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The heart and mind are the true lens of the camera

In this fleeting moment where the sun kisses the horizon at Hull Bay, I captured the embodiment of divine womanhood. A mother-to-be, bathed in the golden light of sunset, standing gracefully between the water and sky, wearing her strength like a flowing white dress. There is something SO sacred in the way the earth cradles her, as she carries life, love, and the eternal power of creation.

Women are the storytellers of the universe, bearers of new worlds, protectors of ancient wisdom, and conduits of profound transformation. In this quiet stillness, I was reminded that motherhood is not just a phase, but a sacred rite of passage.

To the women who bring life into being and to the mothers who shape the future: You are divine. You are the miracle. You are EVERYTHING!!!

Welcoming baby boy Grayson, who will be entering this world soon 💙

Congratulations, Mama. You are absolutely radiant.

In this fleeting moment where the sun kisses the horizon at Hull Bay, I captured the embodiment of divine womanhood. A mother-to-be, bathed in the golden light of sunset, standing gracefully between the water and sky, wearing her strength like a flowing white dress. There is something SO sacred in the way the earth cradles her, as she carries life, love, and the eternal power of creation.

Women are the storytellers of the universe, bearers of new worlds, protectors of ancient wisdom, and conduits of profound transformation. In this quiet stillness, I was reminded that motherhood is not just a phase, but a sacred rite of passage.

To the women who bring life into being and to the mothers who shape the future: You are divine. You are the miracle. You are EVERYTHING!!!

Welcoming baby boy Grayson, who will be entering this world soon 💙

Congratulations, Mama. You are absolutely radiant.

The sweetest surprise! Capturing the raw emotion of a proposal has got to be one of my absolute favorite things to photograph. The emotion, the excitement, the nervousness.. the LOVE! Nothing beats this moment. 🤍 congratulations to Tayte & Kirsten!

The sweetest surprise! Capturing the raw emotion of a proposal has got to be one of my absolute favorite things to photograph. The emotion, the excitement, the nervousness.. the LOVE! Nothing beats this moment. 🤍 congratulations to Tayte & Kirsten!

Brooke & Dan’s wedding was all about good vibes at Lindquist. I LOVED those perfect orange pops from the officiants, and running straight into the water in their wedding clothes. This day was certainly magical.

Brooke & Dan’s wedding was all about good vibes at Lindquist. I LOVED those perfect orange pops from the officiants, and running straight into the water in their wedding clothes. This day was certainly magical.

I got you 🤍

@isandmikeweddings
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I got you 🤍

@isandmikeweddings
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Love looks good on these two. Congratulations to the newlyweds. A perfect evening ceremony at Magens Bay surrounded by family & friends.

Love looks good on these two. Congratulations to the newlyweds. A perfect evening ceremony at Magens Bay surrounded by family & friends.

Turns out Cupid has a serious side gig here in the Virgin Islands. Captured this magical moment to celebrate Andrea & Ryan’s engagement. Congratulations you two! 💕 Wishing everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day filled with lots of love and maybe some very lucky arrows! 💘
#ValentinesDay #VirginIslands #Cupid

Turns out Cupid has a serious side gig here in the Virgin Islands. Captured this magical moment to celebrate Andrea & Ryan’s engagement. Congratulations you two! 💕 Wishing everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day filled with lots of love and maybe some very lucky arrows! 💘
#ValentinesDay #VirginIslands #Cupid

Camara and Jeremy brought their vision to life in the most beautiful way, channeling the carefree and adventurous spirit of love! Their connection was palpable and their 3 year anniversary truly is a testament to a bond so pure and vibrant, it felt timeless! These two are a reminder that love isn’t just something you feel, it’s something you live in every joyful laugh and every playful spin. Here’s to the kind of love that feels like a celebration in itself 🤍

Huge credit to @chineylee for the incredible BTS video footage. An unforgettable collaboration that I am truly grateful for!

Camara and Jeremy brought their vision to life in the most beautiful way, channeling the carefree and adventurous spirit of love! Their connection was palpable and their 3 year anniversary truly is a testament to a bond so pure and vibrant, it felt timeless! These two are a reminder that love isn’t just something you feel, it’s something you live in every joyful laugh and every playful spin. Here’s to the kind of love that feels like a celebration in itself 🤍

Huge credit to @chineylee for the incredible BTS video footage. An unforgettable collaboration that I am truly grateful for!

