Warmth and Romance | Clarissa & Jon’s Engagement
Winter Park, Florida
It started simply enough… Clarissa and Jon found us online after googling for their wedding venue which happens to be one of our favorite wedding venues in all of Florida, Bella Collina. When she first emailed us she told us of her love for romance and warmth in images and as we talked about her engagement session I had a vision in my mind of a softness created by time. Time together. Time in love. Time on Earth. The same softness that you feel in an old tshirt that has been washed 100 times. The same softness of soul you feel around a childhood friend. The same softness to an image you find of your parents as teenagers…
The Universe was conspiring on our behalf because I already had a location in mind for their session when Clarissa emailed me an idea that Jon had to shoot near an old mansion turned hotel turned private housing with a history dating back to 1876. After double checking, I realized that it was the same area of Winter Park that I had in mind and a huge smile crossed my face- it was meant to be. When we met with them we were racing the clock and the storm clouds building in the distance but these two were naturals and allowed us to see the tender warmth they have in their hearts for each other. I’m absolutely in love with their photos which show two different sides of their relationship: the cheerful little family, and the romantic nearlyweds. I hope you enjoy Clarissa and Jon (and their pups)…
@Tara The Alabama itself is private and locked off. We basically spent the majority of the session on the sidewalk, but it’s still pretty cool.
Oh my…these are so lovely!
I saw that location last year and thought it would be perfect for a photo session. I spent lots of time looking for any information I could find on it. Wonderful idea!!! Awesome photos!
I really like the one where she is on her toes to kiss him too…. Can’t decide….
I LOVE LOVE LOVE the one where they are on the street and he is holding her neck/face…. owlalalalalalala
Love the location. I used to walk around here years ago. Love it.