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Katie + Ryan | Engagement at the Breakers Palm Beach
Engagement at the Breakers Palm Beach
On Saturday the 23rd of September, Andrew and I had the pleasure of capturing Katie and Ryan's engagement at the Breakers Palm Beach! Their session was filled with elegant scenes on this gorgeous day! These two high school sweethearts will be tying the knot on May 19th, 2018 at the Breakers West! We are so excited to document their gorgeous day!
Katie & Ryan, thank you for choosing us to be your wedding photographers! We are looking forward to your wedding day and hope you enjoy your engagement photos!
We began our session on the lush green golf course at the Breakers! Look at those happy smiles!
Then we walked over to the courtyard and captured a few portraits in front of the fountain! The light was SO DREAMY!!
Then we did a few more in front of the grand fountain in front of the Breakers Palm Beach resort because their engagement at the Breakers Palm Beach wouldn't be complete without a few shots in this amazing spot!
Then we headed to the beach right before sunset. Ryan gave Katie his great grandmother's gorgeous heirloom ring! It is incredible!!
The beach was so dreamy that evening. A few rain clouds were coming in creating a soft sky and cool breeze! Katie's, Lilly Pulitzer dress was flowing so perfectly in the wind! I love how you can almost feel the breeze flowing and their sweet love!
The details that brought this Engagement at the Breakers Palm Beach together:
Location: Breakers Palm Beach Resort on Palm Beach Island, Florida
Photography: Crystal Bolin Photography
Bride's Dress: Lilly Pulitzer
Groom's Shirt: Ralph Lauren Polo
The Carter Family | Palm Beach Family Portraits
Palm Beach Family Portraits at Bethesda by the Sea
On Saturday, August 19th, Andrew and I had the pleasure of capturing the Carter's Palm Beach family portraits! The Carters have been our dear friends for nearly a decade and in April of this year, they added a new member to their family--Clayton James! He is such a joyful baby and they are the cutest family! You might remember their Christmas portraits from last year when Brooke was rockin' a cute bump! Now C.J. is here and we were honored to capture their first family portraits!
When Frank and Brooke asked us to be C.J.'s godparents we were, and still are, so honored! He is such a fun little one and we love this excuse to spoil him a bit! I think he already knows that when he comes to Rina & Rino's (our official nicknames) house my camera is bound to come out and he smiles for me almost everytime!
If you're wondering how our nicknames came about... Well, Brooke and I came up with them because they are short for madrina and padrino which is the name for godmother and godfather in Spanish and Italian. Since I am Cuban, speak Spanish and we were in Italy when he was born we thought the names were fitting! Plus it's fun to have a unique nickname! Now let's see if C.J. actually uses it when the day comes!
Frank and Brooke, thank you for being our dear friends! Watching you both step into this new season as parents has been such a joy and privilege to witness! You both are amazing parents!! We are so thankful for you guys and we hope you enjoy your first family portraits with C.J.!
Bethesda by the Sea
Our session began at Bethesda by the Sea in Palm Beach, FloridaThe first set of smiles from C.J.
Second Location
After capturing a handful of lifestyle family portraits at Bethesda by the Sea, we hopped in the car and just drove North until we found our next location! The first set of photos brought out my favorite smile from C.J.
Our session ended with glowy golden light at this gorgeous spot!
The details that brought these Palm Beach family portraits together:
Location: Bethesda by the Sea
Photography: Crystal Bolin Photography
Priscilla + Esteban | 25th Wedding Anniversary Family Portraits
25th Wedding Anniversary Family Portraits in Palm Beach, Florida
On Sunday, August 6th, 2017, Andrew and I had the pleasure of documenting Priscilla and Esteban's 25th wedding anniversary family portraits! Priscilla was referred to us by Danielle whose photos we had taken the week before! When Priscilla and I chatted for the first time she told me about her idea of doing an elegant family portrait shoot in honor of her and Esteban's 25th wedding anniversary!
We then chatted about outfits and locations. She described their outfits and explained how she wanted an elegant location. One of the first places that came to mind was Bethesda by the Sea! The second look was still elegant but was going to be a bit more casual. We quickly began talking about The Flagler Museum, and The Palm Beach Lake Trail right next door! And just like that, the locations were set!
The session started at Bethesda by the Sea where we capture their more formal portraits. Their elegant attire fit perfectly with the venue and couldn't have been any more perfect! When it was time to head to the second location they changed into their second outfits which incorporated more colors that really popped against the grand Flagler Museum gate. As if their session couldn't get any better they also brought their ADORABLE poodle, named Penny who was also dressed to impress--pearl necklace and all!
Priscilla and Esteban, thank you for allowing us the honor of documenting such a wonderful milestone in your love story. It was truly a pleasure meeting you and your family! We hope to work with you again in the future!
Bethesda by the Sea
The details that brought these 25th wedding anniversary family portraits together:
Locations: Bethesda by the Sea, The Flagler Museum, and The Palm Beach Lake Trail
Photography: Crystal Bolin
Danielle + John | Palm Beach Maternity Photos
Palm Beach Maternity Photos at Worth Avenue & the Flagler Museum
On Thursday, July 27th, 2017, Andrew and I had the pleasure of working with Danielle and John again to capture their Palm Beach maternity photos! Their session took place on Worth Avenue and just outside the Flagler Museum in Palm Beach, Florida.
You may remember John and Danielle because we captured their engagement photos and their wedding day over two years ago! Having them back in front of our camera was the best! They are such a sweet couple and a pleasure to work with!
We love being a part of our couples' journeys through life. Being a part of the wedding day is an honor but it's just the beginning. When we are welcomed back to capture every momentous milestone in our couples' lives is the true honor.
Thank you, Danielle and John, for allowing us the pleasure of being a part of another special time in your lives! We wish you all the best in this wonderful new season of life and can't wait to meet John Jr.!
We started our session on Worth Avenue, Palm Beach.
Then we headed over to the Flagler Museum for a few shots in front of the elegant black gate! How cute are they!?
Love these next shots! Just before sunset, we walked over to the Palm Beach Lake Trail to capture some sunset portraits overlooking the inter-coastal!
The details about these Palm Beach maternity photos:
Locations: Worth Avenue, the Flagler Museum & the Palm Beach Lake Trail
Photography: Crystal Bolin