Amanda was our photographer for our wedding 11/11 @ Sunset, Reddington Beach. Professional all the…read moreway. Her patience to get *the shot* was great. We shot off Fireworks too after the ceremony for an added celebration *Bang*. She captured us sitting & standing watching the show. Not an easy task. All about timing and Amanda nailed it. Pricing was extremely reasonable and she spent solid 2hrs w/us- We haven't purchased our photos as of yet. Maybe I should of waited to write this until so, but I have complete faith by watching her in action and the care she took, free hand & tripod. Having Amanda was truly wonderful. Thank you for everything again!

Amanda was amazing to work with from the first consultation.! We were planning a 95th…read moreBirthday/Family Reunion with 13 great grandchildren, 9 age 5 and under. Amanda was able to gather all the different families and little ones for beautiful beach shots and then followed us inside for an hour of group and candid shots. The photos were edited and available for all of us within 10 days. I highly recommend Amanda for your event!

LOOK NO FURTHER!!! She is the best photographer ever!!! I'm so grateful our paths crossed because…read morethe photos she has taken of our family are truly priceless and we cherish them. She's the best photographer we've ever had hands down! Besides her completely brilliant photography skills Emily happens to be the most genuine,authentic,kind and funny woman ever.

WOW!! Emily is amazing. Her photos are even better. I recently got some photos taken with her and…read morethey are stunning. I've been using the photos everywhere. Stop looking around and just go with Emily. Your Tinder game will thank you later.

I can't say enough great things about Carrie. Due to her professionalism and concern about my big…read moreday everything went so smoothly. She was available by email, phone and even in person whenever I had questions. She also gave me great recommendations on all aspects of my wedding. She has such a great personality which made working with her so comfortable. She has a calm spirit and treats you like a friend who wants your wedding day to be as special as you hope it to be. Regarding her photographer, priceless. Such beautiful work! I love my pictures! All my family and friends were as impressed as I was. She is truly an artist. The only picture we posed for were family portraits all the others were candid and really illustrated the happiness and joy of our wedding. Her photos told the story well. I highly recommend Carrie.

Carrie does an amazing job. My wife and I were married in October. After an extensive search for…read morephotographers (by far our single hardest vendor search) we found Carrie. We were both impressed with how different her photography was from the standard fare we had seen from so many others. Our engagement shoot only confirmed our belief in her talent. Not only are her and her husband, Hank, a talented team, but a true pleasure to work with. Our wedding day went off without a hitch and they both had a lot to do with that. Their calm demeanor and professionalism shone through and the end result was a series of phenomal photos. We look forward to working with Carrie again. When my wife turns 30, she'll be back to shoot the party!

Needed to bite the bullet and renew my US Passport. Went to Walgreens and omg the Photos were…read morehorrible! So bad that I couldn't deal with looking at for 10 years - let alone showing other countries' customs agents everytime I travel. The real likelihood that my photos would get rejected as well made me decide to see about getting a professional photographer to take them. I didn't even care about cost at that point - I just wanted pictures that met the requirements and looked like me. Kevin was quick to reply to my emails about his studio services and suggested I made an appointment which I did for the following afternoon. I showed up at my appointment time, Kevin let me in and apologized for finishing up with a walk-in. No big deal. After only about 2-3 minutes he was ready for me. Let me check myself in a floor mirror first, walked me into his studio, made me feel at ease with his personable and relaxed photog chat got a few shots done in less than 3 minutes. We looked at them and selected the best one - honestly except for the one I shut my eyes on all of them were very good. He printed them, I paid him. Chatted a couple minutes and I was out the door with great passport and CCW photos. The price was almost identical to Walgreens and I looked like me - not an angry old woman with raccoon eyes and a chip on her shoulder (not even close to what I look like in real life!). I was so happy I've showed everyone my photo and everyone is jealous they didn't think of that for theirs! Lol. I will definitely recommend Kevin Newsome Studios for your passport, visa, permit photos - don't try to be slick and go for A cheapy place that doesn't know their stuff and risk hating your photos or worse having them rejected by the State Department. Call Kevin, get a pro to take them - you will be as happy as I am. I may even be calling him soon for portrait session. OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL & ARTIST.

