Cheri Root Blog

The Gulley Family | Orlando Destination Photographer

Cheri — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:33:08 +0000

My last photo shoot in Texas took place in south Texas with this beautiful family the day before I left. I actually met Laila (and cutie-pie Sophia) at Laila’s sister Sonia’s wedding in Florida. We met at a park/playground across from their home and I feel super fortunate to have gotten to hang out a little more with Sophia! She was a ton of fun in her little tutu and bow (which is my understanding that Aunt Sonia sent that!) I am currently putting together an amazing 20×20 storyboard for this family and once they pick the final images I will be thrilled to share that as well. For now here is the Gulley Family…

The Royer Family | Orlando Destination Photographer

Cheri — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:32:53 +0000

And…another Texas destination photo shoot…this one featuring The Royer Family! I have known Elizabeth for a super duper long time and I feel so blessed to be able to call her a close friend (even though we live over 1000 miles apart!) When Elizabeth and Todd had Tristan they flew me out to Texas for his newborn photos so I got to meet this little guy when he was a mere 16 days old and didn’t have all that beautiful blonde hair yet! He turned “2″ a few weeks after these were taken…so what do you do with a 2 year old in a photo shoot-well, you play with bubbles and in the leaves, of course!

All that bubble blowing and leaf throwing wears a little guy out…

Jorrey Baby Bump | McKinney, Texas

Cheri — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:41:54 +0000

I could not be more happy for Angela and Brian. They have definitely had a whirlwind year. It started the end of 2010 when they got engaged and I headed to Texas for their engagement photo shoot. They got married in the spring of 2011, when I again made my way to the Lonestar State to photograph their wedding and just last night they welcomed precious Ethan into their lives and they became a family of three! So, while I was in Texas for Christmas I got to capture Angela’s last month of having Ethan in her belly and the joy of Brian sharing that with her…

The Kilsby Family | Orlando Destination Photographer

Cheri — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:01:23 +0000

…and the destination for this photo shoot-Texas! Back in December I headed to Texas and as soon as I landed at the Dallas airport I headed for the Dallas Arboretum to meet up with the Kilsby family. I have known Casey and Robert for several years-they were both student government officers at Brazosport College when I was the Student Activities Director there. They are now married and have cutie-pie adorable Audrey to call their own! It was a gorgeous day…blue skies, sun shinning and the perfect weather for some amazing fur boots! I’ll let you see for yourself…

The Aadnegard Family | Orlando Family Photographer

Cheri — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:02:32 +0000

This was an international destination photo session in reverse…the Aadnegard family traveled to Florida from Iceland and Denmark for one amazing family vacation and since they were all together it was the perfect photo opportunity. We decided to meet at Lake Louisa State Park and it turned out to be a great location. It was a tad bit chilly but the kids loved the sand and the view of the lake. So, who made the trip…well it was Mom and Dad, their four kids and spouses and their ten kids-19 all together! They have all made their way back to Iceland and Denmark so here are their memories of Florida…

The Jalbert Family | Orlando Family Photographer

Cheri — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:16:04 +0000

I have probably said it on numerous occasions but I can’t help myself…I adore this family! Olivia is as precious as they come and after this photo shoot I was really wishing I could pull off red and white stripped leggings and silver glitter shoes! Park Avenue in Winter Park was the perfect location for us to hang out and capture some wonderful holiday memories for the Jalbert Family! I hope you enjoy this family as much as I do…

The Mahoney Family | Orlando Family Photographer

Cheri — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:58:44 +0000

For the Mahoney Family holiday shoot we headed out to a local park that fortunately had a lot of nice, wide open spaces for Peyton to run around. Peyton had a blast being out at the park and certainly did not want to be restricted to one area-she is a ball of energy and we moved around a lot! We stayed until the park personnel told us they were officially closing so we shut the place down-party animals! Peyton is beyond adorable and I feel very fortunate to have met this sweet family. So here is our day at the park…

Miller Baby Bump | Orlando Maternity Photographer

Cheri — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:00:53 +0000

Jennifer and Travis are expecting a bouncing baby boy and Quinn should make his debut any day now. Ella is going to make an absolutely great big sister and she was a trooper for our photo shoot even assisting me at the end (she helped me take the shot of her mom and dad kissing and even instructed them as to what to do!) This is one of the sweetest families and Jennifer has the most adorable baby bump ever! And soon a family of three becomes a family of four…

Harper Turns One | Orlando Family Photographer

Cheri — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:51:16 +0000

I have been documenting Harper’s life since she was in her mommy’s tummy so to be there to see her turn one meant a lot. Harper turned one with an amazing circus themed birthday party planned entirely by her creative and talented Mom, Andrea. From hot dogs to popcorn to face painting and some of the most amazing cupcakes ever…the party, with Harper as the Ring Leader, was a smashing success! And now you are invited too…

The Bletzacker Family | Orlando Family Photographer

Cheri — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:04:04 +0000

I have known Jacquie since I moved to Orlando and we share a common bond-we both have son’s named Cody whom we adore! Jacquie is an absolutely amazing financial planner and has patiently answered my questions and helped walked me through financial “stuff” that I don’t always understand-she’s the best! For their family photo shot I headed over to their neck of the woods and hung out at the Bletzaker home and neighborhood and captured their beautiful family-Jacquie, her husband, twin girls and Cody…