Carrie Pratt
I am Carrie Pratt, the owner and principal photographer of Simply Blue Studios. While I'm based in the Tampa Bay area of Florida, I travel all over the country regularly for weddings. My specialty is creative documentary photography, weaving moments into my images that are iconic symbols of the day. With a background in photojournalism, I am a storyteller at heart and have been recognized internationally for my work. I am dedicated to giving couples the best experience, pleasing their loved ones, and bringing a smile to their faces throughout the day. From large country club celebrations to intimate back yard ceremonies, I love telling stories.
| Photographer | Carrie Pratt |
| Business | Simply Blue Studios |
| Location | Tampa Bay in Florida, United States |
| Starting Rates | $2000+ (USD) |
| Website | wedding-photojournalist-carrie.com/ |
| Photos | 5 Contest Winning Photos |
| Client Letters | 7 Client Letters |
| Blog | wedding-photojournalist-carrie.com/blog/ |
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16th Place: The Cake - 2010 Q3 -
6th Place: Dancing - 2009 Q3 -
2nd Place: Kids (being kids) - 2009 Q2 -
8th Place: Cake Cutting - 2009 Q2 -
2nd Place: Getting Ready - 2008 Q1
The Wedding Photojournalist Association proudly recognizes the accomplishments and creative excellence of Carrie Pratt. The following awards have been earned by Carrie from the WPJA. These achievements come with great merit considering the high level of competition that a member faces in the contests.
| 2010 | Q3 | 16th Place - The Cake |
| 2009 | Q3 | 6th Place - Dancing |
| Q2 |
2nd Place - Kids (being kids)
8th Place - Cake Cutting | |
| 2008 | Q1 | 2nd Place - Getting Ready |
The following letters are from the clients of Carrie Pratt. Click an image to view a larger version.
Jessica & Dhaval
Married October 23rd, 2010
"Oh. My. Gosh. I am fighting back tears at work -- that was so beautiful!!!! Carrie, you do not cease to amaze me. This is so wonderful and everything is so beautiful. I'm speechless! I can tell you right now I am thankful for finding the most amazing and wonderful photographer...more "
Lauren & Tim
Married October 1st, 2010
"Woke up early so I could read blog before work. WHOA! I LOVE them and the post!!! I totally love the detail shots, and the dancing candids and Tim and I, love everything :) Thank you for adding so much for spending so much time on this post and the pictures!"
Amy & John
Married June 19th, 2010
"These images are amazing!!! I knew they would be, but i just love them!!! They help me re-live the day, which is great because i am not sure how much i actually remember!!! ha!"
Rachael & Clay
Married March 6th, 2010
"You did a fabulous job! You perfectly combined your photojournalism and art skills to capture peoples' expressions and unique moments at the wedding. Thank you!! We have received so many compliments."
Paige & Greg
Married October 25th, 2009
"Carrie is great! She's been a newspaper photographer for years, so she's fast and able to capture real moments that happen in a split second. But she's also incredibly familiar with the wedding environment so she's able to predict a shot and set herself up in the right position. She provided...more "
Colleen & Brandon
Married October 17th, 2009
"Studio Blu Images is AMAZING! I cannot say enough about how much we love Carrie and Hank:) They captured all the special moments of our wedding day with such grace and eloquence....these pictures speak beautiful words! They made us feel very comfortable during the shoot and we had so much...more "
Jenny & Reid
Married April 25th, 2009
"Carrie, you did an awesome job. We love the pictures and the whole experience was wonderful!"