Xina Scuderi Photography - St. Pete Photographer
Tampa Bay Wedding, Proposal, Family & Event Photographer
Glad I Got Your Attention. This proposal was at the top of the Empire State Building yesterday and caught attention around the world as the most public, epic proposal of modern time. Let’s be honest… Sometimes it takes saying something ridiculous just to get people to stop scrolling. Don’t worry—I have nothing against beach proposals. … Read more
Planning a surprise proposal can feel overwhelming. You want the moment to be perfect, the location to be beautiful, and somehow keep the whole thing a surprise. After photographing hundreds of couples throughout St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Tampa, and the greater Tampa Bay area, I’ve learned that the best proposal location isn’t always the most famous … Read more
I photograph a lot of proposals at The Don CeSar, and there’s a reason my clients keep choosing it. It’s the most iconic coastal beach architecture on Florida’s west coast—and arguably one of the best places in the country to watch the sunset. The Don Cesar says luxury. It says, “We’re going to have an … Read more
Yes — every image you receive is professionally edited for color, lighting, and overall quality. Full retouching (like skin smoothing, wrinkle removal, or detailed hair fixes) is not included on every image. Since I deliver large galleries (around 100 images per hour session), I don’t fully retouch every photo — but you can easily request … Read more
When Anthony first reached out, he already had a vision. Anthony didn’t want the beach, or a rooftop, or The St. Pete Pier. He wanted Sunken Gardens. In the spring. And honestly? We were thrilled. My husband and I decided we would do it together. Sometimes the other one of us can’t sit out. We’re … Read more
My husband, Kyle Fleming, and I kept it quiet for a long time. We didn’t want other photographers to catch on. About five years ago, we started focusing on proposal photography on St. Pete Beach, Clearwater Beach, and all the beaches in between. It was our thing, and at the time, other photographers hadn’t figured … Read more
Your guide to looking incredible for your Florida Gulf Coast portraits. Beach photography sessions in Clearwater and St. Pete Beach are my most requested sessions—and for good reason. The soft white sand, turquoise water, golden light, and wide-open sky create the perfect backdrop for natural, timeless images. One of the biggest questions I get from … Read more
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 … Read more