + James {Jacksonville and St.Augustine wedding photographer}
Oct 16, 2018
Wedding in Epping Forest Yacht Club | Sneak Peek | Katie + James {Jacksonville and St.Augustine wedding photographer}
Oct 16, 2018

Katie + James had their wedding in beautiful Epping Forest Yacht Club!

Oct 16, 2018
Wedding in The White Room | Katie + Steve {Jacksonville and St.Augustine wedding photographer}
Sep 28, 2018
Wedding in The White Room | Katie + Steve {Jacksonville and St.Augustine wedding photographer}
Sep 28, 2018

Katie + Steve's wedding in St.Augustine was absolutely stunning! They were getting ready in Casa Monica Hotel. The ceremony and reception were held at The White Room.

Sep 28, 2018
Family session in the flower field {Jacksonville and Ponte Vedra family photographer}
Sep 13, 2018
Family session in the flower field {Jacksonville and Ponte Vedra family photographer}
Sep 13, 2018

This family photoshoot in the flower fields was absolutely gorgeous!

Sep 13, 2018
Engagement session in Washington Oaks Gardens | Wendy + Weston {Jacksonville and St.Augustine engagement photographer}
Aug 24, 2018
Engagement session in Washington Oaks Gardens | Wendy + Weston {Jacksonville and St.Augustine engagement photographer}
Aug 24, 2018

Beautiful location (Washington Oaks Gardens never disappoints), adorable couple and lots of steamy poses - love is in the air for sure!

Aug 24, 2018
Family session in Nocatee {Ponte Vedra and Jacksonville family photographer}
Aug 23, 2018
Family session in Nocatee {Ponte Vedra and Jacksonville family photographer}
Aug 23, 2018

This family and pregnancy announcement session in Nocatee was so adorable!

Aug 23, 2018
Wedding in ONE Ocean Resort | Sneak Peek | Francesca + Philip {Jacksonville and St.Augustine wedding photographer}
Aug 21, 2018
Wedding in ONE Ocean Resort | Sneak Peek | Francesca + Philip {Jacksonville and St.Augustine wedding photographer}
Aug 21, 2018

This Hawaiian themed wedding and was just gorgeous! The ceremony was held at the Beaches Museum Chapel and reception in ONE Ocean Resort.

Aug 21, 2018
Wedding in Florida Yacht Club | Allie + Brandon {Jacksonville and St.Augustine wedding photographer}
Jun 12, 2018
Wedding in Florida Yacht Club | Allie + Brandon {Jacksonville and St.Augustine wedding photographer}
Jun 12, 2018

This stunning detail-oriented wedding was held at Florida Yacht Club and the couple got ready in Omni downtown.

Jun 12, 2018
Wedding in Serenata Beach Club | Sneak Peek | Megan + Walker {Jacksonville and St.Augustine wedding photographer}
Jun 11, 2018
Wedding in Serenata Beach Club | Sneak Peek | Megan + Walker {Jacksonville and St.Augustine wedding photographer}
Jun 11, 2018

It was a small and intimate wedding in Serenata Beach Club near St.Augustine.

Jun 11, 2018
Maternity session in Big Talbot Island | Laura + Gregory {Jacksonville and Ponte Vedra maternity photographer}
Jun 7, 2018
Maternity session in Big Talbot Island | Laura + Gregory {Jacksonville and Ponte Vedra maternity photographer}
Jun 7, 2018

This maternity session in Big Talbot Island was so beautiful!

Jun 7, 2018
Wedding in Casa Marina Hotel | Sneak Peek | Kristi + Alex {Jacksonville and St.Augustine wedding photographer}
Jun 5, 2018
Wedding in Casa Marina Hotel | Sneak Peek | Kristi + Alex {Jacksonville and St.Augustine wedding photographer}
Jun 5, 2018

This couple said "I DO" in beautiful Casa Marina Hotel in Jacksonville Beach.

Jun 5, 2018
Senior session in Washington Oaks Gardens | Avery {Jacksonville and St.Augustine senior photographer}
Jun 1, 2018
Senior session in Washington Oaks Gardens | Avery {Jacksonville and St.Augustine senior photographer}
Jun 1, 2018

Avery's high school senior session in Washington Oaks Gardens was such a DREAM!

Jun 1, 2018
Wedding in The White Room | Allison + Eric {Jacksonville and St.Augustine wedding photographer}
May 29, 2018
Wedding in The White Room | Allison + Eric {Jacksonville and St.Augustine wedding photographer}
May 29, 2018

Allison + Eric's stunning wedding was held at The White Room (Villa Blanca) in St.Augustine. Every detail was in place!

