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Downtown Tampa Bay Historic Le Meridien Hotel Wedding Portrait | Photographer Carrie Wildes Photography

Carrie Wildes Photography Art & Design

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Our specialty is creating artful, and compelling images with a modern, photojournalistic approach. We believe that each couple is made of up priceless moments that deserve to be preserved both as images themselves and in beautiful custom-designed albums and wall art that connect you to future generations.  We have a very diverse client base in both religion and background which I is so important to me and I am so proud of.  We are based in Tampa, FL, and have photographed weddings all over the US, Caribbean, and all the way to Portugal. We love all types of light sources, natural, off-camera flash, and LED light, which makes us prepared for any time of day or night, location, and weather.

What We Love About Carrie Wildes Photography Art & Design

Woman-Owned
LGBTQIA-Friendly
Pet-Friendly

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EST.

2008

What We Offer

We photograph weddings, engagement sessions, events, and portraits.  Many of our couples become lifelong clients as they have a family or have special events they want captured over the years, which we absolutely love!  We also offer gorgeous custom designed albums, canvas, metal, and acrylic wall art, save the dates, and print.

We Love Weddings Because…

We love weddings because it’s a once-in-a-lifetime event where all of your closest friends and family come together in one place to celebrate the beginning of your marriage. All of those people and moments are literally priceless and become more valuable each day after the wedding. That’s why we call our pricing an “investment” because it is truly the only part of your wedding that increases over time. It’s such an important responsibility to preserve your wedding story so that your kids and grandkids can re-live it someday and we love it!

Our Wedding Style

I call our style “timeless photojournalism”.  It’s all about capturing your personality and interaction but also giving direction on movement to what looks best and making it fun and comfortable so we can capture the essence of you.  Almost all of our couples tell me they aren’t comfortable being photographed or have never had professional photos taken so I say we also specialize in photographing people who don’t like being photographed but want amazing photos! Our goal is to be as unobtrusive as possible and to capture all the fun moments, details, people, and emotions so that when you put them together it’s your unique story.

Our Personality

We are both fun and dedicated to creating the most amazing images for our couples. Our goal is to capture all the things you saw plus the things you didn’t get to see as well.  In terms of the actual photography part of your day we are going to help direct you each step of the way so that you can soak in your day as much as possible!

What Inspired Us to Start Our Business

Carrie Wildes Photography was born out of my love for weddings and travel.  I actually have my Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University, which took me to the corporate world where I had the opportunity to travel the world and see so many different people and cultures.  I fell in love with photojournalism and capturing the beauty and essence of people. That’s when I also decided to get off the corporate ladder and build one of my own and it’s been, and continues to be the most amazing ride.

What Makes Our Business Stand Out

I think it’s the relationships that we build with our clients and what they say about us that sets us apart.  My favorite comment one of our brides said to me was that aside from the photography, I was more like a maid of honor and best friend on the day of the wedding!  We also love referring and working alongside many other amazing wedding pros here in the Tampa Bay Area.

Associations & Awards

In 2009, 2010, and 2012 we had the privilege of working with both the WeTv and MTV networks on Tampa weddings that were cast in reality wedding shows. Carrie is a Certified Professional Photographer and also Craftsmen as well as instructor with Professional Photographers of America. We are also members of the National Association of Catering Executives (NACE) and the Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce.

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Services & Pricing

We photograph weddings, engagement sessions, events, and portraits.  Many of our couples become lifelong clients as they have a family or have special events they want captured over the years, which we absolutely love!  We also offer gorgeous custom designed albums, canvas, metal, and acrylic wall art, save the dates, and print.

Everyone’s wedding is unique in terms of the number of guests, details, and timeframe and we offer something completely unique with our pricing. To us, the most important thing you can have after the wedding is a professional, tangible memory to have on your coffee table or walk by on your wall. The entire amount you spend on your wedding photography with us is used as an artwork credit for after the wedding. We do what we call a Guided Art Experience after the wedding where you choose all your favorite moments and then get to choose your album, wall art etc.

 

Luxe – $9,990

  • Complete Artistry from styled details, multiple locations and every moment of the reception. (10-12 hours)
  • Engagement session with all edited digital photos.
  • Slideshow of engagement photos and wedding day highlights during reception.
  • Behind the scenes reel and highlights next day.
  • Professional sneak peeks within 3 weeks.
  • 2 hour coverage for welcome party/bridal shower
  • $9,990 artwork credit

Signature – $5,990

  • From popping champagne in your PJs to your private last dance/send off. (8-10 hours)
  • Engagement session & 20 digital favorites.
  • Slideshow of engagement photos and wedding day highlights during reception.
  • Behind the scenes reel and highlights next day.
  • $5,990 artwork credit

Classic – $4,990

  • Focused coverage from the final getting-ready moments through key reception highlights. (6-7 hours)
  • Engagement session
  • $4,990 artwork credit

 

Exclusively for Marry Me Tampa Bay Readers


For our Marry Me Tampa Bay readers we offer a $300 artwork credit to spend on an engagement session or wedding artwork.

Meet Carrie Wildes

In life so far, becoming a parent has changed my thinking and priorities the most.  Having adopted our 2 sweet girls as babies literally is such an amazing story I almost still can’t believe it’s true.  My husband David and I got married July 3rd, 2005 and we work so hard and live our life in a way that we have no limits to what we want to experience or accomplish.  I love doing the little things in life with my family, traveling, running, and fashion even though I’m a nerdy engineer at heart.  My happy place is on our boat out on the water, we try and get out there as much as we possible can.

One thing most couples would be surprised to know is:

I am actually probably the most calm in what normal people would think is a super stressful situation like a wedding. When I’m photographing a wedding I am totally zoned in literally block out everything else.

Non-wedding Passions:

My biggest passion in life is helping families overcome the obstacles to become foster and adoptive parents. I am a foster and adoptive parent and co founded the Promise Love Foundation where we help families raise money for their adoptions as well as get them started on their journey.

 

 

Reviews from Marry Me Tampa Bay Couples

Marry Me Tampa Bay curates the below reviews from real couples whom we’ve personally interviewed. As Tampa Bay’s most trusted wedding planning resource, these reviews are 100% accurate and aren’t created by fake accounts.

  • 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.

    – Meg and Steve |
  • 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!

    – Jackie and Chris |
  • 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.

    – Angel and Dirrell |
  • 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.

    – Addison and Brett |
  • 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.

    – Annie and Ryan |
  • “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!”

    – Angell and Jared |

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