Lake Runnymede Engagement Session - Kate & Tom

Kate and Tom drove all the way out to Orlando from the Tampa area to meet with us for their engagement session! Kate told us about some of the details she was hoping for in her engagement pictures (large oak trees with spanish moss and an open field at sunset), and trusted us and our vision so much that her and Tom made the drive to bring that vision to life! We are always honored when couples see our work and trust us to capture their romance just as they had hoped.

Knowing that Kate loves large oak trees and spanish moss, we picked Lake Runnymede. There are plenty of large oak trees and spanish moss, but then you also have open fields. This was beyond perfect because Kate and Tom brought a picnic basket and blanket to take some photos with. Props are such a great way to incorporate a wedding’s theme into the engagement session. Kate and Tom are having a picnic themed wedding, and these pictures couldn’t be more perfect for that! When Kate was telling us her vision for the wedding, we were falling in love too.

Throughout their session, Kate and Tom were all giggles. It’s beautiful when a couple is so in love they fawn over each other. It really brings us joy to capture that love, and not only could we see their love, but we could hear it in their soft giggles! Tom was great at keeping Kate all smiley, and when we needed, he knew just what to say to get out a good laugh from Kate. It was really cute then watching Tom break into laughter when Kate found him funny. This session was filled with greatness. We had a great couple who have a great relationship, we were at a great location, there was great weather, and Tom and Kate looked great!

Kate’s choice of dress was beautiful. We love long flowy dresses, and it felt very upscale while also fitting into a picnic theme too! Tom’s wardrobe looked like he was ready to take Kate out on a nice date and share a nice bottle of Pinot Noir, or sit down on a picnic blanket and pull out a specially chosen Pinot Grigio to enjoy the sunset with. Kate and Tom, we are so excited for your wedding. You two are a beautiful couple, and we can’t wait for you both to experience one of the happiest days of your life soon!

The Delamater House Wedding - Savannah & Eric

Anticipation was building. It was moments before Savannah was set to walk down the aisle. Eric looked longingly toward the barn doors that soon would open to reveal his beautiful bride. Savannah and Eric had planned for this day for a long time, and the moment was finally here. As their wedding guests rose to greet Savannah as she walked down the aisle, Eric's face broke into an eager smile. The time had finally come.

Savannah and Eric's gorgeous wedding at The Delamater House was one for the books! Savannah looked absolutely stunning in her Made With Love gown from Olivia Bowen Bridal. The lace detailing was gorgeous, and the dress fit her like a glove. Her bridesmaids were lovely in their blush gowns. It makes our job easy when everyone is as beautiful as this wedding party was!

The Delamater House is a beautiful upscale barn venue in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. This was our first time out to this venue, but we hope to be back soon. The staff was amazing, and the location was absolutely stunning. That tree lined road was something from a fairytale, and the sun shining in from behind it was pure magic. If every Saturday were as gorgeous as this day was, I would die a very happy wedding photographer.

Savannah and Eric, thank you for trusting us to capture this day for you. Your wedding was filled with so much happiness and love, and it was a joy to be a part of it. We wish you all of the love and happiness in the world. Congratulations again on your marriage!!! We could not be happier for you.

Vendor Team

Venue: The Delamater House

Florist: Flowers At The House

Planner: Belles & Bowties

Hair & Makeup: Faces By Shannon

Dress Designer: Made With Love

Dress Boutique: Olivia Bowen Bridal

Rentals: Borrowed Dreams Rentals

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Bok Tower Gardens Engagement Session - Brianna & Matthew

Guys, look at these photos from Brianna and Matthew’s engagement session! Aren’t they GORGEOUS!?! We were already so excited to photograph their wedding this November, but after their engagement session we CANNOT wait… Is it November yet?

We first met Brianna and Matthew at the Florida Wedding Expo we did in January. They were drawn to our work when Brianna noticed that one of the images we were showcasing was at her and Matthew’s venue, The Royal Crestroom. When we sat down for a consultation with them, we bonded over Brianna also be a Seminole alum like Amanda and myself, and Matthew being a teacher and fan of baking (which Amanda and I both were, and Amanda loves to bake).

Brianna and Matthew chose Bok Tower for their engagement session because of its natural beauty and huge variety of backdrops. We have shot at Bok Tower a few times, and one thing we have always loved about it, besides its incredible beauty, is the variety it offers! There are so many beautiful spots, and they all look different during different times of the year. It really is a great setting to capture true love, and Brianna and Matthew definitely made the right choice in selecting Bok Tower Gardens.

