Orlando Photographer These two adorable love birds were planning a Spring trip to Disney from Connecticut. So at the beginning of the year, they reached out for details about having their engagement photography session done. I always appreciate when people book early since it really helps make the planning so much smoother! We were able […]

April 29, 2023

Disney’s Port Orleans & Grand Floridian Engagement

Orlando engagement photographer captures session at Port Orleans Riverside with plus size bride on a bridge

Lake Nona – Orlando, Florida Ashley & Andrew’s Disney wedding is coming up in a little over a week (and I can’t wait)! In preparation for their big day, they wanted to schedule their engagement photography session closer to the wedding. This way they could get some quality photo practice in beforehand– SO smart. They […]

April 21, 2023

Colorful Spring Engagement Session

Orlando engagement session location of Lake Nona with top photographer

Enzo’s on the Lake Restaurant, Longwood, FL Almost a month ago, Nate reached out letting me know he wanted to propose to his amazing girlfriend Alex during their visit to Orlando, Florida from California. He had an idea of the date and time, but needed some help finding the picture perfect location to propose. Planning […]

April 19, 2023

Orlando Surprise Proposal Location

Shocking proposal in Orlando Floria at sunset at Enzo's on the Lake restaurant

Celebration, Florida Britney & Antoine will be getting married this Summer 2023 at the beautiful Treasury on the Plaza in St. Augustine, Florida. In preparation for their big day we had the opportunity to hang out and capture some engagement photos around the adorable town of Celebration in Central Florida. I love this location because […]

April 14, 2023

Orlando Engagement Photography

Top photo shoot location for an engagement or proposal near Orlando, Florida

Orlando Luxury Event Photographer As a busy wedding photographer, it’s pretty rare that I have an open weekend for any other type of event. Luckily, this particular weekend I happened to be available so when my photographer friend Wayne referred this family to me I was happy to come out. It can always be fun […]

April 7, 2023

Truck Stop Themed 1st Birthday Party

Birthday portrait in front of toolbox during first birthday event in Orlando Florida

Orlando wedding photography & videography – Cinderella’s Castle & Storybook Circus This magical Walt Disney World wedding was truly one for the record books! Originally slated to be married in May 2020 in front of Cinderella Castle, covid had other plans. After several postponements and a little heartache Marissa & Michael were FINALLY able to […]

February 2, 2022

Magic Kingdom Wedding | Disney World, Orlando

If you’ve been following my work for even just a short while, you know that Walt Disney World is practically my second home. I even have Cinderella castle on my forearm as part of my Orlando tribute tattoo! One of the most common questions I get asked all the time is “how do you make […]

February 10, 2021

3 Secrets to Make Disney Look Empty in Pictures

Wedding planning can be lots of fun especially in the beginning, but after months and months of pouring over every detail things can start to get pretty stressful (especially now in the age of covid)! I’m a firm believer that beyond just the wedding planning, it’s even more important to plan for a successful marriage. […]

January 29, 2021

Orlando Wedding Advice | 17 Fun Date Night Ideas to De-Stress

Orlando Wedding Photographer | 3 Reasons the Engagement Session is a Must As a newly engaged couple researching Orlando wedding photographers, one thing you will find is that some photographers always include an engagement shoot in their collections while others do not or offer it only as an add-on. Personally, I have done both over […]

January 3, 2021

Wedding Photography Advice | 3 Reasons the Engagement Session is a Must

Guest Post By Jean Summers Flowers are the perfect way to showcase a Florida vibe at your wedding. The abundance of flowers in it led explorer Ponce de Leon to name it “La Pascua de Florida” — “The Passion of the Flowers” — in 1513. More than 500 years later, Florida’s flowers are the key […]

August 27, 2019

5 Native Flowers Perfect for Your Orlando Wedding

Top Orlando Wedding Photographer captures wedding at the historic porcher house in Cocoa, FL

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