Carrie Wildes Photography Maternity Session | Matt & Kim

Matt and Kim are expecting a little girl to be joining them in the next few weeks!!! They wanted a quick and easy session to capture this time right before they become a party of 3 so we did a little sunset sesh at our outdoor lakefront studio. This November they will be celebrating their 7th wedding anniversary and it’s always my favorite thing to get to see our couples again over the years as their family grows! I’m so excited for you guys and can’t wait to meet your new little one soon!!

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Carrie Wildes Photography Studio | Jillian

Transitioning from eighth grade to high school marks a significant milestone in a student's life and I think it should be celebrated more and with portraits of course!!! I had the pleasure of capturing Jillian's excitement and confidence as she wanted something fun and different than just the school portrait they had done. With her super cute sapphire blue dress, complete with pockets, and her favorite sneakers. Her friend had given her those sunnys that matched perfectly!

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St. Petersburg Wedding | Anne & Marie

Love knows no bounds, and Anne and Marie's wedding was a testament to the depth of their affection. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of their friends' private home, nestled across the street from the magnificent Don Cesar on the Intracoastal, this intimate celebration brought together cherished friends and family. Anne and Marie had their hair and makeup done together, but then didn’t see each other totally ready until they walked down the aisle.

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Isla Del Sol Yacht & Country Club | Ivonne and Tristan

Ivonne and Tristan chose Isla Del Sol for their Thursday wedding which exuded a laid-back, beach chic vibe, with a color palette of coral, sage, white, and blue. With guests traveling from all corners of the globe, this multicultural union brought together the vibrant spirit of Columbia where Ivonne is from and the charming and witty essence of Canada where Tristan and all his groomsmen are from.

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St. Pete Pier Wedding | Jen & Carl

On a perfect Florida morning, Friday May 5th, surrounded by their closest friends and family, Jen and Carl celebrated their love with a beautiful waterfront wedding on the St. Pete pier. Their intimate ceremony was beautifully officiated by Grace, who made it super sweet and personal.

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Carlouel Yacht Club 60th Birthday Celebration

Picture this: an epic celebration at Carlouel Yacht Club, marking John's milestone 60th birthday. With his request for a fun-filled, phone-free cocktail hour, the atmosphere was a relaxed and laid back vibe. As the photographer, I had the incredible opportunity to capture the unforgettable moments that unfolded on this special occasion.

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Lake Park Lutz Family Portraits | W Family

There's nothing quite as precious as capturing the first moments of a family's journey with their little ones! I met this couple when they were dating as I photographed Jessica’s mom’s wedding! Now they are a beautiful family of 3!

Julian B Lane Downtown Tampa Engagement Session | Leah + Corey

Julian B Lane Park was the stunning backdrop for Leah and Corey's engagement session. The park's lush tree canopy and waterfront made for the perfect setting to capture the love and joy between this amazing couple. As their photographer, I was thrilled to have the honor of working with their family once again, having photographed Leah's sister, Jenna’s wedding.

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Laurie's 40th Birthday Cake Smash - Philippe Park

Laurie is turning 4-0 this month (every year after it’s 29:-) and she celebrated in the most epic way possible - with a cake smash photo shoot at Philippe Park in Safety Harbor. We had the honor of photographing Laurie and Jim's wedding 13 years ago, and it was an absolute blast to work with her again for this special occasion.

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Florida Rustic Barn - Lakesong Venue Wedding | Autumn & Nick

Autumn and Nick's wedding was nothing short of magical, from the beautiful and rustic venue to the heartwarming moments that filled the day. As combat veterans, Autumn and Nick share a special bond that brought them together and has kept them close, and their wedding day was a true testament to their love and commitment to one another.

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Metropolitan Ministries Bridge Builders 2023 | Hilton Tampa Downtown

The Metropolitan Ministries annual Bridge Builders Luncheon at Hilton Tampa Downtown is always a highly anticipated event in the Tampa Bay area, drawing attendance from prominent figures in the community. Among the notable attendees were Mayor Jane Castor, who has been a strong supporter of Metropolitan Ministries and its mission to provide assistance to those in need. Additionally, former Mayor Bob Buckhorn, Titus O'Neil, and so many people that care about this amazing organization from the Tampa Bay area.

