this isn't about tradition. it's about sanity.and maybe a little peace before the chaos.
Wedding days move fast—like, blink-and-it’s-over fast. And between the nerves, the noise, and the sea of faces, it can be easy to lose yourself in the whirlwind. That’s why a first look can be kind of a lifesaver.
Instead of seeing each other for the first time in front of everyone, you get a quiet moment. Just the two of you. No pressure. No audience. Just a chance to breathe, laugh, cry, or sneak in a “holy sh*t, this is happening.”
Not for everyone. But maybe… for you?
Why would you do a First Look?
You may be feeling nervous, or emotional, or over stimulated. With a First Look, you can experience a rare moment of calm and allows you to be present with one another before your guests arrive. It can be so easy to get swept up in the events of a wedding day that you forget to take a moment to appreciate the amazingness of what you’re actually doing.
Both of you are making a lifelong commitment to one another. It goes without saying, then, that you should take a moment just the two of you to process the magnitude of the journey you’re about to go on together and we as your photographers, will make sure we capture it all!
It's Your one quiet moment together
Weddings in South Florida can be… a lot. Heat, guests, timelines, traffic.
A first look gives you one peaceful moment—just you and your person—before the day unfolds. No audience. No performance. Just a chance to breathe, ground yourself, and say, “Hi. We’re doing this.”
It Takes the Pressure Off the Aisle
Ceremonies are emotional, especially if you’re getting married in front of 100+ people in the South Florida sun.
A first look softens that moment. You’ve already seen each other. The pressure lifts. You get to walk into your ceremony with less stress, more calm, and way fewer jitters.
You Get More Time Together
If you’re eloping in Florida or planning a full wedding, one thing stays the same: the day moves fast.
With a first look, you actually gain time with each other. Whether you’re sneaking off before guests arrive or getting ready together in a hotel room in Fort Lauderdale, this moment adds breathing room into your timeline.
You’ll Have Way More Photos
From a South Florida wedding photographer’s perspective: a first look gives us time. And time = gold.
No rush. No chasing sunset. Just natural light, real emotion, and room to move at your pace. Plus, you won’t have to disappear during cocktail hour to cram in portraits.
IT DOESN’T RUIN THE “AISLE MOMENT”
The myth that a first look kills the magic? Not true.
Even after photographing elopements and weddings across South Florida and beyond, I can tell you—people still cry. It still hits.
But now, it hits softer. Like a second wave of emotion instead of one overwhelming flood.
planning a wedding or elopement in South Florida?
If you’re craving a day that feels calm, real, and completely yours—
a first look might be the breath of fresh air you didn’t know you needed.
Reach out if you’re into doing things your way.
I’ll be here, camera ready, no pressure
