"There is a lot I can say about the overall experience with Gregory and Lesa from the ease with which they engaged with my children during the portrait process to how they captured their true essence. But ultimately for me, after recently relocating to a new home I can honestly say once they came out and rehung the four portraits together on my new wall, my home instantly felt complete! Thank you for a priceless gift!"

From the moment you meet the Daniels, the experience is effortless. Lesa helps you choose the perfect setting, coordinating colors, framing, scheduling installation, and Greg captures the most perfect raw emotions of the people you love most. When your portraits are ready for viewing, it’s like watching the most beautiful movie. I love the way Gregory Daniel tells a story. The beginning of my family’s love story has been captured so perfectly with the portraits in my home.

Jamie Castellon

"For several years we had desired a portrait by Gregory, of our daughter, Jessica. Between college and life issues it never seemed to be convenient. When Jessica saw our portrait and our grandchildren’s portrait, and heard how fun and painless it was, we made it a priority.  We then had our family portrait and Jessica’s done. We could not be happier with the finished portrait. It is a beautiful work of art."

To me, the art invokes power and presence. My husband and son are comfortable and relaxed while I keep us glued together.
I also love the size we chose so one can’t help but get the idea of what’s important to us in our home once you enter, family.
Our sons exposed toes are our favorite part. 
I hope this piece is handed down through our first sons lineage and am looking forward to the whole process again when our next babe turns two!

Laura Nicoletti

We had a excellent experience working with Gregory Daniel’s and his team. From the start to finish we couldn’t be happier with the professionalism, creativity, and beautiful artwork. We look forward to working with him on future portraits.

We are all beyond words of appreciation, for once again, a wonderful experience, beautiful pictures, and a lifetime of memories!!

Over the years you have captured our family growing in years, numbers and maturity.  Savoring each family picture or individuals
with their individual beauty, personality, and grace.  We are truly blessed to have you both as part of that growing experience.  

Your talents and instruction make it a true pleasure.  The kids even look forward to having to smile, while trying not to laugh too hard,
as Greg climbs a tree, crawls thru the landscape, moving furniture, and having Lesa make sure the lighting is good for him while taking 
pictures on her phone.  You are both truly gifted in such a loving and giving experience!!  

Then comes the picking of those pictures.  Which again, you could make challenging, but you seeing in your artist eye which one would 
work best; which one you can enhance with your beautiful style and techniques; makes it seem simple yet priceless. Which learning over the
years, a true artist takes their time for delivery, Greg and Lesa your delivery, of your artistry is worth the 
wait!  See you arriving at our home with the packages wrapped so beautifully and ready to be hung is like Christmas or a Birthday, which 
Art and I truly delight over!!  

We are so thankful for you both, for over the years capturing for a moment, all the love, growing and 
personalities of Our Family!   We are so humbled and blessed by you both!

~The Evans Family.

Our family is blessed to have several portraits from Gregory Daniel!  He and his staff capture moments that last a lifetime!  These beautifully crafted pieces of art will be cherished forever!  Thank You so much from the Ryland family

When we think of reflections it's often through a mirror, but this reflection is a true captured moment in our life. There's no greater masterpiece than the story that we write when we think about our children. This piece that was created by Lesa and Gregory Daniel captured that perfect “Story Book” cover that we will forever cherish. After five years of not really knowing what to put in our entryway this artwork was the perfect addition. It gives our friends and family a glimpse into our story we call life. 

This portrait allows us to stop and reflect on all the childhood memories our children are creating together from the wisdom they've learned to the stories they share. A true essence of their captured innocence. 

Creating each masterpiece with Lesa and Greg is a story in itself. The incredible craftsmanship goes to show the love and passion Greg has for photography. I've always been a curious soul, wanting to know more about people that have a passion in life and what's behind that beautiful trademark. Greg has earned over 428 merits, he’s one of 40 members internationally inducted into the Cameracraftsman of America, and serves as an educator in his industry.  These are just a few highlights that make his artistry work nationally known but from a hometown perspective it's their customer service that stands out. So thank you Greg and Lesa for cultivating a brand that speaks to all levels of perfection, the end result year after year always surpasses my expectation. Your hardwork and dedication is greatly appreciated. 

