Florida Love – Photographing Nina Simone Sharpton’s Hard Launch

We love a hard launch..

Some shoots feel different. Not just because of the location or the perfect lighting, but because of the story behind the lens. This one? This one was special.

I’ve kept up with @ninasimoneyt on TikTok for years, watching her journey unfold through her content. So when the opportunity came to capture her love story, I didn’t hesitate—13 hours roundtrip later, I was in Tallahassee, camera in hand, ready to document a moment that felt bigger than just a photoshoot.

The setting was breathtaking, but what truly made this session unforgettable was the connection between Nina and her boyfriend. Some couples just click, and these two? They made my job effortless. Every glance, every laugh, every unscripted moment was pure magic—something you can’t pose or plan, just genuine love in its rawest form.

Beyond the photos, this experience reinforced why I do what I do. It’s about storytelling, about freezing time in a way that allows people to look back and feel that moment all over again. If this was Nina’s “hard launch,” I’m beyond honored to have been a part of it. And hopefully, this is just the first of many more memories to capture with them.

Here’s to love, long drives, and the beauty of being behind the lens. 🤍