Limelight Photography

Hi everyone! I’m Miranda and I have a love for photography & behind the scenes post production including photo editing and album design!

I was born and raised in Florida and grew up with a love for Jesus, my family, and life. I was homeschooled all the way up through high-school and loved every moment of learning not only through textbooks, but also from people, places, and life. My love for photography began when I was eleven years old. A gentleman in my church who was a retired school teacher and professional photographer saw that I had an interest in and natural talent for photography. He began to mentor me in photography and photo editing and ever since then, I have grown in my passion, ability, and love for it!

I absolutely LOVE the entire wedding photography process! From taking the photos to editing them and then finally turning them into a beautiful photo album, it is so amazing to see the progression of your wedding day and tell your wedding story through photos!

It is a joy and honor to capture those moments in time that you will reflect on and cherish for years to come! I love what I do with my whole heart and I am so blessed to be a part of the amazing Limelight team!

I look forward to getting to know you and capturing your “Best Day Ever!!”

FUN FACTS! In case you were wanting to learn a little more about me here are 7 fun facts:

1. If you know me, you know I simply adore my pets. I have one cattle dog named Arizona Rose (Zona for short) and one tuxedo cat named Nacho. They are my babies and I love them so much!

2. When I was eight years old, I was diagnosed with Atrial Septal Defect which means I had a massive hole in my heart. One month after being diagnosed I had open heart surgery to repair my heart. The Lord was so faithful during this time and He healed my heart completely. Since then, I have lived each day to the fullest because every day is a gift from God.

3. I love to play my ukulele and sing with my family!

4. I am a huge Audrey Hepburn fan! I love her sweet, classy and elegant style.

5. I have had lunch with Donnie Wahlberg at his restaurant Wahlburgers in St. Charles, IL.

6. My favorite movies of all time are ALL the Star Wars! I have watched them all MANY times and yes… I cry every time the intro music comes on.

7. I am an old soul! I love all thing antique and vintage.

Born and raised in Tampa, I’m currently living the dream! I am a former cheerleader for my Alma Mater, the University of South Florida. I take that energy and enthusiasm with me on every wedding - especially when working to gather up a large group of family members or wedding parties! I’m very comfortable with so much family since I come from a large Spanish family myself. Moving here from Cuba at a young age, my parents taught me everything I know about determination and perseverance. I proudly speak Spanish.

One of my favorite things to do when I’m not shooting weddings is to travel! Getting to soak in and learn about another culture, as well as getting to photograph my adventures is something I will never tire of. No matter where I am my camera is never far. I am always shooting no matter the occasion! My favorite clients are definitely my sweet nephew and my Weiner dog.

MY MOTIVATION

It’s so exciting that I still learn something new EVERY time I pick up my cameras and get to know a new bride and groom. There is a certain level of comfort and understanding that has come through experience when getting to know and posing my couples. That’s definitely part of what keeps me inspired. I am extremely detail-oriented and I like to write everything down!! One of my favorite parts of the day is getting to cross off all the shots my couple wanted off of my checklist. I also love being able to capture candid moments throughout the day that may seem so small, but when looking back in the future you can truly feel and relive that emotion again.

LIMELIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY

The pictures and client experience with Limelight sets the bar in our industry and I am so proud to be part of such an accomplished team since 2016. I’ve always known the Limelight team was great, but being surrounded by everyone really made me realize this! It has truly been a blessing working with these talented photographers. Everyone is so welcoming and encouraging! I enjoy getting to work with each and every one of them as I continue my journey In The Limelight!

“You don’t make a photograph just with a camera.” Ansel Adams

I was born and raised in Saint Petersburg, Florida and I have a passion for photography. My love for photography started when I was 14 years old. I got a Canon Sure Shot for Christmas, and I took it with me everywhere I went. I took pictures of just about everything, concerts I went to, nature, my friends, architecture, etc. I quickly realized my love for photography, and knew I wanted to do something with it.

My mom had an old Nikon DSLR just sitting in one of our closets. I took the decade-old camera out and started using it. I would plan days with my friends to go around Downtown Saint Petersburg and take photos of each other, I would plan themed photoshoots in my backyard with props and everything, I took the camera to every local show I went to (which was a lot) until I started to build up a little following in the Saint Petersburg area, specifically the local music scene.

After a while I realized I needed to upgrade, so on black Friday in 2017 I finally saved up and upgraded to a Canon Rebel and the rest was history. I started shooting shows in the photo pit, I started getting paid for my craft, and people wanted to book me to take pictures of them. It was amazing and everything I had ever dreamt of. Over the past 5 years I have gained a lot of experience with all different forms of photography.