"Every year it is a challenge of what to get my husband for Father's Day. So I thought long and hard of a gift to give that would really surprise him and something very unexpected. I wanted it to be everlasting and bring him joy everyday. A portrait of his biggest achievement, our daughter Skyler. Gregory Daniels captured our daughter beautifully. The innocence of a three year old  is portrayed elegantly through this timeless piece. Almost a year has passed and I still catch myself stopping and staring at the portrait in our living room. Everyone that we welcome into our home compliments on the work of art. It will truly be cherished forever, and for my husband he was elated."

"We have personally photographed our family for years and thought we knew all that there was to know about creativity in photos.  That was before we experienced Gregory and Lesa Daniel at work.  We were awe inspired and have never been more impressed with lighting and subject composure!  Gregory and Lesa work amazingly as a team and created a comfort level during the shoot that inspired all of us to just be ourselves.    What we thought might be stressful or too posed turned out to be a fun  evening at the beach!  The time flew by and we ended up getting so many beautiful  family moments captured!  It was incredible!  Our mixed media portrait is the centerpiece in our home and everyone that visits loves it!  In our eyes, it is perfect! We wish we had started our relationship  with Gregory and Lesa years ago but we know that this will not be our last portrait!"

"Our kids are growing up so fast.  I wanted to capture their maturity and beauty while still being able to see that they are still kids.  I did not want another year to go by without documenting our family and our love!"

"There are really no words that truly capture the unique experience and bond that is formed when working with Gregory & Lesa Daniel.  For those of you reading this who have done portraits with them before, you know exactly what I’m talking about! And for those of you who are considering doing one, all I can tell you is that you will never regret it!!  Gregory and Lesa are a true team in every sense of the word who set the bar in excellence, professionalism and unbelievable talent.  It is very much a collaborative experience from start to finish with Lesa and Gregory who are not just merely listening to your ideas and what you have in mind, they have this rare and highly intuitive ability of grasping, feeling, and visualizing what you are looking for in your portrait.  They are able to tap into who you and your family are, your personalities and how you interact with one another and then draw it out in ways on that canvas that will literally reduce you to tears the first time you see it. (Note to self, have tissues in purse on that day!!)  This was the second time that we were doing a family portrait with the Daniels. The first time, the boys were 5 & 8 yrs old and having meltdowns over the shoes they were wearing or the color of the sky that day.  I had no idea what to expect.  I just remember being terrified when Lesa shooed my husband and I inside saying…”for the next hour, your kids are OUR’s, We’ve got this so go relax indoors!!” …And silently I was thinking, UmmHmm…Okay, Good luck with that one!! & Smugly banking on one or both of them coming back to us in 10 minutes or less saying we need some help with these little monkeys!!  I could not have been more wrong.  The end result of that day proudly hangs in our Family Room visible from almost every other room in the house.  What they captured was this incredibly sweet and genuine moment between brothers that back then (and even now) is rarely seen!! To this day, I joke and say that portrait is what has kept my faith alive that some day these boys will be the best of friends instead of going out of their way to constantly annoy one another. And when there is nothing but chaos throughout the house, I look at that portrait, smile and remind myself that those sweet angels are still in there somewhere and should resurface at some point in the next 5-8 years give or take a few! :-)  I’m joking of course, but for those of you with teenagers, I know you can relate.  So with our first Daniels experience successfully tucked under our belts, collaborating on this second portrait taken last summer down in the Exumas was nothing but fun fun fun from start to finish!  The boys are now 12 and 15 and instead of throwing temper tantrums over their shoes, they were actually looking forward to it and helping me shop for their outfits.  Gregory and Lesa flew in at the tail end of our trip which gave us some time to stake out ideal shooting locations, but at the end of the day it was my oldest son Jack who landed the perfect spot as he and our youngest son, Michael were showing Gregory and Lesa around the property of the home we had rented. My husband and I were still inside getting ready to go to a beach location we chose, but in sharing their stories and adventures with Gregory and Lesa, the Daniels took that opportunity and kicked it into high gear with Gregory snapping away shots on his camera and Lesa instinctively keeping the conversation flowing as the boys were excitedly pointing out landmarks and points of interest to them.  And as with our first portrait Gregory managed to capture a new genuinely sweet moment and that bond between these two brothers which not only instills my faith but reinforces that even with the daily chaos, our boys are growing into amazing young men with depth to their souls, a deep connection to these islands and a love and respect for each other that will forever be with them.   I am so thankful to have had the pleasure of Gregory and Lesa on this trip with us, as our bonds with them are forever solidified in these beautiful portraits and amazing moments captured that tell the 'story of us' over the years so beautifully!!" 

