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Sunshine Photographics founded by Derek Smith in 1991 specializing in wedding photography. Derek acquired a BA in photography from one of the top ten photography programs in the United States. Derek and his wife Lisa have traveled the US and internationally pursuing the perfection of wedding photography. Derek has personally photographed over 1,850 weddings.

  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Toning
Trash The Dress
Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Sunshine Photographics

J
Joseph Sent on 11/15/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Photography Team!

Derek and his team are amazing! They take incredible photos and are a joy to work with. He has a positive attitude and does a great job. I highly recommend Sunshine Photography!
RTD2019
Rose Sent on 01/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Happy Bride with the Perfect Photos

The photos taken by Derek and his wife are breathtaking! Hiring Sunshine Photographics to take my wedding photos was a great one! The picture are perfect and their customer service is excellent! Anyone looking to book a photographer I strongly recommend Sunshine Photographics...You wont be disappointed!
Brittany
Brittany Sent on 12/11/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic!

I can’t say enough about Derek and Lisa from Sunshine Photographics. The photos from our wedding came out absolutely perfect. The different poses and shots were so beautiful and creative. From the beginning of myself and the bridesmaids getting ready, all the way through to our exit from the reception. The list of my favorites is way too long to post. In addition, I had a large group of family and bridal party who were often hard to gather for pictures, but Derek and Lisa were very patient. I would recommend Sunshine Photographics to anyone getting married in the Orlando area or any other area they may service.
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Tim A. Sent on 11/12/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Sunshine Photographics far exceeded our expectations for capturing not just the pictures for our wedding, but they captured the journey as well. From the Engagement, to the Wedding, to the Reception, they storied our memories for a lifetime to come. They were patient, thoughtful, and put us at ease. The creativeness and quality of the pictures was first class. Many thanks to Derek and Lisa for everything they did.
M
Michelle Sent on 10/19/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We met Derek at a Wedding Expo held at the Heathrow Country Club. My first impression of Derek was so peaceful and I could not forget the way he took his time with answering our questions. I knew right then this was the photographer for us. We also chose a Wedding Planner after the expo and even met with her recommendation for a photographer but in the end I did my utmost to convince my fiance that Derek was the one. My pictures were fabulous. I was so pleased that months later tears come to my eyes. Thank you Derek for being the professional and warm person that you are. it was an honor to include you in this celebration. My brother was also impressed with you. I would recommend Derek to anyone who asks. His work is impeccable and his manner, engaging. God bless you sir. Thank you for everything.
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User2598219 Sent on 05/05/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We heard about Derek and his wife through our wedding planner, and could not have asked for a better photographer for our wedding! Most importantly, the pictures came out fantastic. But he was great for a lot of other reasons too: he was very responsive and flexible, and was willing to capture all the different shots on our shot list. He worked quickly, so we stayed right on schedule and never got fatigued. He knew our videographer, too, so they were able to work well together and move smoothly throughout the day. Derek was in control the entire time and was around for all the moments I'd have hoped him to catch, plus he has a calming and relaxed personality so it wasn't as if he was taking attention away from our special day. I highly recommend you use Derek for your wedding!!
K
Kelly Sent on 05/04/2016
5 out of 5 rating
HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Sunshine Photographics was recommended to us by Pavone Events and we were so happy to meet Derek and hire him. He immediately made us feel comfortable and understood our vision for our wedding day. We had an engagement shoot which was fantastic, as it got us prepared for our big day! Again, we felt comfortable and at ease the whole time. We were stunned with how our pictures turned out and this made us so excited for the wedding ones! They were fantastic and we had one printed to go on our gift table at the wedding, lots of people commented on how nice the photograph was! He arrived early to our wedding and captured all the ‘specific’ shots we had requested (plus many more). We keep watching the CD he sent to us with all our pictures, trying to decide which ones we love most but they are all so nice. Derek did a fantastic job and we would recommend him to anyone!
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User2441797 Sent on 11/24/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Beautiful photos. Captured all the important moments and got some great classic shots.
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Sara Sent on 11/24/2015
5 out of 5 rating
He is so fun to work with and has such a wonderful personality! HIGHLY recommended!!!
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Steph Sent on 11/08/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Sunshine Photographics photographed my wedding and I could not be happier with the results! My pictures were beautiful and the photographer was so professional and also very friendly! I highly recommend this company for any wedding or event!
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Awards

54
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

15 Endorsements
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I cannot say enough about Sunshine Photographics, and their wonderful service! Derek is amazing at listening to brides visions, while also capturing all of the other moments she never thought of! Derek is focused, timely, professional, and yet extremely humble, and easy to speak with. When it came to photography for my big day, Sunshine Photographics was the one for us!

Orlando DJ and Lighting Orlando DJ and Lighting Wedding DJs

Its was awesome working with you as well. I love working with professionals that take pride in what they do and have fun doing it also. It was great working with you and I know we will be working again soon. Thanks again.

Raining Roses Productions Raining Roses Productions Wedding Florists

Sunshine Photographics is a trusted wedding vendor that we have worked with for many years. Derek is a true professional and it is always a pleasure working together.

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Sunshine Photographics frequently asked questions

Sunshine Photographics includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Slideshow
  • Toning
  • Trash The Dress
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Sunshine Photographics includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Slideshow
  • Digital Files
Sunshine Photographics offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Sunshine Photographics offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Sunshine Photographics offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Sunshine Photographics is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time and 4.8 in value.
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