Luminaire Foto

was just a week ago, but I am reviewing now because I am that impressed with him. We booked Karl for our destination wedding as well as an engagement shoot. The engagement photos were fun to take and were a great opportunity for us to get familiar with Karl! In October of 2022 we were thrown for a loop when our original wedding venue was destroyed by Hurricane Ian. Karl was flexible and more than willing to work with our new venue. He also helped us choose a new venue by offering his insight about each that we were choosing! Since we did not live in Naples it made a huge difference for us to get a real opinion on our new options. When we came down for a second menu tasting at the new hotel, Karl met with us again to walk through our wedding day and had some really fantastic options for first-look photos up his sleeve at an off-site location we never would have known about before. He also gave great pizza recommendations! On the day of the wedding itself, Karl was just amazing. He directed photos so effortlessly and got along so well with my bridesmaids that he honestly could have just fit right into our friend group. He helped them figure out how to bustle my dress, helped me find shade and water when I was overheating, and helped me find a shady place for my bouquet to live so it still looked great in photos. He stuck around to take sunset photos for us and they are some of my favorites. His photo style is light and airy and natural and I can just tell that these pictures are going to look classy and timeless for years to come. Everyone I have shown our sneak peek pictures too says they look like they belong on the cover of a magazine and I have to say I agree! If you are looking for a wedding photographer who does great work, is incredibly responsive and helpful, easy and fun to work with, and just great to be around, you cannot go wrong with Karl!!!!!!!

os so much fun but were able to keep us (and our large somewhat wild wedding party) on track and on schedule. It ended up raining throughout most of our outdoor wedding and first look, which was quite stessful, but Karl and Nanette kept us calm and collected with their positivity and leadership. They took the reigns and were able to quickly adapt and help create the best plan B. They even held umbrellas over us in between shots! They are truly wonderful people to spend your most important day with! Prior to the events, Karl also went out of his way to understand my hopes and vision for our wedding photos. He is extremely talented in what he does and I would trust him to shoot my wedding 100 times over! Without a doubt would recommend Luminaire Foto for all your photography needs!!

e ins and outs of our venue (Ritz Carlton) and picked the perfect spots for the weather and time. Simply the best!

day. All of our photos were executed seamlessly from getting ready, to first looks and family photos and so on. Karl made it easy for my now husband and I to enjoy our whole day while he helped move things along through our timeline. He prepared me for the little things the week before and helped me conquer them the day of. We have the MOST emotional family (lucky us!) and Karl was so considerate and patient with us during all of our emotional moments throughout the day. Not to mention, Karl is just so fun to be around!! Everyone in our wedding enjoyed spending time with him. During our engagement shoot 10 months before our wedding, my now husband and I basically forgot we were taking photos halfway through as we were just enjoying hanging out and talking with Karl throughout the entire shoot. Karl will really get to know you and shows a unique care and effort for your big day. And your photos will be amazing. You can’t go wrong by choosing Karl to photograph your wedding!

not only contracting a phenomenal photographer, but more importantly you are booking an advocate who is focused on ensuring your special day is captured to its fullest extent. On our special day, we encountered unusual weather as a thick layer of fog cascaded over the beach, ensuring we would not receive ‘traditional’ wedding photos. While some brides (and photographers) may have been upset with Mother Nature’s curve ball, Karl’s excitement and passion for such a unique opportunity eased our worries and ultimately, we are blessed with extraordinary photos that no other couple will have. Words cannot describe how highly we think of Karl and we can promise that you will not endure a moment of stress if you choose him for your wedding.

ery single detail of my wedding that I spent so much time on. He's wonderful at comforting you and making sure he can help you in any way. I had an incident where my veil fell off during my ceremony and after the ceremony I cried and of course Karl was there calming me down. I have no idea how I'm going to pick out my photos for my album since he captured my wedding perfectly. I love Karl and can't wait to have him to capture more moments in the future.

on our wedding day. Karl was not only the perfect photographer for the job, but he far exceeded our expectations. First, and most importantly, Karl managed to capture every special moment from our wedding. The pictures were professional, perfect, and beautiful. But, in addition to those perfect pictures, Karl made our wedding day go that much smoother. When necessary, he managed to be blend in and go unnoticed. When it was time for group pictures, he was efficient and respectful of the fact that no one wanted to spend too much time taking pictures—all while managing to capture the perfect pictures. Karl adapted to every scenario during the day. Karl managed to continue taking beautiful photos when bridesmaids went missing. Karl also adapted to the unpredictable weather. It was extremely windy on our wedding day and Karl worked with the wind to capture romantic shots. And when we couldn’t figure out the bustle on my dress, Karl served as an impromptu assistant helping with my dress malfunction. If you’re unsure whether you should use Karl for your special day, my husband (who is NOT a fan of pictures) best summarized Karl the day after our wedding—“Karl was the perfect person for the job and I would recommend him to anyone getting married.”

was hesitant to have the engagement session, out of fear that it could look "cheesy;" however, our pictures were stunning. It also was a great way for us to get to know Karl before the big day. My mother-in-law also contracted with Karl to photograph our rehearsal dinner, so we got to spend even more time with Karl before the wedding. Karl is kind, thoughtful, has a wonderful sense of humor, and his work is stunning! We are so excited to see our photos, but know that they will be everything we ever dreamed of. I cannot say enough wonderful things about Karl and I encourage all brides to book with him :)

d, etc.). Karl spent hours on the phone getting to know our personalities and vision for our wedding day. He then built out a timeline that made our entire day go smoothly. We ended up having his wife, Nanette, as our photographer for the day and she was EXCEPTIONAL! Her personality automatically makes you feel at ease and her photos are breathtaking. She captured emotion, color, and moments in such a special and timeless way. We are SO HAPPY with all our images. I plan to use them again as we have maternity or kiddo photos in the future. They are a pleasure to work with and just so talented!!

