Nilgun and Bilgin vacationed in Miami and wanted engagement portraits showing the Miami and South Beach atmosphere.

Thankfully the afternoon started cloudy and cool as we shot at Vizcaya Museum.  The architecture and gardens made for a fairytale set of photographs.  The museum is one of the best public places to make portraits in South Miami.  It is best to schedule the shoot for a weekday so that it isn’t too crowded.

Then we went to South Beach and shot a few well lit photos in front of the art-deco hotels.  This can be tricky with all of the people walking around.  We kept the images simple, but I think that in the future we may try to incorporate that busy hustle and bustle, and might even go in the evening to show the energy and romance of the Miami night-life.

Finally we went to the iconic beach and photographed in the lifeguard station and by the water.  These made for very simple and elegant photos as the sun went over the horizon.

Will and Carolina were married on the beach in front of The National Hotel. South Beach is Carolina’s home town and the party was a week long affair hopping between hotels and apartments until it crescendo in a beach ceremony at The National Hotel Miami.

Set in the heart of the Art Deco Historical District, The National Hotel Miami restores timeless elegance to Miami Beach’s world-famous oceanfront. It is one of the premier choices of South Beach hotels, where the grace and style of the 1940’s meet the latest conveniences of the modern era. Known for its chic, luxurious accommodations and classic décor.