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!!

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

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

A wonderful photographer!! We have had the opportunity to be photographed by Kimberly for maternity…read moreand newborn sessions. She is able to capture the special sweet moments that we will cherish for life. I love that she is patient with our kiddos. My 5 year old daughter is full of energy and easily distracted, but not once did she an appear annoyed or frustrated! She worked with her excited energy and it beautifully shows in our images. She tells us how to pose and gives detailed instructions on what to do so don't worry! She has the sweetest calm energy I feel so relaxed! I'm so thankful we found her and excited for future sessions together!

I feel like the photos speak for themselves, I love the photos and Kimberly is an amazing…read morephotographer. Kimberly is extremely responsive. My friend, Grace, used her and highly recommended her. I reached out and within a couple days we scheduled a session for my son's one year photos. Unfortunately, he was sick the day of his photos so we were able to reschedule for the week after. I really like how she has a list of places that she would recommend and pictures she has taken at each location. That's how we ended up at USF Marshall Center which wasn't on my radar at all for pictures. She sends information about parking, etc. ahead of time so I felt very prepared for the day. Her pricing is extremely reasonable. Photos can be expensive, we've done photos for every major milestone so I've seen prices that are all over the place. Kimberly has an array of pricing options that fit many different price points. Our session was 20 minutes, which is perfect for young children. I really appreciate that she has the couple take photos alone as well. When you have children, it's easy to lose yourself as part of a family. I really treasure the photos of just myself and my husband. The gallery was ready for view within a couple days and after we picked our favorites her turnaround time was extremely speedy as well. I love the end results. We will be blowing them up and framing them. These pictures bring me so much happiness. Five stars all around.

While I am sure Jon will just respond with his copy & paste answer to other clients' feedback, I…read morehope that sharing our experience will help other couples exercise caution when looking for a wedding photographer in the Tampa (& surrounding) areas. We booked with Jon back in September of 2023 for our October 2024 wedding. Unfortunately, three weeks to the date, Hurricane Helene destroyed our wedding venue. This resulted in the VENUE canceling our wedding. Jon has been nothing but difficult to work with regarding this situation & the contract we have with him. His contract CLEARLY states in Section 3: "All other payments made are refundable upon client providing proof of the wedding cancellation from wedding venue or contracted event planner." We sent Jon a screenshot from our wedding venue refunding us our money due to the hurricane to showcase that the VENUE was the reason for our cancellation, as this clearly was not our (the client's) choice. Jon telling his clients the reason for no refunds is due to the cancellation being within 30 days of the event is invalid as his contract states point blank that payments are nonrefundable only if the CLIENT is to cancel the event. We have tried to call & email Jon numerous times with no luck with him answering. My fiancé & I are extremely understanding & understand that Hurricane Helene impacted not only us but our wedding vendors as well. With that being said, we expect a certain level of professionalism and consideration from the vendors we are giving our money to & Jon has not showcased that or honored the terms of his contract.

Jon is has been over a month since our wedding was cancelled by the hurricanes in Florida. You have…read morenot returned any call or emails regarding the funds we payed for your services. This is extremely unprofessional and seems like a scam. Stay Away!

My husband & I needed a photographer for our renewal ceremony on Sunday, February 15th. One month…read morebefore the renewal Irwin Photography answer my last minute request for a photographer. They stayed in touch, by text, emails with all the details & information. Never left you guessing or worried. Punctual & dependable. Pictures were awesome, the suggestion place for photos by them was the best location for us. Made us feel like we were in a Hollywood Movie. If you need a photographer or a company that's going to get those unforgettable special moments for you, please call Irwin Photography you will not be disappointed. Happy & Delighted, we chose right. The Mannings

One of the best photographers I've worked with…read more I'm a professional model and have worked with a lot of photographers over the years, and Irwin is truly one of the best. He's professional, gives great direction, pays attention to detail, and creates a comfortable, productive shooting environment. The quality of his images is always super clean and flattering. Highly recommend working with him.

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.

Jennifer is absolutely amazing. We recently moved across the country and had a long-standing…read morerelationship with our photographer back home. We really wanted to find somebody that could capture the photos and truly get to know us. Jennifer not only was patient and kind with my rambunctious three boys, but truly got us as a family from the start. She spent the time setting us up and making sure each picture was perfect, not just the lighting and shading but how she was quickly able to get the shots with 3 kids. When I received the pictures I was in tears secondary to just how beautiful she made our family look. We are lucky to have found her and we will not go anywhere else as she is simply amazing. Jennifer, I can't thank you enough for capturing my family, their personalities, and the perfect setting, mood, lighting to depict us in our natural state. Truly grateful!

I worked with Jennifer for my college graduation shoot and had the best experience. Jennifer knows…read moreexactly what she's doing! She takes you to the best spots, knows all the poses, and captures the most amazing lighting. She was a pleasure to work with. I had my photos back within a week and was so incredibly pleased with every single one. I highly recommend using Jennifer for any photo shoot. You won't be disappointed!

Travis is an artist and it shows in his work! His lighting is always on point and he has an eye for…read morecapturing the important moments. I've booked Travis for years now and can say with confidence that he is great at what he does! I've worked with Travis for pregnancy, newborn, and wedding photos: Pregnancy Photos - I was super nervous about this one. Big bare bump photos just aren't my style but I did really want to capture my pregnancy. Travis knew just what to do! He suggested we meet up downtown and took some great photos of my husband and I as we wandered from Tampa Theater past Sacred Heart and around to Curtis Hixon Park. We ended the shoot with sunset over University of Tampa which Travis timed perfectly. He was professional and fun to work with. He knew his stuff and arrived downtown before us to scout out the path. Our photos turned out great! So of course, we called him again when my son was born! Newborn Photos - Travis came to our house a few days after my son was born. He set up some lighting in the nursery and got to work while the baby hung out. After a while my son fell asleep but Travis didn't mind at all - it made it even easier to pose our little model. He captured all the little details I want to remember forever and even fit in a few family photos for us. These are images that I know we'll look back on for decades to come and it was important that they were done well. We couldn't have been more impressed with Travis and his work! Which is why I recommended Travis to my best friend to photograph her wedding... Wedding Photos - Travis was great to interact with throughout the day. He made sure to capture everything the bride requested and suggested a few extra things too. His photos turned out absolutely beautiful and he captured some gorgeous candid images of the couple.

Travis shot a wedding that I was in last weekend at the Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City. He did…read morean amazing job and made the wedding fun to be a part of. He took great pictures, was professional and courteous, and his energy and smile kept everyone in a good mood. I have been a groomsmen about 8 times and Travis was the best photographer that I have worked with and he didn't have any arrogance or attitude that you sometimes see in the industry. He did whatever the bride wanted and even if a shot was hard, he made it work in some tight spaces. He also went out of his way to do some shots for a groomsman's father who supplied an antique car without breaking stride and with a big smile on his face. If the request was inconvenient or inappropriate, we would never have known, because Travis treated everyone with courtesy and respect and artfully complied without interfering with the bridal party pictures. I would recommend Travis to anyone looking for a great photographer.