Artistry, Value and Professionalism since 1971.

  For Florida and Tampa Bay.

Photography for you. Photography for your Business.  

Welcome to our site and our studio...that's right...a real studio (see below) with a real staff, real hours and outstanding customer service. Our site is extensive and because it is filled with images, tends to be a lengthy load if you are on a dial-up modem....but be patient...we think it's worth the wait. Lots of things are different about our site. You could be down the road in Naples (FL) or across the Atlantic in Naples (Napoli, Italy) and after viewing our site, you would gain a complete understanding of our art, products, and services, whether you are a bride-to-be, a senior, or a corporation looking for an annual report.  Our pages are VERY deep (long). That saves you from forwarding to a zillion different pages. We have opted for content rather than glitz...although you can see glitz with the commercial and wedding slideshows on our site. All too often one sees mediocre photography disguised by jazzy web-design. Our clients can see beyond that. Shopping for a real Wedding Photographer?  Don't miss our completed albums under "The Finale!" within our Heirloom Wedding Master page. Seniors can some very hip webshows and see some YouTube uploads. (And by the way, did we mention how much fun we are to work with?) Enjoy the images!

Gary W. Sweetman, FDPE, FSA, CPP, Q. Th. and the new 2007 Paint Scheme.

Our new paint scheme is a real crowd pleaser. We are sporting an almost 100% approval rating! So how do you think Gary came up with the idea and pattern?

Mr. Sweetman's work has been published nationally, he has given programs internationally, has been an international professional photographic juror and has been bestowed the prestigious Life Membership from the Florida Professional Photographers in addition to his many degrees mentioned above. Interested in having Gary speak to your organization? We have a new Program & Lecture link. How might we serve you?                                                                           

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Click to see> Image of the Month  (Wedding, Senior, Commercial or Portrait...it's always changing. Want to see what others are saying? Check out> Testimonials (Blog): What our Customers say about us!

Company Profile

Since 1971 Gary W. Sweetman  (FDPE, FSA, CPP, Q.Th) has been providing consumer and commercial clients with innovative, dynamic photography and digital  imaging for Southwest Florida delivered on time and on budget.

In 1984 we moved to our 4000+ sq. ft. studio which was the first photography studio conceived and constructed on Florida's West  Coast by Architect Wm. C. Zoller and won an AIA award for its unique and functional construction. Many of the specialized spaces benefit portrait and business clients with features that speed production and enhance the product. We have be designated #1 Photography Studio by the Bradenton Herald on several years. In 2006 we received the Manatee County Chamber of Commerce's Annual Beautification award. Long before it was fashionable to be a green business, Mr. Sweetman environmental concerns and conservation have played a significant role since 1971.

Many of our clients are choosing Black and White Portraiture again...see below.

 Out of town? Travel welcomed!

The new exit # for I-75 is 220-B....west to Gulf Beaches.

Although Tampa Bay and Southwest Florida (including Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Bradenton, Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Venice, Englewood, Longboat Key, Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach, Palmetto, Ellenton, Parrish, Anna Maria, Siesta Key, Casey Key, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Ft. Myers, Sanibel, Captiva, Bonita Springs, Naples, Vanderbilt Beach, Arcadia & Sebring) constitute our main market area, our out of town assignments, both commercial and wedding have taken us across the country and beyond. From professionally lecturing in Sweden, to photographing a  5th generation Bermudan woman's wedding in Paget, Bermuda, our clients desire for distinctive, innovative imagery has fueled the creative fires for more than 37 years. What can we do for you?