Tampa Family Photographer

You want to find someone who can do more than just photograph your family

You need someone to freeze time.

This process can be daunting

Planning your dream vacation is stressful enough, and finding the right Tampa family photographer can be even harder than scoring Taylor Swift tickets.

You have enough going on with planning, packing, making lists, checking it twice, and more! When you get to your destination you don’t need the additional stress of figuring out the best spot to take portraits, sunrise or sunset, facing the sun or away from the sun, and still having one member not in the photo.

Beach portraits are about making memories with your loved ones and having keepsakes to remember the moments you spent together while on the beach. Let me take that bit of stress away from you and allow me to capture you and your family time together at the beach! It’s time for you to enjoy the process. That’s why I’m here. You don’t have to figure it all out, I got you!

Imagine finally getting that perfect family portrait (that includes you!)

I know you already have a spot picked out on your wall

your kids are smiling
dad is thinking this isn’t so bad after all
Images that represent the amazing time you had on vacation
Gorgeous beach views & maybe even a sunset
Spending quality time together that results in a family heirloom treasured for years

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Because they don't stay little forever

It’s time to capture the love, chaos, and beauty, in this season of life

75% of the time we spend with our kids in our lifetime will be spent by age 12

Your family portraits are one of the only things you will take home with you after your vacation. Well, that and maybe a suntan 🙂

The Beachside Moments Portrait Experience.

Now you can have a stress-free family portrait session without bribing your kids (or husband!) and capture the perfect moments of your vacation.

60-45-20 Minutes of Time

Time matters! Less is not always more! When deciding which amount of time is right for you, consider your family dynamics.

60 minute sessions are perfect for an extended family/larger group, or a family who wants multiple looks while being highlighted in the blue skies as well as that golden sunset.

45 minutes is the ideal time for 3-6 individuals. This allows us to get a bunch of great playful poses, without anyone melting down.

20 minutes is the perfect time for 1-2 individuals such as a couple, or a small family who desires only a few images.

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Bonuses?

Style Guide

get instant access to my Portrait Session & Style Guide so you are fully prepared for your session regarding color choices, styling and more.

Weather Expertise

Let me be in charge of checking the weather radar. My expertise in dealing with Florida weather will alleviate your need to worry about it. I’ll be in charge of figuring out if we need to reschedule.

Curated Pinterest Board

Curated Pinterest board filled with lots more clothing colors and inspiration when picking out what to wear for your beach photography session.

Family heirloom album design & creation.

No time to create your own album? Want a professional to do it for you? I love creating albums and would be happy to show you my album design proofs from your session.

You've got questions, I've got answers.

What if I only want a few images?

My style of shooting & editing lends itself to more images delivered, around 80 -160. I don’t believe in deciding which smile looks best, so I will deliver all the images for you to choose your favorites, as mine could be totally different. This is why I deliver ALL edited, high resolution images and will not do a session at a lower cost for fewer images.

How will I know what to wear?

I send every one of my sessions a What to Wear Guide and my Pinterest board filled with clothing ideas and options. If you find a clothing style you like and want my opinion on it, please share! I am happy to discuss what looks best on the beach as it relates to lighting and coloring!

How long will it take to get my images back?

Portraits are delivered via a private online gallery within 4-5 days, sometimes sooner than that!

Do you offer custom artwork?

Yes! I love when my clients order canvases or fine art prints for their walls. I also do custom album design & creation.

Where do you travel to?

I am a Tampa family photographer who lives in Clearwater, and will travel anywhere on the west coast of Florida! 🙂 Let’s chat if you are wanting a location that is outside of an hour’s drive from the Clearwater/Tampa area as additional travel fees (varies on location) will apply.

How far in advance should I book you?

If you are wanting a portrait session during summer, a holiday or spring break, book 2-3 months in advance, or as soon as you know your travel dates. Please don’t delay!

When is the best time of day to have our session?

