Sarasota & Manatee counties

Longboat Key wedding photographer

A quieter pace by the water.

A groom embraces his bride from behind as she smiles up at the sky

Weddings in Longboat Key

Your Longboat Key wedding, beautifully planned.

Longboat Key stretches between Lido Key and Anna Maria Island. It is quieter and greener than its neighbors, with private resorts, club venues and long, uncrowded beaches. It suits couples who want an elegant celebration with a relaxed, unhurried feel.

Whether your day is centered on a resort or a beach ceremony, we will plan for the setting, guest movement and the moments you want to hold onto. Coverage stays connected to the way your celebration actually unfolds.

Resort weddings often move between a ceremony lawn, a cocktail terrace and a ballroom. I will walk the flow with your coordinator so the photography follows you without slowing anything down.

Past work Jessica & James at Longboat Key Beach.

Guests seated in white chairs for a beach wedding ceremony facing the Gulf at golden hour
By the water
A long reception table set with dusty blue napkins, gold flatware and glassware
The details
Newlyweds share their first dance beneath strings of warm lights and a brick wall
The first dance
A bride and groom share a quiet look on a boardwalk framed by palms
Just married

Planning notes

Planning a Longboat Key wedding.

  1. i.

    Walk the venue

    Resort layouts vary. Knowing the route between spaces keeps the day moving.

  2. ii.

    Use the quiet

    Longboat’s calmer beaches make it easier to find a private spot for portraits.

  3. iii.

    Plan the evening

    Ballrooms and terraces call for different light. I bring what each space needs.

Collections

From $3,500, travel included.

Every collection includes local travel to Longboat Key, a planning consultation and a photography timeline built around your venue and the light.

  • Coastal · 6 hours$3,500
  • Signature · 8 hours$4,900
  • Heirloom · 10 hours$6,500
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Now booking 2027 & 2028 weddings

Let’s make something worth keeping.

Tell me your date, your venue and a little about the day you’re imagining. I’ll reply personally, usually within one business day.