Miami Beach is known for its lively reputation, tropical weather, and beautiful scenery. That gives plenty opportunities for amazing engagement photos. The perfect location for couple photography would be El Palmer in Miami Beach.
El Palmer is a classic Mediterranean villa. It is a great location for couples looking for a specific South Florida look. Many engaged couples shoot at a few well known locations in South Florida. Some locations could start to look repetitive and El Palmer breaks that pattern.
For this engagement session, we started in the back of the villa near the crisp pool. The backyard is a photoshoot location of its own with beautiful columns, a blissful walkway, and an antique shed that has such amazing character. These backdrops created the perfect scene for this couple’s first outfit.
From there, we made our way inside the villa for the second wardrobe. The couple chose the villa because of its classic Miami Beach feel that gave rich memories of the iconic movie, Belly. Sculptures, plants, and paintings feels the home to fully embrace all the sleek Miami luxury feels.
We ended outdoor in the front of the villa. It was the perfect cherry on top.
Here are a few tips for couples planning an engagement session in Miami Beach.
• Plan For South Florida Weather: I’ll let you in on two secrets coming from a born and raised South Floridian. 1) South Florida doesn’t experience all four seasons. We just have summer and hotter summer. 2) The weather is very unpredictable. With this in mind, it is imperative to plan accordingly. The heat is very humid and can make you sweat within taking 10 steps outside. The rain is also an important factor. Hurricane Season is from June 1-Nov 30 so heavy rain can be expected. Just keep this in mind when planning a photoshoot indoor vs. outdoor. It’s also best practice to plan an early morning shoot before humidity fully wakes up or later in the afternoon during golden hour.
• Highlight Your Personalities: Engagement photos isn’t just about the photographer knowing how to direct you, even though that is vitally important. It is about you two truly showing the many sides to your relationship. Be sure to get images that reflect the joy, passion, and fun between you two!
• Dress to Complement the Location: Miami Beach is not a location where you can just wear whatever you want and get away with it. First of all, it is too hot and Miami weather will definitely humble you. Also, Miami Beach has a certain aesthetic so don’t fight it, embrace it! Who wears a 3-piece suit to vacation in Bali? Yea, that’s weird. Instead, embrace the linens, colors, and materials that reveal more skin but still is classy.
• Incorporate Miami Vibes: It’s no secret Miami Beach is a vacation spot. When people think of Miami, they think of palm trees, nice cars, beautiful beaches, beautiful skies, and more. It is best to incorporate those elements in your photoshoot! Show off the gorgeous blue waters and neon colors to tell the story of where you are.
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