Tampa graduation photos are over for 2024 for me, but not before I documented one of my sweet friend’s beautiful daughters big milestone of finishing her doctorate a few weeks ago. I am so happy for this family, and all their kind, wonderful, smart “kids” who I have been lucky enough to document for years and years and lots of family milestones. I was so happy we got a gorgeous, sunny night on the Tampa riverfront to document her USF grad pictures.

I feel so lucky when I get to document milestones at this age. 10 year olds don’t always get their own photo session. I know as kids get older, maybe we start only doing the once a year update the family photo session, and that is amazing, too. But I still feel like it is important to fill in the “in between” years of childhood. So many people get that first year of photos, then maybe two and three, and maybe into kindergarten, and then it feel like sometimes we skip to 15 or 16 or maybe even all the way until high school graduation to document our kids on their own. I love doing some in between sessions to celebrate those years that are maybe a little less documented. Now, don’t get me wrong, they are probably documented in cell phones and selfies but a photo session just for them is really special. Plus, how many cell phone selfies are you printing to enjoy in the real world, with a tangible piece of art celebrating your kiddo?

Looking for senior pictures in Tampa Bay? Love a good urban backdrop? Here are a few of my favorite Tampa senior photo locations for urban photo sessions.

I love when seniors are looking for something unique for their senior photo session. Check out theseTampa senior pictures with an urban twist in this photo session around Water Street from a few weeks ago. I can’t wait for this family to get their prints in their hands from this colorful and fun laid back photo walk session. The Water Street and Sparkman Wharf area of Tampa provided a fun and colorful backdrop for this stunning senior!

Urban family photo session, yes please. The biggest hit this fall and first location snatched up off the schedule right away. This lovely family has been coming back to me for ten years. I think this was one of my favorite sessions of theirs yet. They fit perfectly in this urban setting. Oh, and if you you are looking for a cool urban photo shoot next year, the flowers that bloom in the spring really make the riverwalk come alive more, too. It is a great spot for high school senior sessions or fun family photo sessions any time of year!

This family has been on my blog a lot. Which I love because I really love watching clients kiddos grow up before my lens! I mean look at little L. His curls and big beautiful eyes are a photographer’s dream. This holiday session at Kiley Gardens in Downtown Tampa was a great night during the earlier part of schedule for weekday mini-sessions this fall!

Downtown Tampa photo shoot with another “forever” family. We really had the best time and the laughs and energy comes through in this gorgeous urban family photo session at Kiley Gardens!

Tampa family photo session downtown, full of sunlight and spring colors! Kiley Garden is such a fun spot for family photos. Great urban city views and parkland to explore.

A couple session at sunset at Kiley gardens. Looking over the Tampa Riverwalk, and the University of Tampa, this stunning couple was full of love and covered in sunshine.