Refined Romance in the Bahamas: A Wedding Weekend at The Ocean Club

At The Ocean Club in the Bahamas, I let my approach unfold with quiet precision. This celebration was the perfect reflection of what I aim to photograph — events that are both high-style and deeply heartfelt. Elevated, but never over-produced. Poetic in tone, yet rooted in what was truly happening.

The gallery leans into that duality: a rhythm of fleeting moments and curated detail, a visual interplay of fashion and feeling. Portraits happened in quick bursts — full of motion, full of soul. The still moments had their own pulse. Everything moved with intention but never felt rehearsed.

Design-wise, the couple embraced the beauty of the location in a way that felt refined and fresh. Vibrant citrus tones, sculptural florals, tropical greenery, and shell accents all echoed the surrounding landscape, yet in a way that felt wholly their own. The Cloisters brought this grounded, old-world energy to the ceremony — timeless, sacred, and serene. The rest of the weekend flowed between barefoot welcome events, a dance-filled reception under string lights, and a laid-back farewell brunch by the pool.

You expect sunshine in the Bahamas, but what we got was passing rain and overcast skies — The soft light added a quiet kind of depth. It was emotional. Sacred. Honest. I leaned into the moodiness of the tones, letting the weather speak instead of resisting it. Film, flash, tilt, and ambient light became the language through which I told this story.

A wedding where the style was met with substance — and where the love was as palpable. Elevated, yet soulful.

Vendor Team:
Photo @kristinpiteophoto
Planning & Design @ashleysmithevents
Venue @fsoceanclub
Floral @nuudebotanica
Entertainment @gatsbyband
Event Rentals @wildflowers.bahamas
Hair @mollymullenbeauty
Makeup @mymusenyc
Stylist @jacfleurant
Lighting @zamargroup
Paper @camelliaandco
Calligrapher @gemtones
Video @sarahdavis