When it comes time to choose the perfect location to ask the love of your life to marry you, there are a lot of options in Key West! If you’re planning to pop the question and want to set up a surprise engagement session, undercover proposal shoot, or similar moment that your significant other is not expecting, then in addition to booking your photography to capture the moment, you’ll need to think about the perfect location.
Read MoreThrowing a wedding in your home city is one thing, but throwing it in a different state, country, or on an island like Key West is another. Destination weddings have become a popular way for brides and grooms across the globe to celebrate some place different and give guests a ceremony they’ll truly never forget. However, planning and hosting a wedding outside of where you live does come with its challenges.
Read MoreYou’ve booked your Family Portraits, but now you realize you have no idea what to wear. Here are a few recommendations for what to think about as you plan for your shoot to help you look your best.
Read MoreAfter getting every hair into place, slipping on the dress that was truly "the one", and matching it with the perfect shoes, you want to take a few minutes on your wedding day to let your photographer capture some stunning bridal portraits of you. Gone are the days of stuffy poses and dead stares. Today's bridal portraits are fresh, romantic, and sometimes even a little sexy.
Read MoreIf you have never been to Key West, it can be hard to visualize what images from various locations will look like. So, here are my top picks for areas to shoot during a Downtown Key West photo shoot.
Read MoreYou may have heard photographers talk about “the golden hour” - that time of day when they love to shoot - but have you ever wondered why? Yes, the warmth of the light (from which it gets its name) is one reason, but there are many more factors that make scheduling an outdoor photo shoot later in the afternoon a good choice!
Read MoreWe’ve all been there: trying to plan a nice family outing, trying to make memories, and the youngest in our entourage have other plans. Thankfully, when you’re working with a portrait photographer who is accustomed to working with children, you need not fear.
Read MoreIt would be tempting to think that photographers on a small island would quickly tap out on ideas when they shoot at a location like Fort Zachary Taylor’s historic civil war fortress all the time, but necessity is the mother of invention, and when your job is to continually innovate and push yourself to the next level, you have no choice BUT to be creative!
Read MoreWhile we do a lot of Key West photo shoots at sunset, that doesn’t mean it’s the only time of day that you can schedule your family portrait. For those groups who are visiting on a cruise ship, or have young children who are typically “fresher” in the morning, I wanted to share the types of images and the considerations that go into a Mid-Morning Key West Family beach session.
Read MoreSince undercover proposal sessions are photographed incognito, without the ability to give additional direction for the best posing, lighting, and other logistics, these tips help make sure you get the most out of your Key West Proposal shoot before the session has even begun.
Read MoreDepending on how much printing you intend to do and how much editing you prefer on your photos, you may find in some cases it makes more sense to have your photographer do it. This will guide you through from both a cost and logistics perspective.
Read MoreScheduling a long weekend in your destination wedding location is one of the best things you can do leading up to the big day, not only for your sense of sanity, but also for your relationship.
Read MoreWelcome to the studio!
Located in the convenient downtown area of Key West, my studio space is not only walking distance to so many great places to shoot and sight-see, but it’s one of my favorite places to be when I’m working behind the scenes and meeting with clients.
Read MoreWhen you receive the link to your gallery, you're going to no doubt be excited to see and share your photos.
Usually the next question we get, “What do we do next!?”
While we are always here and willing to help walk you through the process one-on-one, this Video Series was designed to take the guesswork out of the gallery viewing and portrait buying process, so enjoy!
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