I recently had the pleasure of photographing the Knapp family at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort. It was an amazing experience, and I’m so glad that they decided to document their memories with a family photo session!
Jennifer and Kirby Knapp, alongside their daughters Katelynn and Anna, had a beautiful time capturing the reunion of their family as they celebrated a huge milestone. It was great that Katelynn's boyfriend, Gary, could also join us!
This family is celebrating big time because Jennifer just marked her 10-year remission milestone for Follicular Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. It’s been a long, hard battle for her, but hitting that 10 year mark was huge.
The family traveled from different corners—Jennifer, Kirby, and Anna journeyed from Illinois, while Katelynn and her partner, Greg, joined from Orlando, where Katelynn works her magic at Disney's Animal Kingdom as a safari driver (a personal favorite ride of mine!).
Since Katelynn works at Disney, I can’t think of a better place to have their session than at the Disney Beach Resort in Vero! The Knapp family couldn’t stop smiling during the entire time.
Coordinating outfits added an extra touch of elegance to the already picturesque setting. However, navigating a bustling Disney resort presented its challenges. Patience became our ally as we waited for passersby to clear the frame, ensuring each shot captured the essence of the Knapp family's bond without distractions.
In some instances, a little post-processing magic was needed to perfect the photos—retouching to remove extra individuals from the background, allowing the focus to remain solely on the Knapp family and their celebration. Nobody will ever know. Shh!!
Oh yeah, and the water was also freezing! Maybe this picture will give you a hint about how cold it was exactly. The Knapp family still weren’t too phased! They were all for getting their feet wet, which made for some awesome memories.
At the Disney Resort in Vero, one of my favorite photo spots is this mangrove arch. The leaves above make for a beautiful decorative detail, while also providing us with shade if the sun is too harsh. We didn’t have that problem this time, and the gallery turned out beautifully.
Congratulations again, Jennifer! Thanks so much for celebrating your special milestone with a photoshoot at the Disney Resort! It was an absolute honor to capture this special day for you and your family, and I hope to see you again soon!