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January 31 2022

A Beautiful Couple in Beautiful Gardens: Orlando Engagement Portraits

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Orlando Engagement Portraits

My passion for photography comes from multiple sources. Of course, I love the ability to help people preserve the most magical and special moments of their lives, and I relish each client’s joy like it were my own. But at the core, I’m an artist too, and the visual art of photography is a powerful drive that energizes me every day. And while the most beautiful part of every photo is my client, there are also times when I get to capture photographs that are most visually stunning than most. This engagement photo session was one of those times.

I was already looking forward to this engagement portraits session when we scheduled it for Harry P. Leu Gardens in Orlando. The Leu Gardens are awe-inspiringly gorgeous. On top of an array of unique and exotic plants from all over the world, these gardens feature sculptures, pathways, and structures that create amazing engagement portrait backdrops.

But then, as I was in the lobby waiting to meet up with Sabreena and Evan, I saw Sabreena walk in and I thought, “Please let her be my client!” She’s beautiful in her own right, but that dress was an absolute showstopper! I couldn’t wait to get this wonderful couple in front of my camera, and the results of the engagement session speak for themselves.

Working with Evan and Sabreena and getting to know them was an absolute joy throughout their engagement photo session. They have such an elegant yet lighthearted air about them, and I can only imagine the many years of laughter ahead of them. They love to travel together, and Evan proposed to Sabreena during a recent trip to Turkey with a sea of air balloons around them. I was honored to be able to capture their adventurous spirit in their engagement portraits.

If you’re celebrating your engagement or another joyous milestone in your life, I’d love to help you preserve it for all time. Contact my Orlando area photography studio today.

July 21 2019

Orlando Maternity Boudoir Photography | Sara

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We have photographed beautiful Sara and her family for a long time, so happy that she came to us for her maternity boudoir session!

February 6 2018

DeLand Engagement | Stacia and Kaden

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Stacia and Kaden are so great together – we had so much fun with them for their engagement shoot out in the woods. Even got to them to juggle lemons! We can’t wait for their wedding in November planned by Kaden’s mother and our amazing friend Courtney Ford Event Design! xo

From Stacia: We were in high school and we met through mutual friends, we were just friends for about a year before we started dating in 2014. I love that Kaden has always shown so much love and care for me – anything I need he’s always there, and I love that no matter what we are doing we always have a good time. He’s pretty great ?

October 21 2017

New Smyrna Beach/DeLand Engagement | Amanda and John

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Amanda and John wanted engagement photos at the beach with their sweet dog, and as the sun went down we realized we needed more time to do another photo shoot – this one in DeLand. We had a lot of fun 🙂 Congratulations Amanda and John!

From Amanda:
We met in January 2010 at Trine University in Math class. We studied in a group of 4, but instead John would text me all throughout the day. We didn’t date until a year and half later.

Every fall we had gotten pictures taken for our Christmas card pictures. October 26, 2015 shouldn’t of been any different. However our photographer took us to Trine Recreation State Park that day. We headed off to an area where I could barely walk. Our photographer told us to keep walking in front of him. John looked at me and said you’re missing something. I gave an extremely confused look, and he dropped to one knee and asked me to marry me. After several happy tears, I finally was able to finally say yes.

June 22 2017

New Smyrna Beach Engagement | Darbey and Blake

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Darby has this amazingly great smile and laugh – we had so much fun with her and her fiancé Blake, playing on New Smyrna Beach for their engagement session. They are getting married in DeLand at Cafe Da Vinci‘s, (where Courtney and I got married!) Wedding planning by Courtney Ford Event Design <3

From Darbey:
Blake and I met exactly where we are going to tie the knot, Cafe Da Vinci, I was the bartender, and he was a patron. We met years before actually going on a date (lord knows he tried to get me out on a date with him that entire time) but I always had a boy friend. Haha poor Mr. Blake! But, once I became single he jumped on the opportunity. Our first date was unlike any other date I had been on. He picked me up, got me flowers, opened the door, and from there on out I knew I was toast! I HAD FOUND THE ONE!!!! ??I look at him now and I see the rest of my life in his eyes. He is so kind, gentle, patient, forgiving, and loving. Words could never begin to explain the butterflies I get overtime he walks into the room. I’ve never been more ready for anything in my entire life! ???

