it is difficult for me to offer even one star for this service. My family was recently blessed to…read morehave five generations. Due to the fact that I have mobility issues, four of my family members took time from work and traveled thousands of miles so we could capture five generation photos. I hired Black Pineapple Photography to capture the photos. We were to receive our digital photos approximately two to three weeks after the shoot. What I received two weeks later was an email from Liz, proprietor of Black Pineapple Photography. The email stated that my money had been refunded and the photos from our family shoot were permanently lost. WHAT? LOST? An email, not even the courtesy of a phone call or any explanation as to what had occurred. You can imagine the disappointment my family members and I experienced. Two days after the receipt of the email and after my granddaughter called Liz and complained I received a phone call with an explanation. Apparently the photographer, who took the pictures, did not change the SIM card following our shoot and shot another event over our session. Beware, as that photographer still is used by this company. There is no way to recover the photos. This error, the lost employment time, air fare, lodging and car rental expenses were great. Needless to say we cannot capture this time again or recoupe the expenses. "Beware of Black Pineapple Photography".

If you take the chance of using this photographer make sure you do not allow them to assign you to…read more"Claudia" Unfortunately she was careless and "lost" our 5 generation photos and didn't even have the decency to let us know herself or any kind of apology nothing. She left it to the owner of the company Elizabeth to have to handle her negligence. I am giving 2 stars ONLY because I do believe Elizabeth was profoundly apologetic and did attempt to recover the photos. Unfortunately a company is only as good as the employees you have working for you and having Claudia there is not it. Beware if you actually want your photos after they are taken.

Liz was 10000% the best choice for our family photos!!! There are lots of photographers in the…read morearea, but I loved the naturalness and ease of her photos, so we picked her. When we finally met on the beach for the photos, she was extremely professional but also relaxed and easygoing. She was great with my kids and totally met them where they were. I can't believe how many amazing shots we got from our mini-shoot. They are treasures and we will cherish them. I can't recommend Liz more highly!

From the owner: Sarasota's Lifestyle photographer…read more My style is fun, bold, emotional, very relaxed and connected. I love capturing the raw emotions unfolding in front of my lens, the beautiful connections between my clients, the giggles, and all the feelings in between! I specialize in Elopements, small wedding, Boudoir, Maternity, Births, newborns, Children, Seniors & families. I am a Storyteller, I use a Lifestyle approach to my Photography, located in Florida, I serve the Sarasota, Siesta Key, Anna Maria Island, Venice and beyond! what cha waiting for? Contact me today and lets create some magic!

Amy was wonderful and her photos are beautiful. We were very pleased with the photos she did of…read moreour family gathering at the beach!

Amy came to our beach house and took pictures during the twilight hour. They came out more…read morebeautiful than I imagined!!! She set up a package specific to my request. It was obvious when we were taking the pictures that she knew exactly what light and direction worked best and she was quick because we were working with a tired 3 and 5 year old. She took lots of pictures to offer in proofs for me to choose from! She was very communicative and the proofs came to me via email in a week. I like that she offers digital download because some still offer prints only. Definitely recommend x100!!

Gerardo has helped us many times, from product photography, videos of products and events, to new…read moreprofile photos and family photos. He truly makes sure we are happy with every detail and makes it fun. Thank you Gerardo!!

Gerardo is fantastic! He takes the time to understand exactly what you are looking for and to help…read moreyou prepare perfectly for your session. He's got great fashion advice, so you look your best in your photos. His eye for how color and texture show up on film is magic! And he's fun Highly recommend!!

We had a family photo session on the boardwalk and beaches of Fort Meyers Florida. Alex was…read morewonderful with communication leading up to the session and was prompt and prepared when arriving. We had a party of six and he took time with each individual person and couples to make sure every possible moment was captured. We were able to take photos on the boardwalk as well as on the beach providing a wonderful mix of environments! Very talented and professional! Photos ended up looking great!

Had a great experience using Still Nation for some family beach photographs. They were very…read moreresponsive and organized with the pre-planning and everything day of went super smooth. Even though the weather wasn't ideal on the day of the shoot, we were able to get plenty of amazing photos that we'll cherish forever. Can't recommend Alex and Angela enough!

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.

Crist and Hannah from We The Blackwells are so awesome and fun!! They are down-to-Earth people that…read moreput out a great vibe. We are so happy that we had them do the photography and videography for our wedding! They keep the mood light while at the same time keeping the work professional. We The Blackwells were so easy to work with and the pictures turned out better than we could have hoped. We sent them inspo pics ahead of time for the aesthetic we were going for and they knocked it out of the park. Communication with them was perfect from the moment we reached out to them to inquire about their services. I highly recommend reaching out to We The Blackwells for your photography and videography needs!

We had the pleasure of having Crist and his team as our photographers for our engagement shoot and…read moreour wedding along with being the videographers as well! Crist made my husband and I feel so confident in front of the camera. To say we were in awe of the results is an understatement. They were extremely communicative and put mine and my husband's requests and needs before anyone else's in the moments of craziness. I cannot recommend them enough!

I had been meaning to get some professional headshots done for years and am so glad I found Jola at…read moreEvoke Studio. She made the experience so much more comfortable and I had a lot of fun. She took a ton of shots, helped me narrow them down and I came away with two fantastic enhanced photos. I've gotten a ton of compliments on them at work and am so grateful. Jola is fantastic and I highly recommend her services.

My wife and I just had our business headshots redone by Jola Bremmer at her beautiful studio in…read moredowntown Sarasota. It was our first time meeting Jola in person - and she made us feel very comfortable. She prepped us with some excellent suggestions ahead of time (including wardrobe suggestions, etc) - so we were prepared. Jola works with an excellent makeup artist too, who did my wife's makeup and deshined my bald head. :) Jola covers things you wouldn't think of unless you were a true professional, as Jola is. Jola is also a very nice person - and she made the process fun for us too. We highly recommend Jola Bremmer of Evoke Studio every chance we get!