What Makes Golden Pines Different from Quick Holiday Minis
This season’s chilly weather has made outdoor sessions tricky, but our cozy Golden Pines studio in Winter Garden gives families the perfect place for warm, heartfelt holiday portraits.
What to Wear for Your Golden Pines Holiday Session
Choosing what to wear for your holiday session should feel simple and stress-free. Here are our favorite outfit ideas that complement the soft greens, beige tones, and golden light of this year’s Golden Pines set.
Golden Pines Holiday Sessions: A Timeless Winter Story in Soft Golden Light
Step into a cozy world of pine, wood, and golden light. The Golden Pines Holiday Session is our newest studio experience, designed to bring a feeling of warmth, nostalgia, and joy to your family’s portraits this season.
What to Expect When Your Child Takes Time to Warm Up
If your child needs time to warm up, you’re not alone. Our calm, playful sessions are designed to let every personality shine, in their own time, and in their own way.
Holiday Cheer: Enjoy 10% Off Holiday Gift Cards
Holiday cheer is here at Luminari. Enjoy 10% off Holiday Gift Cards now through December 24, 2025. These can be used toward any studio session in our Winter Garden studio. Plus, our Limited Edition Holiday Minis will open for booking on November 15 for families needing festive photos this season.
12 Days of Lumi Coloring Page (Free Printable for Kids)
Count down the season with our 12 Days of Lumi coloring page. A joyful printable for kids featuring Lumi Heart in twelve adorable holiday moments.
Milestones Worth Remembering: The Childhood Moments Families Love to Photograph
Childhood moves quickly and each stage holds its own magic. Here are the childhood milestones families love to capture through photography, from newborn days to toothless grins and growing up traditions. A heartfelt guide for parents who want to preserve every season with meaning and joy.
Why We Choose the Studio and Why You’ll Love It Too
There are so many talented photographers creating beautiful outdoor portraits in Orlando. For us, though, the studio is where our heart truly belongs. Here’s why we focus entirely on studio photography and how it allows us to capture emotion in the most natural, timeless way.
Photographing Our Own “Runner” Toddler!
If you’ve ever tried to photograph a toddler who refuses to sit still, you’re not alone. When our daughter became the runner of the studio, we learned lessons that now shape every personality portrait session at Luminari.
Help Lumi Heart Escape the Studio! (Intermediate Maze for Kids Ages 4–8)
Lumi Heart needs your help to escape the studio. Try this challenging printable maze for kids ages 4 to 8.
LEA’s Halloween Personality Portraits
A little bold, a little witchy and totally her.
Lea’s one-year personality portraits capture the fun, fearless spirit that makes her our little runner. Not every girl dreams in pink and that’s exactly the magic we wanted to remember.
How to Prepare Kids for Their Studio Session (Without Stress!)
Getting kids ready for a photo session doesn’t have to be chaos. With a little planning (and a lot of grace), it can actually be fun! Here’s how we help parents prepare little ones for studio portraits so the session feels calm, natural, and full of genuine smiles.
Introducing the Heritage Light Gift Cards – A Cultural Portrait Experience for Families in Orlando
Celebrate your family’s heritage through light, art, and connection. The new Heritage Light Gift Cards invite families to embrace their cultural roots and create timeless portraits that honor tradition in a fun and meaningful way.
Help Lumi Heart on an Adventure! (Easy Maze Ages 3–6)
A fun printable maze challenge for kids. Help Lumi Heart on an adventure through this easy heart maze for ages 3 to 6.
Sweet Celebrations: M.’s Cake Smash
A soft naked-cake, tiny giggles, and a little one turning one. M.’s Sweet Celebrations session was pure joy — simple, heartfelt, and full of frosting-covered smiles.
Help Lumi Heart Find the Way Out! (Easy Maze for Kids Ages 3–6)
A sweet and simple printable maze for little ones. Help Lumi Heart find the way out of this easy maze for kids.
What to Expect at Your First Studio Portrait Session
If it’s your first time doing a studio portrait session, this post is for you. We know it can feel a little nerve-wracking at first: outfits, naps, snacks, and all! Here’s exactly what to expect when you walk into our Luminari Photography studio, so you can relax and actually enjoy the experience.
The Story Behind Luminari
Luminari Photography was created from a simple idea that “light” and “love” are at the heart of every family story. Our name reflects what we capture: connection, warmth, and the kind of emotion that never fades.