After finding Annika on my "explore" page years ago, I finally booked my own session! I had no idea…read morehow to pose for "sexy" photos, but she knows all the tricks. The more awkward a pose felt at the time, the better the photos came out! Annika has a calm and warm demeanor, which definitely helped balance my nervous energy going into the shoot. She also has a great system for narrowing down your photos and choosing your favorites! I was nervous I'd be too critical and only like a few, but I loved all of them!

Annika is truly the best at what she does. I've shot with her 4 times and it's amazing every…read more single. time! I've also shot boudoir with other photographers and while they're good, they just don't compare to Annika. She helps pose you in ways that make you look so good. The poses feel weird but when you see the photos you're just like "holy crap that's me?!" She also just puts you at ease. It can be a very intimidating thing to take the chance on a shoot like this but with Annika you don't have to feel that way! It's not scary at all! She has great energy, good vibes, and incredible vision! If you wanna do anything for yourself to boost your confidence, a shoot with Annika is a no brainer.

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.

Amazing photos! Flexible to work with and had great tips and tricks. Huge value for the price…read more Thank you Jessica! It was a pleasure to work with you!

Jessica was really nice and did a great job on our son's graduation photos. Will be going back to…read moreher for a family photo soon.

Bill did my professional head shots. Love the result. He really understands how to make the most of…read moreclothes, light, hair to get the best pic.

Bill Stark was kind enough to provide free photos to those of us who were in need of a job last…read moreyear and were using LinkedIn as a networking tool. It was extremely generous of Mr. Stark to make portraits of such high quality available to us. Mr. Stark was quite professional and had an excellent eye for the best backdrop to use with each person. I would certainly recommend him.

Alison has been wonderful to work with from day 1! I searched for many beach photographers on yelp,…read morelooking for a quality photographer to take beach pictures while on vacation with my family on Anna Maria island. Alison responded right away and was friendly and accommodating throughout the process, especially given that we booked our session while living out of state. She was always available for questions regarding wardrobe choices, etc and responded quickly via text or email. Alison was great with my 10 month old son and had some excellent ideas for posing/locations during our sunrise session. Our session felt very natural, relaxed and comfortable. I can't wait to see how our photos came out and would definitely recommend Alison to any family looking for professional beach photography. Thank you again Alison!

From the owner: Alison Amick Photography, based in St. Petersburg FL, specializes in documenting authentic moments…read morethat reflect your family's life now-- captured beautifully by an experienced photographer with a knack for making everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera. Your family deserves photos that scream "this is us"--no one else can tell your story like me! I'm just there to document how amazing your family is right now. No poses, no frozen smiles--just your family having fun. We offer lifestyle in-home newborn and family photo and video sessions as well as outdoor adventure sessions at your favorite nature park, beach, or any other destination throughout Tampa, St Pete, Sarasota, Anna Maria Island, and Clearwater.

I have had the pleasure of working with Amanda Pratt several times…read more The first time I had career headshots done it really set the tone for me on what true professionalism really was in the photography industry. Since then I have never met a photographer with a higher skill level than Amanda. She is a perfectionist in her work and her dedication is shown throughout the whole process from start to finish. Not only did she have the most cutting edge equipment, lighting, training education, and creative studio setting, but Amanda knew exactly how to direct me to capture the confident, yet welcoming look I needed for my business cards and professional online profiles. There was never a moment of confusion or awkwardness on what I needed to be doing or how I should be standing, which really got me into it and allowed my natural self to be expressed (rather than that artificial smile I often do under pressure). Not only did she nail the look I was going for (even better than I expected I could look) but she made it enjoyable and fun with music and humor. It was an "experience" and any artist that creates such a memorable impact like Amanda does is worth going back to for more! Since then I have had multiple different types of shoots with her, including a modeling one in a sunflower field and an artistic composite shoot for an important blog article. She is skilled in many different styles of photography and has never let me down with the end result of her work. One of my favorite parts of the Imagine Life Visual Artistry experience is when Amanda has you come back for the image reveal! It's so freaking exciting and she provides drinks and cookies and gives the coolest slideshow of all the winning images with music. Then you pick out which products and/or package makes sense. Each time has been different for me because of the different styles I needed done from her and she catered to what made the most sense for my needs. Her turn around time was awesome too! I am on her mailing list and follow her blogs because she is always teaching me something and I am always needing more photos for the type of business I am in.

I have worked with Amanda several times and she is absolutely AMAZING!! She's timely, she's such a…read morehuge help when it comes to posing, she makes you feel suuuuper comfortable and confident so it feels like you're shooting with someone you've known forever! Dependable and responsible, I 100% recommend her!!! You will NOT be sorry, I promise!

We found Julie Stash by simply searching for photographers in Clearwater prior to a vacation in…read moreFlorida. After reading her bio and looking through her gallery, I immediately felt connected to her knew she was then one I wanted to capture our engagement photos!!! She is quick to communicate and proactive in helping you know how to prepare for your shoot. She helps you feel relaxed and actually enjoy your picture taking experience. She truly gifted in capturing love, laughter, and memories. Her attention to detail and creativity are hard to come by! If we are ever back in Florida, I would definitely book with her again!!

Walked in thinking I was just getting a few nice snapshots, but somehow ended up with photos that…read moremake my old selfies look like tragic evidence. Julie is the kind of photographer who treats your family like they're starring in a cozy indie film -- even the grumpy toddlers end up with "I‑might‑actually‑like‑this‑life" expressions. The shoot felt relaxed and easy -- no awkward poses, no "say cheese" pressure, just natural moments and genuine smiles. When I saw the photos, I half‑expected slow‑motion music playing in the background. End result: images that feel like warm memories, not forced portraits. If I wanted one perfect picture, I got a whole gallery worth -- and now I'm mentally deciding which wall gets first dibs.