Business Details
26 Years
experience
Family & Wedding Photographer in Fort Myers, FL
Frank Simonetti Photographer has dedicated over 25 years to capturing life's most cherished moments through natural light photography on Florida's most scenic beaches. Founded on a legacy of photographic excellence dating back to 1946, our studio specializes in family portraits and wedding photography across Fort Myers, Sanibel, Captiva, and Marco Island. Our approach prioritizes authenticity, using Florida's natural landscapes to create timeless images that reflect genuine emotions rather than artificial enhancements. With formal training from the Art Institute of Boston and decades of experience photographing thousands of clients, we combine technical expertise with an intuitive understanding of light and composition. Our commitment to client satisfaction is evident in our personalized approach, arriving early to scout optimal locations and dedicating full sessions to ensure comfort and natural expression. Recognized by Getty Images for editorial and advertising work, we maintain the same standard of excellence in every family session and wedding we photograph. Our portfolio demonstrates mastery of both posed and candid photography, with expertise in capturing the unique dynamics of multi-generational families and intimate wedding ceremonies. We maintain strict professionalism while fostering relaxed atmospheres that allow subjects' true personalities to shine through. Our longevity in the industry and consistent return clientele attest to our ability to create images that transcend trends and stand the test of time.
Services
Family Photography
Wedding Photography
Beach Elopements
Destination Weddings
Senior Portraits
Engagement Photos
Vow Renewals
Vacation Photography
Child Photography
Event Photography
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- Over 25 years of experience in family and wedding photography
- Specializing in natural light photography on Florida beaches
- Photographed thousands of clients across multiple generations
- Portfolio featured by Getty Images for editorial use
- Personalized approach with pre-session location scouting
Payment methods
- Cash, Debit cards, Credit cards, Mobile payments
What people say
Wonderful person
Prompt service
Amazing pictures
Professional and accommodating
Magical images
Services
Family Photography
Our family photography sessions capture multi-generational connections against Florida's coastal landscapes. Specializing in beach environments, we create images that showcase natural interactions rather than posed arrangements. Sessions typically last one hour, allowing time for subjects to relax and genuine moments to emerge organically.
Wedding Photography
We document weddings from pre-ceremony preparations through reception celebrations, emphasizing emotional authenticity over staged moments. Our approach combines documentary-style shooting with artistic composition, capturing details like floral arrangements, venue architecture, and candid guest interactions alongside couple portraits.
Beach Elopements
Specializing in small-scale beach weddings, we provide photography services for elopements with couples and small guest groups. Our coverage includes pre-ceremony preparations, ceremony documentation, and post-ceremony portraits at multiple beach locations within the same session timeframe.
Destination Weddings
We photograph weddings at premier coastal venues including Sundial Resort, South Seas Island Resort, and Chapel by the Sea. Services include multi-day coverage for destination weddings with coordination for sunrise, daytime, and sunset photography opportunities at various beach locations.
Senior Portraits
High school senior sessions utilize coastal environments to create images that reflect individual personalities. Sessions include both formal and casual compositions, with outfit changes and multiple location transitions within the designated timeframe to maximize variety.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
Primarily serving Fort Myers, Sanibel Island, Marco Island, and Captiva Island with additional availability for Naples beach sessions.
What's included in the photography fee?
Fees include photographer's time for location scouting, session duration, and post-processing. Detailed pricing available in downloadable fee sheets.
What should we wear for family photos?
Coordinate colors with beach surroundings while maintaining individual style - avoid matching outfits for more natural-looking compositions.
How long are typical sessions?
Family and wedding sessions typically last one hour to allow comfortable pacing and natural interaction development.
Reviews (15)
Re
Jul 06, 2024
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Frank is the best! He brought out special moments and captured the subtle details of our wedding that will live eternal
Hanan Atia
Mar 11, 2024
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Great photographer with amazing energy. Cares so deeply about what he does. Arrived long before us to scout locations and lighting. Look no further!
Annie Atia
Mar 09, 2024
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Frank did our maternity photos this weekend and was absolutely amazing. He thoughtfully chose the landscape and light that would suit his vision best. He is clearly passionate about what he does and a true professional! I would use Frank for all future photos shoots thank you Frank!
Ljk Kaplan
Jan 13, 2024
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Frank is amazing to work with. He took beautiful pictures of our family at Captiva. We would highly recommend him for your family photos or special occasions.
Laura Russell
Apr 20, 2022
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Frank did our Sanibel beach wedding pics! They were phenomenal! We received them in less than a week! Highly recommend! Thank You, Frank from the bottom of our hearts,
Candy Reeves
Sep 23, 2021
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We hired Frank for our wedding photos on Sanibel. Can't say enough about him! He spent his time getting some amazing shots, knew the best spots to pose. Reasonably priced as well.
Amelia Stark
Aug 06, 2021
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Frank was amazing! We were so happy to get him after seeing the samples of his work on his site and our photographs turned out just as great as those! He was very energetic and creative with the shots. He was also very flexible in that the day before the ceremony, everything was moved from the afternoon to the morning and he was able to accommodate with no problems! Would recommend 100%!
Courtney
Jun 10, 2021
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Frank did a wonderful job photographing our wedding in May. He is very professional and has loads of experience making the pictures turn out perfectly. He also makes the process fun and tailored to your liking. We loved our photos! Positive Responsiveness, Quality, Professionalism, Value. More
Melissa Pierson
Feb 01, 2021
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We are beyond thrilled with our wedding photos that Frank took! He made the experience fun for our kids, he pays very close attention to detail, very meticulous with the setup of the shots as well. I highly recommend him! The only problem we have is which ones to choose, they all look amazing! Thank you Frank!
Personal
Jul 22, 2020
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Frank came highly recommended from several local venues on Sanibel. And he did not disappoint! Frank was the consummate professional photographer we were hoping for, set up all the shots, great backdrops, perfect angles, and the outcome of our wedding photos was superb! Our friends and family came from all over the US for our destination wedding and they all fell in love with Frank's photos. Thanks again Frank for a perfect example of a professional photographer!
Nicole Giallanzo
Sep 27, 2019
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He is an amazing photographer! he did such a beautiful job on my wedding pictures would highly recommend!
Cole Paul
Mar 31, 2017
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Frank Simonetti made our day so special on my wedding. He is a professional and fabulous photographer in Fort Myers. We will absolutely use him again for vacations and family photos!
J. Bilmon
Jan 24, 2016
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Sanibel Island Beach Wedding. Awesome - we are really, really thrilled with the photos! Having a lot of fun going through them and picking out favorites. Most of all we want to say "Thank You" from our hearts! You captured the spirit of the moment, the love and the fun. As a former concert photographer for Musician Magazine - I considered myself lucky to get one cover worthy shot and a couple decent shots worthy of interior pages - when you see it in the view finder "it's already gone". Gotta anticipate the shot and have a little luck and a little skill to capture those rare perfect shots - Frank did just that!
Val Robinson
Aug 04, 2015
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My new husband and I absolutely loved the photos that Frank Simonetti took of us at our beautiful, dream come true, barefoot on the beach wedding on Sanibel Island. He captured our happiness and we will cherish these photos for years to come.
Tess Daniel
Sep 17, 2014
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My husband and I were married on Sanibel Island on 8/18/2014. Frank did a wonderful job on our photos - I am so pleased! Thank you!