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Eivan's Photo & Video 
Rating: 4.9 (321 reviews)
Chicago, IL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,149

We offer a personalized experience backed up by more than 33+ years in business delivering high quality, creative photography and video on time and within your wedding budget. We are experts in photojournalism, offering couples an unmatched level of value for their wedding photography and video services.

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Eivan's Photo & Video was the perfect choice for our wedding photographer. From the very first interaction, their communication was prompt, clear, and professional. On the day of our wedding, they captured every moment - big and small - with an artistic and magical touch. The final photos exceeded our expectations and provided incredible value. Eivan's went the extra step to create truly special memories that we will cherish forever. We highly recommend them to any couple looking for a talented and dedicated photography team to make their wedding day unforgettable.
Kimberly S., a year ago
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George Street Photo and Video 
Rating: 4.9 (258 reviews)
Chicago, IL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,295
  • Offer

George Street Photo and Video has one story to tell: Yours. With over twenty years of experience, our award-winning team has been lucky to capture thousands of weddings for our couples across the United States. Specializing in both wedding photography and videography, we offer affordable and customizable packages starting at $1295 that are designed to suit your unique vision and budget. We even offer a fun style test to help us match you with a photographer that aligns with the vibe of your day.

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George Street Photo and Video was efficient and professional in their communication, primarily through email. The quality of their work and value was very good - the pictures they took came out amazing and perfectly captured the special moments of our wedding day. We were thrilled with the results and would highly recommend their services to other couples looking for talented and reliable wedding photographers.
Melissa & J., 9 months ago
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Original Weddings Photo & Video 
Rating: 4.9 (207 reviews)
Seattle, WA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,800

Original Weddings Photo & Video is a team of EMMY award winning storytellers. Our photography and videography packages are tailored to you, customizable and perfect for every wedding. We offer engagement photography, wedding photos, highlight films, wedding coverage and more.

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I 100% recommend using “Original Weddings” located in Texas. For 6 hours we payed well under 2,000 for light and airy style with others to choose from. Our photographer was so nice and friendly and helped us make our day comfortable. She was more than a photographer. We opted for our editing to take 4-12 weeks and at the 4 week mark we got our photos. Over 500 breathtaking photos were sent to us in our easy to use client portal. We can also send a guest link to our family members so they can download or print the photos they are in. Everyone was so helpful and the customer service from everyone we were in contact with was very impressive! Highly recommending to our friends as well.
Grace D., 4 months ago
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Timeless Texas 
Rating: 4.9 (146 reviews)
Arlington, TX
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,499

We are a local team of photographers and videographers across Texas who understand that your wedding day is a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of love, and we're here to ensure that every precious moment is cherished and captured in timeless beauty.

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From our first interaction with Timeless Texas, their communication was excellent, prompt, and lasted throughout our entire wedding planning process. On the day of our wedding, their attention to detail and expertise as photographers was evident in the stunning photos and video they captured. We are thrilled with the final results - our photos and video turned out beautifully, and we feel that the value we received for their services was truly five-star. We highly recommend Timeless Texas to any couples searching for talented, professional wedding photographers/videographers who will help make your special day even more memorable.
Kayla E., 6 months ago
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Ivory Grove 
Rating: 4.9 (112 reviews)
HARRISONVILLE, MO
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,700
  • Offer

We are a team of photographers, videographers, and event planners serving the state of Missouri! We specialize in capturing the genuine moments of authentic joy in each wedding we are a part of. Our priority is to treat every client the way we would like to be treated and to make this the easiest, most enjoyable part of your wedding. Nothing makes us happier than helping others create unforgettable memories, and we can't wait to do the same for you!