Such a privilege to witness and capture this beautiful moment of motherhood. There’s something truly powerful about the strength and grace a mother carries, especially as a new chapter begins. The light at Magens Bay this very early morning seemed to echo that beauty, and I’m so grateful to have been there to capture it. Wishing this growing family all the love in the world! 🤍

Such a privilege to witness and capture this beautiful moment of motherhood. There’s something truly powerful about the strength and grace a mother carries, especially as a new chapter begins. The light at Magens Bay this very early morning seemed to echo that beauty, and I’m so grateful to have been there to capture it. Wishing this growing family all the love in the world! 🤍

Recap of 2024. Thank you to every single incredible person this year that I’ve met, worked with and collaborated with. Every person I’ve been able to photograph and every special moment you’ve trusted me to capture, it has been such an honor and SO much fun! Looking forward to 2025. Happy New Year! 📸📷🏝️🌴💍🤍

Recap of 2024. Thank you to every single incredible person this year that I’ve met, worked with and collaborated with. Every person I’ve been able to photograph and every special moment you’ve trusted me to capture, it has been such an honor and SO much fun! Looking forward to 2025. Happy New Year! 📸📷🏝️🌴💍🤍

It’s all about who you share it with ✨there’s something so magical about Lindquist in the early morning. Between dancing in the surf and lounging on the beach, I had the best time capturing these memories for Tammy & Joel.

It’s all about who you share it with ✨there’s something so magical about Lindquist in the early morning. Between dancing in the surf and lounging on the beach, I had the best time capturing these memories for Tammy & Joel.

Sandy little toes at Magens Bay last week • I love capturing moments where Mom & Dad can share paradise with the little ones! These memories will surely last a lifetime 🤍

Sandy little toes at Magens Bay last week • I love capturing moments where Mom & Dad can share paradise with the little ones! These memories will surely last a lifetime 🤍

Family vacations to St. John chasing a little bit of S U N S H I N E 🌞

Family vacations to St. John chasing a little bit of S U N S H I N E 🌞

Arianna & Shane • 11.13.2024

Arianna & Shane • 11.13.2024

50 years of love, laughter, and unforgettable memories. This is the ultimate relationship goals! Here’s to a half-century of hand-in-hand adventures, and proving that true love only gets stronger with time. 💍 Cheers to this #GoldenAnniversary

50 years of love, laughter, and unforgettable memories. This is the ultimate relationship goals! Here’s to a half-century of hand-in-hand adventures, and proving that true love only gets stronger with time. 💍 Cheers to this #GoldenAnniversary

T H E • C E L E B R A T I O N • 🤍

Emily, Luke & Family

T H E • C E L E B R A T I O N • 🤍

Emily, Luke & Family

T H E • C E R E M O N Y • 🤍

Emily & Luke 10.25.2024

T H E • C E R E M O N Y • 🤍

Emily & Luke 10.25.2024

Congratulations to Tina & Jeff 🤍💍🐚

Congratulations to Tina & Jeff 🤍💍🐚

Sometimes you need to break the camera out just for fun with the ghouls and throw a pumpkin on your head. Oh my gourd, what a fun time. Happy Halloween! 🎃 👻

Sometimes you need to break the camera out just for fun with the ghouls and throw a pumpkin on your head. Oh my gourd, what a fun time. Happy Halloween! 🎃 👻

Celebrating THREE years on this beautiful island. 3 years of capturing the sweetest moments, all the love and all the laughter! Thank you to everyone who has allowed me to be creative and capture either your special day or beautiful families. I will never get used to the best job in the entire world! 📸

Celebrating THREE years on this beautiful island. 3 years of capturing the sweetest moments, all the love and all the laughter! Thank you to everyone who has allowed me to be creative and capture either your special day or beautiful families. I will never get used to the best job in the entire world! 📸

Days like this 💍🤍 Congratulations Jessica & Chuck!

Days like this 💍🤍 Congratulations Jessica & Chuck!

Looks like a sure yes to me 🤍💍 Brandon & Juliette’s engagement. Congrats to these two!

Looks like a sure yes to me 🤍💍 Brandon & Juliette’s engagement. Congrats to these two!

Anniversary shoots are so special. I love to showcase the love that has withstood the test of time. Where you can giggle on the beach with your life bestie, reflect and celebrate every moment that has gotten you here. Happy Anniversary Christal & Bradley! 🤍

Anniversary shoots are so special. I love to showcase the love that has withstood the test of time. Where you can giggle on the beach with your life bestie, reflect and celebrate every moment that has gotten you here. Happy Anniversary Christal & Bradley! 🤍

