Kaliopi & Valanti | Colonial Country Club | Fort Myers Wedding Photographer

There’s much to love about the big Greek wedding of Kaliopi and Valanti. We kicked off the day with the girls at Studio RK Salon in Fort Myers. Once the bridal party was feeling their most glamourous, the girls and the guys put on the finishing touches at separate residences. Aren’t the touches of blue throughout the wedding pretty?

The wedding ceremony took place at a Greek Orthodox church in Fort Myers. Orthodox churches always have the most interesting and colorful interiors, full of gold leafed religious figures and red candles. The newlyweds held their reception at Colonial Country Club in Fort Myers. We witnessed fotobooth fun, miles of dancers circling one another, and happy guests laughing the night away. One of our favorite moments of the night was Karl in the center of the dance floor, photographing the guests dancing around him. He’s just so tall that sometimes I have to laugh. Congratulations Kaliopi and Valanti! Don’t forget to check our their amazing engagement photos.

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colonial country club wedding photographer fort myers
colonial country club wedding photographer fort myers
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FSAE Opening Reception | the fotobooth | Naples Photographers

Our fotobooth was a huge hit for the FSAE (Florida Society of Association Executives) annual conference. The opening reception was held at the Hilton of Naples, and we are happy to have been part of the great event.

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Kaliopi & Valanti | Sanibel Island Engagement Photographers

Karl and I quite like when we have a photo shoot on Sanibel Island. Sanibel and Captiva are our favorite spots in the area, a place where we spend birthdays and the rare free day. We’re really up for going anywhere when it comes to engagement sessions. All the better if the engaged couple has a personal connection to the spot, such as a first date or proposal site. And then there are the locations that have their own appeal: I’ve been wanting to do engagement photos in a citrus grove for ages. I think I’ll keep mentioning it on the blog until someone takes me up on it.

Kaliopi and Valanti met us near the Sanibel lighthouse, and from there we meandered about, snapping shots along the way. It was a very casual and relaxing setting… while their busy Greek wedding was another story, but fun nonetheless!

UPDATE: Check out Kaliopi & Valanti’s wedding pictures.

Sanibel Island Engagement Photographer
Sanibel Island Engagement Photographer
Sanibel Island Engagement Photographer
Sanibel Island Engagement Photographer
Sanibel Island Engagement Photographer
Sanibel Island Engagement Photographer

Liz & Nate | LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort | Naples Wedding Photographers

We had such a good time photographing Lizzy and Nate’s would-be beach wedding at La Playa Beach & Golf Resort. Even though the summer skies pushed Lizzy’s ceremony indoors, she was such a good sport and just giddy about everything! More than once she called out, “It’s dress day!” followed by clapping or a little dance. Their family and friends traveled from all around the country for their wedding, and Liz and Nate are from Colorado themselves. Luckily LaPlaya is beautiful outdoors and in, what with all the candlelight and chandeliers. Everything glows. After the wedding ceremony, we did make it outside for some sunny shots on the gorgeous shore of the Gulf. As many times as I see it, the sunset here is never short of spectacular. The reception included the best rendition of Sweet Caroline we’ve heard yet. (And we’ve heard it a lot.) Congratulations Lizzy and Nate, we’re so happy to have been a part of your day. Click here to see their engagement photos.

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naples florida LaPlaya Beach Club Wedding Photographer
naples florida LaPlaya Beach Club Wedding Photographer
naples florida LaPlaya Beach Club Wedding Photographer
naples florida LaPlaya Beach Club Wedding Photographer
naples florida LaPlaya Beach Club Wedding Photographer
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naples florida LaPlaya Beach Club Wedding Photographer
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Lizzy & Nate Engaged | Naples Engagement Photography

Lizzy kept this shoot rolling with her infectious laughter… that’s all we really need of you engaged couples: a bit of good natured humor and a few kisses will get you lots of nice photos, as you’ll see here! Lizzy and Nate’s wedding at LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort was equally charming, and we’ll share that shortly.