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Ivory Grove was so easy to work with from start to finish! They were in constant communication with us through out the whole process. And patiently answered all our questions. Not to mention, the photos and videos were fabulous! We received so many compliments and we got our wedding video and photos back in record time. Highly recommend!
Audrey R., 2 years ago
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Timeless Photo + Video 
Rating: 5.0 (107 reviews)
Washington, DC
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,499

At Timeless, we understand the importance of capturing the unique and beautiful moments of your special day. We guarantee that the photographs we deliver will be of the highest quality and will last a lifetime for you to cherish. We pride ourselves on providing personalized attention to each couple. And most importantly, we promise to be reliable, timely, and responsive throughout the entire process, giving you the peace of mind you need on your big day.

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From the moment we first spoke with Timeless Photo Video, we were impressed by their amazing communication and kind demeanor. They were so personable and funny, constantly cracking jokes to keep the mood light and upbeat throughout our wedding day. The quality of their work was simply beautiful - our wedding video is a treasure we've watched over and over, as they perfectly captured all the special moments. Timeless Photo Video went above and beyond to ensure our day was everything we dreamed of, and we're so grateful for their incredible service. We highly recommend them to any couple looking for talented, caring photographers and videographers.
Alanna, 9 months ago
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Timeless Carolinas 
Rating: 5.0 (98 reviews)
Charlotte, NC
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,499

We are a local team of photographers and videographers who understand that your wedding day is a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of love, and we're here to ensure that every precious moment is cherished and captured in timeless beauty. Memories should be Timeless. 🥂💍 We look forward to speaking with you! Visit us at timelesscarolinas . com.

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Timeless Carolinas was the second best decision made for my wedding day, first is deciding to marry my husband lol. They were easy to reach out to and talked to a real person. Their photographers and videographers are easy to reach and are amazing at the job. Our photographer Corey captured the most amazing photos of my husband and I and made us feel so confident in front of the camera. Matt, our videographer got wonderful shots and floated through grabbing the important moments. I will cherish our photos and video forever. I highly recommend them. Their prices are fair and they offer all aspects of capturing your special day! Their editing style is clean and classic. You will not go wrong booking with them
Callie W., 3 months ago
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Albany Capture Film & Photography Studios 
Rating: 5.0 (97 reviews)
Chicago, IL
  • Photojournalistic style

You're not just hiring a photographer—you're gaining a creative partner who’s with you from “yes” to “I do.” I’m Pedro, Creative Director of Albany Capture, and for over 12 years I’ve been documenting love stories through a style that blends photojournalism with fine art. Weddings are more than just events—they're a celebration of connection, and I’m passionate about preserving the real, fleeting moments that make your day unforgettable. To ensure we provide dedicated time and personalized recommendations for your wedding photography and videography needs, we now offer in-depth consultations for a nominal fee of $50.

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Albany Capture Film & Photography Studios provided us with an exceptional experience from start to finish. Their communication was efficient, professional, and mindful, putting us at ease the entire process. The photographer was experienced, helpful, patient, and kind, guiding us through the photo sessions with ease. They gave us beautiful pictures that we will cherish forever, capturing the special moments of our wedding day with such care and attention to detail. The professionalism and kindness of this team was impeccable, and we are beyond grateful for their contributions to making our day so memorable.
Nelle T., 24 days ago
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Once Like a Spark Wedding Co. 
Rating: 4.9 (89 reviews)
Atlanta, GA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,845

More than a decade ago, two sisters - knew there had to be a better way to allow talented photographers and videographers to focus on what they do best -- create gorgeous art -- while providing couples with better support in the planning process. Together, they created an all-inclusive, stress-free environment where couples can choose from talented local photographers and videographers and work with a small team of planning experts equipped and eager to make everything a success. With the pressure gone, you can truly enjoy your big day. Relax and rest assured that all the emotional and moments will be documented with unmatched quality.

