The Best Editorial Wedding Photographers in St. Petersburg, FL

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289 Wedding Photographers in St. Petersburg, FL

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Stories by Ana Maria 
Rating: 5.0 (8 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves St. Petersburg, FL

Hi, I’m Ana! I believe wedding photography is about preserving how your day felt - the happy tears, laughter, quiet glances, family reactions, and little moments in between. My style blends timeless, natural imagery with an editorial touch and a hint of cinematic storytelling, creating photographs that feel elevated yet genuine. Whether your celebration is intimate, elegant, colorful, or joyful, my goal is to tell your story in a way that feels true to you - so years from now, your photographs can take you right back to how it felt.

Ana made us feel very comfortable just being ourselves and captured authentic moments. The attention to detail, lighting, and composition was wonderful. We will treasure these moments forever.
Lisa G., 2 months ago
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Mandi Nicole Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (41 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,200
  • Serves St. Petersburg, 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.

We truly could not have asked for a better wedding photographer than Mandi. She was incredible to work with and made the entire experience feel effortless and fun. On our wedding day, she captured every moment so naturally and beautifully. From the big moments to the candid in-between memories, she documented everything in a way that felt genuine and authentic to us! When we received our sneak peak photos, we were absolutely blown away. Looking through our gallery felt like reliving our entire wedding weekend all over again. Every image perfectly captured the joy, emotion, and love that surrounded us. We are SO grateful to have these memories preserved so beautifully and will cherish them for years to come. We cannot recommend Mandi enough! THE PETERSONS, xxxoo
Erin P., 3 months ago
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The Directors 
Rating: 5.0 (29 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves St. Petersburg, FL
  • Offer

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
Everything about the experience was perfect. They showed up early, stayed late, and never missed a moment. Even when I started to feel overwhelmed, they reminded me to breathe and just enjoy it. You can tell they love what they do because every photo has so much heart in it. My family keeps saying the pictures feel “alive.” I’ve already printed an entire wall collage because I can’t pick just one favorite. Honestly, best photographers ever.
Rachel G., 10 months ago
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Allison Leigh & Company 
Rating: 4.8 (12 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,400
  • Serves St. Petersburg, FL

Every love story deserves to be told beautifully. I’m Allison, a wedding photographer who captures the honest, emotional moments that make your day uniquely yours. My approach is light-filled, romantic, and rooted in genuine connection. I’ll guide you when needed, then step back so your story can unfold naturally. From joyful celebrations to the quiet in-between moments, your gallery won’t just show what happened it will let you relive how it felt for years to come.

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., 5 months ago
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Lifelong Photography Studio 
Rating: 4.4 (7 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves St. Petersburg, 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.

Buffy and Angelina were absolutely amazing from start to finish! They made us feel so comfortable, captured every special moment perfectly, and kept everything running smoothly throughout the day. The photos turned out beautiful and truly reflect our wedding, we couldn’t be happier. Highly recommend!
Jamie, 5 months ago
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Joyelan Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (7 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,450
  • Serves St. Petersburg, 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.

Joyelan Photography was so great to work with from day one. We always feel a little awkward in photos and Joy made us and our guests so comfortable. She was very responsive during planning and our photos came out better than we could have imagined! She captured the entire day and didn’t miss a moment. 10/10 hire her! Worth every penny
Bret and J., 5 years ago
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Bespoken Forever Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves St. Petersburg, 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.

Want an experience that will leave everlasting memories, filled with classy fun? Bespoken will deliver and make you feel like you’re also part of the same family. Join them for a beautiful adventure as you go thru one of the most important moments in your life.
Jerome, 2 years ago
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Grain + Gold Photo Co. 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,699
  • Serves St. Petersburg, FL
  • Offer

As the owner of Gold & Grain Photo, I’m deeply grateful for every opportunity to capture one of the most meaningful moments in a couple’s life. “Gold” reflects the editorial elegance and refined artistry in my work, while “grain” represents authenticity, warmth, and a timeless feel that honors real emotion. With a background in portrait photography — and as a Registered Nurse — I approach every wedding with trust, compassion, and care, knowing I am preserving moments that can never be recreated. Memories may live in our hearts, but photographs allow them to live on forever.

