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Harbor Beach Marriott Wedding Photography<\/span><\/h1>\n

If you are looking for a fantastic place in South Florida to say \u201cI Do\u201d then the Harbor Beach Marriott<\/a> in Fort Lauderdale is a excellent choice.\u00a0 Located on one of the most beautiful stretches of beach in Broward County, this venue has benefits that many other hotels in the area don\u2019t offer.\u00a0\u00a0For one, this hotel sits on the beach, most other Fort Lauderdale hotels are across the street from the beach. \u00a0This means that the beach at the Marriott is free from the outside guests and is private.\u00a0 The hotel staff works hard to see to it that the sand is always beautiful and free of unwanted debris. This makes wedding photography an easy and enjoyable experience for any photographer. \u00a0Because your photographer (in this case myself.) doesn’t have to deal with hordes of beach goers or other unwanted items on the beach. \u00a0Sure there are hotel guests on the beach, \u00a0but nothing like the amount of guests you would find on a typical Broward County Public Beach. \u00a0 As for Harbor Beach Marriott wedding photography, this place is my favorite. \u00a0There are endless photo opportunities around the resort. \u00a0The picturesque ocean view, the rock waterfalls including a small cave, are more than enough to keep a wedding photographer like myself very busy.<\/span><\/p>\n

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ABOVE: \u00a0I shot this bride and groom photo on the beach at the Harbor Beach Marriott. \u00a0Since it was a little windy on the wedding day, I was able to get the brides veil blowing which created some drama.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Above and Below, you can’t take wedding pictures at the Harbor Beach Marriott without taking some photos on their beach. \u00a0Especially in the evening during with photographers call the golden hour. \u00a0Because the main hotel is so tall, the building will cast a shadow over the beach, this creates a natural soft box lighting situation. \u00a0Between the ocean the great sand and a pink evening sky it’s easy to get pretty pictures.<\/span><\/p>\n

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ABOVE; \u00a0This wedding party was both fun and crazy so making this picture was easy. Check out how pristine the beach looks.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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I love working here because the beautiful beach means I don\u2019t need to shoot around random sunbathers.\u00a0I also don\u2019t have to deal with seaweed at\u00a0 the waterline.\u00a0 The only thing I need to focus on is getting beautiful expressions and great creative shots.\u00a0In addition the hotel has many different places to get those unique wonderful images as well. \u00a0Some of my favorite places to shoot at the Harbor Beach Marriott are the Ocean View Terrace,\u00a0 The Spa, and around the pool with the hotels beautiful waterfall and rock formations. \u00a0Check out this wedding photo that was taken in the hotel spa’s lobby. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Bride and Groom at the Harbor Beach Marriott’s Spa.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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ABOVE: This fun photo of the groomsman clowning around was taken on the wooden walk way that leads from the Ocean Terrace to the beach.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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I shot this creative bride and groom photo in the foyer of the Ocean Ballroom. \u00a0If you hunt around the Harbor Beach Marriott you will find lots and lots of places for creative wedding pictures.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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As a professional photographer, I believe that good lighting is very important to getting memorable wedding photos.\u00a0 While I have the sophisticated equipment and skills to handle any lighting situation, it\u2019s to the photographers advantage to use the best lighting available.\u00a0 In this regard the Marriott Harbor Beach doesn\u2019t disappoint.\u00a0 In the afternoon the west setting sun casts a wide shadow over the Oceanview Terrace. This creates soft beautiful lighting which makes creating awesome portraits and action shots a no brainer. \u00a0This lighting is perfect for a bride and groom\u2019s \u201cFirst Look\u201d in addition, \u00a0it also blankets an evening wedding ceremony in luminous soft lighting.\u00a0 However, the soft shadow stops at a certain point and blends into a sunny beautiful ocean backdrop.\u00a0 As the sun sets, \u00a0the shadow travels cross the terrace and onto the sand and finally to the ocean.\u00a0 This traveling shadow allows me to get a wide range of different looking photos.<\/span><\/p>\n

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ABOVE: I love this wedding ceremony decor on the Ocean View Terrace of the Marriott Harbor Beach.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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ABOVE: Groom waiting for his bride to walk down the aisle to start the ceremony. \u00a0Shot on the Ocean Terrace at the Harbor Beach Marriott.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Another wedding picture location. \u00a0This hallway leads from the lobby to the Ocean View Terrace. \u00a0This area doesn’t get used for wedding photography too often. \u00a0However, I love how the light streams down from above, so I had to take a picture.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A very short walk around the corner and you come to the Hotel’s Pool.\u00a0 Along the pool are beautiful rock formations accented by a waterfall.\u00a0 Here the shadow which was cast from the hotel stops, this leaves the pool side of the hotel in the open sun.\u00a0By photographing the bride and groom facing east, and shooting from their faces from the west I\u2019m treating to the most amazing backlit situation.\u00a0 The effect of the bride and groom’s hair backlit against the rocks and waterfall makes for another set of picturesque images. \u00a0Working as a wedding photographer in South Florida I find that the\u00a0Harbor Beach Marriott is one of the best places for upscale wedding photography. \u00a0 \u00a0Between the beautiful beach, rock formations, the attractive lobby there is no limit to the wonderful pictures a photographer can create at this venue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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ABOVE: This is the rock lined waterfall the is located by the Harbor Beach Marriott’s swimming pool. \u00a0In my book it’s a must visit place for wedding pictures.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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During a Jewish Wedding ceremony the bride circles the groom. \u00a0This photo was taken in the Ocean Ballroom at the Harbor Beach Marriott.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you have enough time to venture further around the hotel there are many more equally beautiful Kodak photo spots to explore.\u00a0 The Spa lobby is amazing, the lobby has several great photo spots as well. \u00a0Also the indoor hallway next to the Ocean Ballroom is unique and always has great natural light.<\/span><\/p>\n

