Married in Pensacola Beach, FL: Josh and Beka
Photography becomes easy when a beautiful couple decides to get married at one of the most picturesque locations in the entire area.
Sunset dreaming...
Josh and Beka, wed 9/12/2015.
Photography becomes easy when a beautiful couple decides to get married at one of the most picturesque locations in the entire area. Recreate any of these wedding photos with pen and ink and Josh and Beka's sunset wedding is completely Disney-ready.
I've worked alongside Rebekah at Levin-Rinke Resort Realty for about two years now, and throughout that time I've seen hers and Josh's relationship grow from a tenuous flirtation to a full-scale romance that went all the way to the altar. Annie and I have had the privilege to get to know them better and better over the last year, and this past summer they did me the ultimate honor of asking me to photograph both their engagement photos and their wedding.
Josh and Beka's wedding invitation... delivered to guests inside a film canister!
A better day could not have been designed. From the first look to the final exit, the entire day was picture-perfect. The ceremony took place aboard the Portofino I Dolphin Cruiser as the sunset sank to meet the horizon. Cool breezes prevailed and every guest was soon dancing aboard the boat as it circled Santa Rosa Sound.
I love this couple and I love the photos we made that day.
Ceremony officiated by Jack Kale. Catering provided by Terracotta at Portofino.
And, as a bonus round for those of you who read to the end, here is a shot from Halloween, when Josh and I competed in a costume contest as Deathstroke and Arrow.
Bruce and Rebekah - Pensacola Beach Wedding
Old Hickory Whiskey Bar - Pensacola Photographer
Old Hickory Whiskey Bar, photographed by Steven Gray
Where to begin?
Old Hickory first earned my affection on the strength of the name. I grew up with my grandmother telling me that her side of the family was descended from President Andrew "Old Hickory" Jackson, the historical bad@$$ who invaded Spanish Florida twice and generally Honey Badgered his way through into historical record.
Long story short, Pensacola, for its own quirky reasons, reveres Andrew Jackson. There are several sites around town dedicated to his memory and my ears perk up when I hear about a new one.
Two years ago, Old Hickory opened its doors and I was absolutely floored by the atmosphere of the bar, the number of whiskeys in stock and the incredible friendliness of the owners and staff. It's a place that keeps the music low and the cocktails perfect. It invites slow drinks and long conversations with both friends and strangers. And, like any good craft cocktail bar, the signature drinks often involve bursts of flame.
Old Hickory Whiskey Bar
123 S. Palafox St., Pensacola, FL 32501
https://www.facebook.com/OldHickoryWhiskeyBar
Owner: Katie Garrett
Bar Manager: Jeff Knott
Under the Tree: Baby Piper - Pensacola Photographer
Newborn shoot by Pensacola photographer, Steven Gray. It's the most wonderful time of the year!
And, for Brittney and Brandon, whom you might remember from their wedding last October, it's even more wonderful as they celebrate the birth of their new baby, Piper Olivia.
This shoot was actually a first for me. In eight years of slinging a camera, I've never shot newborns. Plenty of families with small children, but never a newborn. For a first try, I'm pleased with how they came out.
Congrats, Brittney, Brandon and big sister Kendall. It is always a joy to photograph your family.
