In the whirlwind of modern life, amidst the incessant buzz of notifications and the rapid pace of change, there exists a timeless desire to capture moments that matter. Whether it's a fleeting smile, a heartfelt embrace, sports memories, photography has the power to freeze these precious instants in time. But therein lies the dilemma: do we wait for serendipity to strike, or do we proactively seek to immortalize our cherished memories? Working in the Tampa Bay market, there are lots of options for photography and we’ll delve into the compelling reasons why booking a photo session in advance is not merely a choice, but a crucial step towards preserving the essence of our lives.
Our Florida Portrait Powder Sessions have a season in Florida, where we conduct them outside during the months of late November to April. It’s usually the drier months in the state, (El Nino 2024 is making it interesting) along with cooler weather when we’re outside. The Tampa Bay weather at times is tricky, so we plan accordingly and have to watch the weather.
In the dynamic world of sports, every moment is a story waiting to be told, an emotion waiting to be captured. Whether it's the triumph of victory, the agony of defeat, or the raw energy coursing through the athletes, sports photography has the power to freeze these fleeting moments in time, immortalizing them for generations to come. From competitive cheer, football senior night to ballet - we cover all sports.
1. Experience: A professional sports photographer has the experience and expertise to capture high-quality images, even in fast-paced and dynamic sporting environments.
Planning a sports photo session can be a fun and exciting experience, but it also requires careful preparation to ensure that you get the best results. Here are some steps to help you plan for your sports photo session:
You are an athlete! You practice day in, day out all year long. Why wouldn’t you want to capture images that are just as unique as you are. At Taylor Art Photos, we’ve added Sports Photography into the composite imagery world.
We cover an array of sports, ranging Volleyball, Baseball to Hockey and more.
When we add colored powder to our portrait sessions, the result is explosive ... and dare we say, creatively colorful. Our portrait subjects come with pristine apparel and elegant hairstyles, and leave with pink, turquoise, and purple on their cheeks, toes and hair. Oh, and big smiles on their face!
Powder portraits are seasonal, just like Santa and Christmas photos. Sign up for our newsletter to know when the season opens for this outdoor shoot. Taylor Art Photos does have other concepts for youth dancers and gymnasts available. Contact lead photographer Kevin Taylor to schedule an innovative and creative individual or group session.
It’s amazing the art that can be created through simple make-up artistry and costuming. We are always looking to inspire our clients and that’s why we created our Clown Portrait Session. Clowns are so iconic in art, symbolizing joy, tragic irony, playfulness, subversion, and comedy. Really, in our opinion the list could go on and on.
When choosing a photographer, you want to feel secure in knowing that the photographer is known in the industry for producing high quality work. While TAP (Taylor Art Photos) is well-known throughout Tampa Bay for delivering creative and high-quality art portraits, we are proud to announce that we are published in industry magazines, as well.
A lot of couples experience their first professional photos during your engagement. Preparation for a wedding can be daunting at times and our goal is to keep this part of your wedding planning easy, enjoyable and a bit of fun. From the beach, to the city street or the park we got you covered in the Tampa Bay region.
Bring Mints - it’s a funny thought, but during engagement shoots there’s a bit of smooching involved and it never hurts to be a bit minty fresh during your time in front of the camera.
The art of the gym shoot can be fun, nerve wracking and exciting all at once, especially if this is your first go around with a gym shoot. A few things to consider when planning or booking a session with your photographer.
We enjoy sharing information, stories, best practices, up and coming events, along with various surprises. This past week, we officially launched “The TAPROOM” our own podcast that will appear weekly. Currently, we’re just on iTunes but we’ll be expanding to other platforms as the library fills.
As the saying goes, what works for one may not work for another… this is true when shooting a photo session for a male bodybuilding vs. a female fitness athlete. Setting up a session for a pro or amateur male athlete takes a different approach and focuses on muscle hardness, angles to show off size and their conditioning. (Female athletes also show off their figure, but usually in a different manner)
Tampa has a slew of options when planning your photo session. The options for beach sessions are endless as you could head to Sarasota, St. Petersburg and head up to Clearwater. Besides the beaches, there are various state parks with a lot of greenery, trails, rivers and gators (be cautious). Include city shots, historic areas and you have more options to complete your family pictures,l enhance your modeling profile or work on creative portraits.
Planning a photo session can take some work and questions can arise while planning the event. Getting a bit of research done prior to the session or when you’re planning it can take some anxiety out of the event and allow for a better photo shoot.
up in most peoples mind. Most assume time doesn’t matter, but it actually does and it might actually be the biggest item to consider. When photographing a family, athlete or model the sun is always taken into consideration for outdoors shoot.
Whether you’re competing in a bodybuilding/fitness show or achieved a personal goal, you’ll want to capture the dedication and hard work that was the result of your hard work. Some decide to keep the images for personal use, others are influencers in social media and use it to promote their personal brand.
With all the images circulating from your phone, digital cameras, GoPros ,and the list goes on, while the digital copies continue to pile up. Luckily, as technology advances so do the options and the cost of storage continues to go down.
