A Coastal Styled Wedding Shoot at Coquina Beach for the Manatee County Wedding Expo

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.