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When my wife and I were planning our wedding, we were initially hesitant to book Once Like a Spark Wedding Co. since they were not a local company, and we didn't get to talk directly to the photographer or videographer until the day of the wedding. That being said, what sold us was their website/gallery, their professionalism when getting a quote, and that our venue vouched for them. OLAS' team's communication was responsive, quick, and thorough, putting us at ease. We had planning calls and surveys leading up the day of. Jasmine T did a stellar job setting us up to look our best, and she had her work cut out for her, because she was dealing with two brides, two dresses, and an outfit change! Jasmine was also great about following our instructions from the survey and planning meetings. For example, we had included pictures in front of a wall of donuts at the venue, but we later changed the wall of donuts to cannoli's and forgot to tell OLAS. Turns out the venue threw in the donut wall back in without telling us. Jasmine brought us to the wall, and it made for a great surprise and cute pictures. Jeremy did an amazing job on the videography and editing. Watching the highlight video made us cry because he really captured our best moments and those real smiles in the midst of the stress and hustle and bustle of the wedding day. OLAS gave us complimentary rush photos and video without us asking which was a 2-3 week was turn around. Despite our initial trepidation, we are so happy we booked OLAS. They went above and beyond to make our special day memorable for a lifetime. We are so grateful for their talent and highly recommend Once Like a Spark Wedding Co. to any couple looking for breathtaking photography and videography.
Miriam H., a year ago
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Duet Photography & Video 
Rating: 5.0 (87 reviews)
Westbury, NY
  • Photojournalistic style

Hi there! We're the team behind Duet Photography & Video. We're a collection of wedding photographers, filmmakers, designers, and editors. We each have our own story of how we've come to be a part of this incredibly field of wedding journalism. As individual as we are, we're all bound by the same love for our craft – the artistry of blending documentary journalism with stunning, creative vision. With over a thousand weddings under our collective belts, we've photographed and filmed weddings of every shape and size imaginable. We can't wait to document your wedding as well!

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11/10. Work with Duet. My wife and I got married in October 2025. We worked with Mike (lead photo), Paul (backup), and Hanel (point person / coordination). We also did an engagement shoot with Mike in NYC's Central Park in May '25. We also opted to have Duet run a photo booth at our wedding (recommend!). We were so lucky to work with Duet for a number of reasons: Communication - from the get-go, it was incredibly easy to work with Duet. Hanel is so on top of things and we were never waiting for an answer, in fact he was most often proactively reminding us of things and helping us think through things like day-of timing. If you haven't yet planned your wedding, responsiveness and trustworthiness in a vendor are huge pros. The photography itself - we consistently love the shots Duet has taken of us and our loved ones. I don't know much about photography, but we love the style, framing, and whatever finishing touches they use. Photos feel highly professional without crossing over into over-touched or too artsy. My wife and I were worried about where we would take photos on the day-of, to the point we were touring around near the venue and greater Brooklyn to find scenic spots. In the end, it rained for much of our wedding day, and we didn't have time to detour anyway - no problem, of course, because Mike and Paul made very ordinary backgrounds look wonderful with their photo magic, and were creative with shooting indoors and under umbrellas to make sure we still got a great first look and pre-wedding shots. Comfortability - we were really comfortable working with Mike. As mentioned, we did a post-engagement shoot in the park, more so to gain familiarity with Mike than for the pictures themselves (though they turned out great!). My wife and I are low key and I know I commonly feel uncomfortable having my photo taken. This was not an issue at all with Duet. Mike knew how to match our vibe and was never pushy - this was huge. Conservative approach - I don't fully understand the mechanics behind it, but my understanding is that Duet backs up every photo they take as it's taken so that there is an extra copy in case of emergency. They also do a lot of self-lighting for shots, which meant that while our venue of course mattered, and looked great anyway, they could have really made anything look nice with their lighting work. Pricing / value - while not the most important consideration, we felt Duet delivered a ton of value at a very reasonable price. Getting married in NYC is never going to be cheap, but we feel like we got the absolute best value for our money.
Zack K., 4 months ago
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Jason Rhee Photography, LLC. 
Rating: 5.0 (75 reviews)
Northvale, NJ
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,200

Jason Rhee Photography is a wedding photography company based in Northvale, New Jersey. Jason’s 20 years of experience combined with his attentiveness toward his clients results in photos that reflect the true essence of each couple. He believes that encouraging a lighthearted atmosphere during your photoshoot is the best way to capture all of those natural and romantic moments. This photographer covers the New Jersey and New York tri-state areas.

