The Best Wedding Photographers in Land O' Lakes, FL

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1000+ Wedding Photographers in Land O' Lakes, FL

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Dahren Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Land O' Lakes, FL

I'm Olga, a Florida photographer who delivers full photography services. My specialty is working with couples, specifically weddings and elopements. I love working with natural light to enhance the moment I am capturing. I am located in Tampa but have ties to Colorado and travel all over the United States. Take a look around the site and lets get this adventure started!

Olga was so amazing to work with. She was always available and flexible to whatever you were looking for. We used her for our engagement pictures, wedding pictures, anniversary pictures, and soon to be newborn photos. Olga is so personable and has become a lifelong friend to my husband and I! She made the wedding day so seamless and got all of the shots we wanted. She got along with family and friends and fit perfectly. All of our framed photos in our house have been taken by Olga. She is amazing at editing your gallery and making them beautiful! I would recommend Olga to anyone I know and we will continue to keep using her!
Braelyn K., 2 years ago
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Berithova Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (19 reviews)
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves Land O' Lakes, FL

Hello, I'm Nina Berithova (pronounced “berry-toe-vuh”) and I’m a Tampa wedding and portrait photographer. Photography has been my passion for as long as I can remember. From my early days taking pictures of bugs on my Spice Girls Polaroid camera to capturing multi-day lavish weddings in the Florida Keys on my dual DSLR camera bodies; my love for capturing special moments has only grown stronger. As a self-taught photographer with a keen eye for detail, I strive to create a relaxed atmosphere during our sessions, ensuring that you feel relaxed and truly special.

Awarded Best of Zola
Phew where to start?! We hired Nina to do our engagement shoot and for wedding day. I ended up selecting a super busy location for engagement photos and you would not even know that given Nina’s ability to just capture me and my now husband, so well. My husband and I are super awkward and Nina was able to coach us through the shoot. Fast forward to wedding day Nina once again came thru for us! The night before I was freaking out about where to do first look photos with my husband because I felt my -AirBnB was not the move. Nina helped me select a spot and she even drove me to the location so that me and my husband would remain separated till the first look. She thought of everything and worked so well with my family on wedding day. Let’s not forget her photos are incredible. It’s hard not to post literally every single one lol Thank you, Nina!
Elissa P., a year ago
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NickFlicks Film + Photo LLC 
Rating: 4.9 (26 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,100
  • Serves Land O' Lakes, FL

I used to produce and plan tens of weddings in downtown West Palm at a 4-5 star venue. During covid-19 I developed my videography skills alongside fitness influencers and branding and brought my new skillset into the wedding industry and have shot my handful of weddings. A little about me: I am a Tampa Bay grown, soflo living videographer, a master's student in mental health, hold a BA in media from PBAU, and surf in my free time. I love God, people, family and friends above all.

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Joel was extremely responsive from the first contact to the last. He was on time, prepared, and took over a thousand photos and promptly forwarded us the raws. We had the edits in a few more weeks -- more of them than he promised -- and they are beautiful. He did a great job composing the photos, capturing them, and post-processing them. I recommend him without reservation, he was great!
Ted L., a year ago
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The Directors 
Rating: 5.0 (29 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Land O' Lakes, FL
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At The Directors, we don’t just capture weddings — we direct love stories. Our team of passionate filmmakers and photographers specialize in cinematic storytelling that brings out the true emotion, energy, and elegance of your big day. With a blend of artistry and authenticity, we document moments as they unfold naturally while elevating them with a touch of editorial style. Whether it's a mountaintop elopement or a grand ballroom celebration, we’re there to create timeless visuals that feel like your own movie.

Awarded Best of Zola
Even though I didn’t know everyone there, it felt like being home. There was laughter everywhere, the food was amazing, and the people were genuinely kind. The couple’s connection was so real, it made you believe in soulmates. I left that night feeling peaceful and happy.
Amanda W., 6 months ago
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The Mannix Company 
Rating: 5.0 (22 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Land O' Lakes, FL
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HI, I'm Alli! I am a destination wedding & portrait photographer traveling around the United States since 2016! As your wedding photographer my goal is to capture the memories you're in the moment experiencing so you can be taken right back to the day no mater how much time has passed. Wedding photography is so much more than pretty pictures. These are heirlooms that you will pass down to those who love you, so let's give them honest real images about a love worth remembering JUST AS IT IS!

