Set Free Photography » engaged http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog Photography Blog Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:37:36 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 Andrea & Manny: engaged Miami Wedding Photographer, Set Free Photography http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/andrea-manny-engaged-miami-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/ http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/andrea-manny-engaged-miami-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:33:49 +0000 stacy http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/?p=3573 Andrea & Manny are engaged to be married this June in Miami, and I was honored when they made the trip all the way to Cape Coral to meet with me! Referred by the lovely Richard & Damaris, I truly couldn’t receive a higher compliment than an out-of-town referral. Thank you Richard & Damaris…I am all smiles and so very grateful!

We met in Naples, at Delnor Wiggins Pass Beach & State Park…I love the variety of this beach–lots of green as well as beautiful sunsets!

This engagement shoot wouldn’t be complete without the entire family:

I love the following two images; I am always drawn to this type. When I look at them, I can feel the tenderness in Manny’s kiss on the left and I can almost hear Andrea’s giggle in the image on the right. Ah, love…it’s so lovely.

Fuzzy, bright pink beach blankets are my new favorite thing:

Congratulations on your engagement, Andrea & Manny! I can’t wait for the wedding–I love everything I have seen so far. The bold colors are already giving me heart palpitations. I can’t wait for June!
Love,
Stacy
Miami Wedding Photographer, Set Free Photography

]]> http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/andrea-manny-engaged-miami-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/feed/ 0 Jaime & Matt: engaged Naples Wedding Photographer, Set Free Photography http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/jaime-matt-engaged-naples-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/ http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/jaime-matt-engaged-naples-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:18:08 +0000 stacy http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/?p=3556 Adoration…that is all that I think about when I am around Jaime and Matt. Matt truly, wholeheartedly adores Jaime–it’s in his eyes, his smile, his touch…and every bit of it is so genuine. How I l-o-v-e photographing love! We started out with the “kids,” who were freshly groomed and camera ready:

And then it was time for a romantic canoe ride (I was just a little excited about it!).

I am already planning my next (er, first) canoe ride…it looked super fun. And these two made it look like a fairytale!

Wardrobe Change! (that was meant to be heard in my sing-song voice)

Jaime and Matt had scoped out our location ahead of time, where they met a man who explained that many couples carve their name into the bamboo trees…so he lent them his knife and we found their carving! (read: Matt found it. Jaime and I were lost six times by this point)

Here’s that adoration I was talking about…you can just feel it.

Congratulations, Jaime & Matt! Your heartfelt love and intense connection put such a smile on my face after our shoot. I think the world of you both and look forward to the wedding…I can’t stop thinking of ideas for us!

Love,
Stacy
Naples Wedding Photographer, Set Free Photography™

]]> http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/jaime-matt-engaged-naples-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/feed/ 2 Family photos celebrating the engagement of Sharon & Jason Fort Myers Wedding Photographer, Set Free Photography http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/family-photos-celebrating-the-engagement-of-sharon-jason-fort-myers-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/ http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/family-photos-celebrating-the-engagement-of-sharon-jason-fort-myers-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:55:09 +0000 stacy http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/?p=3545 Sharon and I have known each other since high school–we performed on the dance team together (shout out to the Danstars!) and the Pom Squad (hey, hey Starettes!!). So, it was quite a thrill when she contacted me from our hometown of Chicago and inquired about family/engagement photos right here in Fort Myers, where her fiance’s family lives. It was a 16 year reunion and Sharon still looks the same, with her sparkling blue eyes and completely flawless skin. Um, Sharon: May I have the name of your facial cream? ‘Cause you don’t have any wrinkles and I will need to get my hands of some of that!

We started things off at the studio, where we captured these precious smiles:

Then we went on location to a field in North Fort Myers, where we had the most fun capturing true love, family, and the innocence of sweet young girls:

Thank you, Sharon, Jason, Ali & Ana for a lovely afternoon! Congratulations on your engagement and upcoming wedding…I couldn’t be happy for you and your families!
Much Love & Affection,
Stacy

p.s. Stand Up and Cheer For Rich South Varsity! (had to!)

