4.9 out of 5 stars and 209 reviews
4.9
(209)Servicing Ct, Ny, Tampa Area - available for Destination
About this vendor
Russell’s Photography Studio is an experienced wedding photography company operating out of Tampa, FL. This close-knit team of talented professionals strives to provide high-quality service to every celebration they document. Their superb array of packages and services ensures that the fun and romance of your special day is captured just the way you have always wanted it to be.
Led by head photographer Danielle, Russell’s Photography Studio as a team of uniquely talented wedding photography specialists. Having spent years honing their skills, they make it their mission to deliver exceptional images every time. Though primarily serving Ct and Tampa areas, they are also available for destination weddings and have captured celebrations in Aruba, Mexican Riviera, Jamaica, Canada to name a few.
Whatever your stylistic preference, Danielle and her crew are determined to bring your vision to life. They know that no two weddings are the same and work closely with you to ensure that every photographic need is met and every client is satisfied. Whether you prefer wedding photos with a classic look, or favor a contemporary photojournalistic aesthetic, they approach each celebration with both flexibility and passion.
From engagement shoots to postproduction, Russell’s Photography studio offers a variety of wedding packages and services. Ranging from the Pearl Package which covers all of the essentials to the all-inclusive Emerald Package, each wedding package is customized to fit couples’ needs and budgets. Couples can also choose from an assortment of add-ons including a second photographer, additional hours, and a slideshow display. A hugely enjoyable photo booth service is available for guests to create their own keepsakes to remember the joyous occasion.
What You'll Love About Russell's Photography Studio
Couples praise the photographers for their friendly services and ability to connect with their clients. They create breathtaking photographs that incorporate the couple's style and personality perfectly. Read the reviews to see what others have said about their experience with this team.
Details
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Boudoir
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Same-Day Edits
- Second Shooter Available
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Dramatic
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Wedding
Awards and Affiliations
12-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2025.2024.2023.+9 more.
Best of Weddings
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Hall of Fame
Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.
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RUSSELLS PHOTOGRAPHY HOLDS A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART. Not only are they a family owned business but they genuinely make you feel apart of their family. Danielle and PJ and there ...
two kids are incredible! I can’t express enough how grateful we are to have them play such an important role in our day. They never made us feel like just another wedding. They care about each and every wedding they get to shoot. If you aren’t booking with Russell’s photography you’ve made the wrong choice! Russell’s or nothing!! We love you all!! Love the Crosbys! 3.15.2026
We had Russell’s as our wedding photographer and cannot say enough amazing things about this team! We had 2 photographers that were amazing with their professionalism and calming p...
ersonalities. They captured everything we wanted & more! We’ve received so many compliments on all the photos, highly reccomend!
We used Russell Photography for our summer wedding and were beyond thrilled with the results. Their team is extremely talented and creative, as well as very friendly, professional,...
and efficient.
Additionally, Danielle will work closely with her clients to ensure their creative vision comes to life. We would highly recommend them !
Omg!! What a great experience! Let me start with back in October 24 my husband and I were planning on attending the Tampa wedding expo. Well, it got canceled last minute due to the...
hurricane and I was very upset because we had just moved to the area and we had no idea where to start in regards to vendors for our wedding. Well, Danielle reached out to me because I had planned on meeting her at the expo, but obviously that fell through. She still contacted me and presented to me the promo she was going to have at the expo and still offered it to me. She did not have to do that and she did. I loved her customer experience from the very beginning so we decided to move forward. we had PJ at our wedding and oh my goodness PJ I cannot tell you enough how much fun we had! I love his sense of humor and his dedication. He took the most incredible pictures I have ever seen. Both of them have felt like we have known them forever. And we are so grateful that we had this experience. It also really helped because pj and Danielle are very familiar with our venue, DK farms. It helped so much that our Coordinator and the venue and the photographer all were very familiar with each other. It makes everything so much more smooth. Thank you guys so much and we will definitely be reaching out for any future photo shoots. You guys rock.
Grab a box of tissues! Hiring Danielle and PJ for photos and videos of my wedding allowed me to relive my day over and over again. They are so sweet, easy going and a joy to work w...
ith. They captured the best moments. Working with them, made my special day so effortless, worry free and fun.
Danielle and PJ are amazing!!! Not only did they do an amazing job with our photos they were amazing communicating with us even after the day was over. Danielle is someone that my ...
mom and I both clicked with immediately and she made sure we had the most amazing experience. I was able to send her examples of styles that I wanted to do and the day of they delivered!
