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August 18 2024

Mom & Me: Family Photoshoot at Hammock Beach Resort

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There’s nothing more heartwarming than the love of a mother. We got to see it firsthand on a lovely sunny day spent with Ebony and her family at Hammock Resort in Palm Coast. Hammock Beach Resort is known for its stunning facilities and excellent hospitality, but to us, it’s more than that. It’s the perfect backdrop for a joyful family photo session.

Coordinating but not Matching Outfits

We’re often asked how to dress for a family photo session. The clothes worn by Ebony and her family are a perfect example of outfits that coordinate nicely but aren’t too matchy-matchy. The white theme stands out beautifully against the bright blue skies, and each person looks great in an outfit that shows off their sense of style.

A Combination of Candid and Posed Photos

Ebony’s children were a joy to photograph. As you can see from the photos, they have tons of personality, and Ebony is a lovely subject! We love capturing a combination of posed family photos and unposed candid photos. The results are photos that look very natural and give you a peak into the fun life of this young family. The time we spent with Ebony and her kids was so much fun. We love any opportunity to be around a happy family!

Family photo sessions are some of our favorites because the energy is always positive! Over the years, we’ve had the privilege of photographing the same families over and over again. It’s so fun to watch kids grow up! This particular photoshoot took place at Hammock Beach Resort in Palm Coast. But we’ve had the privilege to travel to beaches and other beautiful locations all over Central Florida.

If you’d like to schedule a family photo session in Central Florida, we’d love to help! Contact us anytime to schedule your photoshoot or learn more about our rates and services.

August 18 2024

DJ ♥️ Amanda: Grand Floridian Proposal and Engagement Photos

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If you’re ever having a bad day or need a little pick-me-up, spend a day with an engagement photographer. You’ll be filled with hope once again! There’s something about being upfront and center for a huge act of love that makes you see the world in a more hopeful light. The day we photographed DJ and Amanda’s engagement was super special.

The Proposal

When DJ contacted us to photograph his proposal to his beautiful then-girlfriend Amanda, we could tell they were going to be a fun couple to work with. We met up with the pair at The Grand Floridian Resort and Spa at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. The resort’s stunning interior and beautiful architecture are perfect backdrops for a surprise proposal. We spent the first moments of their engagement with them, and we think the pictures speak for themselves. These two are crazy about each other.

We left them that night in a cloud of bliss and met up with them again the next day for an engagement shoot at the Magic Kingdom!

The Engagement Shoot

The awesome thing about Disney engagement photoshoots is that they truly have something for everyone! If you want classy engagement photos in front of an adorable storefront, you’ve got it. Or, perhaps you want a picture in front of Cinderella’s Castle. We can do that, too! Disney’s parks are so vast and stunning that we can definitely find the perfect backdrop to represent your special day.

We loved the idea of a 2-day photoshoot! Day one was full of all the expected excitement of a proposal, but by day two, after the excitement settled in, DJ and Amanda were relaxed, happy, and extremely photogenic! If you’re considering a Disney proposal, we highly recommend this idea.

If you’re ready to pop the question to your beloved, contact us!

July 2 2024

Dream House in Winter Park: A Family Grows

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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!

July 2 2024

International Family Reunion Photos at Reunion Resort and Golf Club in Kissimmee, Florida

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When a family is spread as far apart as Molly’s, it can be difficult to get everyone together at the same time. Molly’s big family is spread from Ukraine to Ohio! How do you organize a family reunion photoshoot when your loved ones live on different sides of the globe? Fortunately, Molly’s parents had the perfect plan! They treated their whole extended family to a Disney-themed spring break trip at a beautiful resort in Kissimmee, Florida. They could finally be all together!

We can’t share this special family reunion portrait session without a rundown of all the beautiful faces in attendance! Molly is the oldest; she and her husband, Jamie, have two kids, ages 10 and 7. Then, her middle brother, Kyle, and his wife have two boys, ages 13 and 11. Her youngest brother’s family is huge! He has 7 children, including a set of twin boys, ages 10, a 9-year-old, an 8-year-old, and two more twin girls, ages 5. He also has a new baby on the way! As you can see from these photos, there are a lot of adorable children in this family!

We met at the stunningReunion Resort and Golf Club in Kissimmee and took photos all over their grounds. They had so much fun, and so did we 🙂 We took photos of each family, the siblings, the kids, and the parents. We always enjoy family portrait sessions because they’re filled with love and laughter and the experience is as fun for us as it is for the family! We have had the pleasure of photographing several families at Reunion Resort and Golf Club, and it never disappoints.

