I met Brett and Brittany in December 2019 when one of Brittany’s family members who is in the wedding industry referred them to my photography services for their wedding. They had recently gotten engaged and were searching for a photographer for their big day.
I flew down from New York to Florida and we met for the first time and discussed what they were looking for in a photographer. Brittany had great ideas and as I talked to them, I remember my excitement to capture some great photos for them. Their wedding was going to be in October and they loved my previous work, so we were ready to go for October!
In my wedding packages, I always include an Engagement shoot. When possible, I like to get to know the couple before the wedding day by photographing an engagement shoot for them. It helps us get familiar with each other so that when we get to the wedding day, we can eliminate the variable of meeting each other for the first time. We got to take those photos in March 2020. This location was special to them because it is Brittany’s grandfather’s farm in Chuluota, FL and has been in the family for decades. They were so great together and their dynamic and chemistry had me even more excited to photograph their wedding.
Fast forward a bit and the effects and policies surrounding COVID-19 became a more present part of our lives. With the lock-down, mandates, and other measures that New York City was taking at the time, the agency I worked in put in place a strict no travel policy - even domestically. It was disappointing. I was looking forward to being with them once again and photographing their union, but with Brett and Brittany’s wedding being in Florida, I would unfortunately no longer be able to photograph for them.
Even though I was unable to photograph their wedding, I am so thankful I was able to provide them some memories of the time they were engaged that they will keep with them for generations.
Below are some of the photos we captured together.
LOCATION: Chuluota, FL
GEAR USED: Canon 5D Mark IV | Canon 70-200 f/2.8 | Canon 24-70 f/2.8