Heather Loyd told us she had to have the girls’ portraits created at this time because she did one when Allison, the oldest, was missing her front teeth.  Alivia was now missing hers and would be the perfect timing!   

A perfect time for a child’s portrait is before or right when they loose their teeth!  After that, their face changes and they begin to look older!

Having just moved into their new “old” home, the Loyds wanted a portrait to commentate this special time.  When they wonder what the girls looked like when they moved in, all they have to do is look above the fireplace!

"Thanks for letting me know about the website....yes..I checked it out. Great!! Have to tell you that when Bob opened the large family photo, he had tears in his eyes!!!   

I saved the individual family photos to give later in the year.  One more surprise!!!  Thanks for everything....."

During a spring weekend in New Smyrna Beach, Todd and Kathy Denson asked us to create a portrait of his extended family as well as their family of four.  Hard to believe this was 2010…as the boys are now in college and high school!

"Although we already knew of his work and talent and decided we wanted a portrait of our daughter, we could never have anticipated how much we would enjoy the process with Gregory and Lesa. From the first meeting, to the portrait sitting, our family was welcomed and at ease. We were awed by some sneak peeks and appreciated the craftsmanship in selecting details such as the framing. White glove delivery was an amazing surprise and the little extras included in that package were simply lovely. However, what is truly irreplaceable and priceless is the artistry and beauty of a timeless heirloom portrait hanging in our family room for us to enjoy daily and for everyone who enters our home to see. Gregory and Lesa are quite simply exceptional, and we could not recommend them any more!"

Mary Alice Leinbach

Gregory Daniel Portraits masterfully captured the most extraordinary moments with my family. From priceless, irreplaceable heritage photos to intimate family portraits, the experiences were incredible. Gregory and Lesa ensure the sessions are exceptionally professional and meticulous while remaining enjoyable and memorable. We wholeheartedly trust Gregory Daniel Portraits with preserving memories, creating remarkable masterpieces, and developing cherished relationships all at the same time.

Growing up, my parents had portraits of the three of us at the same age. I loved them, and always knew I wanted to have something similar of my children one day. We chose the age of five. They still have dimples in their hands, and a softness to their cheeks. I wanted to preserve that. 

Lesa and Gregory make an incredible team. Lesa was there to guide us every step of the way and truly made the entire experience delightful. Gregory is a true master of his craft.

These portraits are just a moment in time that we will treasure always. Thank you for creating such timeless pieces for our home. We are forever grateful.

This Portrait of my hubby has been a dream of mine for many years. This painting embodies the man I know and love . Thank you Gregory Daniel for capturing So many details of Andy.

Greg made the most amazing portraits of our teenagers!  I can’t really describe how awesome this experience was.  The sitting was very personalized and our daughter and son had so much fun that it really shows in the final artwork.

Greg and Lesa perfectly captured a moment in our kids’ lives that we will forever cherish.  I can only recommend them for this kind of work because it cannot be done anywhere else.

