Being a small business owner in the wedding industry isn’t just my job, it’s my passion. As Rebecca Zoumberos, Founder and CEO of Limelight Photography, I am privileged to lead a team of dedicated professionals who represent some of the best wedding photographers in Tampa Bay.
before limelight
Limelight Photography captured its first wedding on Valentine’s Day 2006 (a perfect day to celebrate love, right?!) aboard the Marina Jack II Yacht in Sarasota, FL. The dream, however, started years earlier. With a Bachelor’s in Advertising from the University of Florida and a Master’s in Graphic Design from the Academy of Art University, I combined my creative passion with entrepreneurial skills to bring Limelight to life.
After receiving my Masters, I found myself back in my hometown within the Tampa Area. With a couple of degrees under my belt, I began working as a Catering Sales Manager at Hilton, where I was able to master wedding logistics, timelines, and details. I later began designing wedding albums for a local photographer, as well as shadowing wedding photographers. As I gained insight into the creative and technical aspects of wedding photography, I found that it meshed well with the wedding planning knowledge I had gained from my previous position at Hilton. Things began to fall into place and the idea of Limelight Photography was born (and to this day, I remain well connected with the Hilton, as Limelight is one of their Preferred Vendors. I am so grateful for their mentorship and now their support as a preferred venue.)!
Building a trusted Company
Running a successful and honest business is both a blessing and a responsibility. Building a business from scratch was challenging, but so was building it to be one of the most credible in the area; it takes a lot of time, experience, and love! Limelight’s mission is more than simply taking stunning wedding photos, it’s to focus on creating experiences and providing a level of artistry and personalization for our couples. Over the years, my team has learned how to balance professionalism along with personality, allowing our clients to fully trust us, with both their wedding images, but also to hear them and their requests.
Empowering a Team
Providing jobs isn’t just about paychecks—it’s about fostering an environment of growth, value, and purpose. From Tampa Bay weddings, to destination celebrations in places like St. Lucia, our work connects us with couples and cultures that inspire us. I love having a team that feels like family, works in sync with one another, and has the same love and level of passion for capturing weddings.
Limelight’s Legacy
I have the utmost honor of capturing life’s most cherished milestones. Every click of the camera serves as a reminder of the love and joy we’re entrusted to document. At Limelight Photography, we don’t just take photos—we create legacies that stand the test of time. The photos that we take are the same ones that we often see shared on social media to celebrate anniversaries, memories, and other milestones. The photos that we take are also hung in the homes of so many of our couples; that is so encouraging to know and also inspiring as we go forward, constantly wanting to hone our passions of photography.
Looking back, every step—both the challenges and triumphs—has shaped Limelight into the trusted, passionate, and legacy-driven company it is today, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the journey. I am so excited to see where the next year takes us!
