We wanted an experienced photographer who was able to capture genuine, candid moments as well as the classic portraits. Steve and I are both very camera-shy, so I wanted someone who was able to make us feel comfortable in front of the camera. Carrie Wildes is the most incredible photographer, and we loved every single one of our photos.

It’s hard to choose just one memorable moment because I genuinely loved every second of our wedding day. If I had to pick, though, it would be our first look. I’m definitely someone who cries happy tears, so I always wanted to do a first look. It was such a special, intimate moment that allowed us to slow down and share our excitement with just each other before the day really began.

Carrie Wildes captured it perfectly, and those photos are some of my absolute favorites from the entire wedding.

When looking for a wedding photographer, we wanted someone who made the experience feel easy and natural. Since we don’t love being in front of the camera, it was important to find someone who could make us feel comfortable and relaxed while capturing genuine, in-the-moment memories. We were drawn to a timeless photography style that would allow us to look back on our photos and relive the emotions of the day for years to come.

We chose Carrie Wildes Photography Art & Design because she was exactly what we were looking for in a photographer. The moment we met Carrie at a bridal expo, we instantly clicked—it felt like we were talking to a longtime friend. From the very beginning, she made the entire process feel easy and comfortable, which was so important to us.

Carrie was incredible every step of the way, providing guidance, support, and a calming presence throughout our wedding journey. Most importantly, she captured timeless photos and genuine moments that we didn’t even realize were happening. Looking through our gallery allows us to relive the day exactly as it felt. We truly could not recommend Carrie more highly!

Carrie Wildes did my sister’s wedding and is family to us. We wanted someone who knew the venue, got our vibe, and would fit with our family, as some of us like taking pictures and others are camera-shy.

Carrie Wildes Photography fit all these criteria! Carrie is also so talented, is a pro in her field, and carries herself with grace, professionalism, and such positive energy.

We sought a photographer who truly understood our vision and could capture the specific moments and aesthetics we desired. It was essential to find someone engaged with us throughout the entire process—before, during, and after the wedding.

We chose Carrie Wildes Photography because her stunning portfolio and editing style matched our preferences. From the outset, Carrie was incredibly responsive, arranging meetings to discuss our ideas and ensuring we were aligned. On the wedding day, she provided invaluable assistance with posing and offered creative photo ideas, ensuring we captured everything we wanted and more.

We wanted great quality pictures that weren’t overedited. We saw Carrie Wildes Photography‘s work at Isla Del Sol, and I immediately knew I wanted her to do our photos.

Carrie captured real and candid moments, made us feel relaxed, and helped with posing when needed. She did such a wonderful job overall! I couldn’t speak more highly of Carrie, and she was amazing to work with. She truly captured our personalities in the pictures and made the whole process so relaxed. After seeing the sneak peeks, we couldn’t wait to see more. I highly recommend her for any photo session; she’s one of the sweetest people.

“To us, the photographs were the biggest investment of the whole process. We knew early on that we didn’t want video, so our mission was to find the perfect photographer to capture the big day. We needed a photographer who was talented, artistic and could get the most out of us. I looked at thousands of photos on Carrie Wildes Photography blog, so before we met them we had a good feel for their style and quality. We knew from the first meeting that we were in good hands. We fell in love with our engagement photos, and our wedding photos were just incredible. We received many compliments at how hardworking the photographers Kandice and Rachel were that night battling the rain and chill of a February evening. They offered top-notch service and treated us like family. We anticipate that they’ll photograph many more important events in our lives!”

“We were looking for a photographer who could capture the action shots that showed the emotion of our day. Carrie Wildes Photography had done a number of weddings, including a few at the Marriott, so she was familiar with the venue. We instantly connected with Carrie in our meeting. She was taking words right out of my mouth for the way I hoped our photos would look! She had a lot of great ideas of locations for the first look, group shots and how to capture the ceremony from above.”

“We looked for a wedding photographer who was organized, dependable, and most importantly, took great pictures. TJ actually found Carrie Wildes Photography through Marry Me Tampa Bay! Once we saw the surprise engagement pictures and met with her, we knew she would be our wedding photographer. Carrie and Kandice were absolutely wonderful to work with. When we got our pictures, we were blown away with how awesome they were.”

“We really wanted someone who would do great candid shots in addition to the normal posed ones. We absolutely didn’t want cheesy or staged shots. It was also important the photos wouldn’t rely heavily on Photoshop. We saw Carrie’s work of Carrie Wildes Photography , and all of the shots looked like they captured real moments as opposed to posed ones. When we met with Carrie in person, we knew she was the person we were looking for.”

