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We were thrilled to capture the magic of a surprise proposal on the beach at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park. Against the stunning backdrop of a picturesque sunset, we were honored to witness a truly unforgettable moment as the groom-to-be got down on one knee and asked his beloved to spend forever with him. It was an incredible privilege to be able to capture the raw emotions and pure joy of this special occasion. The golden hour lighting was simply breathtaking, adding an extra layer of beauty to the moment. We’re thrilled with how the photos turned out and feel so lucky to have been a part of such a special day. Our photoshoot on the beach was truly a testament to the power of love and the beauty of a perfect proposal.

It was a Saturday morning in November 2022, and we were excited to capture some beautiful shots in the garden’s stunning surroundings, but the weather had other plans. As soon as we arrived, the heavens opened, and heavy rain began to pour down upon us. Despite the unexpected deluge, however, everyone involved was in great spirits and determined to make the most of the situation.

Armed with umbrellas and good humor, we proceeded to capture some truly unique shots that we never could have planned for. The rain added an extra layer of texture and beauty to the photos, and our clients were happy to embrace the wet and wild atmosphere. We were also fortunate to have the whole garden to ourselves for 2.5 hours, thanks to Vizcaya’s Premium Sunrise Permit, which gave us the freedom to explore and experiment without any interruptions.

Despite the challenging weather, we all had a blast and laughed our way through the photoshoot, creating memories that will last a lifetime. We’re already looking forward to our next sunrise photoshoot (minus the rain, of course!), and we can’t wait to see what kind of magic we’ll capture next.”

As outdoor photographers in Miami, we know that the best photo season runs from October to May (though April is probably the safest bet!). However, we also know that not every photoshoot can be perfectly planned around the ideal weather conditions. During the rainy season, unpredictable rain showers and humidity can be the worst enemies of photo glamour, leaving clients with sweaty and sticky hair. But sometimes, you just have to roll with the punches and make the most of what you’ve got.

We’ve had the pleasure of photographing bridal sessions for many happy couples during the less-than-ideal season, and the results can be equally stunning! Take Mr. and Mrs. Zhu’s August photo session, for example. Despite the heat and humidity, their love shone through in every shot, and we had so much fun capturing their contagious joy.

At ZZfoto Photographers, we believe that every photoshoot is an opportunity to create something beautiful and unique, regardless of the weather conditions. So if you’re planning a photoshoot during Miami’s rainy season, don’t be afraid to embrace the elements and let your love shine through. With a little creativity and a lot of heart, anything is possible!

At ZZfoto Photographers, we pride ourselves on our ability to create timeless and beautiful photos for our clients. Many of our clients come from around the world specifically for their bridal and engagement photos taken in Miami. And why wouldn’t they? Miami boasts stunning natural scenery and iconic architecture that provide the perfect backdrop for creating lasting memories.

Our classic combo session of South Beach at dawn followed by Vizcaya is a customer favorite that never gets old. This dynamic duo of locations provides the perfect combination of beachy, tropical vibes and Old-World elegance. From the morning sun rising over the Atlantic to the sandy beach and film-worthy seaside mansion and gardens of Vizcaya, our classic combo captures the very essence of Miami’s unique beauty and architectural grandeur. This particular photo session, taken in March 2020, is just one example of the magic we can create in these iconic Miami locations.

We recently did a lovely photo session for the grand opening of Modamado, a sisters-owned woman’s clothing and accessory boutique store in downtown Coral Gables.

Take a sneak peek of what we photographed in both video and still photo formats.

On a warm December afternoon in 2019, we did a pre-bridal photo session in the beautiful Doral Park Country Club, a versatile venue for the residents in the City of Doral and beyond.

Check out the sample pix of this gorgeous couple!

We photographed a beautiful private wedding at the famous Ancient Spanish Monastery on the last day of February, 2020,

Please check out the beautiful venue and thoughtful details offered by this special place.

Sample portraits of this event available upon separate requests only.

Daicy and Jairo’s wedding was the first wedding we had the pleasure of photographing in 2020, on a beautiful January morning in Miami. The picturesque Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Coral Gables provided the perfect backdrop for their wedding ceremony, and we captured stunning photos of the lovely couple in various spots around the garden.

During the photo session, we were lucky enough to capture a rare moment when a butterfly landed on Jairo while inside the exotic butterfly garden. It was a magical moment that we were thrilled to capture and incorporate into their wedding album.

The festivities continued with a fun and beautiful wedding reception at the one-of-a-kind Dolores But You Can Call Me Lolita in Brickell. We were honored to be a part of their special day and grateful for the opportunity to capture their love story. Daicy and Jairo, thank you for entrusting us with your memories!

On a sunny morning of last December, we did a photo session for Y and her little sister, Dolby the 4 year old golden retriever. They definitely made a happy pair!

If you have seen our previous 2 blog posts, you know who baby Olive is. If you haven’t, click Part 1 and Part 2.

One thing we wanted to achieve but wasn’t quite successful during the on location photo session in Bill Baggs State Park was for Olive to lie down on her tummy for some typical textbook cute baby looks. We hope to accomplish this during the in-studio photo session in the more controlled environment with less noise and disturbance. We tried everything and it was still impossible for Olive to do so simply because she didn’t feel secure or comfortable with that pose. We decided that no baby should be forced to pose again their own will.

For one last try though, daddy told us that Olive actually liked to lie down on the tummy on him. So we fired up our camera and got some powerful shots…

The days in December 2019 in Miami were mostly somber if not rainy. We were worried whether the rain would stop on the morning of baby Olive’s 100-day & family photo session day. Luckily, not only the rain stopped two hours before the photo shoot, the sun was actually generous enough to show up during the 90-minute window of the photo session. And it turned out to be a fabulous photo session with a lovely extended family!

