Miami photographer: Sonya Revell | commercial advertising portrait conceptual and lifestyle photography in South Florida | Miami portrait photographer, Sonya Revell, photographs people, portraits, lifestyle, hospitality and conceptual images for advertising, editorial and commercial use all over South Florida, including Tampa, Orlando and Naples

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Portrait of Alexander Krivoshiew for Luxe Interiors + Design

April 10, 2016 by Sonya Revell

As an editorial photographer, often times I photograph a story or a profile that I’m really excited to share, but then rather than putting it out into the world right away, I have to wait…for months…until it’s published. That was the case with metal sculpture artist, Alexander Krivoshiew’s profile for the current issue of Luxe Interiors + Design. And to add to my excitement even more, the photo editor informed me that rather than running it as the usual four […]

Categories: artist portraiture, editorial portrait, environmental portraits, Florida, Luxe Interiors + Design, Luxe Interiors + Design, maker portraits, Portraiture, south florida, Uncategorized, West Palm Beach, FL • Tags: Alex Krivoshiew, Alexander Krivoshiew, artisan portrait, artist sketches, artist studio, commercial photographer, copper sculpture, editorial portrait photographer, environmental portraiture, Luxe style makers, magazine photographer, metal sculpture, miami photographer, portrait photography, Portraiture, reportage, sculptor, sonia revel, sonya revell, south florida, steel work, welder portrait

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Portrait of Lou Mosca and George Cloutier, of American Management Services, Forbes Magazine

Portrait Photography for Forbes Magazine

March 17, 2016 by Sonya Revell

I met up with George Cloutier and Lou Mosca, of American Management Services, at George’s home office in Palm Beach, FL. I had been commissioned by Forbes to make a portrait of Lou and George just after Christmas. Since the house was decorated for the holidays, we opted to shoot in the outdoor space overlooking the ocean…not bad. The only caveat to shooting outside, was having mother nature cooperate. Within a matter of minutes the weather shifted from bright sun to […]

Categories: editorial portrait, Florida, Forbes, Palm Beach, FL, Uncategorized • Tags: American Management Services, business portrait, corporate portraits, editorial, florida, Forbes, George Cloutier, Lou Mosca, magazine, miami, Palm Beach, photographer, portrait, portrait photography, Portraiture, revel, small business, sonia, sonya revell

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Portrait of an Artisan and his Studio

February 13, 2016 by Sonya Revell

Over the past two years, I’ve photographed many artists, designers and craftspersons, from Miami to Palm Beach, for Luxe Interiors + Design magazine. Some of the studio spaces and materials are especially inspiring. And some of the people I’m tasked with making portraits of are especially inspiring. This assignment happened to encompass both. Dan Droney is a ceramic tile artist based in West Palm Beach, FL. He is not only talented at his craft, but is also one of the […]

Categories: editorial, editorial portrait, Luxe Interiors + Design, south florida, Uncategorized, West Palm Beach, FL • Tags: artisan studio, artist portrait, ceramic tile, ceramics artist, commercial photographer, design, editorial portrait, florida, Luxe, Luxe Interiors + Design, magazine photographer, magazine spread, materials, miami photographer, portrait photographer, small business portrait, sonia revel, sonya revell, sonya revell photography, West Palm Beach

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New Lifestyle Photography for a New Year

February 3, 2016 by Sonya Revell

I’m not big on New Year’s resolutions. I do, however, like to kick off each new year with a portfolio shoot (which superstition dictates must be completed within the first week of January). Unfortunately here in Miami, 2016 started off with lots and lots of rain. So while my inspiration was telling me to do a lifestyle shoot at the beach, El Niño seemed to be laughing in my face. Thankfully Laura, my styling cohort and I kept a close […]

Categories: 2016 Shoots, Florida, Health/Wellness, kids, landscape, lifestyle, Lifestyle Photography, Miami, Miami photographer, personal project, south florida, Uncategorized • Tags: active lifestyle, beach photo shoot, boy with kite, commercial photographer, Crandon Park Beach, father and son, flying a kite, kids lifestyle, lifestyle photography, miami photographer, people photography, sand dunes, sonya revell, south florida

Portrait of Rory Babich CEO of Florida Panthers with hockey puck at BBT Center

Portraits of Florida Panthers CEO, Rory Babich

December 17, 2015 by Sonya Revell

The last time I went ice-skating I was 13 years old. It didn’t go well. I rented a pair of ill-filling skates, my ankles buckled and I held onto the railing for dear life for most of the session. I blame the skates. As I was preparing for my photo shoot with Rory Babich, CEO of the Florida Panthers, I replayed my last attempt at ice-skating over and over in my mind. I had been commissioned by Penn Law Journal […]

Categories: CEO/Executive Portraits, editorial portraits, Penn Law Journal • Tags: BB&T Center, CEO of Florida Panthers, CEO portrait, corporate portraiture, editorial portrait photography, environmental portraiture, executive portraits, Florida hockey, Ft. Lauderdale photographer, ice hockey, ice hockey arena, miami photographer, Penn Law Journal, Rory Babich, sonya revell photography, Sunrise Florida

