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Countryside Country Club Wedding – Laura and Mark

Kevin Shawn Wilson — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 23:33:55 +0000

Over the years I’ve noticed that Florida Brides tend to gravitate toward two types of locations: beaches and country clubs. The latter is a location that brings groans from my fellow photographers, who complain that shooting at country clubs means shooting on golf courses where golfers are shooting at them with golf balls. I find that golfers are usually considerate of Wedding parties and I’ve never been hit by a wayward golf ball. The other thing that I hear other photographers complain about is that golf courses are usually featureless, wide-open spaces except for clusters of trees that appear to grow from everyone’s head in their photos. Since Brides don’t see things the same way as photographers, and want to be photographed in “pretty scenery”, it’s a must to shoot them on the golf course. I don’t find this to be a problem. What I do is put the couple in a fairway, which is clear, use the trees for framing, shoot from a low angle and expose for the sky. This gives me a silhouette of the couple without trees sprouting from their heads, and a bright colorful background that highlights the couple in the foreground. Or in Bride terms, “pretty scenery”.

My favorite country club is Countryside Country Club in Clearwater. Elizabeth Craig, Director of Catering, is super cool to work with and gives me golf carts for transportation. She also makes sure the Wedding party has a drink in their hands, which keeps them happy during the photo session.

Below, is a shot of Laura and Mark on the Countryside Country Club golf course near sunset, on their Wedding day.

Sandpearl Resort Wedding – Kylie and Pete

Eric Vichich — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:44:31 +0000

Kylie and Pete were married at the Sandpearl Resort in Clearwater, FL. This venue always offers so many photographic opportunities. I (Eric) was second-shooting for Kevin, so these only represent a portion of the final image set provided by Tampa Photo.

This couch is actually what we moved out of the picture. Kylie rested against it while Kevin set up his next shot and everything came together.

Off to see the guys.

Some concentrated window light on the details.

A balance of window light and directed flash keeps the emphasis on Pete.

Shot this off-axis from Kevin while he was zoomed in close for portraits.

Kylie’s mom and sister react to the couple’s “first look.” Obviously, the primary shooter is going to focus on the couple’s reactions, but having two shooters allows one to sneak off and cover the side stories.

Kylie makes her way down to the aisle.

Before the ceremony ended I was able to run upstairs for a wide view of the Sandpearl property, while Kevin shot the sand ceremony.

Kylie dances with her father as the sun approaches the Gulf of Mexico.

Kylie and Pete share their first dance.

Iffy window lighting is overpowered by a special moment.

The gorgeous cakes staged in the window.

We sneaked the couple outside just in time for sunset. We kept shooting for a bit and got the sky to really come out.

Look at that! Beach sunset shots without even having to touch the sand. Gotta love the Sandpearl Beach Resort.

Congratulations to Kylie and Pete! You guys made great models and you make a wonderful couple. Good luck and thanks for having Tampa Photo cover your wedding at the Sandpearl.

Amanda and Andrew’s "First Look" at the Sandpearl Resort Clearwater

Kevin Shawn Wilson — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:14:50 +0000

Amanda and Andrew’s “First Look”, on the day of their Sandpearl Resort Wedding, unfolded with a light-hearted honesty that everyone loved being a part of. We brought the couple and their Wedding party together inside the Sandpearl Resort for the series of shots below. (We always encourage our couples to do this “First Look” as it’s a wonderful moment to share whether it be with friends and family or a private moment.)

Amanda and Andrew’s “First Look” (revisited) at the Sandpearl Resort in Clearwater, Florida.

What you didn’t see, in the first part of Amanda and Andrew’s First Look at the Sandpearl Resort, were Eric’s shots, from Second Camera position, that include setting up Amanda, Andrew and the Wedding party for the First Look near the Caretta Restaurant at the Sandpearl Resort. Enjoy.

Andrew and Amanda – Sandpearl Resort Wedding

Kevin Shawn Wilson — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 21:58:53 +0000

We always take advantage of the beautiful surroundings, inside and out, whether we’re shooting beach Weddings, Gulf Lawn or Pool Lawn Weddings at the Sandpearl Resort in Clearwater Beach. What more could you ask for? How about a gorgeous Bride, a man in uniform, and a beach-side Wedding at the Sandpearl Beach Resort in Clearwater, Florida. Take a look at some of the shots below and be sure to browse the gallery.

On the other hand, who can say how goofy girls can be when no one else is around? Their photographer.

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