Michael and Rebecca Zoumberos are the owners of the acclaimed photography studio Limelight Photography, located in Tampa, Florida and covering events worldwide. Specializing in wedding photography, Limelight averages 120 sessions annually.
In the three years since its inception, Limelight Photography has grown to rank among the elite photography studios in the area, experiencing gross sales in the half-million dollar range and expanding its staff to include a full-time studio manager, an album designer and two teams of associate photographers. Their work has been featured in publications such as Brides Florida, Best of The Knot 2009, The Knot Florida, Florida Gulf Coast Weddings, Professional Photographer, SRQ, and www.trashthedress.com.
Limelight's remarkable growth has landed them on the preferred vendor lists of such prestigious venues as The Ritz Carlton Sarasota, The Renaissance Vinoy, The Don Cesar, The Powel Crosley Estate and the Ringling Mansion at the Ca d'Zan. Limelight has also been featured on the national TV show Get Married and on the Grace Ormonde Platinum List.
About Rebecca:
With a B.S. in Advertising from the University of Florida and a M.F.A. in Graphic Design from Academy of Art University in San Francisco, Rebecca�s creative roots run deep. Before deciding to focus solely on photography, Rebecca spent a year as a Social Catering Sales Manager with Hilton. This experience exposed her to the world of event planning and organization and to the importance of capturing the intricate details of these events. She also spent a year as a Designer and Director of Marketing at a photography studio in Safety Harbor, FL, where her passion for photography was ignited. Now, Rebecca is not only the owner, but she is also Limelight�s lead photographer, album designer, editor and business strategist.
About Michael:
A love for sports led Michael to St. Leo University where he earned a B.S. in Secondary Physical Education. Specializing in sports-specific fitness, Michael has trained world-class athletes including tennis players James Blake, Martina Hingis, and Jennifer Capriati, as well as New York Yankees pitcher Roger Clemens, and NHL Hall of Famer Peter Svoboda. Michael�s positive energy and determination can be felt not only in the arena, but also among the Limelight team. His enthusiasm is contagious, which makes him the perfect person to handle new client sales and organizational structuring. He also completes the husband and wife team by working alongside Rebecca at wedding shoots, where he showcases his eye for design and creativity.
Together, Rebecca and Michael have been guest speakers on a national panel for Successful Studio Management Services, and have been featured at Share the Knowledge at PPA's Imaging USA 2009 and on iUSA TV.
Limelight Photography is a member of PPA, SMS, and Master Minds, and has been featured in association with Studio Management Services (an affiliate of PPA), SuccessWare and www.collages.net.
For more information, please visit us at www.stepintothelimelight.com