It's definetly summer around here! Our weekly excursions to the Island to "work" actually feel more like mini vacations for us! Especially when we get to meet families as nice as this one! Peruse a peek of our favorites of the Sims- Vote- Pesce family who recently vacationed on Captiva.
Always a joy to capture memories for families that visit the sandy beaches of SWFL year after year!
Just a year ago I was blogging Athena and Scott's wedding photos (click here to see!!!) and now they are expecting a little one in July! So excited for to these two! Of course I had to take her maternity portraits while she was visiting Fort Myers. We started on McGregor Blvd. near the famous GOD IS LOVE sign and followed the light as many of my sessions do and ended at FSW. My beautiful friend of so many years rocked the shoot with her bohemian style and amazing baby bump. Glowing at 33 weeks, Athena will endure the anticipation a few weeks longer... Best of all her and Scott do not know the gender yet of there little one!!
Behind the camera with Athena!!! So excited for you!!
xoxo
MOLLY
Yet another maternity session!!!
It seems everyone is expecting... including my gorgeous friend, Asha. Due in February, I met up with her and Sean (daddy-to-be) for sunrise portraits on the island. I must say the couple was brave smiling and giggling their way through the 48 degree weather (cold for Florida!!!). You can tell these two are soooo in love and are counting the days until they meet their little one. Also a photographer, Asha was glowing in front of the camera and was stunning among the sunrise, sea grapes and sandy beach of Sanibel. Here's a sneak peek at their baby bump session:
Elated to share Kim and Mark's recent maternity session at Koreshan State Park on the blog this week. The couple has waited a LONG time to be EXPECTING and I was so excited to capture this special time in their lives. Baby Bocelli will arrive in December. I will say it's a BOY but the name is still a secret... We had a blast together and Mark is always good for laughs. Kim wanted a few shots including the adorable shoes and belly + ring photo below.
Fell in love with this spot and the beautiful light that we captured. Also loved Kim's choice of clothing for the entire session. She looked radiant and all belly!
Sanibel Lighthouse Beach, Florida
Congratulations to these two! After a LONG wait they are expecting AND we could not be any more excited for them!! I've known Janska (Jessica) for a few years and was honored when she asked me to take her photos at 28 weeks. A few rain drops, a couple toddler tantrums (Lil was my assistant for the evening), and hundred bug bites later... their maternity session hits the blog! Enjoy a peek at our favorites.
I traveled north this past weekend to meet up with my old college friend, Jenny, and her husband, Joe, for some destination maternity photos on Boca Grande, FL. I had my sights on Banyan Street and knew I wanted to use my wide angle lens to capture the beauty of the trees. We hit the beach just after sunrise, stumbled upon a fun peace wreath on a colorful door, and explored a local church for stunning images of these two. Can't wait for the arrival of Baby Benitz in a few weeks!
Special thank you to Lisa Cotto for styling Jenny for our session. Clothing from Green Street Boutique in Bonita Springs, FL.
Congrats Jenny!
Congratulations to Sujin and Brian on their upcoming arrival of Baby Pak!!!! Matt, Lil, and I enjoyed their shower and had the opportunity to capture a few baby bump photos while we were in attendance. Sujin is just glowing!
Congratulations to Sarah and Rafael on their recent wedding on April 19, 2014! Matt and I were pulled back into photographing weddings for this secret occasion. The couple kept their big day a surprise for their families and opted for an intimate ceremony and dinner with their closest loved ones. We are so happy for Mr. and Mrs. Oquendo and hoping you are enjoying your newlywed bliss!
If you have been following my blog over the last few months, you have seen my excitement over the union of these two. On April 12th, we drank drink champagne... danced on the beach... and celebrated the marriage of Athena and Scott Simmer at Lovers Key in Bonita Springs, FL.
I spent time with the bride and groom as they got ready at Lover's Key Resort, then attended their ceremony as a guest, and later captured the couple's bridal portraits with Matt before the reception. What a beautiful day! Athena was glowing, Scott was dashing, and their family and friends were rich in sentiments expressing happiness for the newlyweds. A friend of Athena for nearly 20 years of my life, I like many of her friends was ecstatic that she finally met her soul mate. Someone she connected to in every way and on every level, someone who brings her happiness and truly compliments her. Her sister, Alexa, summed it up in her toast to Athena saying "You carry the heart of everyone who knows you... You now have a man to carry yours". We all adore Scott and can't wait to see what the future holds for these two. For now I leave you with the sweet intimacy and giddiness of love on Athena and Scott's wedding day and a few surprises at the end...
And highlights from the night before...
A solo photo with the bride...
The Chabin's are expecting! Amanda is looking gorgeous & radiant as she awaits the arrival of her son later this April. We met up at Barefoot Beach in Bonita Springs for the couple's maternity photos. I took them on a little adventure (#callsecurity) as we made our way (#wrongway) to the sunset that evening. Here's a look at Amanda's baby bump (#sneakpeek)...
Congratulations to Bethany and David on their upcoming wedding in November! We were introduced through a common friend (Sarah Martin) and were thrilled to photograph them in Downtown Fort Myers during the 4th of July weekend. Matt and I spend a lot of time in the Fort Myers River District as a family with our daughter Lillian. We appreciate and revel in the architecture, art, culture, and commerce as a unique urban backdrop for sessions. Bethany knew she wanted to start at the yacht basin and work our way to the gorgeous banyan tree near the court house and we stopped at various DTFM favorites along the way including the Whitehurst Federal Building (Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center).
Here are the highlights from our session… Enjoy!
Married at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers, Ryan and Clay had a gorgeous ceremony in front of the historic banyan tree with a small group of their friends and family on June 15, 2013. It was a honor to be a part of their special day and we enjoyed capturing their portraits among the historic homes, romantic gardens, and spectacular river view.
So in love...
Ryan was stunning!
I see a baby bump...
Our fav image from the wedding...
Love, love, love this session with the Laredo's, expecting baby Leo later this summer. Liz was a joy to photograph!
Here are just a few of my favorites. Too many to choose AND it was hard picking any to present as B&W because Matlacha is so full of color. What a fun place to shoot!!
