Beauty Photographer | St. Petersburg, FL

When Ashley first came to me with the idea of doing a shoot with a tarantula, I wasn’t sure what to think. I’m not the biggest fan of spiders, but the little guy grew on me and I may have even touched it. This shoot will be one for the books for me and I couldn’t have been more excited to collaborate with such a wonderful team!

Model: Ashley BeLoat

Hair and Makeup: Nicki Marie Makeup Artistry

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Special Delivery!

I have some exciting news! My husband and I are expecting a baby boy in the beginning of February! At almost 37 weeks, he should be making his debut within the next few weeks and we couldn't be more excited. I will be taking a few months off to spend with my baby boy, but please feel free to write me if you have any questions, would like recommendations or would like to schedule a future shoot. I'll be sure to keep everyone updated, love you guys! 

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Photo by: Julia Chew 

Fall Fashion 2017 | Hyde Park, Tampa, FL

Fall Fashion 2017 | Hyde Park, Tampa, FL

It's officially my favorite time of year in Florida, it's Fall!!! To celebrate I'm sharing one of my latest fashion editorials. Check out the latest fall fashions adorned by the adorable Vendela Busbee. 

Model headshot by Carlie Chew Photography Tampa, Florida 
Adorable model poses in clothing from Marhsall's and Paige Denim, for florida photographer Carlie Chew
Fall fashion shoot with all yellow background, editorial fashion photographer Carlie Chew 
Casual model pose in yellow top for fall fashion photoshoot with Carlie Chew Photography 
Fall fashion photoshoot, model headshot photographer Carlie Chew, Tampa, Florida
 Fall fashion editorial, Paige Denim and Marshall's clothing photographed by Carlie Chew in Tampa, Florida 
Model poses causal in red Anthrpologie Elevenses jumpsuit, photographed by Carlie Chew in Tampa, Florida 
Model poses with surprised face in red jumpsuit, headshot photographer Carlie Chew Tampa, Florida 
Model on white couch in tropical Florida in Elevenses red jumpsuit Anthropologie for Carlie Chew Photography 
Model jumps in red Elevenses jumpsuit from Anthropologie for Carlie Chew Photography in Tampa, Florida fashion photoshoot 

PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER | ST. PETERSBURG, FL

PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER | ST. PETERSBURG, FL

My husband and I recently bought our first home in St. Petersburg and we are loving it!!! I have always been so inspired by St. Petersburg and the beautiful history. Shortly after moving into our house I had the wonderful opportunity of collaborating with the insanely talented Ashley BeLoat on a portrait shoot in historic St. Pete. Ashley is such a beautiful soul inside and out and it truly speaks in her work. I hope you love these images and keep your an eye out for our most recent collaboration, coming soon. 

Classic, Vintage Portrait photography by Carlie Chew Photography in historic St. Petersburg, FL
A serene vintage profile shot taken by Carlie Chew Photography in the gardens of historic St. Petersburg, FL
A model poses surround by fuchsia bougainvillea in historic St. Petersburg, FL with Carlie Chew Photography 
A beautiful classic portrait image of Ashley in Lace lying in the gardens of historic St. Petersburg, FL with Carlie Chew Photography 
A classic and elegant image of a models face and lips as she poses with fuchsia flowers in St. Petersburg for Carlie Chew Photography 
A model poses for a portrait at sunset with natural light with the water as a backdrop in historic St. Petersburg with Carlie Chew Photography 
Ashley stands in a front yard surrounded by purple flowers as sunset, backlit from the gorgeous light with Carlie Chew Photography in St. Petersburg, FL

Fun With Photography 101 Workshop | Tampa, FL

Fun With Photography 101 | The Paper Seahorse Tampa, FL

Are you interested in photography, but don't know where to begin? Join me on Saturday, June 10th from 2-4pm for my 'Fun With Photography 101' workshop at The Paper Seahorse. In this beginner class you'll learn lighting, composition, posing, shooting from unique angels and perspectives and how to capture candid images. All ages, experience and cameras are welcome! I'm looking forward to seeing you there and please feel free to contact me with any questions. 

