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Central Florida Photographer

Relaxed, guided family photography for local families, vacation groups and multiple generations—from Orlando’s parks and resorts to Florida’s east coast.

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Family of five standing beneath a sprawling oak tree during a Central Florida portrait session
15+ yearsphotographing Central Florida families
One photographerfrom planning through delivery
Families of every sizeincluding extended groups of 25+
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Family photography across Central Florida

Experienced enough to guide everyone. Relaxed enough to keep it feeling natural.

A family session should not feel like another complicated item on your schedule. We help choose a location that works for the people coming, recommend the right light and session length, guide clothing without making everyone match, and organize the combinations that matter.

During the session, you will never be left wondering what to do. We give clear direction, keep children moving and make room for the real expressions that happen between the polished portraits.

  • Immediate and extended families
  • Local and vacation sessions
  • Children, grandparents and pets
  • Orlando parks, resorts and beaches
Large extended family with children and grandparents standing together in a sunny Central Florida park

Complete client sessions

Real Central Florida family photography galleries.

A portfolio shows favorite photographs. These complete galleries show how we photograph an entire family session—from the full group to smaller combinations, children and candid moments.

Straightforward pricing

Choose the amount of time and variety your family needs.

Every collection includes planning help, clear direction, professionally edited digital images and an online gallery. A $150 retainer reserves the date.

Petite

A short morning update

$397

Up to 20 minutes · 10 edited digital images

For a smaller immediate family wanting a handful of updated portraits.

Petite sessions are typically sunrise-only—Florida traffic gets wild once everyone wakes up! Maybe we’ll offer later times farther afield when traffic calms down. In Deltona, DeBary, DeLand, Osteen, Lake Helen and New Smyrna Beach, Petite sessions are available any time of day.

Book a Petite Session

Signature

More time to settle in

$797

Up to 60 minutes · Approximately 50 edited digital images

Choose this for one immediate family when you want an extra 20 minutes for little breaks, more combinations and a broader selection of photographs.

One approved outdoor location, including beach options.

Ask about Signature

Extended Family

Everyone together, every household

from $997

Up to 60 minutes · Approximately 60 edited digital images

Choose this whenever multiple households are joining you—even with fewer than 10 people. We plan the full group and smaller family combinations.

One approved outdoor location. Group details confirmed before booking.

Ask about Extended Family

Your collection includes the images listed above. High-resolution edited images in color, planning help and a private gallery available for one year after delivery. Additional available images are optional at $25 each; no upgrade is required.

Reserve your date: signed agreement + $150 retainer. Balance due 72 hours before your session. Galleries typically arrive in 2–3 weeks. Any travel, parking, admission or permit costs are confirmed before booking.

Michelle Coombs, your family photographer
Michelle Coombs · Owner & photographerPhoto disclaimer: this was Michelle at her daughter’s wedding—the rare full-formal appearance. At your session, expect hair in a bun, absolutely zero makeup and a lot less glamour. Same Michelle, different dress code.

The person behind your photographs

Hi, I’m Michelle. We’ll make room for your real family.

Wife, mama, kid chaser and a straight shooter with a soft spot for a good laugh. For more than 15 years, we’ve photographed families around Orlando and Florida’s coast—and Michelle photographs every family session herself.

We’ll help with the location and outfits, give you clear direction, and adjust the pace when children need a moment. You can expect portraits of everyone together, smaller family combinations and the expressions that make these photographs yours.

A little more about Michelle

Questions before you book?

Tell us what you have in mind.

Share your dates, who is joining you and the location you’re considering. We’ll reply within one business day with availability and help choosing your session. You don’t need every detail decided.

Choose your session

Central Florida photography for the people you love.

The page may cover a large part of Florida, but your session stays focused on your family and what you actually want photographed.

Immediate families

Family portraits

Guided but natural photographs for parents, children, siblings and pets in a setting that fits your family.

Explore family sessions

Multiple households

Extended families

A clear plan for the entire group, each household, grandparents, cousins, siblings and the combinations you care about.

Explore extended-family sessions

Visiting Florida

Vacation photography

Simple planning around resort stays, park days, reunions and vacations so the session does not take over the trip.

