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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.

Please scroll down to read the blog, which is updated much more frequently than the websites! Primarily I use it to showcase the latest sessions, but hopefully you can get a feel for who I am, too. I'd also love to connect with you on Facebook and Twitter, so feel free to click those gray tabs in the upper left! I'd love to start planning your portrait session or hear about your wedding, so use the Contact tab up top, call 904.639.5960, or email me at info@lanierstar.com.

Talk soon!
Kristen

Winterbourne on the St. John’s River at Club Continental | Orange Park, FL wedding photographer

10.29.09 Posted in tips for clients, weddings 37 comments

Chad & Rachel were married at the very quaint Winterbourne Inn on the St. John’s River in Orange Park, FL (located on the Club Continental property). They decided to have a “First Look” before the ceremony. I highly suggest this to couples! They were able to have a private moment to view each other (I stay out of the way as much as I can) and revel in their wedding day gloriousness. Then we took care of almost all the formal photos and portraits before the wedding, so after the ceremony they could get to the reception. I LOVE Chad’s expression when he sees her for the first time and how Rachel looks ready to burst with excitement!

wedding day portraits on the st. john's river

I am so in love with her cake toppers- custom creations from The Enchanted Cupboard. They are going to be featured in the Spring/Summer issue of The Knot!

wedding cake toppers by enchanted cupboard

The wedding details were infused with lots of personal touches like family wedding photos on the mantle above the fireplace. The centerpieces were handmade paper flowers inside white pumpkins, for a nod to fall. All of the bouquets were handled by family. It gave the reception a very warm, intimate feeling.

winterbourne inn | wedding reception details, DIY, handmade, personal touches, vintage, antique

Rachel and Chad made me feel so welcome- giving me multiple thanks and compliments throughout the day. So, now it’s my turn to give back- You guys were amazing to work with and I feel so lucky to have been chosen by 2 people like you! THANK YOU!

Kristen

Do not copy, download or screen capture my images. That is stealing and it makes me sad.

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niki - 01.22.10 - 7:16 PM

YAY!!!!! They are so great!!!

scott - 01.22.10 - 9:51 PM

the first looks of her and him are really amazing. beautiful wedding! well done!

Beccijo - 01.22.10 - 10:08 PM

Thank you for loving my toppers! They are a really joy to make and seeing them in action and through you lens has just made my day!!

daizzee - 01.22.10 - 12:02 AM

these are absolutely wonderful! very great job on these! everything was beautiful.

germandolls - 01.22.10 - 7:37 AM

Great photos! A beautiful bride and smashing groom! I think Beccijo’s caketoppers are amazing! She captured every little detail!

Jay D. - 01.22.10 - 10:33 AM

Love the night pic and the pic from above of all the attendees… well done.

Latara Perkins - 01.22.10 - 2:18 PM

Congratz Mrs. Cameron.. good luck to you and your newly acquired family with all of your future endeavors!

Sarah - 01.22.10 - 3:50 PM

Yayyy!!! Awesome! These look great, Kristen!

Jackie - 01.22.10 - 5:11 PM

all of these pictures are absolutely gorgeous!!!

Rachel - 01.22.10 - 6:54 PM

I can’t stop showing people! They are ALL amazing!!!

Chad - 01.22.10 - 10:32 AM

iiiiiiii love them!

LaToya Baptiste - 01.22.10 - 12:09 PM

CONGRATS!! You were a beautiful BRIDE!!

kalin - 01.22.10 - 12:20 PM

These are so great! Congratulations.. I want copies!!

Amanda - 01.22.10 - 3:15 PM

You captured every element and emotion of Chad and Rachel’s big day! First look pictures are amazing! How lucky are they that those moments are captured forever!

Gracie - 01.22.10 - 8:07 PM

Absolutely gorgeous!

Laura - 01.22.10 - 11:46 AM

the pictures look great!!! can’t wait to see the rest. Great job!

Murphy - 01.22.10 - 11:48 AM

Congrats! love the photos

LeAnn P - 01.22.10 - 5:41 PM

The photos are amazing! Rachel & Chad look soo happy~ congratulations!!

Jennifer - 01.22.10 - 6:19 PM

Rachel you are such a beautiful bride. These pictures are amazing!!

Rachel - 01.22.10 - 6:22 PM

Such amazing photography and such a cute couple!!!

Keith Bisbee - 01.22.10 - 6:32 PM

These are some of the best photos from one of the coolest weddings I have ever attended. Kudos!

Danielle - 01.22.10 - 6:35 PM

Pictures are amazing! Great work! Beautiful!!!

Billy - 01.22.10 - 6:49 PM

Awesome pictures. I especially enjoy the ones with Chad and Rachel. And that other kid smelling the flower.

Dave Russell - 01.22.10 - 7:40 PM

What a great group of photos of an awesome couple along with their family & friends.

Patti Russell - 01.22.10 - 7:44 PM

Great Job, can’t wait to see the rest of the photos…..that being said the photographer had excellent subjects!!!!

cory geisse - 01.22.10 - 9:22 PM

congrats

Mark Wilhelm - 01.22.10 - 9:38 PM

Awesome bride, groom OK, pics are superb! Love the angles and the creativity.

Danny Aaron - 01.22.10 - 1:44 AM

Gorgeous Pics, Beautiful Wedding!
I look absolutely STUNNING in the group photo!

Crissa Brisco - 01.22.10 - 1:31 PM

THESE ARE GREAT!!!!! Rachel you looked amazing!!!!!!

Janessa - 01.22.10 - 8:50 PM

Amazing beautiful photos! I especially love the Bridge and Groom close-ups!

Tan Anderson - 01.22.10 - 4:31 PM

Beautiful pictures.

Graham - 01.22.10 - 7:12 PM

Wonderful photos! Wish we were lucky enough to have such pictures for our wedding!

Samantha Smith - 01.22.10 - 6:11 PM

Beautiful Rachel. Just Beautiful!

Linda Hubbard - 01.22.10 - 7:04 PM

These are the best and most beautiful wedding pictures I’ve ever seen. Wow! Rachel, you are a beauty and Cameron, you are a lucky guy!

Susan - 01.22.10 - 9:52 PM

love the pics, you look so happy! Congrats!

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