We needed several passport sets in various sizes and so we made an appointment with Kevin. We…read morearrived at the studio and were immediately impressed. Kevin was knowledgeable, professional, and courteous and got right to work. We were in and out in less than 15 minutes. We had to have pictures taken of our infant and he knew exactly what we needed to do. The pictures came out beautifully! We're so happy with the results and the overall experience, we'll be booking again soon for family pictures!

I chose Rachel as my photographer because the pictures on Instagram looked beautiful especially…read moreloved the hammock photo- that specific photo didn't work out for me though lol. For the price of over a thousands dollars I wish I was able to get all the pictures that were taken but the package I chose only allowed 20 photos. Again, I made that choice to use her as a photographer even though I knew the prices. On the day of my session, only Rachel was present - no assistant . I am not sure if this is a typical thing or not but I've read that her assistant has been present during other photo shoots. The pictures after edits came out beautiful and I was happy with the majority of the pictures. One picture my thigh was extremely photoshopped to seem smaller but did appreciate all the bumps on my thighs being smoothed out. I don't regret doing the photo shoot because I have beautiful pictures that captured my pregnancy journey and this is going to be my one and only child. Prior to the session, Rachel made sure to let me know when I needed a break... At first I thought I could push through but I needed multiple breaks and Rachel has snacks and water handy. My mom and the father were included in the shoots and Rachel helped with poses for each pic. I think that Rachel picked up that the hammock shoot was not all coming together as what I had in mind so she did offer me an alternative look to use which came out great. She ensured that different poses were completed during the session. Rachel even took a picture of my mom solo which she didn't have to and it was a beautiful picture. Rachel has a closet of beautiful dresses and materials to choose from.

Updating now that I've also done newborn photos with Rachel…read more There are two reasons I'm taking away a star. I'm still a fan of Rachel (hence the Yay, I'm a Fan rating), but I also could see going with another photographer. First, she isn't super responsive in communication. There were a couple of times I had to both email and text her to get a response. One time she said she thought she emailed me back and didn't (these things happen), another time she had gotten into a car wreck earlier in the week, another she had surgery...I understand that these are all valid excuses, but they really started to add up. I'm type A and I like hearing back in a prompt manner so this took away from the experience a bit. Second, she doesn't have many props for her newborn photoshoot. I saw other people's photos where their babies are surrounded by things (like flowers.) Hers were mainly the baby and like a bucket (which is still super cute, but I also love when the babies are surround by things which add more depth to the photos.) One area where she really excels are her composite photos. She does a couple where the baby is superimposed on a backdrop. They are super unique and I love my Yoshi and bunny photos. I would choose this over props ten times over. I wish we had more family pictures, but that is a personal preference. We got tons of cute baby photos but not that many family ones. It seemed to be kind of tacked on the end. Overall, I love my pictures. I would definitely go with her again for newborn and maternity, but for just every day family pictures where there isn't as much creativity, I think my OCD nature would rather choose someone else.

Very professional. Specializes in prego and newborn shots. Outdoor for parents to be where natural…read morelight captures the baby bump by the water, forest, or prairie. I wanted a thorn of crowns for my wife but she went with flowers instead. Kelly K also had wardrobe options. The newborn shoot is at her studio. Apart from having to dig to find the bags of cheetos in her snack box, I was very impressed. Beverages are also provided. She is a consummate pro and can turn your babe into a model. Fortunately our daughter is blessed with my good looks, but others may need more help. Highly recommend.

Kelly did our family and newborn photos when our daughter was 10 days old (in December). She was…read moreeasy to work with, as always, and worked with our schedule to get us in the studio right before the holidays. She provided us a questionnaire before hand to get an idea of what we were looking for and also a very helpful tip sheet. Our daughter was so calm and Kelly truly is a baby whisperer! Once again, I used a dress from her client closet and she provided the swaddles and headpieces. I'm absolutely in love with the way our photos turned out! We also opted to use fresh flowers in the photos and she found the most gorgeous peonies and tulips I've ever seen!! Kelly has since relocated to another studio close by and the new location is even better!! We will definitely be using her for all of our children and milestone pictures in the future.

