As a photographer I am so grateful for occasions to capture beauty, love and the amazing details that bring elegance to a wedding. It is truly a privilege to serve as a second photographer for weddings. It provides me with the opportunity to embrace the wedding, atmosphere of love and capture the special moments that might be more behind the scenes. I am always grateful for Stephanie A. Smith and photographing with her is an absolute treasure.
This glamorous South Tampa wedding at the Tampa Yacht and Country Club proved to be a amazing evening for epic photographs. Katie and Drew are an amazing couple who simply glowed with love. Katie's one of a kind couture dress, stunning smile and elegance made her the center of attention the entire day. All eyes were on this beautiful bride as she walked down the aisle, vowed her love to Drew and danced the night away under the stars. Working with Stephanie on this special wedding I was given specific assignments. I was to photograph the gorgeous details of the reception venue, Tampa Yacht and Country Club and capture moments of the reception. The flowers, cake and outdoor tent were stunning. Exotic flowers of pink, coral and mint succulents created an eloquent atmosphere and scented the air with their natural perfume. Beautiful tulips and ferns draped the grand fireplace as friends and family celebrated the union of an amazing couple. The cake adorned with orchids and grooms cake made such a statement with their beloved dog portrayed in frosting. The reception was a grand event with a live band providing lively music. This wedding even had its own custom cigars being wrapped as the sunset over the bay. A highlight of the night was when the Bride and Groom shared a special moment together, forehead to forehead. I believe time stopped during that moment as true love wrote a chapter into this couples life.
I am so very thankful to have photographed this timeless, elegant and romantic wedding. To view photographs from the entire wedding I encourage you to read Stephanie A Smith's blog.
Photography: Stephanie A. Smith Photography
Secondary Photographer: Rising Lotus Photography
Reception: Tampa Yacht and Country Club
Wedding Dress: Angel Sanchez
Wedding Shoes: Kate Spade
Bridesmaids Dresses: Jim Hjelm sold at Bella Bridesmaids
Hair and Makeup : Cindy LePere and Jess Waldrop
Band : Momentum Party Band
Planner : Gloria Howell
Videographer : Randall Productions