Category: portfolio wedding

We’ll share these last few photos from Priya and Ojas’ wedding reception at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point. These photos of the couple outdoors are some of our favorites of the day. (Most photos taken in the evening sunlight are.) Not to mention the fact that they make a striking couple. Suhaag Garden transformed the room yet again from the ceremony space into the peacock-hued reception. How adorable are the dancing little ones? The applause for their performance was tremendous, and well deserved! A funny part of the evening happened when the dancing guests pulled the peacock feathers from the centerpieces and brought them onto the dance floor. The feathers were waving everywhere all around the newlyweds. Congrats to you both, Priya and Ojas, your day was nothing short of amazing!

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

If you missed part one of Priya & Ojas’ wedding photography post click here. Today we’re sharing the beautiful Indian ceremony held at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point in Bonita Springs. The peacock-designed ceremony was created by Suhaag Garden. Watching the whole event unfold through my lens gave me the chills. The moment Priya was carried in was straight out of a movie. After the ceremony Suhaag Garden transformed the space into a glowing reception setup. In one more post we’ll share the remainder of the photos.

Their wedding day took place at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point in Bonita Springs. After a first sight, Ojas made a grand arrival on horseback to the awaiting families… Only to be outdone by Priya’s stunning entrance into the ceremony. Jilna and her team at Suhaag Garden completely transformed one of the ballrooms into the most beautiful space. We gasped when we entered the room! But we’ll show you that in the next post.

Friends, let us tell you how much we enjoyed being a part of Martha and Tom’s wedding celebration. (Picture us both with our arms outstretched.) Martha’s laughter is absolutely contagious while Tom is such a gentleman! Martha’s home was one of many destroyed by the Tuscaloosa Tornado and many of her wedding items were lost just two months before the big day. Despite the destruction it was wonderful to watch our local wedding community pull together to make sure their wedding went off without a hitch.

The couple held their July wedding at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Naples. What a wonderful place to photograph a ceremony with all the stained glass and natural light available. Tom composed a song for their ceremony that he dedicated to his bride. At the church reception, Kelly McWilliams and her lovely team at Weddings by Socialites treated wedding guests to some southern charm, complete with a sweet tea bar and all! You have to love the touches of cast iron, lace, and those custom mason jar mugs. The lovely wedding flowers were done by none other than Signature Florals.

Congratulations Martha and Tom! We think it’s super cool that you honeymooned on the east coast of Canada. Be well!

A couple weeks ago we were pleased to photograph Emma and John’s beautiful wedding at the Naples Ritz-Carlton. We met Emma and her family at the Salon in the Ritz to capture hair and makeup photos. The two of them make such a handsome couple. And they couldn’t have been easier to get along with either. They were all smiles all day. How great is it that we’re able to work with lovely people like Emma and John!

Their ceremony took place in a cozy hedged garden that suited their wedding and guests perfectly. Look at the way they smile at each other as they walk down the aisle as a married couple! The guests were all good sports as we took a few quick family photos, and then it was off to cocktail hour! Emma and John held their reception in the Beach House where the sky graced them with a glowing sunset. Cute cake topper, isn’t it? We really enjoyed photographing at the Ritz, it was all just gorgeous and so well done. Congrats Emma and John and thank you for having us!

Just look at the view! It’s a beautiful place we live in, isn’t it?

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.

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!

Photographing Alana and Alex’s beautiful wedding at the Ritz-Carlton in Sarasota was a dream. Despite a busy work week, it was the kind of wedding that left us excited and energized. The wedding party started the day at the hotel in a flurry of suitcases and hairspray, as is so often the case. The sweet couple met each other for a first sight just outside the main entrance. (We love setting up a first sight! Just look at the pretty photos we were able to get.) After a few shots we then photographed the stylish wedding party before jumping in the limo.

Alana and Alex’s ceremony and reception took place at the Ritz-Carlton Bach Club on Lido Key. Grace Felice of A Wedding With Grace did a wonderful job officiating the lovely ceremony. The evening started off in full sun and ended rather cloudy, but cloudy skies provide very flattering light for photos. Cocktail hour happened on the top floor of the club. What a view! Their cake looked like it was covered in champagne bubbles. Guests danced the night away to some great music while making the rounds to the fotobooth and the bar. We had such a good time. Congratulations Alana and Alex! We were honored to be a part of your celebration.

At each wedding we photograph we catch candid photos like these while guests are chatting amongst themselves. They make for some great memories of the people you’re closest to. Our wedding photographer did this at our wedding, and ever since then we’ve made a point to do this for others.

These next two shots are so sweet. They look so at ease, don’t they?

We set up our fotobooth with our iPad near the bar. Fotobooth + bar = fun.

As promised we have part two of Kylie and Brad’s wedding at The Strand to share today. The mini photos were taken with their little instant film camera, snapped at key moments as the day progressed. Karl and I enjoyed playing with it so much that we ordered one for ourselves! Aren’t their initials nicely done? The K and B graced the venue doors as the guests walked to cocktail hour. The flowers were done by Grace Lakes Florist and Botanicals on the Gulf… two that we love to recommend! Some of our favorite photos that Karl and I capture at a wedding are of the bride and her father anticipating the ceremony, as well as the groom’s expression as he anticipates seeing his bride and then finally sees her walking towards him. The expressions on each person’s face are priceless. And then comes that soft and ephemeral light that just makes everyone glow. Just look at the way Kylie and Brad are smiling at each other. We love taking the majority of our photos in this before-sunset light whenever possible.

Karl and I see quite a few receptions each year. While most parties have their moments, this group partied and celebrated all evening long. We set up our fotobooth at the room’s entrance. On the restroom doors were hung some charming childhood photos. The entire room glowed with soft light from the sconces and chandeliers. DJ Ceron made sure that the party went non stop. That dance floor was slammed and the guests were loving it all! We really enjoyed snapping tons of dancing shots at this wedding. If you want a DJ to take care of your reception please look no further, the guy is awesome at what he does. Congratulations Kylie and Brad, we wish you the best.

The dance floor stayed seriously packed all night long.

Of course every fun party has a fotobooth…