About

Linda and Olyn Long founded Long’s Photography in 2004 with a vision and a drive to create wedding images that were not only creative and unique, but that captured the wedding day and all its emotions. Having been avid amateur photographers and newlyweds, they came to the table with an artistic style and keen attention to detail.

After much experimentation, Linda and Olyn created their own technique of “relaxed portraiture” which combines photojournalism and documentary coverage with more formal portraiture techniques. The result is images designed to make the subjects look their best, while capturing the winks, funny faces, passionate glances, excitement and joy that is a couple on their wedding day. Long’s Photography set itself apart by letting the personalities and love of their couples shine through in their images.

What started as a part-time weekend business quickly grew to be a full-time enterprise. Linda handles much of the artistic side of the business including image editing, album design and marketing. Olyn handles most of the day to day operations of the studio– from order sessions to print orders and client relations. Both Linda and Olyn are behind the camera on a daily basis– from portrait sessions to weddings they each bring a unique style and vision that makes Long’s Photography so different.

The portrait side of Long’s Photography took a very personal turn in 2006 when Linda and Olyn welcomed their first son into the world. As new parents, a new window of ideas opened and Long’s Photography launched their first studio space. Photographing children is not only rewarding, but it is also heartwarming. From infants to seniors, Linda and Olyn work to preserve moments in time that both children and parents can treasure.

In 2009, Long’s Photography took another leap forward, opening their first stand-alone studio at 702 W. Tharpe St. Expanding the business physically opened a world of new opportunities both in the studio and outside. The additional space has meant more creativity, different lighting opportunities and a location that was more accessible to clients.

Now with two little boys, Olyn and Linda have a true understanding of the value of family portraiture. Each moment is one you will never have again and through the art of photography, those memories can forever be preserved. Today, Linda and Olyn photograph 20 weddings each year and work with scores of Tallahassee families to create enduring memories. Though a lot has changed in the past seven years, their dedication to their clients and commitment to creating one-of-a-kind images has never waivered.

Long’s Photography was awarded the 2009 and 2010 Tally Award as “Tallahassee’s Best Photographer”. Linda earned the 2009 Tallahassee Photographer of the Year Award and Olyn earned the 2010 Tallahassee Photographer of the Year Award from the Tallahassee Professional Photographers’ Guild. Long’s Photography is a member of the Professional Photographers of America, Florida Professional Photographers, Wedding and Portrait Photographers International, the Tallahassee Association of Wedding Professionals and the Tallahassee Professional Photographers Guild. Dedicated to the Tallahassee community, Long’s Photography works with dozens of local charities to assist in fundraising, building awareness and giving back to the Capital City.