I had to get a headshot knocked out for work and James stood out so I took a chance and he did not…read moredisappoint. This guy is a legit professional but also really cool and down to earth. I highly suggest using him as your photographer for headshots if you're in the Tampa Bay Area.

My office had the delight of getting to work with James recently on some corporate headshots. From…read morethe very beginning, James was extremely personable and communicated efficiently. I cannot recommend him enough. Not only did the shots come out wonderfully, but I had so many colleagues tell me how at ease and relaxed they felt in their session. To top it all off - the pricing for 15 folks was very comprehensive! We look forward to reaching out to James for any future photography needs.

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!!

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.

Todd is an incredibility talented photographer. He captures the moment beautifully and even catches…read morelittle subtle moments during an event. Todd also gives back to the community and has donated his skills to several local nonprofits of causes he cares about. He has an eye for detail and I highly recommend his work.

From the owner: Like many, I am always trying to express my interpretation of life, and nothing satisfies me more…read morethan doing so through the viewfinder of a camera. I love to study people, how we interact with one another and the emotions expressed on our faces and in our body language. Simply put, I believe writing the unwritten story with images that say it all. Photography for me is about capturing the emotion and beauty of life that occurs within a fraction of a second and documenting these precious moments before they slip away... never to be seen again. My style is best characterized as portrait journalism, an artistic blend of the photojournalistic style coupled with documentary portraiture to create the romantic and soulful feel that reflects the essence of the moment. This style captures images in a way that will allow you to remember the emotion of your special event.

Hi all!. I just want to share with the group a disturbing encounter I had with a peer of ours…read more Stephanie Newkirk (or Stephanie Cochrane as she also goes by) and I connected on a Tampa photography board. I had arranged to do a very special shoot with her to celebrate my six months sobriety after 14 years of battling alcoholism. We did the shoot on a Tuesday and she assured me that photographs would be ready within 24 to 48 hours. During this time she made me sign a waiver, and she also put together an extensive list of questions that she would like me to do for HER photography business vlog about MY sobriety. She gave me homework! After five days, the images were still not ready and when she finally sent me the gallery -- the images were marked with "PROOF" ALL OVER THEM (the shoot was unpaid for both of us and a trade for talent). I have done countless TFPs at this point with many photographers and though they use stamps and things to ensure that their work is given due credit (as is only right) they do not make it a habit of destroying images from the viewer let alone the model in the creative process. This shoot was so VERY important to me and obviously was very sentimental. She knew my sobervesary was on a Thursday (and I have no problem with being patient), photoshoot was on a Tuesday and still the following Monday she is holding my images hostage. She insisted upon a phone call to which she told me that this was her process and that she would destroy the images rather than go back-and-forth with me. As a person with autism and ADHD, it's very hard for me to see past imperfections and small details. When I asked her to do this, she was completely adamant that she would not accommodate my request. I still have not been in receipt of any of the images and I refuse to beg for them anymore as it's not only demeaning, but it's very hurtful to think that art that you created -- and that you put more than decade into actually accomplishing) -- someone would just take away for no reason other than just be hurtful. Because what other motive is there for even making such a threat? I thought that I would come forward with this because as I've worked with so many great artists collaborators in the community, this seems to go against everything that we stand for. From I've observed, this is a place for creative expression and not one person I've met seems in the habit of stealing, being underhanded and trying to pass off work as not their own. Now, maybe that's just my experience but I haven't seen that. We work together and make these so that we can express, and I just feel really taken advantage of and disappointed. So I come to the group and I also want to ensure that no one ever has to work with this photographer again. Because if she will destroy my six month sobriety photo shoot what does this woman hold sacred?

Stephanie was super fun to shoot under...she was simple with everything, a jokester, and even…read moreprovided a pop-up change tent. I left the new experience she gave me with greater confidence and just wanting to continue new things.

Very easy to work with and have great directions. We booked Max at the last minute and he was…read morealways very professional and very responsive. Thank you for the great photos.

We used Max Global Media for professional head shots and a group picture of our office staff for…read morewebsites and social media. He was very responsive, punctual, inexpensive ..and the pictures turned out great! We will use him again!

Thank you for making the photo session so easy and the pictures look amazing!!! I can't thank you…read moreenough! I would definitely recommend!

if you are looking for the best I highly recommend Bonnie her professionalism is above everyone…read moreelse's in lake county i was very nervous when I first met her and her wonderful daughters Darlene and Jessica made me feel like a superstar If you have a future wedding .... Pick her If you have a engagement party ....Pick her If you just want a friend ....Pick her If you need your yearly Christmas photo done ... Pick her Bottom line you want the best BONNIE IS THE BEST !!!!!

Sarah did a photo session for my daughter and our experience was more than what we expected. I…read moreshopped around quite a bit and was impressed with her portfolio so i booked my session. We had a great time at the studio and the results were way better than we could imagine. Anyone that sees them portraits always ask who was the photographer? I have already recommended her to my friends and family and will continue to do so in the future. I will definitely book my future sessions with Sarah Wyndham Photography.

I really recommend her for a new born photoshoot.She has done a very good job.she has a lot of…read morepatience with new born and captures bequtiful pictures.Her work in photoshop is also good.

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.

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

Really bad in every possible way. Never on time and the way they treat you... do yourself a favor…read moreby going to jcpenney or some photo studio. Terrible

I just had pictures taken of my son for his one year birthday and these are the worst photos I have…read moreever had taken by a photographer. I can honestly take better pictures with my camera phone. Some of them are so bad, I thought, "Why wouldn't she delete that instead of showing me that picture?" First of all, the photographer was a joke, she had the warmth of an ice block and did not engage with my son at all. He was just waking up from his nap and is generally a very happy baby. This is not my first child, but my fourth and he is the friendliest by far. In 20 years of photo sessions of my children, I have never dealt with a photographer who offered absolutely nothing to the session. She started out by just going with the white background, did not ask me about any other backgrounds or props. She did not even try to capture smiles or talk to him at all. I did all of the work when he did smile and she was not quick enough to even catch the good ones. She should've been embarrassed by those photos and offered to retake them at the very least. Below, I'm listing what happened during my session in comparison to the picture people website - "observe a session" http://www.picturepeople.com/portrait-scheduling/prepare-for-your-visit/observe-a-session : "our highly trained photographer gets to work" - I don't think so! She appeared to have little to no training. "inspiring backdrops" - she would've taken all the pictures with the white background if I hadn't interrupted her and asked for something else. She didn't offer anything at all. "we try to find out what makes your family unique" - she did not try to find out anything about him, she barely spoke to him. "a discerning eye to capture the truest, most genuine expressions possible" -in two of the pictures his eyes are partially closed like a drunk, she did not try to stage any scenes nor capture him well naturally; several pictures have his hands or a prop too close to his face or looking in the wrong direction. "we'll help you edit, crop images and add sepia tone, vignettes, color accents, decorative borders and many other impactful digital enhancements" - I wasn't offered any enhancements. I asked her to show me some when I saw she hadn't done it like my other sessions have in the past. AND I'm a portrait club member so I get two free so I expected her to sample something but she did not. I wound up purchasing only one picture because they were awful and her persona was lackluster to say the least. If I weren't a portrait club member, I would NEVER take pictures with this company again. Needless to say, I definitely will not return to this location. Out of 18 photos, the best one with him smiling is BLURRY! Great job if you are trying to tell me to take my money elsewhere. One would think that if you setup a photo studio in a baby store that you would hire people who enjoy taking photos of, BABIES, and do them well. I am beyond disappointed. My advice is AVOID photographer - Christina L. W11588.