Erica & Justin’s Don CeSar Engagement Session | St. Pete Beach, Florida
As a Lead Photographer with Limelight Photography, I love when an engagement session feels less like a photoshoot and more like time spent with friends—and Erica and Justin’s session at The Don CeSar was exactly that.
Erica and Justin recently made the move to Colorado, but Florida will always hold a special place in their hearts. Erica grew up in the Tierra Verde / St. Pete area, and returning to this coastline for their engagement session felt incredibly meaningful—especially since The Don CeSar is also where they’ll be saying “I do” in May 2026.
From the moment we met up, the energy was relaxed, fun, and full of laughter. They brought along their sweet pups, Stella and Riley, who absolutely stole the show. With Mom Jane there to help wrangle the dogs (a true MVP!), we were able to move seamlessly through the session while capturing genuine, joy-filled moments.
One of my favorite parts of engagement session photography is getting to truly know my couples before the wedding day—and this session gave us the perfect opportunity to do just that. We laughed, chatted about their journey together, and soaked in every bit of the magic around us. The Don CeSar’s iconic pink backdrop, paired with the soft Gulf breeze, created the most romantic setting.
And then came the sunset.
Golden light wrapped around Erica and Justin as the sky exploded into the most gorgeous hues—one of those St. Pete Beach sunsets that reminds you why this place is so special. It was the perfect ending to a perfect day, and I left feeling even more excited to photograph their wedding day in the very same spot.
Erica & Justin, thank you for trusting me and Limelight Photography to capture this season of your love. If this session was any indication, your wedding day is going to be nothing short of incredible.
✨ Planning an engagement session at The Don CeSar or in the St. Pete / Tampa Bay area?
We would love to tell your story through timeless, photojournalistic photography. Reach out to Limelight Photography to start planning your engagement session or wedding day coverage—we can’t wait to connect with you.
Lead Photographer | Dafne Spencer
Location | The Don CeSar