At Athena Leila Photography, my essence lies in capturing the authentic and genuine moments that tell your unique story. It’s more than just snapping pictures; it's about delving deep into the raw emotions, intricate connections, and compelling narratives that lie within each frame. I am dedicated to creating a relaxed and authentic environment, allowing you to fully embrace your true self in front of the lens. Through my unwavering passion for attention to detail, strong composition, and powerful storytelling, rest assured that each image captured is more than just a photograph—it's a timeless work of art that exudes genuine authenticity and graceful elegance.
“We have had more than a dozen photography sessions (no mini sessions) with Athena of our growing family since 2011!
From one child to four, through newborn shots to annual photo shoots for our Christmas cards with nursing toddlers and independent teenagers, and even a pandemic, "how we live at home” photo shoot planned by the kids! Her work is beautiful and she is kind, patient and creative with children of all ages (and adults too!), offering expertise and an eye for details. Highly recommend!”
-Courtney F. of Boca Raton, FL
I was born and raised in Brooklyn NY, then relocated to Los Angeles where I spent my teen years. As a young adult I ventured back to New York City and eventually settled down in Florida to start my family. I’ve resided in several FL cities; such as, Miami Beach, Lake Worth, Wellington, West Palm Beach, Jupiter and now I'm excited to call South Tampa my home.
With a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication from the University of Miami, FL (Public Relations + Visual Communication) and over 17 years professional photography experience, I bring a high level of knowledge & expertise to every Tampa family that I photograph.
As a mother of seven children, trust me when I say that I truly understand every aspect of motherhood. And more than that, I love it all! When we work together, you can trust I won't get frazzled or stressed out. I'm happy to offer a patient and calm atmosphere when working with families and children of all ages.
My Style: I blend a laid-back, affectionate, and joyfully emotional photography style with a keen directorial eye for capturing natural, organic connections, highlighting the beauty of the location and intimate moments. Put that together with editing that's modern, clean, while also bright and vivid, and you'll have family photos that will stand the test of time.
Where It All Began: My passion for photography sparked in high school, armed with a manual Nikon and the magic of a real darkroom, I dreamed of capturing photojournalistic stories around the world. This passion led me to study photography at the University of Miami, dabbling in everything from photographing youth sports photography, to real estate events to weddings. It was the arrival of my third little one in 2007 that nudged me to chase my dream, birthing Athena Scott Photography in Palm Beach County. Fast forward to 2021, I’ve evolved into Athena Leila Photography, embarking on a fresh start in the vibrant South Tampa metropolitan area, eager to weave new family stories into my portfolio.