Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Sunday, November 26, 2017
Casa Ybel Wedding - Sanibel Island Photographer
Loving all of the amazing weddings we have photographed this fall season! It's been a busy one and has taken us to some amazing locations. Looking forward to sharing a ton of fun wedding highlights over the coming weeks!
This stunning fall wedding on Sanibel Island took place on the lawn at Casa Ybel Resort with their photographs taken on the beach right at this perfectly tropical wedding location.
Thursday, November 16, 2017
Monday, November 13, 2017
Delta Hotel Wedding - Nebraska Photographer
It's wedding season everywhere right now. I am pretty sure October is a beautiful time to get married no matter where you are... And November isn't much different. So with that being said I have been bopping all over for the past 2 months capturing weddings, engagements and a few other fun photo shoots between in every corner of the country.
I had the pleasure of starting October in Naples, Florida with a stunning wedding at Treviso Bay. From there it has been a couple months of going and airplanes and travel and a few adventures. I photographed in one of the most grand and stunning churches in Los Angeles and then to the most quaint little beach ceremony on Boca Grande. This past weekend I was back in the Midwest at one of my favorite locations, the new Delta Hotel in South Sioux City.... Nebraska is starting to get a little cold out and I have to admit I was a bit concerned about this outdoor ceremony, but it was absolutely perfect (and complete with blankets for every guest)!
So with that I have been a little behind on the blogging and the social media, but tons of great weddings and some super unique wedding inspirations to come! Including lots more from this amazing South Sioux City Delta Hotel wedding!!! Check back soon!
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Bellasera Wedding - Naples Photographer
Happy New Year from Impressions Photography! I simply love this time of year. I have already had a dozen calls from couples who just got engaged over the holidays and are ready to talk wedding photography! And anyone who knows me knows, I can talk weddings all day long! From discussions about the different venue options to photo ideas, I love hearing what couples have planned and their ideas for making their wedding day extra special (and their pictures extra special too!).
Bellasera in Naples, Florida is one of those perfect wedding venues that I was just chatting with a couple about earlier today. It's very timeless setting with grand architecture and beautiful areas for a garden wedding. It truly is a must see for couples planning their Naples wedding. And be sure give me a ring when you're ready to chat photography too! I love celebrating with couples throughout SWFL and Bellasera is no exception!!! Happy planning!
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naples wedding
Location:
221 9th St S, Naples, FL 34102, USA
Thursday, October 12, 2017
Saturday, September 30, 2017
Minneapolis Engagement - Midwest Wedding Photographer
Today is a very special day for this adorable couple! Shayli and Paul are getting married in their hometown of Sioux City, Iowa and Impressions Photography will be there to capture every moment of this incredible celebration!
We have been looking forward to capturing this day since we first met Shayli and Paul back in 2016. The couple hired us to photograph both their wedding day and their engagement pictures. For their engagement photographs we met them in Minneapolis and took advantage of a great neighborhood near where they currently live. The architecture and the landscape we found in Minneapolis definitely were a treat to work with... oh and then Shayli and Paul... both so adorable and so very in love, capturing the romance was just simple.
And now finally their wedding day is here! Our gear is all packed and we are ready to photograph and celebrate these two sweethearts! Lots of wedding pictures coming very soon. Be sure and check back and see what amazingness today brings when these two say "I do"!!
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midwest wedding photographer
Location:
Minneapolis, MN, USA
Friday, September 29, 2017
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
50 Weddings Project - Wedding Photography
Checking
in from 35,000 feet! I'm in the air, sipping champagne in first class
and comfortably spread out working on a super glamorous project. Ha! Just dreaming.... Cramped in coach drinking an unknown beverage that they referred
to as "coffee" thumbing this blog post on my phone while my elbows are
in some yoga-like pose pressed into my sides. Thought it would be a
good time for a 50 Weddings Project update....Because let's be honest,
if I'm not questioning why I started this project now, it's safe to say
I'm committed to it!!
