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

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™

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!)

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™

Brittany rocked a Galina Signature Gown, and her shoes are none other than Vera Wang.

Personalized hanger fromEtsy , and rings from Dunkin’s Diamonds.

Brittany is unbelievably gorgeous…everyone agreed that she was the most beautiful bride they had ever seen.

Brittany’s Mom wrote her a special note and presented her with pearls…tears flowed as Brittany was taken by surprise:

Next, we were off to the Burrough’s Home, where Daniel awaits the “first look” meeting with Brittany. There, we found a card from Daniel and Britt took quiet moment to read it (sigh…):

Here she comes!!

Oh, the emotion…these tears of joy remind me of why I love weddings so much. For this moment right here:

And for the moments that follow; like when the groom takes in his bride’s beauty and is utterly speechless:

My favorite photo of the day:

Gorgeous florals by Fort Myers Express Floral:

The very lovely bridal party! I love the purple bridesmaid dresses agains the yellow house–stunning!

Escorted by her father, Brittany walks down the long Burrough’s home aisle…I love the dramatic scene at this venue!

The joy and exhilaration here is so evident, it makes my heart sing!

Cake by Publix Bakery:

First Dance:

Daniel’s father had everyone riveted with his words:

Father/daughter, mother/son…can’t you tell how much this couple is and has been loved by their parents?

Ending things with a little fun:

Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Meyer! You are beautiful on the inside and out, and so inspiring to be around. Your love, your deep connection and respect for one another leave me no doubt that your bond will be celebrated and admired for years to come. Thank you for inviting Brandon and I to capture these memories, and for your grace upon us. We look forward to a lifetime of friendship with you and your families.
Love,
Stacy & Brandon
Fort Myers Wedding Photographer, Set Free Photography™

Vendor List:
Venue: The Burrough’s Home
Dress: Galina Signature Gown”>Galina Signature for David’s Bridal
Shoes: Vera Wang for David’s Bridal
Veil: David’s Bridal
Flowers: Fort Myers Express Floral
Rings: Dunkin’s Diamonds
Catering: Center Plates
Cake: Publix
Tux Rental: Men’s Wearhouse
Bridesmaid Dresses: Vera Wang for David’s Bridal
Hair: Brittany of Blush
DJ: New Beginnings

The dress, ohhhh the dress. I have never wanted to try on a wedding dress more than this utterly amazing, heart stopping, beautifully designed masterpiece by Pronovias. Jess had to go through many-a-dresses to find this one and it was absolutely perfect for her in every way.

Stunning florals by Ballantine Flowers..featuring my favorite flower: the ranunculus!

Jessica’s shoes are none other than Enzo Angiolini, and her personalized hanger was purchased on Etsy.

Rings by the one and only Diamond District…shout out to our friends, Jason & Todd!

As Jess was getting ready, her very special gift to Jason was being delivered & opened…Brandon caught his reaction (love!):

The entire wedding was at Paseo…I am officially in love with this property!

Jessica, you are beyond stunning; you are a vision of beauty and joy! As I review your images, all I can think about is how truly inspired I am by your style, your confidence, and your grace. It is so clear that you are a woman that has been loved, affirmed, and set free to be everything you were made for. I sincerely admire you!

Meanwhile, the guys thought it would be fun to get a quick workout in…what else would they be doing right before a wedding?

Boys…we can never understand them, but this is why we love them:

attack!

If I could go back in time and pick out a boutonnierre for Brandon at our wedding, it would be this one:

Down the aisle she goes…it was tearful, joyful and altogether moving to see the love surrounding Jess and Jay.

This is my favorite:

Jay, I was going to sell you out here and point out your tears but I really don’t think that you would feel “sold out” by that…because even though you are a guy’s guy with all that swagger that women swoon over, your adoration for Jessica is never down played or hidden. You wear it right on your sleeve and make her feel like the only girl in the world (cue Rhianna). Truly, that is what I think when you look at Jessica…like she is the only girl in your world. It’s in your eyes, across your smile, and in your touch when you hold her. I can’t think of two people more perfect for each other than the two of you!

Along with the tears, there were lots of smiles and laughter:

Mr & Mrs DeBo!

I have to say: Jessica didn’t miss a single detail, even down to Jason’s socks. Wow! You rock the socks, Jay!

After the ceremony, it just poured down rain…so we were confined to a small area in Paseo next to the beauty parlor. We decided to have a little fun with it:

The reception room took my breath away. These are sooo my colors!

Some fun photo booth props:

Ah-mazing candy bar…this is off the charts awesome!

Cupcakes by Gracie’s Cupcakes at Bell Tower in Fort Myers.

First dance…swirl that dress, girl! You are a vision out of every little girl’s dream!

Father-daughter, mother-son dances…they were as emotional as the entire day: full of laughter and tears.

Ending the evening with some fun photo booth pictures, Jess and Jason (his & hers):

I could post pictures all day long of these two, but I guess we have to draw the line when we hit over 50. What can I say?!

Jessica and Jason: I love you. Truly, I do…I love you both and I am confident that you two will have a long and blessed marriage filled with life’s joys and triumphs. I am so glad to have been part of your wedding day and to witness your true love for one another as you said your vows. Brandon and I couldn’t have enjoyed ourselves more–thank you for making us feel like guests and friends while we snapped your pictures. I miss you and hope you realize that you will have visitors in your new home! We are seriously planning a trip and I hope to see you every time you are back in Florida for a visit. All my best to you both, along with hugs and sloppy kisses.

