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.

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.

When our original photographer had a last-minute emergency, I scrambled to find a replacement and…read morecame across Black Pineapple Photography. I was thrilled to discover they had a sunset opening on the exact date we needed! Liz, our photographer, was absolutely amazing. She exceeded all of our expectations! Liz was very attentive and efficient during our one-hour session. We have a big family with many different dynamics, and she was excellent at pairing us up in a timely manner. We had never done a shoot with this side of the family before, and the photos turned out so beautiful. I am incredibly excited to get these framed and hung up, creating cherished memories that will last for years to come. It was the perfect way to recap an amazing week at the beach with family. Thank you so much, Liz!!

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!!

I'm honestly not the kind of person that writes bad reviews but I feel I need to share so that no…read moreother brides go through what we did because I didn't say anything. I saw one other bad review and thought "what are the chances that happens to me" well turns out it did. I will start with the good. Emily contacted me back almost immediately after my first inquiry towards her services. I thanked her for being quick to respond and told her it was a refreshing change compared to other vendors. Emily and I quickly customized a photography package that was exactly what we needed for our big day. I should mention I am from Wisconsin and we were planning a destination wedding. My fiancé and I came to Anna Maria to book other vendors and set up an engagement session with Emily. When we got to Florida Emily texted and asked to reschedule the date as she had made other plans. We worked with it and understood things happen. We changed the date and had our session. That was in May. Emily told us that we would have our photos in about 4-6 weeks. Months past and I had to ask Emily to prepare our photos as we wanted to send out save the dates. We received those pictures on August 1. Time past and it was time to set up our phone call to finalize everything a month before our wedding. We set up the phone call and never received a call. I texted and emailed to reschedule which finally happened a week before the wedding and THE DAY BEFORE we were flying to Florida. Emily also said that she would meet us at our venue for the rehearsal to talk more. I texted her that day and she said she was unable to make it. No big deal. The day of the wedding came. Emily was very professional and a great help getting things done. She helped organize the cake cutting etc and was fun to work with. We have no complaints about how she was at the wedding itself and she was fun to be around. Emily asked how long we would be in Florida for as she wanted to send some "sneak peaks" before we left. Our two week honeymoon came and went with no pictures. I asked Emily if we could have our family photos back before Christmas so I could send them as gifts. She said that she was almost done with our entire gallery and we received only our family photos on December 9 (we were married October 8). I ordered photos off her website and received them quickly. Months went by with no further for photos. I texted and emailed with little to no response from Emily. What we did receive was her stating that she first had medical issues, then other personal issues and a friends wedding that made her too busy to finish our photos. We received another "portion" of our photos on March 16th. Emily said she would upload the rest soon. A few more months went by. I called, texted and emailed with no response. At this point we honestly believed Emily had lost our photos. We hired an attorney from Gulf Coast Legal to send Emily an Intent to Sue Letter requesting our photos or our money back. Emily delivered our photos on the last day that she had to complete them before we filed a civil lawsuit against her. She then apologized and said that she had more personal things going on. I would like to say the lack of communication was the most frustrating. We almost never got replies to asking when we would get our pictures and when we did it was a promised date that came and went with no photos. We are the first ones to understand things come up but the fact that we got married in October and didn't receive our entire gallery until May 22 and only after it was a threat to sue is unacceptable. We still have not received our album but I am writing this review anyways because I have given up thinking we will receive the contracted album and I have made one off of Shutterfly that is the same quality I expect from Emily. Please don't let her cause you as much stress, worry and tears as she has caused us and book someone (anyone) else for your wedding.

I have been to many weddings. I personally know a few photographers, and have met many wedding…read morephotographers. However I have never until now wanted to order prints from someone else's wedding. This women is phenomenal. She took the most gorgeous photos of my family, and my friends on their special day. I highly recommend her. She captured adorable photos of my daughter when I wasn't even looking.

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.

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.

Hiring WetheBlackwells was hands-down one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From the…read morevery beginning, they were kind, communicative, and incredibly thoughtful about our vision. On the day of the wedding, they showed up with such calm, positive energy--immediately making us feel comfortable and allowing us to just be ourselves. The photos? Absolutely stunning. Every emotion, every tear, every laugh--perfectly captured. Their work is truly art. Somehow, they managed to catch every tiny moment without ever being in the way. It felt like they were everywhere and nowhere at once--in the best possible way. Their eye for detail, light, and timing is unreal. What we appreciated most was how personal the experience felt. They didn't just show up and shoot--they saw us. Our personalities, our relationship, our people--and they documented it all so beautifully. Our gallery is full of both timeless portraits and candid shots that made us cry all over again. We've received so many compliments on our photos--everyone is obsessed. If you're thinking about booking WetheBlackwells, do it. They are beyond talented, incredibly professional, and such lovely humans to have by your side on your wedding day. We will treasure these photos forever.

Liz was truly a magician with our photos because I have two small boys who did not stay still and…read moreshe was able to capture truly amazing moments for us. I love her photography style which is casual elegance, the angles and colors were so lovely. We will cherish these photos forever, thank you Liz!

Liz was 10000% the best choice for our family photos!!! There are lots of photographers in the…read morearea, but I loved the naturalness and ease of her photos, so we picked her. When we finally met on the beach for the photos, she was extremely professional but also relaxed and easygoing. She was great with my kids and totally met them where they were. I can't believe how many amazing shots we got from our mini-shoot. They are treasures and we will cherish them. I can't recommend Liz more highly!

Kathryn did an amazing job as the photographer for our wedding. She has good rates and is very easy…read moreto work with. We were really pleased with some of the shots she was able to take. We found her through word-of-mouth, but I wanted to make sure to add a review up on Yelp, so others can find her more easily. Once you agree on pricing, availability, what you're looking for, etc., you basically just tell her where to be and when... and she'll do her thing. I'd definitely recommend her to others.

We purchased a Groupon for Q Studio not knowing what to expect. When we contacted them to schedule…read morethey were immediately responsive and knew a perfect beach location and pinpointed the best time. When we arrived they were waiting and all set to proceed. They took many, many pics of my wife and I and our daughter's family. In a few short days they sent us the proofs electronically. We spent about a week picking the ones we wanted printed. It was very difficult since so many were truly fabulous. Lorren offered to provide us with all the pictures on a flash drive for a very fair price. I received my selected prints and 2 flash drives about a week later. We were so thrilled with the quality of our experience and the results that we booked them again when my son's family visited. We are waiting for those proofs but are confident that they will be as perfect as the first set. Can't say enough good things about Q Studio.