Nicholl Hyatt Photography

09/01/2026

Tuesday Tip: Can’t decide what to wear? Bring two outfits!

If you’re torn between dressing up for your engagement session and wearing something a little more casual, you don’t necessarily have to choose.

Bring both!

I love starting with a dressier outfit and then switching into something more relaxed partway through the session. It gives you two completely different looks without needing two different locations or sessions.

A long, flowy dress photographs beautifully and adds movement, while a more casual outfit can give you a completely different feel for the second half.

Just make sure the two of you coordinate for both looks. You don’t want one person ready for date night while the other looks like they’re headed to Publix. 😂

If you’re already investing the time to get dressed up, choose a beautiful location, and have your engagement photos taken, bringing a second outfit is an easy way to get a little more variety from your session.

08/25/2026

Tuesday Tip: Consider Going Barefoot for Beach Photos 👣

If you're planning a beach engagement session, here's one little thing that can make a surprising difference in your photos: ditch the shoes for at least a few of them.

There’s something about bare feet in the sand that makes beach photos feel a little more relaxed and natural. It also gives us more freedom to walk along the shoreline, get close to the water, and not worry quite so much about what the waves are doing.

That doesn’t mean you can’t wear the shoes you carefully picked out. We can absolutely photograph them too. But I usually recommend being open to kicking them off for part of the session.

Bonus: walking through Florida sand is a whole lot easier without heels sinking into it.

And if the water happens to sneak up on us? At least we’re only going home with sandy feet instead of soggy shoes.

08/18/2026

Ready to see what your wedding could look like at Bay Vista Ballroom?

Join us Sunday, August 23 from 2–4 PM at Bay Vista Ballroom for a Styled Shoot + Open House with 42 Lights Events.

Come see Bay Vista Ballroom in a completely different look as we bring a full wedding vision to life. Tour the venue styled for a real wedding, meet local wedding pros, see the details in action, and experience a live styled wedding beginning around 2:30 PM.

Come get inspired. See it. Feel it. Imagine your day.

📍 Bay Vista Ballroom | Clearwater
📅 Sunday, August 23 | 2–4 PM
RSVP to join us!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bay-vista-ballroom-styled-shoot-open-house-tickets-1997503497733

08/18/2026

Tuesday Tip: Your Bouquet Needs a Break From the Florida Heat Too 💐

We spend a lot of time talking about keeping people comfortable during a summer wedding in Florida, but your flowers are out there trying to survive August too.

Fresh bouquets can start looking a little tired after being carried through the ceremony, portraits, and all that Florida heat and humidity.

If you’ve ever noticed empty vases waiting on a reception table, there’s often a reason for them. Once you’re finished carrying the bouquets, they can go right into water and even double as part of the reception decor.

I love anything that does two jobs on a wedding day!

Until then, keep bouquets inside and out of direct sun whenever you can. Definitely don’t leave them sitting in a hot car. Florida has already cooked enough things.

A little extra care throughout the day can help those flowers stay beautiful much longer, especially when the weather is doing its best impression of the surface of the sun.

08/11/2026

Tuesday Tip: Make Sure Your Rain Plan Includes Your Photos Too ☔

If you live anywhere near Clearwater right now, you probably don’t need me to tell you it’s been raining. A lot.

I recently had to reschedule an engagement session because the weather just wasn’t cooperating. Thankfully, with an engagement session, we can choose another day.

Your wedding day doesn’t come with that option.

And since August also puts us right in the middle of hurricane season, having a solid rain plan matters even more.

Most couples know whether their venue has a backup location for the ceremony if it rains. But here’s something people don’t always think to ask: where will we take our photos?

A covered ceremony space might keep everyone dry, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the best place for portraits. I’m always looking for covered walkways, porches, large windows, pretty indoor spaces, or anywhere else we can use if the weather decides to do its own thing.

You don’t need to spend your wedding planning obsessing over the forecast. Just make sure your Plan B goes beyond moving the ceremony inside.

Because unlike an engagement session, we can’t look at the radar and say, “How’s next Tuesday?”

07/28/2026

Tuesday Tip: Yes, I know it's August and you're melting... but if you're hoping for a holiday proposal, now is actually the perfect time to start planning 📅

Most people think engagement season begins in December.

