Kaitlyn + Kyle Step Into The Limelight | Pass-a-Grille Beach | St. Pete, FL

A Golden Hour Engagement Session at Pass-a-Grille Beach

Kaitlyn and Kyle’s engagement session at Pass-a-Grille Beach, Florida, was nothing short of magical. Captured during the golden hour, their love story came to life against the backdrop of soft pastel skies, gentle waves, and sugar-white sand making it the perfect setting for romantic beach engagement photos.

The session started with playful moments along the shoreline, where the couple strolled hand-in-hand as the sun dipped lower in the sky. Kaitlyn wore a flowing dress that caught the breeze beautifully, while Kyle kept things classic in a casual button-down

Golden hour engagement photos are always a favourite, but the combination of Kaitlyn and Kyle’s chemistry, the serene beach setting, and that signature Florida sunset made this session truly unforgettable.

Are you recently engaged and looking for a St. Pete wedding photographer? The Limelight Photography team would be honored to tell your story. Whether it’s at the St. Pete Pier, on Pass-a-Grille beach, walking around Gulfport, or anywhere that feels meaningful to you, we’d love to capture your love in a way that’s unique to you!

👉 Contact Limelight Photography today to book your engagement session and let us preserve the beautiful beginning of your forever.

Lead Photographer | Jackie Pizio
Location | Pass-a-Grille Beach

Karen + Joe Step Into The Limelight | Tampa River Center | Tampa, FL

From the moment I met Karen and Joe, I could see just how perfectly they fit together—like two pieces of a puzzle that were always meant to find each other. Their engagement session photography in Tampa, FL at the beautiful Tampa River Center was filled with laughter, sweet stolen glances, and those quiet in-between moments that truly showcase their love.

Their love story is one for the books. Joe proposed to Karen in the most unforgettable way—right in the middle of a Tampa Bay Lightning game! When their faces popped up on the Kiss Cam, Karen expected nothing more than a fun, playful moment. Instead, Joe surprised her with the ultimate question, leaving her in complete shock and overwhelming joy. That kind of surprise proposal is the definition of romance, and it made their engagement session all the more special to capture.

As we walked along the Riverwalk and through the grounds of the Tampa River Center, I found myself constantly saying how much these two “fit like a puzzle.” Every hug, every smile, and every laugh flowed so naturally between them. Their chemistry made documenting this milestone effortless and beautiful.

For their session, I leaned into photojournalistic photography to capture authentic engagement session candids—moments where they weren’t posed, just living in the moment together. The backdrop of downtown Tampa added the perfect balance of modern city vibes with the serene beauty of the riverfront, making every frame timeless and full of energy.

Karen and Joe’s story is one that reminds me why I love being a Tampa, FL Photographer—capturing not just portraits, but real moments of connection that reflect a couple’s journey.

If you’re recently engaged and dreaming of your own engagement session photography in Tampa, FL, the Limelight Photography team would be honored to tell your story. Whether it’s at the Tampa River Center, along the Riverwalk, or anywhere that feels meaningful to you, we’d love to capture your love in a way that’s uniquely yours.

👉 Contact Limelight Photography today to book your engagement session and let us preserve the beautiful beginning of your forever.

Lead Photographer | Dafne Spencer

Tipping Your Wedding Photography + Video Team: What to Know + How Much to Tip

As Florida wedding photographers and videographers, we get a lot of questions about… tipping! We want to share a quick etiquette guide that can clear up any awkwardness or confusion around the topic. While tipping is never expected or required, it’s always deeply appreciated as a gesture of gratitude for hard work, time, and creative care.

Below is a general guide to help you navigate tipping for your visual team, should you choose to do so.

Wedding Photographers:

Recommended Tip: $100–$300 lead photographer
Recommended Tip: $50–$150 associate photographer

Our wedding photographers exhibit extreme care, with detailed calls leading up to the wedding day, tedious prep, as well as ensuring clear communication with our clients + additional team members that will be present on the wedding day. We truly pour our hearts into the work that we do, both leading up to the big day, and on the day itself.

Wedding Videographer(s):

Recommended Tip: $100–$300 for the lead videographer
$50–$150 for an assistant, if applicable.

Very similar to our wedding photography team, our wedding videographers labor over the big and small details, ensuring that everything is seamless for our clients prior to the wedding day, as well as on the day of!

