Behind the Lens

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Hi! I’m Lynda, and my love of photography goes all the way back to elementary school when I would take photos of everyone and everything with my pink Le Clic camera! I studied Cinema and Photography at Southern Illinois University with a concentration in film rather than still photography, thinking I’d be a movie director one day.

In 2003 my dad passed away, leaving me a box of old cameras, some old photographs of his mom and other relatives I never had the opportunity to meet, and a whole new level of appreciation for documenting life through photographs. In 2005 I got my first DSLR camera, I began shooting weddings and portraits, and I fell in love with photography all over again. I feel honored every time a client chooses me to capture a special moment in their life.

While I do some posed photos, I really love capturing natural expressions and candid moments. I love working with my clients to create a fun photo session experience and photos that will be treasured for generations.

My custom portrait photography services include high school seniors, maternity, newborns, babies, kids, families, and weddings. My home base is Winter Garden, Florida, but I do location work as well.

A little bit about me…

I’m mom to an amazing little boy named Avery, and I’m crazy about my husband Josh. I’m a Disney nerd, a movie buff, avid reader, and I seriously LOVE music! (Yes, I sing loudly in the car when I’m by myself, and I love concerts and musicals.) I love polka dots, the beach, and just about anything with “coconut”, “cake batter”, or “salted caramel” in the name! I’m a little bit silly. My husband and I love to travel. Oh, and we have a furry kid as well – our beagle, Jasper.

My family moved from Illinois to Florida in November 2010 pursuing a career opportunity for my husband and escaping the winter weather back in Illinois. The move also put us a LOT closer to Walt Disney World, which we absolutely love visiting!

I invite you to take a look around the site, and don’t forget to check out the blog for more of my photography and other fun stuff. If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please contact me using the contact form in the menu near the top of the page. Thanks for stopping by!

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