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Lifelong Photography Studio

Additional Hours
Second Shooter
One Event / Day
Destination / Travel

Why couples loved this vendor

  • Seasoned with weddings
  • Capturing memories
  • Pristine quality
  • Photographer
Julie
Stacie
Monica
Megan
Laura

Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

At Lifelong Photography Studio, we specialize in capturing the most meaningful moments of your life. From beautiful weddings and heartfelt engagements to intimate boudoir sessions and cherished family portraits, our goal is to document the love, joy, and milestones that define each unique phase of your journey. With a focus on creating timeless, emotional images, we’re here to help you celebrate every special chapter of your story.

Features

Woman-owned

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 12 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

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Weddings with this vendor

Erin & Sean's wedding
Erin & Sean
176 photos
TakYee & Andrew's wedding
TakYee & Andrew
159 photos
Alexis & Tucker's wedding
Alexis & Tucker
112 photos

FAQ

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

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

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Albums
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Prints

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Reviews of Lifelong Photography Studio

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Lifelong Photography delivers exceptional, professional service—warm, organized, and calming—making couples feel comfortable during engagement and wedding shoots. The team captures abundant, creative, magazine-worthy photos with fast turnaround. Highly recommended for luxury wedding photography.

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Lifelong Photography delivers exceptional, professional service—warm, organized, and calming—making couples feel comfortable during engagement and wedding shoots. The team captures abundant, creative, magazine-worthy photos with fast turnaround. Highly recommended for luxury wedding photography.

Julie
Julie Sent on 05/19/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Experience

Tina and the whole Lifelong Photography team were absolutely INCREDIBLE! I was a super anxious bride and from the minute Tina got to the venue, all my worried melted away. She was SO warm, friendly, fun, and professional. She knew exactly how to make the experience fun and not intimidating at all! I could've taken pictures with Tina all day. The whole party, especially my groom, was unsure how the pictures would go since we aren't very photogenic people. The pictures turned out absolutely incredible and now we have hundreds and hundreds of amazing photos that will last a lifetime! I can't say enough amazing things about our photography experience!
Stacie
Stacie Sent on 04/17/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photo team!

Buffy and the entire Lifelong team were amazing!! From our initial call, we appreciated their professionalism and organization. We started with an engagment photo shoot and the weather disrupted our planned location but Buffy came through with an awesome back up option. It was our first photoshoot as a couple but she made us feel comfortable and confident and helped us lean into our chemistry, which really shows in the photos! On our wedding day, Buffy and team came prepared with so many touches to add to our detail shots and a film camera as we requested. Buffy was my hype girl and the photos show it. She had so many clever ideas for shots and throughout the night added even more. The team made sure to capture all of the shots we wanted with family, friends, dancing, and special moments plus so many creative shots! 10/10! The editing team does a great job giving such a magical touch to the photos. We love Lifelong and definitely recommend them for your wedding!
J
Jamie Sent on 03/30/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Our dream wedding photos

Buffy and Angelina were absolutely amazing from start to finish! They made us feel so comfortable, captured every special moment perfectly, and kept everything running smoothly throughout the day. The photos turned out beautiful and truly reflect our wedding, we couldn’t be happier. Highly recommend!
Monica
Monica Sent on 06/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating

10 stars for lifelong

Lifelong Photography Studio was truly the best wedding photography team in Tampa—and honestly, beyond words fabulous! From the moment we booked them, their professionalism, warmth, and eye for capturing emotion-filled moments completely set them apart. If you’re searching for a luxury wedding photographer in Tampa Bay who will make you feel like a celebrity on your big day while also capturing every intimate detail, look no further.

Buffy and Tina were very attentive, organized, and incredibly calming throughout our entire wedding journey. We were blown away by their luxurious style, fast delivery, and how they captured both the big and subtle moments that made our day unforgettable. Every photo from our wedding at the Vinoy was timeless, elegant, and magazine-worthy.

If you’re looking for the top wedding photographers in Tampa Bay Area trust me—Lifelong Photography is it. Their style, service, and heart are unmatched. Our photos are more than images—they’re memories we will cherish forever.

We’re so grateful we found Lifelong. Highly, highly recommend them to any couple searching for a top luxury wedding photographer in Florida. 10 STARS! Forever Lifelong for us!
Megan
Megan Sent on 04/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!

