I highly recommend Rachel she's done multiple photo sessions for my family. We're a big group…read morefamily of 6 and she done my extended family too. Never disappointed with her work. She's great with picking good angles to make you look you best too. She great to work with and just genuinely a kind person.

We used Rachel for our newborn photos in 2021 and have gone back for a smash cake session, and two…read moreholiday mini sessions! We plan on using her again for our next newborn shoot and family photos! She's professional and we get so many compliments on her photos! Great with the littles too!

I had professional headshots taken here and was so impressed!…read more Terri and Kelly made me feel so comfortable and got my real smile to come out during the shoot! The process was easy and they gave me their honest opinion, helping me to select the PERFECT PICTURE! Thank you ladies! If you need portraits, indoor or out, you must go to the best!

Make an appointment! Arrive on time and be ready to smile a lot and take some great pictures! The…read moreprices were a little higher than what I expected but the quality of the pictures were amazing! I recommend going having an idea of the shots you'd like and possible background options if you're doing an in studio photoshoot! Happy with my selections and will be back to take Christmas photos! They have beautiful seasonal backgrounds they create as the seasons change and from what I've been told, an actual Santa Claus will be there for a limited time for photo shoots in the upcoming months.

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.

Stacy is amazingly kind, funny, and absolutely phenomenal at what she does. She captures the true…read morepersonality of your family and I love seeing how she has captured everyone's own unique quirk. I highly recommend!

Stacy is the best photographer I have ever encountered. She did my maternity and newborn photos…read moreand all I can say is WOW!! The photos blew me away they were so beautiful. Everyone who saw my photos complimented them with how amazing they turned out. Stacey knew how to capture the moment and put it on film. She is a wonderful person who made working with her so enjoyable and relaxing. I would highly recommend Stacy to anyone needing a photographer. She really is the BEST and I am so lucky to have found her.

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.

BEWARE: DO YOUR RESEARCH! Hour session $375.00…read moreDOES NOT INCLUDE ANYTHING but taking photos. It is $2100.00 MORE for her to give you the disk with your family images so you can make prints or $225.00 for EACH high resolution image. READ ALL THE FINE PRINT: Maria OWNS the photos they are NEVER yours you have to buy them from her!! At outrageous prices!!! Here is Our experience: Maria Scott Photography uses Bay Photo online and has a 300% mark up we wanted a photo on metal Maria charges $980.00 for this one split photo!!!! Bay photo price online is $220.00 ( FYI: you do not need to be a photographer to order from Bay Photo) That is a $760.00 PROFIT on just one! Because I called her out she lowered price to $406.04 but then proceeded to raise the price on the others. She quoted 75.00 each but when invoiced I was charged 84.00 Each. Again you can buy these yourself online at Bay Photo for 22.00 each. But Maria will not release your pictures to you! It's insane! I have found out since then that there are many amazing photographers in Clearwater Florida who do photos at Honeymoon Island and their price of $375.00-450.00 INCLUDES ALL YOUR HIGH RESOLUTION IMAGES!!!!! This was a VERY Disappointing experience Not only the 300% mark up Maria Scott Photography charges to print only 4 photos. The fact that she holds your family memories hostage so you have no other choice then to pay these astronomical prices!!!!!

Maria was awesome. She went above and beyond for me and even rescheduled my appointment to later…read morein the day just hours before my appointment. Her office is very nice and she is very professional. My pictures were perfect and were delivered to me finished less than 24 hours after. Highly recommend and will be using her again in the future.

To get this out of the way I have to say their photos are gorgeous and if that is all that matters…read moreyou will be happy with their services. Their way of treating people though made for a really struggle working with them. It's taken a while to write this review because I had such a bad experience. They lied to me multiple times. The female photographer talked down to me, like she was better than me consistently. Not how you want to feel or be treated on your special day (or any day really). Very disappointed with the experience I had with them as a whole not matter how their photos turned out.

Becky and Summer are the absolute best! They did my wedding photos during and after. They…read morediscussed with us ahead of time which family portraits we wanted so that it didn't take forever and they took charge and told everyone what poses to do. I've been in too many weddings where the photos are so unorganized and you end up wasting way too much time doing them. Not only are they awesome and great to work with, but the pictures came out soooo good and in only 3 weeks!!! I can't say enough good about them!

Our adult children arranged a family photo shoot on Ft Myers beach as a gift for us and their…read moregrandparents. Annie was very helpful with setting up the time and place. She was on time and prepared. Annie said several times that she was willing to take any individual and group shots we wanted. She would also pause to fix hair (important on a windy beach!), adjust clothing and make suggestions for poses. Our granddaughter is 1 year old and she was patient and broke up the shots she was in, so she didn't get cranky. We got our pictures back this week and they are stunning! I would 100% recommend Annie and Black Pineapple Photography.

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".