Kova Glades · Everglades
Everglades Airboat Photo Session
A river of grass to the horizon, huge skies and you at the center. A licensed operator drives the airboat; we design the session and photograph you.
Pricing on request · the airboat fee is listed separately in your quote
What you get
A Wild Session, Planned Down to the Detail
- Session design: concept, looks, best light and shot list
- Private airboat ride with a licensed operator: to be confirmed
- Portraits on the stopped airboat and at the operator's dock
- Hair and makeup by our team, designed for wind and humidity
- Coordination with the operator: booking, forms and timing
- Sneak peek within to be confirmed and private online gallery within to be confirmed
The airboat is run by a licensed operator, with its own insurance and liability waiver. Kova never drives or captains.
How it works
How We Organize Your Everglades Session
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1 · Get your quote online
Choose Kova Glades in the quote builder and tell us the occasion and how many people are coming.
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2 · We design the session
We choose the season, the best time for light and the looks, and send your quote with the operator's fee listed separately.
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3 · We book with the operator
A licensed airboat operator runs the ride under its own license, insurance and liability waiver. For minors, a parent or guardian signs.
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4 · Your day
Hair and makeup, the operator's safety briefing, the ride and portraits with the airboat stopped.
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5 · Your photos
Sneak peek within to be confirmed and your private online gallery within to be confirmed.
Who it's for
For Lovers of Nature and the Unexpected
Ideal for
- Engagements and couples sessions with a one-of-a-kind backdrop
- Families who want a shared adventure
- Personal portraits and fashion editorials
- Quinceañeras and Sweet 16s looking for something unexpected, with their parents
Requirements
- Minimum age and number of passengers per the operator's rules; we send them with your quote
- Minors: signature and presence of a parent or guardian for the entire ride
- Be comfortable with noise, wind and sun; an airboat is thrilling and loud
- During pregnancy, only with your doctor's OK and within the operator's rules
When to go
Choose the Right Season
We recommend the cooler, drier months, roughly November through April: less heat, less humidity and fewer mosquitoes.
- We schedule early morning or late afternoon to avoid the strongest sun
- Bring insect repellent; we apply it away from the dress and after makeup
- Water, sunscreen and sunglasses on a strap, always
- In the summer months a session is possible, but shorter and with more breaks
What to wear
Elegance That Stands Up to the Wind
For the photos
- Earth tones, white, cream, olive or a deep red contrast beautifully with the grass
- Flowing dresses for portraits with the airboat stopped; during the ride, fabric stays gathered
- Wear your own outfit or a dress from our collection; we'll recommend the right one
Practical tips
- No veils, hats or loose accessories during the ride: the wind is strong
- Closed, flat shoes for the dock; switch to your photo shoes right before posing
- Hair pinned up or braided; our team styles it for the wind
Safety & wildlife
We Respect the Place and Those Who Live There
The Everglades are home to alligators, birds and other wildlife. These rules protect your family and the animals.
- A licensed operator drives the airboat; Kova never drives or captains
- Everyone stays seated while the airboat is moving; we only pose when it's stopped
- Wear the hearing protection the operator provides or recommends
- Hands, feet and clothing inside the airboat at all times
- We never feed, touch or approach alligators or any other wildlife
- We keep our distance and photograph wildlife with a long lens, never chasing it
- No one steps off the airboat or into the water
- With lightning, extreme heat or strong wind, the operator decides and we reschedule
Pricing
Clear Pricing, No Surprises
Kova Glades
Session design, hair and makeup, photography during the ride and at the dock, and private gallery. Pricing on request.
The private airboat fee is set by the operator and listed separately in your quote. to be confirmed
The Kova Promise covers the photography, not the ride or other operator activities. See terms → Kova Promise terms
Combine it
More Nature, More Story
Everglades National Park
Add walking portraits on the park's trails, at a safe distance from wildlife.
Biscayne National Park
Another South Miami landscape: bay, mangroves and open horizons.
Kova Classic
A classic car parked along the road for a vintage road-trip look.
Kova Film
35mm film and instant photos for a keepsake with adventure-worthy texture.
Some locations require a reservation or permit; we confirm the current rules and coordinate it when you book.
Frequently asked questions
Can children and minors come along?
Will we see alligators?
What's the best time of year?
Can I wear a long dress on the airboat?
What if it rains or storms?
Who drives the airboat?
Your Story, in Florida's Wildest Landscape
Get a quote in minutes or message us: we'll help you choose the season, the time and the looks.