It’s not just about taking a picture in front of a pretty sunset or taking a picture of two people kissing or what you do to the image afterwards…..those are all the supporting roles in an image. For us, the true beauty of a great image is the love that you can capture between two people: the emotion, the feeling, the passion. A great image can speak volumes….and a great image can stir up those memories and make us smile and laugh long after that moment has passed.

And so we just wanted to thank Kristen and John for reminding us that life is such a wonderful journey and if you are able to find that special person to share it with, everything and anything is possible!

Thanks guys…..can’t wait, can’t wait, can’t wait until your wedding day!

What did I love most about this shoot other than the fact that Jessica and Ryan were SUPER easy to work with? The beautiful colors I saw while I shot….I love working with color just as much as I love working with black and white and duotones…and this body of work exemplifies some of the beauty of the area and our love for color and toned black and whites. We hope you enjoy! And thanks to Jessica and Ryan…..we can’t wait to work with you again!

Needless to say, it’s a beautiful spot that has changed quite a bit, but still keeps that lovely garden feeling I remember from long ago. It’s a beautifully romantic spot, which provided us with just the right backdrop to show off: love!

After our session in the gardens, we jumped over to 5th Avenue, which has always been a favorite spot of ours. It doesn’t matter how many times we shoot there, we always find new spots to shoot in, our hidden gems as we like to call them. We ended the session with a sweet portrat in front of their favorite restaurant, where Justin proposed to Krissy!

Thanks guys for being so easy and fun to work with…..we can’t wait to share your special day next year at the Ritz!

We had just experienced some cooler weather and then it heated up again right in time for their shoot. The heat was no fun but we had beautiful skies and love was in the air, of course! We shot at our favorite beach and then moved down to 3rd Street South in the heart of Olde Naples for some fun night shots!

~ Viva 3rd Street! ~

We are so excited to present the second installment of Sarah and Mike’s e-shoot, taken at Grey Oaks. The first installment was graciously posted by Lauren over at The Design Grove. Check it out! And while you are there, take a look around. Lauren has some fantastic posts meant to help brides design the perfect wedding of their dreams!

So here they are: the lovely couple plus pug, Sarah and Mike!

As it was, we were invited to shoot at the Naples Secret Garden, which is absolutely breathtaking and right away, we knew that it would be perfect for Jay and Crystal. From exquisite rock work, to beautiful streams and fountains and yep, even a mini-golf course, this place was like stepping into another world!

And Crystal and Jay, In love and it shows so very much, they made our work remarkably easy! We can’t wait for the big day…

The first image is my favorite from the session…

The monkey…so msyterious and magical!

Oh yeah they love the Mets!

If you are in the area, make sure to stop on by and sit on the adirondack chairs (at night, with a full moon is best)! This is a great place to catch some local flavor, watch the birds, gawk at the yachts and catch a GREAT bite to eat at the The Dock at Crayton Cove.

Not only are Samantha and Erick totally in love (and you can totally see it in the way they look at each other) but they are totally fun in front of the camera!

With these kinds of sunsets and skies, it’s no wonder Naples is such a great wedding destination spot!

A bit South of the Naples pier….and not a soul in site! A perfect beach!

Another golden sunset! And in the last image, we begin our set at Third Street South with a stop at the Old Naples Pub, a true Naples gem where you can find the locals (us included) staving off the heat with a cold frothy mug of beer!

There are so many cool spots on Third Street South! Some of the cute little stores and Third Street itself make for fantastic backdrops! If you want to read a bit of history on Third Street South, make sure to visit Third Street South’s website right here. And if you are in town and visiting, check out the restaurants and cafes here, they are surely worth the trip! Our favorite? Handsome Harry’s, where you can get a mean lobster, hear fantastic music and people watch from one of the many tables along Third Street South.