Extremely reasonable in price and offer of services when compared to other photography businesses in Tampa, FL. Professional and great at two-way communication during the planning ...
process. Day-of, they all had amazing energy and a sense of humor that put me at ease. And the photos are breathtaking. 10/10 recommend if you're looking for a reliable company to capture the moments on your shot list. We hired a second shooter and a videographer with them as well. No regrets on booking with them or the package we went with. I will cherish this footage, and so will my family, forever.
I was browsing through photographers and videographers and I came across this business! They are absolutely wonderful to work with! They deliver your videos and pictures within day...
s and when they send you a preview, you’re are left breathless from how amazing these pictures are! I highly recommend to book them for your photography and/or videography session! You will have fun and will be at ease!
I booked Russel’s photography for my wedding in July. Danielle was professional, responsive, and so great to work with. She captured every important moment, and the pictures are am...
azing.
They did an AMAZING job and were such a pleasure to work with! We are in awe of our pictures and couldn’t recommend them enough!
They are amazing. Very friendly and very helpful when it comes to pricing. Danielle, is the best
Danielle and team were amazing to work with. We had so much fun with our engagement shoot and at our wedding. They were excellent at capturing the perfect shots! Our guests also ha...
d so much fun with the photo booth we rented from them. Danielle and team were very professional and easy to communicate with from booking to wedding day. I would highly recommend them to any future couple for their wedding day and any other event you want to capture!
Russell’s Photography was always our first choice for our July 2024 wedding. They have been my family’s “go to” for many years. Danielle, PJ, and their team are professional, accom...
modating, flexible, and lots of fun to work with. They captured so many beautiful moments throughout the day. We are so grateful for their attention to detail during the planning process and on the wedding day. We also booked a Photo Booth and video through them. We are so happy with all our beautiful photos and video memories that we get to look back on for many years to come. Thank you, Russell’s!
They did a great job with our engagement photos and wedding photos. They enhanced the wedding environment and even helped set up chairs and props. They were always early and ready!...
Caught every special moment we needed!
Danielle was absolutely incredible! Her eye for detail and ability to capture special moments were amazing. She made us feel so comfortable and relaxed on our wedding day, and the ...
photos turned out beautiful. We are so grateful for her talent and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a truly exceptional photographer!
Russell’s Photography Studio is nothing short of amazing. Working with this team was pure bliss. Danielle and Pj are a dynamic duo! Just perfect for one another. They know exactly ...
how to capture your memorable moment. Each shot taken individually and as a whole, made capturing our wedding experience worth everything. My husband and I did not have a vision for our wedding photos. So, we decided to trust Danielle and Pj’s vision and fell in love with jaw dropping photos. Every moment counted for. Customer service is impeccable! I can’t forget how helpful Danielle was when helping my bridesmaids lace up my dress, straighten my tiara and fix my bouquet or Pj straightening my train. It was truly a pleasure working with Danielle and Pj. You will not be disappointed when choosing Russell’s Photography Studio to capture your most memorable moments. They’re an experience all their own.
We couldn’t be more thrilled with the amazing work Danielle did for our wedding! From the very beginning, they were professional, attentive, and really took the time to understand ...
our vision. On the big day, they captured every special moment without ever feeling intrusive, and the photos are simply stunning. Their attention to detail and ability to capture candid emotions are unmatched. We now have the most beautiful memories of our wedding, all thanks to Danielle. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a talented and reliable photographer!
I cannot thank Danielle enough. Our pictures came out beautifully, and she was so easy to work with. For someone who doesn't like pictures, she made me feel easy. She kept everyth...
ing on track and even wrangled in some of our groomsmen.
From the moment we first met Danielle and PJ at Russell's Photography, we knew we were in good hands. They were not only professional and organized but also warm and understanding,...
which made us feel at ease throughout the entire planning process.
On the day of our wedding, Danielle and PJ and their team worked tirelessly to capture every special moment. Their creativity and attention to detail were truly impressive. They managed to capture the essence of our day perfectly, from the intimate moments to the grand celebrations. They even included a drone to capture our wedding, which we didn't expect but was so awesome! The Photo Booth they provided was also a huge hit with the guests.
One of the most incredible aspects of working with them was how quickly they delivered our photos and videos. We were blown away by the quality and how fast we received them—it was like reliving our wedding day all over again!
Danielle and her team were not just photographers and videographers; they were lifesavers! They even stepped in to help with our engagement photos when my original photographer cancelled on me last minute and those pictures turned out amazing and I knew I had to hire them for my wedding.
