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Meet Jackie

Welcome to the Ardensea Blog! I’m Jackie Watson, owner and photographer of my south Florida based studio. I hope you find this space a great resource to explore my featured work, find wedding and planning inspiration, and see if we’re the perfect fit for your own special day.

Is having a Second Wedding Photographer Worth It?

Why having a second photographer on your big day can make all the difference.

Sparkler Exit Alternative Ideas

Photo-friendly ways to have a wedding send off without sparklers.

Common Regrets After Choosing The Wrong Wedding Photographer

Real couples share their post-wedding photography regrets.

5 Reasons To Do A First Look

Should you have a first look on your wedding day? Disclaimer: YES you should, but let me tell you why.

Wedding Day Tips for Florida Brides

It’s become an essential part of my client experience to educate my brides on what works and what does not work for beach weddings in Florida. And now, I am sharing the knowledge!

Planning Your Wedding Day Photography Timeline

Here’s a sample of our wedding photography timeline we suggest to all our Ardensea brides and grooms!

Making Bride & Groom Portraits a Priority on Your Wedding Day

Running out of time is the biggest reason why couples skip over the bride and groom portraits, so it’s important to plan for at least 30-minutes to an hour for newlyweds to step away and capture wedding day pictures.

Best Detail Shots for Your Wedding Day

When it comes to planning out your wedding photography, consider the little details that have a surprisingly big impact. See which shots are absolute must-haves on your wedding day.

Published Wedding Photographer

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Published Work

Being featured on a popular wedding blog is always such a huge and exciting accomplishment! When I took the trip for this “Spring in the City” inspired shoot, I was hoping to capture something amazing and break out in the realm to be an Atlanta Wedding Photographer.

It can always be risky to go out of town for a styled shoot, because often times you’re working with completely new vendors and unfamiliar areas. But, I had the most amazing time traveling through Atlanta!

I hope you enjoy the feature!

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And a special thanks to Oak & Pine Photography for putting on this amazing styled shoot, as well as these awesome team of vendors who made this shoot happen:

Creative Team

Beauty
Savanna Makeup

Paper Goods + Calligraphy
JW Paper Creations

Photographers
Ardensea

Planners
Cassandra Paul Events

Venues
Millennium Gate Museum

Florists
Miles of Design

Other
Blush Lula

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