Night Before Their Intimate Beach Destination Wedding

Couples Session | New Smyrna Beach, Florida

Sam & Burke decided to have a beautiful destination wedding on New Smyrna Beach in Florida. The wedding party got to Florida the day before the wedding and we all spent it having a party on the beach, tossing the football around, and avoiding the water because although it’s gorgeous, New Smyrna's other name is the “shark attack capital of the world”. After a shark-free day on the beach, we walked to the local fish house, had a bite to eat with everyone, and then snuck away for a quick 10-minute photoshoot to capture those last rays of sunlight.

We love doing a little night before the wedding shoot because it just captures the happy, giddiness that of “OHMYGOD. WE ARE GETTING MARRIED!!!” feeling!! It also gives the couple some not-so-formal pictures at the ceremony location. Especially, if it is a destination wedding or elopement where you may not be back in that location for a minute. Sam wore an absolutely adorable white dress which was giving just a slight “bride” look which was perfect.

Also, CAN WE TALK ABOUT THE HAIR?? Sam and Burke's hair blowing in the ocean breeze is what dreams are made of!

Here are some kind words from Sam about working with us:

“Sydney and Brayden did the most amazing job on all of our wedding photos. From our engagement pictures to bridals to the wedding day, we absolutely loved working with them. One of the best things about working with Brayden and Sydney is how comfortable they make you feel. Through every photo session, they had us laughing and engaging with each other, which makes for the most effortless photos. I love that while Brayden shoots, Sydney helps pose, fix hair, and crack jokes. The two of them are a perfect team. They truly have a talent for allowing you to be yourself, while also giving helpful cues and poses. I loved how helpful and professional they were with the whole process. They answered our questions about good locations for specific times of the year and even helped me figure out what colors would be best to wear. These two know their stuff, and they genuinely want you to not only have amazing photos but to also have the best experience. We had so much fun and I love that all of our photos show that. We have received so many compliments on them for months and months since our wedding. The photos that we took with them captured some of the most special times of our lives and I could not be more thrilled with the result. I recommend them to everyone I know and I would rebook them again in a heartbeat!”