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Hillsborough County Courthouse Wedding | Joleen & Frank
June 3, 2026
Hillsborough County Courthouse Wedding | Joleen & Frank
June 3, 2026

Some weddings are big. Some weddings are exactly the right size.

Joleen and Frank's Tuesday morning wedding at the Hillsborough County Courthouse was the kind of day that reminds me exactly why I do this work. No ballroom. No 200-person guest list. Just the two of them, Frank's mom and cousin, and Joleen's two daughters.

June 3, 2026
Hyde Park Tampa Family Portraits | The Woodard Family
June 1, 2026
Hyde Park Tampa Family Portraits | The Woodard Family
June 1, 2026

I have a soft spot for the families who let me grow with them.

Back in 2017, I photographed Laura and Steven's wedding โ€” and now here we are, years later, chasing their twin boys through Hyde Park Village on a gorgeous Tampa afternoon. If that doesn't make you feel something, I don't know what will.

June 1, 2026
Shanea & Mark | A Fat Beet Farm Wedding in Tampa, Florida
May 27, 2026
Shanea & Mark | A Fat Beet Farm Wedding in Tampa, Florida
May 27, 2026

Some weddings feel like they were made for the couple โ€” like the venue, the vibe, and the vision all aligned perfectly from day one. Shanea and Mark's wedding at Fat Beet Farm in Tampa was exactly that. From the moment I arrived I knew this day was going to be something special.

May 27, 2026
A Safety Harbor Resort Wedding Full of Family, Laughter & Love | Renee + John
May 18, 2026
A Safety Harbor Resort Wedding Full of Family, Laughter & Love | Renee + John
May 18, 2026

Some weddings are beautiful. Some are joyful. And every once in a while, you get one that is so deeply, unmistakably them โ€” so rooted in who this family is โ€” that you leave feeling like you've witnessed something truly special. Renee and John's wedding at Safety Harbor Resort and Spa was exactly that kind of day.

May 18, 2026
Welcoming Noah & Lilly | A Tampa Twin Newborn Session with Arielle, Tim, & Grammy
May 14, 2026
Welcoming Noah & Lilly | A Tampa Twin Newborn Session with Arielle, Tim, & Grammy
May 14, 2026

There are some sessions that feel less like work and more like coming home โ€” and this Tampa twin newborn session was absolutely one of them.

Six years ago, I had the joy of photographing Arielle and Tim's engagement session and then their wedding day. To now be welcomed back into their home, this time as a family of four (!!)

May 14, 2026
Emily & Tim's Engagement Session at Gizella Kopsick Palm Arboretum | St. Petersburg Wedding Photographer
May 8, 2026
Emily & Tim's Engagement Session at Gizella Kopsick Palm Arboretum | St. Petersburg Wedding Photographer
May 8, 2026

Some love stories come with a built-in crew โ€” and Emily and Tim's is no exception. When it came time to plan their engagement session, these two didn't hesitate: Captain and Joey were coming along, collars dressed and ready. And honestly? We wouldn't have had it any other way.

May 8, 2026
Tampa Bay Chamber Women of Influence 2026 | JW Marriott Water Street
April 29, 2026
Tampa Bay Chamber Women of Influence 2026 | JW Marriott Water Street
April 29, 2026

Some events you photograph and some events you feel. The Tampa Bay Chamber's 20th Annual Women of Influence Luncheon is always the latter โ€” and March 27, 2026 at the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street was one of the most powerful rooms I have had the privilege of standing in as a Tampa event photographer.

April 29, 2026
Meg + Steve | Harborside Chapel & The Fenway Hotel | Safety Harbor, FL
April 23, 2026
Meg + Steve | Harborside Chapel & The Fenway Hotel | Safety Harbor, FL
April 23, 2026

Some weddings have it all โ€” the elegance, the emotion, the energy, and those spontaneous moments you could never plan. Meg and Steve's wedding at Harborside Chapel in Safety Harbor was exactly that kind of day. From a dreamy first look bathed in golden light to crowd surfing with their guests at the end of the night, this one had my heart from start to finish. As a Tampa wedding photographer, days like this are exactly why I do what I do.

April 23, 2026
Metro Min Bridge Builders 2026 | Tampa Event Photography - JW Marriott
April 6, 2026
Metro Min Bridge Builders 2026 | Tampa Event Photography - JW Marriott
April 6, 2026

When over 1,200 people gather in one room with a single mission โ€” to change the lives of Tampa's most vulnerable children โ€” you feel it. The energy, the purpose, the hope in the room is almost tangible. That was the Metro Min Bridge Builders 2026 luncheon at the JW Marriott Tampa, and it was an absolute privilege to be behind the lens for every moment of it this year and all the years Iโ€™ve had the privilege of capturing it.

April 6, 2026
Cypress Point Park Tampa Maternity Photos | Logan & Kevin
March 27, 2026
Cypress Point Park Tampa Maternity Photos | Logan & Kevin
March 27, 2026

There is something truly magical about a Tampa maternity session at golden hour, and Logan and Kevin's session at Cypress Point Park was exactly that. From the lush mangrove boardwalks to the soft sandy shores of Tampa Bay, every frame from this session felt like a dream.

