Florida Weddings | Michael J. McCrystal

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August24th

First Dance

Posted in: Weddings

Al and Melissa had an amazing wedding at the Florida Aquarium. This image is based off another image in my portfolio that Al fell in love with during our first meeting together. He had to make sure we had an image like this for their album and a large Metalic Art Print for the wall in their home.
August17th

Champagne

Posted in: Weddings

This is a graphic image I created during the wedding to use as a background for one of the page designs from the reception. These images are wonderful ways to show more detail from the wedding day. I love the story telling options that are possible today with digital imaging and the variety of album options. Making a wedding truly custom based on a bride’s personality is so powerful for communicating the emotions and style of the wedding day.
August17th

Melissa's Ring

Posted in: Weddings

I wanted to do something unusual for this ring shot. By reversing a lens I was able to get this extreme close up of Melissa’s beautiful wedding ring set.

Michael J. McCrystal
McCrystal Image Photography, LLC
Tampa Wedding Photography
August3rd

Final Touches

Posted in: Weddings

Just before leaving the hotel in St Petersburg to go the the Florida Aquarium in Tampa, Melissa is double checking the details of her hair and makeup. I love being part of all these moments and including them in the wedding album. My primary role is to capture the emotions and relationships of the wedding to preserve them for generations.
August3rd

Penguin Suits

Posted in: Weddings

I love the Florida Aquarium. It is an amazing venue, the staff is fantastic and there is a sense of wonder about the whole venue. While Al and his groomsmen were getting ready in a classroom area filled with amazing creatures and colors they had a very special visitor with very similar attire. The penguins also come out during the reception for a visit with the guests.
August3rd

Passion on the Beach

Posted in: Weddings

Every engagement session is different. I have used this location so many times over the years because of the variety of settings I can create within a short walk. This was by far one of my most passionate couples as they kissed and rolled and played in the waves with the sunset as their backdrop.
August3rd

Amy in a Moment of Peace

Posted in: Weddings

The pace of a wedding day is really quite surreal. There is so much going and so many details to attend to that these moments of quiet are so very powerful. Others in the room were attending to the details and Amy caught a glimpse of herself in the mirror and saw herself in her veil. For that one moment everything in the world stopped for her and it took her breath away.

I really love what I do. Being a part of these moments and saving them to share for generations is such a high calling for me as a photographer.
May4th

Florida Aquarium Wedding

Posted in: Weddings

Tampa’s Florida Aquarium is a fantastic and unique location for weddings. I love the different feel and options at the aquarium.

Having the ceremony in front of the main panoramic window to the reef is both romantic and unusual. The light is amazing and the colors are stunning.

Al and Melissa’s groomsmen were all avid fishermen. During the rehearsal they were looking into the reef and exchanging recipe ideas. It was great fun.
May4th

Amy and Darren Wedding Rehearsal

Posted in: Weddings

An old friend plays a very special song for Amy and Darren during the wedding rehearsal. Being a part of the rehearsal gives me access to moments and experiences missed by so many others.
May4th

Orlando Engagement Portraits

Posted in: Portraits, Weddings

I love having the opportunity to take a couple wandering in an area to explore and find new places to photograph them. New light, shapes and settings make for beautiful photographs and time spent with the couple creates understanding of their personality and love story.