If
you're not familiar with the project, it was an idea I had a few years
back to combine my two loves, travel and wedding photography. I'm slowly
but surely making my way around the country attempting to photograph a
wedding in every state. I've just checked Massachusetts off the list and
I'm very excited to be heading to Texas this winter. As a Florida
wedding photographer most of the weddings I have photographed have been
destination weddings, so when I find myself in New England or over on the west coast I can't help but notice how completely different each region
celebrates weddings. Foods, customs, decorations, even the timeline for
how the day unfolds are all different. Of course with the one constant,
love! So if you're planning your Illinois wedding or you are helping a
friend plan for Oregon, count me in! I'm hoping to celebrate with a few
more couples and add even more states to the list soon! Check out the
full list of states on the Impressions Photography website, I'm only half way there, many more to
go!!!
So
traveling on I go. I'll be in Los Angeles, Las Vegas,
Iowa and Florida over the next month (and tentatively squeezing in Philadelphia). A few layovers will have my feet
in some other cities and I imagine I'll find myself in Nebraska and
South Dakota at some point too because who doesn't randomly end up there
from time to time (my Sioux City friends understand). I'm always happy to
offer wedding consultations, engagement pictures or just to catch up
while I'm on the road. Message me if you want to get together!!! Till
then.... Signing off from the sky! ✈️
Chelsi & Dave - helping to check Texas off the list with their wedding this winter! |
Monday, September 25, 2017
Thursday, September 21, 2017
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
Monday, September 18, 2017
Sioux City Wedding - Iowa Photographer
This intimate backyard wedding was simply the best! Heather and Jeff tied the knot at Heather's family home in Sioux City, Iowa. They were joined by 30 close friends and family where they held an outdoor ceremony followed by an evening celebration. The setting was perfect for pictures too. The family lives on the Whispering Creek Golf Course in Sioux City. The course is stunning and offered amazing views and perfect wedding picture backdrops. The day was a bit overcast, but that worked out perfectly offering a soft romantic light for those golf course pictures.
The couple resides in Lincoln, Nebraska where Jeff owns an aquaponics greenhouse. His green thumb was evident in all of their decorations. Flowers covered every inch of the house and even Heather's wedding bouquet was created by Jeff and a surprise for Heather the morning of the wedding. It was definitely a romantic gesture and a unique element that made their day very personal. You can check out Jeff's amazing work and very interesting story of his business on his website at Grow With the Flow
And if you are also planning your backyard wedding in the Sioux City area or any special event, check out Impressions Photography too! I would love to be there to celebrate your love story and to document those special memories and your wedding day!
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Fort Myers Engagement Pictures - Florida Photographer
This Fort Myers engagement session had us all smiles from start to finish! We met Leanne and Elliot in the most adorable and quint little tropical garden near Leanne's family home in Fort Myers. The couple resides in Orlando, but made the trip back home for a wedding planning weekend and so we could capture these very special engagement pictures!
I think we spent the better part of the portrait session laughing! Elliot, who is originally from England, managed to have us all cracking up with his witty comments delivered with a charming British accent. Leanne was all smiles too. We attempted to do a few serious pictures, but that proved to be pretty much impossible!
The couple will be married in Fort Myers next year. I know their wedding day is going to be a blast to photograph. I doubt we will be doing many serious pictures.... but I'm positive they will be a ton of fun to spend the day with! Love that I get to be their wedding photographer!!!
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
After Hurricane Irma - Fort Myers, Florida
While it doesn't take a hurricane for me to go on about how much I love my home state of Florida, it certainly didn't hurt.... I have spent the past week preaching to everyone who will listen how incredible my beloved Florida is and especially my little corner in SWFL. Fort Myers and all of Florida have been making the news throughout the entire country as Hurricane Irma directed her wrath at my people. I skated out a few days before it made landfall and headed to my second home in Iowa. It was an incredibly emotional few days watching the storm from afar and feeling helpless. My list of concerns was endless, from all of the people who stayed behind, my friends, my family (who represent every corner of the state), my modest little home in Fort Myers that I bought when I was 24 years old and have invested my soul into, to the possibility of flooding and storm surge that could ruin a lifetime of memories packaged into that little house. Although I wavered on how eminent I felt it was, even the slimmest possibility of loss seemed overwhelming. Having lived in Florida through hurricanes Charlie and Wilma, I know all too well how devastating a hurricane can be. After Charlie I had friends who were left homeless and all of SWFL suffered through an economy that took years to rebound. Florida felt effects that went on well beyond what the national news covered.
