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    About the Blog:
    This blog is where some pictures from recent portrait sessions and weddings are posted. To view my main web site, which includes the Wishing Well Photography portfolio and pricing information, please visit www.wishingwellphotography.com.

    About the Artist:
    My style is relaxed. For children, I want you to look at a picture from one of our sessions and remember all the stages of their uniqueness, even when they are too big for you to choose their outfits, comb the "rat's nests" out of their hair (complete with princess rats, mommy rats, and daddy rats, according to my daughters), or let you chauffeur them around town because, amazingly, they can drive themselves. For new mothers and couples getting married, I want you to remember that expectant happiness, that knowledge that you're entering a new stage of your life, and you can't wait.

    I look forward to meeting you and capturing memories with you.

    -Katherine Espano

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A baby | Jacksonville newborn photographer

This little beauty is nine days old here and so sweet. Once she got into a good, deep sleep, she was set for her day of newborn modeling.

I love those little back wrinkles.

Little A is surrounded by much love.

The light here is so pretty, and they grow up so fast (enjoy all the cuddles now). It still makes me smile to remember when my girls were small enough for me to take a nap with them on my chest.

April - October 20, 2011 - 6:09 pm

That last shot literally made me sigh. What an awesome moment you captured. Her little girl looks adorable and you got a ton of the great baby art photos, but I bet Mom loves this one the most:)

Tiffany Bender - October 20, 2011 - 8:52 pm

awe- those naps are the best. Beautiful baby!

Jennifer - October 20, 2011 - 11:00 pm

What a doll! I am absolutely in love with that last image, so sweet, I totally remember those days!

Barbara - October 21, 2011 - 7:11 am

With so many great photos its really hard to pick a favorite! Great job on all of them!

amy - October 23, 2011 - 6:22 pm

What a doll! she is beautiful!

Amanda - October 24, 2011 - 7:56 am

What a sweet little angel. I love the ones you captured with Mom…they are so tender.

Kayla - October 26, 2011 - 4:58 am

I am in love with all of our pictures!!! Thank you so much Katherine! They are so perfect and I’m so glad we had them done and were able to capture these memories of my little princess! You’re amazing and I recommend you to everyone!!

CJ Wilkes - October 31, 2011 - 2:44 pm

Those images with mom are so so lovely! I love baby on pink too. I bet the parents are over the moon with these!!!

Wishing Well Photography - November 7, 2011 - 7:58 pm

Thanks everyone. And Kayla, I’m so glad you love the pictures! Your little baby is so precious. I had a great time with all of you!

Downtown engagement | Saint Augustine wedding photographer

Casey and Gil walked into view with happy smiles, ready for their engagement session. In her high heels, she looked chic and perfect for a session with a more urban feel. I love downtown St. Augustine with its cobblestone streets and coquina walls. It’s a city rich with history. We walked around, looking for good spots, and occasionally peeking up at the heavily overcast sky, which threatened to rain. We did feel a few drops toward the end of the session, but luckily the rain stayed away. I’m excited to photograph their wedding on New Year’s Eve, which I’m sure will be amazing.

They’re so at ease with each other.

They bring out the best smiles when they look at each other.

lysandra - October 16, 2011 - 7:40 pm

What a sweet couple! Great session!

Robbie - October 16, 2011 - 9:33 pm

Wow, they have great smiles! I can only imagine what a beautiful bride she will be, too! You did a fab job for them!

Alicia - October 16, 2011 - 9:58 pm

I absolutely love these! Love the colors, love the clarity, everything! Beautiful work.

April - October 16, 2011 - 11:19 pm

They are such a cute couple! I love the shot of them kissing in front of the metal siding!

Leanne - October 17, 2011 - 5:25 am

Gorgeous images of a stylish couple. I bet the wedding will be beautiful.

AnnieG - October 17, 2011 - 7:00 am

Beautiful couple and location! Your work is amazing!

Stephanie Combs - October 17, 2011 - 12:07 pm

These are all great, but I especially love that first one!!

Cindy - October 17, 2011 - 2:27 pm

Such a good looking couple and such a great session too! I really like that 1st one!

Lila - October 17, 2011 - 3:14 pm

LOVE these images!! Such a happy, beautiful couple and that location is perfect!

Rosalind - October 17, 2011 - 3:30 pm

They look so very happy together and you have captured them perfectly. I love the first one with the lights – what a great use of the environment.

CJ Wilkes - October 17, 2011 - 10:03 pm

AWE – I love how you can see how happy they are! I love that last image in front of the water front. I also love the one with their heads together converted. Nice :)

Liz - October 18, 2011 - 9:14 am

I can feel the love from this couple! Beautiful session!

