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Formerly The Copes Duo.
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Tori & Ryan: part two ✨🦩 If you haven't seen part one, check our pinned post! by @ofthecopes

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Tori & Ryan: part one. ✨ by @ofthecopes

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a year ago

Oh helllloooo lovers! Stop & absolutely gawk at this whimsy little affair! The florals were gasp inducing. The vibes were vibing. The couple, perfecting. || Assisting the great and powerful and wonderful and lovely @briandbrycee ! More colorful and whimsy weddings pls. Thanks. by @ofthecopes

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Just a face to the name. I’m Sara, of The Copes.If you’ve been hanging around here lately, you know I have a thing for intimate weddings and intentional wedding decisions. As a wedding media team, we don’t just show up to take photos; we’re here to protect the energy of your day so you can actually enjoy your day while we capture art.I believe your wedding shouldn’t feel like a work-day or a 200-person receiving line. It should feel like the joyous occasion it is. Whether you’re planning a destination elopement or a private estate wedding, I’m the one behind the lens making sure the camera stays invisible so you can enjoy all things LOVE on your most special day!Drop a ✨ if you’re new here!#intimateweddingphotographer #floridafilmphotographer #eastcoastweddingphotographer #floridaweddingphotographer by @ofthecopes

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5 months ago

Most people think a small guest count means a quiet wedding. But in my experience, it’s the exact opposite.When you cut the guest list down to your absolute inner circle, the energy doesn’t disappear, it concentrates. It’s the difference between a floodlight and a laser.Without the overwhelm of 200+ people to host, you finally have the room to be a guest at your own party. You aren’t managing a production; you’re sharing a high-voltage experience with the only people who truly matter to you.The laughter is louder. The toasts are more raw. And the art we create together is deeper, because you’re actually present enough to feel it.If you’re ready to trade the “obligatory 200” for the “electric 20,” let’s talk. 2027 calendar is officially open. Link in bio to see if we’re the right fit for you.#floridaweddingphotographer #floridaweddingvideographer #eastcoastweddingphotographer #eastcoastweddingvideographer #floridafilmphotographer by @ofthecopes

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5 months ago

One of the biggest myths in the wedding industry is that “luxury” requires a high guest count. It doesn’t. When you mention a significant budget for an intimate group, people tend to gawk. They assume that if you aren’t feeding 200+ people, the investment is a waste. But they’re missing the point: your vision isn’t attendee-dependent.The venue of your dreams, the high-end florals, and the media team that turns your day into a masterpiece don’t lose their value just because the room is smaller.In fact, cutting the guest list is often the only way to ensure you actually get to attend your own wedding instead of just managing a full production. You aren’t losing a wedding; you’re gaining the freedom to prioritize the art and the experience over the obligations.Associate shot for @foxgrovefilms. Such a magical day for K&C. From the moment we met the day before til’ the very last goodbye on wedding day - we had SO MUCH FUN! Talk about one for the books. Forever crossing our fingers for more days like this.#floridaweddingphotographer #floridaweddingvideographer #eastcoastweddingphotographer #eastcoastweddingvideographer #floridafilmphotographer by @ofthecopes

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5 months ago

There is a massive difference between wanting pretty photos and wanting a production.We talk to so many couples who feel a sense of dread when they look at a standard wedding timeline. They see the three different first looks, the hour of staged portraits, and the choreographed moments, and they think: “Is this what I have to do to get good photos?”The answer is no. You can enjoy your wedding day and still get the “good shot.”You need a team that can do the 90/10 split. 90% hands off, 10% directed with discernment. Good news, we are that team.#floridaweddingphotographer #floridaweddingvideographer #eastcoastweddingphotographer #eastcoastweddingvideographer #floridafilmphotographer by @ofthecopes

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5 months ago

Truth over performance. Every single time.If the thought of a 10-hour ‘staged’ production gives you genuine dread, we’re your people. We don’t chase content; we notice connection.We’re there to be a steady hand in a high-emotion space so you can stay grounded, stay present, and actually live the day you’ve spent so long planning.Because in sixty years, you won’t care about the ‘perfect’ pose. You’ll care that you were actually there.Ready to exhale? Link in bio to see if we’re your people.Planning and Design - @johncweddingsPhotography - @sydneytobinphotoBand - @baykingsbandBridal Designer - @randyfenolibrideCake - @simplyangeliccakeCatering - @byconstellationflCeremony Venue - @stmaryolgCinematography - @ofthecopesFloral Design - @floristfireFurniture Rentals - @achairaffairHair and Makeup - @lhbridalartistryHarpist - @tampabayharpistLinens - @overthetoprentallinensReception Venue - @mfastpeteStationery - @urbancoastTabletop Rentals - @treasuryrentalsTransportation - @ambassadorlimotampaValet - @courtesyvalet by @ofthecopes

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6 months ago

This is why your wedding shouldn’t have two different directors.You hired a photographer for their nostalgic, film-inspired vibe and a videographer because their work is flashy and trendy. Now you’re realizing your memories look like they were from two different weddings. When your photo and video teams aren’t in sync, they’re often competing for the same ‘shot.’ Instead of living your day, you’re stuck performing for two different agendas. We prioritize one story told in two mediums. Same heart. Same point of view. We work as a steady hand in the background so you can actually exhale and be yourself - knowing your legacy will be cohesive, not disjointed. Save this if you’re looking for a ‘time machine’ experience, not a chaotic production set.#floridaweddingphotographer #eastcoastweddingphotographer #eastcoastweddingvideographer #floridaweddingvideographer by @ofthecopes

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6 months ago

Most of our couples tell us they aren’t ‘photo people’. What they actually mean is they’re emotionally fried by the idea of performing for a camera all day.They don’t want a director; they want a steady hand in a high-emotion space. They want to look at their gallery and have their breath stolen by the moments they were too busy living to notice.We’re here for the sentimental realists. The ones who value truth over perfection and legacy over likes.Save this if you’re ready to trade the ‘magazine ad’ energy for a time machine. 🕊️✨ by @ofthecopes

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6 months ago

If I could bottle up the energy of Kayla + Nik’s day and live in it forever, I would.These two are the heartbeat of why we do this. They stayed so present in the moment - completely lost in each other and their people while trusting us to document the magic as it unfolded. It was intimate, intentional, and deeply, unapologetically romantic.Kayla and Nik, thank you for inviting us into your world and for the way you value this craft. We walked away with full hearts. More of this energy forever, please. ♥️♥️♥️ by @ofthecopes

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7 months ago

They got married in New York City. In the middle of the noise, the movement, the magic. And somehow, it all went quiet.Because that’s what love does. It makes the biggest place in the world feel small. Just two people promising forever.That’s what we love most about city weddings: The contrast between the chaos and the calm. The way your love story still finds a pocket of stillness in the middle of it all.Your wedding doesn’t have to be somewhere quiet to feel like you. It just has to be true to you - and that’s what makes it feel honest.#floridaweddingvideographer #eastcoastweddingphotographer #eastcoastweddingvideographer #super8wedding #orlandoweddingphotographer #floridacandidweddingphotographer by @ofthecopes

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