Esther Louise Photography Journal

the bornfleth family

esther louise — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:07:33 +0000

I recently had the honor of photographing another incredibly talented photographer Aaron and his beautiful family. Here is just a little peek at their beautiful family. Aren’t his kids adorable?

beautiful things

esther louise — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:25:40 +0000

There are lots of beautiful things to come, including more from this amazing vow renewal. You’ll have to wait and be patient for the rest but until then enjoy this little teaser of the stunning Sophia.

Erin & Mike’s wedding weekend part two

esther louise — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:32:39 +0000

After the beautiful ceremony and intimate celebration on Friday night, it was time for a big party on Saturday night. Most of the guests arrived to the Yacht Starship expecting a wedding ceremony. After they had arrived and were mingling on the deck Mike walked out and said he had an announcement to make. He did a great job keeping a straight and somber face while he told everyone that there was not going to be a wedding taking place that day. He took a nice big pause and a big sip of his drink as everyone waited, then introduced his new wife and said let the party begin because they had already gotten married the night before. It was a gorgeous night on the water and guests enjoyed dinner by candlelight, cigars, and dancing on the deck.

Here’s a peek at their special celebration.

Congratulations again Erin and Mike! I’m so happy for you both!

Erin & Mike’s wedding weekend

esther louise — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:23:53 +0000

Today I’m going to share part one of this fun wedding weekend. This wonderful couple decided to surprise their close friends and family by having their wedding ceremony at their rehearsal dinner. They said their vows by the waterfront at sunset in an intimate and sweet ceremony. Even the bridal party was surprised when they arrived to get ready and found out they weren’t going to a rehearsal, but the real thing. Their ceremony was full of laughter and tears and followed by an intimate dinner at the Rusty Pelican.

Here are a few of my favorites from their surprise ceremony, stay tuned tomorrow for their nautical reception on the yacht starship.

Shannon & Steve’s park wedding

esther louise — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 20:42:38 +0000

Shannon and Steve recently said their vows in curtis hixon park in a beautiful sunset ceremony. There was a wonderful cool breeze during their intimate park ceremony where their closest friends and family stood with them as they said their vows. They got married on their four year anniversary together and we started out by taking some pictures on Davis Island where they fell in love taking walks along the water and flying Steve’s plane.

Here are a few of my favorites from their special day

isn’t she lovely?

Dress: Nicole Miller

Ceremony: Curtis Hixon Park

Reception: Mise en Place

Mindy & Al are married!

esther louise — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 04:52:06 +0000

This beautiful couple recently exchanged vows under the shade of trees in veterans park in Gulfport. The day was full of tears of joy, laughter, and dancing. Oh was there dancing. Even the bride’s grandma knew how to boogie. They share a sweet love, one I can tell is just going to get better and better with time.

Congratulations again Mindy & Al, it was an honor to capture these special memories for you. And many thanks again to my dear friend Lydia for always believing in me and for the high honor of recommendation to your family.

Erin & Mike’s engagement session

esther louise — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 20:20:53 +0000

This beautiful and fun couple is getting married in just a few short weeks. I’m so excited that I’ll be there to capture their wedding weekend, in the mean time here are some of my favorites from their engagement session in Tampa.

Amanda & Chris are married!

esther louise — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 18:20:47 +0000

Such a beautiful wedding and a fun bunch at the reception. Amanda and Chris are so wonderful together and there was such a sense of joy and pride as both of their families joined together in celebration. They had an amazing live band and all of their guests danced the night away with them.

Here are a few of my favorites from their day

Vendors:

Ceremony: Hyde Park Presbyterian

Reception: Tampa Yacht Club

Flowers: The Potting Shed

bridal beauty

esther louise — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:36:49 +0000

There’s something about the way the light softens in the early afternoon and the glow of a bride that takes my breath away every time.

More of this beauty coming soon.

Jessica & Shane’s Naples wedding

esther louise — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 20:17:13 +0000

What an incredible couple and an incredible day. Every last little detail of their day was well thought out and personal, every part of it reflected who they are. Shane and Jessica are both scientists so they used beakers and test tubes for their table numbers and vases. The cake toppers were hand sculpted out of clay, there were creative fun photo booth props and beautiful thoughtful gifts to each other. They are a couple that just radiate joy when they are together and it was an absolute honor to be there to capture their love and the beginning of a beautiful life together.

Here are a few of my favorites from their special day…

Vendors:

Ceremony & Reception Location: The Quarry

Cake: Publix

DJ: DJ Dayve