This blog post focuses more on the adults, by showcasing the lovely extended family that surrounds lucky baby Olive.

P.S. Does anyone also think that the grandpa looks like Jackie Chan?

The days in December 2019 in Miami were mostly somber if not rainy. We were worried whether the rain would stop on the morning of baby Olive’s 100-day & family photo session day. Luckily, not only the rain stopped two hours before the photo shoot, the sun was actually generous enough to show up during the 90-minute window of the photo session. And it turned out to be a fabulous photo session with a lovely extended family!

This blog post focuses on the cute baby Olive and her beautiful parents.

Jade’s family loves to travel and we were honored to be their destination photographer when they visited Miami in February 2019. The photo session started just after sun rise at South Beach and later on progressed to Ocean Drive for some street shots. It was cloudy to begin with but the sun must be impressed by the beautiful happy family and eventually decided to come out.

It was a fun and pleasant photo session. The fact that Jade understood how to pose made our job such a breeze. Thanks to years of yoga training, Jade’s every movement and posture were elegant, uplifting and super photogenic. We are still in awe every time we revisit their photos for posing inspirations. We hope these sample pix can inspire you as well!

This year we continue our annual tradition of the in studio photo shoot to celebrate the Lunar New Year – Year of the pig. We incorporated elements of cuteness to light up the heavy start of Year 2020. Things will get better…

We had the honor of shooting the wedding ceremony & reception for a lovely couple on a pleasant 2018 spring afternoon at the Deering Bay Yacht & Country Club in Coral Gables. The couple, their families and the wedding party are really photogenic and super nice to work with.

We started the photo shoot in the dressing suits where the wedding parties were getting ready. Don’t be surprised to see a photo showing the bride and groom seeing each other walking out of their dressing rooms. Prior to that there was actually a mini special ceremony when the groom and the groomsmen welcomed the bride and bridesmaids’s arrival in a limo in different outfits. And this is completely normal in the Chinese tradition.

The Ceremony was very well designed and absolutely beautiful, one of the most touching ones we’ve ever photographed. Using a drone to deliver the wedding rings was also memorable and fun to witness. And the florists did a wonderful job to make the whole scene dreamy.

After the ceremony, we hopped on golf carts with the wedding party to take photos on the gorgeous landscapes of Deering Bay Yacht & Country Club (big thanks to the ultra friendly and helpful Deering Bay staff) and ended the photo shoot with the First Dance. We heard the peacocks singing when we drove out. Such an unforgettable event and place!

Please enjoy some of the selected moments from that day:

This past weekend we visited Jungle Island at night for its Chinese Lantern Festival, Luminosa. It was quite a delightful experience with magical lights, creative lanterns, groovy music, fun activities and intoxicating fragrance of corn plant blossoms. The event has an extended end date of Feb 9, 2020. There’s still time to visit!

Get the full visual & sound experience from our vlog and read on for some quick tips.

Even though it’s a popular event, the crowd size was actually not as bad as we had predicted. Parking was plenty when we arrived at 8:00pm (the nightly event is open from 5:00pm – 10:00pm). But if you could, arrive early to watch the Chinese Acrobatic Show at 6:30pm (or 8:00pm) or even earlier to watch the Winged Wonders bird show at 5:30pm.

Tickets are available both at the gate or on Jungle Island’s official website. The list price is $35 per adult, $27 per child or $99 per family of two adults and two children. You get 10% off ticket price if purchasing online but there’s a $3.15 convenience fee for each ticket. So both options are about the same.

Parking is $20 per car — it is a bit expensive but there are no other parking options available around the isolated area (middle of McArthur Causeway between downtown Miami and South Beach).

There are plenty of options/locations for food and drinks around the park. Restrooms are also abundant and easy to find, available at almost every building around the corner.

We had the honor to be the photographer and videographer for Burton’s Bar Mitzvah at Temple Judea in Coral Gables. Due to temple restrictions, we were only allowed in the back of the hall for the morning service. But we still managed to capture the beautiful ceremony which included: Tallit Presentation, First Ark Opening, English Prayer Reading, Second Ark Opening, Passing the Torah from Generation to Generation, First Aliyah, Second Aliyah, Third Aliyah, Fourth Aliyah, Hagba’ah — Lifting the Torah, G’Lilah — Dressing the Torah, and Third Ark Opening.

Later that day we also joined the fun and memorable evening celebration in Key Biscayne featuring Hora Dance and the Candle Lighting Ceremony.

Hope you enjoy the following feel-good moments as well!

It was our great pleasure to welcome baby Alice in zzfoto’s studio for her One-Month photos three days before the end of 2019. We had great fun experimenting different outfits and poses with Alice, a smiling angel!

We did a bridal photo session in August 2019 for a beautiful couple in Vizcaya Museum & Gardens. Summer is not considered a typical or ideal season for photo shoots because of the humidity, high temperatures and unpredictable weathers in South Florida. But we were able to pull it off for this traveling couple who only had a whole day in Miami.

We have done many bridal photo sessions at Vizcaya and we are always able to discover new inspirations shooting here. We hope you enjoying seeing photos from this session as well as any previous sessions.

on a beautiful late afternoon in May 2017, we were given the task of photographing a “surprise beach bridal” session at the Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park for a group of friend who were visiting Miami. The group of friends were so thoughtful they even secretly prepared a bridal gown and the whole set of wedding party dresses and suit just to make their visit to the south Florida beaches a life long memory. It was a lot of fun doing the hour-long photo session. We loved the dynamics of the group and how they truly cared about each other, especially the two main characters. This special photo shoot certainly gave us something special to cherish too.