Carmela Blackwell Photography, a Lakeland, Plant City, Winter Haven and all of Central Florida based wedding photographer capturing your joyful wedding day.
Austin and Rosa's October wedding at Resurrection Catholic Church in Lakeland, FL was a beautiful celebration of their love and commitment. It was everything all rolled into a few moments in time. Laughter, tears, joy, more laughter! The reception that evening was everything they could have wished for at the gorgeous Lone Palm Golf & Country Club.
Edward Medard Conservation Park just south of Plant City, FL was the location for Ragdah & Victor’s fall engagement session. This park is absolutely chock full of gorgeous locations from a wonderful wooden bridge crossing a slough leading out to the old mining pits to the hills and exposed roots of the giant old live oak trees. There are miles of trails to explore and even an observation tower. Limitless places for the perfect engagement session!
Saturday, September 17th was the sweetest of days at The Sorosis Building on Lake Morton in downtown Lakeland, FL. I adore this venue here in Lakeland. Everything form the gleaming hardwood floors, to the tall ceilings, wrought iron and brick fencing, and that gorgeous, gorgeous fireplace in the front room with the giant mantle that is just begging for photos and flowers to adorn it! Such a perfect location for personalization! And the lighting and locations for wedding photography are unbeatable!
Bonnet Springs Park is a brand new 168 acre park that just opened on the west side of downtown Lakeland, FL. The place has quickly become a go to favorite for my family to explore and wander around outside in the gorgeous fall weather we’ve been having lately. Super easy to grab an ice cream cone and walk all the lovely paths and boardwalks the sprawling park offers. There’s even a rooftop bar over looking the large lawn area where there are always families throwing footballs and frisbees around. Perfect place to grab a cold libation and watch the world be active on the grass below.
Last Spring, I had the sweet privilege of photographing Lauren & Romeo’s ultra romantic wedding at the fabulous Garden Villa in Winter Park, FL. One of my favorite venues to photograph in the Orlando area, there are so many gorgeous locations throughout the property for taking photos.