Reserve Your Spot

Beginning Photography Workshop hosted at The Paper Seahorse in South Tampa, FL and taught by Carlie Chew Photography

Couples Portrait Photographer | St. Petersburg, FL

Couples Portraits | Lettuce Lake Park, Tampa 

Brittany and Bill were so incredibly adorable together in these couples portraits in Lettuce Lake Park, Florida. We wandered around the beautiful nature reserve in Tampa, capturing the sweet and joyful moments between these two lovebirds. 

Carlie Chew Photography captures loving couples portrait surrounded by kayaks at Lettuce Lake Park, Tampa, Florida 
Portraits of a beautiful couple on the boardwalk at Lettuce Lake Park, Tampa, FL photographed by Carlie Chew Photography 
Fun couples portraits taken by Tampa photographer Carlie Chew at Lettuce Lake Park, Floria. 

Family Photographer | St. Petersburg, FL

A couple of years ago I met a beautiful woman named, Gloria. I met Gloria through my husband's grandmother, Funny Granny at a meeting for the Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary. Gloria has been dedicating her time to the Salvation Army for quite some time and drives all the way from Dade City to do so. The women of the Women's Auxiliary are truly extraordinary women and I was so excited when Gloria asked me to come out to Dade City to photograph her family. Funny Granny told me before our shoot that Gloria had the most adorable grandkids, but I wasn't prepared for this! How cute are these girls??? They seriously just melted my heart. 

Photo of sister's hugging in front of barn in Dade City, Florida taken by Carlie Chew Photography 
Adorable sister's hugging each other on a bench in front of barn in Dade city, Florida taken by Carlie Chew Photography 
Girls having fun! Sister's laugh in photograph in front of barn taken in Dade City, Florida by Carlie Chew Photography 

Holiday Family Portraits | St. Petersburg, FL

I love the joy a baby brings! Nicole and Mike recently welcomed their beautiful baby girl into the world. To say that these parents are heads over heels for their precious baby girl is an understatement. Just take a look at the pictures : )). Congratulations Nicole and Mike! 

Newborn baby feet at family photos in Dunedin, Florida with Carlie Chew Photography 
Mother and father hold newborn baby while the sun sets at Honeymoon Island in Dunedin, Florida with Carlie Chew Photography 
Black and white photo of newborn baby feet for family photographer Carlie Chew Photography at Honeymoon Island in Dunedin, Florida
Mother poses with newborn baby in red dress for family photographer Carlie Chew Photography at Honeymoon Island in Dunedin, Florida
Couple poses with newborn baby for family photographer Carlie Chew Photography at Honeymoon Island in Dunedin, Florida
Couple poses with newborn baby for family photographer Carlie Chew Photography at Honeymoon Island in Dunedin, Florida 

Happy Holidays!

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season with their loved ones! I can't believe how fast 2016 flew by, but it was a wonderful year and I am so grateful for all of the support and encouragement I've received. It is such a privilege to be able to capture memories for your families that will be shared for years and years to come. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for another amazing year! 

To celebrate the season here are some images from my recent photo safari 'Holiday Extravaganza in Hyde Park' with the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts. Visit http://fmopa.org to view current classes and photo safaris. 

Florida Photo Safari with Carlie Chew Photography and The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts, Children run around present in Hyde Park Village
Florida Photo Safari with Carlie Chew Photography and The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts, Christmas Ornament in Hyde Park Village
Florida Photo Safari with Carlie Chew Photography and The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts, Christmas decorations in Hyde Park Village
Florida Photo Safari with Carlie Chew Photography and The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts, Christmas light post in Hyde Park Village
Florida Photo Safari with Carlie Chew Photography and The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts, Preserved home in Hyde Park Village
Florida Photo Safari with Carlie Chew Photography and The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts, Christmas Wreath in Hyde Park Village 

Baby Gender Reveal Party | Tampa Family Photographer

This was one of the sweetest and most exciting moments I have gotten to capture. The love and excitement at Nicole and Clay's gender reveal party was truly contagious. The second Nicole popped the balloon the amount of joy was overwhelming, it brought tears to my eyes. Nicole and Clay have such a beautiful family and I was so grateful that I was able to capture such a sweet moment in their life.  It's a girl!!! 