I've received countless compliments from friends and family about how amazing our photos and videos turned out. Choosing Russell's Photography was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding, and it's true what they say—everything happens for a reason.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for capturing our special day so beautifully. We would wholeheartedly recommend Danielle and her team to anyone looking for exceptional wedding photography and videography.
We hired Russell’s Photography Studio to do our wedding June 1st, 2024. Where do I begin, Danielle and PJ were amazing. They handled everything so perfectly, knew exactly what to d...
o. They captured every angle, and image I wanted. I am so so pleased with my pictures. They both were extremely nice and very involved from the moment we booked them. I highly recommend them for your wedding, or any event for your photos! Will definitely be using them for future events.
My daughter was married on December 1st, 2023. They took the most amazing photos. They are breath taking. Very professional and patient. Excellent pricing. They make it enjoyable t...
o have photos done. Thank you so much for our memories!
Barbara
Hands down if you need a photographer … this is it. Bumped into them at a bridal show … unsure of what I wanted. They gave me directions, variety and every photo I wanted! Even wor...
ked in family photos and couple photos! Don’t sleep on this team and miss out on the most beautiful photos for your special day!!!
Melissa was an amazing photographer and so easy to work with the day of the wedding. Our pictures came out beautiful!
They were nice people and worked fast. But when we got all the wedding pictures back we were disappointed. I will say, it was the hottest day in July and we were sweaty so things h...
ad to be done quickly (which we appreciated at the time)…but there were just so many…for lack of a better term…” throw away pictures” in there that seemed to have just been taken just for the sake of having more photos. It was a hot day, but the venue we were at was BEAUTIFUL on the inside and there were more photo opportunities in there than there were outside. I guess I could have been more vocal about where we wanted the pictures taken but there wasn’t really any time to get a word in. We had to work extra quickly because one of the photographers had to “leave early”. We also had to take pictures of us “cutting the cake” when we actually weren’t for that reason. I wouldn’t recommend them to anyone.
We booked Danielle and team at Russel's Photography for our September 1st, 2023 wedding and they were nothing short of AMAZING! From the moment Danielle and I met, I knew our photo...
s were going to be exceptional. Danielle was always available to talk whether it was over text, email, or phone. She is quick to respond and doesn't keep you waiting. Her teaknows what they are doing and had some great ideas. I loved how she took what I pinned on Pinterest and made those ideas come to life. She makes you a priority and does all that she can to make your wedding day about you. The fact that we got our photos within a week of the wedding shows she is dedicated to her work. I will use Danielle and team for any future photo ops needed. THANK YOU DANIELLE AND TEAM FOR capturing our wedding day and providing us with the amazing photos that i continue to go back to daily and remember how great the whole this day was for us.
We booked Russell’s for our 08.26.23 wedding at Anthony’s Ocean View. From start to finish, working with Danielle was so stress free. They are honest, hardworking people who do not...
want to waste your money. The turnaround time for the photos was so quick as well. The photos were a dream - I still can’t believe our day happened and I’m so happy to have these memories photographed so beautifully. Thank you Danielle, Melissa and Alyson of Russell’s!!
I can’t even begin to explain how incredible and amazing Melissa made our wedding day. Every single photo she took was elegant and beautiful. Not only did she take amazing photos b...
ut she helped keep our day running smoothly, bustled my dress for me, and was completely supportive when we had some misshapes with other vendors. The pictures are so beautiful I can’t even explain. She made sure to get pictures of every single person at the event, a great mix of groups, and ensured we got all the photos we wanted for the night. She and the Russells the were very responsive to all emails. Russells had top tier professionalism and quality!!!!! 1000000000% recommend
We first met Danielle and PJ at the Tampa wedding expo in May of 2022. We did some research on them before the expo, and I was obsessed with their portfolio. When we met them, I fe...
ll in love. They are so personable, and have that creative eye to turn ordinary pictures into works of art. Everyone who has seen our photos from our wedding day have given so many compliments on how beautiful they are, and had never seen pictures similar to ours. I honestly can’t give them enough compliments. They’re efficient (got most of our wedding party photos done beforehand so they could enjoy some of the cocktail hour and we took most of the hour doing just couple photos), communicative, and great with the little ones (we had 4 flower girls and ZERO meltdowns because they were so fast!). They’re literally everything I wanted and more, and I can guarantee you won’t regret choosing them for your big day!! I highly recommend choosing a second photographer for not only the candid shots, but they can simultaneously shoot pictures before in both the bride and groom suites. Thank you guys so much!!!