In 2020, right before the world changed forever I shot my first wedding, and it was one of the greatest days of my life! Being able to capture true love on camera is a feeling like no other. The emotion on people’s faces, the happiness in the air, the sweet moments you get to capture forever, it really is so special. Shooting this first wedding made me realize my love for wedding photography specifically…because trust me, each form of photography is different in its own way! I enjoy finding creative solutions to problems and making the best out of any situation.

I am thankful to be part of a team that is passionate, creative and ambitious. I love creating something that not only will make someone happy but they will treasure for a lifetime. I absolutely LOVE photographing weddings! I love getting to meet so many interesting people, and getting to be with people as they experience the happiest day of their lives. I love capturing the love that radiates throughout the entire wedding day. I am so excited for the many weddings to come, I can’t wait to see the sweet memories I capture forever and ever.

I was born in Los Angeles, California, and was raised locally here in Tampa, Florida. I am outgoing, friendly, and a big adventurer. Additionally, I am a big foodie, who is willing to travel to new places to learn about different cultures and try out different types of foods. I have been to 10 different states so far and would love to visit each one because I believe every state has a unique and beautiful personality.

When it is rainy, I love to stay in and enjoy the weather with a movie or a good book. If I were to recommend a book, I would suggest Operation Hail Mary by Andy Weir. My favorite movie to recommend is Interstellar! With any other free time I have, you can find me at the beach, going on dates with my significant other, or just simply playing video games.

My love for photography began in high school while taking photos for the school yearbook and newspaper. Since then, my love for photography has grown into the passion that it is now! I love to capture special moments that tell a story. My goal is to reflect my personality into my work so that every picture I take is a personal representation of my passion.

Outside of the Limelight, I am a student at Keiser University majoring in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. My specialty interests include cardiac and vascular sonography. I like to think myself as creative and tech savvy, and always up for an artistic problem-solving challenge.

I strive to depict every special moment so that you can reflect on these beautiful moments with a smile! As a trained wedding photographer, I have learned that no matter who you are, you can find love anywhere and a desire for anything.I enjoy being around people and having an open, curious mind. When you see my work, I hope you feel the moment, the expression, love and over-all passion.

It has always been a desire of mine to provide people with outstanding, emotionally captivating work along with great care and service. The feeling of being taken care of, being in the right hands and providing work that truly has a great value to every client is my ultimate motivation that pushes me every day in this artistically expressive field.

Hello, my name is Jackie!

I grew up mainly in Dunedin, Florida but have lived all over the beautiful Tampa Bay Area.

Some of my favorite things in life are spending time with friends and family and being outdoors.

I’ll admit, I was a bit of an art nerd growing up. Throughout my school career I was always in some sort of art class. I took everything from 2D drawing and painting, to building stage props for the theater. Moving around a lot has definitely helped me learn how to adapt to new environments and also introduce me to many creative individuals.

I love art from every medium but photography and painting have always been my favorites. I’ll often combine the two by painting the photographs that I’ve taken.

I always make it a point to pay close attention to the details of my surroundings. Photography has always captivated me because it allows you to capture the details in life and preserve them forever.

I am a Tampa native and lover of art and nature. When I am not shooting weddings for Limelight, I can be found running my landscaping business or enjoying life with my family and friends.

I have always had a strong creative drive, dabbling in different art mediums and forms of expression but I picked up a camera at an early age and quickly found a passion for capturing moments. I got my start photographing nature and recording friends do silly stuff. Over time, that turned into a life of freelancing with a camera. Having shot all manner of events from sports games to concerts I love the variety that being a photographer provides. No two shots are ever the same and I get to enjoy so many different people, places, and things.

Shooting weddings comes with its own unique set of responsibilities, but there is unparalleled reward in knowing that your work will be looked at and cherished for a lifetime!

I look forward to capturing your special moments!

Hello, we are a husband and wife team, both from the Ukraine. 🇺🇦 We met in 2012, while Olek was a wedding photographer. We fell in love and since then we started working together as a photo editing team.

In the past, Olek worked in a bank and Natalia was a lawyer. However, these professions did not quite live up to our expectations. In our hearts we always wanted some more creative work.

Wedding photos provide a special kind of inspiration and pleasure to edit. The sincere emotions of brides always evoke warmth and pleasant memories. They are inspiring. The perfection of the details of this important day for lovers is reflected in the beautiful photos. We really enjoy editing your wedding photos to perfection! We add refinement to make them look flawless.

It is with great pleasure that we work on the Limelight team. The is positive energy and ease of communication allows us to be creators of something beautiful.

Some details about us:

• We have a 6-year-old little daughter who loves to take photos.

• We love to travel and film our travels by aerial photography.

• Olek loves airplanes and dreams of getting a pilot's license.Nataliia In her free time loves to bake cakes.

• During her school years, Natalia played the piano and sang.

• During his school years, Alexander was a DJ at school discos.

We love our work and will continue to do so that you can enjoy your wedding photos to the fullest!