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Pensacola Beach Sunset Elopement was photographed during golden hour last fall by Pensacola wedding photographer, Adina Preston. Adina PrestonA lover of all things beautiful, classic and authentic, Adina’s journey into photography has taught her to adapt to all surroundings and allowed her to capture timeless, creative photographs that reveal raw connection and emotion. You can […]

Bride and groom having their faces really close for their Sunset bridal portraits in Pensacola Beach.

Pensacola Beach Sunset Elopement

EVENTS, WEDDINGS

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Palafox Wharf Waterfront Wedding event venue featuring wedding table flower details

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 […]

Favorite Top 5 Pensacola Wedding Venues

ENGAGEMENTS, PHOTOGRAPHY, WEDDINGS

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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

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

5Eleven (5 ELEVEN) Palafox Wedding in Downtown Pensacola

PHOTOGRAPHY, WEDDINGS

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Engagement photos at Alys Beach, near Rosemary Beach, Florida on 30A scenic route.

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

Alys Beach and The Pearl Engagement, Florida

ENGAGEMENTS, PHOTOGRAPHY, WEDDINGS

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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.

Equestrian photography in Ocala Florida

Equine Photography Session in Ocala, FL

PHOTOGRAPHY

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Family walking on the beach in Navarre, Florida for a photography session at sunset

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.

Navarre Beach Family Photo Session

PHOTOGRAPHY

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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.

Wedding send-off at the Pensacola Country Club, in Pensacola Florida

Pensacola Country Club Wedding

WEDDINGS

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The Henderson Beach Resort Wedding in Destin, Florida by Destin Wedding Photographer, Weddings by Adina Photography.

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.

Luxury Beachfront Wedding at The Henderson in Destin Florida

PHOTOGRAPHY, WEDDINGS

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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, […]

Wedding recessional during a wedding in Miramar Beach, Florida.

Sunny Miramar Beach Backyard Wedding

PHOTOGRAPHY, WEDDINGS

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Woman athlete sitting on sand during an outdoor female beach fitness photoshoot in Pensacola Beach, Florida.

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 […]

Outdoor Beach Fitness Photoshoot Ideas

FITNESS, PHOTOGRAPHY

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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, […]

athlete fitness workout at the beach doing crunches

Gym and Outdoor Fitness Photography Session Tips

ADVICE, BUSINESS, PHOTOGRAPHY

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Eden Gardens State Park Engagement Photos by Adina Preston, Weddings by Adina

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.

Eden Gardens State Park Fall Engagement

ENGAGEMENTS, PHOTOGRAPHY, WEDDINGS

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THE JOURNAL

It’s no surprise that planning your wedding day is not going to be an easy thing to do, so we have gathered the best wedding day advice from wedding pros, for a stress-free event.

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Amazing athletes that consistently train hard, these champions are always getting better at what they love. Being an expert Fitness Photographer in Pensacola has allowed me to be in an environment I feel comfortable in, being an athlete myself.

FITNESS photography

Navarre Sports and Fitness Photography - Meet Some Amazing Athletes

How to use this epic light to your advantage and create magical sunset portraits that will boost the value of your work. 

portrait photography

How to Take Amazing Golden Hour Portraits on the Beach