]]> http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/family-photos-celebrating-the-engagement-of-sharon-jason-fort-myers-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/feed/ 2 Carissa & Jon: engaged! Naples Wedding Photographer, Set Free Photography http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/carissa-jon-engaged-naples-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/ http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/carissa-jon-engaged-naples-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/#comments Sat, 07 Jan 2012 17:46:46 +0000 stacy http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/?p=3504 Lovely, lovely, lovely…that is what comes to mind when I think of Carissa and Jon’s engagement session. Styled by the fabulously talented Stephanie Meiser of Along Came Stephanie, the shoot was romantic & sweet with a touch of vintage glamour. Enjoy!

Little Miss Alexandra added a ray of sunshine to the shoot! What a beauty she is!

Congratulations on your engagement, Carissa & Jon! Looking forward to working with you over the next several months…you two are going to make an incredibly gorgeous bride and groom!

Love,
Stacy
Naples Wedding Photographer, Set Free Photography™

]]> http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/carissa-jon-engaged-naples-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/feed/ 1 engaged to be married: Mike & Julie Fort Myers Wedding Photographer, Set Free Photography http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/engaged-to-be-married-mike-julie-fort-myers-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/ http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/engaged-to-be-married-mike-julie-fort-myers-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/#comments Fri, 25 Nov 2011 16:46:33 +0000 stacy http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/?p=3412 I met Mike and Julie for the first time at our session and the connection was instant–Mike is a fellow photographer/videographer and clearly Julie has creativity and art in her soul. Photographing them was ridiculously fun: they were romantically sweet and completely comfortable in front of the camera. I could have followed them around and snapped pictures of them all day!

This shoot was styled by Stephanie, of Along Came Stephanie…thank you for making Mike & Julie’s wardrobe so fabulous, Stephanie!

Congratulations, Mike & Julie…I hope your New York wedding is a dream come true.
Love,
Stacy
Fort Myers Wedding Photographer, Set Free Photography

]]> http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/engaged-to-be-married-mike-julie-fort-myers-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/feed/ 0 Allison & Jake: fun with s’mores! Naples Wedding Photographer, Set Free Photography http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/allison-jake-fun-with-smores-naples-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/ http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/allison-jake-fun-with-smores-naples-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/#comments Fri, 16 Sep 2011 18:19:21 +0000 stacy http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/?p=3160 I felt like I walked into a dream when Allison and Jake met me for their engagement shoot and I saw their utterly fabulous set up. Allison’s Mom, Brenda knew that the couple loves to enjoy s’mores together…so she set up a picnic for them incorporating all of the s’more elements, and to top it all off, she hand-carved a tree stump with their names on it. She carved it herself! I marvel at her vision and dedication to making such an amazing scene come to life with the joy and love shared by Allison and Jake. I’m kinda speechless.

They thought of everything…they even made the roasting sticks fabulous!

Even the matches were adorable…swoon.

The chemistry between these two is so sweet…their love is full of joy, and is felt by everyone in their presence. I can’t wait for the wedding!

Jake and Allison: You are adorable and so in love…you just completely belong together! I had the most fun photographing you two.

Brenda hand-carved this, too…such impressive handiwork!

Allison & Jake:
I am counting down the days until your wedding–I can’t wait to photograph you again! Thank you allowing me to capture sweet romance and for loving s’mores!
Love,
Stacy
Set Free Photography, Naples Photographer

]]> http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/allison-jake-fun-with-smores-naples-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/feed/ 2 Jessica & Jason: engaged Fort Myers Photographer, Set Free Photography http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/jessica-jason-engaged-fort-myers-photographer-set-free-photography/ http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/jessica-jason-engaged-fort-myers-photographer-set-free-photography/#comments Wed, 07 Sep 2011 15:23:44 +0000 stacy http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/?p=3139 Jason and Jessica couldn’t be more perfect for one another…their chemistry, affection and the ease that they feel around each other made their engagement session incredibly fun. I felt like a kid in a candy store as I snapped these images!

