Prepared for McKenzie + Jonathan

Modern Classic Photoshoot Location & Style Guide

Hi, McKenzie + Jonathan! Based on our communications, I’ve prepared a list of locations and associated style guides that I think will bring your vision to life! Please review and let me know if you have any questions, comments, or want to change anything.

Also keep in mind that I’m here to help tell your story so, if you think I’ve totally missed the mark, just let me know (I promise you won’t hurt my feelings) and we can re-calibrate!

Black and white photo of a bride to be sitting on a wooden chair, with one leg crossed over the other, holding flowers and looking away from the camera.

Locations

When we last spoke, you requested Orlando locations that were

clean and classy

said “romantic” and “sentimental”

and highlighted your connection

here are a few locations that came to mind:

A couple dancing closely in an art gallery, smiling at each other, with paintings on the wall behind them.

Orlando Museum of Art ** above image is not my work**

  • This museum just exudes “clean” and “classy”

    I’ve reached out to them to request how we can obtain a permit to shoot here. I hope to hear from them soon!

  • I would really love to see something really romantic here! A flow dress with Jonathan in a clean suit would be **chef’s kiss*

A black-and-white photo of an engaged couple smiling with their faces close together against a city skyline, with tall buildings and water in the background.

Hotel Melby

  • For a cool, rooftop bar vibe, Hotel Melby is a great choice! It’s got great decor plus a skyline that’s perfect at sunset!

    It’s free to shoot here, I’ll just need to coordinate with their events person.

  • I think a dressy date-night outfit would be a perfect pairing with this location!

A black and white photo of a bride and groom on a rooftop parking garage, smiling and looking at each other, with city buildings in the background.

Downtown Orlando

  • Downtown Orlando is a great choice for some variety. We could do some in front of the Orlando Courthouse and use some of its great architecture, do some fun shots walking around downtown, then finish with a sunset on top of my favorite (yes, I have a favorite) parking garage!

  • Same as Hotel Melby, I think a dressed up date night look would be perfect here!

Entrance gate to Rolens College surrounded by trees and greenery, with a pathway leading inside.

Rollins College ** above image is not my work**

  • A little bit of old European architecture and a little bit of green lawns and gardens!

    It’s also free to shoot at and has Central Park nearby to wander to and take photos at.

  • I’m always a fan of neutrals for photos, I think you could also add some subtle green or red gem tones (so, more emerald and ruby) in your outfits for this location.

    I think Rollins could also pair with a more casual vibe, but is versatile enough to also accompany a dressy/classy look especially with Central Park nearby.

A happy engaged couple walking hand in hand in front of a white house with green shutters, palm trees, and brick walkway in Orlando, Florida.

Cypress Grove Park

  • Cypress Grove Park features large open lawns, lake-side views, big trees with hanging Spanish moss, and also an estate that’s gorgeous!

  • I definitely think this location fits more of “The Notebook” style vibe.

    I envision like a tea-length white dress and Jonathan in khakis and either white or we could also play with some color for him too. Just really lean into the “LalaLand” and Nicholas Sparks romance films!

A couple dressed in formal attire crossing the street in a pedestrian crosswalk on a cloudy day. They are surrounded by a row of colorful buildings with American flags and palm trees, parked cars lining the street.

Celebration ** above image is not my work**

  • Celebration just has always looked like a small town movie set to me - very Gilmore Girls!

    The only thing I may be concerned with is the crowds on the weekends (I believe they may have farmers markets and such on the weekends)

  • Ok, Celebration gives me more of those Hallmark movie vibes!

    I really think you guys could dress this up or down anyway!