Clearwater Family Photographer
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Looking for a Clearwater family photographer who doesn’t do stiff posing or awkward edits? You’re in the right place. The Collective by Michelle Coombs Photography specializes in natural, connection-driven family sessions right here on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Whether you’re a local or planning a beach vacation in Clearwater, we’ll guide you through an effortless experience that results in timeless, clean, joy-filled images.
All editing is done in-house, and every session is built around your family’s pace—no pressure, no overthinking, no Pinterest-perfect staging. Just real moments, beautifully captured.
Clearwater is one of our favorite places to photograph families—whether we’re on Sand Key Beach, tucked under palm trees in a quiet park, or catching golden hour along the shoreline. Every Collective session is designed to feel easy, fun, and honest—no forced smiles, just your people being themselves.
Your photographer will guide you through every step, and all galleries are edited in-house by our team to maintain our consistent, timeless style.
JOYFUL, CONNECTED, AND AUTHENTIC.
The Family Experience
The Process
The steps are simple.
The moments are unforgettable.
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From the beach to your backyard to the cozy comfort of home—wherever your family feels most like themselves, that’s where we’ll photograph your story.
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Session Collections
Each collection is designed to fit different family needs — whether you’re visiting Orlando, meeting at the beach, or scheduling portraits closer to home. Every session includes location help, easy direction, and full-resolution files delivered through your online gallery.
A $250 Retainer is due to book your session
20 hand-edited digital images
Private Deltona home studio
Immediate family
Online gallery with optional upgrades
Petite studio Session
Short, sweet, and beautifully simple.
Enjoy a relaxed portrait experience in our private home based Deltona studio, where beautiful lighting and a simple, timeless setting keep the focus on the people you love most. Ideal for families wanting a quick, stress-free session with the same attention to detail and signature editing we're known for.
$429
40 hand-edited digital images
Your choice of one outdoor location
Wardrobe and location guidance
Online gallery with optional upgrades
classic Session
More time. More variety. Less rush.
With plenty of time to settle in, explore your location, and capture a wonderful variety of images, the Classic Collection offers the perfect balance of flexibility and value. Whether you're visiting Central Florida or creating updated family portraits close to home, this collection provides everything needed for a relaxed, enjoyable session.
$629
Most Popular
Perfect for updated family portraits, milestone moments, and beautiful images without the need for an outdoor session.
Our most popular collection for families looking for a beautiful, well-rounded portrait experience.
60 hand-edited digital images
Your choice of one outdoor location
Wardrobe and location guidance
Online gallery with optional upgrades
Signature Session
Everything. Everyone. Every moment.
Our Signature Collection allows us to slow down, embrace beautiful light, and create a gallery filled with genuine moments and stunning portraits. The additional time is especially valuable for larger families, young children who may need breaks, beach sessions, Disney-area resorts, and vacation portraits where we want to capture every meaningful moment.
$749
The complete experience for families who want the most variety, flexibility, and storytelling.
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Ready to plan your Clearwater or Gulf Coast family session?
As a Clearwater family photographer, I know how important it is to make the most of golden hour light, beach breezes, and relaxed moments. Whether you're vacationing in the area or you're a local who wants a fresh take on family portraits, The Collective offers a refined, real approach—without the pressure or pretense.
We serve Clearwater, Dunedin, Indian Rocks Beach, Belleair, and other nearby Gulf Coast communities
We chose to use Michelle for our extended family photographs while on vacation in Florida. Michelle was such a pleasure to work with. She was punctual (early), communicative, easy going, and what really matters: the pictures are amazing! We’re having a tough time narrowing it down because there are so many amazing shots! Highly recommend.
She engaged with our kids really well and captured amazing images of our family, which isn’t always easy to do with a toddler who doesn’t stop moving! We will definitely book with her again in the future!
One the best photographers I’ve ever dealt with. Not only are her pictures high quality and absolutely gorgeous, but the spirit she brings to the shoot is so joyful and relaxed. I have one kid who does NOT like taking pictures and yet, Michelle’s fun antics made it so she was able to capture the biggest smile ever from a tough customer.