If you’re traveling to Central Florida with your family and would like a group photo session to commemorate the occasion, we would love to help! Contact us to schedule your family portrait session or to learn more about our rates and services.

June 15 2024

Unique LGBTQIA+ Proposal at Kraft Azalea Gardens in Winter Park, Florida

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We love a woman with a plan. So we were on board when Solara contacted us and had already chosen Kraft Azalea Gardens as the perfect spot for a surprise proposal photoshoot for her and beautiful Olivia! Like these two ladies, the location is gorgeous and has incredible secret garden vibes.

Solara told Olivia that she had hired a photographer to do a model photoshoot. Olivia was excited and dressed beautifully for the occasion. It wasn’t long into our session that Olivia was shocked and thrilled to discover that the model session was actually a sweet surprise proposal! Olivia was completely shocked and, of course, she said yes!

Solara and Oliva are the sweetest couple, and we could see right away that they are meant to be together. Nothing makes better pictures than two people who really love each other!

The Exedra in Kraft Azalea Gardens and Lake Maitland made for a lovely backdrop. We stayed until the sun went down, and we were happy to capture this beautiful day in the life of such a gorgeous young couple. Congratulations, Solara and Olivia!

We loved Solara’s unique plan to capture her surprise proposal, so keep it in mind if you’re looking for inspiration for your Orlando engagement photoshoot.

Of all the locations where we photograph Orlando engagements, Kraft Azalea Gardens is one of our favorites. In fact, you can see here several other stunning photoshoots we’ve done at this same spot. You can also peruse our other engagement photoshoots for inspiration.

Whatever the occasion, we’d love to help you capture your life’s most special moments. If you’re planning a surprise engagement here in Orlando, Florida, check out Kraft Azalea Gardens, or feel free to contact us for recommendations on any of Orlando’s other stunning locations.

September 14 2023

A Proposal for Michelangelo and Anne at Epcot – Walt Disney World

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Michelangelo was nervous when he called me to help plan his Disney proposal to his love, Anne. Walt Disney World is their favorite place and he wanted it to be perfect for her! Both teachers from New Jersey, our day started with a trip to EPCOT to capture the proposal she has always wanted. I love that they said, “Disney feels like home to us.”

Story of Anne and Michelangelo: We met back in 2020 right before the pandemic. It felt like we’d known each other for ten years. As months passed getting to know each other and how much we have in common, we started to plan our first Disney trip together, and didn’t work out as planned. Anne broke her leg and we were not able to go. They told her it would take 6 months to walk again but she did it in three because we planned another Disney trip for December. Disney motivated her. A year later we planned another Disney trip. Because Disney feels like home to us. We both love each other as much as we love Disney. Three years later another Disney trip and Michelangelo popped the question right in front of our favorite place in the world Epcot. 06-30-23 💍❤️

If you’re planning a proposal, we can be there to help you preserve the memories for a lifetime. Contact The Canovas Photography today and let’s chat!

June 16 2023

Love Is Love: Two Beauties’ Proposal Photos at Magic Kingdom

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What a lovely proposal to photograph. Pride Month is all about celebrating people’s authentic selves and celebrating the beauty of love in all its forms. This Pride Month, we’re honored to be able to highlight a wonderful couple with love in their hearts and a bright future ahead: Mallory and Lawson.

These two soulmates were excited to enjoy a fun day at Magic Kingdom, but Mallory had something especially magical in store. While overlooking the iconic Cinderella’s Castle, Mallory got down on one knee and “popped the question.” Lawson was grinning ear to ear and couldn’t wait to say “yes”!

As we made our way to a few locations in the park for proposal photos, Mallory and Lawson were such a joy to be with. They know exactly how to make each other laugh, and we loved getting some of those genuine laughs on camera.

We focused mostly on Cinderella’s Castle as the backdrop for Mallory and Lawson’s portraits. After all, it’s the perfect place for romance. Along with plenty of classic close-up shots and traditional photos to highlight that gorgeous ring, we had fun snapping pictures of these two dancing together in front of the castle. If their loved ones can dance as well as Mallory and Lawson, this wedding will be a fabulous one!