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Ginny & Cameron Engaged | Naples Engagement Photographers

Ginny told us that she met Cameron in the music section at a Target. I can just picture Cameron chatting her up about the cd in her hand. I love the outcome of their engagement photos, taken on 3rd Street and by the Naples Pier. Cameron is always whispering something to make Ginny smile, and her smile is so pretty. Enjoy! Don’t forget to check out their wedding and their foto video.

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Jenny & Matt Engaged | Naples Engagement Photographers

As you can see, Jenny and Matt are oh so adorable. We wandered Third Street in Old Naples for their engagement session, and all they had to do for us was be their sweet selves. Notice how they did a little “thanks” photo to use after their wedding. Engagement shoots are also a great time to create a fun save the date. Jenny and Matt’s wedding was just as fun to shoot… they even waded way out into the Gulf for us! We’ll post that soon.


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naples florida engagement photography
naples florida engagement photography

Alli & Alex Engaged | Naples Engagement Photographers

We were so glad to meet Alli and Alex in anticipation of their California country wedding. Accompanied by their ever-so-tiny chihuahua, we wandered 3rd Street in Old Naples, where little corners just beg to be photographed. The clouds threatened us for the whole shoot, but somehow the rain held off until the very end. Alli and Alex go to school together at the University of Florida. More recently we traveled to the San Francisco area for their backyard wedding, so we have more to share still!

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Naples Florida Engagement Photographer
Naples Florida Engagement Photographer
Naples Florida Engagement Photographer
Naples Florida Engagement Photographer

Family Portrait | Naples Portrait Photographer

We have the pleasure of photographing Allison & Philip’s wedding this coming Saturday. Instead of an engagement session they opted to do a family photo by the beach in Naples. We were busy taking pictures in the surf when a rogue wave crashed into the group. Of course this caught everyone off guard, as you can see by their expressions. The first photo was taken when the wave made impact. The second photo, taken seconds later, is probably my favorite family portrait I have ever captured. True, not everyone is looking at the camera. But when looking at the photo one immediately wants to be a part of their spirited and loving family. Formal shots don’t always have to be the same old formal. Thanks Allison and Philip, we’ll see you on the weekend!

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Julie & Matt | Pink Shell Beach Resort | Fort Myers Wedding Photographers

So Julie and Matt remind us of someone we know: us. They recently moved here from across the country, no family in the area. Once they unpacked they bought a puppy. Just a cute little newlywed family of sorts. And we can completely relate to that. There’s something wonderful about beginning married life in unexplored territory with just each other. Have a look at Julie and Matt’s two engagement shoots here.

Their wedding took place at the Pink Shell Beach Resort & Spa in Fort Myers Beach. We had fun capturing Julie getting ready with her mom and friends, pretty shoes, dresses, and bright colors all around. We all held our breath while frantically searching the room for Julie’s missing wedding ring… Thankfully it had just slipped from the box and was found in the bottom of a bag! After a few pink smoothies to keep cool we led Julie to Matt for their first sight. They first glimpsed one another in the butterfly garden, where their ceremony was to be held hours later. Taking advantage of the time we made a quick trip to the pier area and Times Square, which is so casual and colorful.

I drew in my breath as Julie walked down the aisle to “Part of Your World” played on the violin and harp. It was magical. (When that movie came out I was five, and I remember dancing in front of my chair in the theatre.) Sea grapes shaded the altar and the whole wedding party looked so perfect. Following the ceremony everyone made their way to cocktail hour and we set up the fotobooth. Overlooking the beach, Julie, Matt and their guests danced the night away, including two applaudable guests on crutches! The fotobooth was occupied all evening, largely by Julie’s little brother, hamming it up. They were such a great group, and we really enjoyed our day with them. Congratulations Julie and Matt, all the best!

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