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.

I've been lucky enough to know, and call Gerardo a friend for years. When it came to selecting a…read morewedding photographer, only one name was on our list. Even having to postpone our big day because of Covid, Gerardo remained the consummate professional. When the day finally came, he and Jessica were prompt, friendly, and got so many great shots. After the fact, we received our whole album exactly 3 weeks after. If you need someone who knows angles, lighting, all of that stuff that I have no eye for, and someone who will make you feel comfortable and calm on your big day, just hire Gerardo. You've got too many other things to worry about as a bride, he was literally one vendor I didn't have to stress over AT ALL. Also, all of your family and guests will love him just as much as you do.

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!!

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

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.

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.

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.

Absolutely amazing experience with Embellished Catering Tampa Bay!…read moreI want to sincerely thank the entire team for the outstanding service they provided at my daughter Yadiris's wedding. From beginning to end, everything was beautifully organized, well-coordinated, and handled with such professionalism. The food was absolutely exquisite! We received so many compliments from our guests about how delicious everything was. Everyone kept talking about how wonderful the food tasted, and as the mother of the bride, it meant so much to me to see our guests enjoying their meals so much. The serving staff was exceptional--friendly, attentive, professional, and courteous throughout the entire event. The service from setup and arrival all the way through the end of the evening was truly excellent. I also want to give a special shout-out to the bartenders! They did an absolutely spectacular job. We received so many wonderful comments from our guests about their service, professionalism, and friendliness. They were definitely an extra plus and helped make the celebration even more enjoyable! Everything was beautiful, organized, and executed perfectly. Thank you, Embellished Catering Tampa Bay, for being such an important part of this very special day and for helping us create beautiful memories that our family and guests will cherish forever. I highly recommend Embellished Catering Tampa Bay 100%! Excellent food, excellent staff, and excellent service. You truly did an amazing job!

My wife and I recently celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary, and we chose Embellish Catering for…read moreour special event. From beginning to end, they were absolutely outstanding. We had a specific budget we needed to stay within, and the owner worked closely with us to make that happen. Of course, we had to make a few adjustments to the menu and selections, but they were incredibly cooperative, flexible, and helpful throughout the entire process. The communication was fantastic, the service was exceptional, and the food was excellent. The entire staff was professional, friendly, attentive, and truly helped make our anniversary celebration something special. What impressed us even more was how many of our guests went out of their way to compliment both the food and the staff. We even had guests who are normally very picky about food telling us how much they enjoyed everything! If I could give Embellish Catering more than five stars, I absolutely would. They deserve tremendous recognition for the quality of their food, service, communication, and the way they treat their customers. I have already recommended Embellish Catering to family and friends, and I will continue to recommend them. You will not be disappointed choosing them for your event. Thank you to the owner and the entire Embellish Catering team for helping make our 25th anniversary celebration such a memorable evening. We truly look forward to working with you again in the future!