Marry Me?

It was a beautiful turquoise blue morning on the gulf of Mexico. June 14, 2011. The West family and I were taking the time to set up some great settings for their family beach portraits in order to remember their incredible vacation on Anna Maria Island. Lots of family, lots of laughs and lots of great pictures. Only a few of them knew it was going to be even more of a memorable day. My partner Emily and I were took the family down to the beach for one of my favorite back drops, the Gulf of Mexico in the morning. It was one of those days where all of the chemistry was right in the water, in the air and the sun to make that blue that you only see in the tropics and right here on the west coast of Florida. I’m taking a picture and suddenly hear a little voice in my ear saying that “Jimmy is going to propose to Nikki!” I realize she means this is going to take place in minutes. Emily quickly and subtly wisks the two love birds off to the side to start the “couples” shoot in front of the water. In the mean time the kids line up with the appropriate signs in hand and get ready. Emily is ready for the next “couple” and the kids turn, Nikki looks over and the ever so significant drop to one knee happens. It was truly romantic and needless to say the most memorable beach portrait turned to engagement shoot ever. AND she said YES!! Congrats to Jimmy and Nikki. It was a great morning, you looked amazing (did you plan that dress?????? It couldn’t have been more appropriate) and I wish you all the very best in the future. Have fun planning the biggest day of your life. It was such great time.

I always love taking pictures at sunset. This family was great.

beautiful kid

The 2 were great t0 work with

billi

Enjoy all the images of my beach and wedding photography on Anna Maria Island and the surrounding gulf coast. It is my pleasure to share my thoughts and images with you.