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Hi there! Congratulations on your engagement and thank you so much for stopping by. :) I'm Cornelia and I'm an international wedding and portrait photographer with a love for people, fun, and of course cake. I'm currently based in Tampa, Florida, but travel all over the country and world to capture my clients' special moments. I've been doing wedding photography for 9 years now and I still absolultely love every single wedding day I get to capture. Being able to be part of someone's big day and capturing all of the love, emotions, and happy moments is very special to me.

While photographing, I approach things in a light-hearted and fun way, so that everyone can feel comfortable in front of the camera. Because let's be honest, being photographed can be extremely awkward and is not something that most people are used to. And I truely believe someone who is happy and relaxed will look their best in photos. My goal is to ensure that you get to enjoy your wedding day to the fullest and receive beautiful images that you can treasure for a lifetime as they allow you to relive every magical moment of your wedding day over and over again.

I offer a variety of services to help ensure your wedding day is exactly what you wished for and more:

  • Consulation
  • Engagement Session
  • High-Res Images Without Watermarks
  • Online Gallery
  • Second Photographer
  • Albums & Prints
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Digital Files

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

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

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Film
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
Canvas
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs

Reviews of Cornelia Zaiss Photography

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Reviewers rave that the photographer delivers stunning, natural, light-filled photos with thoughtful editing. Clients praise her professionalism, organization, flexibility, and calming presence, noting she coordinates well with vendors and second shooters. Many highlighted quick delivery, helpful planning, and images they’ll treasure forever.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Reviewers rave that the photographer delivers stunning, natural, light-filled photos with thoughtful editing. Clients praise her professionalism, organization, flexibility, and calming presence, noting she coordinates well with vendors and second shooters. Many highlighted quick delivery, helpful planning, and images they’ll treasure forever.

Amanda
Amanda Sent on 03/26/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Simply The Best

We could not thank Cornelia enough for the incredible work she did for our wedding. She is simply an amazing photographer and businesswoman! First of all, her photography skills are just impeccable. She has that “eye” for capturing truly incredible photos. She is also vocal about how to get the pictures that are so Instagram worthy. She is incredibly helpful in coaching couples on what to do to get those money shots! Her editing style is beautiful as well. All of the images that she produces are fairytale-esque, dreamy, and romantic. Photography really matters to me and if you look at her work she is consistent in her quality, every single photo is a work of art. After looking at SO many photographers her pictures stuck out to me because of this, you simply will not find and unpolished photo by her.

She is wonderful on the business side of things as well! Her website is user friendly, getting in contact with her is easy, and when it comes to planning she has thought of everything. During the holiday season, she even sent a WONDERFUL care package including a ring cleaning pen (SO Thoughtful!) and an AMAZING magazine she created filled with helpful wedding planning tips and info (It’s seriously so helpful, I’m currently sharing it my friends that are getting married!)

As we were planning, Cornelia was so helpful. She created and collaborated with our DJ and videographer to make the perfect timeline. She even contacted my florist to make sure that there were flowers available in our get-ready room for invitation suite pictures!
During the day when the site organizer fell short, she went above and beyond to keep things moving and our timeline on track.

We hired Cornelia because of her obvious photography talent but we got so much more than a fantastic photographer. Her friendliness, professionalism, and overall wedding-planning and coordination knowledge are what sets her above the rest.
Kelly
Kelly Sent on 05/25/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The Absolute Best Photographer!!!

Cornelia and her team were absolutely amazing to work with! From the moment I saw her photos on Instagram, I knew she was the photographer we wanted for our wedding. Her photos truly tell a story, and I immediately fell in love with the natural and timeless look of her editing style!

When I initially reached out to Cornelia, she was already booked for a welcome party on our wedding day. I was extremely bummed because I felt so drawn to her work and artistic style. However, Cornelia went above and beyond... She actually reached out to the other bride to see if her partner could photograph their welcome party instead, and thankfully that bride was an absolute gem and agreed. To say I was blown away would be an understatement. Her level of care, thoughtfulness, and dedication showed me just how much Cornelia truly cares about her couples, and it is so rare to find these days!

What I didn’t realize at the time was just how phenomenal Cornelia would be as a person. She is kind, caring, flexible, and such a joy to be around. My husband and I unfortunately had to reschedule our engagement session twice, once due to a family emergency and again because of weather, and Cornelia was incredibly understanding and accommodating through it all. She genuinely wanted the experience to be perfect for us. And the photos were definitely worth the wait!!

When we finally met Cornelia, we instantly felt at ease. She made us feel so natural and comfortable in front of the camera, and somehow made taking photos feel effortless and fun.

On our wedding day, Cornelia went above and beyond in every possible way. She kept everything organized, helped the day stay on schedule, and captured every moment so beautifully. From stunning detail shots to candid memories with our friends and family, every photo is so meaningful to us!

Cornelia is an exceptional photographer and an even more exceptional person. We feel so incredibly blessed that she was part of our wedding journey and cannot recommend her enough!
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Emily Sent on 10/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best photographer ever!!

