SunQuest Destin Solaris Yacht Wedding – an all inclusive wedding experience aboard Destin’s most awarded wedding venue. As a wedding photographer based in the picturesque Destin, Florida, I recently had the honor of capturing the mesmerizing nuptials of Daelann and Tylor, where the emerald waters meet the sun-kissed skies. As the golden orb began its […]

Pensacola Beach Sunset Elopement was photographed during golden hour last fall by Pensacola wedding photographer, Adina Preston.

Approved by the Best Wedding Photographer in Pensacola, Florida Best and Favorite Pensacola Wedding Venues is a blog about the top 5 of the coolest spots to get married in downtown Pensacola. Written by the Best Pensacola Wedding Photographer, Adina Preston. No. 1 • Pensacola Country Club, Pensacola, Florida A wedding at the Pensacola Country […]

First time at 5Eleven Palafox in Pensacola photographing Allison and Taylor’s elegant wedding. It rained literally the whole day, and the only time we had for outdoor bridal portrait photos was right before sunset. We lucked out with that, and also with the fact that at around that time, all the business around this wedding venue downtown Pensacola, had turned on their lights, so it made the photos so colorful and beautiful. If you’re getting ready in the area, consider the 5 Eleven Palafox

If you’re looking for cool engagement locations around Santa Rosa Beach, Alys Beach Florida and The Pearl Hotel are two spots to consider.

Are you looking for a beautiful black background horse portrait to hang on your walls? Everything starts with booking an equine photo session, like this one from Ocala, Florida.

You can’t go wrong with sunset photos while you’re on vacation in Florida, so if you’re visiting Navarre, this beach family photo session will give you an idea of how yours can also look like.

One of my favorite things about Florida fall weddings is the breezy weather, and Shan and Frank’s wedding at the Pensacola Country Club this past year, was one of those that are worth mentioning.

Originally from Indiana, Taylor and Brian wanted to have lots of friends and family coming into town from the midwest for their luxurious beachfront wedding at The Henderson in Destin, Florida.

Sunny Miramar Beach in Destin – a Florida backyard wedding. Every couple has a story. Jennifer and Jason met a few years ago and it was love at first sight. I guess you know when you meet that special person, it takes you by surprise when you’re not looking. But when you finally see it, […]

So you’re looking for outdoor female beach fitness photoshoot ideas, thanks for being here. I photographed this session a couple of weeks at in Pensacola Beach, early in the morning, as you can probably tell by the positioning of the sun. I thought dealing with the shadows was going to be a little rough, but […]

Today I am going to focus on Gym and Outdoor Fitness Photography Session Tips and Ideas, at the request of many of my Instagram followers (@adinapreston) Are you a fitness instructor, athlete, yoga instructor or a fitness model or bodybuilder looking to elevate your brand through high quality photography that will help you get clients, […]

One of the prettiest locations for lifestyle or engagement sessions in North Florida is Eden Gardens State Park in Santa Rosa Beach.

With 163 acres of land that were part of the historic Wesley homestead, Eden Gardens is a oasis for any lifestyle or wedding photographer in North Florida.

Holidays are approaching and the best gifts that you can give are memories. Memories are moments in time when you’ve had beautiful experiences, and it’s time to get these captured!

Memorial Day well spent this year photographing a glamorous, elegant wedding at the Emerald Grande Destin, in spite of COVID-19! #covidweddingsuccess

Vinyasa Yoga Photography in Seattle – Yoga Photography with Seattle based International Yoga Teacher, Robin Martin and Yogi partner, Adam Lowell Pearlstein. As a fitness photographer, this yoga session was such a cool opportunity to not only photograph, but experience personally, and it was also a reminder that art comes in different forms. What Robin […]

Learn what some beach ceremony logistics are, attire suggestions, beach weather situations, decor and backup plan – some essential checklist items to keep in mind Planning a destination wedding on the beach – we put together this essential checklist for your beach wedding. There’s nothing more calming and peaceful than walking barefooted in the warm […]

Small steps towards your dream wedding You’re going crazy, I get it. So are we, wedding photographers with tons of booked weddings coming up. Your wedding is about to happen and there’s so much uncertainty, that you are not sure how to handle it all. The next few weeks will be decisive in where we’re […]

This down time means more time for ourselves. It means more time with our loved ones and it yes, it means more time for smart wedding planning. Being pro-active in these mayhem times is essential not only for our mental sanity, but also for the next important event in our lives, that for some it means getting married soon. So let’s get this Wedding Planning during COVID-19 better and more efficient. 

Golden Hour is that pocket of time just after sunrise but most popular about an hour before sunset. Sunset photography sessions are the most highly sought after portraits because the Golden Hour is the most optimal time to create glowing, magical portraits that will create the soft portraits everyone is in love with.

25 Important steps for a stress free wedding day. As a Seattle and Pensacola photographer shooting weddings from Washington to Florida, I have seen so much, from poor planning to an awesomely organized wedding day.

Blue skies, white sand and clear warm waters: that’s what you will find when looking for the top rated Pensacola wedding venues in the Florida Panhandle. Florida’s East Coast heavenly beaches routinely deliver on all three fronts.

Read this and prepare ahead. Booking a seasoned wedding photographer is one of the most important decisions you’ll make for your wedding, so take this piece of advice to heart.

Booking an engagement session before your wedding is a great opportunity to get to know your wedding photographer, have some fun and learn to relax in front of the camera before the big day!

Planning a stress-free wedding? Here’s a Wedding Timeline that will help you plan your day more efficiently. Planning a wedding is incredibly fun but nevertheless stressful without a solid wedding planning timeline in your hands. Here’s our advice…

It’s no news that weddings in general are outrageously expensive. From that gorgeous white dress and the handsome tux, to the cake, venue and all the wonderful vendors that contribute to making that day one to remember. Add to that hiring a photographer, and the the tab goes even higher. I can totally understand why a lot of […]

If you’re like me, you started planning for your big day since you were a little girl, right? And you know this is a one time opportunity to do it right – you only have ONE shot at it. Searching for a wedding photographer, especially in Seattle, must be overwhelming. There is so much talent here, and everyone is eager to please. So how do you choose? I’ll give you a few pointers.

Bodacious Brew on Palafox Wedding photographed by Pensacola Wedding photographer, Adina Preston. Ceremony at St. Thomas More Church – A Sacred Beginning The timeless beauty of St. Thomas More Church set the stage for Rachel and Grey’s sacred vows. Located in the heart of downtown Pensacola, the church’s majestic architecture and serene ambiance provided a […]

The setting for Mallorie and Garett’s nuptials was nothing short of breathtaking. As a Navarre Beach wedding photographer, I always have the best time photographing at the SpringHill Suites Navarre Beach Hotel. The hotel provided a picturesque backdrop for their beach ceremony, where the couple exchanged vows with the sound of gentle waves and the […]