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...
I met up with Lupe and her son, Ethan, in early May at Koreshan State Park to capture her baby bump just a few weeks prior to her due date (June 3, 2013) for her second son, Lucas. We hit if off right away and found out we have a lot in common. Love when I meet new clients that feel like old friends.
Lupe arranged the session to capture these moments as a gift to her husband for Father’s Day. We were on the brink of summer heat at the time and she did an amazing job looking beautiful while still juggling having her son along for the photos. We’ve all been there with toddler in tow, sometimes they are cooperative and other times they like to run the show. Ethan did great and I thoroughly enjoyed capturing him with my camera. I hopefully will get to meet Lucas one day soon!
Here’s a synopsis of our shoot… Enjoy!
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!!
Families, children, maternity, and couples. At this time we are doing a limited number of newborn lifestyle sessions and weddings.
When should I book my session with you?
We are typically booked 2 to 3 months in advance and primarily only offer weekend sessions. October through December spots fill up quickly.
What are your fees?
Our portrait session is $150-$200 and includes our travel, shooting time (1 to 2 hours) at the location of your choice, and custom editing of images. Desk/Wall Art & products are available to order through our SmugMug site as well as card ordering through our Tiny Prints store front. Upon our initial consultation, you will be sent an investment guide that goes over our pricing in detail.
What makes you unique?
We are a husband and wife team so you often get two photographers for your session, especially for family and engagement shoots. We are lifestyle portrait photographers specialiazing in natural light photography that brings out the fresh, fun, and colorful side of life. Our modern and candid style mixed with our signiture bold and colorful imagery, have set us apart from other photographers.
Do you offer digital files?
Yes, we offer the option to purchase a USB of your images from the session. They are not included in the session fee.
Do you offer mini sessions?
We have in the past and likely will be doing it again in the future. We know these sessions allow us to work with several clients at one time but also see the disadvantages of clients feeling rushed and the creative process not being fully reached is such a short time period.
Congratulations to Danielle and Paul on their recent wedding on March 23, 2013. Here are a few highlights from their big day!
Venue: Southern Waters and Gardens
Caterer: Chef Bill's Catering
DJ: Ron Rutz
Florist: Christy Marshall (she owned Little Shop of Flowers but had to close the business in January)
Hair and Makeup: J&A Makeup Artistry
Groom and groomsmen suits: Black Tie Tuxedo
Brides dress: Alfred Angelo
Thank you to Valerie & Jesse for inviting me to capture their little family! Their daughter, Aubree, just reached the six month milestone. She was facinated with my camera and was not shy about keeping eye contact with me the whole time.
Valerie wanted color in this session, and she got it! The flowers were in bloom and served as a gorgeous backdrop for the session. And oh my goodness, V + J's love for one another is evident in the photos below... These two are adorable!
Here's a sneak peek at the Schmidt Family session from this past weekend... I'm in love with so many of the images from our time together. It was hard to pick just a few!
And a few more that make me smile...
And last but not least, we ended our session in the library with a few quick snapshots of the girls exploring their favorites books!
Meet Sarah & Chris and a few simple ingredients for the perfect engagement shoot...
The outdoors (Koreshan State Park to be exact), Roxy- their adorable Boxer, Chris' beloved truck, and a gorgeous evening on St. Patty's Day set the scene for these two to be the photographed celebrating their upcoming Wisconsin wedding in the Fall. Sarah was so easy to work with a very laid back. She knew she wanted to have Roxy in a Save-the-Date photo and incorporate Chris' truck in a few shots. The casual couple was a referral from another friend (Caitie & Erik) and actually participated in the Engagement Giveaway (thank you!) last month. Matt and I had a great time working with them and shooting at Koreshan (photographer favorite in SWFL) for the first time! Here are just a few of our favorite shots from the evening.
These two are adorable!
Shaing some of our favorite images from the recent photo session in Downtown Fort Myers with Tessa, Colin, Penelope, & Miles. The weather was surprisingly cold for March, but everyone still had smiles! It was a pleasure working with the LeSage family, especially since we have so many friends in common, it was probably just a matter of time before we connected =)!
Including a color palette (below) featuring the colors they selected for their outfits. Tessa worked hard to coordinate 4 people and even adapted to the cold weather with running to Old Navy at the last minute to look for jackets that would match. Love the combination of green, lavender, coral, and denim!
I was really excited when Sarah contacted me to do her maternity photos. I felt honored because I was totally in LOVE with her engagement and wedding photos AND the style of photography that she admires. Our session was an add on to her spring break trip to SWFL for her baby shower in late February. At just 28 weeks, she had the cutest bump and was as radiant as can be. The lighting that we got as the sun rose was absolutely stunning. Here are a few of my favorites from the shoot...
DECEMBER 2012
It's a Dennis kind of December with bowties, boots, kisses, and giggles. This family is gorgeous! Peter and Amanda enlisted us again this year to capture their family portraits for Christmas. Here's a peek at a few of our favorites...
OCTOBER 2012
Kristin + Roger = Twins in January!
Congratulations on your upcoming arrivals. Enjoy a sneak peek from our colorful, fun, and wet maternity session... I love all of these!
Thank you, Ryan, for assisting with props and providing the perfect location for pictures!
Love the setting on these photos for the Frederic Family session. We met at Casa Ybel on Sanibel Island. Katie suggested the location- perfect scenery with lush foliage and a gorgeous beach. I had no doubt that Katie would have the family color coordinated. I've always admired her taste in fashion.
Katie and I have stayed in touch since high school and have even managed a few girls nights out (WITH WINE) away from our hubbys and babies. It was great to capture their family in action and keep up with Landon! Check out a few of my favorites below...
August 2012- Caitie and Erik's Engagement pics at Love Boat and Fort Myers Beach
July 2012
Baby Fletcher is just a few weeks away! LOVE Josh + Olivia and was super excited to capture their family unit before the new addition on the way. The Sinski's may be the most photogenic family I know!