"I had been searching for an artist that would be able to capture the joyful essence of my two lovely girls, when I was finally connected to Gregory and Lesa. Working with them was an experience in and of itself. From the first meeting at their beautiful studio to the session at our home, it felt as if we were the only family in the world. They fully engaged with my nine and four year old daughters as if they had known them for years. They are truly a winning team and their professionalism is unmatched. The finished product tells the whole story."



Annette Cuza Garcia

Like with most good art, I learned of Gregory Daniel through word of mouth in the community. Friends I know and trust told me - and showed me - the amazing work he and his wife/partner Leasa had completed throughout the years and I was mesmerized. The detail and depth of emotion captured through his photography and painting put forth vibrant, living images - not two-dimensional pictures. 

 

I decided to work with Gregory and Leasa to capture a transitional moment in time for my 13-year-old daughter, Lily Grace. So much had changed for her in the past year. New relationships were forming, while she still clung deeply to the safety and love of mom and dad. Daily, I watched as she reached for independence, dipping her toes in the water of teendom. Yet, somehow, my beautiful, soulful, considerate baby girl was still looking to me and her dad for acknowledgment, support and strength. 

 

We decided to photograph Lily at the Titusville garden, behind the Daniel’s office. The day was magnificent, with blue skies and cottony clouds and soft, glowing light filtering through the leaves. Gregory and Leasa worked tirelessly to capture Lily’s best angles, but what came across most to me was the innocence they found in her eyes; still searching, still trusting... my precious child somehow transformed to this stunning she-creature, straddling both childhood and adulthood at the same time. 

 

The work speaks volumes for itself, but this work truly - and masterfully - stopped time in its tracks. I can’t slow the growth of my young daughter, but I will forever be grateful for the time travel I will be able to take as the years march on and I stop to glance at the beautiful artwork created by Gregory and Leasa Daniel. 

 

With sincere appreciation for your professionalism and talent, 

 

Shawna Serig Kelsch

"Working with Lesa and Greg was such a blessing.  My husband, Andy, has always dreamed of having a large family portrait. He admits to admiring them in homes when he was a child.  I did not share this dream, but figured I would give it a whirl.  Being photographed is not one of my favorite things to do.  Not only did Greg and Lesa help me feel confident and comfortable during our session, they also were engaging with our children. Our family session was probably the easiest, fastest sitting we have ever completed. When we saw the finished products, it was easy to join in Andy’s dream of hanging a large portrait in our home. 

Two years later, as I noticed and feared tiny moments slipping away, I called Lesa to schedule a session for my son and daughter; him with his baseball glove and her in her tutu. They are such precious, beautiful portraits. The time has come again, as we have entered teenage and preteen years, that I will need to get in with Lesa and Greg to capture these precious moments in time for us!"

The Zabinski Family

"I would like to thank Gregory Daniel Portraits for the amazing experience! Everything was organized and done professionally. The staff goes above and beyond!! Words can't describe how happy and please we are with our portraits. Thank you!"

"I want to say thank you to Greg and Lesa for giving our family the most beautiful portraits of our children and now our grandchildren! We are so grateful to have had our first amazing portraits in 2005 and we have continued  with each grandchild we have been blessed with. Walking by our wall of portraits, which were laid out in the perfect format by Greg was such a blessing...his vision was spot on!"

Ginny and Perry Osman

Stunning family portraits: “then and now”

We have been so amazed by Gregory Daniel Photography. We have been honored to have two family portraits done over the years. The portraits are stunning and have become family heirlooms. We are amazed by his attention to detail and his artful talent for creating such personalized, beautiful portraits. He and his wife, Lesa are so professional and warm they made out family feel like part of theirs. 

Mike, Susannah and “the entire Drew family”

"What a wonderful experience we had working with Greg and Lesa to create the debutante artwork of our daughter, Taylor. From finding the perfect location to the perfect time of day, it all went beautifully! It was such a pleasure working together we are so grateful for the gorgeous heirloom you created for our family!"