This couple shined so brightly in their portraits alongside Cinderella’s wishing well, the Dumbo ride, and the beautifully rustic castle doors, but some of my favorites might be their portraits with the simplest backgrounds. Mallory and Lawson are so natural together and look at each other with such a warm, authentic love in their eyes, and those portraits truly shine the light on this bond.

The magic of Disney’s Magic Kingdom is alive and well in Mallory and Lawson, and we were honored to capture a chapter of their story. If you want to preserve the magic of your engagement with professional proposal photos, The Canovas Photography is here to make it special!

June 11 2023

Family is the Greatest Gift: DeLand Family Portraits

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See highlights of a DeLand family photoshoot

Our family photo sessions are quick and easy! Our approach to photographing families is to have fun. We like candids as well as traditional photos.

Christy wanted to document her family at this time in their lives as they build a house in DeLand and when the children are at this young age. Their property is beautiful and vast – lots of room for this family to grow and run!

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 children is such a sweet one, and the siblings are also good friends with each other.

We created some shots with every combo – Mom and Dad on their own, each parent with their children, each parent with each child, and, of course, the two siblings together. And of course, their beloved dog had to be included! 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.

February 28 2023

Boardwalk Beaus – Engagement Portraits on Disney’s Boardwalk

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See Engagement Portraits photographed on Disney’s Boardwalk

Boardwalks make us think of summertime romances and idyllic sunsets, and our recent clients Shannon and Kevin bring that same energy to Disney’s Boardwalk. We met up with this beautiful couple for their engagement photos on the boardwalk.

Disney’s Boardwalk is a Disney locale that doesn’t get the credit and attention it deserves. It has all the magic of Disney with the classically charming aesthetic of a coastal boardwalk stroll. We took advantage of the boardwalk’s look to give Shannon and Kevin lovely engagement portraits that fit their adorable personality as a couple.

Shannon and Kevin are from Maine, so they welcomed the Florida weather with open arms. Shannon is an artist, so it’s no surprise that she and Kevin put together a fantastic, Disney-appropriate look with pastel pink and blue.

We took a few sweet indoor shots and played with some unique lighting that created a nice dramatic look. These two laidback lovebirds were so at home in each other’s arms and were happy to cozy up on a few couches and nooks.

Outside along the boardwalk, we put the quaint beachside look to good use. Some of the boardwalk’s top attractions, like Jellyrolls and Atlantic Dancing, had amazing retro backdrops that were perfect for this truly timeless couple.

Some of our favorite shots were the portraits in front of the lighthouse. Shannon and Kevin looked so natural together and the sun shining behind them is breathtaking. We also played with some fun poses using the boardwalk’s photo booths, with Shannon and Kevin peeking at each other from the doorways. We’re sure this will be a memory that sticks with them as they capture more memories together through the years on all their future adventures.

The Orlando area is full of gorgeous places for engagement photos and other once-in-a-lifetime portraits. Contact The Canovas Photography today to book your session for your next milestone event.

February 24 2023

A Bond Like No Other: Extended Family Portraits at the Reunion Resort and Golf Club

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Check out extended family portraits taken at the Reunion Resort and Golf Club

Many of the families we photograph in the Orlando area are early in their journeys together – couples who are newly engaged, newlyweds, and new parents with young children. As much as these couples and families cherish their time together, they may not realize how much more difficult it gets to spend time together as their families and children get older. That’s why it was such a joy for us to photograph a genuine family reunion for a beautiful extended family who all took time out of their busy lives to reconnect.

This amazing family of over 50 (!) people came together at Orlando’s Reunion Resort for a family vacation, and we were honored to help them take advantage of their together time with a family portrait. Six siblings came together, with their children and grandchildren, and let us tell you, the love and laughter flowed.

With this large of a group, we wanted to be sure to get some portraits of everyone together, but we wanted to give individual families, couples, and family members some shots of their own too. After all, especially with all these little kiddos, how often do you get everyone in one place and looking their best?

We took the portraits in front of the resort’s beautiful veranda. The water feature and flowers along the wall made for a lovely backdrop, but of course, the spotlight was all on these gorgeous faces. With a family this large, each person is living their own life with their own passions and adventures, but you’ll notice that there’s one thing everyone has in common: smiles. It’s clear that they all love each other and connect with each other deeply, and it was such a treat to be able to be part of their togetherness and share in their joy.

If you have a family reunion planned, take advantage of the opportunity and capture these special memories with an extended family photo shoot from The Canovas Photography.