Sheila Simmington - Sarasota Wedding Photographer

Sarasota Garden Club Wedding

Sheila — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 19:06:26 +0000

We have our very own Secret Garden here in Sarasota; just like the book. Unknown to many people who even live here in Sarasota. It is perfect for a small or medium sized wedding – and very affordable. Ashley and Clayton married in the gardens late November.

The Garden Club, nestled in the north corner of downtown, near the Hyatt hotel has everything a photographer dreams for.. well I do anyway. Lush grass, heavy full trees, ponds, rustic benches, unkempt stepping stones and fresh flowers galore. The combination of the sun and the blushing bride Ashley had all my attention – I was inspired by the combination! Check it out.

Back inside for the girls, a little freshening up and getting ready for that walk down the isle. Lets see what’s happening in the hall where the reception is taking place later and a quick hello to the guys on the other side of the building. I am in love the the vintage hand mirror and the brassy tea pots for flower pots on the center tables. Here are some more details:

I departed the Sarasota Garden Club that night and the party was just peaking – Such a tight knit crowd of friends on the dance floor singing and dancing, I dare not interrupt. I just let myself out and captured this closing shot on my way home. Thanks to Ashley and her dad for finding me and for that contagious smile you’ve got Ashley! Congrats.

Bradenton Wedding

Sheila — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 21:19:03 +0000

This Bradenton backyard wedding, was unique and fun with a little flare of hipster meets day of the dead. Every once in a while you photograph a wedding unlike any wedding you have photographed ever; this was it for me. I was absolutely inspired by the colors and the ribbons and whole vibe of the wedding. I would like to add that the food was the best I have EVER seen, photographed, and devoured at any wedding; find out where the food came from below. Alex; shy and soft spoken, doe eyed, pale skin and high cheek bones was a delight to photograph; Dorian with his hip top hat and outspoken personality was enthusiastically liked by all the guests and had NO problem poising for the camera. The wedding ceremony started at 4:20 and it went a little something like this:

Acapulco Tropical Super Market in Bradeton provided a spread of amazing authentic mexican food; and what was in my opinion the best meal I have ever eaten at at a wedding!

Crosley Mansion Wedding, Sarasota

Sheila — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 04:59:46 +0000

The Powel Crosley Estate, in Sarasota must be one of the hidden gems of this little city, not many people that I know have ever heard about it. I can not think of a more perfect setting to host an intimate, sophisticated wedding than at this mansion. Caitlyn and Tyler called me up about 6 months before their wedding to chat with me about their big day and tell me that I was the one they were looking for to capture those special moments. I didn’t meet either one of them until the day of the wedding, but we had a blast and made some crazy, beautiful art! Here are the highlights to what turned out to be a spectacular evening. And as always, I’m in love with the brides shoes – from paris.

I LOVED the shoes as I am sure you can tell! Caitlyn and Tyler’s wedding was so much FUN! A sophisticated wedding with a splash of Dutch, (Tyler) and a hint of old Paris (Caitlyn) was a photographers dream!

According to my daughter, blurry photo’s are boss: lets see how this one goes over

Venice, Florida – Wedding

Sheila — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 19:11:09 +0000

Mical and Kirk married in October at the Venetian River Club in Venice Florida. Beautiful colors, lovely couple, upbeat fun wedding party, impeccable staff. The entire staff went far and above the standard to make the night so much fun, and everything was so beautiful. And I would like to add the food was exceptional too.

Kirk and Mical had chosen a place by the riverside to have there “first glance”. A private moment to see each other for the first time, only moments before they signed their ketubah and walked down the aisle.

I love this Shot. I’m blowing this bad baby up to a poster size print of it for my studio wall in downtown Sarasota.

Angela was kind enough to tot us in the golf carts to the beautiful tree on the grounds with Spanish moss and green, green grass as well as a lovely view of the sun set and what it might have to offer us.

And we were not disappointed. This photo is taken right out of the camera – yes the afterglow from the sunset really looked exactly like this. I love a good Florida sunset.

The Venetian in Venice Florida is one of my Favorite venues south of Sarasota to photograph a wedding. Thanks Mical and Kirk for finding me and helping me create beautiful photo’s that we will all love! There are some amazing memories here!

Sarasota E-Session

Sheila — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:26:40 +0000

Tiffany and Will, getting married in March, put up with me enough to dash around downtown Sarasota as I drove around and said – “hey, that looks like it would make an amazing backdrop for a photograph”. The results are fun and sassy!

From the old Rustic Grill, down Coconut avenue, across Main Street and ending at Marina Jacks Bay Front. All within a mile from each other right here in Sarasota. Tiffany and Will will be wed in March at the Windsong Ranch.