Where do I even start with this INCREDIBLE day?! Ryan contacted me weeks prior to this big moment and we planned out this engagement shoot, only for it to fall on the exact day we were expecting Tropical Storm Ernesto. Of course nerves were high and I had no idea if we would be able to make this happen as we were expecting rain earlier in the day. By 5pm we were expected to have heavy rain and strong winds, which is when we planned to meet. The plan was walk Taylor on the beach to Pretty Klip Point, pop the question followed by dinner at Sea Salt. As the day went on, all restaurants closed on the island and Sea Salt unfortunately cancelled their reservation. It was crunch time because we now have to get Taylor to this spot with a cancelled reservation. As you can see, we did not let that stop us. We decided we would play it by ear all day long and hope for the best and try to do it as close to the original time we planned to not spoil the surprise for Taylor. And by the grace of Mother Nature, we had 1 quick sunny beautiful hour just before the storm approached to make this happen. And I mean one last hour, as Ernesto started to make its strong appearance as soon as I got home from this shoot. It was about 3pm and I was on standby ready to jump in my car at any moment and head to Sapphire. When that sun came up I sent Ryan a text and he was able to get Sapphire just as that sun peaked out. Ryan was so excited to share this moment with Taylor and postponing was just not feeling like the right option… And she said Y E S! 💍 Taylor was totally surprised. I am so incredibly happy for this amazing couple! Their love and joy in this moment was so abundant. Congratulations to Ryan & Taylor again. You two were so incredible to work with and the hour we had shooting together was so much fun!! 🤍🤍

Where do I even start with this INCREDIBLE day?! Ryan contacted me weeks prior to this big moment and we planned out this engagement shoot, only for it to fall on the exact day we were expecting Tropical Storm Ernesto. Of course nerves were high and I had no idea if we would be able to make this happen as we were expecting rain earlier in the day. By 5pm we were expected to have heavy rain and strong winds, which is when we planned to meet. The plan was walk Taylor on the beach to Pretty Klip Point, pop the question followed by dinner at Sea Salt. As the day went on, all restaurants closed on the island and Sea Salt unfortunately cancelled their reservation. It was crunch time because we now have to get Taylor to this spot with a cancelled reservation. As you can see, we did not let that stop us. We decided we would play it by ear all day long and hope for the best and try to do it as close to the original time we planned to not spoil the surprise for Taylor. And by the grace of Mother Nature, we had 1 quick sunny beautiful hour just before the storm approached to make this happen. And I mean one last hour, as Ernesto started to make its strong appearance as soon as I got home from this shoot. It was about 3pm and I was on standby ready to jump in my car at any moment and head to Sapphire. When that sun came up I sent Ryan a text and he was able to get Sapphire just as that sun peaked out. Ryan was so excited to share this moment with Taylor and postponing was just not feeling like the right option… And she said Y E S! 💍 Taylor was totally surprised. I am so incredibly happy for this amazing couple! Their love and joy in this moment was so abundant. Congratulations to Ryan & Taylor again. You two were so incredible to work with and the hour we had shooting together was so much fun!! 🤍🤍

A beautiful Magens morning with sandy toes, coconuts & family 🥥 🌴

A beautiful Magens morning with sandy toes, coconuts & family 🥥 🌴

🌴Welcome to my slice of paradise! 🌴 I’m Alexa, the heart, soul, and camera behind Tropical Exposure Images, bringing island vibes and magical memories to life. Originally from Western NY, I followed my dreams to the stunning shores of St. Thomas, where I’ve spent the last three years capturing love, laughter, and everything in between. I’m here to make sure you feel at ease in front of the lens and that every shot is authentically *you*. My passion has always been to bring people together and celebrate moments, big or small. Every person and every moment has a story, and photos allow me to tell that story that you can revisit time and time again. Follow along to see more of my work and discover some of my favorite shots!

#StThomas #VirginIslands #LifestylePhotographer #Weddingphotographer #FamilyPhotographer #USVI #IslandLife #BeachLife

📸: @jsmithimages

🌴Welcome to my slice of paradise! 🌴 I’m Alexa, the heart, soul, and camera behind Tropical Exposure Images, bringing island vibes and magical memories to life. Originally from Western NY, I followed my dreams to the stunning shores of St. Thomas, where I’ve spent the last three years capturing love, laughter, and everything in between. I’m here to make sure you feel at ease in front of the lens and that every shot is authentically *you*. My passion has always been to bring people together and celebrate moments, big or small. Every person and every moment has a story, and photos allow me to tell that story that you can revisit time and time again. Follow along to see more of my work and discover some of my favorite shots!

#StThomas #VirginIslands #LifestylePhotographer #Weddingphotographer #FamilyPhotographer #USVI #IslandLife #BeachLife

📸: @jsmithimages

Family is 𝒻𝑜𝓇𝑒𝓋𝑒𝓇 🤍

Family is 𝒻𝑜𝓇𝑒𝓋𝑒𝓇 🤍

We love some baby giggles!

We love some baby giggles!

Swipe to see the sweetest surprise… congratulations to Lexi & Elias.. fiancés!! 💍🤍

Swipe to see the sweetest surprise… congratulations to Lexi & Elias.. fiancés!! 💍🤍

Baby Boy Loading . . . 💙👣

Baby Boy Loading . . . 💙👣

20 years for Kizza & Kevin 🤍 this vow renewal ceremony amongst family and friends was full of so much love, song and laughter. Congratulations to these two on two decades!

20 years for Kizza & Kevin 🤍 this vow renewal ceremony amongst family and friends was full of so much love, song and laughter. Congratulations to these two on two decades!

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