We are so lucky to have amazing clients who turn into friends and call us year after year to photograph their families. It’s so fun to watch these boys grow! Elise and Giovani have hired us for many years, and we have done lots of headshots for their company. I can not believe that their two boys are already pre-teens! You can see their first beautiful family sessions through the years here and here.
We were also happy to take some photos at their new beautiful restaurant Otto’s High Dive in the Milk District of Orlando!
If you’ve been putting off a family photo shoot because it just sounds like torture to haul everyone into a studio to stand stiffly side by side, here’s some good news: it doesn’t have to be that way! At our Orlando portrait studio, we believe your portraits shouldn’t just capture how you look but who you are, so our photos are all about authenticity. That’s exactly what we were going for in this family portrait session in historic downtown DeLand.
Kristen and West (or Mom and Dad, as they’re known around the house) are a delightful couple to be around. They both have effortless smiles and sweet and fun-loving energy about them. We had a fantastic time creating special memories of these two, two beautiful daughters, and their baby boy who will be arriving in no time.
The downtown area created a stunning aesthetic, and we loved how the tree lights in the background came through. It was the perfect spot for urban family portraits, and this lovely family made it look even better.
In the portraits of the entire family together, it was easy to see that this family’s home is filled with love. The relationship between these parents and their girls is such a sweet one, and their baby boy is one lucky little guy already.
To create a special homage to each relationship within the family, we created some shots with every combo – Mom and Dad on their own, each parent with their girls, each parent with each daughter, and, of course, the two sisters together. It was such a joy to watch how they each relate to each other in their own way.
Your family portraits should reflect your family authentically and who you all are together, and your photo session should be an opportunity to create new memories, not just an obligation on the calendar. The Canovas Photography can make that happen. Contact us today to plan your family photo shoot. And follow along on Instagram.
Most of my photo sessions at Magic Kingdom are engagement photography sessions because what better place to have a magical moment than at the Magic Kingdom? But at its core, the Magic Kingdom is designed around families, and that’s why I have so much fun with family photography at Magic Kingdom too. It’s an absolute joy to watch kids explore such an exciting place and truly embrace the magic of it.
That’s the experience I was pleased to have with this beautiful family. Christian, Joy, and their two fantastic kids were in town from Pittsburgh to enjoy the Disney parks and enjoy some quality time as a family. Mom and Dad wanted a photoshoot for the family for Christmas, and what better place to do it than at Magic Kingdom?
These two sweet kids were so much fun to watch and photograph! They were full of joy and were a delight throughout the entire session. My favorite photos of them are the candid shots of them simply being kids in such an exciting place and having a purely wonderful time. The action photos on the carousel are ones that I know this family will always treasure!
Mom and Dad are both doctors, so the ability to take this time away from their busy schedules and have a new adventure with their kids was incredibly special for them. Their genuine smiles in their family photos say it all, and that’s exactly why family photography at Disney is so unique. Instead of families taking one rushed and stressful morning out of their schedules to get family portraits, they’re in the midst of a vacation where they can truly relax and have a great time.
If you want to capture that same magic for your family, I’m here to help. Contact our Disney-area photography studio today.
We love Stacia and Kaden! And so happy that they are having a wonderful baby boy in August! We have been photographing this family for a while now, see their engagement session here, and their wedding here.
We went to their family property for their maternity session and found some real Florida beauty.
Congratulations Statia and Kaden! Can’t wait to meet Baby Archer xo
Bianca and her family came all the way from Michigan to get some beautiful Florida landscape for her New Smyrna Beach Senior Portraits session with us! We had so much fun with them running through New Smyrna Beach.
My name is Kelly Canova and my husband Courtney and I are artists living in the great city of DeLand, Florida. Recently I’ve seen artists all around the world who have found small ways to give back during this unprecedented season in our culture and I want to do my part. As a photographer, I know that the best gift I can give to my community is to document our new normal. Part art project, part community service, this experiment is about capturing what makes our town so special: the people. This series is a collection of family portraits that remind us that while we cannot control the things happening out in the world, we can find peace and joy in the moments we spend in our homes with the people we love most. l love this town, and I want to gift you with the memories of these long days and nights spent with your loved ones.
DeLand residents: Let me know if you would like to take part in our project! The photos are a gift and images will be sent to your family digitally. Each shoot will take about 5 minutes and will be shot from at least 10 feet away, applying the current CDC approved guidelines for social distancing. Dress any way you like – fancy, as you are, or in costume. This is for you, so whatever fits you and your family works. Thank you! And be well. xo
If you are a DeLand resident and want to take part in our project, please sign up here:
Alexandra and Sean are the sweetest couple! They came all the way from Ohio to Disney’s Magic Kingdom for a special engagement shoot! So happy they called us to be there.
Alexandra and I talked about outfits and I sent her a few ideas. (We are always available to help plan your engagement shoot!) I loved the beautiful red dress that she choose! It went perfectly with Disney backdrops and Mickey balloons. And her nails! Perfectly done to show off her new engagement ring.
I love to meet and start taking photos upstairs in the Main Street Train Station. It is always pretty quiet there, very few people and always has the best light. We then traveled down Main Street catching cool doorways, holding Mickey balloons and to Disney’s amazing candy store, the Main Street Confectionery. Alexandra and Sean had fun there, picking out their favorite Disney character on lollipops and looking for cute Disney mugs. One of my favorite photos I took is one of Disney candy maker employees acting silly. They are always great there!
Outside The Plaza Restaurant are bright yellow chairs and tables with cute umbrellas. Alexandra looked so cute there in her red dress, especially when she did a few twirls for the camera. Cinderella Castle in the background was a good backdrop as always.
Then we went over to the famous Purple Wall on the way to Tomorrowland. This spot has been a favorite of our clients for a long time, some people have never seen it or never knew it was there, so this is a fun one for great photos.
Finally of course, Cinderella Castle. Alexandra and Sean looked so cute playing, dancing and even a dance big dip right up front! Good move by Sean 🙂 Courtney and I had a lot of fun with these two. Congratulations!
“Can you feel the love tonight? You needn’t look too far. Stealing through the night’s uncertainties, love is where they are.” — The Lion King
Ali graduated from Oviedo High School and is a student at Rollins College. She was a natural in front of the camera 🙂 That hair! Cocoa Beach was the perfect place for her Senior Portrait session.
Becky and her whole family gathered from all over the country to enjoy a Walt Disney World vacation and Family Reunion! We had so much fun photographing everyone – nothing is as important as family <3 Make sure you document your loved ones and get some images printed! Call us for your own family portrait session 🙂