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We are beyond happy with the work Jason did for us. Every single person who sees our photos says the same thing: “Your pictures are absolutely beautiful.” Jason captured every moment perfectly, with so much emotion and detail. His talent truly shows in every shot, and we couldn’t be more grateful. I would 100% recommend him to anyone looking for an amazing photographer.
Roma A., 4 months ago
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MyStache Photo 
Rating: 5.0 (75 reviews)
Camano Island, WA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,500

If you are looking for the perfect wedding day 3rd wheel bestie - you have found your girl. PNW Based Photographer located on Camano Island, WA. I am a Military wife and mother of two kiddos. I have been in business for 14 years, and have photographed weddings for over 10 years now. I am a Photographer that is in love with true honest emotional love; the silly faces, the bad jokes, the awkward moments.

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Working with Lauren was truly such a special experience for our family. She has a way of making you feel completely at ease, even if you’re not used to being in front of a camera. The patience and kindness she showed, especially toward our 16 month old, who is easily distracted and constantly on the move, meant so much. She didn’t rush him or force anything. She just naturally connected with him until the sweetest moments started happening on their own. When we received our gallery, I was honestly blown away. She captured tiny expressions and little moments I didn’t even realize were happening. These are photos we’ll cherish for a lifetime, not just portraits but memories frozen in the most beautiful way. If you’re looking for someone who is talented, thoughtful, and genuinely invested in giving you meaningful photos, I couldn’t recommend her more. She’s everything you’d hope for in a photographer.
Hayley B., 4 months ago
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The Talented Photographer - Award Winning Photography. 
Rating: 5.0 (73 reviews)
New York, NY
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,995
  • Offer

Hello! We are Christian and Ana. We have put together the best wedding photo & video team in America. Don't take our word for it, see it for yourself on our website. Whether you are camera shy or not, you will get beautiful photos with us. That's why couples are raving about us: we get beautiful photos out of EVERY SINGLE WEDDING!

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The Talented Photographer was an absolute dream to work with for our wedding. From the very first interaction, Alec's communication style was fun, professional, and incredibly personable. He had a true passion for his craft that shone through in every interaction. The quality of Alec's work was absolutely stunning - we got a wonderful variety of candids, formal shots, and editorial-style pictures that captured all the special moments of our day. Alec has an incredible eye for the right shots, and the final photos are absolutely gorgeous. Despite a complicated location schedule that I was worried about, Alec made the whole day seamless, traveling to over 4 different spots to ensure we got all the groupings and special shots we wanted. Alec truly went above and beyond, and we had such a great time working with him. I'm obsessed with the pictures and would give him an 11/10 rating!
Michelle M., a year ago
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Ergin Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (70 reviews)
Watertown, MA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,000

Hi, I’m Ergin — a Boston-based wedding photographer with a passion for turning moments into timeless memories. My approach blends modern elegance with natural storytelling. I focus on capturing genuine emotions, real connections, and all the little in-between moments that make your day unforgettable. With experience photographing weddings across Boston and New England, I strive to create a calm and enjoyable experience for every couple I work with. Whether you’re planning a grand celebration or a small, intimate gathering, I’m here to capture your story in the most authentic and beautiful way. Let’s create something timeless together.

