Tampa Bay Photography and Design

Client Testimonials

Here are some testimonials from clients and professionals who respect our work. You can see these and more client testimonials throughout our site. We will be adding and fine tuning our testimonial system in 2007-2008, and will expand it to include the ability to obtain references directly from many of our clients. Many of our clients are working models, actors, and other professionals who book work both independently and through traditional model and talent agencies. These professionals are trained in their professionals to recognize quality photography, which explains why they come to us.
Here is what people are saying about us.

For references, please read our REFERENCE STATEMENT.

"I have worked with many photographers in my modeling career, and you offer more than anyone else. Your photography is the best! "
- Lauren, a model from Tampa Bay, Florida

"The best photography web site that I have ever seen. It inspired me to book you for my model portfolio photography session."
- Sharon, a model from Tampa Bay, Florida

"As far as I am concerned, your people are the smartest in the business and some of the most talented professional photographers in Florida. You continue to impress me even after I booked your services, and you can count on me for more business in the future. After discovering the best, I could never go anywhere else. You are my secret weapon and my ace card in my modeling career."
-Niki, a model from Tampa Bay, Florida

"I'd recommend Aurora photoarts to anyone who's interested in jumpstarting their acting or modeling career. Aurora photoarts went the extra mile to help me develop my comp card and portfolio with a variety of looks. I am happy with the creativity and look forward to working with them in the future!""
-Harmony, a model from Tampa Bay, Florida

"The best photography and photography information on one web site. What more could a professional girl need? I love all that you do! Keep this interested model informed!"
-Brandy, a model from Tampa Bay, Florida

"Informative words to go with the best pictures in Florida! You people really know what you're doing, and I have not found a single photographer in my daughters modeling career who can match your professional skill in photography or extensive knowledge of the business. I enjoy reading your developments section to see what is going on with you. "
-John, a father from Tampa Bay, Florida

"I am really impressed. Models get an online portfolio on your web site AND a free featured model profile on Independent Modeling. That's just the beginning of how you support them, and no one else even comes close to what you can do for models."
-Cammy, a professional model from Tampa Bay, Florida

"Photographers really need to worry about their clients talking to you. Most of them would work with you and the unlucky photographers would lose them to you."
-Jennifer, a model from Tampa Bay, Florida

"I have worked with many photographers and have gone through many composite cards. Your model portfolio photography is second to none in Tampa Bay, and you gave me awesome pictures from my session. After I obtained my pictures, I was impressed with how you designed my composite cards. When you got them back from your printer, I was REALLY stunned; they were the absolute BEST composite cards that this model has EVER had in my eight year career, with their glossy finish and professional feel! It’s just not me, either; my agents love them and everyone who has seen them has told me that they intend to check you out the next time that they need cards. These cards WORK for me, too, and they get me work. Thanks so much for the best tools for my career!"
-Terry, a model from Tampa Bay, Florida

"Your company site is worth watching for the information alone. I've learned so much by reading things on your site, and your photography is worth the investment, too. Thank you for some great pictures!"
-Tammy, a model from Tampa Bay, Florida

"You are simply better than the photographers who agencies refer models to. Do they really know what they are doing?"
- Lauren, a model from Tampa Bay, Florida

"Your company's test sessions were a great way to add quality shots to my portfolio, as well as learn new techniques and poses. Your photographer was talented, nice to work with, and very knowledgeable about the market as it relates to the Tampa Bay area. Your service is a great value, and I would recommend your work to both aspiring and experienced models!"
-Elizabeth, a model from Tampa Bay, Florida

"My portfolio pictures that I got from Aurora PhotoArts really work, and I am now booking more work than I ever have before! My portfolio really shows the variety of looks that I have as a model, and the companies that book me are seeing the looks that they have in mind when they go through my portfolio. Everyone is extremely impressed with your photography, and every model who has looked at my book wants to know where I got my pictures so they can get some like I have, too. Thank you so much for making a real difference in my modeling career! You made me a believer, and I will send models I know your way."
-Justine, a model from Tampa Bay, Florida

"Your company has so much more going on than any other photography company or photographer in the Tampa Bay area. Many top models realize that you are the future of the photography business in Florida, and we proudly stand with you as you set industry standards. You are not only the best, but the smartest as well!"
-Karina, a model from Clearwater Beach, Florida

"Tampa Bay seems to be a way station, or pit stop, for talent people on their way to Los Angeles. A lot of them check in with us for the pictures and tools that they need to promote themselves in that market and other entertainment markets. Our head shots are doing very well in Los Angeles."
Aurora PhotoArts Senior Photographer C. A. Passinault explains the well-documented increase in actor head shot photography bookings that began in early 2004 during a soon-to-be published interview that was done in late 2005. Actor head shot photography continues to book more than our other service lines. The interview, which will be published on this site in our FEATURES section, is expected to be highly controversial.

