Tatyana and Ethan
LOCATIONS:
Beer Can Island – Longboat Key, Florida
Anna Marie Island, Florida
Introduction:
Fun-loving couple Tatyana and Ethan are planning their wedding on Florida’s Longboat Key next March, but they also wanted to use this beautiful destination for their engagement session. They both love going fishing together and being by the beach, as well as hanging out with their cute dog, Ollie. So we tried to incorporate some of these elements into their casual Florida engagement session, as well as their save-the-date for next year.
We had originally scheduled in the engagement session for Friday evening, but due to really bad weather, we had to postpone it until the Saturday. We got lucky with an incredible sunset and not too many other people out and about, although the skies did open for a short drenching!
A romantic silhouette portrait of the newly engaged couple during their sunset e-session in Longboat Key
Anna Maria Island Engagement Shoot:
We began the afternoon at gorgeous Anna Maria Island for some intimate couple portraits along its tree-lined walkways. I grabbed both black and white and color shots of the couple embracing here, as well as a few with Olly standing loyally beside his owners.
We also captured some shots on a wooden boardwalk leading down to the beach, with Ollie playfully posing on his hind legs. I particularly liked the creative portrait we got here with Olly looking into the camera while Tatyana and Ethan stole a kiss behind.
Both Tatyana and Ethan were really comfortable in front of the camera and didn’t need much prompting when it came to flirting or displaying their chemistry. They really bounced off each other when it came to joking around, making it a lot of fun to work with them.
A sophisticated black and white portrait of Tatyana, Ethan and their dog Olly during their Anna Maria Island e-session
A close up shot as Ethan kisses Tatyana affectionately during their engagement session on Anna Maria Island
An intimate, black and white shot of Ethan kissing Tatyana on beautiful Anna Maria Island in Florida
Tatyana and Ethan look lovingly into each other's eyes on a shaded walkway of Anna Maria Island
Tatyana and Ethan with their cute dog Olly on one of Anna Maria Island's leafy walking trails
Capturing an intimate moment between Tatyana and Ethan during their whimsical island e-session on Anna Maria
A cute shot of Tatyana and Ethan's dog Olly standing on his hind legs between them during their island e-session
A black and white shot of Tatyana, Ethan and their dog Olly on a wooden boardwalk of Anna Maria Island in Florida
A creative shot of Olly looking into the camera while Tatyana and Ethan sneak a kiss behind
Tatyana and Ethan embrace while looking out across the ocean during their Anna Maria Island e-session
A black and white portrait of Tatyana and Ethan embracing in the sand dunes of Anna Maria Island
A creative, close-up portrait of Tatyana and Ethan during their romantic, beachside e-session on Anna Maria Island
Beer Can Island, Longboat Key, Florida:
We then headed down to Beer Can Island, which is the northernmost in Longboat Key. Tatyana and Ethan changed into soft, pastel attire, giving the shots quite a whimsical feel. We captured some intimate embraces and photos walking hand-in-hand along the white sands, as well as some intimate black and white portraits.
There were a few shots they had specifically requested, including a silhouette against the setting sun and images incorporating their wedding date written on a small blackboard. They also wanted to get creative with a portrait reflected in a pair of sunglasses on the beach, so we captured this before the light got too low.
We were so lucky with the sunset, with the sky transforming all hues of pinks and oranges, right before a rain storm moved in to drench us for five minutes. But Tatyana and Ethan were real sports and decided to stay out until it passed, before capturing some final nighttime couple portraits using off-camera flash.
Capturing a tender moment between Tatyana and Ethan during their intimate e-session on Beer Can Island in Longboat Key
A creative shot of Tatyana and Ethan's "save the date" for their wedding next March in Longboat Key
Capturing the reflection of Tatyana and Ethan in a pair of sunglasses on the beach at Beer Can Island
A romantic silhouette portrait of the newly engaged couple during their sunset e-session in Longboat Key
A black and white shot of Tatyana and Ethan walking hand-in-hand along the sands of Beer Can Island
A romantic portrait of the newly engaged couple embracing at sunset during their Longboat Key e-session
Tatyana and Ethan look lovingly at each other during a stunning sunset on the beach of Beer Can Island
A creative, close-up shot showcasing Tatyana's engagement ring as she embraces Ethan on Beer Can Island
A portrait of Tatyana and Ethan against a moody, dusk sky at Longboat Key's Beer Can Island
Capturing a special moment between the newly engaged couple in black and white during their island e-session in Florida
Tatyana and Ethan kiss while holding their save-the-date for their wedding next March in Longboat Key
A creative, off-camera flash shot of Ethan lifting Tatyana into the air in Florida's Longboat Key
A close-up nighttime portrait of Tatyana and Ethan to end their romantic e-session on Beer Can Island
It was a lot of fun working with Tatyana, Ethan and Ollie on this Longboat Key engagement session, even if we were all soaked through by the end of it! I wish them all the best as they make their final preparations for their wedding next March at the Longboat Key Club and Resort.