Marisa + Jacob Step Into The Limelight | Saint Petersburg, FL

Some things are worth the wait…..like this engagement portrait session! We made the call to postpone our originally scheduled date due to inclement weather and a 90% chance of rain. So glad we made that call as we had PERFECT weather for our session with blue skies, sunshine and some clouds.

Jake and Marisa love the water and are both FSU grads. Together they enjoy going to the Saturday morning market and bicycling in downtown St. Pete so we chose to highlight some of the quintessential spots downtown into their session! Marisa grew up going to Sunken Gardens. However, it was Jake’s first time inside and that made it extra special for Marisa and Jake to share this experience together!

Jake proposed at location near and dear to my own heart….Battery Center at Golden Gate Bridge. I attended graduate school at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. Such a romantic location! And these two certainly do bring the romance! We had a wonderful time getting to know this super sweet couple. And of course I would be remiss to leave out their golden doodle Brody who made a cameo at our portrait session!

Michael and I are so excited for Marisa and Jake’s wedding next year at the gorgeous Ca D’ Zan mansion at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art!

Lead Photographers | Rebecca + Michael Zoumberos

Location #1 | Sunken Gardens
Location #2 | Dali Museum + Mahaffey Theater
Location #3 | Straub Park

Brielle + Nick Step Into The Limelight | Key West, FL

The ever-so-sweet and fun couple: Brielle + Nick met initially at the Apple store! Nic was working as a “Genius” technician. Brielle’s phone was broken. After he fixed it they connected on social media. And guess what? Her phone broke AGAIN! From there their friendship and love blossomed.

For the proposal, Nic went ALL OUT and managed to pull it all off as a surprise! Together they rented and Airbnb and scooters for the first time to go explore all around Key West. Nic proposed at sunset at Fort Zachary.  For the engagement portrait session, we  went back to the EXACT spot where Nick initially popped "THE" question and he got down on one knee again!!! 💛💛💛 

Together, Brielle and Nic enjoy exploring new areas, eating sushi, going on hikes - they are “doers”! We cannot WAIT for your wedding at Casa Marina!!!!

Lead Photographers | Michael + Rebecca Zoumberos

Location 1 | Cuban Coffee Queen
Location 2 |  Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park 
Location 3  | The Reach Key West - A Waldorf Astoria Resort
Location 4 | Casa Marina Key West - A Waldorf Astoria Resort
Engagement Ring 💍 | Novell Design Studio

Catalina + Shayne Step Into The Limelight | Hillsborough River State Park | Thonotosassa, FL

Catalina & Shayne’s first date was at the Hillsborough River State Park so having their engagement session at this location just made sense. Shayne loves the outdoors and he took took us along an educational hike during their session. Did you know Wild Grapes is a thing? Animals love them! There is also such a thing as Wild Coffee along the trails, it’s a glossy little shrub and if eaten… it will give you a burst of energy unlike our normal Starbucks coffee cup (more like a buzz). Shayne saved us all when he quickly spotted poison ivy! I just loved how Catalina just gracefully smiled throughout it all… She can hang though, don’t get me wrong. spiders and mosquitoes were everywhere! 

Fun fact… Catalina was one of Limelight’s Interns a few years ago and now we get to be a part of the planning process of her own wedding day! It is such an honor and I cannot wait to see it all come together.  They will tie the knot in January at Beso del Sol Resort and we are here for it. 

Lead Photographer | Dafne Spencer

Location | Hillsborough River State Park

Hannah + Adam Step Into The Limelight | University of Tampa | Tampa, FL

Hannah & Adam’s love story began back in Ohio and they are both taking roots in Tampa as they begin their lives together in sunny Florida. They LOVE their dogs Titus & Nala so it was so important to have them join in their engagement session (they did so well!). 

Hannah & Adam will tie the knot in February of 2020 at Isla del Sol and we could not be more excited.

Happy wedding planning!

Lead Photographer | Dafne Spencer

Location | University of  Tampa 

Miriam + Tyler Step Into The Limelight | Downtown Dunedin, FL

What a wonderful session we had with Miriam and Tyler. We met up for the first time in Dunedin on this beautiful Tuesday evening. We started off at Edgewater Park and made our way to the dock to watch the sunset which would turn out to be spectacular! It was such a great time, full of laughs and smiles. The two will tie the knot in early November and we can not wait! Congratulations on your engagement!!!

Lead Photographer | Carlos Rello