Wedding Photography And Videography At Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Wedding photography and videography at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Coral Gables. Palm vistas, garden paths, and golden-hour coverage from Candid Studios.
Wedding photography at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden covers 8 to 10 hours of coverage and runs $2,124 to $2,655 with Candid Studios; photo + video for the same day runs $4,248 to $5,310. Hourly photography starts at $690 for shorter coverage. Book a Candid Studios consultation for your exact Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden date and coverage hours.
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Shooting At Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Updated October 2026
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Coral Gables is a sprawling outdoor wedding canvas: palms, lawns, and long garden paths that read lush on camera. The photographic challenge is scale and light. Midday sun can be harsh across open lawns, so we favor tree-line shade, side light along pathways, and late-afternoon sessions when the gardens glow without blowing highlights.
Ceremonies and portraits often stay outdoors end to end, which means weather planning is non-negotiable. We build a covered or tented backup into the timeline and keep gear ready for humidity. Because guests walk between garden spaces, we leave buffers for movement so formals and couple portraits do not collide with cocktail flow.
If your reception moves to a nearby hotel or club after Fairchild, we treat travel as a deliberate timeline chapter: not an afterthought: so exit portraits and reception entrance coverage both land cleanly.
Share your ceremony site inside the gardens and any second-location reception on the free consultation. We will size photography and videography hours to the real walking distances and light windows.
Insider Tips For Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is in Coral Gables, Miami, Florida.
Palm vistas and shaded garden paths are the most requested portrait locations, especially in late-afternoon light.
Candid Studios photography packages start at $690 for 2 hours. Photo plus video starts at $1,595. Garden venues often need enough hours for ceremony, walking portraits, and cocktail coverage.
Yes. Candid Studios photographs and films weddings at Fairchild and throughout Miami and Coral Gables.
We plan a tented or covered fallback so ceremony and portraits can continue if Miami weather turns.
Yes. Candid Studios books coverage by the hour. Two hours of photography at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is $690 and four hours is $1,180, which suits a ceremony and portraits or a small wedding.
Yes. Wedding videography can be booked on its own, with or without photography. Video at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden starts at $920 for 2 hours and is $2,124 for 8 hours.
Yes. Candid Studios offers wedding photography and videography together as one booking. Photo plus video at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden starts at $1,595 for 2 hours and is $4,248 for 8 hours.
The Details
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden At A Glance
- Location
- Coral Gables, Miami, FL
- Setting
- Tropical botanic gardens and lawns
- Region
- South Florida
- Style
- Outdoor garden ceremony and portraits
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What Our Clients Say
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We had such a wonderful experience with Ryan from Candid Studios! He was professional, friendly, and made us feel comfortable throughout the entire day. Our photos turned out beautifully, and he captured so many special moments that we’ll cherish forever. We couldn’t be happier with the experience and would highly recommend Ryan and Candid Studios!
Alannah Wagstaff2 weeks ago - ★★★★★
Honestly still looking through the gallery from our wedding in Pinecrest and I’m just so grateful to Candid Studios!! These guys made everything feel so effortless even with the crazy heat on the day. Our photographer captured all the little candid moments we didn’t even notice happening and our videographer got the most perfect shots of the ceremony that honestly brought us both to tears. You get exactly what you pay for and then some. If anyone is looking for wedding photography and videography in Miami I couldn’t recommend them more!
Andro pma month ago - ★★★★★
My wife and I highly recommend Candid Studios for wedding photography and videography in Colorado! They were very communicative and took all of our opinions and preferences seriously. Our professional and friendly photographer and videographer captured every magical moment while seamlessly blending into the background of the wedding. The finished product went beyond our expectations, with expertly edited photos and an incredibly moving wedding video.
Hayden Kindschi3 months ago - ★★★★★
Ryan captured every single moment perfectly and got some great candid shots. How he managed to be everywhere at once and the quality of service and photos delivered was beyond what I expected. I have gone on to recommend him to friends who are getting married soon and will continue to do so. If you need a photographer for your wedding or any special event, Ryan with Candid Studios is it!
Natalia Villegas4 months ago - ★★★★★
After our first consultation with Ryan, we knew we had chosen the right photographer for our wedding. Not only is Ryan highly professional but a joy and so much fun to work with. He made us feel so at ease, making us laugh & just enjoying each and every moment and it truly shows in the beautiful photos. He captured so many of the special candid moments with such attention to detail and creativity. Going through the finished photographs brought me to tears (happy ones). It was like reliving the day all over. Every photo touched our hearts in some way and we will cherish the memories forever!! Thank you Ryan and your team for all your hard work & dedication in making our wedding day in photographs so stunning! You have a true gift for capturing people’s emotions and it certainly shows in the quality of your work. We would highly recommend Candid Studios!! ***** Linda P. & George K. 5/2/26
Linda Pasquale4 months ago - ★★★★★
Awesome photgrapher. Ryan Showed up early and is easy to work with. Made my wedding day a whole lot better.
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