May 29, 2018
Engagement session in Washington Oaks Gardens | Megan + Walker {Jacksonville and St.Augustine engagement photographer}
May 23, 2018
Engagement session in Washington Oaks Gardens | Megan + Walker {Jacksonville and St.Augustine engagement photographer}
May 23, 2018

Megan + Walker decided to do their engagement session in Washington Oaks Gardens.

May 23, 2018
Wedding in The Ribault Club | Sneak Peek | Emily + Sam {Jacksonville and Amelia Island wedding photographer}
May 21, 2018
Wedding in The Ribault Club | Sneak Peek | Emily + Sam {Jacksonville and Amelia Island wedding photographer}
May 21, 2018

Emily + Sam's wedding at The Ribault Club was so dreamy! Literally like a Royal wedding (the same day, too!).

May 21, 2018
Wedding in The Lightner Museum | Janine + August {Jacksonville and St.Augustine wedding photographer}
May 17, 2018
Wedding in The Lightner Museum | Janine + August {Jacksonville and St.Augustine wedding photographer}
May 17, 2018

Janine + August had their wedding ceremony in the The Lightner Museum courtcard. They were both getting ready in Casa Monica Hotel and the reception was held at The Floridian Restaurant.

May 17, 2018
Family session in the forest {Ponte Vedra and Jacksonville family photographer}
May 12, 2018
Family session in the forest {Ponte Vedra and Jacksonville family photographer}
May 12, 2018

This time we switched up the location and I found a little forest in Jacksonville that has the best lighting ever - aren't those sun rays glowing through the tall pine trees just gorgeous?!

May 12, 2018
Surprise proposal in Amelia Island | Brittany + Matt {Jacksonville and Amelia Island engagement photographer}
May 10, 2018
Surprise proposal in Amelia Island | Brittany + Matt {Jacksonville and Amelia Island engagement photographer}
May 10, 2018

Matt decided to propose to Brittany in Elizabeth Ponte Lodge in Amelia Island just a few day before Christmas.

May 10, 2018
Wedding in The White Room | Sneak Peek | Katie + Steve {Jacksonville and St.Augustine wedding photographer}
May 8, 2018
Wedding in The White Room | Sneak Peek | Katie + Steve {Jacksonville and St.Augustine wedding photographer}
May 8, 2018

Katie + Steve's wedding in St.Augustine was absolutely stunning! They were getting ready in Casa Monica Hotel and the ceremony and reception were held at The White Room.

May 8, 2018
Engagement session in Ponte Vedra Beach | Chadia + Darius {Jacksonville and St.Augustine engagement photographer}
May 4, 2018
Engagement session in Ponte Vedra Beach | Chadia + Darius {Jacksonville and St.Augustine engagement photographer}
May 4, 2018

Really enjoyed photographing this sweet couple in Ponte Vedra Beach!

May 4, 2018
Wedding in Casa Feliz | Kelley + Philip {Jacksonville and Orlando wedding photographer}
May 4, 2018
Wedding in Casa Feliz | Kelley + Philip {Jacksonville and Orlando wedding photographer}
May 4, 2018

Kelley + Philip's wedding in Caza Feliz in Orlando was absolutely beautiful!

May 4, 2018
Engagement session in Hanna park | Leslie + Wesley {Jacksonville and St.Augustine engagement & wedding photographer}
Apr 23, 2018
Engagement session in Hanna park | Leslie + Wesley {Jacksonville and St.Augustine engagement & wedding photographer}
Apr 23, 2018

Leslie + Wesley did their engagement session in beautiful Hanna Park in Mayport area.

Apr 23, 2018
Amelia's first birthday session {Jacksonville and Ponte Vedra family photographer)
Apr 23, 2018
Amelia's first birthday session {Jacksonville and Ponte Vedra family photographer)
Apr 23, 2018

Amelia's 1st birthday session in Ponte Vedra Beach was just too adorable!

Apr 23, 2018
Family session in Hanna park {Ponte Vedra and Jacksonville family photographer}
Apr 19, 2018
Family session in Hanna park {Ponte Vedra and Jacksonville family photographer}
Apr 19, 2018

Phillips family wanted to do their photoshoot in Hanna park and it was perfect! We started out in the wooded area and also included their 2 big rescue dogs as well.

Apr 19, 2018
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Amelia's first birthday session {Jacksonville and Ponte Vedra family photographer)

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