St. Pete Beach Photographer | Family, Proposal & Couples Sessions - Xina Scuderi Photography

Our beaches are the best beaches on the east coast of the United States. It’s because they face the right direction for gorgeous sunsets, and still have a lot going on in the city for lots of fun things to do. Soft white sand, wide open shoreline, and incredible sunsets almost year-round. As a St. Pete Beach photographer, I specialize in relaxed, natural beach photography that feels effortless, fun, and truly you.

Whether you’re visiting on vacation, celebrating a milestone, or planning something meaningful, St. Pete Beach offers the perfect backdrop for timeless beach photos without feeling crowded or overly staged.

Beach Photography Sessions at St. Pete Beach

I photograph a wide range of beach sessions at St. Pete Beach. Sessions are relaxed, natural, and tailored to your style and comfort level.

Family Beach Photography
Playful, candid family photos that allow space for movement, laughter, and real connection. I am great with big groups, and diverse families.
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Surprise Proposals
One of my most requested sessions at St. Pete Beach. I help with timing, positioning, and discreet coordination.
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Beach Weddings & Elopements
Intimate beach weddings and elopements captured with a mix of candid moments and guided portraits.
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Couples & Engagement Sessions
Natural, romantic sessions at sunset — perfect for engagements or simply celebrating your relationship.
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Maternity Beach Sessions
Soft, flattering sessions focused on connection, movement, and beautiful coastal light.
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Senior & Graduation Photos
Relaxed, modern beach portraits for seniors and graduates who want something unique.
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Branding & Lifestyle Photography
Clean, natural branding images for creatives, entrepreneurs, and small businesses.
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What to Expect from Your St. Pete Beach Photo Session

Vibrant, true-to-tone editing
Natural skin tones, rich color, and images that feel timeless — not trendy or over-filtered.
A mix of candid and gently posed moments
I guide you when needed, but leave room for real interaction and movement.
Natural light + bonus off-camera flash
I use beautiful natural light, and when the moment calls for it, I add off-camera flash to create those standout, dramatic images — especially at sunset.
Local expertise at St. Pete Beach
I handle timing, locations, light, wind, weather and crowds so your session feels easy and stress-free.

Serving St. Pete Beach & Surrounding Areas

While this page focuses on St. Pete Beach, I also photograph sessions throughout the Tampa Bay area, including ALL beaches between Ft. Desoto and North Clearwater Beach like Madeira Beach, Treasure Island, Indian Rocks Beach, Bellaire, and Sand Key.

We figure out a location with you or come to your stay. For us St. Pete Beach means:

Ft. Desoto Park
Pass-A-Grille
Upham Beach
Sunset Beach
Treasure Island
Madeira Beach
Redington Beach – starting to get Mid to North County here.

Book Your St. Pete Beach Photography Session

If you’re looking for a St. Pete Beach photographer who knows the area, understands light, and creates natural, timeless images — I’d love to work with you.

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Logan Tharp

00:02 24 Dec 25

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!

Becky Scott

18:59 22 Dec 25

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!

Monika Spadlo

02:21 19 Dec 25

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!

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02:05 13 Nov 25

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! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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.

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!

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

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.

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.