"Hernan is unmatched!""
"Hernan, you are a true maestro! Our wedding at The Vinoy Renaissance was a whirlwind of 200 guests, and I was terrified of coordinating family photos with our chaotic crew. But you? You stepped in like a conductor. From gently directing my 82-year-old grandma (‘Chin up, Nonna, you’re a star!’) to effortlessly corralling my rowdy cousins, you turned potential chaos into art. When my veil tangled in a palm tree mid-portrait, you laughed it off, fixed it in seconds, and somehow made that moment our favorite shot.
What truly blew us away was how you made everyone feel like a model. You whispered posing tips (‘Shoulders back, chins down, trust me, it’s magic’) and even calmed my groom’s nerves by joking about his ‘James Bond stance.’ The gallery? A mix of candid joy and editorial perfection. If you’re getting married in Tampa Bay, Hernan isn’t just a photographer, he’s your secret weapon for a stress-free, stunning day."
Megan & James | The Vinoy Renaissance, St. Petersburg, FL
"Made us look like we’d done this a million times!"
"Hernan, you preserved our tiny Naples garden wedding in ways we didn’t think possible. With immediate family as guests and zero timeline structure, I was certain family photos would derail everything. But you? You masterfully grouped our families like a pro and nailed every shot in a few minutes flat.
Your calmness was our anchor. During vows, you noticed my mom tearing up and subtly repositioned to catch her wiping a tear, a moment I’ll cherish forever. And your posing direction? ‘Britt, tilt your head toward Luka. yes, perfect!’ made us look like we’d done this a million times. Naples couples, Hernan isn’t just talented; he’s the steady hand you need on your big day."
Brittany & Luka | Naples Botanical Garden, Naples, FL
"Our families still rave about how you made everyone look like models!"
"Destination weddings are stressful, but Hernan made ours feel like a breeze. Our Antigua wedding had 30 family members from four countries, and coordinating group shots felt impossible. Enter Hernan: ‘Aunt Maria, link arms with Ryan’s dad, yes, like old friends!’ He blended English and Spanish directions seamlessly, even charming my skeptical abuela into smiling naturally. When a sudden rainstorm hit, you rallied the team, moved us under a seaside pavilion, and turned what could’ve been a disaster into golden-hour magic.
Your ‘shoulders back, deep breath’ mantra kept us grounded during portraits. And the way you positioned Ryan’s tall frame against my petite silhouette? Flawless. Our families still rave about how you made everyone look like models, no easy feat with jet-lagged relatives! Hernan, you’re a destination wedding genius."
- Maggie & Ryan | Jumby Bay, Antigua
"Your attention to detail saved the day"
"Hernan, you’re a legend. Our Ybor City wedding at Hotel Haya was a vibrant mix of traditions, and I worried our photos would feel disjointed. But you? You anticipated everything. When my yiayia refused to smile for posed shots, you cracked a joke about her baklava recipe and captured her genuine laugh. For our 30+ person family photo, you orchestrated rows like a Broadway director, ‘Cousins in the back, grandparents front and center!’, and finished in record time.
Your attention to detail saved the day. During our first dance, you noticed my dress strap slipping and signaled your assistant to fix it mid-song, no one even noticed! And your posing tips (‘Jeff, stand like you own the room, because you do!’) gave us confidence we didn’t know we had. Tampa couples: Book Hernan. He’s worth every penny and then some."
Hailey & George | Hotel Haya, Tampa, FL
"Your team’s calm energy kept everyone smiling"
"Hernan, you turned our beachfront wedding at The Don CeSar into pure magic! With 150 guests and a mix of fussy toddlers and elderly relatives, I was dreading group photos. But you? You transformed chaos into elegance. ‘Aunt Linda, tilt your hat toward the sunset, yes, glamorous!’ You even got my 4-year-old niece to stop crying by making her ‘model’ with her teddy bear. When the wind ruined my hair before vows, you whispered, ‘Trust me, messy waves are your vibe,’ and those windswept portraits are now my favorites.