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and his clear expertise and organization put me at ease immediately. I later met Nanette when she shot our engagement photos. She traveled across the state to our location and spent hours with us shooting the perfect photos (while pregnant!). We received the beautifully edited pictures within a few weeks, and the results truly exceeded our expectations. Our wedding experience was no different. Karl and Nanette arrived on site early and full of energy. They were extremely flexible and worked with our unconventional “getting ready” location. At the ceremony venue they kept us on schedule, took so many incredible photos and did a fantastic job of keeping everyone cool and calm. I can’t wait to hire them again for another big occasion because they’re truly the VERY best!

iry, organic, and classic. However, what really sealed the deal was when I called them and spoke with Nanette on the phone. Nanette and Karl are both SO sweet, calm, and friendly, and they really made an effort to get to know us as a couple. Nanette came out to Chicago in September 2016 to take our engagement pictures - I would highly recommend trying to do both your engagement and wedding photos with them (whether in Naples or another destination), as it provides another opportunity to get to know either or both of them better. We also got together with Karl and Nanette about a month or so ahead of our wedding, so by the time of our wedding day they felt like they were our friends :) They both have an uncanny ability to keep you calm and smiling, while also knowing how and when to take command of large groups as needed (we had a pretty big wedding party of 16 people and also did a full wedding photo with our 108 guests). In fact, I had multiple people from our wedding party come up to me during the day and tell me how awesome our photographers were. When it comes to their work, I could not be happier with our pictures and have received tons of compliments on the photos I've shared so far. We have so many natural, candid photos that capture the moments and emotions of our day, with just the right amount of posed photos, as well. Nanette also has such an eye for the pretty, personal details that I (like many brides) put a lot of thought into. Lastly, we got our photos back in a very timely manner - I believe around 2-3ish weeks for our engagement photos and 4ish weeks for our wedding photos. Thank you SO much, Nanette and Karl! We hope to work and stay in touch with you for years to come!

one. In addition to that, he worked very well with our budget. I was very worried that my now-husband was going to not be about getting photos done in the Florida heat, but it was an absolute delight. We also received two edited photos within hours of our event ending, and they were stunning.

nd I relived every single moment of our day. Our family and friends have already asked for their contact information to book for family photos at a later date! You are in great hands with Luminaire. Absolutely amazing.

h we have never had professional pictures done before, we felt natural in front of the camera. He also came up with very unique shots of us and our family. What I love most, though, is the style of his pictures. They seem very natural and light, which was the feeling we wanted for our wedding. I would recommend Luminaire to other brides looking for that feeling.

et you your photos. We received our entire wedding disk in less than two weeks. I would highly recommend Karl and Luminaire for anyone looking to book an amazing photographer.

special moments that make a wedding worthwhile. Worth every single penny we spend on them.

usband and wife team is truly a dynamic duo; they work not only with each other, but also off each other. When they arrived on our wedding day they brought their humor, charm, and peaceful demeanor. Upon arrival they made connections with our friends and family that were there. You would’ve never guessed from the genuine moments they captured and the natural smiles that this was our family and friends first time being photographed by this team. Karl and Nanette did a wonderful job being flexible. My husband and I didn’t want to see each other before the wedding and we had communicated this to Karl and Nanette, but on the day of the wedding we decided that we wanted a moment together before the wedding to talk and pray without seeing each other. They not only honored our request, but they also did an outstanding job capturing the tenderness of the moment. My husband and I also loved the photo booth option that Luminaire offers. Some of the pictures that we love the most from our wedding came from the photo booth. This self-manned photo machine with a camera attached brings the narcissist out of even the most straight-faced people you know. Karl and Nanette have the most hilarious props that guests are allowed to use in their photo booth pictures. Needless to say the pictures are entertaining. Everyone at our wedding raved about how much fun they had in the photo booth. No matter how passionate you are about pictures you are, on your wedding day you have so many things running through your head, and it is so important to have someone who shares your same vision of photography. Karl and Nanette’s attention to detail and ability to capture breathtaking images is magnificent. By choosing Luminaire to capture your day you can truly put your mind at rest. They are incredibly talented and dedicated. Their photo journalistic style will tell the story of your magical day. Without reservations, I recommend Luminaire foto to all those who believe a picture is worth a thousand words.

undantly clear & it shows! I could go on forever! Thanks for the lifetime of memories!

easy about being in front of the camera but their unobtrusive methods and friendliness quickly melted that away. None of the photos show even a trace of nervousness. Karl and Nanette are everywhere you want them to be during your event but so unobtrusive that you don't know it until you see your pictures. They have an amazing open-air photo booth that is a must! They also offer a stop-motion video of your entire day that is a few minutes long and set to music. It is the perfect replacement for the old, ridiculous videographers. We did the engagement session and the wedding and I am booking them for a casual session in the spring. I just can't praise them enough!