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Ergin was absolutely fantastic to work with on my surprise proposal. It was clear early on that Ergin is an expert when it comes to organizing, setup and capturing the moment. He is thorough, detail oriented, and I felt confident from our first messages that I could trust him to come through. He has a very positive light hearted energy that was perfect for the moment. Ergin captured the moment but gave us photos we will have for the rest of our life. I had reached out to a few photographers, but immediately felt lucky that I ended up going with Ergin .
Matthew G., a year ago
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Tomi Photopositive 
Rating: 5.0 (69 reviews)
Denver, CO
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500

Hello, I'm Tomi, a Wedding Photographer with over 500+ weddings under my belt. I live in Broomfield, Colorado with my amazing wife and my dog Teddy. I capture authentic, creative and emotionally driven wedding moments. My photography style has a mixture of unique candid photos combined with some traditionally posed shots, all edited with the more warm and true-to-life color editing style.

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Tomi is a delight to work with. He takes time to know you and he cares to get every detail that its important to you. He has excellent communication skills, and an incredible vision for storytelling. He is direct, absolutely positive, and he creates magic through his images. I’m so glad we found Tomi, because of him we have so many beautiful and incredibly meaningful shots from our wedding. I would recommend him 1000% to anyone looking to capture their special day.
Bessye E., a year ago
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Ashley Kristine Photo 
Rating: 5.0 (66 reviews)
Windsor, CO
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,200

I am a wedding and elopement photographer based out of Northern Colorado and Western Washington. In my free time I hike, eat lots of food and play with cat & dog. I find photography to be an amazing creative outlet and love using it as a way to connect with some amazing people.

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Ashley was the best photographer we could have ever asked for. I knew from our engagement session that she was a perfect fit and that I would have no worries about her on our wedding day. She is the best at making everyone feel super comfortable for photos and I am obsessed with how our photos turned out. I will absolutely be using her for any future photos!
Amanda & C., a year ago
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Covenant Pictures 
Rating: 5.0 (64 reviews)
Houston, TX
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,295

Specializing in weddings and engagements since 2011, Melvin started his wedding photography career in Los Angeles – California. Now, based in Houston – Texas, Melvin captures the heart and soul of photography and he offers stunning pictures that will leave you breathless. Melvin works not only with professionalism but with a friendly attitude that makes each photo session personalized. With over 300 weddings under his belt, his skills are sharpened so that no special moment is missed.

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Covenant Pictures is AMAZING! From the first day we hired Melvin, he was always quick to respond to emails or texts! Melvin keeps you very informed and is very knowledgeable and passionate about his work! On our wedding day, he made us feel so comfortable. He had our whole bridal party laughing and having fun! At the end of the evening, he stole us away for about 10-15 minutes to do a sunset shoot and the photos turned out beautiful!!! We received our photos within a month of our wedding! The photos are STUNNING! Honestly, we could not ask for a better photographer to shoot our wedding! We appreciate and thank you Melvin!!
Emily M., a month ago
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Holly D Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (62 reviews)
Napa, CA
  • Editorial style

I know you’re sitting there looking through a list of photographers & wondering which one should I choose?! I know how you feel! You’re trying to see which one will capture the most beautiful photos, which one will best fit your personality, will they be able to capture those candid memories, & of course, will they fit in my budget?

Holly has been FANTASTIC to work with for our wedding! From meeting her in person in advance of our big day to the day of to all the post wedding details, it has been a pleasure working with her! What made us love Holly so much? Her skills with a camera. The photos are absolutely beautiful and she got us posed and took photos in no time at all. It didn't feel like an exhausting chore to get all our posed photos for the wedding, it was so much fun instead! Her personality. You spend a lot of time with your wedding photographer on the big day and we love hanging out with Holly. My husband and I want to hang out with her more! Her professionalism. She was always responsive, consistent, on time... Holly went above and beyond, when we ran late on our timeline and asked her to stay an extra hour, she was able to with no questions asked. She just made me feel so at ease on a very stressful, but fun, day.
Lisa N., a month ago
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VIDART 
Rating: 5.0 (59 reviews)
Monona, WI
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $500

VIDART's chief photographer studied at Columbia for film and U of I for foreign languages and philosophy, and went to Loyola for graduate studies. He worked at Lyric Opera of Chicago filming operas before joining VIDART. He is the author of the college textbook Cinematography 101, and has worked with John de Lancie (Q in Star Trek: TNG) on the science documentary The Reality of Time. Michael has also worked on the sets of over a dozen other feature films. He has handled the photography and videography for several thousand weddings and events, including work for clients such as Microsoft, Amazon, Macy’s, Sysco and more.

