Sarasota Family & Wedding Photography Blog
I write about family photos in Sarasota, and about weddings and engagements along the Gulf Coast. Start with my guide to family photo locations in Sarasota, or head to the Sarasota family photography page.
First Look vs. Aisle: Pros and Cons of Each
A first look or the aisle? I walk through the tradeoffs, from an earlier start to cocktail hour and daylight for your couple photos.
Family photos at the Venice Beach pier
We started with a walk on the beach, went under the pier for the leading lines, and ended with the kids running and getting soaked at sunset. Here is where to park, what the light did and what the family wore.
A waterfront wedding filled with personality at the Owenego Inn
Fifteen in the wedding party, most of them brothers, a ceremony performed by the bride's father, and portraits on a rock you reach by footbridge. Then, after dark, an ice cream truck and two dads in sumo suits.
A Chinese tea ceremony wedding at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich
Eva wore five outfits, and she had planned all five before the day began. A Chinese tea ceremony, a first look with the whole wedding party in the room, and a day built entirely out of intention.
A surprise proposal on Venice Beach and how to plan your own
He had the ring and the cover story, but no idea where. How a surprise proposal came together on Venice Beach and how to plan the timing and the light for your own.
Three days for one Indian wedding in Connecticut
A three-day Indian wedding: the mehndi, the pooja and the ceremony at Saint Clements Castle. What photographing all three days is actually like.
Elegant summer wedding at Saint Clements Castle
A summer wedding at St. Sebastian Church in Middletown and Saint Clements Castle, from getting ready at home to the Prince Edward Ballroom.
Rain on your wedding day in Florida? Here's what actually happens
Between June and September on the Gulf Coast it probably will rain at some point. Here's the part nobody mentions: it usually doesn't last. Real odds by month, what a rain plan should actually cover, and why those twenty minutes tend to produce the photos couples talk about a year later.
Engagement photos at Myakka River State Park
Will and Erin's engagement session at Myakka, plus the things I'd want to know first. What the canopy walkway does for a picture, why late afternoon beats golden hour under the oaks, and the fact that the park closes at sunset.
What a family photo session in Sarasota actually feels like
Wondering what a family photo session in Sarasota actually feels like? Here’s what to expect from planning to a relaxed, natural experience.
What to wear for family photos in Sarasota (beach & outdoor guide)
What to wear for family photos in Sarasota, spot by spot: what works on the sand, when white is fine, and what's easy for kids to wear.
Best Locations for Family Photos in Sarasota, Florida
Seven of my favorite places for family photos in Sarasota, from Siesta Key sand to Phillippi’s oaks, with parking and what each one is like with kids.
Albert & Nicole's wedding at Smith Farm Gardens
An intimate November wedding at a garden estate with a front porch first look, a ceremony shared with just family and their dog, and a private dinner celebration under the evening sky.
Brian & Emily's wedding at The Lake House
An October lakeside wedding filled with emotional first looks, golden foliage portraits, a willow tree ceremony, and a fireworks celebration to end the night.
John & Xio's engagement session at Wickham Park
Golden hour has a way of slowing everything down. Between quiet garden paths and a soft, glowing sunset, this engagement session unfolded naturally. Filled with movement, connection, and the kind of light that makes every moment feel effortless.
Nick & Caitlyn's wedding at Saint Clements Castle
A late September castle wedding with ivy-covered courtyard portraits, golden ceremony light, emotional toasts, and a celebration that blended elegance with joyful energy.
Brian & Chantal's wedding at Saint Clements Castle
A romantic waterfront castle wedding centered around a quiet riverfront first look, blending timeless elegance with genuine, candid moments throughout the day.
Kyle & Mallory's wedding at Mansion at Bald Hill
A September wedding at a historic mansion filled with soft light, emotion, and effortless elegance. From quiet getting-ready moments to a heartfelt first look beneath the trees and a ceremony that balanced playful energy with refined beauty, the day unfolded with a calm, intentional rhythm from start to finish.
Ashley & Steve's September wedding at Aria
A refined early September wedding where soft light, calm moments, and intentional details set the tone for a day that began quietly and ended with an unforgettable celebration.
Jenya & Matt's engagement session at Edgerton Park
A playful engagement session filled with laughter, candid moments, and personal details, showing how meaningful photos happen when couples simply show up as themselves.