"I have looked at all of the photographers in Tampa Bay and the rest of Florida, and you are the best for model portfolio photography. Your work is so much better. I am booking you for the pictures that my portfolio needs. I have been very impressed with the work that you have done for me in the past."
Lisa, a model from Tampa, Florida

"I really love and respect your work. It would be both an honor and will help my career to get involved with the projects that your company is doing. Other models and model agencies tell me that your company is the one to watch in the industry, and they highly recommend your projects."
-Kristen, a model in Saint Petersburg, Florida

"The pictures came out excellent. They were a good investment, and they will help my modeling and acting careers."
Steve Kelly, a model/ actor from New Port Richey, Florida

"You are incredible. I had my head shots previously done by an agency referred head shot photographer in Orlando, and you are much better than they are."
Tisha Linendoll, a model/ actress from Orlando, Florida

"I'm impressed. These are the best model portfolio pictures that I have had. You're a great photographer."
Lowie Narvaez, a model from Clearwater, Florida

"I worked with a photographer by the name of Chris Passinault who works with his company Aurora PhotoArts to get my head shots done. I was not only very comfortable working with him, but the pictures were easily the best I have had, and were more than worth what I paid for them. I later went ahead and started a model portfolio with them, too. I highly recommend him."
Sarah Bray, a model and an actress from Tampa, Florida. Sarah is a professional acting instructor, and this testimonial was given to a group of her students. Sarah later began working with us as a make up artist/ stylist.

"My family loved my modeling pictures. There are so many pictures that I like that it was hard to pick them."
Angela Simons, a model from Tampa, Florida

"The pictures came out very good. Thank you for such a great experience and for giving me pictures that I can use for my career."
Malori Eichler, an actress from Sarasota, Florida

"The pictures that you took of my daughter Christi were incredible. I just wanted to let you know what a great job that you have done for us."
Barbara Pittman, the mother of Christi Pittman, a teen actress/ model from Brandon, Florida

"I was very pleased with the way that my pictures came out. You have so much talent!"
Nicole York, a model from Brandon, Florida

"The ESPY model test session pictures were brilliant. I intend to book a portfolio session with you soon."
Jennifer Mcallister, a model/ performing artist from Tampa Bay, Florida

"We loved the pictures from the project that you booked our daughter Jinelsa into. The next time that she needs a portfolio, you are our photographer!"
The mother of Jinelsa Rosado, a teen model from Brandon, Florida

"Right on! Knowing that Aurora PhotoArts works with a great web site like Independent Modeling makes you look more professional! Thank you for your commitment to helping models who really need it!"
-Kelly, a commercial model from Daytona Beach, Florida

"Knowing that there is a lot more to Aurora PhotoArts than the average photography company is impressive. I really like the special packages that you offer with the other Passinault.Com companies, and knowing all of the Passinault Entertainment Group and Passinault Industries LLC companies are designed to work together is exciting for not only what you can for your clients now, but what you can do for them tomorrow! Sign me up!"
-Sarah, a model from Tampa Bay, Florida

"Thank you all for being true leaders in the photography and design industry and letting us know what you're up to. You lead by example, and advertising agencies, models, talent, photographers, and modeling agencies can easily keep up with your site updates and news through your developments section. Many of us check for updates by going there. I read some brilliant things on your site, and learn more every day by studying Aurora PhotoArts."
-John, an art director from Tampa Bay, Florida

"Your AURA technology is going to change everything. Your work is already awesome, and it blows the mind to think of what your company will be doing in the next year!"
-Jesse, a model from Tampa Bay, Florida (2005)

"Booking Aurora PhotoArts to shoot our clothing line was one of the best decisions that we have ever made. Your work is excellent, and the high quality gave us many options in how to use the photographs to market our product. Your people paid attention to the details and gave us exactly what we wanted. The models that you referred to us were all highly professional, and we saved
lots of money since we did not have to get them through an agency and we didn't have to pay out agency fees. You're tops in my book of recommendations!"
-Melisa, a fashion designer and art director from Miami Beach, Florida

