Tony & Jess Courthouse Wedding

I took the trip to Florida again this year, given Minnesota is still in it’s winter phase—and I’m so glad I did. I had the privilege of capturing both Tony and Jessica’s family photos and courthouse marriage all in the past week. There is a separate blog for their family session, because this Fort Myers courthouse wedding needs it’s own space. I should clarify… the photos were taken around downtown Fort Myers after their intimate ceremony.

I showed up (and managed to get a parking ticket —$17 if anyone wants to Venmo me🤪) and was greeted by the couple, their sweet son Isaiah, and a few family members. We started with a quick photo outside the courthouse of their family, and then Tony, Jess, Isaiah, and I went on our way. We had no issues in the location scouting department—there were gorgeous natural backdrops everywhere we looked.

After a while of shooting outside, we headed to the Cigar Bar where we were given permission to shoot. This was easily one of my favorite locations to shoot at during my entire Florida trip. There was an intimate section of the bar tucked away from customers, so we had privacy. The space was dark, moody, dreamy, rustic, and had heavenly light. I used flash for most of them, but got away with taking it off towards the end, as there were a couple of windows on one wall.

After we were done with the photoshoot, baby Isaiah put his arms out for me to hold him, and while mom and dad put the stroller away, he put his little head on my shoulder (and I even got a hug goodbye 🥹🥹🥹).

We’re already planning our next shoot when Tony and Jess come back home to Minnesota for a visit. Can’t wait!!!!!

I hope you all enjoy these photos as much I do. ❤️

PS. If a courthouse wedding is in your future and you want to savor those memories, I would LOVE to connect. :)

Savannah

Susan & Alfredo - Couples Photoshoot

My path crossed with Susan and Alfredo at Moondog Cafe, in Key West, Florida. I couldn’t be happier it did, as this couple has quite the story. Susan and Alfredo have known each other since they were kids, but ended up together later in life. After two successful careers, they decided to retire to a camper van… and spend half the year traveling across the country. Just so happened that I was in the right place at the right time to meet their sweet souls.

After at least an hour of talking, we decided to take on a couples session— something they hadn’t done in a long time. After our session, I had the privilege to see their home-van:) SO amazing. I was able to photograph them standing outside their van for the Dancer Love Foundation to use to show off their “Love first” shirts Alfredo was wearing. Talk about a successful couples session… I was able to learn so much about the travel life, help out a non-profit by photographing their merchandise, and most importantly, capture the love between one of the most beautiful couples inside and out that i’ve ever seen.