Explore vacation sessions

Indoors or at home

Newborn and studio portraits

Clean, warm photographs for newborns, babies, milestones and smaller families in our studio or your home.

Explore newborn sessions

What families say

★★★★★

Experience matters when the group gets big—or the plan changes.

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“Michelle expertly included all of our photography needs. It takes real skill to work with such a large group, but she handled it effortlessly.”

Five-star Google review

“Michelle made family pictures so easy while we were on vacation. We had lots of little kids and she still captured great photos.”

Alex Murfin · Google review

“She coordinated multiple families and children seamlessly, gave us wonderful sunrise guidance and created beautiful photographs.”

Meredith Murfin · Google review

“When thunderstorms changed the plan, Michelle adapted quickly and worked beautifully with all 25 of us—from small children to grandparents.”

Five-star Google review

From Orlando to the coasts

Central Florida photography locations.

We serve local and vacationing families across Greater Orlando and Florida’s east coast. Each location page includes real photographs and practical guidance.

Disney-area resorts

Vacation-friendly sessions near the BoardWalk, Polynesian, Grand Floridian, Riviera and other approved settings.

Disney-area photography

Cocoa Beach

Atlantic shoreline, sea oats and the pier for families visiting the Space Coast and Port Canaveral.

Cocoa Beach photography

St. Augustine & Palm Coast

Historic streets, gardens, palms, coquina shoreline and classic Florida beach scenery.

St. Augustine photography

Deltona studio

A clean, simple indoor option for babies, children, milestones and smaller immediate families.

Studio photography

Local experience

Florida details are part of the plan.

Light and heat

Earlier or later is usually better

We recommend sunrise or golden hour when possible for softer light, lower temperatures and fewer crowds.

Children

Room to move beats perfect posing

We keep direction simple, change pace when needed and choose locations that do not use all their energy on the walk in.

Grandparents

Access and comfort come first

We consider parking, walking distance, deep sand, shade and seating before suggesting the prettiest backdrop.

Florida weather

There is always a practical next step

We monitor conditions and communicate clearly when rain, storms or wind require a timing or location decision.

Frequently asked questions

Planning a Central Florida photography session.

What areas does your Central Florida photographer serve?

We photograph families throughout Greater Orlando, Winter Park, Baldwin Park, Lake Nona, Windermere, Celebration, Kissimmee, Disney-area resorts, Deltona and Florida’s east coast—including New Smyrna Beach, Daytona Beach, Ponce Inlet, Cocoa Beach, Palm Coast and St. Augustine.

How much does a Central Florida family photography session cost?

Family collections currently begin at $397. The Essential collection is $597 and the Signature collection is $797. The right choice depends on your family size, the number of groupings you want and how much variety matters to you.

Do you photograph extended families and large groups?

Yes. We regularly photograph multiple generations and groups of 10, 20 or more people. We plan the combinations ahead of time so the full family, individual households, grandparents, siblings, cousins and couples are all covered efficiently.

Can we book family photos during an Orlando vacation?

Absolutely. Many clients are visiting Disney World, Universal, Port Canaveral or the beaches. We help choose a location and time that work around the vacation instead of taking over the day.

What time is best for outdoor photographs in Central Florida?

Sunrise and the hour before sunset usually offer the softest light. Morning sessions also tend to be cooler and quieter. The best choice depends on the location, season and your children’s routines.

What happens if rain is forecast?

Florida forecasts change quickly, so we do not make early decisions based on a rain icon alone. We monitor the actual conditions and communicate about the safest practical option as the session approaches.

Can we see complete sessions before booking?

Yes. The four galleries above are real client sessions, not a collection of unrelated favorites. They show how a complete gallery handles the full group, smaller combinations and natural moments.

How do we reserve a date?

You can view current availability and complete the booking online. A signed agreement and $150 retainer reserve the date.

From the Journal

Real sessions and planning guides for this area.

Ready when you are

Let’s plan a session that fits your family.

Tell us your dates and who is coming, and we’ll help with the rest. We’ll reply with availability and send your booking link when you’re ready.

Photography throughout Central Florida

Choose a location around your family—not the other way around.

We photograph families from Greater Orlando to Florida’s east coast. Each location page below includes practical guidance for light, crowds, walking, group size and the overall look of the gallery.