We want to wish you all a safe holiday season

Thank you to all of our clients in Orlando and Central Florida for your continued support.

Planning a wedding in December - Orlando photography

The year end is fast approaching and this holiday season like every other is no exception. Planning a wedding during this time is harder to say the least with all of the holiday related activities like cooking, baking and shopping. We wish you all a safe and happy Holiday and feel free to contact us at any time to make your life easier in choosing the right vendors for your special event.
Abba Photography

Here is where you save in Orlando on wedding photography.

Here is "What" you will save at Abba Photography while getting the best service and quality. Book early as 2011 is now filling up.

November continues to be a great month as was October and the interest in our new pricing policy is certainly benefiting our clients. As times change so must business models. We realize that the clients of 10 short years ago are totally different from the clients of today. With the technology available and internet search methods alone, we must adapt or go away. The latter is not an option. We promise to always provide our clients with innovation and creativity along with our reputation for superb client relations. Thank you for trusting in Abba Photography.

Record month for Orlando portrait wedding photographer

We thank each and every one of you who contracted our services making October of 2010 the busiest month on record for us in 20 years. We photographed 14 weddings and 28 portrait sessions. We look forward to serving you again.

New portrait session special - Orlando wedding photography

We recently ran a national ad and we are offering a similar special. Take advantage of this holiday season with an indoor or outdoor portrait session. Includes the master disk.

Congratulations to Christine and Kevin - Orlando wedding photography

This weekend we also got to work at beautiful Leu Gardens again. The rose garden looked spectacular and the bride and groom were a delight. We heard the music provided by White Rose Entertainment.

Congratulations to Gwen and Robert - Orlando wedding photography

We photographed Gwen and Robert at the Courtyard of Lake Lucerne this weekend. What a great day.

6 hour Orlando wedding photography Special $1200.00

Check out our Special price of $1200.00 for 6 hours of coverage, 2 photographers, the master disk with full printing rights, online viewing, a $200.00 print or album credit and an engagement portrait session. This package is moving fast. Other specials available.

Great New Prices on Orlando wedding photographers

We are so excited about the new pricing structure we have adopted for 2011. You get the same great service from the personal team of Gary and Marti that we have always provided. The only difference is that now you can select the package and prices that are right for you and all from an easy to understand online viewing. We look forward to meeting with you and we hope you enjoy this new presentation. We have many more packages too numerous to list but this should give you a good idea of the variety and value available to you. If there is something you don't see PLEASE ask.
Thanks.
Gary and Marti

Welcome new subscribers - Orlando Wedding Photography

We are excited about the responses we are receiving about our new straight forward, no gimmicks wedding photography pricing in Orlando, Florida. For so long now, we have received countless emails asking "What are your packages and prices"? Every client has specific needs and wants however, we have created a drop down menu of our most popular packages and prices with the option of applying great discounts centered around your lifestyle and schedule. Of course, we can modify as we always have, a package that is customized special to your likes and dislikes. This new policy has certainly increased the number of happy customers that are now members of the "Abba family". Call early to schedule your appointment. We look forward to meeting with you.
Thank you.

Orlando Wedding Photography by Abba

Is proud to present our new pricing structure. See our date availability page and reap the benefits in your pocket. It's really catching on FAST. Book early. In fact, the earlier... the more you save.

Lake Mary Events Center and Leu Gardens

I got to work at both Lake Mary Events Center and Leu Gardens today. Congrats to Sarah and Daniel and Choungning and Shawn.

iPad album design now offered as as an option. Orlando wedding photography.

We are now offering an album design layout on iPad. Call for details.

Save 20% off wedding photography in Orlando, Florida

We have started a new pricing program that lets you choose the price you want to pay for professional wedding photography. From the amount of time you want covered on your day, to whether you want an album or prints, to how soon you want to reserve our services. These few factors alone puts you in control of how much you can save. This gives you more to spend in other areas of your wedding planning and after all, who doesn't like to save money. To find out more call 407-672-1121 today and ask for Gary.

Groupon campaign was a smashing success!

We would like to take this opportunity to thank Groupon for featuring Abba Photography yesterday. I received my first phone call at 7:45 AM and was on the phone all day. Score results: 40 new phone calls, countless emails, discussion board questions and in the end... 162 new clients that we have the opportunity to show what we can do for them. We thank each and every one of you who purchased a Groupon and look forward to meeting you all and providing you with professional family portraiture and outstanding service and quality products.
Gary and Marti
407-672-1121

New reception site

We are pleased to announce after so many requests that we are allowing clients that fit the bill to have their intimate wedding reception at The Secret Garden in Orlando, Florida. Call for details and restrictions.
Thank you.

www.garyandmarti.com/secretgarden.html URL correction

The Perfect Wedding Guide ad for The Secret Garden website is www.garyandmarti.com/secretgarden.html. The correct page location will load if you click on the link. You will be automatically directed to the correct site. Coming soon special reception packages.