The studio has such a relaxed, friendly vibe that you immediately forget you're about to be…read morephotographed. The photographer is incredibly patient and professional, yet makes the session feel fun and natural -- no stiff poses, no "say cheese" nonsense. The photos themselves are amazing. Every shot captures genuine smiles and personality, whether it's a family session, a beach backdrop, or just everyday moments. You leave with images that look effortless but feel full of character. From start to finish, the experience is smooth and enjoyable. The staff make you feel comfortable, guide you through poses naturally, and ensure the end result is something you'll actually want to display. Highly recommend for anyone wanting professional photos without the awkwardness of a traditional studio.

I cannot emphasize enough the photographic skill and creativity of Richel Lavette. I recently…read morehosted a once-in-a-lifetime fraternity "Chartering" event that included both an early afternoon initiation, as well as a 190 person celebratory banquet including dinner, numerous guest speakers and awards to be presented. She handled both events professionally and with a great eye for framing, lighting and spontaneity. Richel Lavette is the consummate professional photographer. Her skill set includes image set up, proper lighting, images that tell a story, taking charge of large group photos with incredible tact, and looking for the small details that make a good image even better. Ms. Lavette can see what others do not. Her experience, and speed in finding the right images tell an unparalleled story. She requires initial input from the client, and once she understands the priorities, Richel can work independently with little to no supervision. But, beyond her obvious skills as a photographer, she has a strong work ethic and is always ready to capture a spontaneous moment that some photographers simply do not see. Her people skills are outstanding, and is always encouraging people to smile, and have fun while being photographed. Her greatest skills? The ability to listen, interpret, and deliver spectacular results. Lavette Photo Studios is an excellent photo studio, and I give Richel, and her studio my highest recommendations. She earned it.

After getting engaged, I had the daunting task of picking out all of our vendors…read more After countelss nights surfing the various wedding blogs, I stumbled upon Raquel Sergio Photography in the Style me Pretty site. Her work caught my attention becuase she had recently done a wedding at MY wedding venue....perfect! After meeting with her over a cup of coffee, I immediately fell in love with her spirit and her style (not to mention her price too). We contracted with Raquel and set up a date for our engagement pictures to be taken in Plant City, to go along with our vintage, shabby chic style. I was so happy with the finished product and the process was seamless, in fact, I kind of think my fiance actually started enjoying the session. We had a couple of funny moments, that we will remember forever. Raquel supplies you with a disk of the edited images, which is a huge $ savings! I'm really excited for my wedding and to see how great my pictures turn out.

It makes me very sad to write this review. I am a huge picture person. I have professional…read morephotographers in my family. We all love pictures. The pictures that Raquel Sergio did for my wedding were, in my opinion, and others that have seen the pictures, not very good at all and disappointing at best. The lighting is off in a lot of the pictures. There were major events/places during the wedding that they did NOT even take pictures of which was inexplicable and unacceptable: Mother of the groom coming down the aisle, ENTIRE cocktail hour, view from the catwalk at the museum (even though this is one of the best places to take pictures from, they did not take any). They also CUT family members out of pictures completely. We only have one picture of my husband's entire family and she completely cut off 2 people from both ends. So now we will never have a complete family picture. Many shots were blurry and she inexplicably did not position people correctly in pictures so that there are gaps between people in key pictures. Many of the pictures I would like to blow up but the picture quality is so bad that the pictures look grainy and extra blurry when I try to blow them up. I will only have one wedding day and I cannot tell you how unhappy I am with my photos. I am writing this review in order to save other brides from being as disappointed as I am about my pictures.

Ann was an amazing, thoughtful, funny, wonderful, extraordinary, efficient, and in all ways…read moredelightful wedding photographer. She managed our 40ish minutes of remaining sunlight after our ceremony with grace and ease and her jokes and encouragement helped keep our smiles genuine through all the poses and permutations of family members we had to run through. We also got several amazing candids from during the ceremony and a couple "pictures of pictures" while friends and family took advantage of the golden hour for selfies on the beach. If we could get married all over again, we'd make sure Ann would be there to capture the magic!

We hired Ann for my daughter's wedding on St. Pete Beach. Her pictures were spectacular! Many…read morephotographers can take pleasing pictures, but Ann was able to coax some wonderful expressions out of the bride and groom. She was entertaining and managed to capture the emotion of the day better than I could have dreamed. I can't recommend Ann Coffman Photography highly enough!