The full extent of damage done by Irma is still unknown, however I am counting my blessings as I write this because my friends and family, as well as their homes, are all safe. My home was a trooper again and kept every shingle in place and the 50 or so trees on my property even managed to stay strong. I definitely feel like prayers were answered.
With most fears behind me and the hurricane having passed I have a very specific request for everyone who wants to offer help. If you want to help Florida, go to Florida.... I mean, not today necessarily unless you are ready to get to work. But in the coming months if not weeks, plan that trip to Florida. Hit the beaches on Sanibel Island, plan that destination wedding for Boca Grande. For over a year after Hurricane Charlie I saw a huge decline in families that were doing beach vacations and clients planning destination weddings. While SWFL had recovered, most businesses had reopened and things looked as stunning as ever, vacationers avoided the region. That had an impact on my business, Impressions Photography, and so many other local business that depend on tourism. As Hurricane Irma has now passed, the clean up efforts will move swiftly. Hotels, such as La Playa in Naples and Tween Waters on Captiva Island have already announced plans to open in the coming days. Our beaches are still stunning, our people are still among the best in the service industry and although our vegetation might be a little more sparse, Florida is still the best vacation destination there is! As I talk to people here in the Midwest, I think there is a misunderstanding about how soon we will be able to welcome tourists again. Florida will be ready quickly. The best thing you can do for Florida is to start planning and go to Florida.
And of course, giving to charities that help hurricane victims is undoubtedly something we should all do. I'm a huge supporter of UNICEF and had the pleasure of participating in their national convention earlier this year. I absolutely trust the organization to do amazingness with every dollar they receive. They will be helping with communities internationally that were effected by Irma. There are tons of other great charities that are working locally too. That financial support, especially for the harder hit areas like the Keys, along with continued tourism will have Florida back in business in no time. #FloridaStrong
I included few pictures I took on Boca Grande just last week. I hear that most of the island withstood the storm and even the Gasparilla Inn which was doing some renovations while I was there looks to have stood strong. I'm photographing a wedding at the Inn in a few weeks I will definitely be reporting back on how everything looks then.
Monday, September 4, 2017
South Seas Resort Wedding - Captiva Island Photographer
Just another spectacular South Seas Island Resort wedding that I have to share! I've had the pleasure of photographing so many great weddings on Sanibel and Captiva Island and I've seen so much great destination wedding inspiration. So for those brides and grooms that are doing a little planning this Labor Day, here is some pretty from one of the best tropical destination wedding locations right here in Southwest Florida. South Seas is stunning and unique. And there are just so many great locations for wedding pictures throughout the property. I've included images from the beach, the golf course and the Kings Crown (the most pristine lawn on Captiva Island). The property is definitely a gem and worth checking out if you are planning a Florida wedding.
And of course as always, take me! I love being a part of South Seas Island Resort weddings. If you have selected this palm tree covered oasis for your day, let's chat about wedding photography! There are tons of great picture spots on the resort property, I would be happy to share my ideas for making your wedding day pictures extra special and unique!
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South Seas Resort wedding
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Thursday, August 24, 2017
Wedding Feature - Le Mars Photographer
If you are planning your wedding (or if you just love everything wedding like I do) you have to spend a little time checking out Borrowed & Blue. It's one of the largest collections of wedding inspiration from around the country. Lots of real weddings including several Impressions Photography events. The most recent to join the featured group is the adorable Mackenzi and Sam who were recently married in Remsen, Iowa with a stunning Le Mars, Iowa reception. They selected a group of both documentary photographs and artistic wedding images to showcase the couples story online. Definitely check it out if you are looking for some amazing Iowa wedding inspiration, this sweet Midwest bride and groom will not disappoint!
Rustic Spring Wedding at Plymouth County Fair Grounds
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
MIT Wedding - Boston Photographer
My love of travel was proven to have no limits this summer. I managed to add new states to my 50 Weddings Project, visit some incredible new places and photograph some of the best weddings. My trip to Boston was to photograph Jaya and Guillermo's wedding weekend and to officially check Massachusetts off of the wedding list! We were able to spend a few days in Cape Cod taking pictures for fun and taking in this super lovely get-away. Then to the city where we toured the historic areas, took an obligatory photo in front of the Cheers bar and ate way too much yummy Boston food.