Shannon and Kendal Mullen

"Lesa and Greg have been a part of our family's stories from the beginning, which started with our wedding photos. In each picture, they capture the true essence of the love we feel for each other. They both have a warm, kind and professionalism that is calming and engaging. This trusting environment  is where they capture all the tiny nuances that make us who we are. In this most recent picture of my boys Greg and Lesa worked with their busy schedules and captured a breath taking view with the heart of the family in it. It was the best Mother's day gift ever. Thank you very much."

"Growing up in Brevard County I can always remember being a kid walking around the Merritt Square Mall and seeing Gregory Daniel’s portrait display. At that age, all I could think was “wow, those are pretty pictures.” Now, as an adult, being a husband and father all I can think of is how special my children’s portraits are and how they will be on a wall in any house I own for the rest of my life. 

We had our first session with our daughter in 2017. You cannot believe how well Gregory and Lesa are with photographing children. We have the most special portrait of our daughter in a white dress and as soon as I saw it, I knew that it would be on an easel and displayed at her wedding someday. 

When we had our son, we knew we had to have Gregory do a portrait of him as well. We also wanted to capture him at the same age as my daughter’s portrait. He, who is normally a little shy, took all of 30 seconds to warm up to Lesa while Gregory stealthy took amazing pictures of him. They were able to create a portrait in the same size and in the same frame we got for my daughter 5 years ago. They are side by side in our home and will be there forever. I sit in my living room and stare at them and realize they are probably 2 of my most prizes possessions that I will ever own. 

If you want to capture your family and have something to hold on to forever, call Gregory and book an appointment. You will never regret the decision." 

"My husband and I were reminiscing on the best and the worst of the Covid years and realized that our kids are rapidly approaching the preteen years. There is so much to be enjoyed at all stages but we have really loved this one...

The joy of having 8 and 10 years old, about to become tweens.

When my husband said he wanted to do a family portrait I thought about all the preparations needed including time, travel, haircuts, dress clothes, schedules ect and thought if we are going to invest in this let's go to the best.

And so we called Greg and Lesa.

The picture is worth 1000 words. 

It hangs in my dining room which is now the microschool and where all the action happens in our home. It reminds me, like the photo, that we spent the last few years literally on top of one another at times but we are better for it. In spite of the challenges, life is really really good!  It is a moment in time captured perfectly in a beautiful portrait that I get to enjoy every day." 

Priceless

"Megan Mullen loved her photo session in Winter Park with Gregory Daniel. She truly felt like a princess as she participated in the hour long photo session in her beautiful debutante gown. The process of viewing the photos in Gregory’s studio and selecting photos for her custom album was an experience we will not forget. We are so glad that we captured this moment in time for Megan. I highly recommend this experience for your daughter, and we plan to repeat with Megan’s younger sisters."

“I’ve been admiring Gregory Daniel’s family portraits in many of our friends’ homes for years. My son was going to graduate from high school and I knew that we needed to capture a family portrait before he left for college. Lesa and Gregory were so easy to work with….they made our dream of having the portrait in our backyard happen so effortlessly. The finished product hangs proudly in our entryway and reminds me of that special moment where all 5 of us were still under one roof❤"

"Our family has had the privilege of working with the Daniels since our children were babies. To witness their artistic talents year in and year out has been an absolute blessing to our family as we enjoy the portraits created by Lesa and Greg throughout our home. Every year they capture individual portraits of each of our children and then they capture a stunning image of all 3 of them together and I am always blown away at the image! There truly are no words to express our gratitude for their expertise and the care they take in capturing the lives of our children every year. They outdo themselves each year and now that our children are old enough to also enjoy these wonderful portraits, it is overwhelming to see my children light up with excitement when the portraits are ready. Lesa and Greg have brought such joy to our lives and we will be always grateful for our opportunity to work with the best in the business"

"Greg and Lesa have been photographing our family for the past 8 years. We have so many memories that adorn our walls. Ever since moving to the river, I have had a vision about a photograph with our family sitting on the dock with our house in the background. I knew Greg would be the perfect person to create this new masterpiece. Although it was a bit of a feat to navigate the boat and hold a camera (and keep our two dogs’ attention), the result is beautiful and perfectly captured the essence of the moment! Thank you, Greg and Lesa, for not only your gift but also being such a joy to work with."

