Wedding Photography and Videography at The Rusty Pelican
Wedding photography and videography at The Rusty Pelican in Miami. Bay views, sunset portraits, and reception coverage from Candid Studios.
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First-Hand Experience
Shooting at The Rusty Pelican
Updated September 2026
The Rusty Pelican sits on the water in Miami with open bay views that photograph strongly from late afternoon into blue hour. The visual story is usually water first, then warm interior reception light, so we plan portraits against the bay while the sky still has color and keep a clear handoff into cocktail and dinner coverage indoors.
Wind and glare matter on the water side. We watch sunglasses reflections, keep hair and veil under control for windy frames, and move a few steps when the sun lines up too hard behind the couple. Evening receptions need balanced exposure so skin stays natural while city lights and the bay still read in the background.
Because the property is a working restaurant venue, guest flow and dinner timing tend to be firm. That helps us protect a portrait window against the real ceremony-to-cocktail buffer instead of inventing open time that does not exist.
Share your ceremony site and reception room on the free consult. We will size photography and videography hours to sunset, formals, and reception peaks.
Insider tips for The Rusty Pelican
The Rusty Pelican is a waterfront venue in Miami, Florida, on Biscayne Bay.
The bay-facing outdoor areas are the most requested portrait locations in late-afternoon and blue-hour light.
Candid Studios photography packages start at $1,695 for 4 hours. Photo plus video starts at $3,295. Waterfront days often need enough hours to cover ceremony, sunset portraits, and reception.
Yes. Candid Studios photographs and films weddings at The Rusty Pelican and throughout Miami.
Yes. Miami waterfront venues are part of our active South Florida coverage. Send your date and we will confirm availability.
The Details
The Rusty Pelican at a glance
- Location
- Miami, FL
- Setting
- Waterfront restaurant venue on Biscayne Bay
- Region
- South Florida
- Style
- Bay sunset portraits and indoor reception
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What Our Clients Say
- ★★★★★
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.
Marcos Nguyen3 months ago - ★★★★★
We had an amazing experience with Ryan as our photographer! He was incredibly friendly, courteous, professional, and made everyone feel comfortable throughout the entire process. His attention to detail and creativity truly showed in the final photos — they turned out absolutely beautiful. He captured every special moment perfectly, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. Highly recommend to anyone looking for high-quality work and a wonderful overall experience!
Mona Kaur4 months ago - ★★★★★
I would like to give Ryan M, A special shout-out for retouching, my best friend's mother's obituary this was the hardest thing that we had to go through and I Thank you so much. you have been such a blessing to our family, the memories will last forever. We call Ryan at the last minute and he got to work immediately. He was very professional and very patient and very understanding as well and the work he done for us was very outstanding and we really appreciate it. So if y’all need any work done please contact: Candid Studios Photography and Videography ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ask for Ryan M and you would not be disappointed Thanks
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