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!

Jina of Ember and Earth Photography met us at Siesta Beach May 10, 2024 for a photo session at…read moresunset. She is an outstanding photographer and we are very pleased with the results which we received promptly in two weeks. The entire session took only an hour. She was very professional and managed our two little grandkids who were past bedtime like a champ. Our entire family felt very comfortable with her and it showed in the results. We recommend this photographer in the highest terms if you are in the Sarasota area.

Jina did a great job! She is professional and personable. Made this photo shoot an easy process…read moreand made me comfortable. I enjoyed her and her assistant Alex. She will do well with all types of shoots including beach, family, weddings, you name it. She is your person! Highly recommend.

We couldn't have asked for a better wedding photographer than Scott…read more We were struggling to find a photographer who's style we both liked. Choosing a photographer for your wedding is one of the most difficult parts of planning. They are an integral part of your day and you will spend a lot of time with them, and you want to get photos you'll love to look back on the rest of your life. We were really hoping to find someone who we felt comfortable with and who was skilled and captured beautiful photos. We also knew we needed someone who wasn't afraid to take charge of the wedding party and family to get the pictures done well, all while making everyone feel comfortable. In meeting with other options, we typically found that we either liked the pictures but struggled with the personality, or liked the personality but the pictures weren't great. Luckily, we found exactly what we were looking for with Scott. From our first intro call, it already felt like Scott was an old friend. We booked him for the wedding and added an engagement shoot as well. We didn't "need" engagement pictures, but were so glad we did the session as it gave us a chance to work with Scott before the wedding day, and the session went so well that it made us feel at ease knowing we made the right choice in photographer. Scott was so open to hearing our ideas, trying out different shots and locations and just seeing what we liked! It was clear he was very skilled. He would explain the lighting and other differences in why we may or may not like pictures in a spot we would recommend (but then he would still take the picture to show us - and he was always right about whether we were going to like it or not!). Come wedding day, Scott fit right in. All of our guests loved him. He always had a smile on his face and made everyone feel at ease. We had also separately hired a videographer, and Scott worked seamlessly with him, even though they had never met before that day. We also couldn't believe how quickly we received our pictures. It wasn't required in our contract, but Scott got us our photos within 2 weeks after the wedding. It made it so special to get to see all of the pictures and relive our special day so soon after the wedding, while all the memories were still fresh. The pictures are simply beautiful. Everyone loves them, and we are so happy with the result. We've included just a few pictures for reference (but we received over a thousand pictures in the whole album!). If we can convince Scott to cover any other types of events, we would certainly hire him again any chance we got.

Working with Terra Lynn was amazing from start to finish! We booked a photo session for my…read moredaughters senior portraits and couldn't be happier with the results. Terra Lynn's attention to detail was fantastic. We started with a very detailed conference call providing details of what to expect, what to bring, and how to prepare. We knew from the first conversation we were in good hands. Once at the location, Terra Lynn greeted us with wonderful enthusiasm which really helped my daughter to relax and enjoy herself during the session. The photos were taken at the perfect time of day and Terra Lynn worked various angles and shots to capture the light and get the best outcome. After we wrapped up, Terra Lynn surprised us to a delicious and healthy assortment of snacks and water! Soon after the photo shoot, we gathered to view the amazing photos. They were truly all spectacular! We have such an assortment to chose from for portraits, thank you cards, graduation announcements. Thank you Terra Lynn for the amazing experience and the fantastic photos!

My daughter had a very joyous and beautiful wedding ceremony on the beach in the Resort of Longboat…read moreKey despite the fact that the services provided by the Swanky Soiree were substandard and disappointing. The audio system didn't work during the ceremony, there was very poor coordination (or none) and team work between the Wedding Planner (Swanky Soiree), the Resort and the Videographer and photographer. In the end everybody was blaming each other. I would nor recommend Swanky Soiree for future events, Hannah Poczter

Being from out of town, My daughter and I interviewed 3 different wedding planners. Christina,…read moreStefanie and team made us feel the most comfortable with regards to our needs and budget planning. They were superb from the very beginning in terms of a full service wedding planning company. We always felt listened to and we were given great advice in terms of vendors for our venue at the Ringling museum. Christina worked with us on every detail and provided above and beyond assistance with the planning, coordination and execution of not only the wedding but our welcome dinner the night before. Their management of the wedding reception gave us a sense of relief that we could truly enjoy every last minute of the event. Additionally, their management of all the vendors and payments helped make things flow so smoothly. We definitely recommend Swanky Soirée for your full service wedding planning.