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VIDART is the real deal. They didn’t miss a thing. From the ring exchange to my grandma busting a move at the reception, everything was captured. Our wedding album is priceless.
Ryan C., 6 days ago
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Joshua Fernandez Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (57 reviews)
Columbia, MD
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,500

Hi. I’m Josh. Our work is based in Washington, DC, often in San Francisco and we’re happy to travel. The best photographs are simple, unobtrusive, and spontaneous. Memory fills in the gaps - this is how authentic photography captivates us. We've always sought to remember things exactly how they happened - how we felt. The goal is to unobtrusively document your day through artful frames. I'm a firm believer there is no single best photographer anywhere in the world - but there are artist the align with your vision. Please look us up on Google (Joshua Fernandez Photography) and see how past clients describe their experience with us. :)

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Joshua Fernandez Photography delivered an exceptional corporate photography experience that exceeded all expectations. His talent shines through in both formal headshots and candid moments, capturing not just images but the genuine spirit of our team. His personable approach put everyone at ease, resulting in natural and authentic photographs. Whether shooting corporate headshots, team photos, or capturing our staff during meetings and daily operations, Joshua demonstrated outstanding professionalism and attention to detail. What truly sets Joshua apart is his ability to reveal the authentic beauty in everyday workplace moments. The impromptu photos in various settings showcase our team's personality and dynamics in a way that feels both professional and wonderfully natural. Working with Joshua was a pleasure from start to finish. His expertise, professionalism, and artistic eye make him the perfect choice for corporate photography needs. Highly recommend!
John K., a year ago
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Alena Kostromia Photography & Video 
Rating: 5.0 (57 reviews)
New York, NY
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,000

Send inquiry via my web kostromina. co As a wedding photographer and videographer serving New York and New Jersey, my team and I are dedicated to creating authentic, timeless, and emotionally rich visuals that tell the story of your special day. With over 11 years of experience in the industry, we've developed a keen eye for capturing the natural nuances, energy, and relationships that make each wedding unique. Our style combines wedding photojournalism with fine art and fashion photography. We focus on guiding rather than posing, allowing your photos to reflect the genuine essence and emotion of your celebration.

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As a very formal venue, having a professional and talented photographer was crucial, and Kostromina Production exceeded our expectations. We loved working with Alena, she made us feel so comfortable and confident, and the photos they captured were truly stunning. Alena and her team were fun, knew exactly what to say to put us at ease, and were incredibly responsive. Their communication style made the whole process seamless. The quality of their work was amazing - they had a great eye for detail, knew exactly how to set up the perfect lighting and pose everyone, and kept us on track with the timeline so we could enjoy our special day.
Leyla R., 2 years ago
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Christy Clark Photography, LLC. 
Rating: 5.0 (56 reviews)
Hialeah, FL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,450

We’re Christy Clark Photography - a husband-and-wife team specializing in documentary-style wedding photography across Florida (and beyond). Our style is all about real moments, not forced poses: the belly laughs, happy tears, wild dance moves, and quiet glances no one else notices. With over a decade of experience, we know when to blend into the background and when to step in with just the right direction. Couples choose us for galleries that feel like the day - full of personality, connection, and memories you’ll relive for a lifetime.

