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Reasons Why You Should Have a First-Look Photo Session on Your Tampa Wedding Day

December 12, 2018

When it comes to a wedding day, there is one photo session that evokes nothing but romance, and that would be the first-look! Anticipation builds as the bride makes her way to her groom, and once he lays eyes on her, once in a lifetime expressions are showcased…how could you not cherish such a heartfelt moment?

 

Have you considered having a first-look moment on your own wedding day?

 

There are many benefits to having a first-look photo session on your wedding day! If you are curious to learn what they are, you are in luck! As here at Andi Diamond Photography, I have gathered them for you. If you are all set to learn more, be sure to continue reading:

 

  • Ease Those Jitters. It’s completely normal to have some pre-wedding jitters. After all, this is a big day for you and your partner! A great way to calm your nerves is by taking part in a first-look photo session with your partner. After all, there is no one better than your partner to help you feel relaxed. By having an intimate moment with them before your wedding ceremony, you can be all prepared for your walk down the aisle.
  • No Interruptions. Making your way down the aisle on your big day will certainly be a wonderful experience! However, pesky interruptions could present themselves, such as guests getting in your view of your partner as they try to capture their own photos. By taking part in a first-look photo session, you can ensure that you and your partner can fully embrace the moment that you lay eyes on one another for the first time as a bride and groom, with no interruptions.
  • Intimate Photos. Your wedding day is all about the love that you and your partner have for one another. And, a first-look photo session is the perfect way for you to showcase your bond through photography! You will get to take part in a romantic photo session, just the two of you, allowing to capture some truly heartfelt photos. These images will certainly be a wonderful addition to your collection!

A first-look photo session will be a wonderful experience for you and your partner! These are just a few of the many reasons as to why.

 

If you are ready to have your own photos captured on your big day, first-looks and all, by a wedding photographer in Tampa, please get in touch with me here at Andi Diamond Photography. As a Tampa wedding photographer, I would be thrilled with the opportunity to preserve your happily ever after.

First-Look Photo Sessions to Capture at Your Tampa Wedding

November 27, 2018

Surprise!… That’s exactly what you will experience if you take part in a first-look photo session on your wedding day. And, while you may think that a first-look photo session can only happen with you and your partner, think again!

 

Are you aware of the many festive first-looks that you can capture on your own big day?

 

I cherish the opportunity to photograph the emotional moments that take place on a wedding day! That’s why, here at Andi Diamond Photography, l have gathered some first-look photo sessions that you could take part in on your own big day. If you are all set to gain some great inspiration, be sure to read on:

 

  • Heartfelt with Your Parents. Your parents have raised you. You have always been their little girl, and always will be! You have the opportunity to capture some truly heartfelt images by having a first-look photo session with them. While they have seen you grow, they have yet to see you as a bride. Therefore, they will showcase emotions that will add a great deal of love to your collection of photos.
  • Festive with Your Bridal Party. While your girls most likely know what your wedding dress looks like, and will be with you as your have your hair and makeup completed, they haven’t seen you as a bride just yet! So, capture the moment that they lay eyes on you for the first time fully adorned. Tears of happiness, smiles; these photos will truly be ones to cherish.
  • Romance with Your Partner. We can’t forget about the traditional first-look photo session with your partner! After all, these will be the most intimate images that you will capture on your big day. By letting your partner grasp your bridal beauty in its entirety, you will be presented with photos that will be full of love!

First-look photos will certainly add an abundance of emotion to your wedding album! These are just a few that you should consider capturing at your own celebration.

 

So, if you are still searching for your own Tampa wedding photographer to capture your first-looks and all of the details of your big day, please contact me here at Andi Diamond Photography. As a Tampa wedding photographer, I would be thrilled with the opportunity to preserve your happily ever after.

Palma Ceia Golf and Country Club Wedding in Tampa for Stacy and Pat

December 11, 2017

Stacy and Pat married on Saturday at St. Lawrence Church and had their wedding reception at Palma Ceia Golf and Country Club.  To know these two is to truly love them, to be welcomed in to their inner circle is divine!  It is easy to see why so many loved ones surrounded them as they exchanged their wedding vows.  Stacy is caring, kind, empathetic- all wonderful qualities that I am sure her patients love about her as their nurse practitioner.   Pat can work the room- he is outgoing, funny, and puts everyone around him at ease.  Together they are a powerhouse duo who simply adore each other, their family and friends.  Scroll down to catch just a glimpse of their stunning Tampa wedding day!

Pre-register to view Stacy and Pat’s Tampa wedding gallery HERE.  User name is StacyPat and password is 50662GroomsLastName. Stacy had the most unique (and STUNNING) blush wedding down- it was perfect for her skin tones and sense of fashion!  And those earings?!  YES! The bridesmaids all looked beautiful in their gold sequin bridesmaids dresses. As a special gift for the mother of the bride, Stacy gifted her mom with a ring engraved with her wedding date. As if Pat’s personality alone is not larger than life, he is a twin! These guys truly love each other and all the groomsmen thoroughly enjoyed themselves as they busted on each other. The bride and groom chose to have a first look- wihc allowed them to get out any pre-wedding jitters, while also capturing some gorgeous waterfront portraits at the Tampa Marriott Waterside. The bride also chose to have a first look with her dad- I know that made him so happy! The wedding ceremony at St. Lawrence…. The wedding reception at Palma Ceia was simply stunning- so elegant and classy! First dances with the bride and groom, and father of the bride, mother of the groom… The bride and groom with Stacy’s FSU sorority sisters!

