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Carmela Blackwell Photography is a Tampa and Lakeland area wedding photographer who frequently travels around the Southeast chasing waterfalls, gorgeous natural light, and down to earth, romantic couples.She is passionate about telling the real love story between two people who have chosen to spend their lives together. Owner Carmela has felt a connection to wedding photography for her entire life, so it seemed only natural to make a career out of this interest. She feels honored for every opportunity she’s given to be part of a couple’s special day.

Services Offered
Carmela Blackwell Photography primarily shoots in natural and traditional styles. However, she understands that each couple has unique tastes and interests, so no two weddings are ever shot exactly the same. The company specializes in making sure every moment and detail is documented, so they utilize second shooters and only book one event per day. They are also happy to work additional hours and travel to multiple locations as needed. Before the big day, couples can schedule engagement shoots to become more comfortable in front of the camera and create even more special memories together. All final photographs are high-resolution and delivered via digital files in an online gallery. Prints are available upon request.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files

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

Add'l Hours
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Natural
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Digital Files
Prints

Reviews of Carmela Blackwell Photography

Jenny
Jenny Sent on 04/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

In love with our photos!

We are SO pleased with our wedding photos! Carmela listened to what was important to us and went above and beyond. She was professional and gave good direction, and we could tell that she is passionate about her work. Her photo treatment was so lovely and just what we wanted. We can't wait to see the rest of our photos!
Stacey
Stacey Sent on 04/24/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photos!

Carmella was over the top excellent! We only have our preview photos so far and they are already unbelievably gorgeous. Not only is her work great, but her professionalism, compassion and ability to go with the flow is amazing. We had some hiccups with people being late and she seamlessly shifted things around to make sure it was all still perfect. She is a true professional. Thank you!
Jonathan
Jonathan Sent on 11/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Worked with Carmen for years and best photographer around

We started hiring her back in 2015 and still use her services for yearly Christmas photos. Super professional, fun to chat with, knowledgeable about locations & lighting. 10/10 service!
Brittany
Brittany Sent on 11/03/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photographer

Carmella was amazing. When she first got to the wedding she introduced herself and explained everything she was going to do. She check on me and my bridesmaids often to inform us when we were doing our photos. After the ceremony she did our photos and even asked my husband and I if we needed anything to drink. Her photos look amazing that I have got. She was very surprised that we got her a birthday cake since our wedding was on her birthday and even though we did that she was so grateful and made sure to thank us before she left that night. I will recommend her to anyone that needs a photographer for their special day.
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Mc Sent on 03/13/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Beyond Excellent

Carmela is the most gentile and kind photographer you will meet. She guides you during the entire photo session and worked super well with out videographers. We got come beautiful photos of our wedding day and engagement session that my husband and I will cherish the rest of your lives. She is very punctual and made us feel comfortable being in front of the camera for some lovely candid shots. Compared to alot of other photographers, her prices are excellent and she has far better picture quality than most. Can't recommend more highly.
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Edward Sent on 10/13/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Knowledgeable sweet photographer

We interviewed several good photographers before our September wedding but what stood out about Carmela was her knowledge of how the wedding day flows and her ability to listen to what we were looking for in a photographer. She was easy going and calm the day of our wedding which was wonderful because wedding days can get a little crazy. The photos were delivered quickly and were gorgeous. Thank you so much for your sweetness and help with our wedding day!
Sam&Zach
Sam B. Sent on 08/08/2021
5 out of 5 rating

I am the Bride

She was absolutely amazing to work with and her photographs we a perfect capture of the day
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Martin Sent on 08/02/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Love Story Through A Lens

Professional, experienced, easy to work with, reliable, and most of all beautiful photographs!
Carmela is a true artist when it comes to shooting photographs that incorporate those unforgettable moments and combining them to tell a story that are forever memorialized through her work as a photographer. Those once in a lifetime events can be relived each time you choose to look at that picture or set of pictures.
Carmela was the photographer at our wedding. Our experience with her was fantastic. We met with her a week before the wedding as she guided us through her thought process and the timing of when the sets of photographs would be taken all while listening to our input into what we wanted the photographs to display. Her artistic talent for photography led to a gallery of hundreds and and hundreds of pictures that were all laid out to tell an amazing story of a wonderful day! She truly went over and above any expectation that we had and we both were blessed to have her as our photographer on our wedding day!
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Patricia Sent on 02/02/2020
5 out of 5 rating

So Wonderful

Carmen did an excellent job of capturing our wedding day. The pictures are absolutely beautiful and we could not be more happy with them!!! Carmen captured so many sweet moments that we will forever cherish. She is kind, patient, and very talented.
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Cassandra Sent on 01/22/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!!!

Carmen was the best wedding photographer I could have ever imagined having. She worked so well with everyone and we actually did two engagement shoots. Both were amazing. Our wedding day was flawless and she knew exactly what to do.
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Awards

19
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Oak-K Farm Oak-K Farm Barn & Farm Weddings

Carmella is an amazing photogher. Her work is always beautiful and creative. Carmella has an instant connection with her clients . I have had brides and grooms comment to me that they feel like they have known her forever or like she's part of their family.

Marry You I Do Marry You I Do Wedding Officiants

What an incredible photographer and artist! Carmen (and her team) have that special eye for details. She is THE photographer I recommend to my clients and they always thank me afterwards. Even when she is the solo shooter, she seems to be everywhere, catching every moment.

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Carmela Blackwell Photography frequently asked questions

Carmela Blackwell Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Carmela Blackwell Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Carmela Blackwell Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Natural
  • Traditional
Carmela Blackwell Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
Carmela Blackwell Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
Carmela Blackwell Photography 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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