“Growing up, my parents had portraits of the three of us at the same age. I loved them, and always knew I wanted to have something similar of my children one day. We chose the age of five. They still have dimples in their hands, and a softness to their cheeks. I wanted to preserve that. 
Lesa and Gregory make an incredible team. Lesa was there to guide us every step of the way and truly made the entire experience delightful. Gregory is a true master of his craft.
These portraits are just a moment in time that we will treasure always. Thank you for creating such timeless pieces for our home. We are forever grateful. ”

Our portrait experience with Greg and Lesa was wonderful. Lesa kept our 14 month old giggling and focused on the camera, while Greg made sure to capture all those smiles.   The planning process gave us confidence going into the shoot, the shoot was efficient but thorough, and the end product was exactly what we wanted. 

“Love is not a strong enough word to describe what I feel about my children’s portraits from Gregory Daniel. I have told Gregory on many occasions that these portraits of my children,  each captured when they were three years old, would be the only things I would consider going back into my house for if there were ever a house fire. They are not only stunningly beautiful, they capture the essence of each of my children from this most precious phase. I know I will never get my children’s youngest years back, but I will always have these portraits to remind me of the sweetness that came with this glimpse of time. Thank you Greg and Lesa for a gift that gives something to me each and every day- a reminder that time is fleeting and meant to be treasured each and every day.”

"When I asked Greg and Lesa if they could capture our family of 23 people... It felt like an impossible ask. Not only are there are 23 people in our family, but some of them are very small children with short attention spans. Greg and Lesa were able to work their magic, even swapping out faces when needed, to make this beautiful family portrait come to life. It was Greg and Lesa's idea to take this picture behind our home in a space that our children played, and now our grand children play too. The way the light flows through the tree and onto our family is something that makes me catch my breath each and every time I walk by. This is our family tree, our legacy, and it couldn't be any more beautiful.  Thanks to Gregory Daniel's unbelievable artistry and craftsmanship."

“I just want to thank Gregory and Lesa Daniel for our beautiful family portraits.  Per Florida weather we were scheduled to do our portraits in a scenic park.  But, as the day approached it was raining.  Gregory quickly changed direction and made a beautiful scenic picture under our portico at our home.  We are so pleased with them.   Gregory painted on our photos with his special artistic touch. He made them look spectacular.  We ordered a large family portrait and a large portrait of our grandchildren.  Gregory and Lesa came into our home and hung them with such professionalism.  We are so happy with how they turned out.  This is the second time we have used Gregory Daniel Portraits for our family.  We will definitely recommend them and also use their studio again!”

“Thank you, Gregory & Lesa, for capturing the most incredible portraits of my sweet babies! Your confident direction and warmth made my little ones comfortable. These will be cherished forever. Thank you much for your hard work, they are absolutely beautiful.“

Our experience with Gregory Daniel Portraits:

Friendly, helpful and professional to us from the very first minute. We really love his work! The cooperation he was able to obtain with the kids was amazing in creating our kid’s portraits, just in pure awe!!! His art is truly incredible and we highly recommend Gregory Daniel. Definitely worth doing as it is a priceless keepsake forever!