Our photographer was phenomenal! He did an amazing job position everyone and making our "camera shy" group feel comfortable while capturing amazing memories! He also was able to ge...
t multiple shots of friends and families together along with all the special moments throughout our wedding night! five stars across the board!
We had an amazing experience working with Melissa from Russell's Photography for our summer wedding. In addition to being incredibly talented, Melissa was very friendly and a pleas...
ure to work with; she made the entire photo-taking experience so fun. We shot photos at multiple locations on a 95-degree day, but thankfully Melissa check-in with us every step of the way to make sure we had everything we needed (shade, water, breaks!) to have a good time. Our photos were sent to us only a couple days after the wedding, and they turned out beautifully. We're so thankful our favorite memories of the day were captured in such stunning photos so we can look back on them for a lifetime!
Don't hesitate, book Russell's. Danielle was amazing to work with leading up to our wedding. Day of we had Melissa and her team as photographers and Alyson as a videographer. Th...
ey were wonderful to work with that day and after as we received the final product.
Melissa and Alyson were so fun to work with. The pictures we got back are perfect - and shots we never knew they got. The video was more than we expected - Alyson seemed to be everywhere.
Danielle worked with us on the package that made the most sense for us. She checked in as the day got closer, which answered lots of our outstanding questions.
Thank you Danielle, Melissa and Alyson for capturing our important day!
We loved Lisa who worked with us! She asked us ahead of time exactly what we were looking for, brought her list to ensure all couples were included in formals and photos and I had ...
a couple additional requests for my aunts to be in special photos and she pulled me aside to ensure that happened. Come the end of the night Lisa asked if we wanted some formals outside as the sun was going down which we didn't and she was totally OK with it! Some photographers can get pushy knowing they have a job to do but Lisa worked with us and worked exactly the way we requested.. We'd recommend her and her team in a heartbeat.
Russells was amazing on the day of our wedding, capturing every single detail. They were included in our package with Birchwoods and they did not disappoint. PJ was so helpful in m...
aking me and my husband feel comfortable. We had a fairly large bridal party and he was able to manage all of us! Russells got all of our edited pictures back to us within 5 days of our wedding, which was amazing. I would recommend Russells to anyone needing a photographer! Our photos are absolutely beautiful!
Danielle did our save the date photos which came out amazing and she made us feel so comfortable. the day of the wedding we had Lisa and she was just as amazing!!! i would def use ...
them again and recommend them to anyone who not only wants beautiful pictures but also a smooth experience.
Russell's did an amazing job with my December wedding. Lisa and Melissa did everything we asked and more. The really understood what we wanted in the photos.
The turn around time ...
on images was the best. I waited 7 days to get my proofs and for them to mail me my Flash Drive. I can't wait to show off all the images!
Russell's went above and beyond. I could not have asked for a better match having Lisa photograph our wedding. She was absolutely amazing, the photos were stunning. It is weeks lat...
er and I still have people calling asking who took the photo's because every single one came our amazing!
Russell's Photography did an amazing job capturing our wedding day. Danielle made all the photos fun and was very quick to get all the shots needed so my husband and I can still en...
joy time at our cocktail hour. She was very responsive and we received all our photos just several days after the wedding and they were all beautiful. We would definitely recommend Russell's photography!
I used Russell photography and i loved everything about them. Danielle and Melissa were great help in responding to anything i asked. When it came to our day it was alot but the wo...
rk from looking at our album is amazing. The editing and details put in the pictures were phenomenal. Our wedding album came out beautiful anf amazing. I would so recommend Russell's to other people because of all the work and time put in it. Thanks again Danielle and Melissa!!!
Russell's Photography Studio did such an amazing job capturing our special day! We used both of their photography and videography and were amazed at the quality of their work and h...
ow fast we received our videos and pictures. Danielle was a delight to work with before, during and after our wedding! She had a great personality and was so easy to work with. We received over 1600 pictures within a week after our wedding. We were so impressed with the variety of pictures she captured. We highly recommend Russell's Photography Studio and look forward to using them again in the future!
I used Russell’s for their videographer Alyson and I could not say enough good things about her! She was soooooo easy to work with and got along great with my photographer. We real...
ly just wanted someone to capture our day and be able to watch the videos and feel like we are reliving our day. Alyson did just that! She was able to capture all of the love that day and it shows in the videos. She also did a great teaser for us which I added on after! I am really happy we decided to get a videographer! I highly recommend Alyson! I also would recommend Russell’s photography! I had a family member use them and her pictures were beautiful! They were so easy to communicate with.
