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Orlando Wedding, Event, & Portrait Photography Blog

Timeless Storytelling Through Every Lens

Our blog is where we share the heart behind the images—stories from real weddings, engagement sessions, and portraits across Orlando and Central Florida. Whether you’re a couple searching for the perfect wedding photographer, a bride curious about engagement session ideas, or someone considering a boudoir session, this space is designed to inspire, educate, and guide you.

Why Follow Our Blog?

We don’t just post pretty photos. Each entry is crafted to give couples and families insight into what it’s really like working with Michelle Vila Photography. From behind-the-scenes tips to real love stories, you’ll find inspiration for your own milestones.

Wedding Inspiration and Planning Tips

Planning a wedding can feel overwhelming, but we’re here to make it easier. Our blog features wedding day timelines, vendor spotlights, and real-life examples from venues across Orlando and Central Florida. You’ll also find advice on how to get the most out of your photography experience—from first looks to golden-hour portraits.

Engagement and Portrait Sessions

Love stories don’t end at “I do.” We highlight engagement photography that showcases each couple’s personality, and portraits that capture life’s meaningful milestones. Each session is approached with a boutique, personalized touch.

Serving Orlando and Beyond

Based in Orlando, Florida, Michelle Vila Photography captures weddings, portraits, and boudoir sessions throughout Central Florida. Our goal is to create fun, romantic, timeless images that will become part of your story for generations.

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Oct

Gigi & Robert's Engagement Pre-Wedding Portrait Photography at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

Aug

Tanya and Laura's Disney Fairy Tale Wedding Photography on the Disney Dream Cruise and Castaway Cay

Tanya & Laura's Disney Fairy Tale Wedding Photography on the Disney Dream Cruise and Castaway CayDisney Cruise Line Wedding Magic at SeaWhen I say Disney Cruise Line weddings are some of my absolute favorites, this is exactly what I mean. Tanya ...

Aug

Meagan and Christopher's Love Story Engagement at Disney's Boardwalk, Skyliner, and Riviera Resort

Meagan & Christopher's Love Story Engagement at Disney's BoardWalk, Skyliner, and Riviera ResortWhimsical Disney Romance in OrlandoIf you’re dreaming of a romantic engagement session filled with whimsical charm and timeless Disney magic, ...

Jul

Abigail and Sean's Wedding Photography at The White Barn in Brooksville, Tampa, Florida

Abigail & Sean's Wedding Photography at The White Barn in Brooksville, Tampa, FloridaA Joyful, Elegant Celebration at The White BarnAbigail and Sean’s wedding day at The White Barn in Brooksville, Florida, was filled with joy, elegance, ...

Jul

Kiarra and Carl’s Harry P Leu Gardens Engagement Photography in Winter Park, Orlando, Florida

Kiarra & Carl’s Harry P. Leu Gardens Engagement Photography in Winter Park, Orlando, FloridaEditorial Elegance in a Botanical OasisKiarra and Carl’s engagement session at Harry P. Leu Gardens was stunning from start to finish. From ...

Jun

Kelly Jo and Patrick’s Engagement Photography at Disney's Boardwalk at Walt Disney World, Orlando

Kelley Jo & Patrick’s Engagement Photography at Disney’s BoardWalk at Walt Disney World, OrlandoA Disney Love Story at the Iconic BoardWalkKelley Jo and Patrick’s engagement session was everything you’d hope for from two ...

Jun

Kami and Mitch’s Disney's Wilderness Lodge engagement session in Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, Florida

Kami & Mitch’s Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Engagement Session in Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, FloridaRomance & Nature at Walt Disney World’s Wilderness LodgeIf you’ve ever dreamed of a romantic, nature-filled engagement ...

Jun

Alexsandra & Aaron's Kelly Park Rock Springs Engagement Photography in Apopka, Orlando, Florida

Alexsandra & Aaron's Kelly Park Rock Springs Engagement Photography in Apopka, Orlando, FloridaA Romantic, Cinematic Session at Their Favorite Florida SpringFor Alexsandra and Aaron, Kelly Park Rock Springs isn’t just a beautiful ...

Jun

Alexandra and Jay's Sterling Event Venue Maternity Photography in Minneola, Orlando, Florida

Alexandra & Jay's Sterling Event Venue Maternity Photography in Minneola, Orlando, FloridaA Full-Circle Moment at Sterling Event VenueOne of the best parts of being a photographer is following along as my couples’ stories grow through ...

May

Tiffany and Bryan's Engagement Photography at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort and Skyliner

Tiffany & Bryan's Engagement Photography at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort and SkylinerDisney Love Story: From First Date to Engagement PhotosWhen your love story begins at Walt Disney World, it only makes sense to come full circle and ...

