Kimberley Asante Photography

Tampa's family photographer

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Kimberley Asante’s favorite locations for your next photo session.

I love exploring and finding new locations for my clients, but there are a few, that are just my all time favorite. Depending on what kind of setting you like, I have put together my top three of favorite locations in and around Tampa Bay. I hope they give you inspiration for your next photo session with Kimberley Asante Photography.

Are you looking for a beachy look? Consider Fred Howard Beach for your next photo session. This location offers a beautiful combination of palm trees, huge rocks, greenery and a nice sunset. The beach is relatively small, but also very intimate. It is one of my favorite locations to photograph!

Fred Howard Beach Address: 1700 Sunset Dr, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 Parking fee: $5,-

Are you looking for a beautiful nature location? That offers a good variety of plants and greenery? Consider Eureka Springs Park for your next photo session. This park is a hidden gem in Tampa. It offers lots of beautiful trees and plants, a greenhouse and lots of beautiful flowers, depending on the season. This park is small and intimate and there is lots to explore.

Eureka Springs Park Address: 6400 Eureka Springs Rd, Tampa, FL 33610  Parking fee: $2,-

Or are you more of an urban kind of person? Do brick walls and graffiti speak to you? Then I recommend you consider Ybor City for your next location. Centro Ybor has so much character and lots to explore. Brick walls, graffiti art and Cuban culture is what Ybor is about.

Ybor City Address: 1600 E 8th Ave, Tampa FL Parking fee: starts at $1,- per hour in local garages

I hope these locations give you inspiration for your next photo session. Wanna find out how to book a photo session with me? Check out www.KimberleyAsante.com and fill out a contact form.

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Did you know that I offer dresses to my clients available for rent? I offer both maternity and non-maternity dresses. So if you don’t feel like spending a lot of money on a dress that you might only wear once, consider renting it from my closet with your session! I offer dresses from sizes small to XXL and am always expanding. In my all-inclusive photo packages, the dress rental is included in your session fee. 

Check out my website for more information 

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How to find your forever family photographer?

I highly recommend finding a photographer that suits you and your family's photography needs. There are so many photographers to pick from. Photographers with many different styles and in different price ranges. Before doing the research, here are some things to consider:

- What style attracts and suits me and my family? - What is my budget range? - What products am I looking for? Digital photos or prints, or both? - Do I want a photo session indoor or outdoors? - How soon do I want my session to take place?

With this in mind, search for photographers in your area. You can search on Google, Facebook, Instagram, Yelp, or any other website! Narrow down your list until you've found maybe 2-3 photographers that have the style you're looking for and are in your budget. You can also double-check and see if their business is registered at Sunbiz.org. Knowing that a business is legit, will help you ease your mind when meeting your photographer for the first time Picking a new photographer might be a tough choice because there are so many things to consider! I thought it might be helpful to share some questions you might want to ask the photographer before hiring them. It is important to know what you can expect from your photographer, so make sure you ask the following questions: - What packages do you offer? - What is included in these packages? - What time of day do you recommend doing a (family) photo session? - What payments do you take? - Do I have to sign an agreement? - What will happen when rain is expected? - How much retouching is included in the editing process? - What products do you offer? - When can I expect my products to be delivered? Knowing what you can expect from your photographer helps preparing for your photo session and ease possibly ease your mind. Make sure you chat with your potential photographer on the phone so all your questions can be answered. Then all you have to do is decide on your photographer, schedule your photo session with them and enjoy the session! You think I might be that photographer for you? Inquire today at www.KimberleyAsante.com 

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Does the thought of scheduling a family photo session give you anxiety? Do you hold of having your photos taken because of it? I know it does that for me. Before I even consider getting my photos done, I already worry about if my kids will behave, if my kids will jump in the first puddle before the session starts, if they won't stop screaming for a snack, that I didn't bring with me, what everyone is going to wear, if I need to lose 5 lbs or not, etc. All these concerns, before I have even considered scheduling a photo session. Am I the only one, or can anyone relate?

Having your photos taken each year can feel like a chore. Especially the planning and trying to make it perfect. Just like a holiday family dinner. Too much responsibility! AARGGHH! As a mother, I recognize these things. When you book a photo session with me, I am determined to make the planning light and convenient for you, because you already have so much on your plate. I offer convenient online services, where you get to plan with me while staying in your pajamas. I offer and help with things like: - Phone consultation - Location planning - Wardrobe styling/ color schemes - Activity picking - Vision boards - Online maternity wardrobe - Online private galleries

I know some of you are also often worried about how your kids will behave. As a mother, I know kids can have a short attention span, therefore I focus on the formal poses in the first part of your session, and after that, we will have lots of fun. So if one of your children decides to jump in a muddy puddle, it'll only be remembered as a fun memory that was captured. I love chasing toddlers, learning new dances from teenagers or simply making anyone laugh. I care about a deep connection with each individual. I encourage everyone to schedule a photo session a few weeks or even months in advance. So what's stopping you? Feel free to inquire without any commitment! www.KimberleyAsante.com