This family met up with me one early morning before school was back in session this summer. We were able to do a photo session to celebrate their oldest daughter’s return from studying her first year of university abroad and their oldest son’s senior year that was about to start. I love focusing on family during senior portraits as it is often the last time you manage to get family photos for a while. I love the traditional posed portraits and more relaxed moments in between, too. I love a good portrait session to document milestones but I will always strive to get more authentic family moments as well. The interactions and connections families have together are ultimately what I hope everyone cherishes while doing a photo session with me. It shouldn’t be stressful if you just come with the intention to hang out as a family and enjoy some time together. I loved that they also brought their adorable and energetic dogs, too. You know nothing relaxes a family quite like a favorite pet, right?

EG Simmons Beach in Ruskin may not sounds like the perfect photo spot in Tampa Bay. When you think of Ruskin you may think tomatos. The beach and regional park on the bay though is a quiet little Tampa Bay photo gem. Check out this gorgoeus family and their sweet fall mini-session on the beach.

I just love when a night works out with perfect weather, the perfect light, the perfect family and the perfect outfits. I work hard with clients to help guide them to be themselves in photos and still bring style that fits them and works well in camera. This family probably didn’t need much help in the style departement though at all. They layered the most perfect textures and variety of fabrics in all neutrals. Families, save these photos for a neutral palette guide for your family’s beach photos in neutrals. This is a great “what to wear” guide for neutral clothing options for your family photo session at the beach!

This high school senior session took place over two locations; which is always an option to add on to your senior pictures if you like. We started at this senior’s favorite spot, the golf course. Then we headed to Davis Island Beach for some family photos. I love to offer family photos for the last few minutes of a senior session.This works well if your senior doesn’t want too many outfit changes or individual images. Instead, if we take the last third of the session time for family, you get to document your family before the next big milestone of graduation. For a lot of kids, that means leaving “the nest” and it is the last time everyone is around and easy to set up a family photo session!

The 2023 fall and holiday mini-sessions are now available for booking with Hamilton Creek Photography. These have typically filled up quickly and are first come-first served. Locations all over Tampa Bay, with specific dates, times and locations on both weekends and weekdays, we hope to see you and your family for a fun, quick, and stress free mini-session this year! If you don’t see a date or location that works, reach out for a full session pricing guide and don’t delay, weekend dates will book up!

It is that time of year Tampa! Fall and holiday mini-sessions are now available for booking. These have typically filled up quickly and are first come-first served. Locations all over Tampa Bay, with specific dates, times and locations on both weekends and weekdays, we hope to see you and your family for a fun, quick, and stress free mini-session this year!

Davis Islands Beach Photos, as a Tampa family photographer, I know the beach isn’t for everyone. But, if you love storytelling images, fun, play and moments over perfection, let’s talk about local Tampa beaches that can help your family get beautiful family photos this year!

Tampa maternity photos in a sun drenched session. Rivercrest Park Tampa is a perfect photo location. Looking for pregnancy pictures Tampa, this is a great spot to take photos in Tampa.

Catch up with one of my favorite families as their little one was about to turn one year old. This University of Tampa photo session was full of authentic, fun and gorgeous family moments.