This was actually my first photo session at the Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. When Dinara and Johnny approached me with the idea of an anniversary shoot, we were considering either downtown Tampa or Ybor City as possible locations. Both are very popular spots among Tampa wedding photographers. Few days prior to our session I happened to be in downtown Tampa, and as I was driving by the new Museum of Art I saw that the Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, along with a portion of the River Walk, have been finally completed and looked simply amazing. I pretty much knew right away that we absolutely had to incorporate it into our photo shoot. Dinara and Johnny loved the idea and that’s what we ended up doing.
Since I also wanted to record this session on video (to make a short “behind the scenes” clip), I thought it would be a great idea to use at least a couple of different locations – different in style, different in feel. Since part of the shoot was going to take place in downtown, I decided that Ybor City would provide exactly the contrast I was looking for. Being a very popular place for engagement as well as wedding photography in Tampa, Ybor offers incredible variety of photo opportunities. I love its architecture, love the narrow streets, old buildings, little cafes, restaurants, cigar shops – love everything about it.
That Sunday I met Dinara and Johnny in Ybor City where we began our photo session a couple of hours before the sunset. One of the nice things about both downtown and Ybor is that you don’t have to go far to find variety – just walk a block or two in any direction and you get completely different scenery. Anyway, after about 40 or so minutes of fun in Ybor, we jumped into our cars and drove over to the Curtis Hixon Park, which was just a short ride away. We stayed at the park until the sun was gone and ended up shooting lots great pictures. In this post I’m including just a few of my favorites; however, A LOT more can be found in this VIDEO.
Enjoy!!
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sue rakes - what a great couple having fun and being dramatic! I love your use of light and the interaction of this couple….really well done!
Amy Siniscalchi-Plano Family Photographer - These are great! The location seemed like a great one for the couple. Very dramatic and fun. I love how they incorporated their dog too!
Jason Collin - That fountain is a great prop/background Vadim!
Did you have to talk them into going into the fountain or were they happy to do it?
Vadim - Thanks Jason, they were happy to do it after told them they had no other choice
Pedro - Excellent work. I love the angles that you used. You are a master on making any location be a great location!!!!
Surrey wedding photographer, Richard Galloway - Great couple shots – love the B&W one of the bride leaning back against the railing; great composition.