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Orlando Wedding Photographer Lori Barbely :: Wedding Photography in Central Florida and Destinations Worldwide bio picture

Welcome to my blog!

Thanks so much for stopping by! I'm Lori Barbely, an Orlando wedding photographer who also does a ton of travel photography! Destination wedding anyone? I absolutely love what I do and am blessed with amazing clients who become great friends.

This blog is a great place to keep up with the craziness that is my life. See sneak peeks from my weddings and portrait sessions as well as photo blogs from my travels. And in the mix you'll find a whole lot of silly! So sit back, grab a snack (preferably something chocolate!) and enjoy the ride. And while you're at it, leave me some comment love!

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Sticky :: Where the Road Takes Me in 2010

Along with my local weddings, I’ve got a some travel (and travel shooting) already in the works. If you’re interested in a portrait session or perhaps even a destination wedding while I’m in one of these locations, email me!
  • March 5-10, 2010 :: Las Vegas
  • April 7-19, 2010 :: Tokyo and Vietnam
  • Late August-early September 2010 :: Maui and Kauai

This post will remain stuck at the top of the blog and be updated to reflect additional travel as dates are booked, but be sure to scroll down for new content!

SPCA’s Paws in the Park at Lake Eola

Looking for a fun way to spend your Saturday? Head over to Lake Eola this Saturday, February 12, for the SPCA of Central Florida’s 16th Annual Paws in the Park Pet Walk. From 9am until noon pets, pets lovers, and all sorts of pet related vendors will take over Lake Eola in an effort to raise $140,000 for the SPCA. Photographing these events is so much fun for me – hope to see you there!

In Print :: Animals in the Garden

So here’s a fun edition of In Print for you! One of my stock photos was recently licensed to appear on the cover of a children’s book called Animals in the Garden. So cute!

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February 2, 2010 - 10:31 PM Jen - Cool.

February 1, 2010 - 10:10 PM Christine - YAY!

February 1, 2010 - 5:14 PM Jessica - How adorable!! I need to get a copy of this book for my mom's classroom! Will you autograph it? ;)

Justin + Devin’s New Year’s Eve Wedding

What a way to close out 2009! My second photographer, Jennifer Soltren, and I had an amazing time photographing Justin and Devin’s New Year’s Eve wedding! Both the ceremony and reception took place at the Lake Mary Events Center and Lee James Floral Designs and SoundWave Entertainment did an amazing job with the flowers and reception lighting respectively. As always, Arthur’s did an amazing job with the food including a “Chicago Dog” hotdog bar during the cocktail hour! How fun is that?!

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February 2, 2010 - 10:11 PM Amy - The picture of Eric in the Cards hat is priceless! I heard the story. Your pictures are great!

February 2, 2010 - 9:58 PM Justin Stone - We heart you! Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! Thank you for capturing our night!

January 29, 2010 - 4:45 PM Brandi - WOW..that looks like a fun fun fun wedding!! Love the ring shot and the father of the bride socks ROCK!!

In Print :: Jennine + Jesse Weddings Florida Spring/Summer 2010

I was super excited when Weddings Florida contacted me and asked if they could publish Jennine + Jesse’s wedding! The layout does a great job showcasing Casa Feliz, all the wonderful details that Jennine put into the wedding, and – of course – her pink wedding dress!

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January 27, 2010 - 5:05 PM Camels & Chocolate - Beautiful!!!

January 27, 2010 - 12:15 PM Sharon Moyer - Congratulations Lori! You have an amazing talent that captures the moment just right! Keep up the great work!

January 27, 2010 - 11:19 AM K. Crafton - Congrats!!! Such a gorgeous wedding and you did a fantastic job Lori!

Thailand

Thailand. Yes, I know. It’s about time I posted these. Back in December I spent a week on the Star Clipper cruising off the west coast of Thailand and Malaysia.

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Fixing the sails on deck. That’s quite the sewing machine, huh?thailand-travel-photography002

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Climbing the mast.thailand-travel-photography007Knot tying class.