Kait is the best photographer hands down! she listens and goes above and beyond to make sure it’s everything you could want and more. She has great communication and very helpful. Absolutely in love with our photos!
Rachel B., 2 months ago
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Ryan Deau Photo 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves St. Petersburg, FL

Thank you for checking out my work! I love what I do and have been a full time photographer for over 10 years now. I've photographed over 300 weddings and still feel so incredibly honored to get to be a part of each unique wedding day. I would love the chance to get to know you and chat about your wedding day and ideas!

There is not enough wonderful things we can say about Chris. He not only went above and beyond, he helped manage our entire day. His energy during the entire day (and our engagement shoot) was so easy going which allowed us to relax and remember what this day was about. Chris made our big day easy and effortless and we cannot recommend him enough!
Mackenzie, 7 months ago
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Sea and Ink 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves St. Petersburg, FL

Every person has their own beauty and truth. I see it, understand it, then reveal it through my portraits. I search for the play of light and shadow to carve the image and tell the story of the day... your day... Your story.

Hash and Sabrina are an AMAZING duo and were such a dream to work with! They were so friendly and were so easy to keep in touch with! We were floored by how stunning our photographs turned out and by how perfectly they captured our wedding day. Their vision and editing helped bring our wedding photos to life and cannot think of a better team to have worked with to help encapsulate our big day!
Mairead O., 2 years ago
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The Love Portfolio 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves St. Petersburg, FL

We help modern couples who value connections and unique experiences bring their wedding vision to life using fashion photojournalism to add value to their legacy for generations to come. Through strong craft and high artistry I add value to their celebration by making a special experience out of every step of their wedding photography journey. When they work with us, our couples feel connected, creative and cherished. They know they are making something magical with us as their storytellers, advocates and friends.

Rodrigo was one of the most sincere and talented people that changed our lives. We first met Rodrigo back in 2019, for our engagement photos and became impressed with his talents, and ability to bring out the best in us. During the engagement and up to the wedding day, we stayed in contact while planning for our special day. Rodrigo made it all happen for us and has become part of our story. He is someone who believes in legacy and inspired us to become documenters of our love story to pass on to the future generations in our lives. We highly recommend Rodrigo for any event and know that you will be please with his talents, honesty, and dedication to making your event a memorable one.
Robert & Y., 6 years ago
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Tht Digital by Tatiana Tisnes 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves St. Petersburg, FL

Welcome to Tht Digital by Tatiana Tisnés Films, a creative studio specializing in wedding videography and photography. With over 8 years of experience in videography and a passion for storytelling, we combine the professionalism of Tht Digital with the artistic touch of Tatiana Tisnés Films to create unforgettable videos for couples on their special day. Our mission is to capture the most incredible couples and tell their love stories through cinematic, high-quality videos that touch your heart. Whether it's a grand celebration or an intimate elopement, we are here to bring your story to life. Let us be part of your journey.

Tht Digital by Tatiana Tisnes was a pleasure to work with for our wedding. Tatiana answered our inquiries quickly and in a friendly manner. Her work is extremely professional and of amazing quality - we were thrilled with the results. On the day of our wedding, Tatiana was kind, punctual, and blended in seamlessly to capture all the special moments. I would definitely love to work with Tatiana and Tht Digital again in the future.
arnold b., 10 months ago
Le Sunny Photos 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $600
  • Serves St. Petersburg, FL

New to Zola and now accepting clients! Founded in 2018 - Florida based photographer. Born and raised in Sunny Saint Petersburg. I'm here to be a resource, relieve the pressure on one of the most important days of your life. I have photographed anything from corporate events, automotive, business, and wedding. I pull from my experience across all the above to best serve clients.

Le Sunny Photography is an abslute pleasure to work with. I would have her do other projects for me if I am in the area again. I had a intimate beachside wedding with a total of 3 people including the photographer. She was very friendly and made us feel comfortable.
Shannon C., a year ago
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Sofia Kate Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves St. Petersburg, FL

At Sofia Kate Photography, we specialize in editorial-documentary style photography. In short, what this means is that we prioritize you enjoying your big day while still grabbing those magazine-worthy shots. We capture all of the little moments along the way as well as provide light direction and gentle posing to create a final gallery of beautiful editorial images mixed with all of the candid, heartwarming, in-between moments.