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Sand Pearl Clearwater Beach - Jewish Wedding | Jen & Danny

Jen and Danny had their gorgeous Jewish wedding at the Sand Pearl Resort on Clearwater Beach. The girls got ready in the 2 story suite right next to the lawn where we did first look and their cocktail hour. Both Jen and Sandy (Danny’s mom’s) pups were right there for getting ready and picture perfect for us!! Those mauve and lilac dresses and florals looked absolutely stunning with the black tuxes and decor at Sand Pearl.

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Tampa Chamber Women of Influence 2023 | Hilton Downtown Tampa

I look forward to photographing this event each and every year! 2023 Women of Influence Luncheon did not disappoint! Dr. Shirley Davis, President and CEO of SDS Global Enterprises lives right here in Tampa Bay and gave an awesome keynote on diversity and inclusion. It’s always so energizing to be a room with hundreds amazing and strong women right here in Tampa Bay.

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Grand Hyatt New Skylark Ballroom and Rooftop - Wedding | Sara & Javaris

We’ve done quite a few weddings at the Grand Hyatt in all their beautiful spaces including Armani’s which use to be their rooftop restaurant. Sara and Javaris reserved that space while it was under construction for their wedding. They had no idea what the colors, decor, or finishes would look like but choose dusty blue, white, and silver accents and WOW on point as it matched this new space perfectly!! Grand Hyatt kept the amazing views and all the windows. They opened up the space and made it light and bright with white paint and I LOVE that wallpaper and the bubbly light fixtures.

Saddlebrook Resort Family Photos | Scalzon/Munson Family

One of the things I love most about being a photographer is getting to see my clients' beautiful families grow over the years! 13 years ago I photographed Kate and Brandon's wedding at Saddlebrook Resort . Every so often they come back for a little family Florida vacay all together and it literally makes my heart explode that they think of me to capture their family! I saw them in 2012, 2016 and 2023! Such a gorgeous growing family and I LOVE their outfit selections.

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Florida Aquarium Wedding | Heather & Megan

Lavender, dusty pink, with accents of gray and greenery was the color palette for Heather and Megan’s Florida Aquarium wedding. They wanted to get down to business and start straight with first look and get all their photos done before the ceremony so they didn’t miss a minute with all their favorite people or the animal encounters! They had the penguins, touch tank, and a tiny little baby alligator during their cocktail hour.

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Hardemans Secret Garden Wedding | Liz & Jory

I had the opportunity to see Hardemans Secret Garden while it was under construction several years ago and was SO excited when Liz and Jory reserved their date with me there! The grounds there are just stunning with so many beautiful locations for photos and the reception space is basically a glam green house with retractable walls that allow it to be air conditioned or open with an outside feel.

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Ybor and Downtown Tampa Family Portraits | Goetz Family

Don’t kids just grow up so fast? I always tell mine to stop growing, but they won’t ha!! Tracy told me that her Christmas gift was for her family to get dressed up and do a family portrait session since they hadn’t done one in quite a few years and that it was time since their oldest would be moving out soon. I love planning these sessions and I know how much time and effort it takes to coordinate all the school and activity schedules and choosing outfits but it is so worth it!

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Siesta Key Beach Family Portraits | Rowe Family

When you have family that lives in all different parts and you’re able to all get together in one place it’s totally a big deal and worth capturing! We photographed Melissa and Kevin’s wedding in 2014 and were so excited to see how their family has grown over the years.

Sacred Heart & Centre Club Wedding | Katie + Hunter

Katie & Hunter had the most gorgeous wedding at Sacred Heart Church followed by cocktails and the reception at the Centre Club! I LOVE the colors they chose, the light blue with the different shades of pink and orange flowers were so stunning. Katie had rosary that was the perfect shade of blue to match the girls dresses wrapped around her bouquet and after her mom helped her get totally ready her girls had the best reaction as they saw her as a beautiful bride! One of the awesome things about Centre Club is that the Westshore Grand is just across the atrium and there’s a really beautiful garden right in between where Linda did the guys photos and we did their first look and wedding party photos before heading to Sacred Heart. Their flower girl Alexa was just the absolutely cutest and SO happy to be a part of it all!