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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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Two years | Saint Augustine child photographer

Little M is curious about his world and was excited to explore the park. This little boy is two years old and full of fun energy!

Look at that cute smile! This picture was taken in a quick second before he was off and exploring some more.

This is what being two is all about… life in motion.

Jennifer - September 23, 2011 - 9:14 pm

Aw, he looks like such an adventurous little guy! Cute!

Lisa - September 23, 2011 - 9:29 pm

What a cutie! Clearly a very busy little guy! Super sweet images!

Yana - September 23, 2011 - 10:03 pm

He is so cute, looks like he had a great time with you. Beautiful pictures. I love his expression in that first one, so sweet!

Krissy Allori - September 24, 2011 - 5:26 pm

Such personality! Great expressions!!!

Lila - September 25, 2011 - 10:16 am

What a cute little man!! Adorable captures!

Anette - September 25, 2011 - 4:46 pm

He’s a cutie and I think these seriously capture a 2 year old so well. They are always on the move and exploring, but yet so cute!! I love the soft colors in these too and his outfit is perfect with his blond hair and the green location. Such a pretty session!!

mollie - September 25, 2011 - 8:25 pm

so so fun! looks like a fun little guy on the run!

Anna - September 26, 2011 - 6:35 am

awwww….what a gorgeous little man!! Love your photos of him!!

Amanda - September 26, 2011 - 1:21 pm

He is SUCH a cutie pie. Love the color in these.

Tracy & Ryne married | Jacksonville wedding photographer

With Tracy’s sense of style and Ryne’s technical side, they’re a perfect balance for each other. Their venue, Club Continental, matched Tracy’s love of vintage, and was a lovely setting for the wedding. Tracy has been my hairdresser for a while, and I first heard about Ryne while chatting in the salon. It wasn’t until later that we all discovered Ryne had actually been a student of mine at UNF back when I was teaching English composition and literature classes and very pregnant with my first child. I’m now a photographer, and he’s an engineer, but it’s always amazing to me what a small world we really live in. He’s absolutely perfect for Tracy, and it’s easy to see how in love they are. They’re the kind of couple that bring out the best in each other, and that’s the kind of love that you can build a life on forever. Tracy and Ryne–thanks for an amazing time photographing your wedding. You both are so giving and warm, and I wish you much joy in your lives together. I can’t wait to hear all about your honeymoon in Jamaica!

Tracy radiated happiness on her wedding day, and her ruffled dress was exquisite. The accessories she chose brought everything together for that vintage and glamorous look.

She’s just lovely and the dress was made for her.

The wedding details had just the right touch of vintage and whimsy, and I loved those origami birds.

They met for a brief “first look” before the ceremony. A first look is such a great opportunity to capture that emotion when a bride and groom first see each other on their wedding day.

There were so many great details for the men, too: canvas shoes, guitar pick boutonnieres, and striped ties. And the nest for the rings was such a cute touch. This wedding was about playfulness and joy.

Their cake was divine. I love birds (as my family knows too well), and the birds for the cake topper were adorably whimsical.

The pictures toward the end of the night of Tracy and Ryne dancing are some of my favorites. You can really feel their love in these pictures.

They did a last dance at the very end, just the two of them. Their final dip was a perfect ending to the night.

April - September 19, 2011 - 2:30 am

What a great looking couple they are:) Looks like a fabulous wedding. I’m loving all of that pretty yellow! The shots of them near the fountain are gorgeous.

Kristi - September 19, 2011 - 6:50 am

Really beautiful work. I love all the details you caputred…and the yellow and brown is awesome, so different! Great job!!

Chrissy Torney - September 19, 2011 - 7:34 am

What a gorgeous wedding, oh my, the details are lovely!!

Salina J - September 19, 2011 - 10:27 am

Just gorgeous! You did a wonderful job documenting their day and capturing the details. I simply love the bridal portrait close up of her in the window. Great work!

Andrea - September 19, 2011 - 6:08 pm

These are just stunning… magical! Fantastic job!!!

