Then and Now Over 90 Years of Premier Banking

Wauchula State Bank’s dedication to serving local businesses began in 1929 and continues today in its fourth generation of family leadership. Experience the difference of banking with Wauchula State Bank. Come by the bank’s newest location in the historic Nathan’s Men’s Store building in the heart of Downtown Lakeland.

Loyce E. Harpe Park

When you venture into the South Lakeland area, you’ll find Loyce E. Harpe Park, which used to be known as Carter Road Park. This park is a beloved spot by bikers and athletes as it has softball fields, baseball fields, soccer fields, hiking trails, fishing and other activity areas.

Surrounded by wide open fields and seasonal tall grass areas, this is an ideal location for portraits or creative outdoor shots. It also features a skate park that provides more of an urban backdrop for shoots.

Bonnet Springs Park

Bonnet Springs Park is one of Lakeland’s largest public parks, and it has quickly become a local favorite. Whether you’re taking family photos or an intimate engagement session, you have several picturesque areas throughout this uniquely urban locale. Offering venue rentals throughout its 168 acres, it is already one of the hottest event spaces in the city.

Colt Creek State Park

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With more than 5,000 acres of natural flatwoods, wildlife and wetlands, Colt Creek State Park in North Lakeland is yet another photographer’s dream in Lakeland. Whether at sunrise or sunset, the sun peeks over 15 miles of hiking trails offering you dynamic lighting and outdoor charm.

For the adventurous couples, you can rent canoes or kayaks to take your photoshoot throughout the park’s lakes. In addition to this breathtaking nature hub, the park allows visitors to enjoy its 75 foot dock. Keep your eyes peeled for critters, including alligators and other Central Florida natives.

Florida Southern College

An inspiring scene largely created by architect Frank Lloyd Wright, Florida Southern College is a local’s favorite for modern design. Two years in a row, The Princeton Review ranked it as number one “most beautiful campus in the nation,” understandably so as the college campus adorns Lakeland with its unique layout.

Central to the campus, you’ll find the Water Dome––a must-see photo opp. As well, the campus faces the beautiful Lake Hollingsworth, giving access to more waterfront snapshots.

WRITTEN BY DIEGO DE JESUS DESIGNED BY BRIANA CHENOT

avier Reyes is the owner of Sundial Creatives, a Lakeland-based photography company that specializes in capturing magical wedding moments. His interest in photography began in a classroom right before he graduated from Southeastern University. He was a business major, but one class sparked a passion for photography that spurred him to discover how to capture moments in ways that made them timeless. He was hooked. So he purchased a camera and started his journey as a photographer. Through trial and error, he learned the art and mastered his craft to get to where he is today.

What he loved the most was that he got to explore and meet new people, which led him down a rabbit hole he didn’t want to leave. He wasn’t planning on making this his career, but he’s used his business background to develop his own brand and share his knowledge with upcoming photographers who share his passion. Reyes was more than willing to share with fellow Lakelanders some of his favorite tips for taking stunning photos with the cameras they carry around in their pocket everyday. Enjoy some easy ways to take smartphone photos people will think you took with professional equipment.