Business Details
Your Trusted Clearwater Wedding Photographer for Timeless Memories
Donald Sexton Photography is a professional wedding photography service based in Clearwater, Florida, serving clients across Tampa, St. Petersburg, and beyond. With over a decade of experience, the business specializes in capturing luxury weddings, intimate beach elopements, and engagement sessions, prioritizing authentic storytelling and candid moments. The founder, Donald Sexton, personally photographs every event, offering pre-wedding consultations to understand clients' unique stories and tailor coverage to their needs.Services extend to destination weddings, with a focus on adapting to diverse locations and weather conditions while maintaining artistic quality. The business emphasizes transparency, providing clear pricing packages, online galleries with print rights, and flexible coverage durations to suit varying event sizes. Client satisfaction is prioritized through personalized service, timely delivery of edited photos within 8-12 weeks, and a commitment to capturing both grand and subtle moments of a couple's special day.
Services
Luxury Wedding Photography
Beach Elopement Coverage
Engagement Sessions
Destination Weddings
Online Gallery Access
Candid Moment Capture
Weather-Adaptive Shooting
Second Photographer Option
Photo Editing Services
Wedding Planning Guides
Highlights and features
- We offer over 10 years of dedicated wedding photography experience.
- Our pre-wedding consultations ensure personalized coverage tailored to your story.
- Flexible packages include 4-8 hours of coverage and destination options.
- We adapt seamlessly to weather challenges for uninterrupted quality.
- Second photographer availability captures dual perspectives simultaneously.
What people say
Stunning quality
Professional and personable
Captured perfect moments
Worth every penny
Excellent communication
Services
Luxury Wedding Photography
Documentary-style photography capturing high-end weddings with artistic detail. Services include pre-wedding consultations, timeline coordination, and 8-12 hour coverage options. Clients receive 300-500 edited images with print rights, focusing on candid moments and formal portraits. The approach prioritizes storytelling while adapting to venue aesthetics and client preferences.
Beach Elopement Coverage
Specialized photography for small beach weddings and elopements. Includes location scouting, golden-hour shooting, and 4-6 hours of coverage. Services feature couple portraits, ceremony documentation, and reception highlights in coastal environments. The package emphasizes natural lighting techniques and quick turnaround for destination clients.
Engagement Sessions
Creative portrait sessions for couples prior to their wedding day. Includes location guidance, styling advice, and 1-hour on-site photography. Services help clients build comfort in front of the camera while creating shareable content for announcements or save-the-date cards. Sessions include 50-75 edited images with print rights.
Destination Weddings
Full-service photography for weddings outside the Tampa Bay area. Includes travel logistics coordination, local venue research, and extended coverage options. Services feature cultural adaptation, transportation of professional equipment, and customized editing to match regional aesthetics. Additional fees apply for travel expenses.
Online Gallery Access
Secure password-protected platforms for viewing and sharing wedding photos. Galleries remain active for 30 days with full-resolution downloads available. Services include print ordering options, social media sharing tools, and organized album structures. Clients receive 8-12 weeks of post-event delivery with curated image selections.
People
Donald Sexton
Principal Photographer
Owner and lead photographer with over a decade of wedding photography experience. Specializes in candid storytelling and destination shoots. Holds a passion for capturing authentic emotions and fleeting moments through documentary-style imagery.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We specialize in Clearwater, Tampa, and St. Petersburg, Florida, with availability for destination weddings nationwide and internationally.
How long have you been photographing weddings?
Donald Sexton has over a decade of experience capturing weddings, with a focus on authentic storytelling and candid moments.
What's included in your packages?
Packages include 4-8 hours of coverage, online galleries with print rights, and 300-500 edited images in documentary style.
Do you offer second photographers?
Yes, we provide second photographers for additional perspectives, available as an add-on during consultations.
How are payments structured?
A $200 non-refundable retainer secures your date, with the balance due two weeks before the event.
What if it rains on our wedding day?
Rain enhances creativity—we adapt seamlessly to weather conditions while maintaining photo quality and artistic vision.
