MAGICAL WEKIWA SPRINGS ROMANCE: ORLANDO ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS
ADVENTURE ENGAGEMENT SESSION IN CENTRAL FLORIDA
Imagine having engagement photos at a location so magical. It creates a moody, intimate fairytale atmosphere that matches your real-life love story. When Ali & Marcos came to me, I envisioned a session that was equal parts adventure and romance. Ali & Marcos with their undeniable chemistry and openness to my suggestion, coupled with the dreamy scenery at Kelly Park in Wekiwa Springs brought that dream to life.
KELLY PARK
Tucked away in the center of Kelly Park in Apopka, FL, is one of the most magical, other-worldly springs Central Florida has to offer. Between its crystal clear waters and the rich, green foliage, this location is a photographer’s dream. My style is moody & intimate, and this location really elevated that style. The early morning sunlight peeking through the deep green trees and mist coming off of the twinkling crystal blue waters added an extra element of storybook romantic appeal to this incredibly magical session.
WEKIWA SPRINGS
Between what I like to call the mermaid pool at the start of the river and the rock formations, Wekiwa Springs displays a plethora of versatility for adventurous couples like Ali & Marcos. As you can see from the images, these two had fun with their session as they displayed playfulness together both on dry land as well as in the spring. We started with “dry” photos, exploring the scenic views of the park from the rocks surrounding the flowing river. They exchanged embraces and loving glances from the shore, but I had a front row seat to their great love story once we took the session into the water.
APOPKA FLORIDA ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS
Ali and Marcos were more than willing with any suggestions I gave them. Even though it wasn’t part of the original plan, they couldn’t wait to jump in the spring and it paid off tenfold. Instantly, the passion and intimacy increased. Ali was a sight to behold as she allowed the flow of the river to gently kiss her hair as they waded through the water together. Make no mistake, however, because the magic of the spring overtook Marcos who had a few Blue Steele moments of his own! It was during this time that they had several in a room full of people, I see only you moments that I was intentional about photographing. They held each other with such tenderness, I’m not sure they remembered I was there with them at times. There was no question that they’re meant to be.
PLANNING PHOTOS AT WEKIWA SPRINGS
This Central Florida park is ideal for a magical, romantic, adventurous engagement session, but there are some things to consider that I observed firsthand during photos with Ali & Marcos. First and foremost, as the spring is gaining popularity, you can expect quite a crowd early in the morning. The river is a hot spot for tubing and patience like Ali & Marcos displayed is required for them to clear out, otherwise you’ll spend the morning pushing them away (or, if you’re a photographer, clone stamping them out of every photo later!) On a related note, the lighting and mist on the water I mentioned earlier can’t be beaten in those earlier hours.
Another important note- the water is COLD, and if you’re a bride-to-be wearing white like Ali, don’t forget those undergarments! (Otherwise, your engagement photos will quickly become a boudoir session since we all know what happens with wet white t-shirts work)
Natural springs like that of Wekiwa Springs at Kelly Park truly are underrated treasure troves here in Central Florida. Ali and Marcos couldn’t have chosen a better location to celebrate their engagement and what is sure to be a lifetime of romance.
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CENTRAL FLORIDA ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER
Hey, I’m Florence, but you can call me Flo. I like to take a moody, intimate approach to engagement and wedding photography for the Miami and Central Florida area (and beyond.) If you’re seeking a photographer who tells your love story through an emotional, nostalgia-packed lens, you’re in the right place. Have a peek at my signature collections or browse the other stories I’ve captured.
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