welcome, Friend!
We're Zoe and Damara, Your Best Friend Photography Duo
We are more than your average vendors- we are your extra support system as you navigate your most important day! We celebrate with you, ensure your peace of mind, and keep you feeling confident and comfortable. We always go above and beyond to take care of the people we care about, so that includes sticking by your side, cheering you on, and ensuring your day flows as smoothly as a freshly popped bottle of bubbly!
"Zoe & Damara were fun, friendly, and easily blended in with everyone. I swear every guest at my wedding made it a point to let me know how kind, fun, and awesome my photographers were. Love love love!!"
-Lisa & Alex
MEET ZOE
PHOTOGRAPHER, CREATIVE DIRECTOR, wife and dog mom
I married my soulmate, Jonathan, at the historic Fountain of Youth, because we always feel like no time has passed when we're laughing together. Many years, adventures, and a doggy-adoption later, our house is filled with love, laugher, sweet smelling wine corks, and camera gear that is ready to capture any moment.
We keep an endless pile of shoes by our front door because we never know if we are going to a fine dining restaurant downtown, make a day trip to Universal, take a morning beach trip, or visit Myakka State Park to see the tree tops.
I make detailed timelines, but wedding photography taught me to embrace ambiguity. I have learned to love each moment as it happens and always find a way to get the perfect shot, even if it means conquering my fear of heights or running to get another angle that my early years of softball prepared me for.
Wedding days are always full of fun moments with my couples who I’ve gotten to know closely, and my best friend who went from my bridesmaid to photography business partner!
I’m from a small town, Champaign, Illinois but I have a love for busy cities. I enjoy sitting in the sun and on weekdays, I have to stop myself from making too many trips to antique shops.
I believe in building strong relationships with people of all walks of life, making a positive impact where I go, and that marriages should be as joyful as wedding days.
I'm your new midwest bestie who works every day to be the best wife, dog mom, and wedding photographer.
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MEET DAMARA
PHOTOGRAPHER, PARTY CHIEF, wife and mother
I've been holding the hands of my husband, Alberto, ever since we walked the halls in high school 18 years ago.
If being a mom of two boys, two dogs, one cat, and one ferret has taught me anything, it's that there is never too much love to go around, and I am able to thrive in even the most chaotic environments!
As the "corkier" half of Popping Champaign that is fluent in two languages (thanks to my Cuban parents!), I am guaranteed to be able to make anyone laugh.
Being born in Miami, I have a strong love for music, and growing up dancing has given me the stamina I need to simultaneously dance my heart out on your dance floor without missing any moments!
If given the opportunity, I will always eat breakfast food with a mimosa at any time of day, although enjoying a sweet slice of wedding cake or a pink Cumbl Sugar Cookie is a close second.
I'm your new best friend who will always help you get your celebration started and will be hyping you up from the time we step foot into your bridal sweet to your sparkling send off.
ABOUT YOU
It's important for your wedding to be authentic to you.
You want your wedding to be elegant, yet lively and fun!
You want your story to be shared for generations.
You can't wait to get married, regardless of whether you're in front of 2 people or 200!
Is this you? Let's connect!
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We're thrilled that you've found us, and we can't wait to be a part of your celebration! We are here to make your special day even more extraordinary, so complete our short form to see how we can bring an extra POP to your celebration. Let's become friends while we create and document some unforgettable memories for you to cherish. Cheers! - Zoe & Damara
"Zoe and Damara were not only professional, but they were so friendly and easy to work with. I especially loved their personalities and how down to earth they both were."
-Sarah & Tim
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Popping Champaign Photography
Zoe & Damara, Wedding Photographers based out of Sarasota Florida
Zoe and Damara are award winning wedding photographers based in Southwest Florida. We specialize in a perfect blend of posed and candid wedding photography for couples in search of dreamy, joyful, and ageless images.
Florida locations we frequently serve: Sarasota, Bradenton, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Lakeland, Tampa, Venice, Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Naples, Marco Island.