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ABOVE: I love shooting through things! \u00a0This photo of the “First Dance” was shot through the ballroom decor in the Ocean Ballroom at the Harbor Beach Marriott.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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This bride and groom kissing photo was shot in the hotel lobby. \u00a0During my last wedding this part was being renovated, I have no idea what this part of the lobby will look like once it’s finished but trust me, it will be beautiful.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

While shooting pictures at the Marriott is a great experience, the hotel staff is always warm and friendly.\u00a0It\u2019s a pleasure working with the hotels certified wedding and event planners, mostly because they are actual event professionals, who know how to handle highend weddings and events.\u00a0 They never miss a beat, way before the wedding day arrives I\u2019m in touch with the assigned Harbor Beach Marriott\u2019s event planner to discuss the wedding day timeline. \u00a0\u00a0Days before the event I receive a detailed wedding timeline that is not only well thought out, but is also flexible and adjustable just incase of any last minute changes are needed. \u00a0In addition to a beautiful beach, the Marriott Harbor Beach has a collection of tiki huts, hammocks like this one here: \u00a0Bride and Groom at the Harbor Beach Marriott<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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The Harbor Beach Marriott is located in Fort Lauderdale down the beach from the Cruise Terminal. \u00a0The cruise port doesn’t affect the hotel but you do get the admire the incredible cruise ships as they sail of of the port.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

During my past 15 years in South Florida I have photographed many weddings and corporate events at the Harbor Beach Marriott.\u00a0 I have watched the hotel go through several renovations and upgrades, each time the hotel emerges more beautiful and additional photography locations appear.<\/span><\/p>\n

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ABOVE: \u00a0I shot this bride and groom kissing photo on the Ocean Terrace. \u00a0There is almost never water on this deck. \u00a0However, on the morning of the wedding day it rained and rained creating this pool of water. \u00a0I thought this temporary water would make an interesting foreground.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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I love how you could see the ocean from the Ocean Ballroom.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Below is a link to Sarah and Andrew\u2019s wedding.\u00a0 They had a very nice wedding with a reception in the Ocean Ballroom. \u00a0This is just one of many weddings I have photographed here. \u00a0 LINK: \u00a0Harbor Beach Marriott Wedding (Sarah and Andrew)<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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ABOVE: \u00a0I shot this on the terrace just out side of the Ocean Ballroom. \u00a0There are not too many hotels in Fort Lauderdale that give you this perfect view of the beach and the ocean.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Looking back toward the hotel, the landscaping around the hotel is exquisite which makes taking beautiful wedding pictures easy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you are searching for an amazing wedding location in Broward County and have the beach and ocean on mind then the Harbor Beach Marriott should be on you list of possible wedding venues. \u00a0 Here is the link to the hotel website: \u00a0Harbor Beach Marriott Website<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

MORE FROM THE HARBOR BEACH MARRIOTT.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

I was recently at a client meeting at the Harbor Beach Marriott, since I was so early I figured I would walk around and shoot some pictures and video. \u00a0Anyone who is planning a wedding in Fort Lauderdale, should consider this hotel. \u00a0 People often refer to this Fort Lauderdale wedding venue as the Harbor Beach Marriott, however the official name is actually\u00a0Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa. \u00a0If you are planning a wedding, corporate event, Bat or Bar Mitzvah in Fort Lauderdale, this is a fantastic venue to consider. \u00a0One of their popular ballrooms is the Ocean Ballroom. \u00a0This is a huge ballroom with windows that look out at the Marriotts pristine beach and the Atlantic Ocean. \u00a0The ballroom was recently renovated with new carpet, new fixtures, and some other upscale appointments. \u00a0When I entered the venue during a wedding walk through, I had to shoot this video showing the size of the ballroom. \u00a0 Normally, when I enter the Harbor Beach Marriott’s Ocean Ballroom it’s completely decorated with beautiful flowers, a stage with a band, & colorful decorative uplighting. \u00a0Other times when I enter the ballroom, the room is filled with high tech video screens, a stage in which a keynote speaker will deliver corporate event opening remarks. \u00a0I have also seen this room filled with booths for different corporate sales vendors. \u00a0 This is one of the few times when I have seen the ballroom empty. Most if the time I’m at this hotel I’m creating\u00a0Harbor Beach Marriott wedding photography, however, I have also shot a large amount of corporate events, special events and even Bat – Bar Mitzvahs at this venue.<\/p>\n