For Clients
Do you only shoot underwater?
Not at all. While Water Bear Photography is best known for and internationally recognized for our underwater portraiture, our Gainesville studio is fully equipped and staffed for a wide variety of photography genres. We regularly create stunning studio portraits using professional lighting and backdrops, we photograph beautiful outdoor sessions in Florida's natural landscapes, and we offer maternity, boudoir, couples, family, and even commercial product and branding photography.
Many of our clients choose to combine an underwater session with a traditional above-water session on the same day, giving them two completely different looks and a richer overall gallery. Our studio features multiple shooting areas, a full wardrobe closet, and a professional hair and makeup station, making it a one-stop destination for all your portrait photography needs. We also offer specialized headshot sessions for professionals, actors, and entrepreneurs who need polished imagery for LinkedIn, websites, or press features.
Our outdoor work takes advantage of the beautiful Florida light, from oak-canopied trails to the white-sand beaches of the Gulf Coast. Branding and small-business commercial work is increasingly part of our portfolio, helping local entrepreneurs and creatives showcase their craft with editorial-quality imagery. Whatever your vision, the same attention to detail and artistic craftsmanship that defines our underwater work carries through every type of session we offer.