Category: Florida Engagments
Jessica & Andreas | Ft. Myers Engagement Session
Jess and Andreas are funny and sweet together and we could not be happier for them as we approach their big day! During their downtown Ft. Myers engagement session we had the good fortune to work with Kehrin of Jet Set Wed. Working with a planner / stylist takes all the guess work out of planning the look and feel of your shoot, plus it’s super fun!
Stephanie & Jerome | Naples Engagement Photographers
Most couples tell us up front that they’re going to be uncomfortable in front of the camera. Or, worse yet, they believe themselves to be “non-photogenic.” Luckily that awkward feeling usually lasts about five minutes, even less. And we love getting that out of the way during engagement sessions! They’re like double dates. We walk around town, chatting, sometimes stopping for a drink.
Want to know something? Karl and I often feel strangely awkward when being photographed. Karl even more so than myself- he would rather be behind the camera! I find that amusing, and I’m glad for it, since it allows us to empathize with the gals and guys that we photograph. Here’s us in action. We usually take turns running the show.
Bridget & Adam | Fort Myers Engagement Photography
Check out these sweet pics we took of Bridget and Adam for their engagement shoot. We met them at Lakes Park in Fort Myers… what a beautiful place to spend an evening. Now that you’ve seen the latest on our little blog here, we recommend turning off your computer in favor of a bike picnic at the nearest park!
Brigette & Nick | Secret Foto Video | Southwest Florida Engagement Photographers
In addition to their engagement session Brigette and Nick asked us to create a surprise foto video for their wedding guests to be played at their wedding reception. Nick did a beautiful job scripting the entire movie for us over email. On New Year’s Eve we drove from Fort Myers to Estero to downtown Naples, cameras in tow, recreating the story of their relationship leading to their wedding day. Thank you RSW for not kicking us out! Their story brought us to the airport, the Hyatt, the Inn on 5th, and Nick’s work place. We even did a few scenes pretending to be in NYC! The coolest part is that the foto video ended with the couple in a kiss at their reception location at the Hyatt. As the video wrapped Brigette and Nick made their entrance, coinciding with the kiss in the video! Their guests were thrilled. Watch and see. We had so much fun working with Brigette and Nick on their love story project.
Brigette & Nick’s Engagement Foto Video from Karl Rouwhorst on Vimeo.
Priya & Ojas | Naples Engagement Photographers
While we’re almost ready to share the beautiful photos from their Indian wedding, check out some engagement photos of Priya and Ojas. Click here to view a sneak peek of their wedding.
Erin & Adam | Naples Engagement Photography
This shoot was really great for a few reasons. First off, Erin and Adam are so photogenic and just cool people to hang out with. Secondly, this is one of our favorite places to shoot. Thirdly, they asked us to incorporate their table numbers into their photos for use at their reception. We decided to go big by making our own larger than life props. Erin and Adam later framed the photos on their reception tabletops. Thanks to my mom who did a bunch of the work sawing and painting!!
We have bunches more to show from this cute couple’s wedding at The Quarry, from their wedding to their day after shoot.
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Nicole & Steve Part 1 | Naples Botanical Garden | Naples Wedding Photography
Remember this great engagement shoot? Nicole and Steve’s wedding at the Naples Botanical Garden was just as wonderful. Not only did they choose the local Gardens, which are a dream to photograph in, they also incorporated eco-friendly features into their wedding day. I’ll describe more of their handmade and eco details in part two of their blog post. Sir Daniel and Faces by Frohmberg did the wow hair and makeup for the day. Isn’t Nicole gorgeous?
Being kind to the earth is something that Karl and I keep in mind when making decisions in our home life and for Luminaire Foto. So much so that we offer couples like Nicole and Steve as much as 15% off our photography plans! We understand that weddings are expensive events, and by making responsible choices you’re often adding to the cost. It’s our little way of saying thanks for making a thoughtful choice. These weddings are extra beautiful and meaningful events as well as fun for us to photograph!
Kristy & Ben | The Burroughs Home | Fort Myers Engagement Photographer
While we’ve managed to catch up on quite a bit of blogging lately we’re still catching up from last fall. Kristy and Ben have been one of our favorite couples to work with, and we have so many of their photos to post! We met them for an engagement shoot at The Burroughs Home where their wedding was held last October. Kristy and Ben may have been my crush for 2010. More to share soon! Cupcakes by the always yum Sassy Cakes.
Jessica & Jeremy | Old Naples | Naples Engagement Photographers
We shot these sunny photos in celebration of Jessica and Jeremy’s engagement. How’s this for a great story? The fortune is one from their first date! They now keep the fortune in the little cookie box. We’ll soon be posting images from their recent wedding at The West Bay Beach & Golf Club.