May

CFWA Headshot Photography Party at Mission Inn Resort + Club in Howey-in-the-Hills, Orlando, Florida

CFWA Headshot Photography Party at Mission Inn Resort + Club in Howey-in-the-Hills, Orlando, FloridaCreative Headshots with the Central Florida Wedding AssociationRecently, I had the absolute joy of being one of the photographers for the Central ...

Jan

Lily & Jonathan's Casa Feliz Engagement Photography in Winter Park, Orlando, Florida

Lily & Jonathan's Casa Feliz Engagement Photography in Winter Park, Orlando, FloridaRomantic Engagement Photography at Casa Feliz Historic Home MuseumWhen it comes to capturing love stories, few locations offer as much timeless charm and ...

Jan

Allie and Blake's Kelly Park Rock Springs Engagement Photography in Apopka, Orlando, Florida

Allie & Blake's Kelly Park Rock Springs Engagement Photography in Apopka, Orlando, FloridaHigh School Sweethearts + A Sunrise at Kelly Park Rock SpringsHigh school sweethearts Allie and Blake chose the breathtaking Kelly Park Rock Springs for ...

Dec

Kelley Jo & Patrick's Howey Mansion Wedding Photography in Howey-in-the-Hills, Orlando, Florida

Kelley Jo & Patrick’s Howey Mansion Wedding Photography in Howey-in-the-Hills, Orlando, FloridaA Glamorous Celebration at One of Central Florida’s Most Historic MansionsKelley Jo and Patrick’s wedding at the stunning Howey ...

Dec

Kristin & Ryan's Historic Downtown Winter Garden Holiday Christmas Portraits in Orlando, Florida

Kristin & Ryan’s Historic Downtown Winter Garden Holiday Christmas Portraits in Orlando, FloridaCapturing the Magic of the Holidays in Historic Downtown Winter GardenWhen you think of the holidays, what comes to mind? Sparkling lights, ...

Oct

Julia & Matt's Volusia County Court House Wedding Photography in Downtown DeLand Historic District

Julia & Matt’s Volusia County Courthouse Wedding Photography in Downtown DeLand Historic DistrictA Heartfelt Courthouse Elopement in the Historic Downtown of DeLand, FloridaSome weddings remind you exactly why you love what you do — ...

Sep

Kaitlyn and Alex's Cypress Creek Farmhouse Engagement Photography in Astatula, Orlando, Florida

Kaitlyn & Alex’s Cypress Creek Farmhouse Engagement Photography in Astatula, Orlando, FloridaA Romantic Engagement Session at One of Central Florida’s Most Loved Farmhouse VenuesThere’s something uniquely special about ...

Sep

Payton & Austin's Kelly Park Rock Springs Engagement Photography in Apopka, Orlando, Florida

Payton & Austin’s Kelly Park Rock Springs Engagement Photography in Apopka, Orlando, FloridaA Romantic Morning Engagement Session in One of Central Florida’s Hidden GemsWhen it comes to engagement photography in Central Florida, few ...

Sep

Farida & Zee's Historic District Downtown Winter Garden Maternity Family Portrait Photography

Farida & Zee’s Historic District Downtown Winter Garden Maternity Family Portrait PhotographyA Joyful Maternity Session in the Heart of Downtown Winter GardenThere’s something truly magical about photographing a maternity session in ...

Sep

Italian Summer Themed Styled Wedding Photography at Northwest Square in Deland, Orlando, Florida

Italian Summer Themed Styled Wedding Photography at Northwest Square in DeLand, Orlando, FloridaA Historic Orlando-Area Wedding Venue With European CharmWhen it comes to wedding photography in Central Florida, few places rival the character and ...

Aug

Cory & Alex's Bok Tower Gardens Wedding Photography in Lake Wales, Polk County, Orlando, Florida

Cory & Alex's Bok Tower Gardens Wedding Photography in Lake Wales, Polk County, Orlando, FloridaA Dream Wedding at the Historic Bok Tower Gardens in Lake WalesNestled within Polk County’s most enchanting landscape, Cory and Alex’s ...

Aug

Samantha & John's Tampa Bay Watch Wedding Photography in Tierra Verde, St Petersburg, Tampa, Florida

Samantha & John’s Tampa Bay Watch Wedding Photography in Tierra Verde, St. Petersburg, Tampa, FloridaA Romantic Waterfront Wedding in Tierra Verde Captured by Michelle Vila PhotographySamantha and John’s Tampa Bay Watch wedding was a ...