Hyde House Engagement Session | Ellen & Tripp

Ellen and Tripp's engagement session at Hyde House Public Studio was a perfect blend of elegance and love. Florida's heat led us to do an indoor location, where Hyde House's lavish decor and furnishings provided a stunning backdrop. I am obsessed with those giant wooden octagon doors that close and turn into a wall.Ellen and Tripp's engagement session at Hyde House Public Studio was a perfect blend of elegance and love. Florida's heat led us to do an indoor location, where Hyde House's lavish decor and furnishings provided a stunning backdrop. I am obsessed with those giant wooden octagon doors that close and turn into a wall.

Julian B Lane Engagement Session | Alicia & David

You might see this session and think, hmmm there’s more then a couple in there:-) We actually do a lot of engagement sessions that are also family sessions which I absolutely adore! Alicia and David's engagement session at Julian B Lane Park in downtown Tampa was a celebration of their love and the beautiful journey they've embarked on as a family.

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Downtown Tampa Engagement Session | Maria & Wilmy

Planning an engagement session that perfectly captures a couple's love and personality literally one of my favorite things!! When Maria, Wilmy, and I were talking through their vision for a classic and neutral toned vibe, I knew we were about to create something truly special. The combination of Le Meridien's magnificent steps and the picturesque views of Curtis Hixon Park was simply perfect for their session.

Julian B Lane Downtown Tampa Engagement Session | Leah + Corey

Julian B Lane Park was the stunning backdrop for Leah and Corey's engagement session. The park's lush tree canopy and waterfront made for the perfect setting to capture the love and joy between this amazing couple. As their photographer, I was thrilled to have the honor of working with their family once again, having photographed Leah's sister, Jenna’s wedding.

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Carrie Wildes Photography Studio | Katie + Hunter Engagement Session

Katie and Hunter are getting married this Saturday!!! I got to hang with them for their engagement session at our brand new waterfront studio on Lake Stemper. They wanted a chill, old Florida feel and I was excited they were our first of many sunset session here.

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Curtis Hixon Park Tampa Engagement Session | Carolease + James

Carolease and James wanted a super casual engagement session and to include their handsome little guy in some as well! We chose Curtis Hixon because it’s so Tampa, and the colors in the mosiac totally went with their ode to OSU with the red/black/white colors.

Tampa Engagement Session | Sara + Javaris

When Sara was showing me her inspo photos for their engagement session it had a light and airy open space with white balloons and I was like, hmm that looks like my living room:-) So, they brought a bunch of balloons and the white along with the light blue curtains in the background turned out perfectly! These 2 are just the absolutely sweetest. We did something really fun for their save the date that I’ll be sharing later so keep your eyes out for that! March 2023 they’re getting married and we get to be there!

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Cypress Point Park Tampa Engagement Session | Megan + Bill

Megan and Bill live in Arizona and are doing their destination wedding on the beach in Clearwater this coming December. Whenever our couples are destination, if we can plan to do their engagement session when they happen to be here visiting at some point before the wedding we always try to! They were here for just a couple of days and we had a sunset session at Cypress Point planned.

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Philippe Park Engagement Session | Joe + Dale

Joe and Dale live in Safety Harbor and are getting married this weekend at Harborside Chapel and Safety Harbor Resort & Spa! It was perfectly fitting that we did their engagement session at the gorgeous Philippe Park along with their sweet pup BJ in his custom bandana of course. I love that green flowy dress Dale chose along with Joe’s casual look was perfect for their waterfront location. And her shoes! They are super cute, she told me they were from Amazon so I ordered myself a pair in navy. They are just the cutest couple and we are so looking forward to their wedding this weekend!

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Curtis Hixon Park Downtown Tampa Engagement | Alex + Dalan

Such a lovely session with Alex and Dalan in downtown Tampa! They live in California and were here getting some wedding planning things checked off their list, one of them was hanging out with us! Notice how amazing Alex’s flowy, flowery dress paired with Dalan’s dark navy pants and white shirt looks with all these iconic spots. Here’s just a few of my favorites from their favs! We are so looking forward to their wedding this October!!

