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Hey there! I'm Christina.

I am a wedding, engagement, and portrait photographer located in sunny St. Petersburg, FL and the surrounding area. I love what I do. I want to tell your story as your story, complete with all the nerves, the butterflies, the anxiety, the tenderness, the tears, and the unabashed joy.

I'll help you remember what it felt like to be there.

Images are meant to preserve and help us remember who we were, what we felt, and how it all happened. I want your photos to be true to you, whether I'm photographing the power of your wedding vows, the thrill of your engagement, or your family throwing down on the dance floor. It's all a part of your story, and I want to tell it honestly and compassionately. I'm up for an adventure, and my speciality lies in capturing creative photos with a very human feel. I'd love to talk with you!

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Reviews of Christina Marie Photography

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Sydney Sent on 04/07/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Best Photographer Ever!

Christina possess talent and heart that is rare and difficult to find. Her photos are not only beautiful because of their framing, lighting, colors, etc. that she expertly rolls into each image; they are amazing because of the depth of the photos. Forever we will look at the photos Christina took of us and we will remember how we felt on that day. The warmth and the love we felt and all the laughs we had. She gave us tangible memories of a sweet time in our lives.

If you think you are too awkward in front of a camera give Christina the chance to prove you wrong. She will make you feel comfortable in your skin, and she celebrates what makes you you. I can't say enough good things about Christina. Her photography and people skills are unparalleled and a joy to behold!
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Angela Sent on 12/07/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible!

Christina took my wedding photos last spring and just took fall family photos. She is incredible start to finish. She was accommodating and communicated well during the booking process, she is delightful and easy to be around, she is expertly skilled at putting everyone at ease, and I have incredible pictures of my wedding day. She is also really great at reading the subtle dynamics of wedding days and adjusting accordingly. She is hands down the best photographer available to truly capture what is unique about your wedding day and your family. 💛
Bridget
Bridget Sent on 11/27/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Re-living our days with Christina's art in photography

When deciding who to book for our engagement/wedding photography, we did not look any further than Christina. We knew that we wanted quality photos with someone we felt comfortable with - and we knew we could get just that with this lovely lady! She had taken photos of when Aaron (my now husband) was initiated into the Catholic Church and they are photos we will cherish forever, and when we look at them we re-live those moments! So we wanted this same for our time being engaged & our wedding day, and she blew us away with her talent when we received the photos of each!!

For our engagement session, we felt so relaxed and comfortable, despite neither of us being in front of the camera much at all. She had us laughing and reminiscing on our relationship as she captured all of it in photo-form.

As for our wedding day, every wonderful emotion we had can be felt and seen in the photos from the day! She finds a way to capture light and color that emits a dream-like state when you revisit the art of her photography, and you are transported back into the moment that she captured. We are so grateful for her and her work and to be able to enjoy it for years and years to come, sharing it with our family and friends. We HIGHLY recommend her to anyone, for any photography needs they have!
Marijke
Marijke Sent on 07/17/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Photographer EVER

Christina is the best! She is SO fun and kind, and really made my husband and me feel so comfortable on our wedding day - and both of us are not comfortable in front of the camera. With Christina though, we had so much fun and time flew. She is so efficient with family pictures and got everybody in and out so quickly, which was super helpful since it was upwards of 95 degrees on our wedding day. Also, her pictures are AMAZING. I have gotten so many compliments and so many people are so impressed with our wedding pictures - I will recommend her to everyone forever. Thank you so much, Christina!
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Amy M. Sent on 07/13/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Photos with Class and Style by a Wedding Pro

Christina has an exquisite eye and an ability to capture candid moments with accuracy and style. She is also an experienced professional who gets involved and coordinated with other aspects of the big day. When my husband and I decided to hire Christina, we knew that we were going to have beautiful wedding photos to share with friends and family, and to look back on as the years go by. She delivered them to us sooner than we expected, and we have been boasting about them ever since!
Part of the reason the photos captured so many wonderful moments, aside from her mad skill, is that Christina helped me to design a schedule starting in the morning with dressing and ending at night with the final send off. I asked her to do a shoot at the local ice cream shop before the reception, and she was as excited about it as I was. She talked and met with priests, wedding planners, and dj's. She knew what was going on. Christina Bankson is the best wedding photographer, ever! and we couldn't be happier with the photos she gave us.
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Kelly Sent on 11/28/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Talented, Creative, Professional

Review: Christina

I can’t say enough good things about Christina! She has a lot of experience but she continues to keep her photos looking new and fresh with each client. I had a blast having my photo taken and she made me feel so confident! It definitely shines through in our photos because we look so authentically ourselves. She sent us plenty of “Highlights” to keep us entertained until she sent the rest of the photos in a timely manner. I love every single one of them and don’t know how I will ever narrow it down enough to create a wedding album.
Not only is she talented in photography and creative in style but she is professional with her business. She kept great communication with me before the wedding which made the day of a breeze with fitting in all of the couple and family photos we wanted.
Any bride would be lucky to snag Christina as a wedding photographer!
Brooke
Brooke Sent on 11/27/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Dreamy, but real

This is my second family session with Christina, and once again she knocked it out of the park. I am a photographer myself – who doesn't like to be in front of the lens haha – and Christina put me at complete ease with her gentle direction and fun demeanor. The deliverables were exactly what I was hoping for. They were the perfect mix of dreamy elevation rooted in real life. I highly recommend her for all manner of photo needs.
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Kimberly Sent on 11/16/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Best experience we could have had!

I cannot say enough about Christina and the incredible work she does. Christina is a true artist—she has an eye for photography that I have rarely seen elsewhere. She went above and beyond—and the resulting pictures we received were better than we could have ever imagined. We will treasure our engagement and wedding photos for the rest of our lives. Having pictures that you love is arguably the most important part of your special day, because they are what you will be able to look back on in the years to come! I have referred Christina to everyone because she is a true professional with insane talent, and would re-book her in a heartbeat!
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Josh Sent on 10/18/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible photos, and a pleasure to work with

Christina went above and beyond, trekking all around Chattanooga with us to get the perfect photos. What's more, she took the photos more than 8 months pregnant, and finished editing immediately after having her beautiful baby. I literally have never seen someone so dedicated to their clients.
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Hunter Sent on 04/09/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We haven't even gotten our photos yet but I can tell you how easy and fun it was to work with Christina! She gave us very clear direction and we had a lot of fun taking pictures even in freezing cold weather. She was super patient with all of our freezing cold family members and bridal party. We can't wait to see our photos. Thanks Christina!!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Maggie Walker Weddings Maggie Walker Weddings Wedding Planners

Christina in a very talented, professional photographer. She knows how to get every detail and come from every angle to make sure you get numerous pictures for your wedding day!

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Christina Marie Photography frequently asked questions

Christina Marie Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Christina Marie Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Christina Marie Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Film
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Christina Marie Photography 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
Christina Marie Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Christina Marie Photography is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in professionalism, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility and 4.9 in value.

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