If you’ve spent any time in Tampa, you already know this city has a personality all its own — equal parts historic charm, waterfront beauty, and a creative energy that makes it one of the most photogenic cities in Florida. As a photographer who splits her time between the North Shore of Chicago and the Florida coast, I fell in love with Tampa the moment I started shooting here. The light along the waterfront, the mix of old architecture and modern skyline, the Spanish moss and palm-lined streets — it all feels like it was designed for portraits. Tampa is my primary Florida base, and I’m so grateful to call this community home.
Senior Portraits in Tampa
Tampa is a city full of ambitious, creative students, and I love working with high school seniors who want portraits that actually look like them — not stiff, not overdone, just real and beautiful. Whether you’re at Plant High School, Berkeley Preparatory School, Jesuit High School, or Tampa Preparatory School, your senior session should reflect where you are right now and where you’re headed.
We’ll build your session around locations that feel like your Tampa — maybe that’s the tree-canopied sidewalks of Hyde Park, the moody industrial edges of the Heights near Armature Works, or the wide-open waterfront along Bayshore Boulevard. Every session includes professional hair and makeup so you show up, relax, and feel incredible from the very first frame.
For University of Tampa students, I also photograph graduation portraits on campus. The UT campus is genuinely one of the most stunning in the country — those iconic Moorish minarets rising above Plant Hall, the reflection pools, the lush grounds of Plant Park along the Hillsborough River. If you’re finishing your degree at UT and want graduation photos that capture the grandeur of that campus, let’s make it happen.
Weddings in Tampa
Tampa’s wedding scene is thriving, and I’ve had the privilege of photographing some truly stunning celebrations here. One of my favorite Tampa venues is Bella Cosa Wedding Venue — an intimate, European-inspired property with gorgeous stone archways, lush garden ceremony spaces, and golden-hour light that practically photographs itself. If you’re getting married at Bella Cosa, I already know every corner of that property and exactly where the light falls throughout the day.
Beyond Bella Cosa, Tampa offers incredible range for weddings. The Oxford Exchange is a dream for couples who want that bright, editorial, library-meets-greenhouse aesthetic. The Tampa River Center delivers panoramic skyline views from the Riverwalk. For couples wanting historic elegance, the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in downtown Tampa is breathtaking. And if you’re planning something more relaxed, the rooftop terraces along Water Street or a sunset ceremony at one of the bay-front parks give you that quintessential Florida warmth without sacrificing sophistication.
My approach to wedding photography is documentary at its core — real moments, real emotions — paired with a keen eye for the kind of light and composition that makes every image feel elevated. Hair and makeup coordination is included for your bridal portraits, and I work closely with Tampa’s best planners and florists to make sure your timeline gives us the space for beautiful work.
Branding Photography for Tampa Businesses
Tampa’s entrepreneurial community is booming, from the boutique shops along South Howard Avenue to the creative studios in Ybor City and the tech startups in Water Street. If you’re building a brand in Tampa, your visual identity matters more than ever. I photograph branding sessions for small business owners, realtors, wellness professionals, coaches, and creatives who need elevated imagery for their website, social media, and marketing.
The Oxford Exchange is one of my go-to branding session locations — the natural light, the clean lines, the curated interiors make it effortlessly polished. Armature Works in the Heights neighborhood brings an industrial-chic energy that works beautifully for entrepreneurs with an edgier brand. And for outdoor lifestyle branding, the Tampa Riverwalk’s 2.6-mile stretch along the Hillsborough River offers endless variety from urban to waterfront in a single session.
Session Locations Across Tampa
One of the things I love most about photographing in Tampa is the sheer variety of backdrops within a short drive.
Bayshore Boulevard is an iconic Tampa landmark — the longest continuous sidewalk in the world stretching along Hillsborough Bay. The waterfront light here during golden hour is unmatched, with the Tampa skyline glowing across the water. It’s perfect for senior portraits, couples sessions, and family work.
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park sits right in the heart of downtown Tampa, with the city skyline rising directly behind you and the Hillsborough River at your feet. The clean lines of the park, the modern architecture of the Tampa Museum of Art next door, and the open green space make this one of the most versatile downtown locations in the city.
Hyde Park Village brings a completely different feel — tree-lined streets, upscale boutiques, sidewalk cafes, and a neighborhood energy that feels almost European. For senior portraits or branding sessions where you want that polished, lifestyle editorial look, Hyde Park delivers every time.
Armature Works and the Heights offer the kind of textured, industrial-meets-modern backdrop that photographs beautifully. Exposed brick, reclaimed wood, vintage signage, and a creative neighborhood energy that’s become one of Tampa’s most sought-after backdrops.
Let’s Work Together
Whether you’re a high school senior at Berkeley Prep, a bride-to-be touring Bella Cosa, a University of Tampa graduate ready to celebrate, or a Tampa business owner ready to level up your brand — I’d love to hear from you. Every session includes professional hair and makeup, a curated wardrobe consultation, and my full attention to making sure you walk away with images you’re genuinely proud of. Let’s find the perfect Tampa backdrop for your story.