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The Best of 2011!

// December 30th, 2011 // 1 Comment » // Family Lifestyle, Photos

Every year I make a post to review the year that was, and to post some of my favorite shots. So here we go!

2011 was certainly a good year for me personally–we welcomed our third adorable daughter, Amaryllis, back in February. Because we were expecting a child, I kept the first few months of the year pretty clear as far as my photography business was concerned, but the second half of the year certainly made up for it. I met some great folks, saw some great folks again, and had a lot of fun trying to capture their personalities and special occasions. On to the photos!

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Thanks to everyone for making this a great 2011–here’s to an even better 2012!

Photo Friday: Amy, Lakeside

// December 2nd, 2011 // No Comments » // Family Lifestyle, Photos

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Our little Amy had her first experience playing in the sand at a lakefront beach in St. Cloud recently. We were afraid she’d try to eat the sand, but she just had a blast sweeping across it with her hands. She’s pretty darn cute, isn’t she?

Cheryl’s Little Elves: Winter Park Family Session

// November 28th, 2011 // No Comments » // Family Lifestyle, Photos

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

I did a newborn session for Cheryl when they welcomed little Stephen earlier this year–now he’s four months old and heading into his first holiday season, so I headed back for a holiday family shoot. It turned out a bit tough to get smiles out of the kids, but I think we got some good shots anyway!

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Thanks, Cheryl–I hope you all have a great Christmas season!

Thanksgiving at Ruth’s Place: St. Cloud Family Session

// November 28th, 2011 // No Comments » // Family Lifestyle, Photos

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

I did a session with Ruth, her husband Chris and their son Will last year, and they invited me back for a repeat. This time we made it Thanksgiving morning, so I could also get some shots with her sisters and their parents! That actually worked out quite well, since their place is on the way to my Dad’s, where we were headed for the holiday. It was a bit too warm for Thanksgiving in my book, but we had a great time anyway. Take a look!

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

It was a pleasure again, Ruth–I hope to see you again next year!

A Rainy Afternoon At Mickey’s Place: Magic Kingdom Family Session

// November 28th, 2011 // No Comments » // Family Lifestyle, Photos, Theme Parks

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

I met Mandi, her brother, their Mom, and respective spouses and kiddos at the Magic Kingdom for a quick shoot to document their Thanksgiving-week visit to Walt Disney World. Unfortunately we picked a rainy afternoon, so we had to make do with shooting under cover in and around the Main Street train station, but I think we made it work all right. I hope you agree, Mandi, and I hope you all had a wonderful time and a great Thanksgiving here in Orlando!

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

At least we got a rainbow to make up for the rain. :) Thanks again, Mandi!

Photo Friday: TGIF

// November 11th, 2011 // No Comments » // Family Lifestyle, Photos

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Looks like she’s glad it’s Friday, like me!

Lauren and the Guys – Orlando Family Session

// November 4th, 2011 // 1 Comment » // Family Lifestyle, Photos

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

I’ve been colleagues with Lauren for years now, and I was very pleased to be asked to do a family session with her and her men. We met up at Orlando’s Loch Haven Park and made use of the amazing old oak trees there, along with the grounds of the Mennello Museum of American Art. Beautiful weather, a great-looking family and a fun time, I can never ask for more than that!

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Thanks, Lauren! See you at the office! :)

Photo Friday: Being a Princess

// October 21st, 2011 // 1 Comment » // Family Lifestyle, Photos

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Being a princess isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.
-Princess Diana


October is also when kids everywhere–well, my girls for sure–often refuse to wear anything but their costumes. But who can complain when the world is full of lovely little princesses, and Batman riding his bike around the neighborhood?

(Rapunzel dress made by my lovely and talented wife–see more at her site, Heather Feather Fashions.)

Sally’s Gang, Year Three! – Winter Garden Family Session

// October 18th, 2011 // No Comments » // Family Lifestyle, Photos

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

I met Sally and her lovely family at Lakeview Park in Winter Garden for our third annual family session. It’s pretty neat for me to see her kids growing up, especially the little ones since they change quite a bit from one year to the next! We had fun with gymnastics in the grass, a wobbly fishing pier, a few of the local alligators and birds, and general goofiness (which comes standard with all of my photoshoots, I must say).

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

Thanks again, Sally–it was wonderful to see you all again, and I’ll be looking forward to next year!

Photo Friday: Choosing Hope

// September 30th, 2011 // No Comments » // Family Lifestyle, Photos

Orlando Family Photographer - Kelly Verdeck Photography

If you knew that hope and despair were paths to the same destination, which would you choose?
-Robert Brault, www.robertbrault.com


The other day I saw someone ask people to share an image that, to them, represented the concept of hope. This is the one that sprang to mind for me. What could be more hopeful than a happy baby, with a whole life full of possibilities ahead? I think, among many other things and perhaps above all else, a parent’s job is to give their children the tools they need to recognize and pursue their greatest hopes–and a place from which to launch their efforts to do so. In the end, I think Mr. Brault is correct–the choice is one we’re all given, every day in ways small and large. Here’s hoping we always make the right choice.