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[This article was originally published on December 19, 2019] Important Note: As of November 1, 2021 sessions will no longer be offered in Magic Kingdom per their new ‘Capture the Moment’ photo pass program and stricter guidelines for outside photographers. Sessions will be available for Epcot and Animal Kingdom. While I no longer shoot at […]

February 10, 2021

3 Secrets to Make Disney Look Empty in Pictures

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

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

Jennifer & Mike | Disney World Engagement Photographer, Orlando These two love birds were going to be visiting Orlando on vacation from Oklahoma. Since they had just recently gotten engaged, they figured it would be the perfect opportunity to capture some Florida sunshine and Disney magic in their engagement photos. We texted back and forth […]

May 17, 2018

Engagement Photography | Walt Disney World, Magic Kingdom

Engagement photo in front of the castle at Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom park in Orlando, Florida

Laura & Thomas | Orlando Engagement Photographer Laura and Thomas are both talented musicians so it was important to them to incorporate an artsy vibe into their engagement session to showcase their creative sides. When Laura mentioned that she really wanted to take photos in front of the murals around downtown Orlando I was extra […]

April 28, 2018

Orlando Engagement Photography | Downtown Orlando & The Balcony

Edgy artsy engagement photography in Orlando featuring colorful murals around Central Florida with an urban feel

Orlando Wedding Photographer | 2017 Favorites WOW! This year has been absolutely incredible. I can’t believe this month makes 4 years as a full-time wedding photographer. To say I am truly fulfilled and grateful would be an understatement. I have so many great moments and incredible couples to be thankful for in 2017! I was […]

December 29, 2017

Orlando Wedding Photography | 2017 Photographer Favorites

Top Orlando wedding photographer captures romantic photo of the bride and groom in the forest during their intimate DIY wedding in Kissimmee

Stephanie & Dodd | Orlando Engagement Photographer These two are just cute as a button on their own– but put them together and it’s cuteness overload! Seriously. Between Stephanie’s stunning blue eyes and Dodd’s sweet smile, these two were truly a joy to photograph. Of course it also helps that they chose the perfect location […]

November 16, 2017

Engagement Photography | Winter Park, Florida

Engagement session in Winter Park Hannibal Sqaure captured by best Orlando wedding photographer

Queenie & Jerry | Orlando Anniversary Photographer I’ve had the awesome opportunity to photograph weddings and engagements alllll over Disney, but I am typically shooting at the resorts (all of which I love!) and I don’t usually get to spend too much time in the parks themselves. Many of my clients find the resorts are […]

October 30, 2017

Anniversary Photography | Disney’s Magic Kingdom, Orlando

Married couple kisses in front of the spinning carousel for a creative anniversary engagement session photo at Disney

Jen & Garrett | Orlando Engagement Photographer So 99% of the time when I’m planning an engagement photo shoot with an out of town client, it’s always the future bride that I’m speaking with! Fact is, most guys aren’t really dying to spend an hour of their vacation time running around taking pictures with me– I […]

October 3, 2017

Engagement Photography | Disney’s Grand Floridian & Polynesian Resort

Newly engaged couple poses in front of a fountain at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort during their Orlando engagement photography session

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