We were honored to be invited by Manatee Explore and Play to capture a breathtaking styled wedding shoot during the 2025 Wedding Expo presented by Manatee County Government. Set along the shoreline of Coquina Beach, this shoot showcased the natural beauty of Florida’s Gulf Coast with warm sunset light, soft coastal textures, and timeless romance. Designed for future publications and print inspiration, the evening delivered glowing golden hour portraits and dramatic silhouettes that perfectly captured the magic of a beach wedding.

The couple for this shoot was Rich and Aleea, newlyweds who were married in New England where cloudy skies and rain limited their wedding day portraits. This styled shoot became the perfect excuse to create the sunset images they had always dreamed of and made it even more special knowing they are our neighbors. We are incredibly grateful to collaborate with such an amazing vendor team including Shy Chic Boutique, Barefoot Weddings, Ashley Palmer Photography, and Always Special Events. Being surrounded by passionate professionals and genuine connections made this styled shoot truly unforgettable.

This romantic styled shoot at Worthington For Events brought elegance and creativity together in a space filled with history and southern charm. Alex and Maddie joined us once more in their wedding attire, perfectly embodying modern romance against the backdrop of Worthington’s lakeside garden and rustic architecture. From golden-hour portraits surrounded by Spanish moss to intimate dances beneath the glowing chandelier, every moment reflected the venue’s timeless beauty and storybook atmosphere.

As Sarasota and Tampa wedding photographers and videographers, we were inspired by the way this venue pairs natural light with vintage textures for an unforgettable setting. With gorgeous florals by ShyChic Boutique and flawless makeup and hair by Dolled Up Brides, this shoot captured everything we love about romantic, editorial-style wedding imagery at one of Florida’s most stunning lakeside venues.

This styled shoot at The Bay Club at Westshore Yacht Club brought modern elegance to the waterfront. Brandi and David, one of our past couples whose engagement and wedding we also captured, made this session feel effortlessly natural. Working with them again was a joy and felt like a full-circle moment surrounded by soft sunlight, emerald tones, and golden details that made every photo timeless.

The collaboration between talented vendors brought the vision to life, blending classic and contemporary styles. From Shy Chic Boutique’s statement florals to the stunning gown by Bearer of the Bling Bridal and décor from Stella Rose Events, every detail shined. The mix of emerald, ivory, and ash wood created an unforgettable setting framed by the marina views and the relaxed comfort that made this shoot truly special.

One of the benefits of utilizing The Barn at Lone Oak Acres is that they have multiple ceremony sites. The owners also constantly create new experiences for their couples! They created this new oasis called Tropical Gardens where you can host a wedding, reception or just a rehearsal and we were invited to photograph the new space.  Thanks again to all the vendors involved for making this a dream.

Bride: Ally B. Groom: Joey P.

We were invited out to an amazing bridal style shoot by our friends at BE WED at the beautiful Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Sarasota along the bay. It was a great way for wedding vendors from all the different fields to highlight their craft and show off what can be achieved. We hope we’ll be able to do something like this again!

Bride: McKenna T. Groom: DeAundre K.