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About James Connell Photography
James Connell Photography is a wedding photographer serving couples across the Tampa area from Lithia. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Lithia Acres Barn and The Palmetto Club at FishHawk Ranch. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
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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 James Connell Photography
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Lithia Acres Barn | 0.9 mi |
| The Palmetto Club at FishHawk Ranch | 1.4 mi |
| The Secret Garden™ at Paradise Spring | 1.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from James Connell 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
- 16808 Hawkglen Pl, Lithia, FL 33547, USA
- Where
- Lithia · 17 miles east of central Tampa
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers
- In Tampa
- One of 132 wedding photographers we list
- Phone
- (813) 625-8168
- Website
- Visit site
From James Connell Photography's website
“James Connell is a family, senior and wedding photographer in Lithia, FL, serving Tampa, FishHawk, Riverview and Brandon. Relaxed sessions, real moments. Reach out and he will text you.”jamesconnellphotography.com
- Services they list
- Engagement sessions, Film photography
- Style, in their words
- Candid
Read from jamesconnellphotography.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with James Connell Photography before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Lithia
- Nearest venue
- Lithia Acres Barn, 0.9 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 24 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 6 within 10
- Communities served
- Valrico, Brandon, Plant City, Dover
Distances are straight-line from James Connell Photography; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Tampa.
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