Meet Jackie

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

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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.

South Beach Elopement

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Where do I even start with Camila + JD’s story? We met what seems like ages ago for a super fun and unique natural preserve engagement session with lots of talk about a fun, festive wedding day at South Beach Place. I knew instantly that they were going to be one of my favorite couples because their personalities were just so sweet and genuine.

Their original wedding plans were to celebrate with friends and family with a beachside resort wedding, but as we’ve learned in 2020, although the parties have been smaller, the show must go on. They decided to have the sweetest, intimate elopement on the shores of South Beach, with the sounds of a steel drum and a salty breeze in the air. I mean if you had to cancel your wedding and do an elopement in it’s place, this would be the way to go!

So, we set up a little first look for them, captured the most touching vows, and ended with an epic beach just married photoshoot. Then they drove off in JD’s restored Land Cruiser into the sunset and rumor has it – there is a BABY on the way! (That didn’t take long guys, LOL.) I am sooo excited to watch these two become parents and see their little one grow into an awesome human just like them. What an amazing job I have, you guys!

South Beach Elopement with JD + Camila

February 6, 2021

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Hello, from the Ardensea Blog! I'm Jackie Watson, owner and luxury fine-art wedding photographer based in beautiful South Florida. I hope you find this space a great resource to find all the resources you need to plan the perfect wedding, view my work, and see if we're the perfect fit for your own special day.