A few weeks ago I was at Kristin and Jason's wedding celebration as they were married at the First United Methodist Church in Sarasota. The church's decor and natural light was a fresh inspiration for photography. It is a delight to work as a wedding photographer in such beautiful churches filled with history and beauty. When Kristin arrived at the wedding venue, Jason was already waiting inside. The ceremony celebrated at United Methodist Church was fantastic, the photographs I took of it definitely have a "love is in the air" vibe to them. Kristin and Jason interacted freely with the guest at the reception venue, which was held at the University Park Country Club in Sarasota. The atmosphere at the reception was perfect for entertaining the guests. I began searching for moments that would help to tell the story of the day. Everyone loves a good fall wedding, and I'm no exception. It was a lovely sunny day, which was really nice to see, and made the photographs really sing. All the guests were keen not to miss the speeches. The speeches are a great part of the wedding and a joy to photograph as a wedding photographer. The evening began and the DJ definitely pulled it off, the wedding floor got crowded while the newlyweds were showing off their best moves. Thank you Kristin and Jason for letting me be a part of your day and thank you so much for the sweet words you left for us on WeddingWire! Enjoy some of the photos and video slideshow of their day below. If you are looking for a professional wedding photographer in the Sarasota or Bradenton Florida area, we can help! We are Tampa Bay's only husband and wife team that offers you photography and harp music for weddings...don't wait, contact us today! "Wow! I was planning an out of town wedding which can be tricky. But Photo Harp was hands down the easiest and most efficient vendor we had! From even the early days of emailing, he would always respond within the hour, usually in a few minutes. He answered my laundry list of questions, was flexible with the package we chose, and was able to capture some amazing moments. He was a joy to work with on the big day and we will cherish these photos for the rest of our lives! They are so stunning, some look like magazine editorials, some are traditional family portraits. A wonderful mix! Also, he has a tremendous gift for capturing those candid moments - those might be our favorite photos! Thanks again!" - Kristin Abby and Chris had a fantastic wedding a couple of weeks ago. The couple chose Tampa Firefighters Museum in Downtown Tampa, a perfect location to celebrate their wedding, especially since Chris himself is a firefighter! I hadn't photographed a wedding at Tampa Firefighters Museum before, but photographing there brought out the artist in me so seamlessly. Being a wedding photographer is such a cool job because I get to work with amazing couples in fantastic locations like this. Abby began getting ready for her wedding at Hilton Tampa Downtown so I went along to begin photographing her story. I really enjoy photographing bridal prep as it gives you a chance to get to know the bridal party a little better. My wife Kristen assisted me to photograph Chris's story as it began to unfold at Tampa Firefighters Museum. The couple had a magical first look at the Hilton's plaza. I love first looks as it gives us an opportunity to capture such a special moment and spend some time together taking photos of the couple - freeing up time after the ceremony. After finishing the first look, Abby and Chris were driven to the venue in an elegant Uber. Abby and Chris tied the knot at Tampa Firefighters Museum and it was a emotional ceremony among family and friends as they were delighted by the sounds of the harp as played by my wife, harpist Kristen Elizabeth. Abby and Chris shared some photo moments with the family after the ceremony before proceeding to the reception. The reception was full of energy and laughter. I started photographing the story unfolding as the guests relaxed and mingled. After the joy and laughter of the day, the only thing the guests had not done was dance. So they all took to the dance floor at the sound of some epic tunes by the amazing DJ by CJ. I knew it was going to be a fantastic wedding when Abby and Chris booked us to photograph it and it was a joy to share it with them. Thank you Abby and Chris!!!! Check out some of the photos below while enjoying the beautiful slideshow! If you are looking for a wedding photographer and harpist team in Tampa, Lakeland, or Sarasota area, look no further...contact us today! Last month we had the honor to be the bridal fashion show photographers for the Florida Wedding & Bridal Expo in Lakeland. The wedding fashion show gave the brides attending a peek at some of the most amazing dresses available from Royal Bridal in Brandon, Florida.
Take a peek at the photo gallery of the dresses below. Don't miss out the next bridal expo this spring at the RP Funding center in Lakeland! If you are looking for a wedding or event photographer in Lakeland, Plant City, or all of Tampa Bay area, contact us today! Florida summers....gotta love them....right? (insert sarcastic emoji here hahaha) The heat, the humidity, the rain, the red tide, the flooding, the mosquitoes....the list can go on and on. With that said, due to the crazy weather we have here in Florida during the summer, it's generally a slow season for weddings. So, what do Florida wedding photographers do during the summer? For us is a time to reflect, organize, learn, and improve our skills and processes in order to provide a better photography (and music) experience for our clients!
Here's some cool things that we did during this slow wedding summer season:
As summer ends, we start getting busy again. What's next?
For weddings, this year we have a very busy fall schedule with over 10 weddings between October and December! We are super excited and looking forward to apply the things we worked on this summer and give our clients the best service possible for their wedding day. If you are still looking for a wedding photography team in the Tampa Bay area to help you make your wedding dreams come true, look no further! As a wedding photographer and harp ceremony music duo, we can help you accomplish that. :) Contact us today for a free quote and consultation! |
AuthorJose & Kristen Hoyos, Tampa Bay Area Wedding Photographer and Harpist for Weddings Archives
January 2024
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