"All of a sudden 12 years had passed since we had Gregory Daniel Studios capture all our children in beautiful beach scenes. My wife and I have treasured these “art” pieces and have always shown them to visitors in our home. Now, grandchildren and three different states for their homes make it difficult to try and repeat perfection, but without hesitation we contacted Gregory Daniel Studios again and he arranged his schedule to be available when all families had assembled in Florida. After portraits in the studio and outdoor group shots in a natural lit garden, our expanded family has been transformed into absolutely stunning framed canvas marvels. Greg and Lesa were even able to get the little ones to cooperate for the photos.  They already are hanging on our walls and just need some visitors so we can show them off again and again. This is a true talent and thank you Gregory Daniel and Lesa for providing us with the most excellent workmanship in photography and artistry."

Gregory and Lesa Daniel are simply two of the finest and most talented people we’ve ever been privileged to meet. Their individual gifts - Gregory’s vision and artistry, and Lesa’s eye and style - when paired with their enthusiasm and obvious love of what they do, created a truly memorable experience that we enjoyed from start to finish.

The custom portrait of our family is beautiful and profoundly special to us. It captures the essence and personalities of our family in a way that only Gregory and Lesa can.

To say that we’re overjoyed is an understatement, and we look forward with anticipation to our next journey with them!

If you're looking for someone who is not only skilled, but also passionate about their craft, look no further than Gregory and Lesa Daniel. We recently had the pleasure of working with them on our family portraits as a gift to ourselves for our 20th wedding anniversary and we were blown away by their talent and dedication. Greg and Lesa are masters working at the top of their game. It was a perfect experience; the communication, the guidance with clothes and location, and their ability to make everyone feel comfortable during the photoshoot was top notch. But what really sets Gregory Daniel apart is their ability to turn our portraits into works of art. The final images were stunning, with perfect lighting, composition, and color balance. The final print quality was amazing... And they even come out to hang the pictures! We couldn't be happier with the results, we will treasure these portraits forever.

"After my experience with Greg’s beautiful painting of Daisy, I told him as soon as I get another dog, I wanted him to do another painting.  It needed to be different from Daisy’s, but it would be hung in the same room.  Greg found the perfect location.  He began taking photos of Dixie and I as we sat under the tree but he was not really satisfied with them.  Suddenly, Dixie came over to me and put her paws on my shoulders.  I was surprised because she had never done that before.  Greg captured that moment and said, “I’ve got it”.  He certainly was right and this beautiful painting of Dixie fits very well in my living room."

“Thank you for capturing so many special moments of our family over the years.  Your artistry, creativity, and passion for photography shines through every portrait.  We are so grateful for all the special moments you captured through your lens, and look forward to growing our Gregory Daniel Art Gallery in our home!”

"We have had the absolute pleasure of working with Greg and Lesa since before we had children. It all started when they worked as a team to beautifully document all the details of our wedding day in the summer of 1997. Our relationship with them has progressed into a special friendship that has involved them from the time our two daughters were babies and eventually teenagers. They even captured a part of Florida’s history by creating a portrait of Steve that now hangs in the Chamber of the Florida House of Representatives at our state’s Capitol in Tallahassee.  Their incredible talent is admired around the world and we are just one of the many families that have had the incredible great fortune of having them photograph many wonderful family moments for the past 26 years. We are so thankful!"

“In the 25 years I’ve known Gregory and Lesa Daniel, they always surpass expectations. Greg’s talent transforms and elevates a photograph into a work of art that a family can cherish for generations. Beyond the artistic ability, Greg and Lesa possess a special ability to capture the soul of a family and bring that to life. Just last year, I was in the fight for my life against breast cancer and questioning if I’d ever have a family portrait again. By the grace of God, I am now cancer free and there is no one else I’d want to capture my family’s strong bond and joy other than Greg and Lesa.  My family and I wore pink in recognition of our fight against this terrible disease. Both of my boys are now married to the loves of their lives and they will both be fathers in 2024 (and I will be a grandma!) Thank you Greg and Lesa for being people my family can trust with these precious moments.”