Wedding Content Creator / Social Media Coverage:

Recommended Tip: $50–$150

Our wedding content creators are working behind the scenes to capture all the Insta-worthy, behind-the-scenes goodness in real time, so that you can share it just days after your wedding day! Not only are they working the day of, but they are also stitching together footage that encapsulates your entire wedding day in videos, in addition to the behind the iPhone photos that they deliver to you.

When & How to Tip:

Tips can be delivered in cash (an envelope labeled with the individual’s name is always helpful!) or added to your final payment if you prefer to do it electronically—just let us know and we’ll make sure it’s distributed accordingly. Many couples also like to give a handwritten note or small gift with a tip—those thoughtful touches go a long way! Some photographers can accept Venmo, PayPal, Cash App, Zelle, etc. on the day of the wedding.

We recommend having a trusted point person whom can distribute the tips on the wedding day (ex: your Best Man or Maid of Honor), that way you can continue dancing the night away without worry! But if you want to be the one to tip us directly, that’s not uncommon, and we do truly appreciate the gesture. 🤍

No matter what, your trust in us means everything. We’re here to serve, create, and support you fully on your big day.

Limelight Photography 2025 Team Retreat | Odessa, FL

This past weekend, we had the absolute JOY of hosting the entire Limelight Photography team together for our 2025 weekend retreat! With our studio manager, photographers, videographers, content creators, editors, and social media manager all together, this was the sweetest time to get to know each other better, of learning what each of our roles entails so that we can move forward more cohesively, as well as lots of team bonding.

Our hope is that with this newfound cohesion and team dynamic, we will be able to serve our couples even better, communicate within the team with consistent clarity, as well as grow even more in love with our craft.

With presentations from our leadership team, group exercises (that had so many happy tears), and time to put our learning into practice, this time together has our hearts overflowing with gratitude.

A few team members made the trek to our retreat from out of state and out of the country, making this an exceptionally special time together that we would’ve normally have on a wedding day (though wedding days are undoubtedly special for us too).

Our team doesn’t just work well together because everyone is individually gifted in the role that they fulfill, but instead, our team also works well together because it feels like a family. To have a team that is as creative, welcoming, loving, and fun as our team isn’t the norm, and we are so thankful for that.

Our hope is to host more annual retreats for our team, and with the high that comes from this past weekend, we are already thrilled for the ones to come in the future. We LOVE our Limelight family, and we hope and pray that our clients feel that same love overflowing to them on their wedding days. We truly are so so blessed!!

Paige + Anthony Step Into The Limelight | Hotel Haya | Ybor, FL

✨ A Timeless Celebration at Hotel Haya ✨

Limelight Photography had the privilege of capturing Paige and Anthony’s wedding day—a beautiful love story that began in 2015 when they met while working at Johns Hopkins Hospital. On her birthday, Anthony brought her cake during her lunch break, a thoughtful gesture that marked the start of their journey together.

Years later, Anthony proposed at Ballast Point, a location tied to their shared love for Tampa. Under the backdrop of the stunning skyline, he got down on one knee and asked Paige to marry him—a moment as heartfelt as their connection.

Their wedding at Hotel Haya perfectly captured their shared story. The couple fell in love with Tampa, and the venue’s bricks—sourced from Baltimore, where they first met—were a meaningful detail. Paige and Anthony kept the vibe classic and cool, with personal touches like DIY decor and signage.

From the emotional walk down the aisle to the lively dance party at the reception, every moment was filled with joy and laughter. The couple’s favorite part? That unforgettable moment right after saying "I do" and celebrating surrounded by loved ones.

As Tampa wedding photographers and proud Hotel Haya Preferred Vendors, Limelight Photography loves capturing weddings that reflect the unique love and personality of every couple.

💍 Planning your big day? Explore our wedding photography packages and let us help you preserve every magical moment. Book Limelight Photography today and make your Tampa wedding unforgettable! 🌟

Lead Photographer | Rebecca Zoumberos
Associate Photographer | Alayna Vance

Bridesmaid Dresses |  Show Me Your Mumu
Caterer |  Flor Fina, Hotel Haya
Ceremony Site | Hotel Haya
DJ | DJ Matt Dodge
Event Planner | Seashine Weddings 
Invitations | Zazzle 
Reception Venue | Hotel Haya
Wedding Gown | Magnolia Laine Bridal