Shooting couples at Florida’s gulf beaches is always an enjoyable experience. Weeks before our photo session Rhianna and I were facebooking back and forth preparing for the engagement photos. I had suggested we shoot a picnic setting on the white sandy beaches of Honeymoon Island. I sent the email hoping that they wouldn’t think it too cheesy. When Rhianna responded that she thought it was a great idea I was excited! This general theme would allow them to loosen up and create a romantic environment while still not restricting them by directing them from photo to photo. They supplied the blanket, picnic basket, wine, strawberries, and grapes. It was just like a picnic they would have planned without me, but I was able to just slip in and document it. Then to make things even better, Honeymoon Island was a place that they both spent a lot of time at as a couple. I love when everything comes together so perfect!

Both Rhianna and Jared were so easy going it made for such a great shoot. It’s great when there’s an empty palette as far as artistic expectations with wedding photography. It seems that photographs come out better when there’s ability to flex with real world conditions.

I had a great time meeting Rhianna and Jared. I’m so excited about shooting their wedding next year!

So I’m here down in Tampa and loving Florida. Today, we traveled with my sister-in-law to the park with her friend to take a few snap shots of the family. Wow, what a fun little shoot… nothing big planned, spur-of-the-moment and they turned out beautiful. So much so that I’m posting more then I typically do, not that I’m partial at all to my nephews. ;)

One of my favorites is the 3rd shot of Noah recovering from a boo-boo in moms embrace. Second runner up goes to 3rd from the end with Bradley sitting alone trying to shove as much of his popsicle into his mouth as possible. Kids are crazy!, funny thing is seeing these photos brings me back to my childhood when I was doing just the same. Oh and 2nd to last… ha look at Noah eyeing that popsicle!!!