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5 Inspiring Reasons to Take Engagement Photos in Your Home
Although in-home couples photo shoots are growing in popularity, they are still an incredibly unique way to have the most authentic and candid engagement or milestone pictures.
Let’s break down some inspiring and worthy reasons to leave your boots on the rack and stay cozy indoors while getting some drool-worthy photos of you and your boo.
St Augustine Nights of Lights Engagement | Your Ancient City Experience Guide
Nights of Lights in historic downtown St Augustine is a magical time starting on November 19 and ending on January 31. The city is adorned with over 3 million lights and is unbelievably romantic for nighttime couples’ photos. If you get engaged in the fall, on Thanksgiving or on Christmas, you should absolutely do an engagement photoshoot in Ancient City. The vibes can be classic, vintage, old money or chic depending on your style.
St Augustine Downtown Engagement at Ice Plant | Vintage Classic Vibes
Downtown Historic St Augustine is full of magical photo shoot locations. The city does not disappoint when it comes to selecting an aesthetically pleasing location for your engagement shoot. We have cobblestone streets, the Bayfront, the Lions Bridge, Flagler College, Lightner Museum, numerous tiny shops and delicious restaurants & bars. For Alyssa and Chris’s session, we started with a cheers at the Vintage, Industrial bar + farm-to-table restaurant on the outskirts of town, The Ice Plant. It went perfectly with their preferred vintage, classic, old money vibes.
Mission Inn Resort & Club Indian Traditional Wedding in Central Florida
The traditional Indian wedding mood board presented by Priya + Mohit’s wedding planner, consisted of a mixture of candids and portraits from Indian ceremonies, dreamy receptions in candle light, henna applications, colorful umbrellas, and intricate decorations. The decor and set-up drew its inspiration from Tuscan influence, no doubt a reflection of the wedding venue. Mission Inn Resort & Club in Central Florida has an abundance of European inspired architecture and plazas, golf fields, fountains, and gorgeous mossy oak and cypress waterfront backdrops.
Sexy, Moody & Edgy Motorcycle Couples Shoot in St. Augustine, Florida
Contrary to popular opinion, photo sessions do not have to all be done in golden hour lighting. In fact, blue hour, the hour right before/after sunset can be so amazing for moody vibes. This is my favorite semi-secret field in St Augustine, Florida, and apparently at blue hour it becomes the perfect spot for a steamy moody motorcycle couples shoot!
Is a Non-Traditional Lifestyle Couples Shoot Right For You?
As a non-traditional creative and documentary style photographer, I often get inspiration from the couples questionnaire that I send out as part of my booking process. I believe photography is a collaboration between the artist and his/her muse(s). I especially love indoor couples photography, because in a tight space, I am forced to get creative and it feels natural to be up in each other’s bubble which is key to my sensual style.
Jewish Traditional Wedding at Azaleana Manor in Jacksonville Florida
I still cannot believe that this couple from New York chose me as their documentary wedding photographer for their Jewish traditional ceremony held in Orange Park Florida. They had a story to tell! Carolyn and Trevor are both brilliant people with a rich history. They got married at Azaleana Manor in Jacksonville, which happens to be steps away from Carolyn’s family home in Florida. In fact their house is so close to the wedding venue, that their family and friends carried the Chuppah (handmade canopy used in Jewish traditional wedding ceremonies) over to the manor in the morning.
Industrial Wedding at The Glass Factory | Jacksonville, Florida | LGBTQ+
The Glass Factory in Jacksonville, Florida is an iconic wedding venue. I was thrilled to be capturing the wedding of Kait and Jen surrounded by all the urban industrial vibes. They booked me as their wedding photographer over a year ago, so it felt like ages! We shot Kait and Jen’s engagement in Hawaii last November. We had a blast exploring beautiful spots around Oahu and even found a locals beach! I knew even then that their wedding was going to be fun and impactful.
‘Til Death Dark Romance Halloween Wedding | St Augustine FL
When it comes to doing things your way and out of the box for your wedding day, we got you covered! I have a team of professionals that work alongside me to help you with set up, organization and realization for your dream intimate elopement in Saint Augustine, Florida. We literally include everything you need, and if something isn’t included - we will still help make it happen. Across Jacksonville + Saint Augustine + surrounding areas, we offer all inclusive elopement packages that are budget friendly.
Get Married at Your Favorite Festival - You Won’t Regret It | Hulaween Vow Renewal Wedding, Suwanee, Florida
As a local wedding photographer, it’s always incredibly humbling when I become friends with my clients or vice versa when my friends become loyal clients. Bridget and Mike are just amazing people, the kind you want to hang out with and do life with. I have done a few shoots for Bridget with her business and for fun and it was a real honor when she asked me to come capture an entire weekend at Suwannee for the Hulaween festival where she and Mike decided to renew their wedding vows.
Why You Should Trust Your Photographer, LGBTQ+ Wedding at Eclipse Nightclub, Jacksonville, FL
Ashley and Sam held their ceremony and reception at Jacksonville’s local nightclub - Eclipse. This was special to them because it is a place they both like to hang out and they know the owners well. It was also special for me, because I used to hang out and party there with friends many moons ago. It’s also a fun place to go on a date, sing karaoke and dance. Which is exactly what all the guests were doing at Ashley and Sam’s reception.
Halloween Pumpkin Heads and Smoke Bombs Couples Session | Field in Saint Augustine, Florida
Amber and Lauren made my trend of pumpkin head lovers and smoke bombs come at a secluded field and marsh in St. Augustine, Florida. A + L are one of my couples that I have now done several shoots with. I am obsessed with capturing all your milestones together. I am literally down for whatever when it comes to your vision.