S&D
A Downtown love
Working with Savannah and Diego to plan their beautiful downtown Tampa engagement session was an absolute dream! The weather was perfect, and while the dresses Savannah chose were stunning, nothing compares to how radiant these two are together.
Every wedding experience I offer includes a complimentary engagement session. That means I didn't just have the pleasure of photographing Savannah and Diego once—I get to capture their love all over again when they tie the knot in 2028!
An engagement session should never feel like an added stressor. It should be effortless, relaxed, and fun. That’s why I handle the heavy lifting for my couples. You share your vision, send me all your inspiration, and I get straight to work finding the ideal backdrop. Once we narrow down dates, I coordinate directly with the location to secure permits, manage fees, and ensure everything is set for a seamless shoot day.
For this session, we shot at Le Méridien in Downtown Tampa, which is easily one of my favorite venues. As a photographer, building strong relationships with local venues is essential to ensuring a smooth experience for my clients. The team at Le Méridien is always wonderful to work with, and I’m actually returning soon to capture an elopement there—I can't wait to shoot this location in a whole new way!
A Quick Tip for Shooting at Le Méridien Tampa:
If you're considering this venue for your session, keep in mind that they require a $200 permit fee for one hour of shooting. This grants access to both the classic, Pinterest-famous elevators on the second floor and the iconic exterior steps and columns.
Pro tip: Always pay the fee! Some photographers risk shooting on the steps without a permit, but security is strict and will ask you to leave. In fact, even when I step inside with couples to cool off and grab water with my camera packed away, staff will politely keep an eye out to ensure no sneaky photos are taken on the steps. I completely respect it—they have a job to do and they do it well.
If you have your heart set on shooting at Le Méridien, the permit fee is 100% worth it. You'll get incredible photos and a stress-free experience from start to finish!
