Tampa Bay Engagement Photography
Celebrating your love story with natural, romantic imagery across Tampa Bay, St. Petersburg, and the Gulf Coast.
Engagement sessions are about slowing down and enjoying this season together. My approach is relaxed, guided, and focused on real connection — the laughter, the quiet moments, and everything in between. Whether you’re envisioning a beach sunset, a lush garden, or an urban downtown vibe, your engagement session is designed to feel effortless and true to you.
What Engagement Sessions Are (and Aren’t)
Engagement Photography is a planned portrait session that gives you time to connect, explore a location you love, and create images for save-the-dates, wedding websites, and announcements.
- Calm, unhurried session
- Outfit changes welcome
- Flexible locations
- Ideal for couples who want intentional, timeless images
👉Looking for a surprise proposal instead? → Proposal photography requires discreet planning and real-time coverage.
Popular Tampa Bay Engagement Photo Locations
Couples choose a wide range of locations throughout Tampa Bay. I’m happy to help you decide based on lighting, crowds, and the overall feel you want.
- St. Pete & Clearwater Beaches
- Sunken Gardens
- Vinoy Park & Downtown St. Pete
- Hyde Park & Downtown Tampa
- University of Tampa
- Private estates or meaningful personal locations
What It’s Like to Work With Me
I guide you just enough so you never feel awkward, while leaving space for natural movement and emotion. You don’t need to know how to pose — I’ve got you.
Couples choose me because:
- The experience feels relaxed and supportive
- Images are candid, timeless, and flattering
- I’m highly rated an over 10 years experience as a professional photographer
- I know Tampa Bay light, timing, and seasonal conditions
- I help you with locations
Ready to Plan Your Engagement Session?
If you’re looking for natural, romantic engagement photography in Tampa Bay, I’d love to help you plan something meaningful.
1 Hour Sessions start at $450
We are there as your photographers for all chapter of your life:
👉 Looking for Surprise Proposals?
👉 Thinking beach for your location? Check out more of my Beach Sessions
👉 Check out my Wedding Page
Xina was amazing to work with and helped me plan my engagement perfectly! She was very easy to communicate with and fast to respond. The photos look amazing!
Xina did professional headshots at an event for us. The experience was great, she took time and did several poses with everyone. The photos turned out fantastic, best headshots I've ever had!
Xina Scuderi Photography was amazing to work with! Very easygoing, professional, and incredibly creative. Everything was done on time, and I absolutely loved my pictures. Highly recommend!
Had the most wonderful experience being photographed by Xina with my family for a Fall photoshoot at Gallaghers. She is so easy to work with, makes everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera and is a ton of fun to be around. Highly recommend her for your next event or photoshoot. Her turnaround time was fantastic and the vast array of images presented to us was amazing. Can’t speak more highly of her, both in her technical skills/shooting/editing etc and also her as a person/artist/creative. Five stars all day long! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Just received the most incredible photos from Xina! She captured my beach yoga class so BEAUTIFULLY—the colors of the sky and ocean stood out in such a powerful way and truly elevated our presence. I was blown away by her dedication and artistic approach—she put so much passion and effort into shooting from different angles to capture the energy of our yoga and sound bath class. She even edited out a distracting sign in the background and enhanced the colors so everything looked even more magical. The turnaround time was so fast, and I felt completely supported by her throughout the process. Xina isn’t just a photographer, she’s an artist, and I’m so grateful to have her talent behind the lens. If you’re in St. Pete—especially if you’re dreaming of stunning sunset photos at Upham Beach—you absolutely need to connect with her!
Xina did a beautiful job capturing pictures of my family on a nature outing!! The colors were gorgeous and so were the pictures 🙂 thank you!!
We setup a sunset photo session, we like to have family photos every couple of years, and Xina made this session so special. We could not be happier with the pictures, and with her directions and her professional attitude on having fun while getting these bits of history inked in digital medium. If you want a great set of pictures during the sunset she is the one to call.
Thank you Xina
Thank you Xina
WOW WOW WOW!!! I am at a loss for words! Your work is immaculate! These images are BEAUTIFUL and exceeded my expectations!! Thank you sooo much!
We booked a session while on vacation and really appreciated how easy she made the process. She met us right outside our hotel, which fit perfectly into our schedule and made it effortless on our part. She blended into our day without any stress or time-consuming planning. The photos captured our trip nicely and were a convenient way to get some family shots without having to arrange a big photo session.
Response from the owner 13:41 13 Aug 25
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! I’m so glad the session felt easy and stress-free—that’s exactly what I aim for. While some photographers spend a lot of their clients’ time on outfit planning, props, and storytelling concepts, I keep my sessions simple so you can enjoy the moment without extra calls, consultations, or preparation. I want the process to fit naturally into your day, capture authentic memories, and give you beautiful photos without taking you away from your vacation. You are such a beautiful family, and your photos turned out absolutely spectacular—it was a joy to capture those moments for you!
Xina took our engagement photos in Clearwaters, on the beach, during sunset, and it went so well ! We were first timers and never had gotten our pictures done professionally, and she was very patient with us . She worked very well with our awkwardness haha . if we are ever back in Clearwater , we would book her again and I recommend her to anyone else interested in getting their pictures done
Response from the owner 01:49 07 Aug 25
You were awesome. Love a couple with beautiful eyes! So easy to direct. Thank you for booking.
Xina did an excellent job photographing our baby girl for her 1/2 birthday! We had family portraits taken with her at The Vinoy in the tea garden which was a perfect location! Xina was very professional and knew exactly where we should pose to get the best results. She even sang silly songs to our baby to get her to look at her and it worked!
We were so impressed with the quality of the photos we received. They came out better than we expected and will be treasured forever! We are going to have to get some of them printed to hang up in our home. They are worth every penny! We can’t recommend Xina enough for any of your professional photography needs.
We were so impressed with the quality of the photos we received. They came out better than we expected and will be treasured forever! We are going to have to get some of them printed to hang up in our home. They are worth every penny! We can’t recommend Xina enough for any of your professional photography needs.
Response from the owner 01:48 07 Aug 25
Cutest session ever! So glad I mentioned this location and we went with it.
Took great photos and was very communicative. Great turnaround time as well. Easy to work with! Highly recommend!
