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.
Short, sweet, and perfectly complete.
A simple, shorter session perfect for updated family portraits and a beautiful handful of favorites. Ideal for smaller families who want something quick, easy, and relaxed.
Everything. Everyone. Every moment.
A full session designed for families who want the complete experience — more variety, more candid moments, more combinations, and enough time for everyone to relax and actually enjoy the process without feeling rushed.
Best for: quick updated portraits, smaller families, and anyone wanting a simple session.
Best for: extended families, vacation sessions, multiple groupings, and families who want more variety without feeling rushed.
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.