March 24 2017

Cocoa Beach Engagement | Yukun and Xinyan

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Yukun and Xinyan were in Florida on a cruise and wanted photos on the beach before their wedding in Indiana next month. They are so sweet and so beautiful, this photo shoot was like a breezy day at the ocean.

February 13 2017

DeLand Engagement Photographer | Adrienne and John

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We can’t wait for Adrienne and John’s wedding at DeLand’s Cafe DaVinci (It’s where Courtney and I got married too!) We had a lot of fun taking their engagement photos at Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge. The weather was so gloomy but it did not affect any of us. Congratulations Adrienne and John! If you are interested in a portrait session with us, please contact us today!

From Adrienne:
People often ask me how John and I met. Honestly, I can’t remember! Living in a small town we’re always surrounded by familiar faces, and often those faces evolve into friendships. I can tell you, without question, that I loved him first. I remember the day, sitting in the court yard at Cafe da Vinci (also our wedding venue), that I saw him with new eyes and knew he was special. After that day, lots of texts, and the fortunate intervention of supportive friends, John saw me too. This July will be our 5 year anniversary. Our relationship has grown and developed over 3,000 miles and 2 states and we’re so excited to begin this next stage in our lives together. The theme of our wedding is family because we wouldn’t be here without them.

February 11 2017

Wedding Rehearsal Dinner | Orlando Wedding | Chelsea and Geoff

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Hey did you know we photograph wedding rehearsal dinners too? This fun party is from Chelsea and Geoff’s in Ybor City, with lots of friends and all the family 🙂 If you are interested in photography services, contact us today!

February 23 2016

Bridle Oaks Barn Wedding | Rustic Vintage | Heather and Dale

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This venue was perfect for Heather and Dale – orange and purple details and everything wood (including Dale’s wedding ring!) We hit it off right away at their engagement session through historic downtown DeLand (see it here) and loved everything about their wedding, orange and grape soda toasts, lots of family and friends and a lip-sync sing-off that was too fun. Thank you Heather and Dale for including us ?

Venue – Bridle Oaks Barn
Catering – 4Rivers
DJ – DJ Phil
Coordinator – Ashley Richards Events
Flowers – Julia’s Floral Designs
Cake – DreamCakes by Millie
Wedding Dress – Lily’s Bridal – Maggie Sottero
Shoes – EllieWrenWeddingShoes
Bridesmaid dresses – White House Black Market
Menswear – Jos A. Bank
Bartending – J&T Bartending

In Heather’s words:
Describe your wedding day style in one sentence – Rustic Vintage with a splash of country!
Wedding day color scheme – Purple, Orange and neutrals
Describe your wedding planning process -Prayer, Pinterest, YouTube, more Prayer, more Pinterest and TheKnot Planning GuideWhat advice would you give to future brides for their wedding day? Hire a day of Coordinator – I am a bit of perfectionist and I knew the only way I would be able to “let it go” was to have someone else be the one in charge that day.
Anything you would have done differently? Nope!
Most memorable moment during the planning process – When we decided on our “special” gift to our guests! We performed our BEST lip sync performances ever!!
What are you most looking forward to as a married couple? Building a family together!
Which moment are you the most excited to see in photos? From Heather – Dale’s reaction when the doors opened! From Dale – Photos from the lip sync battle
What was your wedding inspiration? – Focused on God and making the day fun and memorable.
Describe some of your favorite wedding details and how you came up with them. One our favorite’s was our toast. We had seen some pinterest posts with old fashioned soda bottles and thought it would be fun to incorporate them in to our wedding. So instead of the classic champagne toast, we had Orange and Grape glass soda bottles. Using wood throughout our theme – a reminder that our relationship is built on a firm foundation with deep roots!

December 11 2015

Disney Engagement Photo Session | Amanda and Angelo

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I was so happy when Amanda called from New York to tell us that they were coming to Orlando, going to the Magic Kingdom (one of my favorite places to be) and they wanted to celebrate their engagement with a photo session! The park was newly dressed up for the holidays and we had so much fun going place to place: where they got engaged at the Wishing Well, getting ice cream and running around to find that special etched glass window we saw on Pinterest. Thank you Amanda and Angelo! Here’s to your wonderful life together<3

If you are interested in having a Disney Engagement Photo Session done, please contact us today!