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.
Portrait Session Collections
Beautiful photography, relaxed direction, and straightforward options. Choose the session that feels right for your family.
Short, relaxed, and beautifully simple.
A short session for smaller immediate families wanting updated portraits without a longer photography session.
$397
Ask About Petite
More time. More variety. Less rush.
Our recommendation for one immediate family. Beautiful portraits together, parents with children, and sibling combinations.
$597
Ask About Essential
A little more room for everything.
Best for immediate families and family groups of up to 10 people who want more time, more variety, and a relaxed pace. Ideal for larger immediate families, grandparents joining the session, and extra combinations.
$797
Ask About Signature
Everyone together. Every household.
Designed for groups of 11 or more or families bringing together multiple households. Perfect for grandparents, adult siblings, cousins, multiple family units, and larger multigenerational gatherings.
from $997
Ask About Extended FamilyEvery session includes professionally finished, high-resolution photographs in color, with select black-and-white images, personalized planning, and a private online gallery available for one year after delivery. Additional finished images are optional when available. No upgrade is required.
Booking and delivery
A $150 retainer reserves your date.
The remaining balance is due 72 hours
before your session.
Galleries are typically delivered
within 2–3 weeks.
Any additional travel, admission,
parking, or permit costs are discussed
before booking.
Session times and lighting
Petite sessions are available at sunrise
or at locations within 10 miles of
ZIP code 32725. Outside that local area,
Petite sessions are offered at sunrise only.
Essential, Signature, and Extended Family
sessions may be scheduled at other times
of day, subject to availability.
For the most beautiful natural light,
I recommend scheduling outdoor sessions
at sunrise or shortly before sunset.
Every collection includes one
approved location.
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.
