I had the privilege of photographing a summer-inspired Wedding Editorial at The Powel Crosley Estate in Sarasota Florida! Powel Crosley Estate is one of the top Venues in Sarasota Florida! Sarah Campbell, from Intrigue Designs, and her students created grand designs for the floral installations. As well as Styled Shoot Across America designing a gorgeous […]

Summer Editorial at the Powel Crosley Estate | Sarasota Florida

Editorial, Resources

I am sure you have heard the phrase, “film photography” a lot recently right? So let’s talk about film photography and why is it important? Film has become a very popular trend in recent years. But film has been around for a long time. Longer than any trend or any digital camera. Wedding photography centuries, […]

What is film photography and why is it important?

Branding, Resources

Congratulations on your engagement, YAY! There is so much to celebrate, and this is so exciting! I am thrilled to share with you, 8 reasons why you should have an engagement session, and here’s why. This season is so sweet and you deserve to enjoy it to the fullest! Your engagement season brings so many […]

8 reasons why you should have an engagement session

engagements, Resources

Reasons to have an Engagement Session in Tampa Florida

Plus three benefits to planning a smaller scale celebration! Let me guess, you just got engaged and you want to celebrate your love but you are not sold on having a BIG wedding day… so is a Micro Wedding right for you? I truly believe a Micro Wedding might be the way to go!  So what […]

What is a Micro Wedding and is it right for you?

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Cheers to the Bride and Groom

This was Amanda and Sergio’s first time taking portraits together and they absolutely killed it! This definitely goes to show that you do not need to have any experience behind the camera to create magic at your session with me! I’ve got you!

Couple Session at Fort De Soto Beach in Saint Petersburg Florida

engagements, Portraits

Couple Session At Sunset on The Beach

I got to work with a real life Disney princess! Don’t believe me, keep reading!

Wedding Editorial at the Ritz Carlton in Orlando Florida

Editorial, Weddings

Floral Arbor, Editorial, Bridal Portraits

This Timeless Evening Engagement is definitely one to remember! The one thing about Tennessee I will never understand is the weather. Paige and Tommy’s engagement session began with a thunderstorm that we thought would turn into several hours of rain. To our surprise the storm stopped within 15 minutes. The plan from there was to […]

Timeless Evening Engagement

engagements

If you need inspiration or ideas for an engagement session, this Classy Winter Engagement Downtown might be the way to go!You cannot go wrong with the downtown views of the city, the hustle and bustle and all the beautiful architecture. This engagement session was so special to me because I had the opportunity of knowing […]

Classy Winter Engagement Downtown

engagements

Favorite Wedding Venues in Knoxville Tennessee If you are engaged to be married and having trouble finding the perfect venue for your special day, I would love to help by sharing with you my top 6 wedding venues in Knoxville! I have had the privilege of working with some amazing vendors in Tennessee for the […]

Top 6 Wedding Venues in Knoxville

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Dara’s garden was the most perfect venue for this Romantic Summer Garden Wedding. Hannah told me her vision was a Romantic Summer Garden wedding theme and it sure came to life in the most beautiful way! It truly was a romantic day. Their love for each other was evident throughout the day, and it shows […]

Romantic Summer Garden Wedding

Weddings

Hannah and Harrison's wedding day in black and white

Alaina René Photography is a wedding photographer and mentor that proudly serves clients in Tampa Florida and World wide.

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