The Cottages at Cypress Cay is a brand new rental community here in Tampa and the first of it’s kind that offers the convenience of apartment living but with all the amenities and interior luxuries. I had the honor of photographing their official ribbon cutting to celebrate the culmination of months of dedication and collaboration, honoring the visionary minds behind Cypress Cay and the talented architects and designers who brought the concept to life.
Read MoreMetropolitan Ministries, a pillar of community service in Tampa Bay, has been transforming the lives of homeless and at-risk families since its inception. Bridge Builders, their flagship fundraising event, hosted at the Hilton Downtown Tampa, serves as a vital lifeline, providing the resources needed to continue their mission of compassion and empowerment.
Read MoreIn the heart of Tampa's vibrant corporate event scene, the JW Marriott Tampa played host to an extraordinary annual event, the Tampa Chamber Women of Influence Luncheon. This event always sells out months in advance as hundreds of women come to connect and celebrate the strength, resilience, and accomplishments of the most amazing women in Tampa Bay.
Read MoreThe Greater Tampa Realtors showcased their talent for hosting a memorable occasion during the installation of their 2024 leadership team at Venue at the Block in Dade City. Embracing a country chic aesthetic, the event was a blend of style and camaraderie. A unique highlight was the "paint by numbers" canvas featuring their logo, allowing guests to actively contribute to the event's artistic ambiance. The outdoor patio boasted a cigar bar, lawn games, and a nostalgic touch with a 1968 vintage Volkswagen bus photo booth.
Read MoreTeam TAMPA led by Chef Taro brought home the W in the 7th annual Tampa Bay Food Fight. This is our 6th time being there in the ring to photograph this event and always an annual favorite!!! You’ve got all the best chef’s and restaurants in the Tampa Bay area bringing the best skills, amazing, food and it’s all to raise money for Metropolitan Ministries Culinary Arts Program. It’s all for the purpose of providing job training opportunities for adults who are at risk or transitioning out of homelessness towards self-sufficiency.
Read MoreThe holiday season is a time of magic, warmth, and fabulous parties! This week, we had the incredible privilege of working with an amazing team to capture the Beacon Rooftop Holiday Open House. Beacon is the newest and hottest spot in downtown for curated cocktails Tampa with it’s 270 degree views of downtown as it sits on the 27th floor of the JW Marriott Tampa.
Read MoreThis was our 3rd year photographing the Metromin Pasco Leaders Luncheon held at the Advent Health Center Ice and it is always an event that truly exemplifies the power of community and leadership. This event, which brought together prominent figures, community leaders, and local businesses, who support and volunteer to help those in need in Pasco County.
Read MoreWe had the honor of photographing Lifelink Foundation’s 40th anniversary gala! This was an extra special one for them as they haven’t been able to get to celebrate since before covid! They are a really amazing organization right here in the Tampa Bay area that specializes in organ donation and tissue collection.
Read MoreSuncoast Wedding & Event Leaders is one of my favorite industry groups to be a part of here on the west coast of Florida. I had the honor of photographing the Summer Summit which was a day full of networking and amazing education by key industry leaders hosted by the Longboat Key Club.
Read MoreThe Metropolitan Ministries annual Bridge Builders Luncheon at Hilton Tampa Downtown is always a highly anticipated event in the Tampa Bay area, drawing attendance from prominent figures in the community. Among the notable attendees were Mayor Jane Castor, who has been a strong supporter of Metropolitan Ministries and its mission to provide assistance to those in need. Additionally, former Mayor Bob Buckhorn, Titus O'Neil, and so many people that care about this amazing organization from the Tampa Bay area.
Read MoreBaylor University brought the green and gold to Tampa and hosted their Give Light event at the brand new Tampa EDITION. Baylor’s 4 piece jazz ensemble from their school of music played during dinner and throughout the evening. It was an evening to celebrate the academics and accomplishments of Baylor with a panel of speakers, and to say thank you to their alumni who support them from around the globe.
Read MoreIt’s always an exciting day when there’s a ribbon cutting here in Tampa Bay! I got to spend the morning at Rapid 7’s brand new Tampa office and let me tell you, it is awesome! You might remember the old movie theater that was in Channelside, well now it is the home of the Tampa Office of Rapid 7, which is a cyber security company based in Boston. The architecture and decor is so cool, very modern and industrial with hints of Tampa and their company’s personality throughout. They legit have a speak easy behind a hidden door from their break room.
Read MoreI always love a chance to get to mingle with my wedding friendors and learn some new things I can take home to implement in my business! This month’s ABC meeting I got to do both and also photograph it.
Since it’s February there was a little swag table of love as well as a station to write thank yous to our fellow friendors.
Tampa Bay Food Fight 2023 hosted by Seminole Hard Rock Tampa did not disappoint!!!! Team ST. PETE dominated in the most fun and awesome culinary competition here in Tampa. This is our 5th year photographing this event and every year it’s so cool to see how many people and businesses come out to support and donating to Metropolitan Ministries Culinary Program.
Read MoreIf you’ve been following us for a while you know that we LOVE Metropolitan Ministries and all they do to bring hope to Tampa Bay. They have really expanded their reach to Pasco and this was the 2nd year I got to photograph their Pasco County leaders luncheon. It’s so cool to hear all that they are doing and building in that area now too. This was the 2nd year that Advent Health Center Ice hosted this event.
Read MoreWe are so happy that corporate events were back in full swing in the fall! We’ve been a member and photographer for many many events with the Tampa Chamber over the last 15 years. Their Emerging Leaders annual meeting is always a really fun one with amazing energy and a great group of the young professionals in Tampa Bay.
Read MoreOne of our favorite wedding professional networking groups is Association of Bridal Consultants and the June meeting at Opal Sands Resort did not disappoint! Even though weddings/events are back with a vengeance (a good one!:-) I feel like we as local professionals don’t see each other often enough, so when we do, we do it up right!
Read MoreWe are so happy that events are back in full force! If you’ve been around a while, you’ve seen that we LOVE Metropolitan Ministries and photograph many of their fundraisers and events. This event was the Pasco Leaders Luncheon hosted by Advent Health Center Ice. It’s such a cool (literally:-) venue as they cover the ice and the event is right on the ice.
Read MoreEvery so often us wedding and event people get to get together and throw a pretty awesome party! This week we got to work with an amazing team of sponsors to photograph the October meeting for Suncoast Wedding & Event Leaders (SWEL) at The Pavilion at Mixon Farm and it did not disappoint!
Read MoreLast night was one of my personal favorite annual events because it’s so crazy, fun, and by far the best reason is that it’s a fundraiser to benefit the culinary school at Metropolitan Ministries. This was the 5th year for the Tampa Bay Food Fight, this year hosted at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino and Hotel. This event brings together all the best restaurants both both side of the bay and the best of the best battle it out for team Tampa and Team St. Pete. Team Tampa was led by captain Chef Taro Larrea, who is Executive Chef and partner at Eddie V’s Tampa. Team St. Pete was led by captain Chef Joshua Breen - Annata Wine Bar.
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