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Ft Myers Beach Wedding at the Pink Shell Resort

Erin — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 22:57:21 +0000

As a Wedding Photographer, my focus is to create wedding photos that show what words might not be able to say. Yet, as Ft. Myers photographers in an online world, you sometimes have to say more – unless one of our Brides referred you to us. So here are the key details: Sabrina and Billy’s wedding was on Ft. Myers Beach at the Pink Shell Resort. I hope the photos say the rest…

Are you looking for Ft. Myers wedding photos to say what words can not? Let Leap Year Photography provide you timeless wedding photography on Ft. Myers Beach. Contact Ft Myers Beach photographer Erin Wilson today. Contact your Ft Myers Beach Wedding Photographer!

DiamondHead Beach Resort Wedding Photography Ft Myers Beach

Erin — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 11:12:41 +0000

DiamondHead Beach Resort Wedding Photography on Ft Myers Beach! One of the great things about being a Fort Myers area photographer is that you can photograph destination weddings, as we’ve done, for years and still come across a venue that you’ve not been to before. This was the case in photographing Katie and Michael’s wedding at the DiamondHead Beach Resort. Fort Myers Beach is a great place for a wedding, but it’s also a place where MANY people come to relax in the sun and enjoy local attractions. Having your destination wedding at a South Florida beach resort makes it easy for your guests to enjoy your special day without the worry of finding parking or getting towed. Also, once the wedding festivities wind down, it’s nice to know that the only ride your guests will take is on the elevator, up to their room.

The DiamondHead Beach Resort is located at 2000 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach, Florida.

Wedding photos with a Florida sunset to remember!

Leap Year Photography makes it easy to get professional Fort Myers Beach Wedding photography at the DiamondHead Beach Resort on Ft Myers Beach. Contact Ft Myers Beach photographer Erin Wilson now and Erin will help make it a day to remember. Get in touch with your Ft Myers Beach Wedding Photographer! Leap Year Photography is located at 4600 Summerlin Rd Suite C2 #580, Fort Myers, Florida 33919

South Seas Resort Wedding Photographers on Captiva Island

Erin — Sat, 28 May 2011 17:29:33 +0000

Wedding Photographers shooting at South Seas Resort on Captiva Island, Florida can expect only one thing in common between the various weddings they photograph — it’s, more than likely, going to be a destination wedding. This is where the commonality ends. South Seas Resort weddings can be large formal events at the Captiva Ballroom, President’s Room, or the Sea Pearl Room next to the Butterfly Garden, or an intimate ceremony on Sunset Beach or King’s Crown Lawn. Another fantastic Captiva Island destination wedding location is ‘Tween Waters, where we’ve photographed many times.

Our Bride and Groom, Tamra and Steve, choose a small wedding ceremony near Sunset Beach on Captiva Island. While we could not see the sunset on this particular evening, the stunning Altocumulus Billow clouds made for a great photographic back drop. Yes, I did look up the type of cloud!!

If you are looking for a unique wedding idea, check out the photo of this Bride’s non-traditional, bead bouquet as an alternative to traditional flowers. This bouquet, like the wedding photos, will last forever.

With Leap Year Photography it’s easy to get professional Captiva Island Wedding photography at great rates. Contact Captiva photographer Erin Wilson now to discuss your wedding needs. Get in touch with your Captiva Wedding Photographers!

South Florida Wedding Photographer on Fort Myers Beach

Erin — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 15:07:54 +0000

And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. God saw that the light was good… As South Florida Wedding Photographer much of our photography is dependent on good light. Certainly photographers can add light with a flash, but nothing can compare to when we receive a sunset that gives us a glimpse of what it must have looked like on the first day. While Florida does have great sunshine, it’s not too frequently that the clouds and the sun are as amazing as it was for Lisa and Matt’s destination wedding photos at the Pink Shell Resort on Fort Myers beach.

No one can guarantee wedding photography that includes a sunset like this, but there are a few things you do to help give you the best chance of getting great images:

Work out with your photographer the timing of your wedding ceremony so that your vows are complete at least one hour before sunset.
During your wedding rehearsal identify someone who can guide family and friends to your reception as quickly as possible. This way, the bride and groom can focus on each other and your photographer can focus on capturing great moments in the best light of the day.
“Just be” – your guests are now at the reception, the anticipation of the ceremony complete, it’s time to enjoy the moment! This may sound obvious, but photos capture your emotions and however you’re feeling will be represented in your wedding photos. “Just be”…

Is South Florida Wedding photography in your future? Will your wedding be on Fort Myers Beach or the Pink Shell Resort? If so, contact South Florida Wedding Photographer Erin Wilson of Leap Year Photography to capture your day in the light! Erin has been providing professional photography in South Florida for years. Leap Year Photography is located at 4600 Summerlin Rd Suite C2 #580, Fort Myers, Florida 33919.

