The Best Wedding Photographers in Cortez, FL

Hi everyone, I’m Carolin, originally from Würzburg, Germany, and now living in Bradenton, Florida. For over 11 years, I’ve been a professional photographer, specializing in weddings, couples, and families. My background in graphic design helps me focus on capturing beauty and detail to create lasting memories. In my free time, I love relaxing at Anna Maria Island’s beaches with my husband Philipp and starting my day with a Chai Latte from Starbucks. I’m also passionate about exploring new cultures and traveling. Can’t wait to get to know you!

We’re a family owned wedding photography company that knows firsthand that saying yes to forever means something — and we’ve dedicated our lives to helping couples immortalize that moment of “I Do” to carry them through the years. We’re an inclusive family where all are welcome!

Hi! I’m Emma-Rose, Owner and Lead Photographer at Sandhill Photography. Photographer, world traveler, artist, conversationalist, laid back beach goer, nature lover, adventurer, teacher, friend, I am all this and more. Most of all, I'm someone who can’t wait to meet you and have an opportunity to capture all the nuance of who YOU are! Every picture tells a story, and I look forward to meeting you and learning how to capture and tell yours.

This is us, Rachel and Xiwei, the husband and wife team behind Ying Multimedia. We have been photographing weddings across Sarasota, Parrish, Bradenton, and Tampa since 2011. We blend old school charm and modern creativity, offering both photography and videography for weddings. Rachel is a folk music loving, goat snuggling, memory keeping kind of soul. Xiwei is all about tech, edits, and making magic with pixels and lenses. In 2025 we added Jo, our lead cinematographer, and Mariah and James, our in-house Associates team trained personally by us at real weddings.

Hi! We are Zoe and Damara, a Southwest Florida based best friend wedding photographer duo who is open to traveling anywhere! Zoe was born and raised in the small town of Champaign, Illinois, but is a beach girl at heart and was meant to be born by the ocean. She is a serene visionary with a huge passion for unique and antique, so she is often dreaming up new photography ideas that include touches of vintage flare. Damara is a Cuban-American woman born and raised in the heart of Miami! She has a vibrant personality and is the extroverted, "corkier" half of Popping Champaign that you can rely on to make you laugh through out the day.

Capturing the beauty of your big day as a wedding photographer is a dream come true! I have a heart to serve couples and families, each moment fills my heart, as I capture the details that make your day special.

Hey, I’m Katie, a Sarasota-based wedding photographer who believes the best photos come from genuine connection and real moments. While I’m new to Zola’s vendor directory, I’ve been documenting love stories for years and have earned over 25 five-star Google reviews along the way. My style is bright, timeless, and true-to-color, with a focus on capturing the moments that matter most, from happy tears and belly laughs to the quiet in-between moments. My goal is to create a relaxed experience so you can be fully present and enjoy every second of your wedding day.

Hello! My name is Yuliya. I am a photographer with a deep passion for capturing beautiful moments and creating visual stories, based in Sarasota, FL. While my background initially led me down a path in Financial Compliance, my true calling was always in the realm of art and creativity. I love every aspect of photography, from meeting you and capturing your happiest moments to the post-processing stage. I have been photographing families and new mothers primarily. However, I have discovered that I love photographing weddings just as much! I would love to capture your perfect moments that will be remembered forever.

Thank you so much for being here! We're Beth & John, the husband and wife team behind Beth Joy Photography! Together, we have fallen in love with the art of photography, and work side-by-side as best friends, meeting amazing people, and telling the beautiful, joyous love stories of so many incredible couples. We are college sweethearts, married since 2014. In our free time, you can usually find us walking hand-in-hand on the beach or at the nearest theme park, spending time with family and friends, or traveling the world. We can't wait to hear from you, learn your love story, and create photo magic together!

I'm Amber, a SWFL native who believes that your wedding photos should be a joyful and authentic documentation of your day. My style is timeless and true to life, while capturing the moments and details that will help to tell and preserve your story for future generations. From the carefully curated details to the raw emotions, I am here for it all.

Alisa Sue Photography is a unique husband & wife photography team that focus on creating images with a balance of organic moments, editorial documentation and portraiture. We are based out of Sarasota, Fl, and are available to travel world wide.

Hey, my name is Melissa! I am so excited to be able to do what I love while also giving you printable memories that you can love ✨🤍 I have perfected my style and fell in love with the editing process and the ease of being able to snap a shot and work it to PERFECTION.

I’m Kristen — a wife, mom, coffee lover, and lifelong dreamer inspired by the magic in everyday moments. Whether it’s sandy toes at the beach or quiet time with family, I’m drawn to what feels real. I capture connection in its truest form — the joy-filled, imperfect, beautiful moments that make your story yours, and memories you’ll carry for a lifetime.

Thanks for stopping by! My name is Yanny (pronounced yaw - knee) and I'm a wedding, couples, and storytelling photographer in SWFL. Born and raised in the PNW I like to think that the moody and grey atmosphere from that world has found it's way into my photography style. Candid, raw, full of emotion, and photos that you can "feel" are what I live for! My wife and I live in Sarasota FL with our sweet little boy Moses and our crazy cat Martini. We love the easy-going lifestyle on the gulf coast and whenever I'm free you can find me either exploring a new coffee shop, thrifting, serving at my local church, or spending time with my family!