And then there was their adorable goldendoodle, who stole the show with a pair of tiny Florida Gator shoes. We are not sorry. ๐ŸŠ๐Ÿพ

March 27, 2026
Featured
Hillsborough County Courthouse Wedding | Joleen & Frank
June 3, 2026
Hillsborough County Courthouse Wedding | Joleen & Frank
June 3, 2026

Some weddings are big. Some weddings are exactly the right size.

Joleen and Frank's Tuesday morning wedding at the Hillsborough County Courthouse was the kind of day that reminds me exactly why I do this work. No ballroom. No 200-person guest list. Just the two of them, Frank's mom and cousin, and Joleen's two daughters.

June 3, 2026
Hyde Park Tampa Family Portraits | The Woodard Family
June 1, 2026
Hyde Park Tampa Family Portraits | The Woodard Family
June 1, 2026

I have a soft spot for the families who let me grow with them.

Back in 2017, I photographed Laura and Steven's wedding โ€” and now here we are, years later, chasing their twin boys through Hyde Park Village on a gorgeous Tampa afternoon. If that doesn't make you feel something, I don't know what will.

June 1, 2026
Shanea & Mark | A Fat Beet Farm Wedding in Tampa, Florida
May 27, 2026
Shanea & Mark | A Fat Beet Farm Wedding in Tampa, Florida
May 27, 2026

Some weddings feel like they were made for the couple โ€” like the venue, the vibe, and the vision all aligned perfectly from day one. Shanea and Mark's wedding at Fat Beet Farm in Tampa was exactly that. From the moment I arrived I knew this day was going to be something special.

May 27, 2026
A Safety Harbor Resort Wedding Full of Family, Laughter & Love | Renee + John
May 18, 2026
A Safety Harbor Resort Wedding Full of Family, Laughter & Love | Renee + John
May 18, 2026

Some weddings are beautiful. Some are joyful. And every once in a while, you get one that is so deeply, unmistakably them โ€” so rooted in who this family is โ€” that you leave feeling like you've witnessed something truly special. Renee and John's wedding at Safety Harbor Resort and Spa was exactly that kind of day.

May 18, 2026
Welcoming Noah & Lilly | A Tampa Twin Newborn Session with Arielle, Tim, & Grammy
May 14, 2026
Welcoming Noah & Lilly | A Tampa Twin Newborn Session with Arielle, Tim, & Grammy
May 14, 2026

There are some sessions that feel less like work and more like coming home โ€” and this Tampa twin newborn session was absolutely one of them.

Six years ago, I had the joy of photographing Arielle and Tim's engagement session and then their wedding day. To now be welcomed back into their home, this time as a family of four (!!)

May 14, 2026
Emily & Tim's Engagement Session at Gizella Kopsick Palm Arboretum | St. Petersburg Wedding Photographer
May 8, 2026
engagement
Emily & Tim's Engagement Session at Gizella Kopsick Palm Arboretum | St. Petersburg Wedding Photographer
May 8, 2026
engagement

Some love stories come with a built-in crew โ€” and Emily and Tim's is no exception. When it came time to plan their engagement session, these two didn't hesitate: Captain and Joey were coming along, collars dressed and ready. And honestly? We wouldn't have had it any other way.

May 8, 2026
engagement
A Tuesday morning. A courthouse chapel. Five people who love them most. And a bouquet with her mom’s photo tucked inside so she could be there too.

Joleen and Frank didn’t scale back their wedding. They distilled it down to exactly what
The chaos, the wiggles, the one kid who won’t look at the camera and the other one who won’t stop — this is the stuff worth photographing.

Laura and Steven got married in 2017 and I had the absolute joy of watching their family gro
Justin came to me with an idea. They were coming into town and he wanted to take Karleen to the Ringling. No significance, no reason to suspect anything. Just a beautiful day at a stunning museum in Sarasota.

Except, he had a ring ๐Ÿ’ in his pocket a
Shanea and Mark said “I do” at @fatbeetfarm and honestly… this wedding had all the unique details. ๐Ÿ–ค A gorgeous and unique black and white gown. Bubbles at the recessional. Golden hour portraits in the garden. A sweetheart table f
Juliet came to me with one goal — she wanted her photos to actually show who she is as a person. Not just a polished professional shot, but her — warm, confident, and completely real. ๐Ÿค

I think we nailed it. ๐Ÿฅนโœจ

It makes it even more s
That’s Alex. Maid of honor. Absolute best friend energy. ๐Ÿค

While Emily stood in front of that gorgeous Sandpearl window I watched Alex jump in there making sure every single layer of that train was absolutely perfect before she stepped back a

Carrie Wildes Photography is a team of experienced photographers near you in Tampa capturing wedding,events, headshots, and portrait photography all over the US, the Caribbean, and all the way to Portugal!

Carrie Wildes Photography

Carrie Wildes Photography is a Tampa wedding and portrait photographer specializing in weddings, engagements, families, and personal branding. Based in Tampa, Florida and serving clients throughout Clearwater, St. Pete, Sarasota, and destination locations worldwide. Schedule your DISCOVERY CALL.

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