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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
  • the last two weeks of June-ish 2010 :: New York City
  • Late August 2010 :: Maui and Kauai
  • mid to late October :: New York

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!

Kirsten and Ken :: Engagement Photos in Gainesville

I have a confession to make: I’m not a Gator fan. Heck, I’m not much of a fan of football in general. But that didn’t stop me from being super excited when I heard that Kirsten and Ken wanted to shoot their engagement session in The Swamp.

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Mmmmm....flare

Mmmmm....flare

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Couldn't resist.

Couldn't resist.

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His and hers bling :)

His and hers bling

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Favorite!

Favorite!

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July 30, 2010 - 11:27 AM Camels & Chocolate - SO fun! As a fellow SEC girl (go Vols!), I kind of love this whole concept!

In Print :: Islands Magazine July/August 2010 :: Tokyo

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Samwise :: Dog portraits in Orlando

I big puffy heart this little dog (though I’m not sure how he feels about me since he peed on me after we were finished shooting – haha!). Samwise is a “chorkie” which kinda sounds like something you’d cough up, but in reality it means he’s a chihuahua/yorkie mix. He was a whopping 1.6 lbs when I shot these. He’s since doubled in weight but don’t let him fool you, he’s a big dog at heart.

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Sam's sisters Viv (in the front) and Lulu (in the back) are not his biggest fans.

Sam's sisters Viv (in the front) and Lulu (in the back) are not his biggest fans.

June 30, 2010 - 11:17 AM Jessica - Awwwww... Samwise hearts his Auntie Lori! He's just bad at expressing himself. ;) These turned out great!!

Nicki and B :: Family portraits at Casa Feliz

I’m so happy to finally be able to post Nicki and B’s portraits. We shot these at the end of May as a Father’s Day surprise and I’ve had to keep them under wraps until now! I can’t wait to photograph the whole family when Nicki has her little one!

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June 24, 2010 - 7:37 PM Christine - Oh Lori, awesome photos!!

Out of Town :: June 23 – July 7

I will be out of the office June 23 through July 7, 2010. Email and voicemail response time may be limited while I’m on the road, so thanks in advance for your patience during this time.

Fill in the blank Friday

I took this from another blog because it’s Friday and I’m too brain fried to post anything of substance.

I am…obsessed with etsy.

I think…too much.

I should…exercise more.

I dream…BIG!

I want…a black and white dark room and the time to actually use it.

I know…what I know if you know what I mean.

I don’t like…coconut.

I smell…like vanilla.

I hear…crazy cats chirping while they play with their toy mice.

I usually…can’t sleep the night before a trip.

I search…for the most bizarre random crap on Google.

I miss…the Gilmore Girls. Damn you Amy Sherman-Palladino!

I always…overpack.

I wonder…what the next couple of years will bring.

I crave…chocolate and peanut butter. Is there a better combo?

I remember…when there were music videos on MTV.

I need…a hammock, a palm tree, and a drink with an umbrella in it.

I forget…uh…something. What was it?

I feel…pretty, oh so pretty…

I can…procrastinate with the best of them. And still get everything done!

I can’t…stand copycats.

I am happy…when spending time with my family and friends.

I lose…very little. I’m a little OCD.

I sing…off key. Which is why you’ll never find me doing karaoke.

I listen…to my iPod all the time.

I shop…like an Olympian.

I eat…just about anything.

I love…my life!

June 14, 2010 - 11:13 AM Wedding photography, Essex - I see so much of me in what you've said! This is the type of thing I think everyone borrows! Thanks

June 12, 2010 - 1:25 PM Erin - I just spent (wasted?) an hour and a half perusing Etsy ... clicked on this ... laughed out loud :)

June 11, 2010 - 4:05 PM Christine - Love this. So much that I'm "borrowing" it. :-)

Katie + Nick :: Wedding at the Ringling Museum of Art, Sarasota

Katie and Nick had a fabulous Memorial Day weekend wedding at the Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota. It was my first time shooting at this amazing venue and I was just blown away by how beautiful it is!

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Vendors
Ceremony Venue: Our Lady Queen of Martyrs
Reception Venue: Ringling Museum of Art
Event Coordinator: Anna from DayPlanners
Flowers: Flowers by Fudgie
Catering: Fete Catering
Cake: Thompson’s Cakes
Videography: Chuck Willard
DJ: Jonathan Cortez
Wedding Gown: David’s Bridal
Bridesmaids Dresses: Wtoo

Thanks to my fabulous second photographer, Suzie Seagraves, for a fun day and great shots!

J + M :: Wedding at the Celebration Hotel

J and M had a beautiful March wedding at the Celebration Hotel. Here are a few of my favorite images from their big day.

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This was one of the funniest moments of the day. The rabbi didn't have one of the readings he needed at the reception so he pulls out his iPhone, says "there's an app for that", and proceeds with the reading.

This was one of the funniest moments of the day. The rabbi didn't have one of the readings he needed at the reception so he pulls out his iPhone, says "there's an app for that", and proceeds with the reading.

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Vendors
Coordinator: Just Marry
Cake: Party Flavors
Floral: Flourish Event & Floral Design
DJ: Chuck of Classic DJs

Ariel and Eric :: Wedding at Casa Feliz

Ariel and Eric had a fabulous Little Mermaid inspired wedding at Casa Feliz. Their attention to detail made the day magical!

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Cake: Party Flavors

DJ/Music: Jeff Scott

Flowers: Flora Design

June 16, 2010 - 2:10 PM Rich Bianco - Hello, This is the second time I've been to your site to look at photos, I really enjoy them. For me, the best photographers take pictures that take a long time to look at, and I spent several minutes on this page alone. I love the rabbi and iPhone, that is classic. Also, the one at the beginning of the site, the couple sitting at the theater with 3D goggles on. I added your site to my Orlando directory too, hope that you get some referrals from it. Regards, Rich

June 8, 2010 - 2:05 PM Richard Gregory - The pictures are awesome!!!! We would so love to have a picture of the cake for our store front! Please contact us! We are so impressed with the moments you captured!

In Print :: Celebrity Bride Guide :: Brittany and Jesse’s Wedding

Check out Brittany and Jesse’s wedding featured on the Celebrity Bride Guide and leave them some comment love!

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