Hi all!. I just want to share with the group a disturbing encounter I had with a peer of ours…read more Stephanie Newkirk (or Stephanie Cochrane as she also goes by) and I connected on a Tampa photography board. I had arranged to do a very special shoot with her to celebrate my six months sobriety after 14 years of battling alcoholism. We did the shoot on a Tuesday and she assured me that photographs would be ready within 24 to 48 hours. During this time she made me sign a waiver, and she also put together an extensive list of questions that she would like me to do for HER photography business vlog about MY sobriety. She gave me homework! After five days, the images were still not ready and when she finally sent me the gallery -- the images were marked with "PROOF" ALL OVER THEM (the shoot was unpaid for both of us and a trade for talent). I have done countless TFPs at this point with many photographers and though they use stamps and things to ensure that their work is given due credit (as is only right) they do not make it a habit of destroying images from the viewer let alone the model in the creative process. This shoot was so VERY important to me and obviously was very sentimental. She knew my sobervesary was on a Thursday (and I have no problem with being patient), photoshoot was on a Tuesday and still the following Monday she is holding my images hostage. She insisted upon a phone call to which she told me that this was her process and that she would destroy the images rather than go back-and-forth with me. As a person with autism and ADHD, it's very hard for me to see past imperfections and small details. When I asked her to do this, she was completely adamant that she would not accommodate my request. I still have not been in receipt of any of the images and I refuse to beg for them anymore as it's not only demeaning, but it's very hurtful to think that art that you created -- and that you put more than decade into actually accomplishing) -- someone would just take away for no reason other than just be hurtful. Because what other motive is there for even making such a threat? I thought that I would come forward with this because as I've worked with so many great artists collaborators in the community, this seems to go against everything that we stand for. From I've observed, this is a place for creative expression and not one person I've met seems in the habit of stealing, being underhanded and trying to pass off work as not their own. Now, maybe that's just my experience but I haven't seen that. We work together and make these so that we can express, and I just feel really taken advantage of and disappointed. So I come to the group and I also want to ensure that no one ever has to work with this photographer again. Because if she will destroy my six month sobriety photo shoot what does this woman hold sacred?

Stephanie was super fun to shoot under...she was simple with everything, a jokester, and even…read moreprovided a pop-up change tent. I left the new experience she gave me with greater confidence and just wanting to continue new things.

Last night was my son's wedding at the Ringling Museum. My (now) in-laws had chosen Taylored…read moreAffairs as the wedding planners. Jules was the coordinator and she did an amazing job! I cannot say enough how well planned, thought out, and seamless the entire evening was. Kudos to her and Taylored Affairs! Although I was not involved in selecting them, seeing the result last night of their efforts, I would absolutely recommend them for your event!

Taylored Affairs created the most amazing atmosphere for a baby shower! From the gorgeously…read morearranged grazing table with colorful and delicious foods decorated with seasonal flowers and fall gourds, to the Oh Baby! backdrop for the mommy- and daddy-to-be photo shoots with friends and family--every detail was perfectly planned and presented. The decorations nicely fit the venue and were placed exactly right for flow and to accommodate all 30+ guests. The personalized cookies and the spectacular 6-layer strawberry shortcake cake were delicious. Anna partners with experienced photographers, caterers, and other professionals--but her touch is what makes each event exceptional! We attended a wedding that she planned and presented and it was the best wedding ever--it was "tailored/taylored" to the couple's style and personalities. Anna is friendly, dependable, and gives attention to each detail from start to finish. Definitely will use Taylored Affairs for every event in the future!