“Great personality and energy, professional prints, unique and different angles and settings for the pictures. We specifically hired Carrie Wildes Photography because she not only came highly recommended, but also had the depth and quality of service we were looking for. We viewed many weddings that she shot at The Tampa Club and were highly impressed with her ability to capture the essence of the club and the beautiful views with the windows of the Grand Ballroom. The service was unmatched. We had very high expectations for our photos, and our final proofs beyond exceeded our expectations. We can’t thank her and her team enough for capturing our favorite moments in the most incredible way.” – Erin and Joe

“We wanted someone who made us feel comfortable and was able to capture the windows in The Tampa club as they are not easy to work with. Miriam was super fun and made taking pictures a breeze. We both have large families and wanted to get as many pictures as possible. With Miriam and Greta we got ever single picture that we wanted! Carrie Wildes Photography not only was very experienced at photographing at The Tampa Club but had a fair price. Photography was very important to us because once the moment and day are over you can’t redo it! Their team made taking pictures a breeze and they all came out amazing!”

“We definitely wanted a wedding photographer who was easy going, but also super organized and could accommodate our wishes on our wedding day. Carrie, of Carrie Wildes Photography, is so nice. When we first met her, she instantly made us feel super comfortable and truly allowed us to feel valued as customers. We loved her and would recommend her to absolutely everyone!”

“Spontaneity, thoughtfulness. Carrie Wildes Photography had a great portfolio and offered unmatched service we were thoroughly impressed with. Working with her helped us capture the memories that will be apart of us forever.”

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I wanted to work with a photographer who was real and precise at capturing the perfect moment. I wanted a photographer who was true to the moment without any major picture editing.

Photos can be overwhelming but I felt like Carrie Wildes Photography and her team let me be without missing out on the important photo moments. I never felt like I was rushed or stressed. I felt like the photos just flowed with the day. Carries is a very talented and the absolute sweetest!

As a wedding planner, it was very easy for me to choose my vendors as I have worked with most of them for years. I tell my brides that they need to meet their photographers in person to make sure they like being around them. If they are not comfortable with them, their pictures will show that on their wedding day.

Carrie Wildes and I have known each other for 15 years; I knew she would do a spectacular job. With the venue we chose, we wanted lots of photos outside of the gorgeous landscape. Carrie is the expert, and she delivered exactly what we wanted.

We wanted a photographer who would tell the story of our day with natural, true-to-life photos. Carrie Wildes Photography delivered a beautiful photo journal of our day. We couldn’t be happier with the content and quality of the photos. Carrie has established herself as a premier Tampa Bay Area photographer, and we wanted the best. She and her team were fantastic!

We wanted someone who listened to our needs and desires. We did not fit into a cookbook recipe for wedding photography. After having an initial phone conversation, we liked Carrie Wildes Photography a lot. Carrie seemed to understand us. We also like the unique options for the products that she offered. She did an amazing job and the pictures are beautiful.

We wanted bright and sharp pictures and did not want a rustic or edited feel to the photos.

As soon as we told our wedding planner what we wanted in a photographer, she told us about Carrie Wildes Photography. I looked her up and fell in love with her pictures. We loved working with Carrie!

When we were selecting a wedding photographer, the quality of past wedding pictures and communication with the photographer were the most important qualities. Carrie, the owner of Carrie Wildes Photography, was warm and passionate about covering our wedding. Her pictures were beautiful with much thought put into every shot!

I looked at several different options. I picked Carrie Wildes Photography not just for her beautiful work, but also her reviews were great, and I loved how she connected with me from the start. She texted me and proactively sent video examples of her work, and I knew she’d be fun and easy to work with versus some of the emails and processes of other options. Also, her packages and the fact that the cost goes toward gallery credit is amazing. We happened to see wedding pictures on her site of someone I knew from the Junior League of Tampa. When I reached out, she had glowing feedback and said she still uses Carrie and her team for family pictures. I loved the idea of someone we could have an ongoing and special relationship with. We had a blast doing our engagement session and sincerely loved having her there! It felt just as if she was a guest, and with a much smaller wedding than planned you really notice everyone there, and Carrie brought a great presence.

We looked for a professional wedding photographer who had experience taking photos at our wedding venue.

We chose Carrie Wildes Photography because they were a preferred vendor of The Tampa Club, and after meeting with Carrie we knew we had to book them! We were impressed with the responsive communication, Carrie’s personal approach, and the great reviews. She showed us examples of weddings they shot previously at The Tampa Club, which was so helpful. Carrie and Miriam were amazing to work with throughout the entire process.

I looked through lots of photos and wanted ones that looked real and not over-edited. Also, our venue has more theatrical lighting, so I made sure to ask if photographers had shot there before.

I chose Carrie Wildes Photography after our first conversation. Carrie has worked with the owners of NOVA for over 10 years, so she was very familiar. She was very sweet, and I just felt a connection with her! She had a ton of experience with our venue, which made me feel confident. Carrie was amazing because the cost of her packages goes towards artwork that we now how hanging in our home, which was incredible!

We wanted someone creative with a fun, easy-going personality that we could be comfortable with and who would capture intimate personal moments.

When we interviewed Carrie Wildes Photography, we knew right away she was the photographer we wanted. Carrie and her assistant Linda made us feel comfortable and kept us smiling, and our pictures both on the beach and at the hotel were beautiful!

Our photographer, Carrie, of Carrie Wildes Photography, is a dear family friend and a wonderful photographer. Through her many contacts in the Tampa wedding industry, she connected us with a number of excellent vendors.