Located in SWFL, available for travel anywhere! My style leans heavily into storytelling. I live for capturing the raw, natural moments, and real laughter. Lately, I’ve been weaving more documentary-style work into my sessions, blending it with a warm, natural aesthetic to create images that feel like memories. I don’t do much posing, I am a promoting photographer.

Your wedding day is a once-in-a-lifetime story, and my passion is capturing it with honesty and heart. From quiet glances to happy tears, I preserve the fleeting moments that make your love story unique. With timeless, true-to-color imagery, I create photographs that will always feel like you—authentic, beautiful, and unforgettable. My goal is simple: to give you more than photos, but a way to relive the love and joy of your day for years to come.

Nadia is a wedding and elopement photographer based in beautiful Sarasota, Florida on the Gulf of Mexico. Capturing timeless imagery that shows the best version of you. I will capture your special day creating timeless photos that will showcases the most authentic version of you.

From bright beach weddings to moody mountain top elopements, we strive to capture special days in their best light. We are three friends on a mission to craft bold and beautiful documentary style wedding photography that couples will cherish forever. But above all, we like to think we just click.

I am not just wedding photographer; I am a storyteller who celebrate love. My passion lies in capturing the unique journeys of couples on their special day. I believe that every love story is a beautiful adventure, filled with laughter, joy, and heartfelt moments that deserve to be preserved forever. I prioritize getting to know you, understanding your vision, and building a genuine connection so that we can capture the authentic emotions that make your day truly special. My warm and friendly approach helps set the stage for candid moments, allowing your true selves to shine through in every shot.

Hannah Phillips Photography is a Florida-based wedding photographer who strives to transform fleeting moments into timeless memories. Hannah understands how quickly life moves and is passionate about preserving the moments that matter most.

I'm not one to talk about "me"... I'd rather talk about you! But, you need to know a little of my personality to make sure we'd be a great fit; we'll be spending a lot of time together during your journey...!! Additionally, my growing, photographic journey began many years ago, with a mission to provide the finest personal service to all my clients, while providing the highest level of photographic artistry. My team, and I, stay on the cutting edge, creating, and implementing, new ideas that will benefit my couples, and all my clients. I'm located in SW Florida, and cover all of Florida, and LOVE, Destination Weddings...!

I'm Jess! I have been a photographer / personal hype man since 2015. I have grown alongside families, celebrated love, waited for the perfect light, explored for the perfect spot, and have worked endlessly to create beautiful moments for each and every client. No matter the event, I will be there to make you feel flawless and capture your most valued moments. If you are ready to make a new bestie in a photographer - click below. I can't wait to meet you!

Capturing life’s moments, especially weddings, is truly special to me. It’s about more than just taking pictures; it’s about freezing time on the most important day of two people's lives. I get to document all the raw emotions, the little details, and the love that fills the air. Each wedding is a unique story, and I feel honored to help preserve those memories forever. Outside of photography, I love hunting for shark teeth, my favorite color is pink, I’m a born-and-raised Floridian, and I love diving into new books.

We’re truly honored you’re here, and excited at the chance to work with you. We deeply value the trust couples place in us to capture some of the most meaningful moments of their lives. We specialize in fine art documentary wedding photography, capturing authentic, cinematic moments that reflect each couple’s unique connection. Based in Sarasota, Florida, we proudly serve the Bradenton and Tampa Bay area, and regularly travel for weddings throughout New York, Connecticut, and across New England. Whether it's a beachfront ceremony on the Gulf Coast or a mountaintop elopement in the Hudson Valley, we’re all in.

My love for photography began over a decade ago when a good friend lent me his camera. I quickly discovered my passion for capturing the beauty of candid moments and the world around me. Outside of photographing couples, I enjoy downhill mountain biking, traveling, nature & landscape photography, hiking, and playing guitar. I live in Sarasota, Florida with my beautiful wife (Meg), our two children (Charlotte & Logan) and our two dogs (Tucker & Diamond), and cat (Grace).

CityLux is now offering our award winning wedding photographer services in Sarasota, Naples, and Tampa. After spending years honing our photography in Boston, our boutique studio is now offering photography during the winter months in Florida. Our style is both documentary and editorial, with a splash of sexy.

Capturing love, laughter, and the in-between moments that tell your story — from “I do” to family forever. Specializing in photography and videography for the last 10 years, professionally for the last 4. I'm new to the wedding space but I have a passion for storytelling and capturing beautiful moments you can cherish forever!

an elopement and adventure photographer. I grew up traveling the U.S at a young age with my family and fell in love with it. Picking up my camera to capture the beauty was one way that I fell in love with photography. My heart loves capturing the true story of your love and wants to document it as accurately as I can. If that means wind blowing your hair in your face and some mud on your dress, then I am here for it. I love being able to have a blast with my couples and show them all of the beauty this world has to offer.

Jess is the proud owner of Royal Palms Photography LLC. Growing up, she was always passionate and interested in all things photography. Jess was able to develop her skills and passions over the past 10 years and now gets to do it as some of life's most exciting celebrations. This professional strives to capture emotion and detail in every photo she takes.

I'm a film and documentary wedding photographer based in Englewood, Florida, working across the Gulf Coast — Sarasota, Anna Maria Island, Siesta Key, Venice, Boca Grande, Naples, and everywhere in between. I shoot on 35mm film, medium format, and toy cameras alongside digital. The approach is documentary — I show up and let things unfold. No staging, no direction, no vendor marketing. Your wedding is private and it belongs to you.