Your team’s calm energy kept everyone smiling. During the reception, you noticed my dad’s emotional speech and captured every tear and laugh. Tampa Bay couples: Hernan isn’t just a photographer, he’s a family whisperer and an artist rolled into one."
- Sarah & Mark | The Don CeSar, St. Pete Beach, FL
"Hernan’s empathy and artistry are worth every penny"
"Naples Botanical Garden’s blooms were stunning, but Hernan made them breathtaking. With my 80-year-old grandma in a wheelchair, I worried about mobility. You didn’t skip a beat: ‘Nonna, hold this bouquet, queen of the garden!’ and positioned her front-and-center. When Chris’s allergies flared during portraits, you handed him a tissue and snapped a candid of us laughing, now our favorite photo.
Your posing magic (‘Natalie, twirl your dress, let the petals fly!’) turned us into garden royalty. Naples couples: Hernan’s empathy and artistry are worth every penny."
- Natalie & Chris | Naples Botanical Garden, Naples, FL
"effortlessly switching between Spanish and English"
"From the moment we stepped into Hotel Haya’s courtyard, Hernan became our family’s unsung hero. Our wedding blended Cuban guayaberas and Italian opera, and coordinating 100 relatives felt impossible, until Hernan took charge. ‘Abuela, stand beside Marco’s nonna, let’s unite the familias!’ he directed, effortlessly switching between Spanish and English. When my mantilla snagged on the wrought-iron staircase, Hernan freed it while whispering, ‘Tilt your chin, you’re Ybor City royalty.’ His ability to wrangle rowdy cousins and shy grandparents into elegant, laughter-filled groupings was pure magic.
The gallery? A vibrant tapestry of our heritage. Hernan’s sunset shots of us dancing salsa under Hotel Haya’s twinkling string lights stopped our families mid-scroll. ‘Dios mío, these look like a telenovela!’ my aunt cried. Tampa couples: If you want a photographer who respects tradition while creating art, Hernan’s Hotel Haya wedding expertise is unmatched. His blend of cultural fluency and editorial vision makes him Tampa’s #1 multicultural wedding photographer."
- Sofia & Marco | Cuban-Italian Fusion Wedding
"This is why we hire pros,"
"Hotel Haya’s moody, vintage vibe called for a photographer who understood its soul, Hernan delivered. Our intimate wedding had 20 guests, but Hernan treated it like a blockbuster. ‘Ethan, lean against the cigar-bar wall, Lena, peek over your shoulder like Old Hollywood!’ When rain forced us indoors, he transformed the lobby’s leather couves into a noir-inspired set, directing, ‘Whisper a secret, now laugh like you’re in on the joke.’
His problem-solving shone brightest when my heel snapped mid-reception. Hernan staged a playful shot of Ethan carrying me piggyback through the courtyard, turning a mishap into our favorite memory. ‘This is why we hire pros,’ my mom sighed. Tampa’s boutique brides: Hernan’s Hotel Haya photographyblends spontaneity and sophistication. His gallery isn’t just photos, it’s a love letter to Ybor City’s grit and glamour."
- Lena & Ethan | Industrial-Chic Hotel Haya Micro-Wedding
"Hernan’s mastery of Armature Works’ raw spaces stunned us"
"Armature Works’ industrial chic met Hernan’s genius for our foodie-themed wedding. With 150 guests and a Top Chef-worthy menu, I worried photos would feel chaotic. Hernan? He thrived. ‘Alex, feed Zoe a croqueta, messy bites, big laughs!’ he prompted, capturing our chef’s playful kiss mid-bite. When my heels gave out, he tossed them aside and shot us barefoot on the rooftop, the Tampa skyline glittering behind us. ‘This is you, unfiltered joy,’ he said, and he was right.
Hernan’s mastery of Armature Works’ raw spaces stunned us. He posed our bridal party under the neon ‘TAMPA’ sign, directing, ‘Squad, link arms, own this city!’ His candid shots of guests laughing in the market hall felt like a documentary. Tampa’s modern couples: Hernan’s Armature Works wedding photography turns urban energy into art. Book him, you’ll get a gallery as bold and vibrant as your love."
