Jen and Chris are getting married! This summer, I captured a Tampa engagement session at the Museum of Fine Arts and the Vinoy Hotel, two of the most beautiful spots in the area. We were able to capture some incredibly luxurious images in front of these landmarks and on the beach with a gorgeous sunset to top it all off. Jen and Chris really brought it for their classic Tampa engagement session!
Their Love Story
Jen and Chris met while they were in college in Kentucky. As many college love stories go, they became friends and fell in love during their time together. In July of this year, Jen and Chris moved to Tampa after being engaged for a few months. Now, they’ve been engaged for about a year and are planning their dream Florida wedding day! After spending time with Jen and Chris, I can tell you that they’re just such fun and easy-going people. They love laughing and having a good time together.
![engaged couple sits on fountain in front of the Tampa Museum of Fine Arts](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2023/12/Tampa-Museum-of-Fine-Arts-Engagement-Session_Ruth-Terrero-Photography_126.jpg)
![engaged couple kisses on sidewalk in front of palm trees near the Tampa Museum of Fine Arts](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2023/12/Tampa-Museum-of-Fine-Arts-Engagement-Session_Ruth-Terrero-Photography_132.jpg)
![blonde woman leans to kiss fiancee outside pink Tampa Museum of Fine Arts](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2023/12/Tampa-Museum-of-Fine-Arts-Engagement-Session_Ruth-Terrero-Photography_123.jpg)
![man lifts up fiancee in front of pink and white building in Tampa FL](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2023/12/Tampa-Museum-of-Fine-Arts-Engagement-Session_Ruth-Terrero-Photography_133.jpg)
Tampa Engagement Session
We kicked off Jen and Chris’s engagement session at the museum. There’s some incredible architectural details that I wanted to include in their portraits – including the gorgeous fountain outside. I’m always looking for fun and unique details to include in photos, to bring color and life into the images. The bright pink walls are one of my favorite spots to photograph my couples at the museum. There’s just something so fun about them and Jen and Chris were amazing – looking beautiful everywhere we stopped.
![engaged couple leans heads together hugging outside Tampa Museum of Fine Arts](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2023/12/Tampa-Museum-of-Fine-Arts-Engagement-Session_Ruth-Terrero-Photography_101.jpg)
![couple sits on fountain outside the Tampa Museum of Fine Arts](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2023/12/Tampa-Museum-of-Fine-Arts-Engagement-Session_Ruth-Terrero-Photography_127.jpg)
![engaged couple Lenas head together for Tampa engagement session](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2023/12/Tampa-Museum-of-Fine-Arts-Engagement-Session_Ruth-Terrero-Photography_130.jpg)
![woman holds man's arm in front of Tampa Museum of Fine Arts](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2023/12/Tampa-Museum-of-Fine-Arts-Engagement-Session_Ruth-Terrero-Photography_131.jpg)
![engaged couple holds hands walking through the Tampa Museum of Fine Arts](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2023/12/Tampa-Museum-of-Fine-Arts-Engagement-Session_Ruth-Terrero-Photography_107.jpg)
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Sunset Beach Engagement Portraits
To end our session, Jen, Chris and I headed down for some more casual and playful portraits on the beach at sunset. Jen and Chris popped the champagne and relaxed as the sun began to set. With the Vinoy Hotel behind them, we captured more portraits of the soon-to-be newlyweds in front of another Tampa landmark. It was the perfect way to wrap up our night together!
![engaged couple pops champagne during beach engagement session in Tampa FL](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2023/12/Tampa-Museum-of-Fine-Arts-Engagement-Session_Ruth-Terrero-Photography_113.jpg)
![man hugs woman in black dress on sand dune during beach engagement session in Tampa FL](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2023/12/Tampa-Museum-of-Fine-Arts-Engagement-Session_Ruth-Terrero-Photography_111.jpg)
![couple holds hands walking on Tampa beach during engagement session in Tampa FL](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2023/12/Tampa-Museum-of-Fine-Arts-Engagement-Session_Ruth-Terrero-Photography_147.jpg)
![engaged couple toasts champagne during beach engagement session in Tampa FL](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2023/12/Tampa-Museum-of-Fine-Arts-Engagement-Session_Ruth-Terrero-Photography_145.jpg)
![couple holds hands running down beach at sunset during Tampa FL engagement photos](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2023/12/Tampa-Museum-of-Fine-Arts-Engagement-Session_Ruth-Terrero-Photography_116.jpg)
Congratulations again, Jen and Chris. I’m so happy for you both. I know that your Florida wedding day is going to be stunning and I am already counting down the days until I see you again.
