Noeli Almeyda-Toledo | Photographer

This past Sunday was my 35th birthday and in the spirit of that, and having some new faces here (welcome!!🥹) I thought I’d share a little more about myself✨ I’m Noeli, I was born in Puerto Rico but have lived in Florida for most of my life. Though I grew up here, my spirit feels deeply connected to our island, soaking up the Taino sun, watching horses graze in the luscious fields of the mountains, being with my family, and drinking large amounts of fresh passion fruit juice (to list a few). I’ve been married to my husband and best friend, Les for two years now and we’ve been together for a total of 10. To say Les is a special person would be selling him short. He is a constant reminder to me of all the joy life can hold and because of that, he reminds me to never let myself play small- and chase every hope and dream. His steady love and believing in me has changed my life for the better. We have two pups, sweet Orson and our little Mia, but not a day goes by that we don’t miss our old boy, Copper and our honey girl, Riley. My family and friends mean the world to me. They are incredible forces who inspire me and I feel so privileged to be loved by the wonderful people they all are. I’ve spent the last 15 years of my life being a formally trained chef with a deep love of nourishing food. I’ve been passionate about both food and photography from a young age but over time- I felt a greater calling to get behind the lense professionally. Expressing myself creatively, sitting in community and being of service are big pillars for me. Ensuring others feel cared for and helping them see the magic they hold are parts of this role that I hold so dear. I think taking pictures is such a sacred way of slowing down time, of memorializing special moments big and small. I can’t believe I get to do this as my job and I’m so grateful you’re here, I hope you continue to find reasons to stay and follow along on this new journey with me. Pictured are some little glimmers along the way 💫

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms and mother figures💌🌷 To those with us and those whose memories we keep alive in recipes, perfumes, traditions, photographs, and learned practices. To the ones who answer the call no matter the time, whose devotion and attention to detail seem limitless. And to those carrying complicated feelings today too, those grieving mothers, grieving children, longing to become mothers, navigating distance, loss, or redefining what motherhood means to them. There is space for all of it here. I’ve learned through observing the many moms in my life, and especially my own mami- Motherhood comes not only in birth, but in showing up again and again, sometimes many times, when no one is watching. It is sacrifice without keeping score, care without condition, a love that stretches itself thinner and thinner just to make room for someone else to grow. It lives within abuelas and stepmoms, tias and sisters, best friends and mentors. In foster mothers, chosen family, and anyone who has ever protected a softer thing with their own hands. Today is for the ones who gave pieces of themselves so others could become whole. For the ones longing to mother, grieving motherhood, surviving motherhood, and redefining it every day. A love like this echoes across oceans and lifetimes. A safe haven to return to. I feel deep gratitude to all the moms I know and especially to the ones who have allowed me the privilege of capturing them at every part of their journey through motherhood. To me, these women are endlessly inspiring 💐

Simone pt 2. Headshots, but make them ✨you✨. What an honor it was to take these photos with Simone as she celebrated this new chapter. Can we take a moment to collectively cherish this blazer that belonged to her grandmother? Family heirloom clothing is so special. The stories each article tells and continues to be a part of over time holds so much magic. Thank you @themonroeorlando for being a delicious, stunning Orlando third space.

The Roth’s From giant friend dinners and travels together, to watching them get married, and now have their sweet boy. From late night laughter to quiet early morning giggles. My heart is so full witnessing these two in every stage of life. To know and love humans with such loyal, steady hearts is a gift. To photograph them being themselves in their home with their perfect, precious little one was truly a highlight of my career. In home sessions are so special, they capture the light and soul of a home, they celebrate a sacred season in your life. To many more moments like this ✨

Sheena ✨ Celebrating yourself should look and feel however brings you the most joy and helps you really sink into how special this act really is. All your milestones, triumphs, and self love compiled into one moment of fun. Celebrating my sweet Sheen’s 40th birthday was just as much a gift for me as it was a fun shoot for her. I love these photos, and all the laughter they came with, so very much. Cheers to applauding the blessing of a new decade and never letting it hold you back from being you. 🦄

A morning spent walking around and admiring Rollins. One of my favorite parts of taking photos around town is how much it can romanticize views you or others have seen countless times, but in that moment, it feels different, new, inspiring. On foot with my camera is one of my favorite ways to exist and I feel so lucky for all the ways that simple act brings me peace.

Happy earth day🌎✨ Cherishing all the breath taking moments and little noticings I’ve been gifted by this beautiful planet 🌞 earth day, nature, flowers, ocean, mountians, photography, photographer, fujifilm

Still can’t believe this is my job😭 what a fun shoot this was with my girl, Kels. So much more to share from this little session, but couldn’t resist a little behind the scenes. Capturing people in their element is such a treat✨ #behindthescenes #photographer #photoshootideas #photography #orlandophotographer

Kelsey ✨ A girl with her favorite beer and her favorite board. Something I loved about this session was how deeply Kelsey it all felt. We did multiple looks and styles all in her home under the theme of “hot mom”, each one feeling like a different layer of her. From skateboarding in her dad’s childhood overalls, to listening to records in the living room, to jumping around and dancing to Olivia Rodrigo by the pool- every moment felt like her just sharing pieces of her story. That’s what I hope personal, lifestyle sessions can do. Allow people to freely express themselves as they are. However that may be. I can’t wait to share more of this shoot, but this segment holds a special place in my heart. Maybe it’s because my younger self who thrived off band tees, the movie Grind, and my Adio skate shoes just loves seeing girls shredding in any capacity. Either way- she’s a pretty cool mom. #photoshoot #photographer #photoshootideas #girlswhoskate #portrait

A little behind the scenes from Kala and I’s summery Bronco photoshoot. There’s a peaceful freedom in vintage cars that I cherish so greatly. #fordbronco #behindthelens #behindthescenes #vintagecar #photographer @ford @fordbronco @eddiebauer

Kala and her Big Red Bronco, a match made in heaven. The warmth you feel in these photos is just a small piece of the warmth you feel when around Kala. A free spirit with a love of things that hold history, a feeling like summertime and fresh honey. Hers was a shoot I truly fell in love with. More girls and their cars please, this was the best day.🌼🍒🫏🌾🌊

When a girl who was raised to love cars gets a FujiFilm☺️