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Naples Florida Wedding | Sunset Beach Ceremony | the Naples Beach Hotel

nanette — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:44:39 +0000

Yesterday we photographed a gorgeous wedding at The Naples Beach Hotel for Andrea and Brett. We couldn’t have asked for a happier couple or a prettier day. Andrea and Brett were pros in front of our cameras as we made our way around the property snapping so many fun shots. The Naples Beach Hotel has many visually intriguing backdrops, from the beach to the lush greenery to the texture of the walls. The Jewish ceremony took place on the lawn adjacent to the beach just before sunset. A steel drummer set the tone for the cocktail hour.

Andrea kept her baby blue and chocolate brown scheme running through her reception decor, as seen on the candlelit tables. It’s always entertaining to watch the couple teetering above the crowd during the hora. Nearby, we set up the fotobooth (our own version of the old school photo booth) and spread out the props. We’re still a little amazed at how much attention our little fotobooth gets… it was slammed! Later in the evening came la hora loca, which is what it sounds like. Everyone dances around with maracas, whistles, blow-up guitars, and silly hats. We had lots of fun with Andrea, Brett, and their sweet families. Thanks for having us, we wish you all the best!

Venue: The Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club
Dress: Alfred Angelo
Flowers: Flower Spot
Videographer: Naples’ Original Video Productions
Steel Drummer: Steely Pan

Naples Florida Wedding | Sunset Beach Ceremony | the Naples Hilton

nanette — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 03:31:10 +0000

Karl and I were pleased last month to shoot Bob and Joie’s wedding at the Naples Hilton. What can we say about Bob and Joie… they are a lovely lovely couple. They must have been models in a past life… they made our jobs easy! We began the day at the Naples Hilton with some shots of the guys at the pool area. Next we captured the girls getting ready. A shuttle carried everyone to a nearby Naples beach for the ceremony. The Hilton has a gorgeous, minimal-yet-large-scale cross as an altar. After some sunset photos we made it to 5th Avenue (downtown Naples) for a shot in front of the Sugden Community Theater where all the trees are beautifully lit. Back at the Hilton for the reception, wedding guests packed the dance floor… and they definitely made good use of the fotobooth (photo booth), as you’ll see here. After a sparkler send off, we grabbed a few extra sparklers and found a dark corner to play around with the light and shapes. Congrats Bob and Joie!

the luminaire fotobooth (photo booth) In Action

Karl Rouwhorst — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:13:53 +0000

We love the classic photo booth, but carting one around in addition to our usual load isn’t so realistic. Our very portable fotobooth setup allows us to bring all the hilarity along for the ride, plus room for a bag of great props. The fotobooth accommodates a much larger group of friends than it’s classic counterpart. And we can use all sorts of backdrops, coordinated to your event if you wish. Guests love it as an awesome alternative to dancing. (Or why not have both and dance in the fotobooth?) Have a look!

fotobooth Sneak Peak

Karl Rouwhorst — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:07:30 +0000

Here’s a sneak peak from the most recent fotobooth at Bob and Joie’s wedding. Our fotobooth is a modern take on the classic photo booth in which you jump in front of a backdrop to take your own photos with a remote. The photos pop up on a screen for viewing, you can take as many as you like, and the photos are later posted online for $1. We’ll post more from Bob and Joie’s wedding shortly!

Nancy & Austin’s Wedding at the Renaissance Vinoy Resort

nanette — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 02:19:48 +0000

Just before the holidays, Nancy and Austin tied the knot in a beautiful garden ceremony at the Renaissance Vinoy Resort and Golf Club in St. Pete’s. Their wedding included some wonderful details, which are always fun to shoot. (Nancy’s lace Vera Wang dress was seriously beautiful.) We wish you the best Nancy and Austin!

Annel & Owen’s Fort Myers Pink Shell Beach Resort & Spa Wedding

Karl Rouwhorst — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 22:54:58 +0000

Inevitably, some wedding mornings start off grey and rainy. But what I love is that most often the sun peeks out minutes before the ceremony. (Although should it rain at the Pink Shell you get those fun pink umbrellas.) This was the story at our own wedding, and also for Annel and Owen, who had a wonderful day celebrating with family and friends. Check out their cute sandcastle. Congrats you two, you were wonderful to work with!

A few photos from their fotobooth.

Luminaire Foto & Sassy Cakes Eco-Chic Event

Karl Rouwhorst — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:01:01 +0000

We had a great turnout at our party with Sassy Cakes. Thanks so much again to all you beautiful people for making an appearance! The girls had an oh so delicious cupcake feast up for grabs and the fotobooth was a hit. Have a look at our gallery to see all the party pics. And thanks again to David and Daniel of Salon Mulberry for the lovely hair and makeup!

A visual on how our fotobooth (photo booth) is setup.

Misfit Thanksgiving

Karl Rouwhorst — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 03:46:59 +0000

Nanette and I had a wonderful time yesterday visiting and eating. Since most of our families live up North we decided to call it a Misfit Thanksgiving and spend it with my sister and a few close friends. I decided to capture the day by having my camera take a photo every 10 seconds for roughly 9-10 hours. All in all we took 3,440 photos condensed down to just over 2 minutes of video. Other than cooking and eating, you can see us coloring on the table, playing piano, and playing a board game.

Natalie & AJ’s Naples Wedding

Karl Rouwhorst — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:14:07 +0000

Natalie and AJ were married last Saturday amongst a happy crowd of family and friends. We had the opportunity to shoot with our new friend Heidi, and between the three of us, we have lots of great photos. Following the ceremony, we took some quick shots in the 3rd Street area, and then onto the the reception at the Naples Sailing & Yacht Club. The fotobooth made it’s debut wedding appearance, and the guests took full advantage. Congratulations to the handsome couple. You’re wonderful together and we wish you well!

Check out the video for a few more photos…

Luminaire Foto is happy to offer a versatile fotobooth for all of your events. Check out our recent booth at Natalie & AJ’s wedding.

Luminaire Foto & Sassy Cakes Party

Karl Rouwhorst — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:06:13 +0000

For those of you in the Naples area, mark your calendars for November 19th and join us for a sweet evening with our friends at Sassy Cakes. The event will be held at their boutique near Goodlette & Golden Gate. Come hop in the Fotobooth and enjoy the cupcake bar! Please RSVP to nanette@luminairefoto.com or cupcakes@sassycakesinc.com. We hope to see you there!