Category: fotobooth

Last month, some of our dearest family and friends met to celebrate my dad’s surprise 60th birthday. The evening came together so beautifully and we are so grateful for the talents that made the party extra special. Set against the backdrop of the asian garden at the Naples Botanical Garden, our guests sipped rum cocktails while listening to the musical genius of Brett Foreman. The hors d’oeuvres and four course meal were nothing if not spectacular… Chef Greg and his crew know what’s up! We ended our evening playing in the fotobooth at the after party. Thank you to our guests for traveling from near and far, to the talented people who made it all happen, and to my dad for giving us a reason to celebrate.

For the record, my dad is not what you would call an Obama supporter. But he is a good sport.

Venue: Naples Botanical Garden | Flowers: Signature Florals | Catering: Tastebuds Custom Catering | Event Planning: Jet Set Wed | Music: Brett Foreman | Linen: Connie Duglin | fotobooth: Luminaire Foto

This wedding at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point is such a treat to share. We had so much fun photographing Nicole and Stephen, from their St. Pete engagement session with their big sweet dogs to their sparkly grand exit. In addition to the photography we set up our fotobooth for their reception and shot a foto video! Of course this was all achieved with the help and talents of Angelina and Justin. Working alongside us at this event was a dream list of wedding-pros. Kelly and her team at Weddings by Socialites put together the loveliest ceremony and dinner spaces. I could go on and on about the flowers, hair and makeup, fabulous wedding party, and smiles shared between the newlyweds, but I’ll let the photos speak for themselves. Nicole and Steve, thank you both so much for including us in your celebration. Congrats!

Venue: Hyatt Regency Coconut Point | Wedding Planner: Weddings by Socialites | Hair & Makeup: Salon Tease | Florals: Botanicals on the Gulf | Ceremony Strings: Thanks You for the Dance Entertainment | Video: iheART Flims | DJ: DJ Gabel with Stereophonic DJs | Event Furniture: Niche Event Rentals

Nicole threw the bouquet as she and Stephen made their grand exit. See it in mid-air?

It’s about time we made it back to Chicago! Karl and I used to visit several times a year when we lived in Michigan, but it’s a bit more off our beaten path these days. (In fact, we spent one of our first ever days together wandering around Chicago.) Thanks to Becky and Alex we were able to spend a long weekend enjoying the city, hanging out with their super nice family and friends, and photographing their extraordinary wedding. See some of their engagement photos here.

We were fortunate to stay at The James, just a block off of Michigan Avenue, where the wedding took place. If you’re looking for a downtown hotel I absolutely recommend The James- we had a fabulous stay! Our Friday morning involved filling fifteen massive balloons and eating some delicious croissant paninis. Not a bad way to kick off a wedding day if you ask me! Plus, carrying all of the filled balloons (to be used for photos later in the day) a few blocks to the hotel and up the elevator proved to be pretty comical.

A vintage Rolls Royce drove Alex and then Becky to their first sight at Washington Square Park. (The same park where they once had a snowball fight on a date.) It now has to be one of our all-time favorite first sights. The anxious and excited looks on their faces, the dress and the tuxedo, the beautiful park… the whole scene was just classic. The vintage car was the icing on the cake and complemented the moment perfectly. After that we headed to Millennium Park. When Becky and Alex stood underneath The Bean a crowd circled around them and cheered when they kissed! The wedding party joined us there for some fun with balloons. From there it was on to the church for the ceremony. Since we shoot mainly outdoor ceremonies in SWFL it was such a treat to shoot in a big, old, beautiful church!

Once the bride and groom were officially married the group headed back to The James for a stylish and modern reception. The space was really neat, from a room-sized chalk line drawing of the Chicago skyline to one of the most beautiful cakes we’ve seen yet. The dance floor stayed packed all night and the fotobooth kept both the kids and adults entertained. Mr. and Mrs. Hahn, we were honored to be a part of your wedding weekend. Thank you so much for having us, and congratulations!

Venue: The James Chicago | Dress: Amsale through Boca Raton Bridal| Wedding Planner: Tara with Lola Event Productions | Cake: Amy Beck Cake Design | Florals: Asrai Garden | DJ: Style Matters

See at the flower girls in the window waiting for the bride?

That’s our friends Natalie and Jordan, and they’re expecting their baby girl Greta in less than two months now!!

Get ready for some South Florida charm: Today we’re posting photos from Lindsey and Drew’s pretty wedding at the historic Burroughs Home in Fort Myers. What a sweet group to work with… we are so blessed in our job. Karl and I met Lindsey and the girls at Hotel Indigo downtown where they prepped for the festivities. Justin and Angelina spent the day with us making good things happen (foto videos, fotobooths, all around awesomeness.) Lindsey put on her dress once she arrived at the Burroughs Home and we spent a while taking photos with the girls in the bridal suite.