Just before wrapping up Brianna and Matthew’s engagement session, we decided to make a stop by the orange groves that line the drive up to the Bok Tower Gardens. We’d never shot at the groves before, but with Brianna’s dusty rose colored dress, and Matthew’s blue suit, we knew it would look stunning! We made it to the orange groves just before sunset, and the field across from the trees was a golden blaze with how the sun was hitting it. Brianna and Matthew were so excited to jump into that field to capture some amazing photos with the iconic tower in the background.

Brianna and Matthew, we had such a blast with you two at your engagement session! We cannot wait to celebrate your love and marriage this November!

Wilderness Lodge Engagement Session - Chelsea & Mich

We met Chelsea and Mich (pronounced like the first syllable of Michigan) for the first time during their engagement session on Monday! We arranged to meet in front of one of their favorite Disney Resorts, The Wilderness Lodge. Choosing one of the resorts was a great idea because it’s spring break this week, and the parks are PACKED. That means not only is it crowded, but all of the perfect picture spots are going to be busy so there will be a wait to use them, AND after waiting, there are still going to be a ton of park guests in the photos. Plus, it’s way more unique to do a session at one of Disney’s super themed-out resorts than one of the parks! We loved the idea, and Wilderness Lodge is our favorite Disney Resort too!

Chelsea and Mich were such a cute couple. Being in front of a camera can be awkward sometimes, but Chelsea and Mich were totally comfortable and natural. We’re pretty sure that when they were looking into each other’s eyes, they forgot we were even there. They were giggling non-stop (which we LOVE), and you can really see that they were having the time of their lives during their session. Engagement sessions are incredibly important to Amanda and me because not only do they help you get to know your photographer and get you comfortable with them and the camera, but because they are a celebration of your love and the journey you’ve embarked on together forever. Seeing Chelsea and Mich loving every moment of their session really filled our hearts with joy.

Chelsea and Mich both work for Disney as part of the Culinary team and actually met while working at The Wave located Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Knowing this, we had to make a trip over there to capture where their relationship all began. As the sun was setting, we got some incredible pictures of Chelsea and Mich with the monorail and Cinderella’s Castle in the background.

Congratulations Chelsea and Mich on your engagement! We wish you both all the happiness in the world! Thank you for allowing us to capture this moment in your wedding planning journey.

Museum of Arts and Science Daytona Wedding - Tori & Ben

We’ve mentioned Ben and Tori before here, and how much fun they are to work with. Through their engagement session with us, Ben and Tori got to know how Amanda and I work together, and they gave us full freedom to capture their day. This allowed Ben and Tori to relax and enjoy their big day knowing that we would be capturing every moment for them to remember for years down the line.

Ben and Tori did a first look. While Ben waited outside with a letter for his bride to be, Tori came around the corner with the biggest smile on her face and a beautiful crown of greenery encircling her head. Once Ben felt her hand on his shoulder, he turned and laid his eyes on his bride for the first time that day. It was a beautiful moment they shared. They each had written a note to the other and traded messages. Each was brought to tears, and the love they had was beautiful to see. Needless to say, moments like these are why we love first looks and encourage them.

The ceremony and reception was held at the Cici and Hyatt Brown Museum of Art. This is one of the exhibition halls at the Museum of Arts and Science (MOAS) at Daytona Beach. It is a beautiful venue filled with amazing artwork showcasing much of Florida and its old history. During the ceremony, Ben and Tori were on the landing of the grand staircase, and before them were their closest friends and family surrounded by this beautiful artwork. All the greenery in Tori’s bouquet and those of the bridesmaids was perfectly accented by the greenery showcased in the old Florida artwork

Between the ceremony and reception, we had the opportunity to take some more pictures; only this time inside the museum with the new Mr. and Mrs. We scouted some of Ben and Tori’s favorite pieces and took some pictures highlighting both the wonderful location they chose to be married in and the unique backdrop it made for their wedding pictures. Ben is a lot like me. He is a lot of fun and has a goofy side to him. Something about the setting and one of the pictures really made him think of the artpiece American Gothic, so he wanted to take a picture with him and Tori posing as the American Gothic couple. Tori is always up for anything, so she jumped right on the idea and we all had a lot of laughs as they were creating their own “Florida Gothic”.

The reception was held in the front room of the museum. Ben and Tori were seated with their wedding party at the head table, and behind them was a long painting spanning the entire length of the wall with images of classic, old Florida. Their family and friends were then seated throughout the room and flanked by more artwork. Their reception was an intimate setting with Ben and Tori making their way around to each table thanking them for joining them on their wedding day. Many of the guests were taking pictures on a Instax camera and posting them to a pin board that had been provided to them with messages of congratulation and thanks.

At the end of the day Ben and Tori made their grand exit flanked by loved ones all throwing lavender and celebrating the joyous and shining couple. Ben and Tori, thank you for letting us capture your big day. Amanda and I were honored to be there and can’t help but smile as we think back to your perfect day.