Awarded Best of Zola
The Mannix Company was the perfect choice for our wedding photography. From the moment we first spoke with Alli and Josh, their prompt communication and professionalism put us at ease. On the day of our wedding, they felt like old friends - personable, involved, and going above and beyond in ways we couldn't have dreamed of. Their unique and timeless photography style captured all the special moments beautifully. We are thrilled with the results and highly recommend the Mannix Co. to any couple looking for top-tier wedding photography.
Jacque O., a year ago
Allison Leigh & Company 
Rating: 4.8 (12 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,400
  • Serves Land O' Lakes, FL
  • Offer

You don’t just want photos, you want to feel your day again. I’m Allison, a wedding photographer focused on emotional, light-led storytelling that feels natural and unforced. I’ll gently guide you when needed so you can stay fully present. From the big moments to the quiet in-between, your gallery won’t just show how it looked it will bring you back to how it felt. My approach is calm, intentional, and rooted in connection. The couples who connect most with my work care more about experiencing their wedding day than directing every moment and that’s where the magic happens.

Awarded Best of Zola
We met Allison when she was our wedding photographer at Knotted Roots. Our wedding photos are AMAZING and Allison is an absolute treat to work with. So much so she has since photographed our baby announcement and maternity photos. She approaches every shoot with creativity, thoughtfulness, comfort and clear communication. We trust her to capture every life chapter and you should too.
Danielle G., a month ago
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Creative Interpretations Tampa 
Rating: 5.0 (11 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Land O' Lakes, FL
  • Offer

From your first inquiry to your final gallery, every part of your photography experience is designed with care, artistry, and intention. We can't wait to learn about your day and preserve each moment with the beauty it deserves.

Awarded Best of Zola
As videographers, we're working elbow-to-elbow with photographers to capture a couple's special day. Creative Interpretations Photography does an amazing job working with us to make sure both parties get great photos/videos of the day. They are respectful, funny, and mindful of the video work we do. The last thing a bride and groom want on a wedding day is their photographer and videographer butting heads, and CIP helps make sure things run smoothly so everyone has a great experience.
400 Home Videos, 2 years ago
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Iyrus Weddings Photo & Video 
Rating: 5.0 (9 reviews)
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Land O' Lakes, FL

At Iyrus Weddings, we are all about capturing the magic of your big day. With over 10 years of experience in the industry, our team of professionals is dedicated to making sure your photos and videos perfectly capture the emotions of your special day. We know how important it is to remember every moment, and we're here to help you do just that. From the intimate pre-wedding preparations, to the final send-off, we'll be there to capture every unique and special detail that you've planned so meticulously! We want to tell your love story in every detail, so you can relive your special day over and over again.

Awarded Best of Zola
They say doctors make the worst patients, so wedding planners don't necessarily make for the easiest brides! But I knew the moment the ring was on my finger I HAD to have Iyrus Weddings a part of my special day! Being in the industry myself, I've worked with several photographers and seen countless wedding photo albums....nothing quite compares to Will's work. If you are looking for those WOW photos and video, this is your team. Will is SO down to earth and makes you feel extremely comfortable in what can be a not so comfortable day with all eyes on you! His associate Richard was our videographer and was so professional and friendly as well. I can admit, I had high expectations for my wedding day and without a doubt all of them were exceeded by Will's team. They are responsive, knowledgable, priced correctly, and now feel like family. I look forward to working with them again and again at my venue and can't recommend them enough!
April S., 2 months ago
Joyelan Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (7 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,450
  • Serves Land O' Lakes, FL

I've been a wedding photographer for 11+ years I get to work with many down-to-earth and spontaneous couples. The carefree couples that aren’t afraid of rainy portraits, laughing until it hurts or tossing their shoes to run in the waves. When we work together my desire is that I’m not just your photographer but more like an addition to your bridal party. I spend a lot of time helping with your dress, making sure your hair stays mostly intact, holding your phone or make up in my bag and talking to your best friend about your craziest story.

I recently had the pleasure of working along side with Joyelan Photography and she was awesome! When I looked at the photos of the bride, I was immediately obsessed! I love how light and airy her photos are, they really captured the hair and makeup we did for the bridal party. She is friendly and very organized. I would recommend her to any future brides!
Kaitlyn with Kleybridal, 4 years ago
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Your Wedding Day Film 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,499
  • Serves Land O' Lakes, FL

Your Wedding Day Film is a Florida-based destination wedding photography and videography company. I’m Vanessa, and storytelling is at the heart of everything we do. Our skilled team captures the emotion, beauty, and candid moments of your special day. We specialize in photography, with the option to add videography, so you can relive your wedding through stunning images and cinematic films. From planning to delivery of your galleries and videos within 4–6 weeks, we’re with you every step of the way, local or destination. When I’m not behind the camera, I enjoy time with family, friends, or taking our German Shepherd mix at the dog beach.

