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.

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'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 !!

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!!

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!!

Jommy is an excellent photographer! But more importantly, she is reliable, available, and…read moreefficient. She has even been available to do a photo shoot for a client on the beach with only 1 hour notice. From a New Yorker's perspective, its hard to find services line that in Florida!

We recently had Jommy take family pictures and we are so happy with the way they turned out!! Jommy…read moreis so easy to work with, she is very sweet, caring, and patient. There were 10 of us and she still was able to get all of the combinations of people shot (along with several whole family shots). Her turnaround time on the photos were super quick and gave us plenty to choose from. She is 10/10!

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

Reagan is the best photographer that I have come across - look at the photos that I uploaded here…read moreto see some examples of her skills. Not only is she incredibly skilled at her work, but she is also very enthusiastic and upbeat. Her personality helped my husband and me instantly feel at ease in our elopement photoshoot, which is noticeable in the photos. I also appreciate that she welcomed our ideas for the photos and she was very open to exploring different poses. She also delivered a funny photo to us in the photo gallery that I really wanted, which I appreciate a lot. It shows that she listens and also has a good sense of humor too! Overall - Reagan ended up taking photos for an additional amount of time, delivering all of the photos early, and providing many more photos than the range that was originally stated in the contract. She did all of this without us asking and without extra charge! It's clear that Reagan has a true passion for photography and she's an extremely hard worker. I'm really so thankful that we found her and that she was available to do our elopement photoshoot. I highly recommend Reagan - you will have so much fun and will love her photos!!!

From the owner: candid photographer for the wild hearts, curious adventurers & fierce lovers. Based in Southern…read moreCalifornia but available worldwide. Specializes in intimate weddings & destination elopements.

This company is run by husband and wife. We initially booked them for our engagement photoshoot and…read morefrom there, it was no question that we wanted to book them for our wedding. They are very professional yet quickly and easily make you feel at ease making us very comfortable which made for great photos. Can't wait for them to shoot our wedding!

LOOK NO FURTHER! They are hands down the best photographers in Tampa Bay!…read more My original photographer cancelled on us 3 weeks before our wedding. Thank goodness she did because we found the best photographer in Tampa bay- Eddie and Katerina! I love that with the package we selected, that we had 2 photographers, as opposed to one for the same price as the other photographers. They were very professional, flexible with the timeline, and our family. They had great ideas for amazing photographs. They were very diligent to get photographs of all the important family members, and most important moments. I felt so comfortable with them, and I trusted that they would take the best photographs. During our consultation we looked at their prior work and discussed what finishes/ editing we liked. I knew I was going to get magazine quality photographs based on their work. We also took photographs at the beach. They thought of everything even the small things like asking us to pack extra make up and flip flops. The photos at the beach were AMAZING! They brought so much equipment and various lenses and light sources-- I felt I was a model!. At the end when our pictures were ready- I was amazed at the photographs and moments that they captured. Truly these are going to be family photos we are proud of and will share with friend and family for years to come. And I got to be a super model for one day.

Alison has been wonderful to work with from day 1! I searched for many beach photographers on yelp,…read morelooking for a quality photographer to take beach pictures while on vacation with my family on Anna Maria island. Alison responded right away and was friendly and accommodating throughout the process, especially given that we booked our session while living out of state. She was always available for questions regarding wardrobe choices, etc and responded quickly via text or email. Alison was great with my 10 month old son and had some excellent ideas for posing/locations during our sunrise session. Our session felt very natural, relaxed and comfortable. I can't wait to see how our photos came out and would definitely recommend Alison to any family looking for professional beach photography. Thank you again Alison!

From the owner: Alison Amick Photography, based in St. Petersburg FL, specializes in documenting authentic moments…read morethat reflect your family's life now-- captured beautifully by an experienced photographer with a knack for making everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera. Your family deserves photos that scream "this is us"--no one else can tell your story like me! I'm just there to document how amazing your family is right now. No poses, no frozen smiles--just your family having fun. We offer lifestyle in-home newborn and family photo and video sessions as well as outdoor adventure sessions at your favorite nature park, beach, or any other destination throughout Tampa, St Pete, Sarasota, Anna Maria Island, and Clearwater.