Portrait Photographers in Clearwater, FL

Hello! Thank you for checking out my profile. I founded my photography business in 2010 and have learned so much doing a wide variety of photography! ***FYI I do not formally offer professional Videography-I can shoot clips during shoots for reels, etc but I primarily do photos. If you are looking for full video coverage you will either need to hire a separate Video person or a company that can send 2 people. I work alone at this time. **** -I work in both the Orlando & Tampa Bay areas. I offer Portrait photography of all kinds (Family, HS Senior, Maternity, Engagement, Headshots etc), Pet Photography Corporate/ Private Event, and Wedding Photography. I come to you. As a Top Pro on Thumbtack for over 9 years, I value every client and strive to make your experience seamless and enjoyable. I know it can seem challenging to find a photographer. You will find me to be easy going. I love what I do-every project is a fun adventure for me. Photos are returned quickly. My pricing is fair and transparent—portrait packages include fully retouched images, while event photography offers basic editing (with optional upgrades). All sessions come with high-resolution files, plus options for professional prints through your final gallery. Give me as much detail as you can about the kinds of photos you need in your request and where you are located. I can help you choose a location for Portrait/Pet Shoots. I've recently added some slideshows of my photos to this profile! Check them out below. Available Services- Portrait Photography-Family, Children, senior/graduation, Engagement, Maternity, model, pretty much any kind of portrait you can think of! Head Shots-I can do them outdoors or I can come to your home or office to do studio style shots. I have experience photographing large amounts of employees at offices and onsite at conferences as well. See the Head Shot gallery on my website. Corporate-I have done a wide variety of Corporate work from Grand Openings to Multiple Day Conference events. Examples of my work available on my website. I am also interested in working with anyone needing a variety of photos for their small business website. Private Event- Birthdays, Anniversary Parties, Baby Showers, Bridal Showers etc. Weddings- I prefer doing shorter weddings 2-5 hours in length. Pricing starts at $600. All packages include edited high resolution files. I am available for a few longer weddings a year as well. Pet Photography- I love photographing pets! I love capturing their personalities outdoors at beautiful locations but can also photograph them in their natural home environment or set up backgrounds for studio style photos if desired. I have worked with pet businesses for photos with Santa and mini sessions as well. Thank you for visiting my profile I hope to work with you!

I'm Michelle and I’m a portrait and wedding photographer currently based in St. Pete Beach, Florida. I’m passionate about what I do and love creating and capturing genuine, candid moments. Over 300 amazing couples have entrusted me to photograph their wedding and capture the memories that will remind them of their wedding day forever. I know how to put you at ease if you’re nervous about having photos taken and I’m here to help every step of the way if needed. I'm there to capture the joy, laughter, emotion, and beauty of your wedding day. Let's connect! I would love to collaborate with you, and create images that are full of style, grace, and timeless elegance. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT OUR TEAM UNLESS IT IS A SERIOUS INQUIRY. THUMBTACK CHARGES ALL VENDORS TO CONNECT WITH COUPLES SO PLEASE DO NOT CONNECT WITH ANY VENDOR UNLESS YOU ARE SERIOUS 💜 )

Hello! Thank you so much for considering Studio656West Photography for your photography needs! I am a PLATINUM TOP PRO ON THUMBTACK, the highest achievement to be reached at Thumbtack. I've been with Thumbtack since 2014 and have been a TOP PRO since 2016. I'm very proud of that! I've met the most amazing clients on this journey, and many have become repeat customers when they come in from out of town. I try and stay in touch! I truly love what I do; helping to create lasting memories for people and its always an honor to be hired, knowing that I'm entrusted with them. I am also the Editor of Gulfport Living Magazine, a monthly that features all of the places, people and things that Gulfport, Florida has to offer! I do the cover article and photo, most of the other photography as well as write features, cover local events and put the entire magazine together at deadline. I supervise a cadre of local writers as well as our expert contributors from the community. I covered high school sports for the Tampa Bay Times Newspaper as a freelance photographer for 2 years, shooting football, baseball, volleyball, track and field, basketball, swimming and soccer. I have a LOT of experience in different styles of photography! I am an on- location only photographer .. no studio since Covid. I will travel to you or if you prefer, you can travel to me. I live in Gulfport, Florida, a funky, artistic, eclectic beach town that is part of St. Petersburg. I love to photograph at the beach or a green space like a local park. We have SO many beautiful places in Tampa Bay to choose from! I'm also known for my sunset photography. I do a LOT of surprise engagements , family and couples portraits at sunset. So many people visit Florida and love our beautiful sunsets. They do make an awesome background for photos! I also have studio backgrounds and can travel to a home or office for headshots or similar requests. I use a bounce flash and try to use natural light whenever possible. It looks more natural and beautiful on the skin. I offer several different photography services, which include family portraits, surprise and staged engagements, maternity, headshots, children, pets, couples, events, (corporate or traditional), real estate, graduation/senior portraits, small beach weddings under 20 people and almost all sports. If you have something special in mind that's not listed, just ASK!! As a photojournalist, I shoot with a more critical eye than most photographers. I like to use natural texture, like trees, sea oats, old doors, anything with a tactile feel, in my photos; it adds a sense of realness that traditional style photography does not. I use natural light as much as possible! I offer a complimentary phone consultation with every prospective client and can help with location and clothing decisions if needed. I stay in touch with my clients throughout the entire process and am always available for questions or concerns. The best way to reach me is by text first as I'm often on the phone with consultations. If you text me your name and number, I'll get right back to you. You can also leave a voicemail as well. I will return your call as soon as possible. Let me help preserve your memories~ Thank you so much for considering Studio656West for your photo needs.😊

Specializing in portrait, event, and documentary photography