![couple holds hands while woman kisses his hand](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2023/12/Tampa-Museum-of-Fine-Arts-Engagement-Session_Ruth-Terrero-Photography_102.jpg)
![woman lays head on groom's shoulder during Tampa Museum of Fine Arts engagement session](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2023/12/Tampa-Museum-of-Fine-Arts-Engagement-Session_Ruth-Terrero-Photography_124.jpg)
![man leans to kiss woman's cheek in front of Tampa Museum of Fine Arts](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2023/12/Tampa-Museum-of-Fine-Arts-Engagement-Session_Ruth-Terrero-Photography_104.jpg)
![blonde mown in white dress poses holding hands together](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2023/12/Tampa-Museum-of-Fine-Arts-Engagement-Session_Ruth-Terrero-Photography_134.jpg)
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![engaged couple sits at table talking in front of the Tampa Museum of Fine Arts](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2023/12/Tampa-Museum-of-Fine-Arts-Engagement-Session_Ruth-Terrero-Photography_128.jpg)
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![engaged couple hugs between trees at Tampa Museum of Fine Arts](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2023/12/Tampa-Museum-of-Fine-Arts-Engagement-Session_Ruth-Terrero-Photography_106.jpg)
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![groom twirls bride on sand dunes in Tampa FL](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2023/12/Tampa-Museum-of-Fine-Arts-Engagement-Session_Ruth-Terrero-Photography_108.jpg)
![man twirls woman during Florida beach engagement session](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2023/12/Tampa-Museum-of-Fine-Arts-Engagement-Session_Ruth-Terrero-Photography_109.jpg)
![engaged couple hugs and kisses on sand dues in Tampa FL](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2023/12/Tampa-Museum-of-Fine-Arts-Engagement-Session_Ruth-Terrero-Photography_110.jpg)
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![couple cheers and pops champagne during Tampa engagement session](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2023/12/Tampa-Museum-of-Fine-Arts-Engagement-Session_Ruth-Terrero-Photography_114.jpg)
![man hugs woman from behind kissing her shoulder during Tampa FL beach engagement session](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2023/12/Tampa-Museum-of-Fine-Arts-Engagement-Session_Ruth-Terrero-Photography_140.jpg)
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![engaged couple hugs on dune during Tampa FL beach engagement session](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2023/12/Tampa-Museum-of-Fine-Arts-Engagement-Session_Ruth-Terrero-Photography_141.jpg)
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![engaged couple hugs on beach in front of the Vinoy Hotel](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2023/12/Tampa-Museum-of-Fine-Arts-Engagement-Session_Ruth-Terrero-Photography_115.jpg)
![engaged couple hugs at sunset during Tampa FL beach engagement session](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2023/12/Tampa-Museum-of-Fine-Arts-Engagement-Session_Ruth-Terrero-Photography_146.jpg)
![couple holds hands walking on beach at sunset in Florida](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2023/12/Tampa-Museum-of-Fine-Arts-Engagement-Session_Ruth-Terrero-Photography_117.jpg)
![couple hugs on beach showing off engagement ring during Tampa FL beach engagement session](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2023/12/Tampa-Museum-of-Fine-Arts-Engagement-Session_Ruth-Terrero-Photography_143.jpg)
![woman in black dress lays head on man's shoulder in Tampa FL](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2023/12/Tampa-Museum-of-Fine-Arts-Engagement-Session_Ruth-Terrero-Photography_118.jpg)
![couple leans to kiss in front of the Vinoy Hotel](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2023/12/Tampa-Museum-of-Fine-Arts-Engagement-Session_Ruth-Terrero-Photography_148.jpg)
I love getting to capture these special moments so that you can remember your wedding day for the rest of your life! For me, your wedding day is so much more than just a day.
You deserve a wedding photographer who is invested in you and capturing every moment! Reach out and let’s connect to book your wedding day here in Florida (or around the world)!
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