Busy weekend for us.

Abba Photography had an awesome wedding weekend with one on Friday at Timacuan CC, one on Saturday at Church Street, one yesterday at Deer Run and one more here today at The Secret Garden. Time for some R&R. Hope everyone is doing well.

Lake Mary Events Center wedding

We have had the pleasure of working at the Lake Mary Events Center for many brides and grooms weddings and it is always a beautiful event. See Jennifer there to get the best attention for your special day and if you need excellent photography and service, please call us at 407-672-1121.
Thank you.
Gary and Marti-Abba Photography

Slideshow of The New Secret Garden Wedding venue.

Hope you enjoy the new look and special price of only $595.00.

New Price on "The Secret Garden" wedding in Orlando, FL

For a limited time we have reduced the price of our all inclusive wedding package to $595.00. Includes a private garden and lakeside ceremony site with use of brides dressing room, non-denominational wedding minister, use of sound system, chairs, use of silk flowers for bride and groom, photography coverage and the master disk with copyrights. Package includes up to 2 hours of time on site. Call 407-617-5622 for reservations or email us at gary@abbaphotography.com.

Groupon Deal of the day coming soon.

Abba Photography in Orlando, Florida is expecting to be a featured business Daily Deal on Groupon soon. Watch your email in box for the run date.
Thank you.

www.abbaphotography.com

Our website has just received a tune up. We hope the changes make for a more pleasurable browsing experience with ease of reading and navigation. We invite you to contact us for your photography needs Orlando, Florida.

Andre and Zoe's Wedding

We had the pleasure of photographing this wonderful couple and their families from the UK at the Gaylord Palms in Orlando, FL. We hope you enjoy their special day as much as we did. The videographer was Edmond Rhodes, DJ was Soundwave Entertainment, Officiant was Glynn Ferguson, Coordinator was Brandee Gaar. Working with "true professionals" is always a joy.
Gary and Marti of Abba Photography

Our studio style

At Abba Photography we provide unobtrusive, friendly and professional coverage for weddings across Florida. Our approach is underpinned by a passion for storytelling through our cutting edge album designs giving you an heirloom to treasure for years. We specialize in a blend of artistic with photojournalism and classical with traditional coverage to give you a spectacular collection of images to remember your special day.

Orlando Photographer - Reviews of Abba Photography

Please feel free to give your opinion of our product and/or service. Please give any specifics such as whether it was a wedding service, a portrait session or the Secret Garden experience. This would be helpful to anyone considering choosing us. Thank you very much.
Gary and Marti - Abba Photography
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!
Gary and Marti are such wonderful, caring, and enthusiastic professionals! We so enjoyed having our private ceremony in their Secret Garden! It was perfect! The setting was just beautiful with the fragrant flowering plants, lush foliage, quaint bridge and bubbling brook! Our photos turned out so incredible! All our friends are amazed at how quickly they had them available online and now we get to choose our favorites for our special book! We couldn't have asked for a more perfect couple to make our day so special or a more wonderful private place for our ceremony. Thanks a Million Gary and Marti!
Todd & Patty

Professional vs friends

As many of you may know from reading previous blogs and from within this site as well, I get to work with my wife Marti at Abba Photography quite often which is always a pleasure to work with the one that I love. I also get to work with many others and I am very happy to report that most photographers are professional and courteous to work with. Occasionally, you see Uncle Charlie and Joe Coworker offering their talent and love as a gift who are not as mindful of the enjoyment level of those who came to see the bride and groom exchange their vows publicly. They mean well but it is important for your own satisfaction and memories to choose or accept someone based on their professional behavior.

Perfect for a wedding in Florida

Well it's that time again. The summer heat is on the way out and the next few months are the ideal time for a smaller intimate destination wedding at The Secret Garden by Abba Photography in the Orlando, Florida area. Just 30 minutes from the attraction area and 3 miles from the interstate. Always a colorful plant life backdrop at this serene lakeside location. Visit the garden on the main site.

Great wedding photography doesn't just happen!

We have been asked why we believe that we are so successful over the years and why we stay busy even in a not so great economy. Here are some points to consider in choosing Abba.

