Ryan’s Software and Editing Process

2021-07-22T19:43:22-06:00

At Pure7, we strive to do most of the work with the camera. By that, I mean that we don’t believe in using photo editing software to drastically change the pictures that we take. We believe in capturing the real, natural beauty of the moment as it happens, not later in the studio. That being [...]

Ryan’s Software and Editing Process2021-07-22T19:43:22-06:00

Five Alternatives to a Guest Book

2021-07-22T19:43:23-06:00

We love the whole purpose behind including a guest book at your wedding. Someday, you’ll want to look back and remember all the close friends and family that were able to share your special day with you. But these days, there are so many unique and interesting ways to keep the idea of a guest [...]

Five Alternatives to a Guest Book2021-07-22T19:43:23-06:00

Pros and Cons of a First Look

2021-07-22T19:43:24-06:00

  Tradition says that the bride and groom won’t see each other until the doors swing open and the bride steps down that center aisle toward her soon-to-be husband. Until recent years, it was simply assumed that the bride and groom must be carefully kept separate until that special moment. These days, it’s not uncommon [...]

Pros and Cons of a First Look2021-07-22T19:43:24-06:00

Best Dressed Bridesmaids | How to Match Without Matching

2021-07-22T19:43:28-06:00

For many generations, it was an unwritten rule for a bride to be preceded down the aisle by a crew of bridesmaids dressed identically from head to toe: from their jewelry down to their dyed-to-match shoes. These ladies could only hope for the bride to pick a dress that would somehow flatter all shapes, sizes, and [...]

Best Dressed Bridesmaids | How to Match Without Matching2021-07-22T19:43:28-06:00

30A Wedding Planners: Defining Moments by Heather

2021-07-22T19:43:32-06:00

Florida’s Emerald Coast is home to some of America’s most beautiful beaches—in our humble opinion—making it the perfect destination wedding location. With any destination wedding comes the stresses of planning from afar. Without the ability to meet in person, it can feel overwhelming to contact vendors, work out all the details, and ensure everything [...]

30A Wedding Planners: Defining Moments by Heather2021-07-22T19:43:32-06:00

Ashley & JD | Rosemary Wedding

2021-07-22T19:43:33-06:00

Nothing more romantic than a beautiful wedding for a beautiful couple! Though they are from Indiana, JD and Ashley chose to seal their love with the perfect destination wedding on the Emerald Coast. It was a blast getting photograph this amazing couple and see the love between them shine. JD and Ashley have been together [...]

Ashley & JD | Rosemary Wedding2021-07-22T19:43:33-06:00

Kristin & Beau Henderson Beach Wedding

2021-07-22T19:43:40-06:00

What is more romantic than a gorgeous fall day, a perfect beach setting, and a beautiful couple vowing to love each other for a lifetime? Spoiler alert: nothing! Last October, family and friends gathered together a to celebrate Kristin and Beau tying the knot, and their wedding was a day to remember. This cute couple’s [...]

Kristin & Beau Henderson Beach Wedding2021-07-22T19:43:40-06:00

Kristina & Logan | Vue on 30a

2021-07-22T19:43:52-06:00

A beautiful fall day, a gorgeous beach wedding, and the perfect couple. While both Logan and Kristina grew up in the suburbs of Atlanta, they did not meet until after college. Kristina moved back to Atlanta and was living with a few friends when they decided to throw a housewarming party, and Logan happened to [...]

Kristina & Logan | Vue on 30a2021-07-22T19:43:52-06:00

Ryan & Greg | Eden Garden State Park Wedding

2021-07-22T19:43:53-06:00

Introducing Mr. and Mrs. McElroy! Ryan was born and raised in Atlanta, while Greg is from New Jersey. The two met at Williams College, where they were both swimmers. Both NCAA competitors, they met in the pool following a swim meet. As Ryan tells the story, it took Greg three years to come up with [...]

Ryan & Greg | Eden Garden State Park Wedding2021-07-22T19:43:53-06:00

Romantic Wedding in Rosemary Beach | Randi & Ben

2021-07-22T19:43:58-06:00

As a photographer who specializes in capturing the intimate and special moments of weddings on 30A, it is a blast working with amazing couples and learning their unique stories. Randi and Ben were no exception. A small-town girl from southern Georgia and an avid Buckeye fan from Ohio met far away from their individual hometowns. In New [...]

Romantic Wedding in Rosemary Beach | Randi & Ben2021-07-22T19:43:58-06:00