In reality, December is proposal season. August is planning season.

We'll talk through your vision, choose a location that fits your story, and make sure you feel confident going into the day.

Meanwhile, I'm figuring out the best light, scouting the location, planning where I'll be, coordinating with anyone involved, and thinking through all the little details so you don't have to.

By the time the big moment arrives, my job is to fade into the background so you can be fully present.

The proposal lasts about a minute.

The planning behind it can take weeks.

If you're considering a holiday proposal this year, now is the perfect time to start the conversation.

07/24/2026

If you're in the area on 8/30 stop by our booth. I'd love to meet you!

Let's be real. The big "I do" comes with a big "to do."

Between booking a caterer, finding a florist, and calming your mother-in-law, wedding season can start to feel like a full-time job.

That's why we're hosting a Wedding Showcase on Sunday 8/30: meet with caterers, find a photographer, and tour our historic waterfront venue, all in one afternoon! Wedding planning made easy. Sign up today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/august-2026-fenway-hotel-wedding-showcase-couples-tickets-1990186064092?aff=oddtdtcreator

Meet our curated list of wedding vendors that are ready to help you plan the day of your dreams:
Events Done Right • FairyTail Pet Care • Marigold Flower Co. • Just Wright Events • Café Ala Carte • Coastal Coordinating • Graingertainment • FauxReal Flowers Brandon • Timely Ties Coordination • Gaby Martinez Photography • Nicholl Hyatt Photography • Clearwater Jolley Trolley • Crown & Bull • Sunset Express Limo • Days Remembered by ND • The Destiny & Light Hair and Makeup Group by Priscilla Marie • Cheryl Ann Jewelry • Seashine Weddings

07/22/2026

Most people look at a wedding photo and see the couple.

As a photographer, I'm also looking at everything around them.

The light.

The architecture.

The little details that make one wedding venue feel different from another.

When I walked into I knew I wanted the chandeliers to be part of the story. They weren't just hanging from the ceiling. They added elegance, framed the moment, and helped capture the feeling of the space.

Those are some of my favorite photographs to create. The ones where every element works together to tell the story of the day.

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Venue, Floral & Design
Bay Vista Ballroom by Studio 131 Bay Vista Ballroom
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Studio 131 Weddings & Events
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JoBelle Design
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Hair & Makeup Vivien Zakany
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Bridal Attire Jessica Rios
All Brides To Be / AB2B BOUTIQUE
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Video & Content Creation Gregoire Studios
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Content by Z
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Cielo Rose Content Creations
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Soul Creations Media
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Entertainment DJ H.A.L.O. .echols
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Transportation Sunset Express Limo Sunset Express Limo
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On The Move Wedding & Event Rentals On The Move Wedding & Event Rentals
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Photo Booths The Booth Maven
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Bartending Hook Line & Drinker
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Food Care Package Meal Prep
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Cake & Desserts Sweet Annabell’s Sweet Annabell
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Officiant Clearwater Mobile Notary LLC

05/20/2026

Tuesday Tip: Window Light Makes a Bigger Difference Than You Think

One small thing that makes a big difference on a wedding morning is the space where you get ready.

Rooms with good window light almost always photograph the best. The light is soft and flattering, and it creates that bright, airy look most couples love in getting-ready photos.

The good news is it doesn’t have to be huge or fancy. Most of the time, all we really need is a little open space near a window.

Sometimes that means moving a chair, hiding a bag under the bed, or stepping a few feet closer to the light. Little adjustments like that can completely change how the moment photographs.

And if you’re deciding between rooms, try to choose the one with the most natural light. Bonus points if it has big windows AND lighter walls. Dark walls might feel cozy in person, but they can make a room photograph a lot darker than people expect.

05/12/2026

Tuesday Tip: Not every wedding decision needs to feel like a high-pressure choice.

Pinterest has a way of making it seem like every tiny detail needs to be perfect before your day can be beautiful.

In reality, the weddings that feel the most relaxed and joyful usually come from couples who focus on a few things they truly love and let the rest fall into place naturally.

Believe me, your guests won’t remember whether your napkins matched the exact shade of your flowers.

They’ll remember how the day felt 🩷