At this point in couples photography land here in Florida, Washington Oak Garden State Park is a cliché for a location, but in all honesty, the pedestal is well-deserved. The first few times photographing couples here, it was challenging. Anytime before, the weather was not forgiving. However, with Gabriella and Gracie, the sun was golden, and the park was quiet, but alive with green.  

Black and white photo of two smiling women facing each other closely, one touching the others chin tenderly.
Two women sitting together on a wooden bench overlooking a calm lake, viewed from behind.
Two women in elegant dresses hold hands while walking along a sandy path lined with palm trees near a sunlit waterfront.
Bride and bridesmaid holding hands, showing off diamond engagement ring, wearing white lace and blue floral dresses.

These two women are beautiful, kind, and angels to photograph. They were dressed in whites and blue sundresses. We headed towards the water and took close-ups of Gracie’s ring and of the girls sitting along the lake. We then walked through a path into their butterfly garden, where the sun was glimmering. It was a still, but romantic light.

Two brides in white dresses hold hands walking through a lush garden pathway in a black and white wedding photo.
Two women sharing a joyful moment outdoors, surrounded by lush green leaves in a sunny garden setting.

Towards the end, I told the girls to “frolic” in the field with palm trees. We were laughing as I explained what I wanted out of the “frolicing.”


This morning was sweet and easy to capture. I’m looking forward to these two tying the knot!

Two young women smile outdoors near a citrus tree, one in a floral dress holding fruit as her blonde friend leans in.
Two young women examining fresh oranges growing on a tree in a sunny outdoor garden setting.
Young woman in floral dress smiling while touching a yellow rose in a sunlit garden.
Two women in dresses stand together in a lush garden path, sharing a moment in black and white photography.
Two women in floral maxi dresses hold hands and smile in a sunlit garden with palm trees and colorful flowers.
Two women in white dresses sitting together on a stone wall in a lush garden setting.
Couple in white attire embracing on a garden path surrounded by lush greenery and a gazebo under a clear blue sky.
Two women in summer dresses hold hands walking down a sunny park path lined with palm trees.
Two women share a tender moment outdoors, one gently cupping the other's face, smiling in a sunlit park.
Black and white photo of two women smiling and nearly kissing, one showing an engagement ring.
A serene garden gazebo reflects in a lily pond with a fountain, surrounded by lush greenery and Spanish moss-draped trees.
Serene garden gazebo beside a lily pond with a fountain, surrounded by lush greenery and Spanish moss-draped oak trees.
Two women in elegant dresses stand on a wooden deck surrounded by lush green trees with Spanish moss.
Two brides in white dresses embrace on a shaded path beneath Spanish moss-draped oak trees in a black and white photo.
Two women in elegant dresses hold hands on a sunny green lawn surrounded by tall palm trees.
Two women stand on a wooden bridge surrounded by lush greenery and Spanish moss-draped trees in a botanical garden.
Two women in white dresses share a romantic moment on a wooden bridge surrounded by lush green trees draped with Spanish moss.
Two women in elegant dresses stand together on lush green grass surrounded by palm trees in warm sunlight.
Two women sharing a romantic kiss outdoors in a sunlit garden setting.
Two hands holding each other outdoors, one wearing a diamond engagement ring and gold bracelet, with green grass background.
Black and white photo of two women holding hands on a lawn surrounded by tall palm trees casting long shadows.
Two women in summer dresses hold hands and dance on a sunny green lawn surrounded by tall palm trees.
Two women in floral dresses dancing joyfully on green lawn surrounded by tall palm trees in sunny tropical setting.
Two women in flowy dresses dancing together on lush green grass surrounded by tall palm trees in golden sunlight.
Two women in summer dresses hold hands on a sunny green lawn surrounded by tall palm trees.
Two women in white dresses stand among tall palm trees in a lush green park on a sunny day.
Close-up of two women's hands adorned with gold and turquoise rings, wearing lace and floral dresses.
Two women sharing a tender embrace on a wooden bench in a sunny park, one in a white lace dress.
Black and white photo of two women relaxing together on a wooden park bench under lush trees.