Orlando family photographer

Orlando Family Photographer

Warm, polished family photographs across Orlando, Winter Park, Baldwin Park, Lake Nona, Windermere and Celebration, with enough direction to help everyone feel comfortable—and enough room for your family to be themselves.

Questions first? We’re happy to help. Replies within one business day. See session pricing.

Family of five standing beneath a sprawling oak tree

From a family we’ve photographed

“We absolutely loved working with Michelle. She listened to the pictures we wanted and did not want, worked well with our large group and was awesome with the kids. Our pictures are all stunning.”

Five-star Google review
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Family portfolio

Polished portraits, real expressions and plenty of personality.

Your gallery will include the classic photographs relatives ask for, along with movement, closeness and expressions that feel much more like everyday family life.

Couple walking hand in hand beside the ocean at sunset
Father playfully holding his daughter upside down in the dunes
Extended family with children standing in pale beach dunes
Extended family with children gathered in beach dunes
Large extended family gathered on a tree-lined garden path
Family gathered on resort steps surrounded by tropical landscaping
Large extended family gathered in a bamboo garden
Large extended family standing together among tall bamboo
Parents walking with two children along waterfront promenade
Family talking together on the steps of a Disney resort

See a real session

More than a few favorite photographs.

Browse a complete family session to see the variety, expressions and finished images together. These are actual client galleries; the number of images included depends on your collection.

Family session pricing

Orlando family sessions start at $397.

One immediate family? Start with Essential, or choose Signature for more time. Bringing grandparents, cousins or another household? Choose Extended Family.

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.

Not sure which collection fits? Share who is coming and we’ll help you choose.

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

Families with children

★★★★★

Real families, relaxed sessions.

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“We absolutely loved working with Michelle. She listened to the pictures we wanted and did not want, worked well with our large group and was awesome with the kids. Our pictures are all stunning.”

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. We will absolutely use her again.”

Alex Murfin · Google review

“She engaged with our kids really well and captured amazing images of our family—even with a toddler who doesn’t stop moving. We’ll definitely book with her again.”

Stephanie · Family review

“The whole experience felt relaxed and easy, even with the kids. Our photographs are natural and beautiful and truly feel like us.”

The Colon family · New Smyrna Beach

Real sessions, not stock examples

Real Orlando families and real Central Florida locations.

These galleries show how the work changes with the people, weather and setting. They are complete session stories—not generic claims about serving Orlando.

Recent Orlando-area family sessions

See how different Central Florida settings photograph.

The best location depends on your family, schedule and the look you want—not a generic list of pretty places.

Location

A beautiful location should also feel comfortable.

We’ll also think about the light, walking distance, heat and how much room your family needs. Once we know who is coming, we can recommend a setting that looks beautiful and feels easy to use.

Timing

We’ll help choose a time that works for the light and your family.

Morning and late afternoon are usually the most flattering outdoors, but children’s schedules matter too. We’ll balance the best light with the time your family is most likely to feel happy and relaxed.

Wardrobe

Coordinated, comfortable and still yourselves.

We’ll help with color, fabric and footwear so everyone looks pulled together without matching head to toe.

Weather

Florida weather is part of the plan.

We keep an eye on heat, humidity, storms and wind before the session and will keep you updated if the weather needs a closer look.

Good to know

What families usually want to know.

What if our children do not cooperate?

Please do not worry. Children are allowed to be children here. We’ll use movement, play, conversation and quick breaks when needed, and we’ll adjust instead of forcing a smile that is not coming.

Will you tell us how to pose?

Yes. We’ll guide everyone into the polished family portraits you want, then create room for movement, closer interactions and the little moments that make the gallery feel like your family.

Which collection should we choose?

Petite works well for smaller immediate families who want a short morning session. Essential gives you more time and variety. Signature gives one immediate family more time and variety. For grandparents, cousins or other relatives from multiple households, choose Extended Family—even with fewer than 10 people. We’re happy to help you choose.

What time of day photographs best outdoors?

Petite sessions are offered during select morning hours. For beaches, we strongly recommend starting near sunrise or about an hour before sunset. Other Orlando locations may offer more flexibility depending on shade, season and your family’s schedule.

Can grandparents or additional family members join us?

Of course. Let us know who will be included, along with any mobility needs. That helps us recommend a comfortable location and enough session time for the full group and the smaller combinations you care about.

What happens after the session?

Your finished gallery is typically ready in approximately two to three weeks. It will remain open for one year, giving you time to choose, download and safely back up the images included with your collection.

Plan with confidence

Practical guides for your Orlando family session.

Choose the guide that answers your next question: outfits, timing, children or planning around your vacation.

Three sisters sitting together against a dark studio backdrop
Sleeping newborn cradled in an adult's arms

A simple next step

From your first question to your finished photographs.

  1. Tell us about your plans.

    Send your dates or date range, the area you’re considering and who is coming. It’s fine if some details are still undecided.

  2. We’ll help you choose.

    Within one business day, we’ll reply with availability and help choosing the location and collection that fit your family.

  3. Reserve when you’re ready.

    Your signed agreement and retainer reserve your date. Then we’ll help with timing, outfits and what to expect.

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.

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.

Sending an inquiry doesn’t reserve a date or require a payment. We’ll reply within one business day to help with availability and your next step.

Prefer email? hello@michellecoombsphotography.com