Anette - September 20, 2011 - 10:55 pm

These are simply gorgeous!!! I am in love with her dress and his brown dress and fun tie. Her bridesmaid dresses are so pretty too….I love the color. The location and all their details are perfect too….I can only imagine all the planning she did to make her day perfect. Your captures of her day is simply amazing too. I love how I got to see everything:) Just beautiful!!!

happy hearts {maternity photography} - September 21, 2011 - 3:53 am

very cool! love how they used that dr. seuss quote!!

Krissy Allori - September 22, 2011 - 6:02 pm

I love everything about this wedding and your photography was divine!

Beach Sunset | Saint Augustine maternity photographer

There’s something so peaceful about maternity pictures at the beach, and this mom-to-be is full of natural grace. E family, it was a pleasure, and K, I can’t wait to meet your baby very soon for her newborn portraits!

The colors on the water that evening were lovely.

Her father came for the session. It’s easy to tell he’s going to be a wonderful grandfather.

Laurie - September 13, 2011 - 4:27 pm

Very pretty!!!

Elle - September 13, 2011 - 6:23 pm

Beautiful! Love love love that last one!!

Anette - September 13, 2011 - 9:22 pm

Ohhh, she’s such a gorgeous mamma to be….I love how her skin is glowing and her belly is perfect and so little. The beach was such a great choice for her session…so peaceful with such pretty colors. I looove that first one of her…it’s my favorite. I can’t wait to see her newborn session either:)

Cindy - September 13, 2011 - 9:23 pm

Such beautiful portraits! She looks gorgeous and the location is just perfect!

dsr - September 13, 2011 - 9:25 pm

Beautiful session! I love your locations and light!

holly - September 14, 2011 - 7:38 am

Gorgeous mama to be! I just love the first and last one, but they are all stunning! Perfect location and light, too.

tabitha - September 14, 2011 - 11:15 am

beautiful!!!

Kari - September 14, 2011 - 11:24 am

Love the first one! Beautiful Lighting!

7 months | Jacksonville family photographer

I photographed this cute baby for her newborn portraits, and it was a pleasure to see how much little P has grown for her 7-month portraits. C family, I can’t wait to see you all again for P’s one-year pictures!

She has such a sweet smile.

Don’t they have the same beautiful eyes?

Kristi - September 9, 2011 - 8:26 am

Very cute. I love the family shot, it’s great!

Tamra Hyde - September 10, 2011 - 12:11 am

What a beautiful family! You captured the sweet girl so well!

Amanda - September 10, 2011 - 6:40 am

Oh my gosh! What a happy little girl! I love them all, but especially that one with her beautiful mama.

rose - September 10, 2011 - 7:30 am

Oh she has such a vibrant personality! Love the family shot! Gorgeous!

Kim Fordham - September 10, 2011 - 10:11 pm

Oh goodness, what a sweetheart! She has the most AMAZING eyes! Love these!

Anette - September 10, 2011 - 10:16 pm

Oh my goodness, she’s such a cutie!! I love her smile and sparkling eyes….you did such an amazing job with bringing those out. Her outfits are so cute too and I love the ones with her and her parents. The locations and light is so yummy too. Awesome session!!

kristin - September 11, 2011 - 12:35 pm

what a beautiful family! you did an amazing job with these, I am sure mom & dad looove them! And I looove the location you chose… it looks sooo pretty!

Sarah Gallagher - September 11, 2011 - 1:00 pm

What a gorgeous family! I absolutely love your composition and clarity.

Summer baby | Jacksonville newborn photographer

Little C is 10 days old here, and he was such a wonderful sound sleeper. S family, congrats on your little one! He’s absolutely adorable.

This hat is perfect for him.

He has such a cute smile.

Jaymi Reilly - August 29, 2011 - 8:24 pm

that beautiful child is my grandson, and these pics are fabulous!! Bravo to the photographer who took these breathtaking pics, but I must admit, the material you had to work is stunning!! Mom Mom’s handsome lil man….can’t wait to get the pics!!

PamN - August 30, 2011 - 9:30 am

So precious! I can’t believe you got a SMILE, how adorable!

Kristi - August 30, 2011 - 9:39 am

So sweet. LoVe the smile you captured!:)

Alexis - August 30, 2011 - 10:14 am

Adorable! I love the family shot and the sweet smiley one at the end:)

Kimberly Marie - August 30, 2011 - 11:03 pm

Awe, I love these. So absolutely precious! LOVE the last one :)

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