Professional Clearwater Beach Photographer | Family, Couples & Vacation Portraits
Welcome to your trusted destination for Clearwater Beach photography — where soft white sand, glowing Gulf sunsets, and joyful connection create the perfect setting for portraits you’ll treasure for years to come.
Whether you’re visiting on vacation, celebrating a milestone, planning a surprise proposal, or gathering generations together, Clearwater Beach offers some of Florida’s most iconic coastal scenery, and I’m here to capture your story beautifully and effortlessly.
📸 Clearwater Beach Photography Services
Every session is relaxed, natural, and thoughtfully guided — blending beautiful light, candid interaction, and gentle direction so your photos feel timeless and authentic.
Family Beach Portraits
Perfect for families vacationing in Clearwater Beach who want joyful, natural images that capture this season of life — laughter, connection, and genuine moments together.
Couples, Proposal & Engagement Sessions
Romantic sunrise or sunset sessions designed to feel effortless and emotional. We are proud to be leaders in the local Clearwater Beach proposal photography market — helping plan, coordinate, and capture unforgettable surprises.
Beach Weddings
One of the most important days of your life deserves professional, stress-free coverage. From intimate beach elopements to small gatherings by the Gulf, we ensure every meaningful moment is documented beautifully.
Maternity & Milestone Photography
Perfect for pregnancy announcements, baby bumps, anniversaries, graduations, bachelorette celebrations, and life’s most meaningful moments — all set against the stunning Gulf Coast backdrop.
📅 What to Expect from Your Photography Experience
Professional Guidance from Start to Finish
From outfit recommendations to ideal timing and location suggestions, every detail is handled so your session feels smooth and enjoyable.
Beautiful, Flattering Light
Sessions are scheduled around sunrise or golden hour for the most stunning natural light. I begin with soft natural light and, as the sun sets, incorporate professional lighting techniques to create dramatic and vibrant sunset portraits.
Customized Beach Locations
While Clearwater Beach is a favorite, we also photograph at nearby Gulf Coast locations including Sand Key, Indian Rocks Beach, Belleair Beach, and Indian Shores depending on your vision and crowd levels.
High-Resolution Digital Images
Your professionally edited gallery will be delivered online with high-resolution downloads ready for printing and sharing.
📍 Serving Clearwater Beach & North Pinellas County Beaches
While Clearwater Beach is our most popular location in North County – it can also be a little crowded at peak times of the year for sessions. Don’t worry – we have our favorite spots that we recommend in Clearwater Beach. We help you decide on the best location for your session, or we come to your stay. Our sessions are planned at locations nearby in the north Pinellas County Beaches — including:
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!
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.
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.
Response from the owner 01:48 07 Aug 25
Cutest session ever! So glad I mentioned this location and we went with it.