Love,
Stacy & Brandon
Fort Myers Wedding Photographers, Set Free Photography

Vendor List:
Venue: Paseo
Dress: Pronovias
Hair & Makeup: Studio RK
Florals: Ballantine Flowers
Shoes: Enzo Angiolini
Rings: Diamond District
Hair Flower and Garter: Rosebud Lips
Bridesmaid Dresses: J Crew
Suits: Tommy Hilfiger for Macy’s
Banners: Etsy and Orlando Scrapbooks
Table Numbers & Cupcake Toppers: IE Creations on Etsy
Cupcakes: Gracie’s Cupcakes
DJ: DJ Morph

Allison’s dress was a gorgeous Sottero & Midgley:

Incredibly beautiful florals by Helen with JH Designs:

Allison’s gifts to her bridesmaids were the most beautiful heart-shaped Swarovski necklaces. I loved them!

Time to get dressed!

I love seeing Allison’s bridesmaids’ reflection in the mirror…I felt like we were all watching Cinderella get ready for the ball–it was that magical!

Allison, you are stunning! Breathtaking! David Frohmberg at Faces by Frohmberg did such an amazing job with Allison’s makeup…her makeup looked this good all night long, even after tears. I stand in awe!

I have always wanted a sister…and never was I reminded of this more than when I saw Angela and Allison together. They are best friends and their bond literally brought me to tears!

Allison and her siblings are so clearly loved and adored by their parents…this is one of my favorite images:

Jake and the handsome guys:

Loving parents:

Allison & Jake were married at Emmanuel Lutheran in Naples:

Rose petals were prepared to shower the newly married Mrs. and Mr. W on their way out of the church:

Fun with the bridal party! Their interactions & laughter were so easy to photograph…not to mention the gorgeous pop of blue! Love!

And down to the bride and groom…no words are necessary to narrate these:

Quail West is a phenomenal place for wedding photos. I was like a kid in a candy store at every turn!

Allison and Jake’s reception room was incredibly gorgeous and full of thoughtful detail. I was delighted by the handmade party favors in the shape of a bride & groom, the stunning uplighting from Jim at A DJ With Class, and centerpieces from JH Designs. It all came together and perfectly reflected Allison’s elegance and Jake’s grace. This room could not have been any more perfect!

Lovely first dance as husband and wife:

Heartfelt speeches…these brought me to tears and also had everyone laughing!

The cherished father-daughter and mother-son dances. They get me every time:

After the dance, Jake’s mom, Kate took a moment to love on her son and new daughter…I love this picture.

Brandon stepped outside to capture Allison and Jake’s wedding sunset…I love seeing the moon!

Allison and her Mom shared a special dance..their bond is beautiful and of course there were more tears! I need waterproof mascara for this much crying!

Allison and Jake weren’t far from each other all night long…I kept finding them together on the dance floor. It was so very romantic!

And they had some fun droppin’ it low (find the guest that went all the way down to the flo’!

And we ended the evening with a perfect sparkler send-off:

Congratulations, Allison & Jake! Your wedding day was a perfect fairy tale, and we are honored & privileged to have been a part of it. The joy and love that your families share was such a pleasure to witness and photograph…I have no doubt that you will carry on the legacy of love and affection to your children and future generations! Thank you for being so sweetly in love, and for rocking each and every picture with your dazzling smile (Allison), and your gaze of adoration (Jake). You two are absolutely meant for one another and we love you!

Brandon & Stacy
Set Free Photography, Naples Wedding Photographers

Vendor List:
Hair & Makeup: Salon Tease! Hair by Sir Daniel and Makeup by David Frohmberg
Dress: Sottero & Midgley
DJ: A DJ With Class
Florals: JH Designs
Tux: Men’s Wearhouse
Church: Emmanuel Luthern
Reception: Quail West
Cake: Quail West
Rings: Jared

Hair and Makeup by Keeley at Studio RK salon, located in Fort Myers. They are amazing…you can find me there for hair and nails every other week! Visit their website and download a coupon for your first visit by clicking here: www.studiorksalon.com

Thank you for stopping by the blog today!
Love,
Stacy

Fort Myers Photographer, Set Free Photography™

We found this palm tree stump on the side of the road (read: it was heavy!) and after it dried out, we scraped out the middle and nestled a blanket inside for the perfect little sleepy hollow:

This is perfection, in all of about 8 pounds:

This chair is a piece of my new living room and I decided that Cash belonged on it for a picture. It was risky, but he can be trusted without a diaper!

In keeping with tradition, we photographed Cash on his Pam’s mink, just as she was photographed on her mother’s mink as a newborn.

I can never get enough of newborns! Thank you for stopping by the blog today!

Jim & Pam:
Thank you for the opportunity to photograph baby Cash and for all of the snuggles and kisses that you let me pour out all over him. I will always remember the day that you told me Cash was on his way, and I have never been happier for two of my treasured friends. I love your family and am so happy to be a part of your lives. Congratulations again!
Love,
Stacy

Set Free Photography™, Fort Myers Photographer

And the timeless leather cover book featuring Lisa & Carlos…I am in love with these thick, rounded pages, and the library book spine. My favorite thing about this specific leather choice is that no book will ever look the same, as it will take on it’s own character due it’s hand finished aging technique.

I hope your eyes have enjoyed perusing the beauty of hand-crafted, finished artwork. Thank you for stopping by!
Love,
Stacy
Set Free Photography, Fort Myers Photographer