Honestly, I can't say enough about Danielle! We chose Russell's as part of a vendor package included with our venue, but we are so happy that we did! Right from the beginning of ...
our engagement photo shoot through our wedding, Danielle made us feel so comfortable with her and the camera! Between her and PJ at our wedding, we received over 1300 photos in 6 hours! I was so impressed with how many different angles and shots they were able to get in such a short period of time! We absolutely LOVED working with Russell's Photography Studio, and plan to use them again in the future! I whole-heartedly recommend Russell's to anyone in need of a photographer!
We couldn’t have been happier with Russell’s. Melissa shot our engagement photos and she was amazing to work with. Unfortunately, she was unable to shoot our wedding due to illness...
in her family but she called us to apologize and assured us Lisa would be great. She was! She did an awesome job getting in all the shots we wanted and made us feel so comfortable.
Words can’t even begin to describe how amazing Danielle and PJ are! They are both very professional, personable, fun, and made us feel so relaxed when we were taking our wedding ph...
otos. Our photos came out amazing and are everything that we could have wanted. I had given Danielle a huge list of photos that I wanted and on the wedding day, she made sure she was capturing it all. She actually knew the list better than I did! Before the wedding, we also went through which styles of photos we preferred, poses that we wanted, etc. I could tell that Danielle really wanted us to love our wedding photos. It has been a month since our wedding and we are still receiving so many compliments and love looking at them ourselves! We also got our photos back within a week of our wedding. Highly recommend!!
Danielle and Melissa Russell’s Photography’s are absolutely amazing. My husband and I cannot thank the Russell’s enough for their great service. They are so friendly and profession...
al so easy to work with and their energy was so positive. Melissa was so great to work with she was taking pictures of my granddaughters. She made them smile and laugh they stole the spotlight seeing how my granddaughter was enjoying herself being photographed made my day more special. Danielle and Melissa were on point on everything capturing every moment along with suggestions on how to pose. They made us feel so confident in every photo that they captured and wedding party were so excited for their ideas. They went above and beyond
we are so amazed seeing the results of our wedding photos. We highly recommend Russell’s Photography’s Studio for your wedding or any events. We will definitely use their service in the future. Julio & Carmen 11/12/2020 Wedding
Cannot say enough about Russell’s Photography! Not only did they take about 1,500 amazing photos, they also made sure that they took every single picture I wanted to capture such a...
beautiful fall day. Both Danielle and Lisa were so upbeat, friendly, and accommodating. Working with them was so seamless that it made having a wedding during a pandemic not nearly as stressful as it could have been. When we had to change our date, I simply sent an email and they answered right away with an updated contract! I highly recommend using them for any event!
Amazing photographer! We used Danielle for our wedding day. My husband and the groomsman really enjoyed working with her, she made taking pictures fun. My mother and I loved all th...
e photos. Everyone says the photos tell an amazing story and loves of great emotions. Danielle is very passionate about her job and it shows.
Danielle was amazing. 10/10 recommend her for any of your special events. Danielle shot our wedding and what was awesome is that she knew exactly all the photos she wanted to shoot...
, was very focused, and best of all she made them quick and fun. She was so organized and prepared that my now husband and I even had time to join in on our own cocktail hour which usually is spent taking photos the entire time. After our wedding we also received our AMAZING photos extremely fast and didnt have to wait. ALL OF OUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY ARE BLOWN AWAY BY EVERY SINGLE PHOTO THAT DANIELLE TOOK. I cannot suggest enough that you hire her! Thank you Danielle!!!! ~Colby and Tim
Danielle was helpful, honest, and reliable from the minute we starting planning our wedding. Melissa and Lisa did an amazing job capturing moments of our wedding. They were fast an...
d efficient so we didn’t waste a lot of time taking photos. They were understanding and took the perfect pictures. If you’re looking for a photographer that is absolutely awesome, look no further!!!
I would 10/10 recommend Russell’s photography studio. I loved my photographer Lisa she was amazing and made the day run so smoothly. The staff and Danielle the owner were more than...
flexible in planning and replanning our day due to COVID. The pictures are amazing !!!! I will definitely work with them for events in the future.
I cannot thank Danielle enough for the amazing photos of our wedding! As soon as I saw her work at a bridal show I knew she was the one I wanted to photograph our wedding. I would ...
highly recommend her!
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