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Captain, my captain.

thailand-travel-photography010Hoist the sails, wenches! I kid, I kid.

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thailand-travel-photography012These next two were taken in Phang Nga Bay.

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thailand-travel-photography014Sailing off into the sunset.

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January 29, 2010 - 4:55 PM Tiffany - You have such an incredible eye, these photos are amazing.

January 25, 2010 - 4:25 PM Christine - Completely worth the wait. Wow.

January 25, 2010 - 3:03 PM Camels & Chocolate - Amazing. As always.

Lori Barbely Photography :: 2010 Brides Choice Winner

WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, announced yesterday that Lori Barbely Photography has been selected to receive the 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards™!

The annual Bride’s Choice Awards™ recognizes and celebrates excellence in quality and service within the wedding industry, as determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 500,000 newlyweds.

Lori Barbely Photography is among the top five percent of all vendors in the WeddingWire community, which includes over 100,000 wedding professionals across the US and Canada. Awards were given to winners across 19 different service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers.

“We are excited to recognize and honor the success of the top wedding professionals within the WeddingWire Community” said Timothy Chi, WeddingWire’s Chief Executive Officer. “The annual Bride’s Choice Awards™ program has given us the unique opportunity to highlight the best wedding professionals in each region as reviewed by brides and grooms who have utilized their services in the past year.”

January 21, 2010 - 9:27 AM Jen - Congrats lori I am so proud of you. You have worked so hard and I am glad to see you get recognized.

January 20, 2010 - 4:29 PM Kate - That's awesome, Lori! Congratulations!

January 20, 2010 - 2:49 PM Camels & Chocolate - That's AMAZING! You deserve it!

January 20, 2010 - 9:20 AM Cindy Huljack - Congratulations, Lori!! That is fabulous news! I am very happy for you!

Thailand :: It’s coming, I promise!

I’ve gotten emails asking when I’m going to blog my Thailand trip and I promise you, it’s coming. Soon. In the meantime, here are a few water-y abstracts that I shot during the trip. I’ve been experimenting more with the water housing for my point and shoot and thought these were kind of fun. What do you think – love them? hate them?

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January 18, 2010 - 12:03 PM Camels & Chocolate - LOVE!

Out of Town

I will be out of town through January 20, 2010 due to a family emergency. Emails and calls will be returned when I’m back in the office. Thanks for your patience and understanding during this time!

Orlando Premiere Party for Project Runway

Jesse LeNoir and his fiance, Brittany, were surrounded by family and friends tonight at Hamburger Mary’s to celebrate the premiere of season 7 of Project Runway.

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Miss Sammy was a gracious hostess. She even changed into one of Jesse's dresses later in the evening!

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Jesse and his fiance, Brittany

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Miss Sammy - wearing a LeNoir original!

Miss Sammy in her LeNoir original!

Miss Sammy in her LeNoir original!

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And he's in!

And he's in!

Hamburger Mary’s will be hosting Project Runway night every Thursday night, so be sure to head over there and support Orlando’s favorite contestant!

Project Runway :: Season 7

Those of you who have followed the blog for a while know that I adore Project Runway. Season 6 was okayyyyy. I mean, the whole LA thing and all that and really, who didn’t know that Meana Irina was going to win? I digress. Even at that I was really looking forward to Season 7. I mean hey, we’re back in New York, right? Yay!

But then I heard news that made me super ridiculously over the top excited for Season 7. I was in Malaysia when I got a text from Brittany – her fiance, Jesse LeNoir, is one of the designers on Season 7! You remember their movie theater themed engagement session, right? The one where he, you know, made her dress!

Come out to Hamburger Mary’s tomorrow night for the season premiere party and show your support! You know I’ll be there!

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Jesse’s Project Runway Bio

Jesse’s line: House of Kilroy

January 13, 2010 - 3:07 PM Christine - That's so cool!

January 13, 2010 - 11:45 AM Curtis Copeland - We will see what this season unfolds.... Curtis