These two have been apart over the last year and their long-distance relationship has included letters, long phone calls and visits…so we incorporated these elements into out session. Love!

Jessica’s Dad made these tin can phones:

I love this playful moment where the tin can phones came in handy for pulling Jason closer…

Jess always has a letter in progress for Jason…how romantic!

We loved the way the sun was filtered by the Spanish Moss under this tree, but a cloud passed over the sun before we could get our shot…we called it quits after waiting for over 10 minutes and headed for the car…and wouldn’t ya know it, the sun popped out just after we hit the parking lot! Without hesitation, Jason and Jess ran for the tree and I snapped this…I love that they were really running with a purpose!

I am so glad we ran back because this is one of my favorite shots ever in the entire history of Set Free Photography:

In keeping with the theme of a long-distance relationship, suitcases were a must for our shoot. Jess and Jay are usually packing or unpacking from one of their visits and I was thrilled to have these vintage suitcases available…thank you, Josh Comer!

I am in love with this image…it’s like I can hear Jason’s laughter.

Jess and Jay:
You two are so fabulous…after all of the schedule challenges we overcame to get these images, I couldn’t be happier that we shot on this exact day, and at this exact time. Everything came together perfectly, beautifully, spectacularly! I am counting the days until the wedding when I will have the pleasure of photographing you again.

All my love,
Stacy
Naples Photographer, Set Free Photography™

]]> http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/jessica-jason-engaged-fort-myers-photographer-set-free-photography/feed/ 3 Richard & Shavana: engaged http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/richard-shavana-engaged/ http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/richard-shavana-engaged/#comments Thu, 18 Aug 2011 17:42:01 +0000 stacy http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/?p=3010 Richard and Shavana recently had a studio engagement shoot and rocked our newest backdrop…kicking it off is my very favorite picture of these two, eyes closed and full of emotion:

What a fun couple…Richard and Shavana work at competing cellular phone companies and so we thought their engagement shoot wouldn’t be complete without a little cell phone fun:

Congratulations on your engagement, Richard and Shavana! I can’t wait for the wedding next month–it’s going to be beautiful!
Love,
Stacy
Set Free Photography, Fort Myers Wedding Photographer

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Bethany’s friend made this tent based on a design that we found in a photograph from my new obsession, pinterest.com. The tent was perfect!

We found a great bridge to shoot on:

…and we ended the shoot in the water. I loved every minute of this engagement session! Thank you, Bethany and Jason for being willing to get wet!

Congratulations, you two! The way you light each other up is so beautiful and sweet…Jason, your smile is contagious and Bethany, your beauty is astounding! We can’t wait for the wedding.
Love,
Stacy & Brandon
Set Free Photography™

]]> http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/engaged-bethany-jason/feed/ 1 love + red sox = Brittany & Daniel Fort Myers Wedding Photographer, Set Free Photography http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/love-red-sox-brittany-daniel-fort-myers-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/ http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/love-red-sox-brittany-daniel-fort-myers-wedding-photographer-set-free-photography/#comments Fri, 13 May 2011 21:48:36 +0000 stacy http://www.setfreephotography.com/blog/?p=2570 I was thrilled when I found out that my engagement session with Brittany & Daniel would be at the ultimate location for three Red Sox fans: The Red Sox spring training stadium, City of Palms Park! They completely rocked my lens with their jerseys and their sweet puppy Lyla, who was also representing Boston! Yes!

Lyla, after I met you, I actually considered running out and looking for a dog just like you. You are that cute!

Empty stands are perfect for cuddling!


Thank you, Daniel and Brittany for bringing a baseball! I can’t imagine a better way to photograph Britt’s gorgeous engagement ring:

You two were made for each other…I l-o-v-e the way you interact! Your connection speaks for itself…and is such a joy to photograph!

Britt & D: Happy sneak peek, lovebirds! I can’t wait for the wedding; what a gorgeous couple you are! Thank you so much for this fun shoot–I have been smiling all afternoon while sifting through your pictures. If you were here right now I would hug you, seriously.
Love,
Stacy

Set Free Photography™

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