Sand Key Engagement Session | Liz + Jory

Liz and Jory will be tying the knot in a beautiful garden next March. They live out by the beach, so Sand Key was the perfect spot for their engagement session. Their handsome little guy, Quinn, even joined us for some as well and he even helped me hold the off camera flash for sunset. I absolutely love these sweet moments with the 2, and the 3 of them. Couples who have kids ask me all the time if they should include their kids in their engagement session and I actually love when they do! I think it’s such a great way to help them be a part of the journey and celebration and you get some gorgeous photos as a family as well!

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Curtis Hixon Park Engagement Session | Ashton + Chris

Ashton and Chris are getting married in just a few short weeks at Sacred Heart and the Centre Club!!! Ashton is from Tampa, and Chris and all his family will be coming down from Ohio for the wedding. The perfect spot that totally vibes with the wedding and is so “Tampa” is the lovely water front views at Curtis Hixon Park. You all know it’s one of our favs!! Ashton’s pop of pink shoes with that gorgeous ivory dress with Chris’ neutral outfit looked amazing with all the greenery and waterfront views. 5.14.22 they will become Mr. and Mrs. Koenig and we can’t wait!!

Tampa Engagement Session | Madison + Chris

All you really need for a great engagement session is a super fun couple and a spot with gorgeous light and that’s what we had for Madison and Chris’ session. I love new places, and sometimes not even preparing, but just showing up and seeing what I see. Madison had this great little spot she sent me the coordinates to and it had awesome trees and tall whispy grasses that was just so pretty!! They are getting married at Legacy Lane Farm next October and their save the dates will totally set the tone as this is a different location but totally goes with the gorgeous outdoor vibe of Legacy Lane.

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Downtown Tampa Engagement Session | Caroline + Shane

There really is no better place for an elegant, classic, black and white engagement session than downtown Tampa! I loved getting to know Caroline and Shane and their 2 adorable fur babies Leo and Brody, who also were in matching black ties. Golden hour was the best time for their session because the steps at Le Meridien are totally in the shade and you get that pretty golden light against the buildings downtown. We took advantage of all the pretty spots and how much these 2 adore one another!

Downtown St. Petersburg Engagement Session | Joanna + Ross

Ross proposed to Joanna while they were out on their boat in the bay, close to the St. Pete Pier. So while we were planning their session, the perfect spot was downtown St. Pete, and I love how the pier is just in the distance in the background. The light purple and blue they wore for the park, and the outfit change for the waterfront and a little bit of night time with the lights in the park looked amazing! It was so fun working with you guys!!! Here’s just a few of my favs!

Downtown Tampa Engagement Session | McKenzie + Cullen

I LOVE bringing our couples’ vision of their engagement session to life!!! When I was brainstorming ideas with McKenzie and Cullen they were telling me how they are getting married at the Powel Crosley Estate and McKenzie had built a vision board of some really cool and elegant engagement photos with a black and white vibe.

St. Pete Pier Engagement Session | Michelle + Rasheed

Miriam took a little stroll around the St. Pete Pier and the park downtown with Michelle and Rasheed for their engagement session. They are super fun and laid back and they have this magnetic positive energy and love for one another that is contagious. I love that tree that is in bloom in pink in front of the Art Museum, how perfect are their outfit choices?

Roller Derby Engagement Session Tampa River Walk | Kristie + Geoff

If you’ve seen some of our past engagement sessions you know we are always down for something unqiue we different. We’ve done everything from Ikea, to a comic book store, to NYC and when Kristy and Geoff mentioned they would like to do some of their engagement photos on their roller skates we’re like YES PLEASE!!!

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Sparkman Wharf Tampa Engagement Session | Nichole & Everett

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Crescent Lake St. Petersburg Engagement Session | Ashley & Darren

Ashley and Darren have the sweetest pups, Hazel, Remi, and Jax, and of course wanted to include them in their engagement session. When planning locations with dogs it’s important to choose a spot that is dog friendly but also a place where your dog will be happy and comfortable! Crescent lake park is one of the places they go all the time so it was the perfect location.