TPABAY.COM Panel Series: The Business of Photography

Welcome to the first event in The TPABAY Panel Series!

We're so glad you're here. This series was created to be a space where local business owners can gather, learn from each other, and grow together, not just as professionals, but as people building something meaningful in the Tampa Bay area.

For our first panel, The Business of Photography, we're sitting down with three Tampa photographers who've built their businesses around connection, story, and craft. Whether you're a photographer yourself, thinking about starting a creative business, or just curious what it actually takes to build one, we hope you'll leave with real, practical advice you can carry into your own work.

What to expect:

• A moderated conversation and Q&A with our panelists
• Coffee, tea, and pastries
• Time to connect with other attendees before and after the panel
• Honest, practical insight into both the photography business specifically and business in Tampa Bay in general

Meet the Panelists

Chaveli is a photographer, filmmaker, and storyteller with over a decade of experience preserving life's most meaningful moments through cinematic imagery. Through Chaveli.co and CB Studios Weddings, she creates photographs and films that celebrate connection, emotion, and the beauty found in everyday life. She's a wife to her best friend, Brandon, a fellow photographer and the creative behind CB Studios Branding, and together they're raising two little ones while building businesses centered on storytelling, connection, and preserving what matters most.

Brandon Muñoz is a Tampa-based entrepreneur and the founder and creative director of CB Branding, a visual production company specializing in commercial photography and branded content. Through a combination of strategy, storytelling, and creative direction, he helps businesses create authentic visuals that strengthen their brands and connect with their audiences. Brandon is passionate about building meaningful relationships, supporting fellow entrepreneurs, and helping businesses bring their ideas to life.

Allie Muñoz-Jackson is a Tampa-based wedding photographer blending an editorial eye with a documentary approach to create elegant imagery that is deeply authentic. She's passionate about documenting life's most sacred moments for her clients with color, emotion, and intention.

Seats are limited to 45, so we'd love for you to grab your ticket early. Tickets are $20.00 and include your seat, coffee/tea, pastries, and special treats we'll be gifting!

We can't wait to create this space with you!