Cornelia is the best photographer ever!!! I work at a wedding venue in Sarasota/Longboat Key and we have Cornelia here for weddings all the time. After seeing her work so many times and hearing how many couples loved her, I knew I had to choose her for my own wedding. We did our engagement shoot, welcome party, and full wedding day with Cornelia and I am so happy we chose her! From the beginning to end of the process, she was so communicative and so sweet in all of our interactions. Our wedding was in North Carolina and she, along with her second shooter, made the trip for me after just having a baby! She is extremely knowledgeable and makes you feel so comfortable in front of the camera (which was great for my husband and I, as we can be a little awkward in front of the camera lol). She made sure to ask exactly what photos I wanted or did not want and executed everything flawlessly for the wedding (and the day before)! I know she also works so well with other wedding vendors, which is a big plus. I would 1000/10 recommend Cornelia for anyone's wedding photos - thank you Cornelia for helping capture memories we will cherish forever!!
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Megan Sent on 06/24/2025
5 out of 5 rating

If you're looking for someone who is incredibly talented, kind, and totally dependable, we can't recommend Cornelia enough

We truly couldn’t have asked for a better photographer for our wedding day. From start to finish, Cornelia was professional, calm & creative. Cornelia made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera and somehow managed to be everywhere without ever feeling intrusive. Our families and friends have all raved about the photos, and we know we’ll treasure them forever.
Taylor
Taylor Sent on 05/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Photographer

Cornelia was the photographer for both our wedding and engagement photos. She so sweet and easy to work with! She really thought of every little detail, from the timing to the lighting and the scenery. She captured the most special memories of our day, and truly made us look like super models! The photos were so light, airy, romantic and stunning. If you are looking for a photographer to make your beach wedding dreams come true, Cornelia is the one!
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Shelby Sent on 04/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best photographer!!

Cornelia is AMAZING! She’s the nicest person to work with and so experienced with photography, we felt so comfortable trusting her with our engagement and wedding photos. All of our pictures turned out so beautifully, we are obsessed!! She helped with everything from shot lists to poses and so much more. Cornelia helped make our day so special and I cannot recommend her enough!!
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Laura Sent on 03/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Cornelia is an artist!

Wedding photography was a top priority for us the minute we started planning our wedding and we knew right away that we wanted Cornelia as our wedding photographer the minute we saw her portfolio. Now that we have some of our wedding photos from our Feb 2025 wedding - just wow, her and her team have exceeded our expectations and we could not be happier with how they've turned out.

Cornelia was also a pleasure to work with throughout the entire process. She is highly organized, very responsive, and knew exactly what shots to take during our wedding day. She made us feel comfortable the whole time and is extremely patient! She also shot our engagement photos and those are just as outstanding as the wedding photos. We will cherish these photos forever. Thank you Cornelia!
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Rachel Sent on 12/28/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Would give 6 stars if I could

Cornelia is the best photographer! Her photos are absolutely gorgeous, and she’s a dream to work with. Cornelia did a beautiful job on my engagement photos, rehearsal dinner, and wedding. She’s incredibly kind and knows how to make you feel comfortable while staging gorgeous photos. She taught me, my husband, and my bridal party how to pose (no awkward hands!) for stunning portraits and also captured tons of fun candids. She helped us choose venues and locations for all of our shoots, between scoping out the best beach access point and time of day for our engagement shoot to helping us pick the perfect spots for our first look and bridal party photos on the wedding day. Cornelia is very efficient and moves between shots quickly while not missing anything. She worked seamlessly with our wedding videographer for an easy, fun experience. Cornelia makes you feel special throughout the planning process, with tons of personal touches, and makes sure to capture any and all photos you like on the big day. More importantly, she photographs all the special moments you don’t think to ask for. She took more photos than we ever could have hoped for and was incredibly prompt in delivering them. I don’t know any other brides who got 100+ sneak peek photos two days after the wedding, and I was so thrilled to have these before our honeymoon even started! She got all of my our engagement photos back to us less than two weeks after the shoot. Cornelia did an amazing job editing each and every photo and including a variety of color photos, black and white photos, staged photos, and candids. I’m looking forward to working with her to capture other special moments in the future!
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Robert Sent on 10/31/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely beautiful photos!!

First, I think her pictures speak for themselves because they are absolutely beautiful!!! But also, working with Cornelia was absolutely amazing as well. She is so sweet, easy to work with, and was extremely organized from the very beginning. Her communication was amazing and she was always quick to respond to any messages or questions. She even sent us the cutest little care package in the mail to make us feel welcomed and express her gratitude.
Before the wedding, she made sure to scope out the venue for the best location for pictures so that everything went smoothly on the day of. She makes sure she is fully prepared on the day of so that there is no delays and you can get the best photos.
Our photos turned out absolutely amazing. She captured each moment of our day so beautifully. I could not recommend her more!!
Meredith
Meredith Sent on 09/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

If you're looking for a professional and flexible wedding photographer, look no further!

I could not recommend Cornelia enough! I compared MANY wedding photographers in the area and Cornelia offers the most stunning photos (I love her natural editing style) and she could not have been more flexible and accommodating to us. She makes you feel special on your big day and answers every question you bring her way. All of our photos turned out amazing and our album was so perfect. She also offers packages at one of the more reasonable price points I have seen, so it's truly a great value. She has a ton of experience shooting in and around the Sarasota area at all of the wedding venues, and she has also done weddings abroad and in other parts of the country. She's simply the best :)
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner

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Cornelia Zaiss Photography frequently asked questions

Cornelia Zaiss Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Slideshow
  • Digital Files
Cornelia Zaiss Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Slideshow
  • Digital Files
Cornelia Zaiss Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Film
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Cornelia Zaiss 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
Cornelia Zaiss Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Cornelia Zaiss 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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