"Our recent company event was unforgettable, and you helped make it special for all of us. We originally figured, from experience, that we would have to find a DJ and a photographer separately. Thank God we were still looking for a good DJ when we called you. You not only gave us excellent photographs for us to remember the event, but you set us up with your sister company Eventi Events. With the event planning, entertainment, and photography all in one package, you saved us a lot of money, and, most importantly, time! The DJ, choreographer, and the photographer were all wonderful, and they made a great team! Thanks again!"
-Laura, a business executive from Tampa Bay, Florida

"You are simply incredible. You have always given us exactly what we need! The models that you have referred to us have been among the best that we have worked with, too. Some of your photography beats what I have seen in Miami and New York, and it certainly puts people who claim to be photographers in their place. I can't believe a photography company in your caliber exists in Tampa. In my opinion, you are the best photography company in Florida."
-Steven, an advertising agency art director from Orlando, Florida

"I was recently on a shoot with one of your photography teams, and saw some equipment and techniques used that I've never seen before. The photographs that I got would have been impossible without your inventions, and I am impressed with the ingenuity and talent of your company."
-Amy, a model from Orlando, Florida

"That's smart. I am impressed by the variety of other professionals that you are affiliated with, and the way that those affiliations enhance your already superior services."
-Sarah, a model from Tampa Bay, Florida

"I dreamed of my wedding day all of my life. It was very important to me, and the pictures that you did for us are priceless. My family and I are very happy with them, and my sister intends to use your photography services when she gets married in September. We also want to use that DJ that you recommended to us again, as he made the reception a blast! We will be in touch."
-Milly, a client from Tampa Bay, Florida

"I sat down and looked at your portfolio, and was very impressed by what you have done. That's one reason why I used your services, and I am happy with the pictures that you did for me."
-Autumn, a student and professional model from Tampa Bay, Florida

"I paid attention, and I got a great deal on a photography session well before the special offer on it expired."
-Joan, a model from Clearwater, Florida

"Fusia Studios will bring integrity back to the photography services market in Tampa Bay."
-Troy, a photographer from Orlando, Florida

"How many projects is your photography company doing? Those proofs look really good- I want to be considered."
-Janet, a fashion model Clearwater, Florida

"There's more? How big is this web site, anyway? This has GOT TO BE the most extensive and the best photography web site that I've ever seen. I've been looking at lots of pictures, and I like what I see. Now I want to read what you have to say and see what else you have to offer me as a professional model."
-Kyle, a professional model from Orlando, Florida

"Thank you for both the convenience and the security features that you have with your new printing release. I feel better knowing that no one can easily go somewhere and print my pictures if they were to fall into the wrong hands."
-Lauren, a professional model from Miami, Florida

"GREAT JOB! Everyone loved the pics. Thank you so very much! I would work with you in the future and gladly refer you with out reservation."
-Mark, a model from Tampa Bay, Florida

"You are one of the most highly recommended model portfolio photography companies in the State Of Florida, and many models adore you and your work. We are very happy with the photography that you have done for us, and it is a great honor to feature your work on the Independent Modeling web site over the past four years."
Jillian Nicols, Independent Modeling, IndependentModeling.Com, Ybor City, Florida

"Actors rave about how good your head shot photography is. We have been very pleased with the work that you have done for us."
Brian Steel, Independent Acting, IndependentActing.Com, Tampa Bay, Florida

"Now we know why so many models love you. You guys are the most professional, ethical, and talented modeling photographers in Tampa Bay. Your rates are very good, too. Congratulations on over ten years of the best photography services in the area! I am proud to be able to call you all friends in the industry, too!"
Danielle Cooper, Tampa Bay Modeling, TampaBayModeling.Com, Clearwater Beach, Florida

"Your work is quite possibly the best in the Tampa Bay region of Florida, and we are excited to see what we know is coming up in 2005."
Tracie, Advanced Model, AdvancedModel.Com, Orlando, Florida

"As an artist, I am very proud of my work and the strong professional ethics behind it. We are working toward work that will set new standards in the next year, and I am thankful for the admiration and the support of the professionals in the industry. Thank you all so much."
C. A. Passinault
Executive Producer
Passinault.Com