Parents pop balloon filled with confetti to reveal sex of their baby at gender reveal party at The Tampa Yacht club taken by Carlie Chew Photography
Parents pop balloon filled with confetti to reveal sex of their baby at gender reveal party at The Tampa Yacht club taken by Carlie Chew Photography 
After finding out the sex of their baby at their gender reveal party at The Tampa Yacht Club, photographs taken by family photographer Carlie Chew Photography 
Big sister runs with balloons at her parents gender reveal party at The Tampa Yacht Club, photos taken by Carlie Chew Photography 
Dad finds out his baby is a girl at a gender reveal party at The Tampa Yacht club shot by Tampa family photographer Carlie Chew Photography 
Children that are best friends hug at gender reveal party at The Tampa Yacht Club, picture taken by Carlie Chew Photography 
Big sister finds out the sex of her sister at her parents gender reveal party at the Tampa Yacht Club, Florida taken by Carlie Chew Photography 
Couple kisses for maternity photographer Carlie Chew Photography at their gender reveal party at The Tampa Yacht Club in Florida 
Maternity pictures taken of couple at The Tampa Yacht Club by Carlie Chew Photography at a gender reveal party 

Holiday Mini Sessions | Tampa, FL

Holiday Mini Sessions are back! This year instead of picking one date, I've decided to let you pick the date and location that works best for you. Isn't that exciting! That leaves it open for you to decide if you'd like pictures of you and your family dressing your Christmas tree, at the beach, in front of the beautifully lit tree in Hyde Park, it's entirely up to you. This is the busiest time of year, so please make sure you contact me soon to get your date reserved. 

Holiday Mini Session photos taken at Fishhawk Ranch in Lithia Florida by Carlie Chew Photography 

 Each mini session is a half an hour. There will be a minimum of 15 images hosted in a private online gallery for you to view. With your session you will receive your selection of 5 high resolution digital files with printing rights and a copy of each image sized to share on social media. You will also receive 25 hand designed foil pressed holiday cards with the image of your choice. A $35 travel fee will be added to all locations beyond 20 miles from my home, 33611. If you are interested in one of my basic mini sessions for $250, they are also available for the holidays. 

Lightroom Workshop | FMoPA, Tampa, FL

Join me this Tuesday the 18th for my workshop 'How To Edit Your Images In Lightroom' at 6pm at the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts. In this workshop we will cover how to create clean and consistent edits, while creating a fast efficient workflow. We'll also cover my favorite tips and tricks for editing in Lightroom. For more details or to sign up please visit http://fmopa.org/class-details/132/.

Lightroom and photoshop tutoring offered by Florida photographer Carlie Chew Photography, previously taught at the florida Musuem of Photographic Arts 

Bringing Color To Light | Florida Lifestyle Photographer

I'm so excited today to be sharing these images from a recent collaboration with the incredibly talented Jennifer Hale, Laura Manning of La'mour Vintage and Shannon Sullivan. We were so lucky to have the opportunity to shoot this session at a beautiful and lush property out in Odessa, FL. The gorgeous greenery made the perfect backdrop to display the talent of HMUA Jennifer Hale and stunning designs of L'amour Vintage. Keep your eyes open for our next collaboration. 

Beautiful pastel portrait of model with floral bouquet poses for Tampa fashion photographer Carlie Chew Photography 
Model poses in greenhouse in for love and lemons lingerie and robe for Tampa fashion photographer Carlie Chew Photography 
Photograph taken by Carlie Chew Photography, Tampa fashion photographer, model in lace dress
Beautiful glowing portrait of models face with gold crown taken by fashion photographer Carlie Chew Photography in Odessa, Florida 
Model in front of tropical landscape in yellow blowing dress posing for fashion photographer Carlie Chew Photography in Tampa, Florida 
Model poses against tropical landscape in St. Petersburg, Florida for fashion photographer Carlie Chew Photography 
Green eyeshadow stands out against tropical landscape in model portrait taken by fashion photographer Carlie Chew Photography