I had the pleasure of working with Sofia as a second shooter for one of my weddings, and she was very kind, easy to communicate with, and supportive throughout the day. She brought a calm presence and worked well within the flow of the event, which I truly appreciated, especially on such an important milestone in my business. I’m grateful for the time we worked together and wish her continued success in her photography journey.
Kaylee K., 8 months ago
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Candlelight Images 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves St. Petersburg, FL

We specialize in capturing the intimate moments of your special occasions through the warm glow of candlelight. Our talented team of photographers and videographers are experts at creating stunning, romantic visuals that will be cherished for a lifetime. Whether it's a wedding, engagement, anniversary, or any other celebration, we are dedicated to providing you with high-quality, timeless images that truly capture the essence of your love story. Trust Candlelight Images Team to illuminate your memories and bring your vision to life.

Best hands down my photographer was so sweet and listened to my needs! Priscilla was very fast at responding to me whenever I had questions! I would highly recommend them for photos.
Melanie, 2 years ago
Stormland Productions 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves St. Petersburg, FL

I started off doing photography in highschool and after falling deeply in love with the craft I decided to travel throughout the US learning as much as I can. After years of learning and shooting countless weddings and events I created Stormland Productions. My goal is to bring my very best creative energy to each and every shoot as well as collaborating with our clients to create their dream photoshoot. The team all pride themselves on being as creative as they can to make each shoot stand out from the rest.

I hired Stormland production to take photo, and video of my wedding. The whole team was very professional, but also made us feel very comfortable during that stressful day. We received lots of high quality photos, and amazing video. Overall I’m extremely happy with the service! I’d definitely recommend it to everyone
Michelle, 2 years ago
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Jennifer Martin Photography 
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,900
  • Serves St. Petersburg, FL

My husband calls me a renaissance woman, I’ll take that. But let’s be honest, this “about me” is not really going to tell you who I am. It will tell you that I love Outlander, stay close to my faith and enjoy copious amounts of iced coffee (what true millennial doesn’t?) That we lived in a self converted school bus for 3 years and have traveled the country. That I believe I’m really good at documenting people in all aspects of life and love. But until we’ve met and made a real connection, these are just witty words on another photography website that I’m sure you’ve read dozens of times. So there you have it.

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The Talented Photographer - Award Winning Photography. 
Rating: 5.0 (80 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,995
  • Serves St. Petersburg, FL
  • Offer

Hello! We are Christian and Ana. We have put together the best wedding photo & video team in America. Whether you are camera shy or not, you will get beautiful photos with us. That's why couples are raving about us: we get beautiful photos out of EVERY SINGLE WEDDING!

Awarded Best of Zola
The Talented Photographer was an absolute dream to work with for our wedding. From the very first interaction, Alec's communication style was fun, professional, and incredibly personable. He had a true passion for his craft that shone through in every interaction. The quality of Alec's work was absolutely stunning - we got a wonderful variety of candids, formal shots, and editorial-style pictures that captured all the special moments of our day. Alec has an incredible eye for the right shots, and the final photos are absolutely gorgeous. Despite a complicated location schedule that I was worried about, Alec made the whole day seamless, traveling to over 4 different spots to ensure we got all the groupings and special shots we wanted. Alec truly went above and beyond, and we had such a great time working with him. I'm obsessed with the pictures and would give him an 11/10 rating!
Michelle M., 2 years ago
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PictureMeThisByLacie 
Rating: 5.0 (45 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves St. Petersburg, FL

My husband and I come as a photo team! We feel your day should be captured your way! So we tailor our style and editing to each unique couple! It’s not about us, it’s about you. We will help you document what is most important to you, the way you envision! Just like you, we have felt awkward in front of the camera. We’ve had photos taken of us that we didn’t like. We will make sure you not only feel comfortable, but that you look good! We give you prompts to keep you moving so you look and feel natural and comfortable.

