“Photography has to transcend description. It has to go beyond description to bring insight into the subject, or reveal the subject, not as it looks, but how does it feel?”  
--Duane Michals

All sessions with Stacey are conducted on-location in the Tampa Bay area, whether you prefer your own home, a local park or nature preserve, your favorite beach or farmers market... anywhere you love to be.  Where it feels like home. Where you can be comfortable and real.

Stacey places weight on how you want your collection of images to FEEL when you look back through your photographs years from now. With that, you're encouraged to plan "everyday" activities for your session, incorporating little things that are special to your family. . . making breakfast together, going for a family bike ride at a local nature preserve, visiting a museum or the library, stopping for ice cream, strumming a guitar by the firepit on a summer evening, or enjoying a gorgeous Florida sunset from your boat.  Stacey strives to capture your family authentically, just as you are... laughing, relaxing, enjoying one another. Whatever that means for you.

Your Signature Session will last one to two hours (sometimes longer in the case of newborn sessions) which leaves plenty of time for snacks, diaper changes, and even a short break.  If you’re a high school senior, you’ll have plenty of time for outfit changes and different looks. Stacey will take the time to get to know your family and make them feel at ease before the camera starts to click. Yes, even if it’s a 20-minute Mini Session. As a mother herself, Stacey knows how important it is to create images that reveal your child's heart, not simply what they look like.

The most important things you can do to prepare for the session are to simply relax, be yourselves, and come with open hearts.  You'll really, really love the results.

To reserve your Signature Session or Mini-Session, click “BOOK YOUR SESSION” button down below. There are 2 steps for you: complete the Registration Form + purchase the appropriate Session. You can always call or email Stacey to discuss! Stacey will send you confirmation of your session and also arrange a phone call or email consultation, whichever you prefer, before the shoot. You’ll go over what to wear, how to prepare, the expected investment, timeframes, products, and Stacey will answer any questions you might have. Together you will align your vision and goals for the shoot, and decide on a beautiful location in Tampa Bay according to how you want your images to feel. Two to three weeks after your shoot, you’ll be presented with an online gallery from which to order. You can place your print or digital order via phone, email, or online here. Stacey offers various thoughtful Print Collections and Digital Collections, plus enlargements, canvases and cards to purchase a la carte. She will work with you to make sure you have beautiful, heirloom-quality photographs custom created just for your family. If you need help with designing a gallery wall or two, framing your prints, installation, etc., or simply deciding which images to print, Stacey has you covered from start to finish.