Orlando wedding photographer, Kristen Weaver, loves Chik-Fil-A sweet tea, and feels she may never have made it where she is today without it. She loves fashion photography (those who cannot, take photographs of those who can), wedding photography, family portraits, senior portraits and being able to capture them. She's a philanthropist at heart, trying to change the world one slice of cheese at a time. She mainly shoots in the Central Florida area, but is available for destinations as well.
From the first email, signed “Brianna and Baby Bump”, I knew I’d love Brianna, Jimmy and their bump!
The little guy (name unknown) will surely be surrounded by love, laughter – and enough Red Sox outfits to last his entire first year! Lucky for me, I’ll be around for all of it! I can’t wait to meet him, somewhere around May 13, and see what amazing parents Brianna and Jimmy will be!
BRIANNNA FORSTER: LOVE LOVE LOVE The shots. I can not believe my bump is that big it feels so much smaller. Thank you for giving us a perfect first family photograph. Cant wait to see it with the addition.
Rebecca Lozer: Beautiful….. love these shots…… just breathtaking!
Michelle Guzman: My favorite one is the first one of her laying down. Gorgeous!!
Congratulations to new parents, Heather and Jason Brooks! On February 25, 2010, baby Aislynn Brooks was born!
I couldn’t be more excited for my dear friends, whom I’ve had the honor of photographing from Heather’s pageant days, to their wedding and maternity sessions – and now for their precious little girl!
Even though she surprised us all by coming 3 weeks early, she is beautiful and healthy! And although Heather and Jason haven’t gotten very much sleep in these last few weeks, they have adjusted perfectly to their new little daughter!
I’m so happy that I got to drive out to Tampa yesterday to get some amazing shots of Aislynn and her proud parents (before they went back to sleep….). Congrats guys!
Heather Brooks: I absolutely LOVE the photos! Thank you soooo much Kristen! Just wait until we see her at 3 months. I bet she will grow up so fast. Im so glad I have these photos to always remember and cherish her first weeks home!
Stephanie Mazzeo: What an adorable baby! The photos are absolutely fantastic. Awesome work as ever Kristen!!
Yay, yay, yay!! Heather only has about 5 weeks to go before sweet little Aislynn gets here! If you missed her 6 month session, be sure to check it out here – and look how much she’s grown!
I can’t wait to see Aislynn for her newborn session next month
Here’s a quick teaser from yesterday’s session with Heather and Jason!
Star Bradshaw: What an awesome session! She’s a beautiful mom-to-be, I love the one where she is in the orange shirt laying down.
Heather: I just wanted to thank you for the awesome shoot on Saturday! It was a blast…as usual! I will always remember how it felt to flopping around on the floor like a seal.hehe…arr arr Thank you for the gorgeous pics that I will cherish forever. I cant wait to show them to her once shes older.
Tiffany Vaughan: WOW, she is gorgeous AND you are amazing!!!!
H0llie: this is what i want to look like when im pregnant!!
The long, and the short, answer to this is – Heather Johnson.
As the story goes, I had an assignment in my graphic design class to design a magazine cover. The assignment was to use an internet image for the cover (the focus was more on the text, design and layout). Searching random google images turned up a whole lot of nothing, when I thought to myself, ‘Even I could shoot a better cover shot than this!’. So I grabbed my little film Canon Rebel, and my best friend (who was also my Kappa Delta pledge sister and an experienced pageant princess), Heather. We went out to the Hollis Gardens near campus and shot my very first “fashion” magazine cover.
Which, come to think of it…. was 8 years ago. I can’t believe how fast time has gone. (!!!!) And that reminds me… don’t be too critical of these blast from the past photos. We all had to start somewhere!
The year was 2001, and I was shooting film. Thanks to Walmart for processing this for me.
Once everyone saw the pictures… my first stab at photography became a full blown business. I was booked 8 hours a day by sorority sisters, couples, parents, you name it. My fee? You buy the film, you pay for the printing, and I get the doubles! In case any of my previous “clients/sorority sisters” are reading this… yes, I still have the albums of ALL those pictures.
When it came to Heather, I had one rule when we shot together: I always get to wear the crown. Heather, being her humble, gracious self, always obliged
I went on to … well, to do what I do. Meanwhile, Heather went on to become Miss Tampa and Miss Central Florida…
2006, and I wish someone had taught me to edit back then…
and after countless shoots together…
Her engagement in 2006 to Jason Brooks
Feb. 2007 (when she introduced me to Model Mayhem… and a fashion photographer was born)
Aug. 2007
Nov. 2007 (I had just found the wonders that are Katie Russo, Nicole Beth and Jennifer Frances)
…her wedding in March of 2008….
…and her mom’s wedding in December of 2008…..
… I’m finally shooting her beautiful maternity photos (soon to be followed by beautiful newborn photos, and beautiful children photos, and beautiful family photos…. you get the idea)! My little Heather J is all grown up and having babies!
Heather is about 6 months along and still looks as radiant as ever. One thing is certain, their little one (name TBD) is coming in to a loving family, with amazing parents, who have prayed for her and will love her with every inch of their soul. She will be absolutely perfect, in every way, and I can’t wait to meet her!
Favorite alert.
Thank you, Heather (and Jason), for the amazing journey you’ve taken me on. I can’t wait to meet your precious little one!
Noelia Kline: Again, you are amazing! Love, love, love your work!
Bethany: As always, you did an amazing job and Heather looks as radiant as ever! She is such a gorgeous mommy-to-be! I wish I could have had maternity shots done, but I’m glad to have my little angel here! I can’t wait to see their newborn pictures!!!!
Heather Brooks: Okay, so thanks K Weaver. I am crying my eyes out. You are so sweet and such an amazingly talented, caring, funny and wonderful sister! I love you so much! Thank you for taking me on this sentimental journey… It seems just yesterday that we were taking the photos in Hollis Gardens with the Koi Fish and strange man asking if he could take a photo of me ha. I even remember that pic of me taken right after the tiger in the trees one where I decided to put the leaves in my mouth ha…and that stemmed onto somehow putting other random objects such as shells and mangrove tree pieces in my mouth like some crazy walrus…ha Oh what fun times we have! Thank you so much for capturing all these special moments in my life that I will cherish forever! I am so glad to not only have you as a Friend, and Sister, but to also share this amazing journey with me called Life! With lots of Love!-Heather
April Russell: WOW! She is a beautiful person obviously! Even more beautiful pregnant! Thanks for sharing these pics…
Carla: How Sweet!!! Love the story and of course all the pics!
Jennifer Lauer: Once again, Kristen, your photos are amazing–even back from 2001! You have a natural talent. The story is beautiful, and I think it’s so wonderful that you’ve gone on such a beautiful and special journey with an equally beautiful and special friend!
Kristen Weaver: I’m working on the wedding slideshow… I have no idea why it isn’t playing?
Jolene Grizzle: Love the story and pics…wish I could see the wedding pics though
Last Sunday, I had the wonderful opportunity to spend the morning with Angie and Kevin Campbell for their Plus One session! We visited the beautiful Leu Gardens in downtown Orlando. It was the perfect day to get to know each other, let Angie relax and give Kevin a few moments of his own! Their beautiful son, Kaleb, will be arriving in just a couple short months and they’ll be welcoming him in to a beautiful, fun and loving family!
Angie and Kevin will be amazing parents, and I can’t wait to meet their little boy!
If you missed their teasers, you can check them out here. The full event will be posted on Pictage shortly. I’ll put the link in when it’s ready!
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