- Zoe & Alex | Armature Works
"His calmness was our anchor"
"Twinkle lights, macramé, and Hernan’s magic transformed Armature Works’ rooftop into our bohemian dream. Noah and I are introverts, but Hernan made us forget the camera. ‘Noah, spin Claire, let the dress fly!’ he called, capturing my laughter as the sunset painted the Hillsborough River gold. When a sudden storm rolled in, Hernan rallied guests into the loft, orchestrating a confetti-throwing frenzy under the exposed beams.
His calmness was our anchor. ‘Chin down, shoulders relaxed, you’re not posing, you’re living,’ he reminded us. The gallery? A mix of candid joy and editorial moments, like our first kiss framed by the downtown skyline. Tampa’s laid-back brides: Hernan’s Armature Works expertise turns industrial spaces into intimate storytelling. He’s not just a photographer, he’s your hype man, director, and calm-in-the-storm rolled into one."
- Claire & Noah | Roof 220
"Hernan’s your answer.""
"Roof220’s panoramic views demanded a photographer who could match its grandeur, Hernan exceeded every expectation. During our sunset ceremony, he positioned us against the glittering skyline, directing, ‘Jordan, dip Mia like you’re claiming the city!’ When my veil took flight in the wind, Hernan laughed, ‘Let it soar!’ and captured it mid-air, a silken streak against the twilight.
His problem-solving saved the night. As storms loomed, Hernan whisked us to the glass atrium, using reflections to create moody, avant-garde portraits. ‘These look like a Bond movie!’ Jordan gasped. Tampa’s urban couples: Hernan’s Roof220 wedding photography turns skyline backdrops into cinematic romance. Want a gallery that makes your friends say, ‘How is this MY city?!’ Hernan’s your answer."
- Mia & Jordan | Roof220 (Downtown Tampa)
"He doesn’t just take photos"
"Oxford Exchange’s book-lined walls and marble floors became our storybook setting, and Hernan? The author of our visual tale. During our first look in the conservatory, he directed, ‘Ryan, whisper a line from your vows, Grace, react like it’s the first time.’ When my lace train snagged on a ladder, Hernan staged a playful ‘library romance’ shot, complete with a vintage book prop.
His gallery felt like a novel. Golden-hour portraits in the courtyard, candid laughter in the bookstore, and a dramatic exit under the twinkle-lit colonnade. Tampa’s bookish brides: Hernan’s Oxford Exchange wedding photographyturns literary charm into timeless art. He doesn’t just take photos, he writes love stories with light."
- Grace & Ryan | Oxford Exchange
"His playful yet polished approach shone brightest"
"Oxford Exchange’s afternoon tea service inspired our whimsical wedding, and Hernan embraced the theme with gusto. ‘Anya, sip from the floral cup, Tom, steal a scone!’ he prompted, capturing our laughter as Earl Grey steam swirled around us. When rain forced us indoors, Hernan transformed the conservatory into a greenhouse dream, positioning us under the ferns with a whispered, ‘Chin up, you’re the fairest in the land.’
His playful yet polished approach shone brightest during family photos. ‘Uncle Bob, pretend you’re pouring tea on Aunt Sue!’ he joked, sparking genuine giggles from our stoic relatives. Tampa’s quirky couples: Hernan’s Oxford Exchange expertise blends whimsy and sophistication. Book him, your gallery will be as enchanting as a fairy tale."
- Anya & Tom | Oxford Exchange
"turning our portraits into a tropical dream"
"Sunken Gardens’ lush paradise met Hernan’s artistry for our botanical wedding. As I walked down the palm-lined aisle, Hernan crouched in the ferns, capturing Diego’s tearful smile without intruding. ‘Diego, dip Elena under the waterfall, let the petals fly!’ he directed, turning our portraits into a tropical dream. When my bouquet wilted in the heat, Hernan tucked a garden hibiscus into my hair, murmuring, ‘Nature’s confetti.’
His gallery was a love letter to Florida’s beauty. Golden-hour shots in the orchid pavilion, candid giggles by the flamingo pond, and a sunset exit through the bamboo forest. St. Pete couples, Hernan’s Sunken Gardens photography isn’t just about flowers, it’s about freezing time in a living, breathing Eden."