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I don’t even know where to begin! From the moment we met Christy and Alex, we instantly knew they were going to be our wedding photographers. Their booth at the wedding expo immediately caught our eye, and we fell in love with their work — but once we met them in person, that completely confirmed that we needed them for our big day! From their amazing personalities to their professionalism, we know that anyone who meets them will love them just as much as we do. We’ve already recommended them to so many couples and will continue to do so forever! Christy and Alex are truly beyond amazing, and their photos speak for themselves. We feel so blessed to have met them, and we know that anyone who works with them will feel the exact same way!
Leo & J., 5 months ago
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Miami Photographers Villas Channel 
Rating: 5.0 (56 reviews)
MIAMI, FL
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $800
  • Offer

Miami’s top-rated photographers Villas Channel Photography has 800+ five-star Google reviews and award-winning expertise. I’m José—filmmaker & photographer—partnered with Cynthia, photographer, along with our talented team; we deliver high-quality, authentic imagery. Our signature lifestyle-documentary style delivers timeless, magazine-worthy images from sunrise to sunset. With 20+ years of experience, we specialize in weddings, engagements, and elopements. Our work has taken us to exotic destination weddings in Rio de Janeiro, Puerto Rico, and Spain, and we've had the privilege of collaborating with Mercedes-Benz, Ocean Drive Magazine.

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Our sunrise beach wedding photoshoot with Miami Photographer Villas Channel was absolutely perfect and dreamy! Jose and Cynthia captured the soft morning light in the most magical way — every photo feels timeless and full of emotion. Their documentary style made everything feel so natural, yet the portraits look straight out of a magazine. They were incredibly professional, organized, and kind from start to finish, guiding us with gentle direction while keeping the experience relaxed and fun. Truly the best team we could have chosen — our photos are beyond beautiful!
Maria V., 6 months ago
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Joy Photo and Video 
Rating: 4.9 (56 reviews)
El Dorado Hills, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,400

Joy Photo and Video is a nationally recognized, award-winning, and family-owned wedding photography and videography company trusted by thousands of couples throughout the US to provide great quality photo and video at an affordable price. We are family-focused, purpose-driven, service-minded, and guided by integrity and kindness. Our purpose is to strengthen and unite families, honor their values, and preserve their legacy for generations through meaningful photography and videography.

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Joy Photo and Video were the perfect choice for our wedding photography and videography. From our very first interaction, their communication was consistently clear and responsive, putting us at ease throughout the planning process. On the day of the wedding, the photographer made sure we stayed on schedule and was open to trying fun different poses, capturing all the special moments we'll cherish forever. The final photos and video footage were of incredibly high quality, beautifully showcasing the love and joy of our special day. We would highly recommend Joy Photo and Video to any couple looking for skilled, professional, and personable wedding vendors.
Hania E., a year ago
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Nova Photos 
Rating: 5.0 (54 reviews)
Chicago, IL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $895

Nova Photos is a wedding photography, videography, and photo booth studio in Chicago, IL. We're a multicultural, multilingual, LGBTQ-friendly, photographer/employee-owned studio dedicated to documenting the most memorable moments of your wedding day! Collectively, we have captured over 10,000 weddings. At Nova Photos, we work with our clients every step of the way. The team provides comprehensive support with planning locations, setting up permits, and creating a timeline that works for them and their other vendors. Every couple deserves more than just memories; they deserve a timeless keepsake that captures the essence of their love story!

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Michelle was amazing and extremely patient while capturing photos on our special day. All the photos taken were very nice . The detailing in the photos look very professional and we can’t express how much we loved the photos . She made sure to accommodate majority of our families to be included in the photos which meant a lot to us. So once thanks so much for the amazing photos Michelle we can’t to show everyone the outstanding job you did and will be recommending Nova photos and Michelle to our friends and family.
Gerdlyn R., 10 months ago
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Scarlet Oak Studio 
Rating: 5.0 (54 reviews)
Provo, UT
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,900

We are a small studio dedicated to reliably capturing those moments that matter most. We're big believers that everyone deserves capture they'd enjoy for a lifetime. So whether photo, video, or both we always give the kind of capture only a team can give.

