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Hello! I am Kristen Morgan- a girl in her 30's (when did that happen?!?) and a laugh enthusiast who's world revolves around my "sonshine". I love things made from paper, the water, Mexican food with margaritas, flip-flop weather and iPhone-tography. I also love "real" cameras, which is where this website comes in to play. I'm the owner of LanierStar Photography and a full-time photographer based in the St. Augustine / Jacksonville, FL area.

LanierStar photographs Weddings and Portraits throughout North and Central Florida, and SE Georgia. I'm also available for travel. My personality is fun and laid back, which helps people feel comfortable around me. At the same time my years spent managing businesses ensures that your experience will be positive and professional. My photography style is candid, using photojournalism to capture you in real life. Then I combine that with artistic portraiture and an attention to details to fully capture your day.

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Kristen

Engaged: a session with softball, the water and love. Fleming Island, FL

05.16.10 Posted in engagement session 28 comments

I first met Kristin last year during the wedding of her brother Chad at Winterbourne Inn of Club Continental. Chad married Rachel who is a good friend of Niki. Niki was featured on the blog last week (scroll down). So, you can see we have some family ties going on in our little blog world! I love working with friends and family of past clients. First off because it validates that I did a good job, or else they wouldn’t let their friends and family hire me! Secondly, I have such awesome clients that I really enjoy getting to see them again. I love me some Chad and Rachel, and will now get to see them twice this year at other weddings. :)

Kristin is engaged to Chris, so it was really easy for me to remember everyone’s names- seeing as how I am also Kristen. While I was planning their session they mentioned that they had both grown up playing softball and currently play on a co-ed team together. I thought this would be a great element to bring into the session. The only bad thing was when we met at the fields to begin shooting there were about 500 other people (AKA screaming kids- haha!) there, too! Not exactly the intimate, quiet atmosphere we were looking for, but we had fun.

This couple also enjoys being out on the water in their boat, so we incorporated the St. John’s River and Doctor’s Lake into the session, too. Now I just have to finish talking Kristin into going wake boarding the day after the wedding while wearing her wedding dress- Haha! We did plan some other cool things to do for their wedding day photo shoot, so I am really excited. These guys are adventurous, a lot of fun and we had a great time. I’m looking forward to being your St. Augustine, FL wedding photographer at The River House in November!

Kristen

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Rachel - 01.22.10 - 3:15 PM

Awesome, Kristen! I always enjoy seeing your work. You really captured how fun loving kristin and chris are. Love you guys!!

Jenna Waters - 01.22.10 - 5:39 PM

Absolutely Gorgeous! I love all the pictures. Very unique engagement pictures. Yall make the cutest couple Cannot wait to see the wedding photos. Love you both <3

Amanda M. - 01.22.10 - 7:02 PM

Wow! The pictures look amazing! I love the ones where the surrounding area is the majority of the picture. They have an intimate feel to them.

Tara - 01.22.10 - 8:13 PM

This is an absolutely gorgeous couple!!!!

KRISTEN - 01.22.10 - 8:41 PM

The pictures look gorgeous! I love the scenery.

Brittany Waters - 01.22.10 - 8:59 PM

The pictues are awesome! Very unique; I love the different themes. The baseball ones are too cute, although I do love them all. I have never seen such beautiful pictues. You guys look so happy and in love.

Niki - 01.22.10 - 9:52 PM

Beautiful! I love the pearls!!

Tiffany - 01.22.10 - 10:13 AM

These pictures are so good! I love the scenery and poses. You guys look so happy!

Monique - 01.22.10 - 11:42 AM

Kristen, these pictures are so nice. They really captured the love that you both have for one another. Congratulations.

Stacie - 01.22.10 - 8:54 AM

Beautiful!!! Lanier Photography captured your love in each and every photograph!!! I am so happy that you both will be able to have these photographs to look back on many many many years down the road. What a spectacular job.

kristin cameron - 01.22.10 - 3:20 PM

We had so much fun during the shoot and are so happy with how the pictures turned out! Kristen is great and we are looking forward to the wedding!

Tomi Blair - 01.22.10 - 3:25 PM

One word….AWESOME!!!

Amanda Driver - 01.22.10 - 3:51 PM

These are beautiful pictures that show every ounce of love you have for one another. Congrats!

Cheryl - 01.22.10 - 4:11 PM

Great pictures! I can’t wait to see the rest!!

Patsi Jennings - 01.22.10 - 10:40 AM

Look at all the love showing in those pictures! Can’t wait to see the wedding pics.

Jenny Settles - 01.22.10 - 3:58 PM

Great pictures! Wish I could have found her for our wedding pics! Can’t wait for “I do” day! Congrats to both of you! We love u and miss you!

Jenna Waters - 01.22.10 - 9:31 PM

I love all of them. I brag to everyone how different your engagement pictures are. Great choice for you and Chris. Can’t wait for all the upcoming events.

Staci Veaughn - 01.22.10 - 10:13 PM

These are the most beautiful pictures Ive ever seen. I love the images you captured. Great Job

Natalie Davies - 01.22.10 - 7:08 AM

these are beautiful images. Great locations too.

Chad Cameron - 01.22.10 - 2:28 PM

I like em

Cindy Lee - 01.22.10 - 2:32 PM

These pic’s are wonderful.If I ever get married again I would love them to do my pic’s.
I know they are going to be very happy together.They look very happy.

Jennifer Solano - 01.22.10 - 7:28 AM

Love the pictures, Kristin. They are beautiful!

Monica strickland - 01.22.10 - 12:03 PM

great pic’s congrats

Seth - 01.22.10 - 12:05 PM

great pic’s congrats!!!

Jeff Raitto - 01.22.10 - 12:06 PM

great pic’s Kristin congrats

chris - 01.22.10 - 8:07 PM

Great pic! Man is she beautiful!

debbie - 01.22.10 - 8:11 PM

My future daughter-in-law is beautiful. Can’t wait for the wedding.

courtney cameron - 01.22.10 - 2:54 PM

Chris- I will say “sweet tea” as many times as you want just on the day of the wedding for you! lol Congratulations. Way to change outfits for the pics too, you’re so metro!

-Courtney