A rehearsal dinner sets the tone for your wedding weekend, especially for destination weddings! Addison and Brett’s welcome party at Island Way Grill in Clearwater brought all the warm vibes, laughter, and love, setting the perfect scene for their big day. From the giant "Mr. and Mrs. Calhoun" light-up sign to the stunning waterfront views, the evening was unforgettable. Here are our top five tips to make your rehearsal dinner just as memorable.
Read MoreIn the heart of Tampa's vibrant corporate event scene, the JW Marriott Tampa played host to an extraordinary annual event, the Tampa Chamber Women of Influence Luncheon. This event always sells out months in advance as hundreds of women come to connect and celebrate the strength, resilience, and accomplishments of the most amazing women in Tampa Bay.
Read MoreThe Greater Tampa Realtors showcased their talent for hosting a memorable occasion during the installation of their 2024 leadership team at Venue at the Block in Dade City. Embracing a country chic aesthetic, the event was a blend of style and camaraderie. A unique highlight was the "paint by numbers" canvas featuring their logo, allowing guests to actively contribute to the event's artistic ambiance. The outdoor patio boasted a cigar bar, lawn games, and a nostalgic touch with a 1968 vintage Volkswagen bus photo booth.
Read MoreTeam TAMPA led by Chef Taro brought home the W in the 7th annual Tampa Bay Food Fight. This is our 6th time being there in the ring to photograph this event and always an annual favorite!!! You’ve got all the best chef’s and restaurants in the Tampa Bay area bringing the best skills, amazing, food and it’s all to raise money for Metropolitan Ministries Culinary Arts Program. It’s all for the purpose of providing job training opportunities for adults who are at risk or transitioning out of homelessness towards self-sufficiency.
Read MoreThis is the 2nd year we’ve had the honor of photographing Burg Simpson’s annual party and they know how to do it up right! This year they had a Luau themed party with hula dancers green guests with a lei as they arrived.
Read MoreThe holiday season is a time of magic, warmth, and fabulous parties! This week, we had the incredible privilege of working with an amazing team to capture the Beacon Rooftop Holiday Open House. Beacon is the newest and hottest spot in downtown for curated cocktails Tampa with it’s 270 degree views of downtown as it sits on the 27th floor of the JW Marriott Tampa.
Read MoreThis was our 3rd year photographing the Metromin Pasco Leaders Luncheon held at the Advent Health Center Ice and it is always an event that truly exemplifies the power of community and leadership. This event, which brought together prominent figures, community leaders, and local businesses, who support and volunteer to help those in need in Pasco County.
Read MoreWe had the honor of photographing Lifelink Foundation’s 40th anniversary gala! This was an extra special one for them as they haven’t been able to get to celebrate since before covid! They are a really amazing organization right here in the Tampa Bay area that specializes in organ donation and tissue collection.
Read MorePicture this: an epic celebration at Carlouel Yacht Club, marking John's milestone 60th birthday. With his request for a fun-filled, phone-free cocktail hour, the atmosphere was a relaxed and laid back vibe. As the photographer, I had the incredible opportunity to capture the unforgettable moments that unfolded on this special occasion.
Read MoreThe Metropolitan Ministries annual Bridge Builders Luncheon at Hilton Tampa Downtown is always a highly anticipated event in the Tampa Bay area, drawing attendance from prominent figures in the community. Among the notable attendees were Mayor Jane Castor, who has been a strong supporter of Metropolitan Ministries and its mission to provide assistance to those in need. Additionally, former Mayor Bob Buckhorn, Titus O'Neil, and so many people that care about this amazing organization from the Tampa Bay area.
Read MoreI look forward to photographing this event each and every year! 2023 Women of Influence Luncheon did not disappoint! Dr. Shirley Davis, President and CEO of SDS Global Enterprises lives right here in Tampa Bay and gave an awesome keynote on diversity and inclusion. It’s always so energizing to be a room with hundreds amazing and strong women right here in Tampa Bay.
Read MoreBaylor University brought the green and gold to Tampa and hosted their Give Light event at the brand new Tampa EDITION. Baylor’s 4 piece jazz ensemble from their school of music played during dinner and throughout the evening. It was an evening to celebrate the academics and accomplishments of Baylor with a panel of speakers, and to say thank you to their alumni who support them from around the globe.
Read MoreIt’s always an exciting day when there’s a ribbon cutting here in Tampa Bay! I got to spend the morning at Rapid 7’s brand new Tampa office and let me tell you, it is awesome! You might remember the old movie theater that was in Channelside, well now it is the home of the Tampa Office of Rapid 7, which is a cyber security company based in Boston. The architecture and decor is so cool, very modern and industrial with hints of Tampa and their company’s personality throughout. They legit have a speak easy behind a hidden door from their break room.
Read MoreJay’s parents threw him a super fun vegas style Bar Mitzvah complete with card tables, disco balls, and all their favorite people there to celebrate! I love this theme because it’s totally fun for all ages and everyone including us had a blast.Jay’s parents threw him a super fun vegas style Bar Mitzvah complete with card tables, disco balls, and all their favorite people there to celebrate! I love this theme because it’s totally fun for all ages and everyone including us had a blast.
Read MoreI always love a chance to get to mingle with my wedding friendors and learn some new things I can take home to implement in my business! This month’s ABC meeting I got to do both and also photograph it.
Since it’s February there was a little swag table of love as well as a station to write thank yous to our fellow friendors.
Tampa Bay Food Fight 2023 hosted by Seminole Hard Rock Tampa did not disappoint!!!! Team ST. PETE dominated in the most fun and awesome culinary competition here in Tampa. This is our 5th year photographing this event and every year it’s so cool to see how many people and businesses come out to support and donating to Metropolitan Ministries Culinary Program.
Read MoreIf you’ve been following us for a while you know that we LOVE Metropolitan Ministries and all they do to bring hope to Tampa Bay. They have really expanded their reach to Pasco and this was the 2nd year I got to photograph their Pasco County leaders luncheon. It’s so cool to hear all that they are doing and building in that area now too. This was the 2nd year that Advent Health Center Ice hosted this event.
Read MoreWe are so happy that corporate events were back in full swing in the fall! We’ve been a member and photographer for many many events with the Tampa Chamber over the last 15 years. Their Emerging Leaders annual meeting is always a really fun one with amazing energy and a great group of the young professionals in Tampa Bay.
Read MoreOne of our favorite wedding professional networking groups is Association of Bridal Consultants and the June meeting at Opal Sands Resort did not disappoint! Even though weddings/events are back with a vengeance (a good one!:-) I feel like we as local professionals don’t see each other often enough, so when we do, we do it up right!
Read MoreWe had the honor of photographing the 2022 Florida Inventors Hall of Fame at Marriott Water Street. One of our favorite things about corporate events is getting to learn about all different organizations and let me tell you this one is amazing!
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