Wild Orchid Photography

08/24/2026

It was such a blessing to celebrate Elenor "Mam" Willet's 93rd birthday this weekend with my phamily. It's been too long and it's so good to see Mam in such good health.

08/17/2026

08/17/2026

Had to show of my daughter, Isabelle's photography skill. She's pretty darn good! Our cooperative model, Cocoa, didn't do too bad either 🤣🤣🤣

08/16/2026

Had a great time at Rowan and Lorelie's Birthday Party at Bubble Pops. Loads of fun for the littles. Thanks for allowing me to be a part of your special day!

08/15/2026

Had a blast capturing Jadon's Birthday party again this year. I can't believe he's 3!! Thanks Jarvis and Chevelle for allowing me to be part of this special day. It was such a lovely event❤️

08/14/2026

A little nature photography in my neighbor's summer garden!

08/03/2026

08/03/2026

v📸💦 What an incredible day in Saint Cloud! 💦📸

A huge THANK YOU to Team Rabathaly for inviting Wild Orchid Photography to capture all the smiles, laughter, and unforgettable moments at today's Back to School Water Party! 🌞🎒💙

We truly couldn't have asked for a better day. The weather was absolutely perfect, the turnout was amazing, and watching so many children run, laugh, and make memories with their families was an absolute joy. 🌈💧

Community events like this remind us why we love what we do. It's an honor to preserve these moments for families and to partner with organizations that invest so much into bringing neighbors together.

Thank you again, Team Rabathaly, for trusting us to tell the story of such a special event. We can't wait to share the gallery with everyone soon! 📷✨

If you attended today, keep an eye on our page—your favorite photos will be coming soon! ❤️

05/14/2026

My fears have been confirmed: our swans aren't headed to a sprawling sanctuary of grass and algae, but to an exotic breeding farm. It feels like the City would rather have them 'out of sight, out of mind' than follow the FWC's guidelines to keep them in the heart of Orlando. I’ve spent over 13 years volunteering with the swans at Lake Eola Park, and my heart is heavy knowing the magic is fading.

Lake Eola won’t be the same. The swans gave this place a Disney-like wonder, and without them, it feels like it’s returning to the giant sinkhole it once was in 1873. It’s frustrating to hear people claim a breeding farm is 'better' for the swans than being part of our community. Aside from the Avian Flu outbreak, these birds were Loved by many and we had some that were over 15yrs old and had no real issues being in the heart of downtown.

While the city of Orlando could have done better by the cygnets (baby swans), keeping the wandering swans out of the road, and taking better care of those with eye and foot issues, they belonged here, with us. They are like pets, and you won’t ever be Blessed by getting rid of your pets. I’ll deeply miss the swans and the people I’ve met over the last decade. It’s been an incredible journey, and I don’t regret a single moment."

I was always reminded of this passage when I fed the swans, “Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren’t you far more valuable to him than they are? Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?" Many don’t know the swans blessed me every visit. Feeding them always helped me remember not to worry, cause if I help these birds God will surely help me. The swans were a true spiritual blessing for me, and I am going to miss that. So be sure to go out to Lake Eola and see the swans while you can.

The swans are the true gem of Lake Eola. They literally give the park life. Not sure what is Lake Eola without the Swans...

05/10/2026

Community Easter Egg Hunt