Awarded Best of Zola
Lacie was an absolute joy to work with for our wedding. From the moment we first connected, Lacie replied quickly to all of our questions. On the day of the wedding, she made me feel completely comfortable in front of the camera, guiding us through poses while also capturing adorable candid moments that truly reflect the joy and love of our special day. She and her husband (her second photographer) were incredibly helpful in wrangling our large families for group photos, ensuring we got all the shots we wanted. Our wedding photos are stunning and we are so grateful to have such beautiful memories captured. Not to mention she had our sneak peak pics back to us the next morning! We would highly recommend her services to any couple looking for an exceptional wedding photographer. I’ve included a few of my favorites but there are way too many to choose from!
Anna, 5 months ago
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Kimberly Mufferi Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (45 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,200
  • Serves St. Petersburg, FL

I've had a camera in my hand since I was a kid. My mom was a wedding photographer also. I spend my days taking photos because it inspires me and fills me with joy. To me, there is nothing better than capturing a beautiful moment. I have photographed weddings all over the US TX, NY and the Hudson Valley, the East Coast, as well as in Europe, the Caribbean, & Hawaii. A few more things about me… I love the ocean, traveling, exploring, hiking, dancing, the change of seasons, the outdoors, sunrises, sunsets, walking without a destination, that few minutes of magical golden light before the sun sets, life… and telling stories with photographs.

Awarded Best of Zola
I contacted Kimberly in early April to ask if she was available for our April 26th elopement. She was very quick to respond to my request and answered all of my questions. We had a great conversation about the details of our ceremony and a timeline for the evening. On the day of our wedding, she arrived right on time to meet with us and ease my nerves. Although it was our first time meeting in person it felt like we had known each other for years. Kimberly perfectly captured the love that my husband and I share for each other in every single photograph. She provided us with a sneak peek of our album within a day and the rest of our photos were sent out quickly as well. I can’t thank her enough for everything that she did to ensure we had the most perfect day. I would definitely recommend her to any couple looking for someone to photograph their big day. I know that when we have the opportunity to have more photos taken by Kimberly that we will absolutely do so.
Shelby V., 10 months ago
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We The Blackwells - Blackwell Weddings 
Rating: 5.0 (39 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Serves St. Petersburg, FL

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!

Awarded Best of Zola
Crist and Hannah from We The Blackwells are so awesome and fun!! They are down-to-Earth people that put out a great vibe. We are so happy that we had them do the photography and videography for our wedding! They keep the mood light while at the same time keeping the work professional. We The Blackwells were so easy to work with and the pictures turned out better than we could have hoped. We sent them inspo pics ahead of time for the aesthetic we were going for and they knocked it out of the park. Communication with them was perfect from the moment we reached out to them to inquire about their services. I highly recommend reaching out to We The Blackwells for your photography and videography needs!
Casee, a year ago
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HM Photo & Film 
Rating: 5.0 (38 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves St. Petersburg, FL

Nice to meet you! I'm Hannah. I'm a full-time wedding and elopement photographer with a passion for photography that runs deep. I live in Maine in the summer and I reside in Florida during the winter! I've made it my mission to create stunning, timeless images that will be treasured for years to come. I specializes in capturing the candid, intimate moments that make your wedding or elopement unique and special.

Awarded Best of Zola
We were so happy we chose HM Photo & Film for our wedding photos! Hannah was timely, professional, and friendly in all of her communication leading up to our big day. She made sure we had a detailed timeline to ensure we captured all the special moments. The engagement session was fun, playful and really captured our personalities in a natural way. On the wedding day, Hannah stuck to the timeline in a relaxed and calm way. She was able to snap tons of high quality, natural-looking shots. We loved that she encouraged the bridal party to have fun during the photos and worked with all different personalities and comfort levels. Hannah's expertise resulted in gorgeous photos that we will treasure forever. She brought our visions to life in our engagement session and on the wedding day. The images perfectly encapsulated the joy and love of our special day. We highly recommend HM Photo & Film to any couple looking for a talented, professional photographer who can deliver exceptional images and an stress-free experience.
Ava B., 2 years ago
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Ana and Christian Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (33 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,995
  • Serves St. Petersburg, FL
  • Offer

Hi! We’re a passionate married duo with 15+ years of experience capturing love stories. Based in Florida, we specialize in documenting weddings worldwide, creating timeless memories you’ll cherish forever!

