Jessica + Jakob Step Into The Limelight | Vinoy Park | St. Petersburg, FL

Engagement sessions in Florida in the summer are always an adventure! In Jessica and Jakob’s case, we had been trying to dodge rain for weeks. Eventually we decided to brave the storms and see if we could create some magic in beautiful downtown St. Pete.

Jessica and Jakob had a wonderful image in mind of capturing the skyline of downtown St. Pete with a wonderful sunset behind it to commemorate that they will be getting married here in May of 2022. Unfortunately the sunset did not cooperate due to storms in the area, but the clouds created a dramatic backdrop and allowed Jessica and Jakob to steal the show with her beautiful white dress and his classic button down shirt.

They also had an outfit change in the middle of the shoot, and we moved over to a botanical garden to get some color in the shoot, and it was definitely the highlight of the evening. The garden was beautiful and really accented the two of them and allowed them to get really comfortable in front of the camera.

Sometimes with couples, you can just tell when they have a different kind of love by the way they look at each other. Jessica and Jakob had love in their eyes the whole evening from start to finish. They persevered through rain, red tide, and wind and still managed to look absolutely stunning throughout. I absolutely cannot wait to be a part of their big day with (hopefully) some fantastic weather to go with it :) These two are special!

Lead Photographer | Nick Brown
Assistant Photographer | Alexa Rodriguez

Locations | Gizella Kopsick Palm Arboretum + Vinoy Park (Truth Sculpture)

Wendy + Andrew Step Into The Limelight | Tower Club | Fort Lauderdale, FL

Wendy and Andrew met online August 2018 and he proposed in NYC before Thanksgiving. They love their daily life they have built together and their commitment to each other. Together they enjoy dining out, spending time with their bulldogs, weekends away and spending time with friends and family.

Their simple and Classic wedding is inspired where they live.:) Fort Lauderdale is a big part of their lives and they love it. The venue shares a beautiful overview of the town we love. Their favorite part of their wedding was being with all of their loved ones to share the weekend/day with their vows and a few small religious traditions. Everyone felt welcomed, comfortable and happy as they celebrated this sweet couple.

Lead Photographer | Rebecca Zoumberos
Associate Photographer | Michael Zoumberos

Cake | Susie’s Scrumptious Sweets
Ceremony Site | The Tower Club
DJ | A Prime Event 
Florist | Beautiful Kreations - Marcia
Hair Stylist | Ultimate Bridal Beauty - Jaye
Invitations | Minted
Videographer | AG Films
Make-Up Artist | Ultimate Bridal Beauty
Reception | The Tower Club

Kelly + Ray Step Into The Limelight | Downtown St. Pete | St. Petersburg, FL

First off, we LOVED meeting Kelly and Ray. The weather tried to put a damper on their engagement session but even through the rain and thunder, this couple was full of smiles!
Kelly and Ray love St. Pete so they wanted to make sure that iconic landmarks were a part of their session. We started at the Dali and then made our way over to the new St. Pete Pier for some sunset photos. WOW what a sunset we had. Brilliant orange and golds filled the sky and we even go a rainbow to end the session.


Lead Photographer | Audrey Clifford
Assistant | Emma Hintz

Location | Downtown St. Pete 

Alexa + Luis Step Into The Limelight | Wekiwa Springs State Park | Apopka, FL

Alexa & Luis met at Tampa Catholic High School but only really reconnected after attending college and have been dating for about 4 years now… well that is until Luis decided to propose on a cool fall evening back in 2020 at a Pumpkin Farm, a total and complete surprise to Alexa… Luis had the clever idea to take advantage of a fall family session to get down on one knee and propose to Alexa surrounded by family.
Alexa is one our Lead Photographers here at Limelight Photography and we are SO honored and excited for her big day! It will be such a dream true to see our very own Alexa as a bride! Alexa & Luis will be tying the knot at Powel Crosley Estate in April of 2022 and we cannot wait to witness and capture one more chapter of their love story ❤︎ Enjoy it ALL! #livinlavidalopez

Lead Photographer | Dafne Spencer

Location | Wekiwa Springs State Park

Alexandra + Brett Step Into The Limelight | HYATT REGENCY CLEARWATER BEACH RESORT AND SPA | CLEARWATER, FL

Alexandra and Brett’s love story began a long time ago! They first met at a middle school dance, and then re-connected and began dating in high school.  A few years later Brett took the next step and surprised Alexandra with a new puppy Georgia, who’s collar said “Marry Me?” And she couldn’t have been more excited! When it was time to plan the wedding, they decided on the Hyatt Clearwater since that’s the first vacation they took together from New Jersey. A few days before their big day, a hurricane was headed right this way. It was no match for this day though, and the weather couldn’t have been better for their rooftop ceremony. They have been such a big part of each other’s lives for so long it was beautiful to see them officially become one! It was such a fun and intimate celebration surrounded by their close friends and family. The love the couple had for each other, and the love their families had for each other too was so special. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Doremus!! 

Lead Photographer | Alexa Rodriguez
Associate Photographer | Nick Brown

Caterer | Hyatt Regency Clearwater
Ceremony Site | Hyatt Regency Clearwater
DJ | DJ Cory Barron and Co.
Floral Design | Lemon Drops
Invitations | Zazzle
Reception Venue | Hyatt Regency Clearwater
Wedding Gown | Pnina Tornai | Kleinfeld