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About Donald Sexton Photography
Based in Clearwater, Donald Sexton Photography works with couples planning weddings throughout Tampa Bay, Florida. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Gulf Beach Weddings and Studio Twelve Eight Clearwater. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding photographer in Tampa
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Tampa?
Most couples in Tampa budget between $1,500 and $3,500 for wedding photography. Packages at the lower end typically cover 6–8 hours with one shooter; higher tiers add a second shooter, engagement sessions, and albums. Always confirm exactly how many hours and edited images are included.
When should we book our wedding photographer?
Photographers with strong reputations are commonly booked 9–14 months ahead — earlier for peak-season Saturdays. If your date is inside six months, ask about waitlists and cancellations; openings do appear.
What should we ask before booking?
Ask to see two full galleries from real weddings (not highlight reels), confirm who will actually shoot your wedding, and get delivery timelines and image counts in the contract.
How does Lazo rank wedding photographers in Tampa?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near Donald Sexton Photography
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Gulf Beach Weddings | 0.9 mi |
| Studio Twelve Eight Clearwater | 1.1 mi |
| Memorable Events | 1.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from Donald Sexton Photography to each venue listed on Lazo.
Tampa weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in January, February, March, April, November, December. The driest months are March, April, November.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71° | 53° | 14% | 5:22 PM | 5:56 PM |
| Feb | 74° | 56° | 13% | 5:48 PM | 6:20 PM |
| Mar | 78° | 59° | 11% | 7:07 PM | 7:38 PM |
| Apr | 83° | 65° | 11% | 7:23 PM | 7:55 PM |
| May | 88° | 71° | 13% | 7:39 PM | 8:12 PM |
| Jun | 90° | 75° | 32% | 7:53 PM | 8:27 PM |
| Jul | 91° | 77° | 36% | 7:54 PM | 8:28 PM |
| Aug | 91° | 77° | 36% | 7:36 PM | 8:08 PM |
| Sep | 90° | 75° | 27% | 7:03 PM | 7:34 PM |
| Oct | 86° | 69° | 14% | 6:28 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Nov | 79° | 61° | 8% | 5:03 PM | 5:37 PM |
| Dec | 74° | 56° | 12% | 5:01 PM | 5:36 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Tampa International Airport (5.1 mi from Tampa). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Tampa.
Photo spots around Tampa
| Place | Area | From downtown |
|---|---|---|
| Kiley Gardenspark | Tampa | 0.3 mi |
| Henry B. Plant Parkpark | Tampa | 0.4 mi |
| Ridgewood Park Butterfly Gardengarden | Tampa | 1.2 mi |
| Ballast Point Parkcity park | Tampa | 4.5 mi |
| Eureka Springs Parkpark | Tampa | 7.9 mi |
| Vista Gardens Parkpark | Tampa | 9.1 mi |
| Lettuce Lake Parkpark | Tampa | 9.9 mi |
| Florida Botanical Gardensbotanical garden | Largo | 22.0 mi |
Parks, gardens and landmarks that photograph well, nearest to central Tampa first. Check each place’s rules for permits and session fees. Places from Google Maps, October 2026.
Getting to Tampa
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| TPA Tampa International Airport | 5 mi | 5 min |
| PIE St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport | 14 mi | 20 min |
| LAL Lakeland Linder International Airport | 27 mi | 40 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Orlando | 77 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| Jacksonville | 172 mi | 3 hr 30 min |
| Miami | 206 mi | 4 hr 20 min |
Straight-line distance from central Tampa; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 1153 Lakeview Rd, Clearwater, FL 33756, USA
- Where
- Clearwater · 20 miles west of central Tampa
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers
- In Tampa
- One of 132 wedding photographers we list · 7 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (727) 386-9230
- Website
- Visit site
From Donald Sexton Photography's website
“Calm, documentary wedding photography in Clearwater, Clearwater Beach, and Tampa Bay. See real wedding stories, transparent collection pricing, and check your date.”donaldsextonphotography.com
- Services they list
- Engagement sessions, Second shooter, Elopements
- Style, in their words
- Documentary
- Prices on their site
- Starting at $2,100
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Around Clearwater
- Nearest venue
- Gulf Beach Weddings, 0.9 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 47 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 7 within 3 mi, 21 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 102 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Largo, Dunedin, Clearwater Beach, Indian Rocks Beach
Distances are straight-line from Donald Sexton Photography; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Tampa.
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