- Elena & Diego | Tropical Garden Fantasy
"Hernan? Our guide to magic"
“Sunken Gardens’ hidden pathways became our intimate escape, and Hernan? Our guide to magic. With just 10 guests, Hernan focused on raw emotion. ‘Noah, spin Sophie under the banyan tree, let her dress kiss the moss!’ he urged, capturing our joy in the dappled light. When bees invaded our picnic, Hernan calmed me with a joke, ”They’re just jealous of your bouquet!", and snapped candid giggles that now hang in our home.
His drone shots of the garden’s emerald canopy took our breath away. St. Pete’s nature-loving couples: Hernan’s Sunken Gardens expertise turns botanical beauty into heirlooms. He’s not just a photographer, he’s a poet with a camera."
- Sophie & Noah | Secret Sunken Gardens Elopement
‘Own the drama.’
"The Don CeSar’s iconic pink walls demanded a photographer worthy of its legacy, Hernan delivered. As we exchanged vows on the beach, Hernan waded into the Gulf to capture our kiss against the sunset, shouting, ‘Channel The Great Gatsby, you’re the kings of the coast!’ When my cathedral veil tangled in sea oats, he styled it into a mermaid train, whispering, ‘Own the drama.’
His gallery? A mix of Old Hollywood glam and coastal ease. Twilight portraits on the grand staircase, candid champagne toasts in the ballroom, and a barefoot dash into the surf. St. Pete Beach brides: Hernan’s Don CeSar wedding photography is worth every penny. He doesn’t just take photos, he crafts legends."
- Mia & Jordan | Pink Palace Perfection | The Don CeSar
"Hernan exceeded every hope"
"Our black-tie affair at The Don CeSar needed a photographer who understood grandeur—Hernan exceeded every hope. ‘Raj, lead Lila across the marble floor like it’s your red carpet,’ he directed, capturing the swish of my silk gown. When my bustle broke mid-dance, Hernan pinned it into a chic high-low silhouette, quipping, ‘Who needs a tailor when you’ve got safety pins?’
His twilight drone shots of the Pink Palace, glowing like a seaside jewel, left our guests speechless. Gulf Coast couples: Hernan’s Don CeSar expertise blends luxury and playfulness. Book him, and your gallery will be as timeless as the palace itself."
- Lila & Raj | The Don CeSar
"he’s your visual historian."
"The Vinoy’s Venetian courtyard became our Renaissance fairy tale, and Hernan? The artist who brought it to life. As I descended the grand staircase, Hernan crouched below, capturing Mateo’s awestruck gaze. ‘Mateo, bow like a knight, Isabella, curtsy like his queen!’ he directed, turning our portraits into storybook scenes. When my train snagged on the marble, Hernan staged a ‘royal ascent’ shot, murmuring, ‘This is your happily ever after moment.’
His gallery felt plucked from a European manor. Candlelit receptions in the ballroom, stolen kisses under the oak canopy, and a sunset sailboat exit with the Pink Palace glowing behind us. St. Pete’s luxury couples: Hernan’s Vinoy wedding photography is pure magic. He’s not just a vendor, he’s your visual historian."
- Isabella & Mateo | The Vinoy
"Book him, and you’ll relive your day every time you scroll"
"The Vinoy’s marina views and Hernan’s lens were a match made in heaven. Carlos and I wanted organic, emotional shots, no stiff poses. Hernan delivered. ‘Walk hand-in-hand along the dock, ignore me, just be,’ he urged, capturing our quiet laughter as sailboats drifted by. When Carlos fumbled his vows, Hernan zoomed in on our clasped hands, turning nerves into a tender moment we’ll cherish forever.
His sunset drone shots, with the Vinoy’s iconic facade glowing pink, are our family’s new heirlooms. St. Pete couples: Hernan’s Vinoy expertise isn’t about photos,it’s about bottling the feeling of ‘home.’ Book him, and you’ll relive your day every time you scroll."
- Elena & Carlos | The Vinoy
