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.

Great working with Kyle! He is extremely professional and gave me some great tips beforehand.read more

Kyle did a beautiful job photographing our wedding and captured the moment perfectly. I would…read morehighly recommend him to be your family's photographer. People tell me all the time, how gorgeous our wedding photos are and we can't thank him enough.

I was visiting the area and needed professional photography done urgently for an engagement…read more Emaleen Call Photography provided just that with best customer service experience I have ever had. One session was at the Clearwater beach and one in Tampa and the owner and her partner were some of the nicest and most patient people I have met. I would recommend them to anyone anytime as I'm so appreciative of their skill and professionalism! The photos look amazing as well!!

From the owner: Hi there! My late…read morefather was the one who introduced me to the world of photography. My first impressions on photography were uncool, vintage, and "only for old people". You see, back then the camera was this huge bulky heavy thing that you have to put around your neck for safety reasons. And as a high school student and teenager, I was like there's no way I'm carrying that thing around my friends. But my father was the adviser for the school publication and "forced" me to be part of the team (so thankful he didn't give up on me). After much scolding and grilling the next thing I know I was learning the basics of photojournalism. To my surprise, it was very exciting to see a certain subject through the lens and focusing it on making a story. To make the long story shorter, I joined a couple of photo contest, press conferences, etc. When I got to college, I stayed close to photography (loving it very much now), worked with professional photographers, and studied photography. Now as a

We were planning a small, simple beach ceremony, Fl destination Weddings offered everything we…read moreneeded at an affordable price. Mike was great to work with, always quick to respond, and made sure our wedding went smooth. Even though if rained, we had a perfect wedding. Our photographer was great, and we loved getting our pics that night, and they were great quality. Would def recommend to others looking to simplify their wedding.

Michael This is Gary and Lavon Clements thanking u and your staff for a wonderful wedding ceremony…read moreon Saturday Everything was perfect. Many thanks Gary and Lavon Clements The weather was beautiful and the setting was awesome. Just got our pictures and the lighting on the pictures are so dark how is that possible when it was sunny and bright!! Ruined our wedding photos!!

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!!

Katie took such beautiful photos that capture every bit of love and happiness from our wedding. Her…read morewords were "I want your photos to look like the memories themselves," and, well, they really do! We will cherish them forever!

We hired Crist and Hannah for our rescheduled wedding in the Bay Area, and they are a power duo…read morethat exceeded all our expectations! They're so enthusiastic, creative, and open to all your photo op ideas. Even members of my family and wedding party kept complimenting how cool they both were and how well they worked together!! There was so much emotion captured in their photos--we could literally feel the happiness coming out of the photos or relive the struggle not to cry. It's also so valuable to have a photographer who makes you both feel comfortable being in LOVE in front of them. During the photoshoot of just my husband and me, Crist and Hannah made us feel like it was just the two of us, completely in the moment, while at the same time hyping up all of the amazing shots they were getting and making us feel like we were the best couple they've ever worked with. They added so much to our wedding team. We can't thank them enough for being so flexible and for sticking with us through the craziness of Covid-wedding planning.

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!

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.