The sunny ceremony took place overlooking the river and guests gathered afterwards for drinks on the porch, including Lindsey and Drew’s signature cocktail. After a few more photos and a first dance the night was all about grooving to the tunes, enjoying the delicious food, and snapping away in the fotobooth. In a few weeks we will meet with Lindsey and Drew again for a post-wedding session, one of the most fun shoots around. Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Pierson, and thank you so much for having us!

Flowers: Planned Perfection | DJ: Black Tie Entertainment | Cake: Mikkelsen’s | Catering: Webster’s 239 437-6200

This photo reminded me of our upcoming trip to Paris! If you look hard you can see an Eiffel Tower in the photo, but this also makes me just love how many people can go in our fotobooth!

Now to share more from the happy day of the darling Kristy and Ben. Their wedding ceremony behind the Burroughs Home overlooked the river. Guests picked up programs from a bike basket and then grabbed vintage hankies to wipe their tears of joy. The rippled water provided a pretty backdrop for their marriage, and everyone in attendance threw in a shell for the newlywed couple. After a group photo on the front porch Kristy and Ben made their way down the stairs towards an evening of partying. (There’s something so dramatic about a trailing veil that sweeps around corners.)

The reception took place under twinkling trees. Kristy collected vintage milk glass to use for the centerpieces. The little lovebirds perched on the cake? Too charming. Everyone dined on good old barbecue! To say it was a great party would be an understatement. As for the fotobooth… let’s just say a good time was had by all. (By now, when it comes to the fotobooth, we like to say we’ve seen it all. At least we hope so!) Along with our friend Justin we also created a foto video for them. Some of Kristy’s family and friends knew about the foto video, and during the reception they started circling Kristy and Ben on the dance floor. The dancers became a blurry circle around the couple while they stood absolutely still, for minutes. What a surreal moment that must have been for the two of them! Kristy and Ben, it was truly a pleasure to be a part of your celebration.

Remember this great engagement shoot? Nicole and Steve’s wedding at the Naples Botanical Garden was just as wonderful. Not only did they choose the local Gardens, which are a dream to photograph in, they also incorporated eco-friendly features into their wedding day. I’ll describe more of their handmade and eco details in part two of their blog post. Sir Daniel and Faces by Frohmberg did the wow hair and makeup for the day. Isn’t Nicole gorgeous?

Being kind to the earth is something that Karl and I keep in mind when making decisions in our home life and for Luminaire Foto. So much so that we offer couples like Nicole and Steve as much as 15% off our photography plans! We understand that weddings are expensive events, and by making responsible choices you’re often adding to the cost. It’s our little way of saying thanks for making a thoughtful choice. These weddings are extra beautiful and meaningful events as well as fun for us to photograph!

We met Jessica through our friend Kristy, and we’re so glad to have met. We recently posted Jessica and Jeremy’s Naples engagement photos, and today we’re excited to share some shots from their wedding! The bridal party spent the morning getting ready at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point. We love her feminine and flowery dress and her complimentary bouquet. And isn’t the ring book sweet? Jessica and Jeremy first caught sight of each other on a shady pathway. It’s so neat to watch a first sight take place, to watch them take each other in and see the Jessica twirl around in her dress. They’re so cute together.

Next the guests were all shuttled over to The West Bay Beach Club for the ceremony. We’ll be sharing more photos from Jess and Jeremy’s wedding within a few days… so check back soon!

As a nod to their first date fortune the couple had custom fortune cookies made as favors.

And now for part two of Brigette and Nick’s wedding at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point. Their pretty garden ceremony was located in this neat, hedged-in area, just one of the many interesting parts of the Hyatt. The reception surrounded the fire pit, chandeliers in the trees and candles glowing. How about those sweet photos on the hammock?

One of the highlights of getting to know Brigette and Nick was getting a peek at the love notes they wrote to one another. There’s nothing like a little handwritten romance. Nick’s love for Brigette poured out of every sentence. Letters, emails, and post cards dotted the reception for all to read. Brigette even had their menus printed on post cards of places that were significant to their relationship. The whole affair was all so thoughtful and personal. Fun to photograph too!

Brigette and Nick had a polaroid guestbook. We love this idea, and so did their wedding guests!

We were charmed by Brigette and Nick right from the get-go, and capturing their photos from engagement to wedding was absolutely a pleasure! First off, they asked us to create a surprise foto video for their wedding guests, which we’ll share in another post. We photographed their wedding day at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point in Bonita Springs. This is a couple with wonderful taste. The dresses, decoration, and details were so well done. How about the little guy with the sign! Adorable.

Brigette and Nick are so adorable together, and it’s obvious to anyone near that they’re a great match. What a lovely couple. Just see the photos we caught of their first sight before the ceremony.