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Natalia & Nathan’s Holiday Engagement – Captured by Samantha

Orlando Holiday Engagement Natalia and Nathan met me out at Leu Gardens for their holiday inspired engagement.  The two envisioned a mix of greenery and Christmas, Natalia’s favorite holiday!  With decor up and ready for the holidays, the garden was the perfect mix of both. High School Sweethearts High school sweethearts, Natalia met Nathan when they were both attending Seminole …

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Octavia & Lawrence’s 310 Lakeside Wedding – Captured by Anna

310 Lakeside Wedding Octavia and Lawrence tied the knot during their 310 Lakeside wedding in Orlando, Florida.  The two envisioned a wedding that took place overlooking the iconic Lake Eola, filled with laughter and dancing! How They Met We met during my friend’s (Tierra) birthday party on October 20th, 2012. Larry’s family was throwing another birthday party in the same …

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Elizabeth & Jamie’s ChampionsGate Golf Club Wedding – Captured by Jacob

ChampionsGate Golf Club Wedding Liz and Jamie tied the knot during their ChampionsGate Golf Club wedding in ChampionsGate, Florida.  Envisioning a hotel wedding with an outdoor ceremony, the two celebrated their love with their family and friends! Vendors Venue: ChampionsGate Golf Club Hotel: Omni Resort at ChamiponsGate Coordinator: Blush by Brandee Gear

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Melissa & Harold’s Tropical Florida Garden Engagement – Captured by Samantha

Melissa and Harold met me out a local tropical garden for their engagement session.  From sun showers to thunderstorms, the weather held out just long enough to capture some absolutely gorgeous photos! Living in Ocala, Melissa would drive in to Orlando often to visit with her friends.  As their friend group grew, Harold and Melissa were introduced to one another. …

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Cassandra & Roman’s St James Cathedral Wedding – Captured by Dawn

St James Cathedral Catholic Church Wedding Cassandra and Roman tied the knot during their St James Cathedral wedding in Orlando, Florida and celebrated at the Heaven Event Center afterwards.  A traditional ceremony with a modern reception, it was the perfect day for an incredible couple! Vendors Ceremony Venue: St James Cathedral Catholic Church Reception Venue: Heaven Event Center Hotel: Rosen …

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Talia & Ernesto’s Bridal Session

Orlando Bridal Session Talia and Ernesto met me out at beautiful Mead Botanical Gardens for their stunning bridal session.  While the two tied the knot this past November, they had also envisioned a bridal session afterwards to be able to rock the dress and tux one more time outside in a gorgeous garden. A Matchmaking Mom Mom knows best truly …

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Kristin & Tyler’s McKay Gardens Estate Wedding – Captured by Amanda

McKay Gardens Estate Wedding Kristin and Tyler tied the knot during their McKay Gardens Estate wedding in Lake Alfred, Florida.  The two envisioned a moody themed wedding filled with unique attributes, such as the deep maroon hue of Tyler’s tux and elegant floral! How They Met We met junior year of high school. After seeing me across the room at …

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Rebecca & Ron’s Highland Manor Wedding – Captured by Anna

Highland Manor Wedding Rebecca and Ron tied the knot during their Highland Manor wedding in Apopka, Florida.  A Christmas themed wedding, the two revealed in their love for one another and finally becoming Mr. and Mrs.! Fun aspects throughout the day included the girls wearing pjs are the end of the night, a smores bar, and a beautiful ceremony outside …

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Shannon & David’s Royal Crest Room Wedding – Captured by Whitney

Royal Crest Room Wedding Shannon and David tied the knot during their Royal Crest Room wedding in St Cloud, Florida.  A vivacious couple, they incorporated fun elements throughout their date from having their pup as their ring bearer to passing out dancing props for guests. It All Began with Black and Gold We meet at the University of Central Florida …

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Reysha & Christopher’s Metrowest Golf Club Wedding – Captured by Dawn

Metrowest Golf Club Wedding Reysha and Christopher tied the knot during their Metrowest Golf Club wedding in Zolfo Springs, Florida.  Boasting beautiful golf course views right in the heart of Central Florida, it was the perfect spot for their wedding day! Love by Way of Social Media We met about 4 1/2 years ago when I first started going to …

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Miranda & Ryan’s Winter Park Engagement

Engagement in Winter Park With the beautiful Fall and Winter weather setting in, it was such a treat to take advance of a gorgeous day to photograph such a gorgeous couple inside and out.  Miranda and Ryan met up with me for their gorgeous Leu Gardens engagement – a favorite spot of mine to enjoy during this time of year. …

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Rome, Italy

Rome, Italy Ahh, Rome.  It was what the entire trip was centered on.  Through high school, I took three years of Latin and learned all about Roman and Greek mythology.  Completely captivated back then and still today, I had been looking forward to visiting the Rome most out of any spot. Three days in Rome was not enough to both …

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Montserrat, Spain

Montserrat, Spain While I loved the busy streets and abundance of museums Barcelona had to offer, a day trip was well needed outside of the city.  I toiled back and forth between Girona, Costa Brava, and Montserrat, knowing that there would only be enough time for one.  Most know Girona for the many features it has had in the Game …

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Bridal Tips: Wedding Day Send Off

From start to finish, your wedding day will feel like a whirlwind of excitement that goes by much too fast!  However, why not celebrate the ending of a beautiful day with a fabulous send off.  For this month’s edition of Bridal Tips, send off idea planning will be our topic of choice.  Why shouldn’t you say goodbye in style! 1. …

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Kara & Keisuke’s Universal Studios Orlando Wedding

Universal Studios Orlando Wedding Kara and Keisuke tied the knot during their Portofino Bay Hotel wedding and celebrated by traveling throughout the parks to capture newlywed portraits at Universal Studios. An adventurous couple, the two travelled from Canada with their friends and family to celebrate their love, along with having an amazing time at the parks! From Canada to the …

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Amanda & Jose’s Magnolia House at Trilogy Wedding

Magnolia House at Trilogy Wedding Amanda and Jose tied the knot during their Magnolia House wedding in Clermont, Florida.  Envisioning a day filled of absolute fun, laughter, and love, the two celebrated with all of their family and friends! A little co-ed softball anyone? From the moment they met back in August of 2013 while playing on a Disney co-ed …

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The Hetherington Family

Family Photographer in Orlando Jacqueline, Taylor, and their little one Atwood and Graysen met me out at beautiful Leu Gardens in Winter Park, for their family holiday photo session.  First time for family photos, I must say that the Hetherington family are clearly naturals in front of the camera! Family Time With a few photo ops in mind that Jacqueline found …