Awarded Best of Zola
Working with Vanessa from Your Wedding Day Film is an absolute joy. She brings such warmth and calm to every wedding, making brides, grooms, families, and vendors feel instantly at ease. Her attention to detail is incredible, she truly listens, understands each couple, and captures the moments that matter most. Her work is breathtaking, her heart is genuine, and she always delivers something more beautiful than you could ever imagine.
Molly H., 5 months ago
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RLF Photos and Films, LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,310
  • Serves Land O' Lakes, FL

Oh hey! Nice to meet you (sort of). We really hope you like what you see and consider us to be your cam squad for what is sure to be an INCREDIBLE day. RLF strives to create imagery (both photo + video) that tells your love story in a way that takes you right back to the moment you said "I do" every time you see it. We're firm believers that fairytales exist in real life; it's all about perspective and timing!

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RLF Photos and Films was a pleasure to work with for our engagement photography. Their communication throughout the entire process was very professional and prompt, which we really appreciated during the hectic wedding planning process. We absolutely love their photographic style - the photos feel candid while still capturing all the important moments of our shoot. The digital delivery of the final edited photos was super fast as well. We had originally done our engagement photos with RLF and they came out perfect! The entire team worked seamlessly the day-of at both ceremony and reception locations. Highly recommend RLF for wedding photography - you won't be disappointed! They also included a free engagement video !
Laura S., 2 years ago
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Lumina Weddings US 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Land O' Lakes, FL

Lumina Weddings US is one of Florida's premier photography and videography companies, specializing in weddings. With over 20 years of experience, our team of professionals is dedicated to capturing every detail of your special day. We strive to ease wedding day stress and work closely with you to ensure your day is a memorable as it is beautiful.

Awarded Best of Zola
Back in 2022, Lumina Weddings and their incredible photography team went above and beyond to make our special day unforgettable. Their passion for capturing perfect moments started even before the wedding day. They assisted us in finding a venue that not only suited our vision but also enhanced the beauty of our photos. On the day itself, their dedication was unmatched. They ensured that every significant moment was captured, not just of me and my husband, but also of our family and friends. Additionally, They even captured moments from our preparations at the resort to our journey to the venue, every detail was thoughtfully documented for both of us individually. Their storytelling through photography was so vivid that even those who couldn’t attend felt like they were part of the celebration just by looking at the photos. Their professionalism and vision truly exceeded all expectations.
Meelah S., a year ago
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Maddness Photography, Llc 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Land O' Lakes, FL

Our team prides ourselves on being professional third-wheels on your wedding day. We are perfect for those who thrive on love and connection, and are looking for bold and purposeful imagery. We have 2 wedding associates, 2 family photographers, and a husband and wife videography team

Maddness Photography not only captured images, but the feelings and emotions behind them all. I now have the best memories to reflect back upon because of Maddness Photography. Maddy and crew went above and beyond to make sure everything that we wanted pictures of was taken. I’m so thankful and can’t wait to hire Maddness Photography again in the future!
Meg + T., 5 years ago
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MYB Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $300
  • Serves Land O' Lakes, FL

Hi, I’m Michelle — a Gulf Coast wedding photographer based in St. Pete Beach, Florida. I specialize in capturing timeless, light-filled imagery for couples planning elegant, laid-back celebrations. My approach blends a documentary eye with refined direction, creating images that feel effortless, emotional, and true to you. From intimate beach elopements to full wedding days, I focus on preserving the energy, connection, and beauty of your day — without making it feel staged or overdone. With over 300 weddings photographed, I bring both experience and a calming presence so you can stay fully present while I capture it all.

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MYB Photography was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding day. They were prompt, personal, and very informative throughout the entire process, which put us at ease. The quality of their work was exceptional - the photos captured our dream wedding with accurate color and a fun, vibrant style. We couldn't be happier with the final results and highly recommend MYB Photography to any couple looking for a talented, professional photography team to help make their special day truly unforgettable.
Wendy U., 6 months ago
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Mandi Nicole Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $200
  • Serves Land O' Lakes, FL

Photography became my way of uncovering the beauty in others that they never saw themselves, the kind that often goes unnoticed. I fell in love with capturing the essence of a person, their laughter, their quiet confidence, the light in their eyes. I wanted people to see what I saw: their true, undeniable beauty. More than just pictures, I wanted to give them a glimpse of themselves the way they deserve to be seen. Beyond that, I am a good time! I love to laugh, extremely addicted to traveling, and I am super sarcastic. Oh... and we will probably become best friends after our shoot.