We couldn’t be happier with our wedding photographers! From start to finish, they were absolutely amazing. They were Incredibly efficient, capturing every special moment without missing a beat. Their attention to detail was exceptional, ensuring that every shot was perfect. On top of that, they were always on time, which helped the day run smoothly. We truly appreciate their professionalism and creativity. Our wedding photos turned out so beautiful and we’re so grateful to have had such a talented team capturing our big day! Highly recommend Tina and Angelina!!
Laura
Laura Sent on 03/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating

🌸✨ pure magic! ✨🌸

If I could give Tina a million stars, it still wouldn’t be enough to express my gratitude! From the moment she picked up her camera, she didn’t just take photos—she froze moments in time, bottling up the magic of my tropical Barbie dream wedding in a way that still leaves me speechless. 🌴💖

Every single detail—the vibrant paradise setting, my breathtaking Berta Bridal dress, my adorable mini bride, and yes, even the live flamingos gracefully strutting through our fairytale—was captured with such perfection and artistry that I still can’t believe it’s real. But thanks to Tina, I get to relive it all, every single day (and trust me, I do).

The way she played with light, color, and emotion—every photo is a masterpiece. She didn't just capture the wedding; she captured the energy, the joy, the wild fun, and the love that filled the air. It’s as if she took the heartbeat of the day and turned it into images.

Tina, you have given me the greatest gift imaginable—the ability to step back into the most magical day of my life whenever I want. I will treasure these photos forever and ever. If you’re lucky enough to book her, prepare to be absolutely obsessed with your wedding photos. She is the BEST. 💕📸🔥

With endless love and gratitude,
Laura
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 03/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Buffy & Tina were Incredible!

Buffy, Tina, and the Lifelong Team did an outstanding job capturing our wedding more than we could have imagined! We had our first conversation in the Fall of 2023 and I instantly knew I found our wedding photographer. Buffy and Tina checked up on us periodically in the most kind, patient, and professional manner. On the day of the wedding, she kept our group on time while capturing all of the important moments. We just got our first batch of pictures back yesterday and we are obsessed!! Can't wait for the final drop. Thank you for everything!
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F0F6Bb64F3E2F760631419C1549Ce32774Bbd45E Sent on 11/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best wedding photographers

I hired Lifelong for our engagement and wedding pictures. Buffy was our main photographer and shot both events. She traveled to St. Augustine to take our engagement pictures, and they turned out beautiful! Buffy is so warm, bubbly and was great at telling us what to do since my husband is not a picture guy. It was nice getting to know her at the engagement shoot so that on the wedding day we were all comfortable. Buffy helped me with my train and bouquet when needed, posed us, and was the ultimate hype girl. She was so sweet. Brandon was the second shooter and did a great job with the guys! The pictures turned out better than I could’ve imagined. They got all the amazing shots I wanted and made sure to take advantage of all the photo spots at our venue. The way the photos are edited are true to life and bright making them timeless. I can’t wait to work with Lifelong again for our future pictures. I can’t recommend them enough!
Rachel
Rachel Sent on 09/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Experience!

We absolutely loved working with lifelong for both our engagement and wedding photos. The team was kind and awesome to work with, and the pictures were better than we could have dreamed of! Our photography team really added such positivity to our wedding day. They really caught the feeling of wedding in pictures. We are so thankful we chose lifelong to capture the memories.Thank you Gabrielle!!!
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Rachel Sent on 04/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome people who do awesome work

Jorge and Marissa were simply the best. In fact, everyone I dealt with at Lifelong was incredible. Leading up to the wedding they took the time to call me and crafted a timeline for me. On the day, Jorge and Marissa were kind, funny, hardworking, and really made everyone comfortable being in front of the camera. By the end of the day they truly felt like our friends! They worked so hard and found so many awesome spots for photos! They also came so prepared, seeing as I forgot most things I would need for the details shots! They helped the day run smoothly and the pictures came out drop dead gorgeous. I would hire them ten times over! Thank you so much again for making our day so special!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
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The Lifelong Team
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Professional Network & Endorsements

Blue Skies Weddings and Events Blue Skies Weddings and Events Wedding Planners

I have had the pleasure of collaborating on many events and wedding celebrations along side Lifelong Photography Studio. Each time, I feel like there is no way they can out-do themselves or continue getting better and THEY DO! Every photographer on their team is incredibly talented and super personable, which makes it such a sense of relief for those couples who aren't comfortable in front of a camera. I've watched them time and time again capture some of life's precious moments and they do it with such ease! I would recommend them over and over again!

Sunny Acres Lodge Sunny Acres Lodge Hotel Weddings

We can't say enough about Lifelong Photography Studio. We absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE working with every single photographer on their staff. They all are so sweet and go above and beyond to meet the clients' expectations! The photos speak for themselves, but having an incredible staff is just a bonus!

DD's Florals DD's Florals Wedding Florists

Easy to work with and very professional. Great creativity and focus to detail.

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Lifelong Photography Studio frequently asked questions

Lifelong Photography Studio includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Lifelong Photography Studio includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
Lifelong Photography Studio offers the following photography styles:
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Lifelong Photography Studio offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Lifelong Photography Studio offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
Lifelong Photography Studio is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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