Extended family photo session tips and a blog post sharing this gorgeous and fun family while vacationing at the TradeWinds Resort on St. Pete Beach, Florida. Read more for some practical and honest tips about how to best prepare for an extended family photo session!

Tampa family pictures on film are my favorite way to add a bit of nostagia to a session and a timeless feel. They are just imperfectly perfect images in my opinion! The slower pace of film allows me time to really focus on the details of childhood that are so fleeting. Trust me, not only have I been photographing families full time for over eleven years, but I am also a mom of teenagers who are now half way through their first year of high school. Mamas, dads, everyone, it goes so fast.

This family photo session was the one that almost didn't happen this year. A hurricane made us change our plans from Palm Island to Tampa, and then another hurricane changed our date again, but it was like the stars aligned for this South Tampa family photographer session at Davis Island Beach. The light here is so special this time of year, it worked perfectly with their neutral wardrobe palatte.

Urban family photo session, yes please. The biggest hit this fall and first location snatched up off the schedule right away. This lovely family has been coming back to me for ten years. I think this was one of my favorite sessions of theirs yet. They fit perfectly in this urban setting. Oh, and if you you are looking for a cool urban photo shoot next year, the flowers that bloom in the spring really make the riverwalk come alive more, too. It is a great spot for high school senior sessions or fun family photo sessions any time of year!

This family has been on my blog a lot. Which I love because I really love watching clients kiddos grow up before my lens! I mean look at little L. His curls and big beautiful eyes are a photographer’s dream. This holiday session at Kiley Gardens in Downtown Tampa was a great night during the earlier part of schedule for weekday mini-sessions this fall!

The most glorious “fall” like night at Hillsborough River State Park and a lovely family photo session full of laughter, fun and sweet moments. I love a good family session and here is a look at what Hillsborough River State Park looks like in fall as well as some helpful tips about communicating with your photographer for the best photo results.

Beautiful family, beautiful location for Holiday mini sessions in Tampa Bay, Medard Park pictures never disappoint. Gorgeous backlight, Spanish moss and wonderful family photo memories.

Rivercrest Park was the perfect backdrop for this fun family photo session! Lots of space to play some football and look good for fun family photos with Hamilton Creek Photography.

This family always brings the style. This year was no different. Their holiday mini session near Fishhawk Ranch with the perfect fall color palette while not feeling “fall heavy,” was just right. Sometimes heavy sweaters for fall just don’t make sense in the fall in Florida!

Meet baby D! She is about as cute as can be and her parents are adorable, too, right? This session got moved from early storms in September to October. I am so glad we stuck it out to do this outdoor baby photo session during the season of holiday photos and set up a weekday session at Davis Island Beach. The waiting was worth it. The light was pure magic.

One of my favorite Tampa photo locations, Davis Islands Beach, is a great spot for mini-sessions or full family photo sessions. Check out this sweet family photo session, the light, the movement and bubbles all made for a gorgeous and stress free family photo session this fall.

Downtown Tampa photo shoot with another “forever” family. We really had the best time and the laughs and energy comes through in this gorgeous urban family photo session at Kiley Gardens!