1. We always listen to what our clients want.
2. We treat each client as an individual and with respect.
3. We work with most any budget without sacrificing quality.
4. We guarantee our work and delivery times.
5. We are always on time and prompt in returning calls or emails.
6. Your satisfaction is our greatest reward.
7. Your memories of this special event will be preserved in a professional and caring manner from start to finish.

Wedding Photography Discounts in Orlando

Are you having a wedding in the Orlando Florida area now through Sept 30th, 2010 and would you like a GREAT discount on your wedding photography services? Certain dates are still available and rather than have unbooked close dates we are offering 50% OFF our regular prices. That is correct but you must refer to this code when inquiring. BlogSpecial0810
Call 407-672-1121 or check our date availability on our website contact form.

Stephanie's Testimonial

Stephanie and Brandon just received their completed wedding album from Abba Photograophy and here are her own words. Thank you to the both of you for having us provide these wonderful memories.

Free Wedding Photography service offer?

Are you finding it difficult sifting through the endless search results on the web in locating the right wedding photographer for you? We may be able to make that decision easier. In addition to a 5 Star reputation for over 20 years, we offer complimentary portrait sessions with every wedding package. As a risk-free offer, you can try us out without spending a dime or signing a contract. Simply contact us to schedule your indoor or outdoor engagement session at our studio and we will post your pictures online for your review. If you want to, you may purchase prints or high res files however you are not obligated in any way at all. In other words the engagement portrait session service is absolutely FREE. Only purchase something if you want to. We're confident that after you experience the warm personalized service and excellent quality photographic images that we at Abba Photography produce, you will know that you have found that "right photographer". If you don't agree you lose nothing.

Anniversary Vow Renewals

Congratulations to Rafael and Brunilda who chose "The Secret Garden" for their marriage vows renewal ceremony. All 36 guests enjoyed a beautiful day with friends and family with photos in various locations on the grounds. We hope you enjoy the slide show from the bride and grooms arrival through the ceremony all the way to the signing of the decorative cerificate.

Remodeled Secret Garden

This past weekend we partially removed the old gazebo and created an ornate steeple looking altar area which opened up the area for the bride and groom to stand on without the intrusive poles in the foreground.

The New Secret Garden

We just re-sodded the garden area as well as some new design features such as a 48 foot long retaining wall leading to the bridge for a clean lake edge as well as a level area for larger group photos.

Photo Shoot with Steve Falter

I had the pleasure of photographing Lake Mary musician/songwriter Steve Falter today. It was a fun day for both of us. Steve will be posting pictures on his blog for fans to pick their favorites. You can visit Steve's website at http://www.reverbnation.com/stevefalter

Orlando Venue - Lake Mary Events Center

Yesterday we got to work at the Lake Mary Events Center once again. The ceremony was held at St Mary Magdalen Catholic Church and the weather was absolutely beautiful. Got some really nice sunset pics.

Quantity verses Quality?

I have been asked by several brides recently how many pictures we average per wedding? My answer is always "unlimited picture taking with all of our coverage". We find that all of our clients say that they can't find a bad picture in the bunch even at just over one hundred pictures per hour. When I hear others claim that they take 1200 to 1500 images in 5 hours with one or two shooters and I do the math, I am amazed to discover that equates to one picture every 15 seconds the entire time. That includes the dinner hour when people generally do not want to be photographed while eating. I find that to be unrealistic and certainly even more overwhelming for a client to try to select the final images for their album unless they have an unlimited budget. I have seen some of the work those photographers capture and I find there is 10 to 15 pictures of the same exact pose. Think about it. Is it really necessary?

Valentines Day Wedding at The Secret Garden

We celebrated a beautiful and intimate wedding at the Secret Garden yesterday. The weather was beautiful and they followed the ceremony with a dinner out and a theater production. Congratulations to our mystery couple.

The Secret Garden

I am happy to report that The Secret Garden survived the 2 week freeze with minimal damage to the plants. We wrapped them early enough and after trimming out the brown stuff we are ready for the next beautiful outdoor wedding. See you soon with some new plantings too.

New Package Pricing for 2010

With our new pricing structure and special promotions we have designed the perfect wedding day coverage. Thank you for your valuable input.

The Beatles?

Well, no it is not The Beatles nor is it Abby Road but it was an exciting day for Katie-Rose and Lee on their wedding day in Winter Park, Florida. What a way to end the last day of 2009. Our congratulations to you both and thanks for letting us have as much fun as you had and being a part of one of the most memorable days of your lives.
Gary and Marti of Abba Photography