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 looked for a photographer with a style that best captured our vision and personalities and was fun to work with. We reviewed different photographer’s work and decided on a team that best reflected our style.

    Lifelong Photography Studio has a beautiful portfolio that is perfectly in line with what we imagined for our wedding photos. Buffy shot our engagement photos, and we had so much fun with her. She made us both feel comfortable and really captured our love and personalities in her photos. After this first session, it was obvious that Lifelong was the right choice. In retrospect, after the wedding, I feel like this was one of the most important decisions we made with regard to wedding planning. Our wedding photos so beautifully capture the love, joy, and excitement of the day. We could not recommend their team more highly.

    – Alexandria and Josh |
  • I wanted someone who would capture all the moments that would last forever. I wanted my photos to look classy and timeless. My wedding planner had highly recommended working with Lifelong Photography Studio. I came across their page prior to my wedding planner mentioning them to me and was very impressed by their photos. They were amazing to work with and made sure we were comfortable throughout the process while also having a great time.

    – Catrina and Joe |
  • We wanted photography that looked bright and airy and showed the beauty of the venue. Lifelong Photography Studio had done a couple of weddings at the Ritz-Carlton Sarasota, and we loved the look of their photos.

    Buffy from Lifelong was absolutely amazing. She told us exactly what to do in every photo moment and was so positive and encouraging the entire time. My feet started hurting from my shoes during photos, and Buffy worked with me the whole time, telling me when to take them off/when to put them back on. She is amazing.

    – Emma and Ryan |
  • Lifelong Photography Studio, and specifically Buffy, has been alongside our journey for many years. Buffy took our photos for a stylized shoot at the beginning of our relationship. She then made another appearance at my bridal shower and again for our welcome reception. We both felt comfortable being ourselves around her on such an intimate day.

    – Amanda and Tyler |
  • I was looking for a photographer who produced photos that were timeless, and that is exactly what I received! My wedding photographer, Emily, from Lifelong Photography Studio, was so very personable and professional. I was grateful to have her a part of the day. She even stayed late to photograph some late-night snacks with my guests.

    – Marissa and Michael |
  • Lifelong Photography Studio was the company that my cousin and brother used for their weddings. Once we saw how flawless the pictures were and how effortlessly Lifelong Photography Studio‘s personalities meshed with ours, we knew we had to choose them.

    We also loved that since they have done two family weddings, they know our wedding traditions and were able to capture the most perfect shots!

    – Lexi and Anthony |
  • The ceremony was in front of the giant tank, and the room was dark. The staff at the Aquarium emphasized using one of their preferred vendors in order to make sure that the photography lighting was correct.

    We chose Lifelong Photography Studio because they were able to edit out any light reflections on the glass. We did an engagement shoot with them and loved the photographer that we worked with! Gabrielle made us feel at ease when taking photos and not awkward at all. She also helped with posing us and corralling our large wedding party so that we have amazing photos.

    – Chelsea and Chris |
  • I was looking for a photographer who was professional and had a lot of experience working with couples and weddings.

    I picked Lifelong Photography Studio because they are hands down the best for weddings. I love their style of pictures and how they put so much detail into every photo. We had so much fun working with them, and their entire time was amazing!

    – Ana and Holden |
  • When you look at wedding pictures on social media, there are so many styles and editing techniques. At first, this was overwhelming because I couldn’t figure out what style was best suited for us, even though we admired the beauty of each photographer’s specific style. However, after many hours of research, we noticed that we were drawn to the pictures that were timeless, bright, and slightly airy. We wanted our wedding pictures to never go out of style.

    I chose Lifelong Photography Studio because their work was everything we wanted in our wedding pictures: timeless, bright, and slightly airy. Buffy Feldman and her team were amazing, from our first consultation, making the timeline, to the day of our wedding. Buffy truly captured the moments that Austin and I will always remember.

    – Stephanie and Austin |
  • We searched for a photographer who matched our style. We wanted photos that were vibrant and timeless, not too airbrushed or overly edited. We had an engagement shoot with Lifelong Photography Studio that went well. The shoot was pretty natural and flowed easily. Our photographer guided us along the way with pose ideas and suggestions.

    We hired Lifelong because of their portfolio as well as the price and photo packages they offered. We were thoroughly pleased with their services. They went above and beyond to make sure that we achieved the shots we wanted and then some. They also worked with us when we shared details and examples of the shots we wanted on our wedding day. Communication was easy, and the turnaround time was amazing.

    – Rickia and Trent |
  • I wanted my photographs to be very classic and crisp.

    Lifelong Photography Studio‘s portfolio matched the traditional look I was envisioning.

    – Alexa and TJ |
  • We wanted a photographer who took photos that were light and airy and stayed pretty true to color. We also really wanted somebody who was familiar with the venue and knew the best times and places for photos.

    We loved the style of editing Lifelong Photography Studios does on their photos and how nothing is too over-filtered. Gabrielle was very familiar with our venue and that gave us great piece of mind!

    – Lauren and Jon |
  • We wanted our photos to feel bright and airy. We had a great meeting with the Lifelong Photography Studio team and knew they had a lot of experience shooting at The Birchwood. We felt confident that they’d be able to capture our day and the scenery.

