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After doing some research online and coming across the many surprise proposals I have photographed over the years, Manan reached out to me for some expert help planning his own! He explained that he was expecting to have the engagement ring the first week of June. We tossed around a few different ideas but he […]

June 14, 2019

Orlando Proposal Photography | Grand Floridian, Disney

Surprise proposal in Orlando at a disney resort by the yacht

Amber and Jordan were such a chill and laid back couple and as a result their wedding day was truly a blast! After it poured down rain during their engagement photo shoot and Amber didn’t bat an eye, I knew that their wedding day was going to be amazing. Literally nothing could faze her as […]

June 10, 2019

Orlando Wedding Photographer | Crystal Ballroom Veranda

Romantic and candid bride and groom portraits at the Crystal Ballroom Veranda wedding venue captured by top Orlando wedding photographer

Madison and Lauren reached out to me by text in February as they were planning their Summer vacation to Walt Disney World. They were visiting from New York and were planning to be in Orlando from the end of May to June. During their stay in Central Florida they wanted to take advantage of their […]

June 5, 2019

Orlando Engagement Photography | Epcot, Disney

Close up of the bride's engagement rings in front of Spaceship Earth in Epcot during their same sex engagement photography session with top Orlando gay wedding photographer

When deciding on the perfect location around Orlando for their engagement session, I asked Dahiana and Alain what type of vibe they were looking for. Since they really had no idea where they wanted to have their pictures taken, it was my job to help them find the best backdrop! Dahiana quickly mentioned that she […]

May 31, 2019

Orlando Engagement Photographer | Celebration

Romantic engagement photo on a bridge in Celebration Florida captured by top Orlando photographer

5 Things Your Hair & Makeup Artist [Secretly] Wants You to Know Before I became an Orlando wedding photographer, I would have probably told you that my dream job was to be a celebrity makeup artist! Granted I probably would not have been any good at it, but I always loved watching makeup tutorials on […]

March 1, 2019

Wedding Advice | 5 Things Your Hair & Makeup Artist Wants to Tell You

Disney bride getting her hair and makeup done by Laura Reynolds Artistry for her destination wedding at Sea Breeze Point

Jordan & Eric | Orlando Proposal Photographer This Disney fireworks Fall proposal was so much fun to capture! The fireworks shows have always been a favorite of mine, but shooting them at the park is practically impossible due to the heavy crowds that attend the show. However one of the very best ways to capture […]

November 30, 2018

Surprise Proposal Photography | Disney’s Grand Floridian, Orlando

Stephanie & Nathan | Orlando Wedding Photographer Stephanie & Nathan tied the knot at one of the coolest venues, the Estate on the Halifax, located in Port Orange just east of Orlando. It’s one of my favorite wedding venues in Central Florida because it’s so unique and picturesque! There is a pond with koi fish, […]

October 16, 2018

Orlando Wedding Photography | Estate on the Halifax, Port Orange

Candid photo of the bride and groom at the train tracks on the Estate on the Halifax in Port Orange captured by Orlando photographer

Ginnie & Dillon | Orlando Proposal Photographer It’s no secret that I love a good over-the-top type of proposal! :) Being a part of planning something so special and exciting gets me so revved up. I love being able to brainstorm ideas and help my client’s come up with the most picture perfect proposal for […]

August 15, 2018

Surprise Proposal Photography | The Balcony, Downtown Orlando

Orlando engagement photographer captures surprise proposal at The Balcony in downtown with skyline views at sunset

Shandalyn & James | Orlando Wedding Photography Shandalyn & James, who met in the Summer of 2009 at a UCF frat party, have been planning their Orlando wedding day for about two years! After all this time it was amazing to finally see their gorgeous day at the Four Seasons Resort come to life. They […]

July 24, 2018

Orlando Wedding Photography | Disney’s Four Seasons Resort

Couples portrait on the stairs at the Four Seasons resort in Orlando captured by top photographer in Central Florida

Summer is officially here! (Although it’s felt like Summer since March in Orlando, am I right?) So it’s the perfect time to talk about the latest wedding trends for the season along with some ideas on how to infuse those endless summer vibes into your big day. After all, it’s practically always Summer in Florida! […]

June 29, 2018

Orlando Wedding Advice | 4 Sunny Ideas for Your Summer Wedding

Romantic intimate wedding photo at Leu Gardens captured by top Orlando elopement and wedding photographer and videographer

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