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Newlyweds walking through a sparkler send-off at their Central Florida wedding reception

ORLANDO WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

Wedding photography that feels elegant, grounded and authentically you.

For couples who want artful images, calm guidance, and a photographer who knows when to direct, when to disappear, and how to protect the feeling of the day.

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Couple at metrowest golf club wedding

Fine-Art Trained Photographer

15+ Years in Business

Calm Direction + Intimate Storytelling

The Promise

Beautiful photos are the baseline. The real luxury is feeling taken care of.

I believe wedding photography should feel intentional without taking over the day. My job is to help you feel comfortable, protect the emotional rhythm of the celebration, and create images that hold up long after social media trends have moved on.

LGTBQ+ engagement photograph of two gay men at Rollins College.
Destination wedding bride with bridesmaids popping bottles in South Florida hotel.
Leu Gardens photographer takes photo of spring wedding couple at the alter.

my signature approach

Guided, never stiff. Editorial, never empty.

Direction that feels natural.

You will never be left wondering what to do with your hands. I guide posture, light, and movement while keeping the emotion honest. I take the time to get to know you, so your authentic glow shines through.

Calm in the storm.

Family portraits, getting-ready moments, ceremony transitions, golden hour, and reception flash — I have a vision for your unique gallery before the day asks for them. Because, "if you stay ready, you don't gotta get ready."

Images with longevity.

True-to-life color, flattering skin tones, clean composition, and emotional storytelling designed to feel as beautiful in twenty years as they do today.

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WE ARE IN LOVE WITH THE PICTURES!!!!! Thank you times a million, they’re so fucking beautiful. We can’t stop looking at them 😍😍😍

Eliana P.

Cherise is our family photographer and I couldn’t recommend her enough! She is so patient with my husband who does NOT like his photo taken... She makes everyone feel comfortable and is so flexible!

Melissa G.

Our pictures are absolutely beautiful and she did a great job of posing us and making our stiff behinds comfortable. I’m gonna cherish the photos forever.

Jess D.

Central Florida wedding collections begin at 

$699

for micro-weddings

$4,099

for full-day coverage with

two photographers

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Jewish couple posing for fine art wedding portrait photographed by Cherise Takes Pictures at Maitland History & Arts Center
Harry Potter-inspired wedding décor and personalized reception details photographed in Florida
Elegant wedding details arranged inside a North Florida hotel before the ceremony

Contact me below for a customized quote.

From Winter Park vows to Miami hotel weekends.

I am a native Florida, currently located in Central Florida. I know all about the challenges of a Florida wedding: bright sun, humid weather, fast-moving family dynamics, low-light receptions, outdoor ceremonies, beach wind, ballroom flash... You name it, I've seen it! I'm ready to brave the humidity, harsh light, and make you look INCREDIBLE through it all.

Newly married couple posing outdoors at  Pelican Club during their South Florida wedding
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