I suggest sunrise or sunset. Late morning or midday is not suggested due to the sun being too harsh, and no one wants squinty eyes or everyone in sunglasses or with sweaty faces.

What can I do with my images after I get them?

You will receive access to a private online gallery where your edited, high resolution images are stored. I encourage you to share them on social media. (Tag me girl!) You can print via my online print shop in your gallery, or print them wherever you like. I love when clients use these images as their holiday cards.

How do I book my session?

Reach out to get my full Pricing & Investment Guide. Clients typically invest $600-1,000 depending on what session and albums they go with.

Next, we can confirm a date, time and location that best suites your families needs. A $50 refundable deposit is due to secure your date & time with me.

Let's get you scheduled

What people are saying

"Brooke was great! She is very friendly, personable and patient. She made the family photoshoot fun and had fun ideas to make the pictures turn out amazing. We saw our gallery today, and the pictures were amazing! I loved them! She knows what she’s doing and I would use her again for another shoot or an event in a heartbeat! Absolutely loved her!"

-Jodi Ridder

my promise to you

Hire a photographer who cares just as much as you do.

Your moments and memories are very important to me and I strive to do right by my clients! If you are not satisfied with your portrait session, I will do all that I can to make it mutually right, I promise.

We’re probably a good match if…

You love my classic style, that has a perfect balance of everyone naturally smiling, looking at the camera & candid action shot
You love my true to color editing style. Bright, light without messing up skin tones and without making the sky look… otherworldly & oversaturated.
You appreciate all the extra help I give to to make sure your portraits look their best like my Beach Session & Style Guide
You need someone who works well with your kids and overall family dynamics
You cherish receiving ALL of the edited high resolution images from your session at a simple pricing structure
You understand beach portraits are playful and fun, will include sitting in sand, being barefoot and maybe even stepping foot in the ocean and getting a little wet
You appreciate the natural beauty of our coastline & beaches

We might not be a good fit if…

You are unwilling to take my session style advice
You only want some images from your session (what's the price for like, 5 images? )
You only want candid poses (looking away from the camera, over posed style)
You enjoy dark, deep, and moody images and filters applied to your images
You want anyone with a camera to do your session for cheap
You don’t want to get up for sunrise or stay up for a sunset session
You or a member of your group want to co-direct the session

Tampa Family photographer

Brooke is amazing! She was very quick to respond about booking and great to communicate with. She is delightful in person and somehow managed the impossible of getting all 4 of my kids to smile at the same time! It’s worth every penny. Photos are incredible. I would HIGHLY recommend her to anyone wanting amazing beach photos, she’s the best!

I recently had the pleasure of having Brooke as our photographer for a casual photoshoot and couldn't be happier with the experience and the photos. Brooke is very friendly and made us relax even though we're a bit awkward in doing our poses. She has great ideas, suggesting fun poses and finding the best backgrounds. She created a perfect atmosphere and captured it in the photos. I love all our photos. It was a memorable experience.

Brooke was delightful! She was a great communicator and setting up the appointment was very easy, together with providing helpful hints on how best to dress for our photo shoot. We were in Clearwater Beach celebrating the 40th anniversary of our first date that happened at Clearwater Beach. Brooke embraced that moment and helped us feel natural and able to have fun during the photo shoot. We had not had a professional photo shoot in many years. This was a fun experience and we are very pleased with the results. We would highly recommend Brooke's service. If you want to have a fun photo shoot, be relaxed, share with Brooke what you have in mind and then follow her lead! She knows what she's doing and seems to enjoy her job!

One more thing...

Every family deserves to have their portraits taken, placed on the wall, and cherished forever.
A photograph is so much more than a posed image, it is the capture of love, life, reality, joy and a moment in time. A tangible, real memory that you will hold onto long after the smell of coconut sunscreen washes away, long after those tan lines fade, and long after you realize just how small your children once were. You deserve this. They deserve this.
Save yourself the time and frustration of going at this alone. Make your memories safe by hiring your go-to beach photographer, Brooke.

Let's do this!

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