Congratulations Stacy and Pat- enjoy a very warm, tropical honeymoon.  Best wishes for a beautiful married life together!

Tampa Wedding Ceremony: St. Lawrence Catholic Church; Tampa Wedding Reception Venue:  Palma Ceia Golf and Country Club; Tampa Wedding Coordinator: Jessie with Breezin’ Entertainment; Tampa Wedding Hair and Makeup Artists:  Michele Renee The Studio:  Tampa Wedding Florist: Northside Florist; Tampa Wedding DJ:  Breezin’ Entertainment; Tampa Wedding Cake:  The Cake Zone; Tampa Wedding Dress: Bridals by Lori-(Say Yes To The Dress Atlanta); Tampa Bridesmaids Gowns: Bella Bridesmaids; Tampa Wedding Tuxedo:  Men’s Wearhouse; Tampa Wedding Photographers: Andi Diamond Photography

 

The Benefits of Having a “First Look” on Your Wedding Day

May 15, 2017

This is one of the most talked about questions when talking weddings with our amazing couples. We have a deep love for “first looks” here at ADP, mainly because they are awesome. But, let us explain. While we do have some traditional couples who prefer to see each other for the first time at the ceremony (which is absolutely fine!), a majority of couples say “Yes!” to the big reveal and it can be a fun and intimate encounter! And that saying “It’s bad luck to see the bride before the wedding”, that’s a bunch of bologna! While we know some brides love tradition, what most brides want is “reaction,” and there’s a stigma that the amazingly emotional and special moment of walking down the aisle won’t produce that same reaction with a first look.Well, we are here to say..that’s not true!

 

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Kristy and Rhys

“We really enjoyed having a first look. It was a special moment that we got to share with just the two of us. My husband was able to tell me how beautiful I looked in private and didn’t have to wait until after the ceremony. This day only comes once in a lifetime so we wanted to spend as much time with our friends and family so being at the cocktail hour was one of the ways we could spend more time with them. Lastly, it took away all the nerves we were having. We were able to be together first without everybody watching us.”


 

We know a wedding day can be a bit (or a lot) stressful for a bride and groom.

“I have to have my make-up perfect.”

“What time is it?”

“When are my flowers arriving?”

“What is this flower thing and how do I put it on my jacket?”

As the day goes on, the tension grows and before the ceremony starts, the anxiety builds. As much as grooms can seem cool and collected on the big day, they get nervous too! Is walking down the aisle and having all your guests watch both of your facial expressions and actions private and intimate? Yes, it is powerful and amazing, but some couples don’t want that pressure weighing on them before the ceremony.

 

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Kaitlyn and Pete

“Weddings can be a very nerve wrecking event in your life. Pete is the number one person to make me feel at ease and I knew seeing him before the aisle would take all the nerves away. I wanted to really be able to vividly remember the first time seeing him on our wedding day. I didn’t want any other distractions ( like hoping I didn’t trip walking down the aisle!).  I just wanted it to be me and him in that moment.”


 

So let’s throw a trendy curve ball in. What if the bride and groom went to a private place- no onlookers- no distractions- just the two of them. The bride slowly walks up to her groom, taps him on the shoulder, and he turns to see the most beautiful girl in the world and embrace her in that moment. She asks “Do you like my dress?”, he smiles and tells her how amazing she looks, and comfort hits. Sounds like a dream right?

 

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Jael and Tim

“We chose to do a first look because it allowed us alone time together to enjoy that special moment just the two of us on our wedding day. Spending the wedding day with family and friends is great but at the end of it, it truly is about the two of you and throughout the night there isn’t a lot of time for that, believe it or not. We are glad we did the first look. Having a moment alone was what we needed, the pictures turned our great and it kept us from being a mess at the alter!”


 

Now, let me just say that our couples are not required to partake in a first look, that is absolutely up to the bride and groom. We have seen many benefits in taking the time to have a first look and we only want the best for our cherished brides and grooms so we wanted to share a couple of its benefits.

Let’s be honest, couples invest a lot of money in their wedding photography. With a first look, the bride and groom with get more portraits of the two of them, aka. more beautiful images documenting the big day! With the investment of photography, a first look can help make the most of your money!

What else? The couple gets to share some intimate time together! They can talk, and giggle, and hold each other…without having to wait until the ceremony is over. They each get the opportunity to tell one another how amazing they look and how excited they are to be marrying the love of their lives, and share their love with each other. This also eliminates a majority of nerves and also extends your wedding party time! This also gives the couple the opportunity to partake in cocktail hour if they would like to mix and mingle with guests.

 

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Brittany and Mike

“When planning our wedding, the advice we often received was to find time slow down and enjoy the special moments of your wedding because the day that you spend a year planning goes by in the blink of an eye. We will always remember our first look where we met on the bridge to share a reflective moment with just the two of us before we said I do. Afterwards, we enjoyed taking photos with our parents and entire bridal party, so we could jump right into the reception fun with our all of our wedding guests after the ceremony.”


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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