Senior Photographer
Aurora PhotoArts

Editor
Model Industry Today, ModelIndustryToday.Com

Tampa Bay, Florida

"When I booked your make up artist, I was impressed with the work that she did for me and with the fact that she was also a working professional model. What impressed me even more was when she told me that she met your company as a client, like myself, and was so happy with the work that you did that she later started working with you."
-Nicole, a model from Clearwater Beach, Florida

"My Mom knew that I wanted something cooler than the typical graduation pictures that the other seniors were getting, so she got me a session with you as part of my gift. The pictures came out so good, and all my friends love them! Thank you for making my dream come true, Aurora PhotoArts!"
-Leigh, a student from Brandon, Florida

"The job that you booked me into was awesome. It paid well and gave me top notch tear sheets. Your photographers are the best that I have worked with. The best part is that I was able to book it without an agency and saved a lot of money!"
-Stacy, a model from Tampa Bay, Florida

"Forget all the other photographers and photography companies- YOU ARE the ONE that I want to work with! After seeing your work, which is some of the best in this market, talking with you and going over details, and seeing how you support your clients and your sales team, it was a no-brainer to get involved. My referred clients are all very happy with what we've done for them, and I've earned quite a bit working with you. Thank you for a sales opportunity that I feel right about!"
-Jenny, a sales professional from Tampa Bay, Florida

"Your client services department was a pleasure to deal with, and it was easy to book one of your free consultations over the phone. When I went to the consultation, I was so impressed by your work that I booked your company for my head shots. The work that you did for me was excellent, and I highly recommend you!"
-Samantha, a dancer from Miami Beach, Florida

"As a repeat client of Aurora PhotoArts, I have always been impressed with your top quality and reasonable rates. Your photographers really know their business, and their knowledge of the modeling industry is a bonus that makes your outstanding photographs a great buy!"
-Cari, a fashion model and photographer from Tampa Bay, Florida

"As a actress with a lot of theater experience, I needed head shots in order to be considered for film auditions. I was new to head shots, and you guys gave me some of the best head shots that I've ever seen, and I am the envy of actors that I talk to in auditions. The actual head shot itself even feels higher quality (I guess it's the paper), and the picture was right on! Some of them wrote down your company name when I told them where I had them done. I've even had several casting directors compliment me on them. couldn't ask for better tools. Thank you very much."
-Allison, an actress from Orlando, Florida

"You guys really are the best value in the Tampa Bay photography market. Your pictures are incredible and are easily the best that I have seen, but there's much more to you than that. Not only do you keep an online portfolio of your models for them to use at no additional cost, but you also give them web comps and a free one year membership profile on Independent Modeling! The level of support that you give us after we book your services is simply unbeatable!!!! Thank God for you..... You are truly the top one-stop-shop for models in Tampa Bay."
-Cammy, a professional model from Tampa Bay, Florida

"Your Web Comps are brilliant and very effective! I decided to get a standard three look Web Comp from you with pictures that I supplied through E-Mail. The Web Comp image file that I received proved to be perfect on my web site, and is great for posting on modeling web sites and E-Mailing to my industry contacts. It is as effective as a normal composite card, and my Web Comp have led to bookings! Thank you, Aurora PhotoArts!"
-Karen, a model from Miami Beach, Florida

"You did a great job designing my composite cards, and the printer had no problem printing them. You really know how to pick the pictures and the design that will help me stand out from the rest and give me an advantage in my career!"
-Samantha, a model from Orlando, Florida

"I, for one, am happy to see that you guys are taking great measures to avoid misleading people. Some model scams are photography companies who offer models jobs, trash the model's portfolio, and then try to sell them portfolio photography services and other things. Your jobs are real, and I can vouch that you avoid mixing business that could be unethical and a conflict of interest. Thank you for being honest professionals! I will continue to recommend you guys!"
-Steven, an advertising agency art director from Orlando, Florida

"You guys have a great, interesting history and a legacy that precedes you. You have been in business a long time, and that alone makes me feel better dealing with you for the photographs that I need. What the models and people say about you is outstanding!"
-Samantha, a model from Clearwater, Florida

"Normally, TFP means amateur. I am surprised that you sometimes offer TFP sessions at your usual professional high quality. Some photographers are upset at you because you do better work than they do and occasionally offer freebies like this, but I am happy. This really helped me out."
-Johanna, a model from Tampa Bay, Florida (NOTE: We no longer offer TFP of any kind, but do have reduced rate model test photography sessions that are very inexpensive and well worth looking into. We do not know of any professional photographers offering TFP in the Tampa Bay market, and with TFP you will get what you pay for- of course, we were the exception when we did offer it, but the only exception. -ED)

