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Austin Strickland holding a camera in a sculptural rock passage

Austin Strickland

I’m a U.S. Navy veteran, photographer, and Fine Arts student at Ringling College of Art and Design, based in Apollo Beach, Florida.

I photograph people in water, in motion, and in the moments that cannot be repeated.

My family’s immigrant roots run deep in Tampa Bay, with our names on the immigration wall in Ybor City. Generations of my family have been tied to the sea and this bay. My own service in the U.S. Navy continued that connection to the water. Today, it is at the heart of Working Water, my current photographic project.

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Photography for adventures, vows, and moments worth holding onto.

Underwater · weddings · events · travel

A diver suspended beside a seated statue above a coral outcrop

Weightless. Quiet. Otherworldly.

Underwater portraits shaped around your idea, experience, and comfort.

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A newlywed couple laughing together beneath a white gazebo

The day as it is felt.

Honest moments, thoughtful portraits, and the people who made the day yours.

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A naval officer walking a red carpet between two rows of saluting service members

Every moment has its place.

Ceremonies and gatherings photographed with clarity, attention, and respect.

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A woman on a swing beneath palms beside a tropical shore

Go somewhere worth remembering.

Travel stories, adventurous portraits, and honest moments shaped by the place around them.

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A few details.

Where are you based?

Apollo Beach, serving Tampa Bay and available for travel.

Do I need underwater experience?

No. Location, depth, and pace are shaped around your comfort and ability.

How do I begin?

Start with the inquiry form. After sharing the details, you can choose a consultation time through Square.

What happens after we confirm the details?

Estimates, invoices, and payments are handled through QuickBooks.

Let’s make something that feels true.

Planning a session, an event, or a conversation about Working Water? Get in touch directly or send an inquiry.

hm.astrickland@gmail.comApollo Beach · Tampa Bay, Florida