Lesley & Jason's E-Session

I met up with Lesley and Jason a few weeks ago to discuss their engagement session. On the contact form on my website, Lesley said that she met Jason on an airplane. I was curious to know more and asked when we met in person. Last year Lesley and Jason both took a flight out to Vegas. They noticed each other on the flight out to Vegas, but didn’t engage in conversation. Coincidentally, they had the same flight back to Orlando! Seeing as is it a long flight, they started chatting and really hit it off. How cool is that to meet on an airplane?!

We got to talking about E-Session locations and they were interested in a place that had beautiful landscape and water. I was very excited when they decided on Leu Gardens! Harry P. Leu Gardens is located in Orlando and has over 50 acres of southern styled gardens.

I suggest to my clients to bring a few different outfits to their E-Session. Lesley started off in an adorable blue dress that matched Jason’s shirt. He also wore his cowboy boots and brought his hat! Jason is originally from Iowa and grew up on a farm, so he’s an authentic cowboy.

It was a very hot day and I suggested to Lesley and Jason an hour into the session to change their outfits. It was time for Lesley to bring out her boots!

I hope Lesley and Jason had as much fun as I did. Congratulations!













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Kim and Andrew's E-Session

During the last engagement session I photographed Downtown, I noticed a beautiful old tree. Its branches were very long and almost touched the ground. I thought it would make a perfect backdrop for a future e-session. When I met up to discuss their e-session, Kim & Andrew decided on Downtown Orlando. I mentioned the tree and they liked the idea. We decided to meet Saturday morning.

Kim and Andrew did an excellent job selecting their outfits. They looked amazing! To shake off any nerves they may have had, I asked them to climb the tree (I loved climbing trees as a kid!). All of a sudden, we were greeted by a four legged friend! I think he helped break the ice before being called away by his owner.

I suggest to all of my clients that early morning or late afternoon is the best time to schedule any photography session. Kim and Andrew decided on the morning. There was ample warm light coming through the trees.


Kim and Andrew were just about to change outfits when I noticed a white blanket in Andrew’s truck. I always suggest to my clients to bring props. Props can be a blanket, old cameras, umbrellas, colorful heels, or anything else that brings some fun into the photography session. I was delighted to see the white blanket! They laid it out under the tree and I captured some wonderful moments. If you don’t know, black absorbs light and white reflects light. The blanket acted as a reflector to make the images really pop.

We packed up, Andrew and Kim changed, and we walked down to Lake Eola. Kim and Andrew brought bread and fed the various swan, ducks, and birds.

Continuing our way around Lake Eola we stopped in front of some beautiful flowers. Kim and Andrew showed off their great dance skills.

The session wrapped at the Walt Disney amphitheater.


I had a wonderful time with Kim and Andrew’s e-session. I cannot wait to photograph their wedding this fall, their theme is Victorian!

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Ashley & Alexander Engagement Session

Today I had an engagement session with Ashley & Alexander in Cranes Roost Park in UpTown Altamonte Springs. They said they were shy, but it doesn't show in the portraits!

UpTown Altamonte has really grown in recent years. Cranes Roost Park has gone over an extensive makeover. Besides having a wonderful area for walking and jogging, the Park is right next to the mall, the movie theatre, and tons of great places to grab a delicious bite of food.

We started off the E-Session in front of the European-style plaza. It was beautifully decorated for Christmas. It plaza also makes a wonderful spot for small intimate weddings! At night, there is a choreographed lighted fountain show!

Ashley & Alex continued to make their way around the park. I had them sit down in front of the new amphitheater. As we were walking back, Ashley wanted a lift from Alex! He gave her a piggy-back right. It was a great impromptu movement to capture. I think it really shows how much fun they have as a couple.