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Tampa Bay & Gulf Coast · Photographers
German-born, Florida-based — 350+ weddings since 2012, shot joyful and classic with a vineyard childhood behind the eye.
why book them
The experience number does the talking: over 350 weddings documented in a fun, relaxed, blend-into-the-background style.
Cornelia Zaiss grew up working her parents' vineyards in Germany and came to wedding photography by way of a first professional camera gifted by her husband — a origin story her joyful, classic work has been repaying since 2012, across what her site counts as more than 350 weddings. Her stated approach: capture raw emotion, genuine laughter, and true love in a fun and relaxed way, documenting the story with authenticity while blending into the background.
The résumé travels well beyond the beach: her work has been published in The Knot, Style Me Pretty, Southern Bride, and Carats & Cake, and her service map runs the whole Gulf coast from Tampa Bay south to Naples. For couples who want a seasoned documentary eye that guests barely notice working, she is the shortlist's quiet professional.
| Photographer | Cornelia Zaiss (solo) |
|---|---|
| Since | 2012 — 350+ weddings photographed |
| Published in | The Knot, Style Me Pretty, Southern Bride, Carats & Cake |
| Booking | corneliazaissphotography.com/contact |
Verified June 2026 against corneliazaissphotography.com, corneliazaissphotography.com — availability and pricing change; confirm directly.
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