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I received messages from both of them about how nervous they were, even considering backing out of it all together. But they were too cute, and I was way too excited to let them get out of it! My first blind date photo session! (Yes for real, the people below… complete strangers less than 15 […]
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Hi! I’m Tabitha Baldwin. Photographer, Mom of 3, and Jacksonville Beach, Florida native. I’m a little awkward, a perfectionist (the Virgo in me), and I LOVE capturing connections between people. I love capturing the beauty of people. Part of my awkwardness includes insecurities, and through my career as a photographer I’ve encountered a lot of […]
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Blind Date Photo Session | Crescent Beach Couples Portrait Photographer
I received messages from both of them about how nervous they were, even considering backing out of it all together. But they were too cute, and I was way too excited to let them get out of it! My first blind date photo session! (Yes for real, the people below… complete strangers less than 15 minutes before!)
Blind date photo session in Crescent Beach, Florida
I’ve seen several photographers across the country post about putting together these “stranger” sessions, where they pair up two complete strangers and have them participate in an engagement-esque type photo shoot. They looked so fun, I just had to have in on it!
Blind date photo session in Crescent Beach, Florida
I posted an ad on Facebook and Instagram seeking local singles in the Jacksonville, Florida area. I received lots of interest from ladies, with a few interested guys.
Blind date photo session in Crescent Beach, Florida
My little sister actually sent Jacoby my way. They work together at JSO. I requested his interests, then found his match with Sierra who shared similar interests. Both with great careers helping people (Sierra’s a nurse that gets to love on sweet babies), they’re both active, down to earth, up for adventures, and strong in their faith… faith being one of the most important qualities they were looking for in a partner.
Blind date photo session in Crescent Beach, Florida
I gave them outfit advice, set everything up, all they needed to do was show up! And they did… and they did NOT disappoint!
Blind date photo session in Crescent Beach, Florida
Jacoby showed up in his uniform (his idea, and I’m so happy he did!). Such a fun way to share a little bit about himself from the get-go. Oh, and he brought red roses for her, ya’ll! WHAT?! Extra points immediately. Sierra & Jacoby chatted a bit while I (slowly) got my gear together, then we went straight into making them feel as awkward as I possibly could!
Blind date photo session in Crescent Beach, Florida
The whole session they went right along with all of my crazy ideas, and they seriously worked it! So, was it a match? They did exchange numbers at the end (as I slooowwwllyy) packed up my gear 🙂 Either way, we all made new friends out of it, and had lots of fun!
Thanks, Jacoby & Sierra! xo
Blind date photo session in Crescent Beach, Florida
Tabitha, this is an awesome story! Please keep us updated, I’m dying to know if they pursue each other! 😍🥰😍
Thank you, Niki!! I heard she’s traveling, but they’re hoping to set up a date soon! Yay!
This is THE NEATEST idea. I absolutely need you to keep me posted on these two.
I’m invested too! Impatiently waiting over here lol
Awesome photography and great models! They are so cute together it would be great if it worked out romantically 😉
I hope so too!
This is one of the best stories I have ever read!!! 😍😍😍 great idea and absolutely beautiful, stunning photos of the 2!!! 🤩🥰🌻🌞
Thank you, Shanna!!
AMAZING!!!!!! Photos are beautiful. I definitely want to follow this “couple” to see if it at all works out. They would make a lovely pair. ❤️
They totally would!!
I simply ADOREEEEEEEEEEEEEE they make marriage look beautiful ahahahaha 🥰
Right?!! Haha
Oh. My. Gosh. I would love to do this with a guy…
It was so fun!
Would like a update on this couple.
I told them that we’re all waiting lol
This is amazing. And a great idea. This story came through my face book feed. I just had to click on the link to read it in its entirety. They look great together in the photos. It looked like they flowed together really well-can’t tell they were strangers before. You may be on to something. I would love to do something like this. Blessings to you and your creativity.
Thank you so much, Andrea!
Oh my! These photos are simply BEAUTIFUL. For them to be total strangers you captured the sheer essence of your craftsmanship and creativity! #awesome #yourock #greatsubjects #keepitup 😉
Thank you, Donna!! Your kind words mean so much!
I sooo love reading this and think how freaking awesome this idea was. If I didn’t read the story you guys, I would have thought these are two people desperately in love. I truly wish that something comes out of it because they seem so comfortably together.. Het a few dates in their guys and see where it leads..
Tabitha, you’re website and photography skills is DOPE…!
Thank you so much, Kim!!
Now you have started something…. every single in Jax is gonna want to be the next single blind date match since you did such a great job 😂😂😂
Right?! Haha! I decided I’m definitely doing another one!
This is wonderful!!! Grear work!!
If you’re ever doing this again in would love to be a part of your pool of interested singles 😊😊
I saw this on my Facebook news feed and just have to know if they’ve been on a date yet. I’m a hopeless romantic and this has me intrigued!!
Hi Mandi! They’ve gone on a second date, but are taking it slow. Hopefully you’ll see engagement photos from me soon though! Lol 🙂