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!!

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.

My family was in the Siesta Key area on vacation this past October and reached out to Liz several…read moreweeks in advance to do a beach shoot. I had contacted a couple other photographers first and all were booked. Scheduling our session with Liz was a breeze and she kept in communication with us in the days leading up to our date. We were lucky to have had perfect weather the evening of our shoot. However, we had peace of mind knowing if that hadn't been the case, we could have moved the time or rescheduled. That isn't always an option. Liz met us at the house we were renting and our group of 6 (4 adults and 2 children) walked over to the beach together. My son was being a bit of a jerk before our session and Liz was able to roll with it - somehow managing to get some really great shots of him! Liz was super easy going and came prepared with ideas for poses and goofy questions to get those genuine laughs you see in so many family photos. Our session lasted right around an hour and I loved that she knew the area well and we were able to walk to several locations that she had already picked out based on where we were staying. I'm an over planner in my normal life and being on vacation, this was such a relief for me! Liz texted several sneak peek photos the very next day, just like she promised. The rest of our edited photos arrived around 5 weeks later, which is in line with what I've experienced with other photographers. Overall, we had a great experience with Liz and highly recommend her (and looooved her British accent). If you're in the area, you should definitely check her out!

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".

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.

I had a wonderful shoot with Mandy! I booked a couples shoot with her and she did not disappoint!…read moreShe made sure we were comfortable the whole time and guided us with patience. Her prices are fair and she has a great eye for pictures. I can't recommend her enough! If you haven't booked with her yet, what're you doing?! I will definitely choose her for future shoots! Thanks again!!

From the owner: Think of your photography session as an investment into your own memories. Taking an image,…read morefreezing a moment, reveals how rich reality truly is. My portrait sessions start at $250 for 30 minutes of photography, and 10 edited images of your choosing. When there are specialty sessions scheduled, there is a fee of $450 for a 45 minute time slot within the group session. I do require a $50 deposit to secure your spot on my calendar. Any additional edited images that you wish to purchase are $10 an image. Reach out today to book your session!

I can't recommend Sunsation Photography enough! We used their services for our annual Maine…read morevacation, which this year included our newest family addition, our daughter! We wanted to capture this moment without totally breaking the bank. Not only was the price incredibly reasonable, the service and attention to quality and detail goes well above and beyond. Todd was so great to work with, the communication was great, I really appreciated his input on where good photos were to be had and was flexible on time and fulfilling our requests during the shoot and after. He has a great vision and did a great job of capturing Maine's beauty in our photos. Our 6 month old was pretty tired during this shoot and kind of lacking her usual joyous smiles but Todd still managed to get some great images of her. Our images came quick and we were even able to get a couple of minor retouches. Again, service well beyond what we expected for the price we paid. Thank you for helping to capture these memories! We hope to see you again in the future!

Consistently amazing photography! Todd is one of the best photographers we've worked with. He makes…read morethe whole process easy and has a wonderful way with kids. The photos he's taken for our family are the most beautiful ones we've ever had, and his way of capturing light is truly amazing! From booking a time, guiding us throughout the shoot, and receiving the photos back so fast, Todd makes the process easy and fun. He provides such a priceless value for capturing memories! We cannot recommend him enough, and look forward to working with him in the years to come.

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 !!

We just received our prints from the photos taken at our son's school. It was very disappointing…read morethat Vernon sent the prints on one sheet uncut. For the price we paid, one would hope Vernon would take the time to send the prints cut to order and not on a single sheet. Even CVS takes the time to cut the photos they print, at a fraction of the $40 Vernon charges. This is the first year our son has taken a photo with this company and after this experience, it will likely be our last time ordering any products from Vernon.

I absolutely love their school photos. My son's preschool has been through a few photography…read morecompanies (Lifetouch and small local photographers) over the years. Finally we have photos of my boys smiling with their hair combed and shirts straightened. Their prices were on par with both Lifetouch and others. I am so happy with their quality and hope they are the photographers for my son's elementary school next year.