Kymm Ivey

"This painting is a dream come true. Since I was a kid I’ve always wanted to have my family portrait by Gregory Daniel. The timing was perfect with our children’s stage in life and I couldn’t even picture it in my mind how it came out on canvas. Greg and Lesa are such a dream and worked so well with our boys! They felt so comfortable and their true personalities came out in the studio and on the beach. Thank you so much, we truly cherish this painting!"

"Lesa and Gregory are a seamless team who truly have an eye for, and capture the purely magical moments in life that at times feel so fleeting. 

They understand all the nuances of sentiment, emotion and light, and create story book masterpieces that will be shared for generations to come."

Rebecca & Rob Novo 

"We loved our “Gregory Daniel” Portrait Experience.  Gregory and Lesa made us feel welcomed and relaxed! We made it a family event and our teenage/young adult daughters had a great time.  The results are priceless and will always be a family treasure!" 

"What a complete honor it was to have Gregory Daniel capture our five grandchildren in a stunning piece of art above our fireplace. He is professional, warm and extremely talented, capturing perfect smiles and memories for us to enjoy for years to come!"

"If I had to choose one adjective to describe our experience working with Greg and Lesa on portraits of our daughters, it would be magical. Lesa was a delight to work with from first contact to scheduling the hanging of the gorgeous portraits in our home. Watching Greg and Lesa work with our young daughters during the portrait session was amazing; they told a fun, intricate story that had both girls mesmerized and immediately put them at ease. Once we selected images and chose the wall on which to hang them, Greg customized the portraits to coordinate perfectly with our dining room walls. Now, nearly everyone who enters our home compliments the portraits, and we remark regularly how grateful we are that Greg perfectly captured each of our girls' unique personalities during these fleeting moments of childhood. Thank you, Greg and Lesa; we will treasure these portraits forever."

“We met Gregory and Lesa back in 2006 approximately, when they took the time and graciousness to create portraits of our special need’s daughter for her 5th birthday. It was an amazing experience then and because of that we commissioned them back to design portraits of our teenage boys in 2023. Once again, we loved the experience and the professionalism from this husband and wife team. Gregory’s eye and artistry are simply amazing. In the latest session with my boys, he captured their essence perfectly, and we could not be happier with the results!”

“It is always a joy to work with Greg and Lesa Daniel to create our yearly family portrait.  They have captured incredibly special moments with our family that we will enjoy for many years to come.  Their work has transformed the walls of our home!”

"The moment I saw my grandson’s portrait, tears came to my eyes. It was more beautiful than I could have possible imagined. I absolutely love it and it brings me so much joy!!"

"The timing of our decision to have a family portrait made with Greg and Lesa (and I include them both because they are a team) was fairly typical.  Our sons are entering the next phases of their lives with Dalton becoming a senior at Texas A&M leading to an Army career and Hayden living an independent life in Tampa, Florida working in real estate appraisal.  

While we have always admired Greg and Lesa's use of outdoor settings along the Indian River, and our earlier family portraits were taken in the Daniel's studio, the choice of setting for our new portrait was very important.  After going through a traumatic four years of reconstructing our home due to what could only be described as a "perfect storm" of errors in the original construction, it felt that celebrating our survival and returning to our home with a portrait was fitting.  In the future, wherever we might be, to be able to look at our family in this setting will remind us that home truly is where your heart is."

"Gregory and Lesa helped us capture the perfect moment before the girls were going off to colleges. They helped us pick the ideal location at our new home. From the first visit with them to the final hanging of the portraits, they were sincerely helpful throughout the process. We can’t say enough of this wonderful addition to our new home. Thank you, Greg, and Lesa."

“For the past 30 years, we have trusted Gregory and Lesa Daniel to capture the most cherished moments of our family’s journey. Gregory photographed our children, Cara and Cory, at the same ages as our granddaughters, Charlie and CeCe, showcasing his timeless and unmatched artistry. From the very beginning, their dynamic partnership and attention to detail have made every experience truly exceptional. We are beyond grateful for the newest addition to our collection, a portrait we will treasure for generations to come.”