Ultimate Guide to Proposing + Proposal Photographer in St. Petersburg, Clearwater & Tampa

By Xina Photo — Proposal & Engagement Photographer

If you’re planning to pop the question in the Tampa Bay area, you couldn’t have chosen a more beautiful place. From the sugar-sand beaches of Clearwater to the dreamy sunsets at St. Pete Beach, or the historical and modern architecture of downtown St. Pete and Tampa, this area is made for unforgettable proposals — and for photos that tell your story perfectly.

I’m Xina, a proposal photographer based in St. Petersburg, and I’ve helped countless couples plan, photograph, and relive one of the most magical moments of their lives. If you’re searching for a proposal photographer in St. Pete, Clearwater, Tampa, or St. Pete Beach, here’s everything you need to know.

💍 Why Hire a Proposal Photographer

A professional proposal photographer captures the emotion, surprise, and joy of your engagement without you having to worry about anything.
You’ll be able to:

Relive the moment from both perspectives
Share the experience with family and friends instantly
Get high-quality images for your engagement announcement and wedding website

I help clients plan everything — from the perfect location and timing to making sure the lighting and crowd conditions are ideal.

🌅 Best Places to Propose in the Tampa Bay Area

Here are some of the most beautiful proposal spots I recommend as a local photographer:

1. St. Pete Beach

Perfect for golden sunsets, dunes, and wide-open skies. The Don CeSar is iconic, and Pass-a-Grille offers a more private setting.

2. Vinoy Park & North Shore Park (Downtown St. Pete)

Lush greenery, waterfront views, and the pier skyline make this one of the top proposal locations in St. Petersburg.

3. Clearwater Beach

Soft white sand and vivid sunsets make Clearwater Beach a classic for surprise proposals. Pair it with dinner at Pier 60 or the Sandpearl Resort.

4. Tampa Riverwalk

Urban, scenic, and vibrant — ideal for couples who want city vibes with waterfront backdrops.

📸 What to Expect From Your Proposal Session

Every proposal session I photograph includes:

Unlimited photo downloads
A minimum of 10 sneak peek images delivered within 48 hours
Help planning your location, timing and setup

Packages start at $450, and you can view them all here: Proposal Packages

💡 Tips for Amazing Proposal Photos

Book us, and we give you all of our secret tips and tricks from photographing over 150 proposals between the two of us. We give every client our ‘training’ guide.

🌴 Ready to Start Planning?

If you’re dreaming of a proposal that’s romantic, beautifully photographed, and stress-free, I’d love to help.

Yes, we also go to Manatee County: Sarasota, Bradenton, Siesta Key, Anna Maria Island. We plan proposals all along the Pinellas County Beaches from Ft. Desoto to North Clearwater Beach.

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Jenny Roberts

17:23 24 Sep 25

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!

Laura Lawler

15:13 21 Sep 25

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!!

Todd Watts

00:58 15 Sep 25

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

Stacy Beaton

23:20 13 Sep 25

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!

Shantel Terry

17:44 08 Aug 25

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.

Austin Wable

20:49 04 Aug 25

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

Georgia Hardage

18:01 02 Aug 25

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.