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About Patel Creative
Patel Creative is a wedding photographer serving couples across the Tampa area from Tampa. Beyond wedding photographers, the business also offers wedding videographers — a range that can simplify vendor coordination. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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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 Patel Creative
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Canterbury Hall Tampa Palms | 1.0 mi |
| The Venetian Event Center - Wedding Venue - Tampa, FL | 4.2 mi |
| CHIC VENUE IN TAMPA BAY (USF CAMPUS Location) | 4.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from Patel Creative 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
- 16382 Compton Palms Dr, Tampa, FL 33647, USA
- Where
- Tampa · 12 miles north of central Tampa
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers · Wedding Videographers
- In Tampa
- One of 132 wedding photographers we list
- Phone
- (202) 302-5797
- Website
- Visit site
From Patel Creative's website
- Services they list
- Elopements
- Prices on their site
- Starting at $650
Read from patelcreative.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Patel Creative before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Tampa
- Nearest venue
- Canterbury Hall Tampa Palms, 1.0 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 18 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 9 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 20 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Thonotosassa, Lutz, Temple Terrace, Wesley Chapel
Distances are straight-line from Patel Creative; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Tampa.
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