Mandi is an amazing photographer! She truly catered to all of my needs, asked thoughtful questions, and made me feel completely comfortable which says a lot because I’m not usually one to post photos. She helped me feel confident and beautiful, guiding me through poses and making the whole experience fun and effortless. If you’re looking for someone who knows exactly what she’s doing and can guide you every step of the way, Mandi is your person. I absolutely love her and the stunning photos she captured of my fiancé and me!
Ana, 5 months ago
Lifelong Photography Studio 
Rating: 4.3 (6 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves Land O' Lakes, FL

Lifelong Studios is a full service boutique photography company. We are a group of collaborative artists that pride ourselves on a passion to produce high quality images while giving our couples an exceptional customer experience. Now, more than ever, it is important to cherish the time we spend with love ones. Although we can't always be in the same space, the love we share with one another should be celebrated and shared for generations to come. It's in the small moments that the biggest memories are made. It's our team's passion for art and for love that inspire us to do what we do.

We have had the pleasure of working with the Lifelong Photography Studio team for many years. They are such an amazing group of talented photographers. Super easy to work with and we love every minute we get to work with them and the natural synergy that results from our combined creativity. Whats most important though, is that couples love the images Lifelong captures during the wedding day. They truly are amazing and if you are lucky enough to have them photograph your event you will see why we rave about them to everyone.
David, 6 years ago
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Amber McWhorter Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Land O' Lakes, FL

My name is Amber. I am a photographer based in the Clearwater/Tampa, FL area but willing and ready to travel anywhere. I thrive on documenting the moments and emotions of life which is how I found my niche with wedding photography. I am passionate about being the one to capture every minute of love, laughter, excitement, and happiness on the day that you will remember forever.

Amber photographed our micro beach wedding in august, and she was nothing short of amazing. The photos are absolutely breathtaking. More than that, she was a huge help in planning everything and keeping things running calm while other mishaps occurred. I couldn’t recommend her enough!!
Alexandria S., 3 months ago
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Bespoken Forever Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Land O' Lakes, FL

Discover The Ultimate Experience In Editorial Wedding Photography We Have Award-Winning Excellence: Our accolades speak for our passion and expertise in transforming moments into masterpieces. Your Tailored Experience: We understand that each couple is unique & our personalized approach ensures that your wedding narrative is told just the way you’ve dreamed.

It's hard to imagine an 18 hour wedding day with 300 guests feeling "intimate." But Tina and her team worked seamlessly with all of our vendors - so we were able to catch our breath, and take a few needed minutes for ourselves. We were having so much fun, that we forgot we were actually posing. But my favorite photos are the ones that they took when we weren't looking or posing. It was so difficult picking out photos for our album because we love them all. Between our books and our prints, we have our house plastered. We are so glad we chose them.
Christina & J., 2 years ago
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Ivory Studio Collective 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Land O' Lakes, FL

At Ivory Studio Collective, we believe the most meaningful stories are the ones told simply and honestly. Founded by a group of artists who share a deep appreciation for natural light, refined aesthetics, and genuine connection, we are more than just a photography team — we are a collective of storytellers. United by vision, grounded in craft, and drawn to quiet moments, we document life with intentionality and care.

Thanks to Jenna with Ivory Studio Collective I was able to have the absolute best photography experience on my wedding day. She was wonderful and accomplished beautiful photos with elegance and ease. I couldn’t be happier with the outcome and I would highly recommend.
Joemy F., a month ago
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Framemoment Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,995
  • Serves Land O' Lakes, FL

Combining influences from the world of fashion, photojournalism and traditional schools of art photography, Framemoment Photography illustrate an exclusive breathtaking approach to our work. fresh innovative look alters change from standard event photography that typically appears in compilations and albums. Often described as striking, spontaneous and sometimes edgy, our gallery-worthy images push the limits of conventional event photography, providing each one of their clients with a personalized and visionary final product.

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We have nothing but good things to say about Framemoment Photography! Akio always communicated with us promptly and did everything he promised from calling us to plan the day ahead of time to showing up early on our wedding day to delivering our edited photos when promised. Akio and Jessica were so knowledgeable and professional on our day and made us feel so comfortable the whole time. Our comfort level with them as well as how comfortable our guests were really showed up in the photos. The photos make us feel like we are reliving our wedding day and capture our joy and spirit perfectly. We are going to use Framemoment Photography for all our photography needs in the future!
Bailee K., a year ago
Nadja Seidl Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Land O' Lakes, FL

I’m all about capturing the natural, unscripted moments that truly tell your love story—those glances, laughs, and quiet moments you’ll want to relive forever. My approach is relaxed and heartfelt, focused on creating a space where you can feel fully present and at ease. I love working with couples who want their day documented as it really is, embracing the candid and authentic over the posed. My goal is to create a gallery of images that lets you feel the emotions and beauty of your wedding day every time you look back.

