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Best Places in Central Florida for Photos: Best Places for Photos in Orlando

Orlando has some beautiful places that act as the perfect backdrop for your photoshoot! There are some great locations for portraits, maternity photos and engagement photos.  I have listed (IMHO) some of the best places for photos in Orlando. Kissimmee Lakefront Park In my opinion, one of the BEST parks for photos in Orlando!  There […]

Engagements, Family, Portraits, Tips

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Golden Hour: Best Time To Take Photos

  One of the most frequently asked questions I get is: What is the best time to take photos? ANSWER:  The BEST time to take photos will be within 2 hours of sunrise or sunset; during golden hour.  This is when the light is softest and most flattering.  This is the time when your eyes […]

Portraits, Tips

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My Guide to Yosemite National Park

We visited Yosemite in the Summer of 2018.  As an  avid National Park enthusiast, I decided to create this guide to Yosemite for anyone planning on visiting. Where to fly to:  Oakland, San Francisco, San Jose, Fresno Personal Opinion/Timing Tip: Yosemite can be done in 2-3 full days plus travel time Where to stay: Visit: Travel […]

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Top 5 Travel Destinations: # 2 New Zealand Guide | Middle Earth

My New Zealand guide: New Zealand is SOOOOOOOO unbelievably gorgeous.  There is so much to see and the views leave you in awe.  New Zealand is made up of 2 islands: North and South.  The South Island is my FAVORITE- the mountains, glaciers, fjords, and serenity— LOVE!!!  While I’m writing this blog and looking through […]

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My # 1 Tip When Renting a Car

  Almost every time we travel, there are a ton of people on the rental car shuttle, all waiting to get to the counter and pick up their car.  Usually there is a rush to get off the shuttle before anyone else to beat the line.  A lot of times there will already be a […]

Tips, Travel

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