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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
Victoria & Ben | Summer Palm Beach Vacation Portraits
Mother and Son Summer Palm Beach Vacation Portraits
On Wednesday, June 14th, Andrew and I have to pleasure of documenting Victoria and Ben's Summer Palm Beach vacation portraits. This was our second time documenting their vacation time while visiting Palm Beach. Victoria loves Palm Beach and when her son graduated from Kindergarten, she decided to come to the Palm Beach and relax at the Breaker's Palm Beach for a week!
It was a pretty clear day but rain clouds began to roll in towards the end of their session. This weather made for some dreamy light and some incredible cloud view in the background. Victoria's first session with us was back in the fall of last year. She loved her session so much she wanted to have them done with us again!
Victoria & Ben, thank you for letting us document your Summer Palm Beach vacation portraits! We hope to capture your vacation memories next time you are in Palm Beach again!
First, we started with some basic and cute photos of them together.
Ben was so excited to be on the beach and had so much energy! So after a sweet kiss to his mom, we gave him a little break. Last time we met he was really into Batman but this time it was all about being an explorer! So I gave him a mission. I told him to find me a rare purple shell that can only be found on the dry sand! ;) This kept him entertained for few. Andrew watched him while I got some photos of his gorgeous mom! Isn't she stunning!?
Because running on Palm Beach is fun!
Then we were able to get a few portraits of Ben by himself. I might have asked him to stand how he thinks an explorer would stand! ;) It gave me the shot below!
The details behind these Summer Palm Beach Vacation Portraits:
Location: Palm Beach beach
Photography: Crystal Bolin
Jocelyn + Ajay | Palm Beach Destination Wedding
An Intimate Palm Beach Destination Wedding
On Sunday, May 7th, 2017 Andrew and I had the pleasure of documenting Jocelyn and Ajay's intimate destination wedding. Their Palm Beach destination wedding took place at The Chesterfield Hotel in Palm Beach, FL. Jocelyn and Ajay actually had two destination weddings. While they live in San Fransico, CA, Ajay's family lives in India and Jocelyn's family lives in South Florida. With elderly family members unable to travel, they decided to have two weddings. One wedding in India and another in Palm Beach, FL.
Jocelyn and Ajay did a fantastic job planning their Palm Beach destination wedding! You would never know it took them only 5 weeks to plan it! They wanted a simple intimate wedding with an elegant ceremony and a simple cocktail reception. The Chesterfield Hotel in Palm Beach, FL, offered them just that. This historic hotel gave an elegant charm to the affair. The perfect venue for an intimate Palm Beach wedding.
Ajay and Jocelyn, thank you so much for entrusting us to document your Palm Beach destination wedding! It was such an honor being a part of your second big day! We wish you all the best in this wonderful new season of life!
Jocelyn's dress was perfection. Gorgeous florals by Blossom Shoppe Florist. Then it was time for the first look The bridal party.Fresh pastel bouquets are my favorite.Then it was time for the ceremony to begin.These were photos of Jocelyn and Ajay's grandparents on their wedding days. Their gorgeous cake by Sugar Monkey. Then it was time to cut the cake! Sweet moments following the ceremony. Jocelyn's grandfather got emotional as he welcomed his new grandson into his family.
The details that brought this Palm Beach Destination Wedding together:
Venue: The Chesterfield Hotel in Palm Beach, FL
Florist: Blossom Shoppe Florist
Photography: Crystal Bolin Photography
Wedding Cake Baker: Jennifer Reed of Sugar Monkey
Decorator: Roni King
Makeup Artist: Christie Lopez
Hair Stylist: Erin Quillen