Family sessions with Karissa Leigh Designs in Tampa are $290 or $390. The 30 Minute Session is $290 and includes 15 edited images. The Full Hour Session is $390 and includes 30 edited images, plus the client closet. The Beach Session is also $390 and gives you a full hour on the sand in the hour before sunset, with 25 edited images. Every session includes a private online gallery and a full print release.
Tampa Family Sessions at a Glance
Sessions take place in the Wesley Chapel studio, at a favorite spot around Tampa, or on the beach. Here is how the three compare.
| Session | Price | Time | Edited Images | What Is Included |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Minute Session | $290 | 30 minutes | 15 | Studio or outdoor location, private online gallery, full print release |
| Full Hour Session | $390 | 1 hour | 30 | Studio or outdoor location, client closet access, private online gallery, full print release, additional images $25 each |
| Beach Session | $390 | 1 hour, before sunset | 25 | Pass a Grille, Clearwater Beach, Sand Key, a local dog beach, or a beach you love, plus client closet access and a full print release |
Prices shown before sales tax. You can see every Tampa session on the investment page.
What Changes the Price
The difference between $290 and $390 comes down to three things.
Session Length
Thirty minutes is plenty for a small family and a few favorite poses. An hour gives little ones time to warm up, leaves room for an outfit change, and lets Karissa catch the in between moments: the tickle, the piggyback ride, the toddler who finally sits in Grandma's lap.
Number of Edited Images
The sessions include 15, 25, or 30 edited images. If you fall in love with more of them once you see your gallery, additional images are $25 each. If you already know you want an album or a full wall of frames, the Full Hour Session gives you the most to choose from.
Studio, Park, or Beach
The studio and outdoor sessions work around your schedule. The Beach Session is timed to the hour before sunset, when the Gulf light turns soft and golden. Choose Pass a Grille, Clearwater Beach, Sand Key, a local dog beach so the four legged family members can join, or another beach that means something to you.
Prints and Wall Art
Think about where these photos will live before your session. A canvas over the sofa needs a different frame than a holiday card. Tell Karissa what you are picturing, and she will plan poses and spacing around the prints you actually want, then walk you through the printed options in your gallery.
When to Book
Fall is a favorite season for family photos in Tampa, because the heat finally breaks and so many families want new photos for holiday cards. If a card is the goal, book early enough to leave three weeks for your gallery plus time to order and mail. Beach sessions follow the sunset, so the start time shifts with the season. The Best Time of Year for Family Photos in Tampa FL walks through the light and weather season by season.
Questions Families Ask About Cost
Do family session prices include sales tax?
No. Family sessions are priced before Florida sales tax.
Can I buy more images after the session?
Yes. Once you see your gallery, additional edited images are $25 each.
Do you have outfits we can borrow?
Yes. The Full Hour and Beach sessions include access to the client closet, with dresses in women's and girls' sizes and soft neutral options that photograph beautifully on the sand.
How do I choose between 30 minutes and a full hour?
Start with two questions. Which photo would you be heartbroken not to have? And where will these photos live: a canvas over the sofa, an album on the coffee table, or your holiday cards? A single card photo fits a 30 minute session. A wall of prints or a full album usually needs the hour.
When will we see our photos?
Sneak peeks arrive within a few days of your session, and your full gallery is usually ready within three weeks.
If you are deciding between the studio and the beach, Karissa is happy to talk it through with you. Who will be in your photos this year?