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Art/Design/Architecture – Portrait of a Miami Design Team

November 23, 2015 by Sonya Revell

With Art Basel 2015 just around the corner, Miami’s art scene is abuzz in anticipation. For this month’s Luxe Interiors + Design I was given the extraordinary task of photographing one of Miami’s preeminent art/design/architecture teams- Rosario Marquardt and Roberto Behar, of R & R Studios. Over the last few years I’ve made portraits of many of South Florida’s most talented artists and designers. However, working with this husband-and-wife team felt a little extra special. I was already quite fond […]

Categories: artist portraiture, editorial portrait, Luxe Interiors + Design, Uncategorized, Wynwood arts district • Tags: architecture, art, art basel, artist portrait, colorful, design, Design District artist, editorial, environmental portraiture, florida, Florida photographer, Interiors + Design, Luxe, miami designers, miami photographer, photography, portrait, R and R Studios, Roberto Behar, Rosario Marquardt, sonya revell, whimsical art, Wynwood artists

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Preserving the Past in Palm Beach

September 24, 2015 by Sonya Revell

Note to self….Don’t knock over the priceless painting! That was my first thought upon entering Barbara Stella’s pristine studio in West Palm Beach, Florida, where she works to conserve and restore art. Did I mention her resume includes the restoration of pieces by master painters, Rembrandt and Veronese? Once I got over my irrational fear of tripping into a priceless work of art, I had a great time photographing the space and collaborating with Barbara on our Luxe Interiors + Design […]

Categories: Barbara Stella, Culpepper Nautical Antiques, editorial portraits, Luxe Interiors + Design, maker portraits, Palm Beach photography, Portrait photography, Stella Art Conservation • Tags: Art Conservation, art preservation, art restoration, artist portrait, Barbara Stella, business portrait, business woman, commercial photographer, Culpepper Nautical Antiques, design, editorial photography, florida, Luxe Interiors + Design, luxe palm beach, magazine tearsheet, miami photographer, nautical salvage, Palm Beach, photographer, portrait photographer, Portraiture, revel, sonia, sonya revell, Stella art conservation

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Quiet Portraits of a Family

September 12, 2015 by Sonya Revell

I was recently commissioned to make some portraits of the Tavakolis, a terrific family with whom I’ve collaborated in the past. I’ve always had a great experience photographing this lovely family, as they have a shared enthusiasm for the craft, an openness to ideas, and well… they’re just all-around good people. For this shoot, we met up at the Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa, where my assistant, Dragi and I set up a make-shift studio in the Tavakolis’ room. […]

Categories: Dramatic lighting, Family portraits, Kids photography, Miami photographer, Palm Beach photography, Portrait photography, Portraiture, Studio portrait • Tags: advertising photographer, business portrait, commercial photographer, dramatic lighting, editorial photographer, family portraits, florida, Fort Lauderdale photographer, headshot photographer, headshots, kids photographer, kids portaiture, miami photographer, Palm Beach photographer, photography, portrait photographer, portraits, Portraiture, sonia revell, sonya revell, sonya revell photography, studio lighting

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This Old House Magazine Photo Shoot

July 8, 2015 by Sonya Revell

For my shoot with This Old House magazine, not only did I get the chance to collaborate with some great people, but I also got to get up-close-and-personal with a few power tools, while learning how to build a gorgeous cedar picnic table from scratch! Check out the ‘How-To’ story below, along with a few of my favorite portraits of senior technical editor, Mark Powers, in action. Special thanks to: Special Projects Editor- Eric Hagerman Senior Technical Editor- Mark Powers […]

Categories: editorial portraits, environmental portraits, Home and Garden photography, maker portraits, This Old House magazine • Tags: commercial photographer, editorial photography, environmental portraits, fl, home and garden photography, maker portraits, Miami portrait photographer, professional photographer, sonya revell photography, South Florida photographer, This Old House magazine, Weston

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Conceptual Photography for Walmart World

May 24, 2015 by Sonya Revell

In celebration of Memorial Day, I thought I’d share this conceptual portrait photography assignment I shot last year for Walmart World. For this shoot, I had the pleasure of working with retired Navy veteran, Ricardo Pinolay, along with his lovely wife and daughter. Pinolay currently works as the Walmart sporting goods and auto department manager here in Miami and was a complete natural in front of the camera.

Categories: conceptual portrait, editorial portrait, Miami Portrait Photography, Ricardo Pinolay, Walmart World • Tags: advertising photography, commercial photographer, conceptual photography, editorial photographer, memorial day barbecue, memorial day photography, Miami Lakes photo shoot, miami photographer, navy veteran, portrait photographer, professional photographer, Ricardo Pinolay, sonya revell, Walmart World photography

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