    We’re so happy with our photos; we had an excellent engagement session in New York City, and our wedding photos are bright and airy like we hoped. Buffy made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera and gave great instructions for how to pose and move. They took great care to fit in all the types of photos we wanted and all the people we wanted photos with.

    – Sylvia and Joe |
  • It was really important that we both felt comfortable with them. Chris and I are fairly awkward people, so I definitely wanted someone who would help us out of our shells and allow us to be goofy and still look amazing. Me being a curvy girl, I was so afraid of hating all of my photos, so I wanted a photographer who knew how to shoot my body type so that my beauty still shined through.

    We specifically went with Lifelong Photography Studio because their work is beautiful. I love that it isn’t overly edited, and I still feel like me. Working in the industry, I work closely with a whole bunch of different vendors, and I’ve always loved Gabrielle. She’s so fun to be around, and I loved that I was able to feel comfortable around her.

    – Alecia and Chris |
  • When looking for a wedding photographer, I wanted to go with the theme of timeless and classy, plus clean, bright photos, and that is exactly what Lifelong delivered!

    I chose Lifelong Photography Studios because I saw their photos on Marry Me Tampa Bay, and they were exactly what I was looking for. Clean and classic! After our initial meeting, I knew they were a perfect fit! Buffy, the owner, was so kind and had the best energy that I knew was going to fit perfectly for our wedding day.

    Lifelong exceeded my expectations as they made an entire timeline for the day. The photos are everything I could ask for and will still look perfect in 50 years! And on top of everything, they are a pleasure to work with. I don’t think our day would have run remotely smoothly without them!

    – Blayne and Jordan |
  • We were looking for a classic style and someone who could really accentuate the color pops of the wedding. I also know my husband can get easily annoyed when asked to take a million photos, so I wanted someone I felt he could vibe with.

    We had narrowed it down to a few photographers, but I felt like Gabriel from Lifelong Photography Studio had really calming energy and a lot of ideas for the best places at The Vinoy to take photographs.

    – Andrea and Eric |
  • I searched for a photographer known for light, bright images and a personality to command a group and high positive energy.

    – Alyssa and Jason |
  • We looked for someone professional, friendly, and who had experience taking photos of people of color. Our initial venue recommended Lifelong Photography Studio, and one of my friends from college used them for their wedding. [The owner] Buffy knew the property well, and the manager spoke highly of her.

    – Jessica and Tyrone |
  • We wanted someone with lots of experience who would be able to guide us and give us different ideas for poses.

    Not being from the area, we went off of recommendations. We decided to go with Lifelong Photography Studio because of their professionalism and the quality of their pictures we saw online. They did an amazing job and we would recommend them to everyone! They made us feel like royalty.

    – Aimee and William |
  • We wanted a photographer who made taking photos fun and comfortable. We don’t enjoy taking photos and would rather enjoy the moment.

    Lifelong Photography Studio made the photoshoots our own special memories together. Our wedding planner highly recommended them, and they had great reviews. We knew we made the right decision during our engagement photoshoot. Buffy, the owner and lead photographer, made it so enjoyable that it felt like a date night together! She and her team did an excellent job capturing our wedding day.

    – Victoria and Tyler |
  • Wedding pictures were something that I really wanted to come out perfectly. I wanted to find someone who could capture our personalities while still taking beautiful pictures. I was also looking for someone who was professional and reputable and knew how to make us feel comfortable.

    After spending hours browsing through photographers on Instagram, I finally came across Lifelong Photography. I was immediately drawn to all of their photos. Each post was so different but had the vibe I was looking for. After our first meeting with Buffy, I knew immediately that I wanted her for our wedding. She is so kind and professional. Tim and I are a bit awkward being the center of attention, so I was quite nervous about a whole photoshoot with just us. Buffy was incredible and made us feel comfortable right from the start. She quickly learned our personalities and was able to put us at ease and calm our nerves, especially since we did all of our pictures before the ceremony. When I got the pictures back, I was blown away. They were amazing! Every time I look at our pictures, I love them more and more. Our house is currently covered in wedding pictures! I would hire Lifelong Photography again and cannot recommend them enough.

    – Megan and Timothy |
  • I was not looking for a glamour, Instagram-worthy photo shoot. I wanted unique, fun, and lively pictures. I wanted a photographer who understood how to work with different heights and sizes across the bridal party and someone who could direct a group of rowdy groomsmen, which Lifelong Photography Studios did very well!

    – Erin and Christopher |
  • A company that would make us feel at ease and relaxed. My husband and I are not ones to be frequently in front of cameras. It was important for us to find photographers that could help us to feel that way of being in the spotlight.

    When I came across Lifelong Photography Studio, the women working were friendly. They talked to me as if we had been friends for years. It felt like a casual conversation, not just a sales pitch to get my money. I hired Lifelong Photography for that reason and also because I could make a custom plan that was best for my budget. Not many photographers I looked at had the option to build s plan to fit your needs and budget. Buffy and Eden at Lifelong Photography were absolutely fantastic. They are both down to earth, fun women! Buffy was there for both our engagement photos and our wedding day. We were amazed at how wonderful our photos turned out! They captured so many wonderful moments that we will be able to treasure forever.

    – Shania and Timothy |
  • We were in love with how easy going Lifelong Photography Studio were because all we really wanted was not to be staged or have the whole day around posing pictures, and the team did all that and above!

    – Kourtney and Scott |