Awarded Best of Zola
We went with scarlet oak because it was recommended by our wedding planner and we are so thrilled we did! We had an initial consult call before booking them and knew that we were aligned. They were so attentive and thoughtful with us leading up to the events. They brought such amazing energy to our welcome party and wedding - our guests are still commenting on how much they were hyping everyone up! We wanted our photos to reflect the celebration, joy, and excitement of the day, and this is exactly what we got! Not to mention the videos!! We have watched our highlight video every day since we got it - it perfectly captures the emotions and love and our favorite moments from the day!
Sara E., 5 months ago
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Reflections Media Pennsylvania 
Rating: 5.0 (53 reviews)
Philadelphia, PA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $800
  • Offer

Based in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia PA, Reflections Media Pennsylvania is a collective of photographers, videographers, & content creators who capture weddings and events. They cover all of PA, NJ, & DE. They love creating images that are trendy while still standing the test of time. For each couple, these professionals aim to provide affordable services, high standards of customer care, and stunning photographs and videos to treasure for a lifetime. Our deposit is 20% down to book and the remaining balance can be broken down into 3-4 increments.

Awarded Best of Zola
We got married on August 2025, and had the pleasure of working with Aimee Tursky. Prior to our wedding, we spoke on the phone regarding what we wanted (photo ideas) - under the veil, bubbles, a VERY specific group shot, and a game day photo. Aimee DELIVERED. She exceeded all of our expectations, and we are still receiving compliments on our photos, including statements about how they are "Bridal Magazine" worthy. Reflections Media made the booking process easy, and Danielle was available through every step for any questions or concerns. My husband and I couldn't recommend Reflections Media PA, and Aimee enough. We are so pleased on how our photos turned out. I'd also like to add it took about 3 weeks for us to get our edited photos back.
Nicole M., 4 months ago
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Justin Kunimoto Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (53 reviews)
ELLICOTT CITY, MD
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,200

First and foremost, congratulations! This is an exciting time! Before I begin with all the details, I would like to do away with the formalities and keep it light. Technically speaking, I’m a photographer, but honestly, since establishing my business in 2014, I would consider myself a teammate through this process. I’ve really enjoyed getting to know couples, their families, their stories, and at the end of the day, becoming a good friend. If this vibes with you, we are off to a good start :) Answering questions, transparency in communication, and prompt responses are important to me and I hope that everything I share resonates.

Awarded Best of Zola
Justin was amazing to work with from beginning to end. He was responsive to our emails and was quick to set up a virtual meeting so that we could both meet and get to know each other. We could tell he understood our vision from the get go. During our micro wedding photoshoot, he arrived early and did a full scan of the location to make sure we got the most optimal lighting and angle. This was the first time my husband and I ever took photos together so Justin's jokes and guidance really helped us. He made us feel so comfortable during the photoshoot which showed in the final results; we have so many candid photos that we love! I would totally recommend him to anyone that is looking for a hard working and fun photographer!
Julie D., 2 years ago

About wedding photographers

How much does a wedding photographer cost?

Wedding photographers early in their careers can cost as little as $1,500. Super experienced photographers, as seen in magazines like Vogue and Vanity Fair, can cost upwards of $30,000. The range is wide, but, in general, you can expect to spend around 10% of your budget on wedding photography. Rates also vary based on wedding length, the services you want, and location. A photographer based in an area with a lower cost of living, for example, will be less than one based in New York or San Francisco.

How much should we tip our wedding photographer?

A good rule of thumb is to tip 10% of their rate, or at least $100. If they’re bringing second photographers or assistants, an additional $50 to $75 per person is an appropriate and nice gesture.

What questions should we ask wedding photographers?

Aside from logistical questions about packages, pricing, and availability, it’s also important to use your conversation to get a sense of their personality. This person will be with you and your loved ones every step of your wedding day, including, if you want, in the dressing room! It’s very important that you and your partner both feel comfortable with them and their working style. Talk about your venue, how you want to feel when you look at your photos, and which photos from their portfolio you like best.