Carmela Blackwell Photography, a Lakeland, Plant City, Winter Haven and all of Central Florida based wedding photographer capturing your joyful wedding day.
Step right up to the greatest love story on earth – Chelsea and Zach's spectacular wedding at The Manor on Lake Juliana in Auburndale, FL! The Manor was the perfect backdrop for their sweet day. As their wedding photographer, I had a front-row seat to the magic, from the giggles at Florida Southern College to the grand finale under the Florida sun.
Hey there, lovely couples and soon-to-be-wedded wonders! 📸✨ It's your friendly Lakeland wedding photographer, and guess what? It's my ten-year anniversary of capturing love stories through my lens. To celebrate, I thought I'd spill the beans on some seriously underrated but absolutely necessary aspects of your big day. So, grab a cup of coffee or your favorite beverage, and let's dive into the fun world of wedding wonders!
Now, let's fast forward to their extraordinary wedding day, which can only be described as the cat's meow of celebrations. Bonnet Springs Park provided the perfect backdrop for their joyous union, with its sprawling beauty and enchanting charm. Picture this: lush greenery, vibrant blooms, and a stunning lake that sparkles under the Florida sun. This place is a wedding photographer's dream come true!
Hold onto your corsets and tunics, folks! I've got a wedding tale that will transport you back in time and tickle your funny bone. Prepare to enter the whimsical world of Christopher and Melanie's renaissance-themed wedding at The Sterling Venue in Minneola, FL. This was no ordinary celebration—filled with love, laughter, and a touch of mischief. So, grab your goblets and get ready for a rollicking good time!
It was an early morning engagement session filled with laughter, love, and plenty of gorgeous light. Taylor and Dean's session at Loyce E. Harp Park in Lakeland, Florida was nothing short of magical. Loyce E Harp Park aka Carter Road Park, is one of my favorite locations here in Polk County to shoot a rustic engagement session at. Every time I go there, it’s magic!
From the moment I arrived on Saturday to photograph their wedding here in Lakeland, FL, I could feel the joy and happiness surrounding these two sweethearts. They had managed to plan a wonderful day to celebrate their love from Arkansas….no easy feat when you also have a brand new two month old addition to the family!
We decided to meet on a beautifully cool spring morning at Loyce E. Harp Park in South Lakeland, one of my favorite locations for engagement sessions because there’s just so many places to take photos! The two of them did such a great job picking complimentary outfits for the hour long session, one formal outfit and one casual.
