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I take photography seriously, but I have a great time doing it!

Hi, I'm Jess, owner and Certified Professional Photographer at Dark Light Portrait Studios located in Tampa, FL. Although I am based in Tampa, I can travel anywhere you want to go. As they say..."have passport, will travel". Starting with the very 1st time we talk, I want to provide you with excellent customer care and top-quality portraits.

I offer full wedding collections, as well as an option for destination or elopement weddings. I also have a "build your own collection". I do recognize that not everyone can afford my prices all at once and that's OK. I do offer payment installment plans after your initial retainer is paid.

Also, I am here to help you make your wedding planning process easier, so if you have any questions about wedding photography, how to choose a photographer or anything else photography-related, message me! I will help any way I can, even if you go with another photographer.

Give me a call or send me an email and let's set up a time to hang out. You can tell me exactly what you are looking for! I would love for you to be a part of the Dark Light family!

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$3,000

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Prints

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$5,000

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Prints

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Save the Date
Thank You Cards
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Laura A. Sent on 04/05/2019
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So much fun!

Jess and Tony were so much fun to work with. They made taking pictures fun and stayed a bit longer just to get some more good photo ops of our special day. They are great with communication and punctuality and have creative ideas for wedding pics. Definitely recommend!
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Victoria Sent on 05/05/2017
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We are so glad that we used Dark Light for our wedding and engagement pictures! Jess and Tony are the perfect balance of fun and professional. All of our prints and albums are top-notch and were received in a timely manner. They were quick to reply to us and able to work with our schedule. They really took the time to get to know us and the locations of our ceremony and reception. On the day of our wedding, they were on time and prepared to work and knew the schedule of events. They were the kindest and best vendors of our entire wedding and we can't imagine using anyone else!
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Brittany Sent on 05/11/2017
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Jess and Tony are great! They're super professional and also always kept things fun! And of course, they do great work! We loved working with them!
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Jess Wakefield
Jess Wakefield
Owner/Photographer

Photographer, Travel Fanatic, Aries

Those words pretty much sum me up, but here are a few other interesting tidbits that you might not know. I've never had a cup of coffee in my life, I have lived in 12 different states (a couple of them more then once) and overseas, I grew up in the country climbing trees, milking goats and playing in the swamp and I suffer from severe wanderlust (especially in the spring and fall).

I graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Criminal Justice and a minor in psychology and something to do with computers. To this day, I have never worked in the Criminal Justice field, but I have done lots of stuff in the psych world.

After spending a couple of years overseas teaching English, I decided to go to photography school, where I graduated in 2007 and have been working as a professional photographer since then!

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