Awarded Best of Zola
Nadja is truly amazing, she's extremely professional, gifted with an eye to capture intimate, genuine and key moments of events. I hired Nadja as my wedding photographer and couldn't be more grateful of what she delivered. She is impressive not only with her work ethics of on-time delivery, and top-notch photos, but she's also very detail oriented, and helped us with our timeline, as well as capturing most important shoots, guide us the right poses. When I was picking photographers, I had over 100 quotes and I didn't know whom to pick so I consulted my friend who is an Instagram artist/celebrity. She immediately told me Nadja will be a future celebrity photographer and how special her shoots are from everyone else. I really wish all the best career success Nadja will continue to have given her amazing shoots, and will recommend to all my close friends who are about to get married! Thank you Nadja!
Kelsey Z., a year ago
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Tanita Hope Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,400
  • Serves Land O' Lakes, FL

Hello, I’m Tatsiana, a Tampa-based wedding photographer. I have 5 years of experience as a wedding photographer, and during this time I have shot more than 150 weddings. I document things that I know I’ll want to remember and I photograph a wedding day exactly as I would want a photographer to document my own. Natural photos with minimal posing.

Tanita was great! She was very nice, fun, and creative. Her prices are very fair as well. She helped make my day seamless with all of her hard work beginning months before with our conversations about my day and what I wanted. She was really helpful in helping my create my day of timeline too! I received my photos back very quickly and I’m so happy with them!! I highly recommend Tanita!
Maddie C., 2 years ago
Brooke Vande Zande Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $875
  • Serves Land O' Lakes, FL

Wedding photography for the beach loving, Florida destination couple. Trusting a destination wedding photographer can be tough. There are several things to consider. Their experience, style, editing, personality. You want your photographer to blend seamlessly into your big day. Email today and I can send you a list of my top 10 questions you should be asking a potential wedding photographer.

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Finding a photographer from a different state started out scary, but within our first conversation, Brooke made me feel so comfortable and like I was making the best decision. She was so friendly, knowledgeable not only about photos I wanted but the area as well, and easy to chat with. As soon as I met her, it wasn’t like meeting a stranger. She fit in perfect and made our day go so smoothly. We just got our photos back this evening at a much quicker rate than we expected, and all I can say is that they are absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! We are so happy with them and can do nothing but recommend Brooke to you all whether you’re local or not. If you’re looking for a photographer, she’s an amazing choice!
Brittany K., 2 years ago
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Chrissy Ann Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,900
  • Serves Land O' Lakes, FL

Still looking for a photographer to capture your special moments during your wedding day? Someone who will not only be your photographer, but your hype girl, your friend, someone who will help fix your veil, help bustle your dress, and someone who will help you be able to enjoy your day by creating sweet moments that you will remember forever? I AM YOUR GIRL. I have photographed over 100 weddings and may or may not have cried at every first look, the vows, and every daddy/daughter mother/son dance lol I'd love to chat about your special day! Send a message and let's get started!

Chrissy Ann Photography was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From the very first interaction, communication was clear, effortless and put our minds at ease. The quality of her work was simply stunning - the photos Chrissy captured are beautiful and timeless, with a gorgeous vintage aesthetic. Chrissy's direction and support throughout the day was invaluable, and we are so grateful to have had her there to document our special day. Chrissy is amazing, and we couldn't recommend her more highly. We received our photos back earlier than anticipated and they are truly everything I could have hoped for and more. If you are in search of a photographer in the Tampa Bay area, look no further!
Kristin V., 6 months ago
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True Love Photography by Tammy J Lackore 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $400
  • Serves Land O' Lakes, FL

I absolutely Love my job and Clients! I like to bring a sense of calm and let my clients know they are in the hands of a professional and can set anxiety aside and enjoy. I want them to feel amazing! I Love Photographing in Classic and Journalistic styles. I think every Wedding needs a few stylized Portraits and and well posed Family Photographs. I Love details but my favorite photos are of your relationshipes on your Wedding Day. The ultimate goal is to have you ooh and ahh over your Wedding Photographs and remember what ana amazing day it was.

Talking with Tammy was so easy! She was amazing, knowledgeable, and fun to work with. Tammy provided great posing ideas and suggestions prior to the wedding to help us get the best angles for our pictures. She was so wonderful to work with and we highly recommend her and True Love Photography! Our wedding day photos turned out beautifully thanks to Tammy's expertise and attention to detail.
Samantha M., 5 months ago