on-location sessions
at home, outdoors or in our Tampa studio
how a session works
in your home
Our photographers agree that your home is one of the best places to take your family's portraits. We bring our studio to you to photograph your family where they are at their happiest and most comfortable. Your photographer will arrive 30 minutes prior to your photography session. During this time, they will be evaluating your home and looking for ideal locations to photograph. Keep in mind some of the best locations may be bedrooms, baby's nursery or even outside. They may also set up specialized studio equipment, complete with a background and lights in a small area of your home. This will allow your photographer the ability to offer you a variety of images. Please allow ample time for your session. The in-home photography portion of your session will last about an hour.
Our photographers do have a small variety of age-appropriate props. Each photographer has their own set of unique props. Since they are mobile, they are limited with the assortment of props they are able to bring. If you have questions regarding specific props, please discuss with your photographer when they call to confirm your appointment. If you have anything that you would like to include in your portraits, please let your photographer know! Plan for at least 3 hours total for your appointment from beginning to end. This will allow for set-up time, as well as time for your photographer to lightly edit and show your images. You will be able to view your images and select your package at that time.
on location
Let's go outside! We have several different park and beach locations that we use regularly. For a full list, contact us. If you have a different location that you would like to use, let us know, as we are open to suggestions. We do however recommend the parks and beaches we use, as we already know the best places to photograph.
The photographer will arrange a designated meeting spot with you for your selected location. Please arrange to meet with your photographer 15 minutes prior to your appointment time. This will allow you time to get the children ready and discuss specific details with your photographer. Depending on weather conditions and children's cooperation, the photography session should last about an hour.
Location sessions are not edited on site. Within 24 hours after your session, your photographer will upload your images to a password protected website for your viewing and selection. Complete pricing is on our rates page. All portrait sessions will include 30–35 edited images, providing weather and children cooperate. We ask that you place your order within 10 business days of posting.
in our studio
The studio offers a variety of props and backgrounds to accommodate a variety of different sessions. The options can be discussed during your confirmation call and again discussed by your photographer prior to the beginning of your session. If there is anything special you would like to include, please bring it along with you.
Plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment. We offer a private customer restroom with a changing table included. Allow about 2 hours for your appointment. The photography portion of your session will last about an hour. Upon completion of your session, your photographer will first lightly edit your images and then show them to you. You will be able to view your images and select your package at that time. See our rates.
maternity
Capturing the beauty of pregnancy and gender reveal through photography is an increasingly popular trend.
Expressions Photography offers moms-to-be several options to capture this special moment in your life. We offer in-studio sessions, on location sessions at a beach or park, or sessions in the comfort and privacy of your own home. No matter the location, our team of artists will use their skill, natural light and attention to detail to capture the beauty of pregnancy and the anticipation of birth. Expect to feel completely comfortable and beautiful about your body and the entire experience. Sessions can be booked one of two ways: you may either pay a one-time single session fee of $60.00, or you may purchase our Baby Steps Plan. The Baby Steps Plan is $89.95 and covers your session fees for 4 sessions, which you can use over a 2-year time period. The plan includes a special discount on portrait purchases of 10% off for being a Baby Steps Member. A payment must be secured for either the one-time session fee or the Baby Steps Plan at the time of booking.
newborn
At Expressions Photography, we are truly experts in newborn portraiture. Our team of newborn photographers photograph more newborn sessions in a week than most photographers have the opportunity to photograph in a year. As professionals, our photographers are sensitive to the special needs of the newborn's family. As artists, their ability to freely and creatively capture breath-taking imagery translates into documenting life-changing moments parents will cherish for a lifetime. We offer current props, creative lifestyle photography and affordable pricing. To provide our customers the unique style that makes a Baby Face Portrait distinctly recognizable, Baby Face only hires as its employees professional, full-time, experienced photographers possessing great skill and talent. Sessions are available at your hospital, in your home, or in our Tampa studio. We recommend that all newborn sessions take place within 5 days of birth, but no later than 10 days, to enable us to capture that special “newborn look”.
Sessions can be booked in one of two ways: you may either pay a one-time single session fee of $60.00, or you may purchase our Baby Steps Plan at $89.95, which covers your session fees for 4 sessions over a 2-year period and includes 10% off portrait purchases. If you are delivering in one of the hospitals we serve, please see our in-hospital newborn page instead.
family
Whether it's the whole family or just the kids, Expressions Photographers tell the story of your family and the milestones of your life with artistic imagery. We offer our customers three options for a portrait session: in-home, on-location, or in-studio. There is something for everyone! Sessions can be booked one of two ways: you may either pay a one-time single session fee of $50.00, or you may purchase our Baby Steps Plan. The plan is $79.95 and covers your session fees for 4 sessions, which you can use over a 2-year time period, including 10% off portrait purchases. A payment must be secured for either the one-time session fee or the Baby Steps Plan at the time of booking.
