Hi! I’M REGINA
Inclusive, nontraditional photography for the bold, the weird, and the wildly in love.
Hi everyone! I’m Regina Rached (pronounced Ra-shid, thanks to my Lebanese dad), a Tampa/St. Pete-based photographer capturing weddings, elopements, brands, lifestyle, and all things nontraditional, alternative, and unapologetically you. My journey with weddings started over 15 years ago, now over 500 weddings later, I can confidently say I’ve seen it all and still genuinely enjoy photographing love.
I love photographing couples doing things their own way, whether it’s a sunrise beach elopement, a wild reception party in a warehouse, or an all black Gothic affair, I’m all in. I also enjoy working with entrepreneurs, brands & small businesses that break the cookie cutter mold and test limits. Also those that have similar values to me and give back to their community.
No matter who you are or what type of photography you need, I will help you feel relaxed and just like yourself(selves) in front of the camera with my goofy, warm personality. I promise, no one is more awkward than me. My style? Documentary, FUN, edgy, emotive, colorful and cinematic—with a creative twist that turns your story into art.
I want to also make one thing VERY clear, this is a safe space for LGBTQIA+, BIPOC and immigrant communities. I am proud to say I am the daughter of an immigrant and I am pansexual.
More Than Weddings — Lifestyle, Boudoir & Branding Photography in Tampa Bay
Outside of weddings, I also shoot lifestyle sessions like family & maternity, boudoir (yes, all genders welcome!), and commercial/product photography for brands that want their visuals to feel fresh, authentic, and full of personality. Whether it’s your wedding day, your brand story, or your beautiful everyday life, I'd be honored to document it with heart and honesty.
Ready to Create together?
Tampa & St. Pete Based,
Passport Ready (Yes, I Travel)
If you want amazing photos and a damn good time, let’s do the damn thing! You can read more about the experience working with me here.
PS- I am Tampa/St. Pete based but passport ready! Photographing more destination weddings would be a dream. Ask about my travel bucket list and you may only have to pay travel fees for two. Btw, I am small so really just pack me in your luggage and bring me along!
GET TO KNOW ME
the goofball behind the lens
I say “geez Louise” more than a normal person probably should. Ok, I know I’m not normal.
Born in Lebanon, raised in Tampa Bay. Both have my heart.
I used to drift in my 1989 Nissan 240sx. Fast & Furious is one of my favorite film franchises.
My music taste? Unhinged in the best way — I’ll go from Ludacris → The Smiths → Sam Cooke → Siouxsie and the Banshees without skipping a beat.
Halloween is a lifestyle, not a holiday.
Karaoke is quite literally one of my favorite hobbies. I’m 50% likely to carry a tune (according to 23andMe, so it’s science).
I’m deeply obsessed with my non-human family — expect to see them in my Instagram stories.
I thrive on get-togethers with close friends, supporting local businesses, helping neighborhood cats, dancing at The Castle, and wild, creative activities or photo shoots.
Big fan of Wes Anderson movies, his color palettes and use of symmetry get me every time.
I am a total goofball with ADHD (usually medicated), so if I get excited/nerd out and notice a lot of cool ideas for photos in one moment, it's normal for me.
I’m deeply obsessed with my non-human family
Salim and Oliver, and now Noura (new black kitty) will be featured often in my Instagram stories over on my personal page. Salim means “safe and secure” and Noura means “the light” in Arabic. She’s a black cat, but she’s our light. I also care for neighborhood cats who you should also expect to see a lot about.