South Florida Photographers – Trash the Dress

Erin — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 12:35:49 +0000

Being South Florida Photographers, it’s no surprise that this Rock the Frock A.K.A. Trash the Dress (TTD) photo shoot is at the beach. However, when looking for Trash the Dress ideas and inspiration I found the real question most of your are thinking is will the dress actually get trashed?

Here in Southwest Florida, this type of photography is still somewhat of an unknown. Many brides have the initial impression that it is literally about getting a photo of “trashing” the dress. The reality is that it’s whatever the Bride and/or Groom want it to be. The only requirements are you, your photographer and the wedding apparel. The location can be at the beach, downtown in a more urban setting or wherever you like. And lastly, no, you don’t even have to get the wedding dress dirty or wet! Just like all of our Photography at Leap Year Photography, this type of photo session is all about what, you, the client wants as the final image.

Tamara’s TTD session was a nice change from all the South Florida wedding photography we’ve been doing. The photo shoot was very laid back, Tamara was super easy to work with and hopefully the photos show we had all had a great time. You’ll just have to decide for yourself if the dress did in fact get trashed…

Are you planing a destination wedding in South Florida? Have you been thinking about a Rock the Frock or Trash the Dress (TTD) photo shoot? If so, contact Erin of Leap Year Photography to capture your day in style! Erin provides professional photography in South Florida. Leap Year Photography is located at 4600 Summerlin Rd Suite C2 #580, Fort Myers, Florida 33919.

Ft Myers Beach Wedding Photographers – Pink Shell Resort

Erin — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 22:31:37 +0000

It’s not often that you can say you were the wedding photographer for a grand slam wedding, but we were fortunate enough to photograph the wedding of Erik and Tina, at Pink Shell on Fort Myers Beach. I call it a ‘grand slam’ not only due to the fact that Erik is Erik Lis of the Minnesota Twins, but because everything from the beautiful bride, handsome groom, bridal bouquets, marriage ceremony on the beach and reception to follow went just right.

Wedding Score Card

Fort Myers Beach Wedding Photography provided by Leap Year Photography – (we’ll let you decide – photos below)
Wedding officiant- Dr. Dan Lamey (239) 272-2947 – We’ve covered numerous weddings with Dr. Dan and as expected, he performed a lovely ceremony.
Wedding Cake or should I say Wedding Cupcake-cakes – Kakes by Karen – Delicious (Amaretto – yum!)
Wedding Coordinator – The Pink Shell‘s Miss Dony – She did such a fab job coordinating everything — as usual!
Bridal bouquets and Flowers - Libby’s – The orchids and roses were gorgeous.
Florida weather for this ceremony on the Ft Myers Beach – perfect – all thanks to God.

Keep an eye out for Erik Lis and the Minnesota Twins during Spring Training at the Lee County Sports Complex!

Leap Year Photography’s services include professional wedding photography on Fort Myers Beach. Contact Ft Myers Beach photographer Erin Wilson for your wedding photography today. Get in touch with your Ft Myers Beach Wedding Photographer!

Boca Grande Wedding Photographer on Gasparilla Island

Erin — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 23:21:15 +0000

Have you been to Boca Grande? Let us take you there with some of our Boca Grande Wedding Photography on Gasparilla Island.

I’m certain that some photographers like the consistency of the same venue week after week, however, this photographer loves the variety of locations Lee County Florida provides for destination weddings. Boca Grande certainly is a great location for wedding photography! From the moment we arrived on Gasparilla Island, we could tell, with the many photographic qualities, this was the perfect place for a getaway wedding in Southwest Florida.

Boca Grande is on the Gulf of Mexico, about 60 miles from Fort Myers. It was about an hour and a half drive — by car. If you’re fortunate enough to have a boat, the ride would probably be about 30 to 45 minutes from Captiva Island. Our drive took us from Lee County, into Charlotte County, and then back into Lee.

In many respects, Boca Grande is reminiscent of Olde Florida. The giant trees on Banyan Street provide a canopy which begs you to walk under them, there’s a picture-perfect, old lighthouse at Gasparilla Island State Park, a stay at the historic Gasparilla Inn located at 500 Palm Ave, Boca Grande, FL 33921 (operating since 1913), and beautiful white beaches with true-blue waters from which to watch unbelievable sunsets — sounds like a perfect place for a perfect destination wedding to me!

