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.

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!!

Max was awesome I seriously could not recommend him enough! He went above and beyond with every…read moreopportunity he was given. I realized I didn't book him long enough and he was very flexible with me and his time and I appreciated that so much. His talent, his passion and he's energy is everything we could've asked for and more! 10/10 experience

Awesome photographer! Very professional and made us all feel comfortable, picture quality looked…read morevery nice , definitely would hire again ! Kudos!

I've had the pleasure of working with Steven Le twice now, and both times have been amazing! He has…read morea way of making the whole process feel effortless--even if you're someone who usually feels awkward in front of a camera. Steven is not only incredibly talented but also super easy to work with. He understands that not everyone loves taking photos, and he makes the experience fun and comfortable. His creativity and attention to detail really shine through, and the final shots always turn out incredible. If you need headshots and want a photographer who knows how to bring out your best while making the process stress-free, Steven is the one to go to!

An absolute pleasure. Steven is an incredible talent. The photos he took of my son, were nothing…read moreshort of amazing. His artistic ability transformed the pictures into works of art. SO IMPRESSED. Loved the studio too! Highly recommend thee Photo Ninja - Steven for everyone's photo needs. THANK YOU STEVEN !!

Reagan is the best photographer that I have come across - look at the photos that I uploaded here…read moreto see some examples of her skills. Not only is she incredibly skilled at her work, but she is also very enthusiastic and upbeat. Her personality helped my husband and me instantly feel at ease in our elopement photoshoot, which is noticeable in the photos. I also appreciate that she welcomed our ideas for the photos and she was very open to exploring different poses. She also delivered a funny photo to us in the photo gallery that I really wanted, which I appreciate a lot. It shows that she listens and also has a good sense of humor too! Overall - Reagan ended up taking photos for an additional amount of time, delivering all of the photos early, and providing many more photos than the range that was originally stated in the contract. She did all of this without us asking and without extra charge! It's clear that Reagan has a true passion for photography and she's an extremely hard worker. I'm really so thankful that we found her and that she was available to do our elopement photoshoot. I highly recommend Reagan - you will have so much fun and will love her photos!!!

From the owner: candid photographer for the wild hearts, curious adventurers & fierce lovers. Based in Southern…read moreCalifornia but available worldwide. Specializes in intimate weddings & destination elopements.

Stephanie has been a consistently, reliable photographer for over a year and a half now for my job!…read moreHer work is excellent, she pays very close attention to detail, her hours are flexible, and gets us exactly what we need. She's always a pleasure to work with and very kind!

We are so thankful for Stephanie and her expertise. We recently had a shoot for our daughter's high…read moreschool graduation. We had our own ideas, and although Stephanie was willing to accommodate, she strongly suggested an alternate, yet very beautiful, location which turned out to be much cooler, excellent lighting, and truly just wonderful back drop. Like my daughter said, she's the expert. She knows better. Listen to her, you will be grateful later. We are very pleased with out photos. She is quite reasonable. We definitely would consider her for our next photo shoot needs. Maybe the fall, in our alternate location. Thank you Stephanie for your wonderful communication, patience, and fun shoot.

In setting up my family session Ariel kept in communication as my plans changed, found a beautiful…read morelocation for our photos, and made us feel comfortable and prepared before the shoot. When we arrived, Ariel was parked exactly where she said she would be and was easy to find even though we hadn't been to the location before the shoot. She was very personable, calling us by our names (no "hey you"). Ariel encouraged us to be natural, giving direction on what to do and helping us get into better positions without being rude or negative. For example, she asked me to bring my face closer to my sons by leaning my head toward the camera and not mentioning the fact that otherwise I would look like I have a double chin. High EQ (she's conscious of others' feelings). We have a young son and she was so patient and understanding of his needs (like being changed and fed during the shoot to pacify his fussiness). She took advantage of those moments to capture photos of him and plan out our next shots. Waiting for images after the shoot was the hardest part. Her turn around was two weeks and I felt like a bride anxiously anticipating them in the mail every day. I was led on even more by a post of two photos to Facebook, which were darling! As promised, she sent the disc two weeks after our shoot. When the package arrived I was floored! I don't want to spoil her surprises, but I will say she goes above just getting you some images on a disc or drive.

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".

Djamel's work is extraordinary at a very reasonable rate. He is very flexible and super quick to…read morerespond. Unlike other photographer who charges you a lot and gives you selected 20-50 picutes, Djamel gave me all the great shots he took (about 138). He spent lot of his time on texting and giving his insights on a week long shopping I did for the photoshoot. The picutres are so beautiful that touches my heart. He went beyond his professional responsibilities and bought bunch of dresses and accessories for my finace and bunch of jackets for me when we failed to buy great stuff. He went back and returned once those were not used on his own. I mean who does that without charging? He did it because he wanted the picture to turn out great. He cares for the outcome of his work. I am super picky and I found him after vigorous online research. Look nowhere else if you need a professional photographer for your events.

We were planning our wedding in Ybor , and never had a doubt that Djamel was the best photographer…read morefor our day. He was prompt in getting back to our emails and phone calls, she gave us all of her prices up front, and never pressured us to select a more expensive package than we needed/wanted. It was right away that we felt comfortable and very happy with our choice!He was able to be direct with our wedding party, vendors, and families to make sure we got the pictures we needed/wanted - but was not rude or harsh with anyone. I have recommended Dj to all my friends that are getting married and I can't wait to see all of them.He captures the uniqueness of every wedding, but his style is evident every time. He's a total original, and each time I look at my photos, I am grateful we had such a talented photographer at our wedding!

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.