Awarded Best of Zola
They were the perfect photographers for our wedding day. From our first interaction, they had a calm yet fun and lively communication style that put us at ease. Their work is truly editorial, capturing candid and artistic moments that felt so real and natural. They were funny and confident, guiding us through all the photos with ease. We went with their easy package and couldn't be happier with the beautiful photos that now capture our special day forever.
Penelope, a year ago
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1985 Collective 
Rating: 4.9 (29 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,985
  • Serves St. Petersburg, FL

At 1985 Collective, we bring over two decades of experience documenting real stories with a cinematic, honest approach—crafted to stand the test of time. We’re not here to follow trends. We’re here to create something lasting… something that truly feels like you. Every moment is captured with intention, preserving your day exactly as it unfolded. This is more than photography. This is your legacy.

Awarded Best of Zola
I truly don’t have any other words to say besides everything was perfect. Albert was professional, kind, made us feel comfortable in front of a lens, and we couldn’t have asked for a better photographer! If you’re reading this review, HIRE ALBERT NOW
Haley S., 2 years ago
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Love Knot Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (27 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves St. Petersburg, FL

Hi, I’m Isaac. In my world, light is everything. The cool ambient hues at dawn, hinting at what the day may bring. Golden sun rays catching particles through a tree as friends gathers to celebrate. A Cotton candy sunset peppered by patio string-lights as a DJ plays my favorite song. We all have timeless memories logged in our minds. For me, they are based in a language of light. As a wedding photographer, this deep connection to special lighting helps me produce dynamic visual stories of romance, personality and beauty.

Awarded Best of Zola
Isaac’s photography style was perfect for us. He already delivered about half of our retouched photos a week after the wedding which was insane and I love every single one. He was flexible with the 5 flower girls we had in and out of pictures and the multiple areas on our venue property. Overall an amazing experience and I recommend his work to anyone and everyone looking.
Madison R., 2 years ago
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MSMP MEDIA LLC 
Rating: 4.8 (24 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,400
  • Serves St. Petersburg, FL

Hi there! We’re Robert and Marisa Carter. Founders and owners of MSMP Media. A photo and Video Wedding company. With over 10+ years experience in the wedding industry we are as familiar as it get's with all things wedding 💜 We service select states, capturing our couples genuine joy, love and happiness across the nation and we love every minute of it! Our goal is to leave you with photos and/or videos that will bring back the feeling & emotions. Take a look at our gallery or visit our webpage portfolio under recent work. Don't be shy to connect, we love creating a fun filled experience, all are welcome!

Awarded Best of Zola
Marisa and Robert did an incredible job at photographing our wedding day. They have an eye for natural, candid photos and were able to capture emotion and happiness in every photo. They are a wonderful team and made us feel so comfortable throughout every step of the day. We received our stunning wedding gallery so quickly and we were just blown away by the photos. Can’t recommend MSMP Media enough!
Mollie, 2 years ago
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Frank Suero Photography 
Rating: 4.5 (22 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves St. Petersburg, FL

Your love story is extraordinary, and it deserves to be captured with artistry, intention, and a profound respect for its significance. Hello, I’m Frank Suero, award wining wedding and engagement photographer based in Orlando, Florida, with a deep passion for capturing love stories in their purest, most timeless form. To me, photography is more than simply documenting a moment—it is about preserving the essence of a couple’s journey, transforming fleeting emotions into lasting heirlooms.

Awarded Best of Zola
From the moment we first spoke with Frank Suero Photography, we were impressed by their open, honest, and personable communication style. The quality of their work is truly extraordinary - their professional and amazing photos captured all the special moments of our wedding day. They were incredibly accommodating to our needs and felt like family, making us the center of attention and working with our every need to ensure our day was perfect. We could not be happier with the incredible service and stunning photos from Frank Suero Photography.
Rachelle Guzman A., a year ago