"Great job! I was amazed by how good the shots came out. Two of the pictures were used on my comps, and the black and white head shot made the cards worth every penny."
-Amanda Johnson
Seminole, Fl

"I've been burned before. There have been agencies that say that they represent models, but turn around and get them to buy overpriced photo sessions. There was an agency in Tampa that charged me over $600.00 for a shoot, then turned around and said that they needed another 600 for more pictures because they needed more to finish my cards. I was so mad! Thank God for great photographers like you guys. All of my supplies came to a total that was almost half of what their initial shoot was. The pictures were usable, too."
-Janet Adams
Tampa Bay, Florida (NOTE: Rates have risen since 2003, but we are still less expensive than $600.00 with many of our model portfolio photography packages- We have specials from time to time which are a lot lower. We do not recommend paying more than $600.00 for any portfolio photography in the Tampa Bay market -ED)

"I plan on referring you guys to every model that I know. Thanks again."
-Jamie
Tampa, Fl

"I wanted to write to you tonight to tell you that I'm impressed with your professional ethics. I have a friend who wanted to have nude pictures of her taken. You all turned her down.
She was really angry over it, but after I talked to her, she admitted that it would have been a mistake. If I were a model, I would work with you guys based on the fact that you have earned my respect as a person, as well as a parent."
-Anonymous
Carollwood, Fl

"Thank you for the wonderful advice on building my portfolio. My parents were impressed by the work that you do. I will book a shoot after the Summer."
-Jennifer Stevens
Clearwater, Fl

"Your photographer was so helpful and knowledgeable during my session, that I'm seriously interested in photography as a career to supplement my modeling career."
-Maki Ami
Gainesville, Fl

"Those headshots are going to help my career. You get a standing ovation from the theater company that I work with as well as myself."
-Brian Lancaster
Orlando, Fl

"You're one incredible photographer!"
-Diana Furka,
Orlando, Fl

"My daughter was pleased. I am as well. You were all so professional with her, and gave her some solid advice during the work. The model that you had on site working as a stylist was a stroke of brilliance. They add so much to the work, and my daughter now has much more realistic expectations of her career as a model."
-Karen
Clearwater, Fl

"I can't believe how incredible these pictures came out. I just wanted to call to say how happy I am."
-Melissa
Tampa, Fl

"Some companies try to sell you on value, but you're the first to actually deliver. Count me in as a long term customer; you'll be seeing more of me in the future."
-Linda
St Petersburg, Fl

"I'm glad that I listened to your sister company when I planned my event. Those were some great memories that you preserved!"
-Dale Mckay
Lakeland, Fl

"We are extremely impressed with the quality and direction of your work. Every model that we have talked to has nothing but the best things to say about what you have done for them. You are a service orientated company that provides the Independent Model with the best tools; tools that they need in today's competitive market. We will continue to recommend you. As a modeling resource company, we are also pleased with the work that you have done for us."
-Tampa Bay Independent Model
IndependentModeling.Com

"I'm horrified that I didn't find out about you people sooner. I know some others that will love what you can do."
-Tiffany Morris
Hudson, Fl

"Your slogan fits. You are so awesome!!!!!!!!"
Niki Smith
Brandon, Fl

"Your company offers some of the best photography and services in Tampa. If I were your competition, though, I wouldn't worry about your photography the most. Anyone can go tit for tat in photography and the rates that they charge, and I've seen it happen from time to time; you're talking simple apples and oranges here. What they need to worry about is that their clients end up sitting down and talking to you. That's what happened to me. I was so sold on the fact that the photographers that I was working with were the professionals that I needed to be with. Well, I accepted third-rate photographers because I didn't know about you at the time. When I did find out about you, one of the photographers tried to keep me from talking to you. Now I know why they did that, and I am glad that I did not listen. I took some time to read over your web site and look at your work. I was impressed. I took some time and met with one of your representatives to simply talk. He knew his stuff, and I must say that he made the other photographers that I knew look like simpletons. After booking you for my portfolio and getting to know your company better, I can honestly say that the industry needed you. I cannot go back to most of those photographers anymore, and my eyes have been opened at last. Photographers should lose sleep over their clients talking to you, because you're the real deal and the best in Tampa Bay."
-Jennifer, a model from Tampa Bay, Florida

Updated August 4, 2007