Diana and Michael are such a sweet, genuine couple and their love for each other is incredibly evident in the way they interact. I had a blast photographing their wedding – from the emotional ceremony to the perfect weather to the Guatemalan sweets that were flown in especially for the event, it was an all aound perfect day.

VENDORS Church :: St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, Winter, Park | Reception Venue :: Casa Feliz | Cake :: Bake Me a Cake | Flowers :: Flourish Event and Floral Design | Second shooter :: Soltren Photography

I was thrilled to have the opportunity to go back to Kauai. Last time I was there, I spent three all too short days on the island. My only glimpse of Waimea Canyon was a flyover in a helicopter. The story I was shooting – and a week on the island – gave me plenty of time to see the Canyon from ground level and let me tell you, it was worth the wait.

Shooting the same family each year is such a fun experience. It’s so much fun to watch Monica’s girls grow – they’re still wonderful little divas that would give the America’s Next Top Model girls a run for their money! We had a blast traipsing through the park for their shoot and walking off some Thanksgiving calories.

Every wedding is unique and challenging. I knew that Hindu weddings had their own set of traditions and challenges, but I was incredibly excited to photograph my first one with my dear friend Jenn, owner of Soltren Photography. Three days of shooting. Hundreds of guests. Numerous sari changes. Lots of unknown-to-me-but-delicious Indian food. Long story short, it was amazing. I’ll let the photos speak for themselves.

More travel-y goodness! This time it’s the gorgeous (and enormous!) Atlantis resort in the Bahamas.

I’m thrilled to have Angie + Mike’s fabulous Florida wedding featured in the December issue of Destination Weddings & Honeymoons Magazine!

Lori Barbely Photography will be closed from December 21 through January 3, 2012. All emails and calls will be returned in the new year!

Lori Barbely Photography will be closed from November 19 through November 27, 2011. All emails and calls will be returned when I’m back in the office!

Erin + Brandon’s wedding was so packed full of amazing DIY details and I’m thrilled to see it featured today on Orlando Wedding Guide.

Coral and Darren could not have asked for a more perfect wedding day. From the love in their hearts, to the beautiful venue, to the perfect weather, to a perfect sunset to end the ceremony, their wedding day could not possibly have been any more beautiful. See for yourself!

Coral waited anxiously for their first look.

But Darren might have been a little more anxious!

During the final prayer of the ceremony, the sun dipped just below the treeline, creating a warm, beautiful glow.

After the ceremony, I grabbed Coral and Darren and we booked it over to the vineyard to take advantage of the amazing sunset.