Carrie Wildes Photography

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Justin came to me with an idea. They were coming into town and he wanted to take Karleen to the Ringling. No significanc...
05/29/2026

Justin came to me with an idea. They were coming into town and he wanted to take Karleen to the Ringling. No significance, no reason to suspect anything. Just a beautiful day at a stunning museum in Sarasota.

Except, he had a ring ๐Ÿ’ in his pocket and their family was hiding in the banyan trees. ๐ŸŒฟ

Justin do his thing. He guided her through the rose garden into the stone gazebo โ€” and got down on one knee.

She had absolutely no idea about any of it. That look on her face when he got down on one knee,I live for that. ๐Ÿค

Congratulations and Justin! ๐Ÿ’

๐Ÿ“ The Ringling Museum | Sarasota, FL

Planning a proposal? ๐Ÿ‘‰ Link in bio โ€” letโ€™s come up with a plan together.

Juliet came to me with one goal โ€” she wanted her photos to actually show who she is as a person. Not just a polished pro...
05/26/2026

Juliet came to me with one goal โ€” she wanted her photos to actually show who she is as a person. Not just a polished professional shot, but her โ€” warm, confident, and completely real. ๐Ÿค

I think we nailed it. ๐Ÿฅนโœจ

It makes it even more special that I photographed her wedding 11 years ago โ€” and now here she is as a strong business woman.

Coaches and consultants โ€” your photos should work as hard as you do. If you are ready for headshots and branding photos that feel authentically you, I would love to make that happen. ๐Ÿค

๐Ÿ‘‰ Link in bio to connect or DM me to chat about your session!

Thatโ€™s Alex. Maid of honor. Absolute best friend energy. ๐ŸคWhile Emily stood in front of that gorgeous Sandpearl window I...
05/22/2026

Thatโ€™s Alex. Maid of honor. Absolute best friend energy. ๐Ÿค

While Emily stood in front of that gorgeous Sandpearl window I watched Alex jump in there making sure every single layer of that train was absolutely perfect before she stepped back and let her girl have her moment.

This is what girl power actually looks like. Not the big grand gestures โ€” itโ€™s the quiet ones. The ones where your person shows up, gets in there, and makes sure you are absolutely perfect before you walk into the best day of your life. ๐Ÿฅนโœจ

Every bride deserves an Alex. ๐Ÿค

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The way he held his mom during their dance stopped the whole room ๐Ÿฅน Renee walked down the aisle in her motherโ€™s dress. A...
05/18/2026

The way he held his mom during their dance stopped the whole room ๐Ÿฅน Renee walked down the aisle in her motherโ€™s dress. And their little boy Tobias? He ran laps around the garden in his sage green suit with a bubble wand like he owned the place.

This family showed up for each other in every single moment of this day โ€” and I was so honored to be there for all of it.

Full story is on the blog โ€” ๐Ÿค
https://www.carriewildes.com/blog/safety-harbor-resort-wedding-renee-john

Renee + John | Safety Harbor Resort and Spa โœจ

๐Ÿ“ Safety Harbor Resort and Spa
๐ŸŽฅ David Rennie
๐ŸŽต Grant Hemond & Associates, Inc.
๐Ÿฐ CaraMel's Bakery
๐Ÿ’ Eve's Florist

05/14/2026

Six years ago, I photographed their wedding. โœจ

Then I got to meet their twins, Noah and Lilly. ๐Ÿค

One of my favorite frames from the day happened before we even started โ€” Grammy holding sweet Lilly, smiling down at her in that way only a grandmother can. The best moments are always the in-between ones.

Full session on the blog ๐Ÿ”— (link in bio)

The Sand Pearl lobby basically became their backdrop, and honestly? It was meant to be. ๐ŸŒธThose three heron paintings, th...
05/13/2026

The Sand Pearl lobby basically became their backdrop, and honestly? It was meant to be. ๐ŸŒธ

Those three heron paintings, the warm yellow walls, the floral rug โ€” Emily and Timโ€™s mauve and sage color palette walked right into that space and just belonged there. From her lace gown and that cascading bouquet to his perfectly coordinated light grey suit, every single detail was intentional and it shows.
And this crew? That wedding party in their mixed mauve and floral sage dresses alongside the guys in grey โ€” I could have photographed them all day.
We are just getting started with this one. There is so much more of Emily and Timโ€™s day to share and I cannot wait to show you more. ๐Ÿ“ท

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He leaned in before I could even say โ€œlook at each other,โ€ and that was it. Thatโ€™s the whole thing.Renee and John didnโ€™t...
05/12/2026

He leaned in before I could even say โ€œlook at each other,โ€ and that was it. Thatโ€™s the whole thing.
Renee and John didnโ€™t need any direction here โ€” this moment just happened, and my only job was to be ready for it. The way he rests his head against hers, the way she smiles like she already knowsโ€ฆ thatโ€™s not a pose. Thatโ€™s them.
This is why I do what I do. Not to document how people look on their wedding day, but to capture how they feel about each other. Itโ€™s a privilege every single time.

If youโ€™re looking for a photographer who will chase these moments for you, my link is in the bio. Iโ€™d love to be there.

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Tomorrow is the day, Emily & Tim! ๐Ÿฅ‚I had the absolute best time with this crew at the Gizella Kopsick Palm Arboretum โ€” C...
05/08/2026

Tomorrow is the day, Emily & Tim! ๐Ÿฅ‚
I had the absolute best time with this crew at the Gizella Kopsick Palm Arboretum โ€” Captain in his little tie, Joey with her flower, and two people who are just so completely ready to marry each other. The love in these photos practically jumps off the screen.

Tonight youโ€™re sleeping as an engaged couple for the last time. Tomorrow you say I do at the beautiful Sandpearl Resort in Clearwater Beach, and I get a front row seat. ๐ŸŒด

Wishing you the most perfect wedding eve, you two. See you tomorrow. ๐Ÿค

๐Ÿ“ Gizella Kopsick Palm Arboretum | St. Petersburg, FL
๐Ÿ’ Getting married at Sandpearl Resort, Clearwater Beach

Noah + Lilly ๐Ÿค๐Ÿค Tiny twin besties. Cheek to cheek from day one. ๐Ÿฅน ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ‘ฃ These two came into the world together and already...
05/04/2026

Noah + Lilly ๐Ÿค๐Ÿค Tiny twin besties. Cheek to cheek from day one. ๐Ÿฅน ๐Ÿ‘ฃ ๐Ÿ‘ฃ

These two came into the world together and already they couldnโ€™t be closer. ๐Ÿฉท ๐Ÿ’™

More Sneak peeks coming but had to get this one out asap! Welcome to the world, sweet babies. ๐ŸŒฟโœจ congratulations they are just so adorable!!

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