{"id":5643,"date":"2015-10-31T20:21:14","date_gmt":"2015-10-31T20:21:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thp.goodgallery.com\/blog\/?p=5643"},"modified":"2023-11-27T16:12:57","modified_gmt":"2023-11-27T16:12:57","slug":"biltmore-hotel-engagement-session","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travisharris.com\/blog\/biltmore-hotel-engagement-session\/","title":{"rendered":"BILTMORE HOTEL ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS | MIAMI, FL | CARLA + KORY"},"content":{"rendered":"

[dropcap]M[\/dropcap]y iPhone alarm went off at 5:15am<\/em> for this engagement session that was set to take place here in Miami, FL at the beach, and then we had planned to do some Biltmore Hotel<\/a> Engagement Photos. \u00a0Now, I am not much of a “morning” person… but, when the goal is to go out and capture some nice “sunrise” images on the beach for my clients… then… I am all for it! \u00a0However, this\u00a0session had a very wet and depressing start. \u00a0I had just finished loading up my SUV with all the gear, drove down from my parking garage, and was waiting for my assistant to park his car when I get the horrifying text message from Carla, that her hair and makeup person is no where to be found… and is not responding to the phone, or the door (she went to their studio). \u00a0They completely dropped the ball! \u00a0I look over at my assistant (now sitting in my car, waiting for me to start driving) and say “Oh, man.. there goes the sunrise.” \u00a0Let me take a second now.. and say that, if your shooting with me and you really want the best experience I would highly recommend contacting one of the trusted professionals in my “Vendors I Trust<\/a>” page.<\/em> \u00a0So, I called Carla and told her that, the best plan is just for her to do her own hair & makeup and lets meet at the beach when she was ready. \u00a0I reminded her that for the beach, we could get away with it\u00a0and that we could play “catch up” on the way to the Biltmore<\/a>. \u00a0Which is what we ended up doing, and everything came out\u00a0great.<\/p>\n

So, let me back up and explain… Carla & Kory actually drove all the way from Atlanta, GA —just<\/em>— to shoot with me. \u00a0I was honored when I received the phone call from her the week prior and could not wait to meet, and work together! \u00a0I learned a lot about them before, during, and after the shoot. \u00a0Carla, a former fine arts high school teacher is now a full-time, professional artist (painter) and it was her “searching” around looking for Miami Wedding Photographers<\/a> that led her to my work, and an excuse to come to Miami. \u00a0Kory, an “I.T.” goo roo was so easy going and kind. \u00a0We all had fun joking around that he could be a male model, and maybe one day will end up in the Macy’s<\/a> catalog LOL. \u00a0Hey, you never<\/em> know! \u00a0They met years ago through mutual friends out one night, and now are planning their wedding for later this coming 2016 in Cancun, Mexico<\/a>! \u00a0I sure hope that I will be packing my bags, and buying airfare sometime soon \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

Carla, Kory… Let me just say.. that to spite any rough start to this session the both of you are truly solid, understanding, and a ton of fun to be around! \u00a0Taking a look at that beach image below… shows[perfectpullquote align=”full” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””] that even though a plan may not work out perfect, it does not mean excellent results can’t happen.<\/em>[\/perfectpullquote]<\/p>\n

This shot, will look incredible as “wall art” in your home and you will always remember this day as a result. \u00a0We had such an adventure, skirting the rain at times, sneaking around the hotel, and then hanging out like old friends after the session over some beers, and burgers. \u00a0Your both the best!<\/p>\n

TH<\/p>\n

Here I am working in realtime, and this will give you a better idea on what the dynamics are like on the actual shoot. \u00a0Enjoy!<\/p>\n