When it came time for Jaya and Guillermo's pictures we had made a really fun photo game plan. The couple are both doing some pretty amazing graduate work at MIT and the campus is very important to them (and it's also where they met!). So the campus was a must stop for pictures. They are also very interested in science, so in addition to photographs on the MIT campus, the Museum of Science was another great backdrop for pictures. This super smart duo was definitely a treat to photograph. They are both super easy going and just lovely people to be around. It was the best reason to find myself in Boston and the most enjoyable way to spend a Sunday!
When it came time for Jaya and Guillermo's pictures we had made a really fun photo game plan. The couple are both doing some pretty amazing graduate work at MIT and the campus is very important to them (and it's also where they met!). So the campus was a must stop for pictures. They are also very interested in science, so in addition to photographs on the MIT campus, the Museum of Science was another great backdrop for pictures. This super smart duo was definitely a treat to photograph. They are both super easy going and just lovely people to be around. It was the best reason to find myself in Boston and the most enjoyable way to spend a Sunday!
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50 weddings project
Thursday, August 17, 2017
Florida Wedding Planning Trip - Sanibel Island Wedding Photographer
There is no better time to come check out Florida for your destination wedding. Summer deals are always great this time of year, but come September when it's still the off season but all the kiddos have gone back to school those hotel deals get even sweeter!
I stumbled across this great list in the Palm Beach Post listing all of the deals happening now. Get a free night at The Ritz Carlton, Naples or Casa Ybel on Sanibel Island. You can stay at the Edgewater Hotel in Naples and get an extra 20% off of your stay. These are some of the most beautiful wedding destinations in Florida. If you are planning an elopement.... now might just be the time to hop that flight to Florida!!! Or for those couples that are considering the endless options for a Florida destination wedding, a planning trip to SWFL might just be in order!
The Palm Beach Post list includes dozens of great wedding venues throughout Florida all offering summer specials. Every one on the list is a worthy weekend stay and you can easily venture from there to look for the wedding venue that is the best fit for your destination wedding.
Pictured above is one of my absolute favorite spots for a wedding, Casa Ybel Resort on Sanibel Island. The resort is Old Florida meets fine dining... think rustic elegance. It's filled with lush tropical foliage, quaint ponds and of course an amazing stretch of beach that is perfect for a wedding ceremony. I love photographing weddings at this tropical destination.
If you are considering Casa Ybel or any of the amazing properties that the Palm Beach Post listed for your wedding, I would love to chat with you! I love photographing love! And would love to hear your story and see if I can bring something unique to your wedding photography! Shoot me an email impressphoto@cs.com or give me a ring 239.437.1838 and let's chat soon!!
Monday, August 14, 2017
Thursday, August 10, 2017
Captiva Island Wedding - South Seas Resort Photographer
We are doing a little website updating this week and had to add this intimate South Seas Resort wedding to our gallery of events! Their adorably sweet wedding day and very fun contemporary style were too perfect to not add to our gallery! Here are a few of the images from their wedding day. A larger group of their best wedding pictures was added to the website. Check that out too! www.impress-photo.com
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South Seas Resort wedding
Tuesday, August 8, 2017
Hideaway Beach Club Wedding - Marco Island Wedding
There are no shortage of amazing wedding venues in Southwest Florida. Marco Island is a spectacular island with several great places to tie the knot. This particular wedding was held on the beach at the Hideaway Beach Club. The spectacular clubhouse is set right on the beach and a perfect spot for a Marco Island wedding. It's a great combination of elegant country club style amenities with gorgeous sunset views and sandy beach just steps outside the venue. The location has some stunning backdrops for wedding pictures too. From the grand staircase inside to the lush tropical foliage surrounding the property it is one of the best locations for wedding pictures.
Marco Island and all of Southwest Florida offer some of the best places to have a destination wedding. I can say personally having gotten married in the Bahamas that when you leave the country and head to a tropical island, like the Bahamas and all of the Caribbean you do have to let a few things go. My options were limited for florists, wedding music, hair, make-up etc. and that did make wedding planning a little more challenging. Couples who plan their wedding for Marco Island or Sanibel and Captiva Islands can have that same tropical destination feel but have the luxury of lots of great wedding vendors to choose from. I have had the pleasure of working with so many talented wedding professionals in Florida and have seen their fine work at many destination weddings. They really make Southwest Florida extra special!
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