There are too many other Boca locations to list, but if you looking for a great place for your wedding portraits, Sam Murphy Park should not be missed. Photography at this little hidden gem, whether on the shaded grass or by the babbling fountain, will give your Boca Grande wedding photographer lots of options. Some of Ashten and Nathaniel’s wedding photos below were taken at Sam Murphy Park. They are a truly lovely couple whom I wish a long, happy, love-filled life together. Enjoy!

If you are going to hold your Boca Grande wedding ceremony anywhere on Gasparilla Island, contact Leap Year Photography . Erin Wilson will provide your Boca Grande wedding photography in a way that focuses on your style. You’ll have your wedding day captured with images that just may look a little more vivid than you remembered it! Leap Year Photography is located at 4600 Summerlin Rd Suite C2 #580, Fort Myers, Florida 33919.

Captiva Island Photographers ‘Tween Waters Inn Wedding

Erin — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:16:11 +0000

Photographers love ‘Tween Waters Inn’s Old Florida elegance for weddings because their location gives a photographer everything they could ask for all in one spot. The historic Tween Waters’ Wakefield Room, The Old Captiva House, Sunset Lounge and Canoe & Kayak Club banquet rooms are walking distance from their picturesque beaches on the Gulf of Mexico. Having your sunset wedding ceremony on Tween Waters Inn’s private beaches means no crowds in your photos and the reception to follow just a minutes walk away. Add in a great bride like Abby, fun groom like Taylor, Photographers from Leap Year Photography and you have everything needed for a fun wedding and fantastic photography on Captiva’s beaches!

Also with the nearby activities like the Sanibel – Captiva Nature Trail, J. N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge and Commodore Creek Canoe Trail your guest have everything needed to extend your wedding day to remember into a week of relaxation at a wildlife photography hot spot on Captiva Island.

Abby and Taylor’s wedding reception was held at the Canoe & Kayak Club. The ’Tween Waters Inn Island Resort is located at 15951 Captiva Drive, Captiva Island, Florida 33924. This picture was taken right after the cake cutting. To Smash Or Not To Smash? No Wedding cake smashed by this loving couple! While cake smashing sometimes makes for funny wedding photography, we’re always happy with the cake photos to end with a nice clean faced kiss.

Are you planing a wedding on Captiva Island? Or a destination wedding at ‘Tween Waters? Our simply a Sanibel Island family vacation? If so, contact Erin of Leap Year Photography to capture your once in a lifetime event! Erin’s been providing professional photography on the Island for years and well help make it a day to remember. Leap Year Photography is located at 4600 Summerlin Rd Suite C2 #580, Fort Myers, Florida 33919.

Downtown Fort Myers Wedding – Photography on Sanibel Beach

Erin — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 17:53:50 +0000

The Downtown Fort Myers Florida River District is such a great spot for wedding photography! Numerous historic venues like the Burroughs Home, Heitman House, Edison and Ford estates and The Veranda are all great wedding locations. Plus, with the new Hotel Indigo, there’s plenty of room for out of town guests to stay in the heart of the city.

Ania and Matt had an intimate destination wedding in Downtown Ft. Myers. So intimate, we did not meet up with them until we photographed their nuptial celebration on Sanibel Island! Leap Year Photography is blessed to take part in all kinds of weddings — big celebrations with hundreds of guests, to small affairs, like Ania and Matt’s, where it’s just the Bride, Groom and the Sanibel beach. We weren’t sure that we wouldn’t be rained out, but I think you’ll see from the photos below, it was very picturesque day – having great subjects didn’t hurt either!

Are you having your wedding in Downtown Fort Myers or on Sanible Island? Contact Leap Year Photography to cover your wedding day.

Pink Shell Resort Fort Myers Beach Weddings

Erin — Mon, 31 May 2010 14:07:53 +0000

As a Fort Myers Photographer I’m frequently asked what my favorite venues are for weddings in the Ft Myers area. The Pink Shell Beach Resort and Spa certainly is on the top of my list! The Pink Shell’s beach location provides a very picturesque wedding setting all photographers would love. Not only that, they have fantastic staff and other amenities that make it a great location for a destination wedding. As a Bride you’ll appreciate that the Pink Shell has a dedicated coordinator, like Dony Bruder, for every wedding. We especially liked that Dony coordinated in a ‘photography mindful’ way as well, checking in with us on the time-line of the day frequently.

Without further adieu, some of our favorite photos from Rachel and Adam’s Wedding:

The Pink Shell Resort and Spa is located at 275 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931.

Having your wedding at the Pink Shell? Contact Leap Year Photography to photograph your wedding day. Leap Year Photography’s Fort Myers Photographer Erin Wilson can provide all of your Wedding Photography needs!