Wedding Photography and Videography at the Ancient Spanish Monastery
Wedding photography and videography at the Ancient Spanish Monastery in North Miami Beach. Cloister light, stone arches, and garden ceremony coverage from Candid Studios.
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First-Hand Experience
Shooting at Ancient Spanish Monastery
Updated September 2026
The Ancient Spanish Monastery in North Miami Beach is a reconstructed cloister with stone arches, gardens, and a chapel-like atmosphere that photographs as a European estate day inside South Florida. The architecture does most of the work: repeating arches, textured stone, and garden paths give depth to both documentary coverage and formal portraits.
We plan portrait blocks around the softest light in the cloisters and gardens. Midday sun can be harsh in open courtyards, so we favor shade lines along the arches and late-afternoon sessions when stone warms without blowing highlights. Ceremony coverage usually stays close to the garden or cloister seating so we can move quickly into couple portraits without a long location change.
Because the property is historic and outdoor-forward, vendor rules and weather backups matter. We keep a covered path in the timeline for summer storm risk and confirm any photography restrictions before the day so we are not inventing a plan on site.
Share your ceremony site and reception flow on the free consult. We will map package hours to the monastery schedule and your guest count so formals and cocktail-hour storytelling both fit.
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Insider tips for Ancient Spanish Monastery
The Ancient Spanish Monastery is in North Miami Beach, Florida, north of downtown Miami.
The cloister arches and garden paths are the most requested portrait locations, especially in softer late-afternoon light.
Candid Studios photography packages start at $1,695 for 4 hours. Photo plus video starts at $3,295. Cloister and garden days often need enough hours for ceremony, portraits, and cocktail coverage.
Yes. Candid Studios photographs and films weddings at the Ancient Spanish Monastery and throughout the Miami area.
Yes. North Miami Beach is part of our Miami service area. Send your date and we will confirm availability.
The Details
Ancient Spanish Monastery at a glance
- Location
- North Miami Beach, FL
- Setting
- Historic cloister and gardens
- Region
- South Florida
- Style
- Stone arches, chapel atmosphere, garden ceremony
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What Our Clients Say
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My wife and I highly recommend Candid Studios for wedding photography and videography in Colorado! They were very communicative and took all of our opinions and preferences seriously. Our professional and friendly photographer and videographer captured every magical moment while seamlessly blending into the background of the wedding. The finished product went beyond our expectations, with expertly edited photos and an incredibly moving wedding video.
Hayden Kindschia month ago - ★★★★★
Ryan captured every single moment perfectly and got some great candid shots. How he managed to be everywhere at once and the quality of service and photos delivered was beyond what I expected. I have gone on to recommend him to friends who are getting married soon and will continue to do so. If you need a photographer for your wedding or any special event, Ryan with Candid Studios is it!
Natalia Villegasa month ago - ★★★★★
After our first consultation with Ryan, we knew we had chosen the right photographer for our wedding. Not only is Ryan highly professional but a joy and so much fun to work with. He made us feel so at ease, making us laugh & just enjoying each and every moment and it truly shows in the beautiful photos. He captured so many of the special candid moments with such attention to detail and creativity. Going through the finished photographs brought me to tears (happy ones). It was like reliving the day all over. Every photo touched our hearts in some way and we will cherish the memories forever!! Thank you Ryan and your team for all your hard work & dedication in making our wedding day in photographs so stunning! You have a true gift for capturing people’s emotions and it certainly shows in the quality of your work. We would highly recommend Candid Studios!! ***** Linda P. & George K. 5/2/26
Linda Pasquale2 months ago - ★★★★★
Awesome photgrapher. Ryan Showed up early and is easy to work with. Made my wedding day a whole lot better.
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