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Hello! My name is Kristen Morgan- a girl in her 30's (I swear I don't know when that happened!) and a laugh enthusiast (see exhibit A to your left), who's world revolves around my "sonshine", Jett (owner of the cute smile in exhibit A). I love anything made of paper, 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 NE 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.

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Kristen

University Club Wedding Photographers, Downtown Jacksonville, FL | A Wedding with Florida Gator Spirit

12.04.09 Posted in weddings 40 comments

Will and Liz (engagement session can be seen HERE) had a beautiful wedding and a super fun reception. One of my favorite moments was when half way through the ceremony the Minister announced the current score of the Gator game to a church full of college football fans! My other favorite moment was when the groom pulled off a full back flip on the dance floor. My biggest disappointment of the wedding? The fact that I was changing lenses when Will pulled off that amazing feat! Hopefully the rest of the photos will make up for that one moment! Being on the top floor of the Riverplace Tower in the University Club meant we had some amazing views of downtown. The Greater Jacksonville Fair was still going on at the time, so that was neat to see from above, too!

I love the look’s on the guy’s faces as they watch Liz walk down the aisle!

groom watching bride walk down the aisle

newlywed bride groom cutting feeding cake

university club night lights of the city downtown jacksonville fl

bride and groom | grand exit reception | bubbles | fisheye lens

The full wedding gallery is now open! Visit www.lanierstar.com/weddings, choose Client Proofs and then choose “Weddings and Engagements”. The access code is the groom’s last name.

Many many thanks to you all! I hope Hawaii was aMAzing! :) Kristen

Ceremony: Grace Church of Avondale

Reception: University Club in Riverplace Tower

Cake: Sheila’s Cakes

Florist: Bill Wilson at Wilson’s Unlimited

Hair and make-up: Hair by Marissa Butner from Head’s Up Hair Salon; Makeup by Maureen Riley

Band: The Mystery Band

Assistant Photographer: Jay DeAndrade

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Kristin Melton - 01.22.10 - 10:18 AM

These pictures are fantastic! You both look so happy and in love. I can’t wait to see more. It was a beautiful wedding. Congrats! – Love, Kristin

Megan H. - 01.22.10 - 10:50 AM

Beautiful photos! Liz looks stunning as always. Trey and I are so happy for you two.

Lyanna - 01.22.10 - 11:05 AM

Liz, beautiful photos from such a wonderfully happy wedding & reception, we had a great time : ) Congratulations again!

Stephanie Paulk - 01.22.10 - 11:19 AM

What a beautiful and fun wedding! And the pictures completely reflect that. Would be jealous looking at these pics if I hadn’t been there. Can’t wait to see the whole album!

Josh Mangum - 01.22.10 - 11:59 AM

Wow, those pictures are awesome. We had so much fun at you wedding and it looks like everyone else did too! I hope you guys had a great time in Hawaii.

Taylor - 01.22.10 - 12:54 PM

Congratulations! What a beautiful wedding for 2 incredibly beautiful people!!! It was a BLAST!!!

Brian - 01.22.10 - 1:30 PM

two words…AWE SOME!!!

Frank - 01.22.10 - 3:03 PM

Photos came out amazing! Nice one Clarity…

Liz - 01.22.10 - 3:57 PM

Oh my goodness, Kristen . . . the pictures are amazing!! Thank you! I love the pictures of all of the dancing and the laughing. The spoon on the nose is priceless.

Mike Hauswirth - 01.22.10 - 4:29 PM

Awesome wedding for a great couple! Good looking pics.

Lesley - 01.22.10 - 4:40 PM

Liz,
These pictures are awesome… You look beautiful (not surprisingly You had the same photographer as my friend, Charlene (look below). They’re just great photos!
Lesley Cooley

Taylor - 01.22.10 - 5:26 PM

So beautiful Liz! Love em’!

Jane Orlando - 01.22.10 - 6:34 PM

Beautiful couple, beautiful day, beautiful pictures! Loved so many of them but the one with Frank is perfect! I hope to see more soon.

Jane Orlando - 01.22.10 - 6:36 PM

Oh! Ryan looks great also!

Matt RUpert - 01.22.10 - 2:34 PM

Of course, Clarity would be flexing. What a fun weddings.

Brian - 01.22.10 - 2:39 PM

The photographer must be good, even Haus looks good in these picutes!

Ryan Cordwell - 01.22.10 - 3:12 PM

Good times. Hope you both had a great time in HI.

Kristen - 01.22.10 - 8:02 PM

Awesome pics! Had a great time at the wedding!

Kristen Hampton - 01.22.10 - 10:56 AM

This are great pictures!!!! I’m so glad I could celebrate this wonderful day with you!

Will Reilly - 01.22.10 - 12:14 PM

Thanks for everything Kristen! Bummer you missed the back-flip, but it looks like you caught every other great moment! I love the slide show.

Stephanie - 01.22.10 - 12:50 PM

Just looked through the entire album! Wow! Love the slideshow… and love that she got the pic of Hauswirth & I stealing the show with the dip as Liz & Will are being announced. Nice work, Mike!

Bri D - 01.22.10 - 2:10 PM

Wow! These are amazing! You can tell it was a great wedding because everyone is beyond happy through the whole ablum, so glad I could be apart of it!

Bri D - 01.22.10 - 2:11 PM

I failed to notice this that evening, but is Will carrying a to-go box and silverware on his way out? Classic!

Allison Fogt - 01.22.10 - 10:37 PM

Your pictures turned out beautifully! The riverside pics were a great impromptu location in the end. LOVE the window shot too.

David Paulk - 01.22.10 - 10:47 AM

Great Pictures! The to go box was clutch. I liked the dancing pictures best. We’re a fun group of folks.

Barbara Reilly - 01.22.10 - 10:58 AM

What a great job capturing the spirit and fun of the day!

Martha - 01.22.10 - 11:58 AM

Wow! Fantastic photos of a beautiful evening! Tremendous job, Kristen. Thanks so much for everything from start to finish.

Mandy Moore - 01.22.10 - 7:26 PM

The pictures are amazing!

Sue Rozema - 01.22.10 - 8:59 PM

A beautiful couple on a most special, beautiful day. Have a wonderful life!

Chris Creed - 01.22.10 - 9:22 AM

Great pics and great wedding!

Bill Hobensack - 01.22.10 - 9:25 AM

Love the pictures. We had a great time.

Pam Foreman - 01.22.10 - 9:26 AM

What a beautiful couple…Wedding pictures are absolutely gorgeous!

Will Reilly - 01.22.10 - 9:44 AM

Love them!!!

Frances - 01.22.10 - 7:24 PM

Congratulations!!! Beautiful pictures!! Many blessings to the both of you.

Bill Reilly - 01.22.10 - 9:26 AM

Will, you look great! Liz, you look beautiful!

M Lawson - 01.22.10 - 9:27 AM

Congratulations you two, the wedding was great and had a good time. Pictures look awesome, very good photography I must say.

Al Browder - 01.22.10 - 9:29 AM

Great photos, the wedding was a blast!

Nicole Smith - 01.22.10 - 9:53 AM

These pictures are amazing. My favorite I’d have to say are the pictures of you both dancing, you can see how much you love each other. Thanks for letting us enjoy your day!

Tierney Brady - 01.22.10 - 12:43 PM

amazing photos! everyone looked stunning! wish I was there!!

Whitney O'Steen - 01.22.10 - 1:09 PM

What great pictures, and a gorgeous bride! Congrats to both of you!