Rebekah & Chris married | Jacksonville wedding photographer

Rebekah was enjoying the Christmas bonfire when the fireworks started and a large dog suddenly leaped into her lap. She had been chosen out of all the other celebrants that evening, as if the dog already knew she would be the right woman to join his life, and that of his owner, Chris. At the next church bonfire, she saw the dog, Gunner, again, and this time Chris was there, too. Their meeting was the perfect start to a new year and a new relationship.

Simply put, Rebekah and Chris feel right together. They look at each other in that special way of people who are in love and know they’re in love with the right person. Good job, Gunner!

Rebekah and Chris, thank you for being such a wonderful couple and reminding me again why I love my job. It was an honor to be part of your wedding day helping record memories of your love and commitment to each other.

They married at the Riverside Park United Methodist Church, which is full of charm. The beading detail on Rebekah’s dress was lovely.

They met in the church sanctuary for a first look. And that lovely  stained glass window behind them? It was donated to the church by Chris’s family and was a perfect backdrop for a pre-wedding kiss.

Isn’t she just stunning?

Brides are notorious for kicking off those gorgeous shoes after the ceremony (at least for a little while), and I love how carefree they look here, finally married and just enjoying a moment together.

The reception was held at the Ponte Vedra Inn Club. It was a lovely setting for Rebekah and Chris’s first dance, complete with an elegant dip at the end.

The wedding wouldn’t be complete without a nod to the one who brought them together, Gunner the dog. This is the groom’s cake, and they also had the cutest dog cookies for favors.

The music was by KTG, and they did a fabulous job getting everyone dancing and enjoying the party.

CJ Wilkes - October 5, 2011 - 1:23 am

Lovely! I love them sitting on the steps together heads together. These are beautiful!

Amanda - October 5, 2011 - 8:36 am

What a gorgeous wedding! I love the warmth to these photographs and the sweet and tender moments you captured.

Megan - October 5, 2011 - 9:24 am

These are really lovely! I love the details and joy you captured. And such a beautiful bride!

Evelyn - October 5, 2011 - 11:33 am

What a gorgeous wedding!! You did a beautiful job capturing their day!

Jaidean - October 5, 2011 - 2:46 pm

Beautiful wedding! The reception looks like it was a lot of fun!

Leanne - October 5, 2011 - 2:50 pm

What gorgeous images of a stunning wedding. I can feel the celebration through these!

Rosalind - October 8, 2011 - 12:06 am

Really beautiful and moving photographs from this wedding. You have a great eye for telling moments. I love the photo of the bridesmaids kissing the bride.

Shannon Wilkinson - October 8, 2011 - 5:37 pm

These images are just lovely. The colors and clarity are perfection. I love them.

lysandra - October 16, 2011 - 7:41 pm

What a beautiful bride! Gorgeous pictures!

Holiday Portrait Sessions | Jacksonville family photographer

We’re officially in the portrait busy season, and October is almost fully booked. For beach sessions, which can be windy, I recommend scheduling before the weather gets cold, especially for families with very young children. Holiday sessions should be scheduled before November 16 to make sure there’s enough turnaround time for orders.

I still can’t believe it’s already fall (although it doesn’t feel like it yet:)), and I look forward to a great holiday season with all of you! And a blog post isn’t complete without a picture, so here is a recent one of my younger daughter. The colors were so pretty that day.

Salina J - October 1, 2011 - 3:33 pm

Amazing! Love her pose and the light and colors.

Chrissy Torney - October 2, 2011 - 5:20 am

Oh my. Well, this is a gorgeous image isn’t it!!

Yana - October 2, 2011 - 11:00 am

Wow, this is beautiful. Those colors are amazing. I would want this huge on my wall!

Anette - October 2, 2011 - 11:33 pm

OMG, this is perfection!!! I love the colors in this one and how she’s holding her arms out. This is just a perfect capture of childhood. It’s simply stunning!!!

CJ Wilkes - October 5, 2011 - 1:23 am

Seriously such a dreamy image. Love it! Could see this as a very large canvas!

Little Ones | Saint Augustine family photographer

This family wanted to celebrate being together on vacation in St. Augustine with some beach portraits. The grandparents came all the way from Peru!

I love when kids are just themselves, ready to shout out to the sky.

I loved this little girl’s sweet eyes.

And a serious look for Miss P.

This little girl was so easygoing and ready to chill.

Like little P, this boy loved running at the beach, and that’s when his smile really bloomed.

mollie - October 1, 2011 - 2:01 pm

lovely! what a great way to commemorate a family trip!

Stacie - October 1, 2011 - 3:21 pm

What a great session. Of course, I adore the beach so I am biased but I love these.

dsr - October 2, 2011 - 8:25 pm

These are wonderful! What a lucky family to have these! Those B&W portraits are to die for!

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