Category: Foto Video
Nicole & Steve | Hyatt Regency foto video
Nicole and Steve’s wedding foto video has to be one of our favorites thus far. They were married at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point in Bonita Springs. Have a look at their wedding photos here.
Lindsey & Drew | The Burroughs Home | Fort Myers Wedding Photography
Get ready for some South Florida charm: Today we’re posting photos from Lindsey and Drew’s pretty wedding at the historic Burroughs Home in Fort Myers. What a sweet group to work with… we are so blessed in our job. Karl and I met Lindsey and the girls at Hotel Indigo downtown where they prepped for the festivities. Justin and Angelina spent the day with us making good things happen (foto videos, fotobooths, all around awesomeness.) Lindsey put on her dress once she arrived at the Burroughs Home and we spent a while taking photos with the girls in the bridal suite.
The sunny ceremony took place overlooking the river and guests gathered afterwards for drinks on the porch, including Lindsey and Drew’s signature cocktail. After a few more photos and a first dance the night was all about grooving to the tunes, enjoying the delicious food, and snapping away in the fotobooth. In a few weeks we will meet with Lindsey and Drew again for a post-wedding session, one of the most fun shoots around. Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Pierson, and thank you so much for having us!
Flowers: Planned Perfection | DJ: Black Tie Entertainment | Cake: Mikkelsen’s | Catering: Webster’s 239 437-6200
Kristy & Ben Part 2 | The Burroughs Home | Fort Myers Wedding Photographers
Now to share more from the happy day of the darling Kristy and Ben. Their wedding ceremony behind the Burroughs Home overlooked the river. Guests picked up programs from a bike basket and then grabbed vintage hankies to wipe their tears of joy. The rippled water provided a pretty backdrop for their marriage, and everyone in attendance threw in a shell for the newlywed couple. After a group photo on the front porch Kristy and Ben made their way down the stairs towards an evening of partying. (There’s something so dramatic about a trailing veil that sweeps around corners.)
The reception took place under twinkling trees. Kristy collected vintage milk glass to use for the centerpieces. The little lovebirds perched on the cake? Too charming. Everyone dined on good old barbecue! To say it was a great party would be an understatement. As for the fotobooth… let’s just say a good time was had by all. (By now, when it comes to the fotobooth, we like to say we’ve seen it all. At least we hope so!) Along with our friend Justin we also created a foto video for them. Some of Kristy’s family and friends knew about the foto video, and during the reception they started circling Kristy and Ben on the dance floor. The dancers became a blurry circle around the couple while they stood absolutely still, for minutes. What a surreal moment that must have been for the two of them! Kristy and Ben, it was truly a pleasure to be a part of your celebration.
Kristy & Ben Part 1 | The Burroughs Home | Fort Myers Wedding Photographers
Where do we begin? From the moment we met Kristy and her mom and sis, we knew something good was about to happen. Then we met Ben, and we were smitten. And what’s more, their Burroughs Home wedding was filled to the brim with stylish details. Have a look at their sweet engagement session (also at the Burroughs Home) by clicking here.
We started our day at Kristy and Ben’s Fort Myers home where the mood seemed light and spirited. Kristy, an emerging wedding and events planner herself, thought of everything down to the last creative detail. After the finishing touches, Kristy made her way downtown to meet Ben for their first sight. We loved the way her veil encircled them and moved around wildly in the wind while they took a few moments to themselves.
Weddings at the Burroughs Home in Fort Myers are so full of charm. The property and the home itself offer so many great spots to snap away to our heart’s content. The flowers, by Signature Florals, were composed of the prettiest hues and blooms. Love the sparkly brooch! I had fun taking a few photos of Kristy on the pink cushy chair. We had Kristy and Ben in the big claw foot tub too, of course! Next up: Kristy and Ben’s ceremony and reception.
Something old, something new.
Ben is waiting to glimpse Kristy for the first time on their wedding day. We call this a first sight or first look.
Sue Bain of Signature Florals does the most stunning work. That subtle color palette blows me away!
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.
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.
Brigette & Nick Part 2 | Hyatt Regency Coconut Point | Bonita Springs Wedding Photographers
And now for part two of Brigette and Nick’s wedding at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point. Their pretty garden ceremony was located in this neat, hedged-in area, just one of the many interesting parts of the Hyatt. The reception surrounded the fire pit, chandeliers in the trees and candles glowing. How about those sweet photos on the hammock?
One of the highlights of getting to know Brigette and Nick was getting a peek at the love notes they wrote to one another. There’s nothing like a little handwritten romance. Nick’s love for Brigette poured out of every sentence. Letters, emails, and post cards dotted the reception for all to read. Brigette even had their menus printed on post cards of places that were significant to their relationship. The whole affair was all so thoughtful and personal. Fun to photograph too!
Brigette and Nick had a polaroid guestbook. We love this idea, and so did their wedding guests!
Brigette & Nick Part 1 | Hyatt Regency Coconut Point | Bonita Springs Wedding Photography
We were charmed by Brigette and Nick right from the get-go, and capturing their photos from engagement to wedding was absolutely a pleasure! First off, they asked us to create a surprise foto video for their wedding guests, which we’ll share in another post. We photographed their wedding day at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point in Bonita Springs. This is a couple with wonderful taste. The dresses, decoration, and details were so well done. How about the little guy with the sign! Adorable.
Brigette and Nick are so adorable together, and it’s obvious to anyone near that they’re a great match. What a lovely couple. Just see the photos we caught of their first sight before the ceremony.
Kristy & Ben | Foto Video | Fort Myers Wedding Photography
This wedding foto video has become an instant favorite of ours. Kristy and Ben plus The Burroughs Home equals awesome. And yes, they’re the stylish couple who did an engagement foto video as well! We will post some of their wedding photos really soon!