The Best Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in Columbia, SC

The Best Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in Columbia, SC

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Carson Lillard Photography 

5.0

Columbia, SC
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000

Hi, I’m Carson, and I’m based in Columbia, SC! I have been photographing weddings and elopements for over seven years across the country. I recently moved to South Carolina from California, where I lived in Yosemite National Park. While my primary focus is wedding photography, I am also a biologist, which brought me to this beautiful state. I love expressing my creative side through photography and witnessing the joy it brings to my clients. I specialize in a blend of editorial and documentary-style photography. I aim to capture natural moments as the day unfolds, but I’m also happy to give gentle guidance when needed.

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Carson was fantastic and so professional! She was great with communication before, during, and after our wedding. She did a great job helping us coordinate photos. The photos themselves are well shot and well edited
Tori T., 14 days ago
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Samantha & Brady Creative 

5.0

Columbia, SC
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,550

We’re Samantha and Brady, a husband and wife photography team based in Columbia, South Carolina. Our love for capturing special moments goes beyond just work; it’s a passion we share in every aspect of our lives. As a couple who DIYed our wedding in Gatlinburg, TN, we understand just how much the little details and careful planning mean to you. That’s why we’re committed to bringing your vision to life, capturing the moments that matter most.

Sam and Brady are the BEST photographers we could have hoped for. We loved their photography style and had so much fun during both the engagement session and on our wedding day! They were great to work with! Always timely with communicating with us, took the time to help us create a well-thought-out timeline, accommodated some extra requests for family photos, and kept us well within time for my husband and I to get some extra fun photos of just the two of us after the ceremony. The sneak peaks we received are just incredible, and we are so excited to see the full gallery. I cannot recommend Sam and Brady enough to anyone else needing a wedding photography team!
Allison C., a month ago
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Stabor Studios 

5.0

Columbia, SC
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000

Stabor is for the romantics looking to document their story! In 2021, I stepped way from being a journalist to create Stabor Studios- a place where I could love people deeply, and serve them in the various seasons of their lives, just as they are. Stabor is the observer and storyteller of your wedding day-so get ready for a photography experience that is all about making you feel comfortable, known, and ultimately capturing the real you. & more than that, you’ll gain a friend and resident hype-gal who will be cheering you on (quite literally!)

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Shayla took amazing photos! I normally hate getting my picture taken but Shayla not only made it fun but also knew how to help me find my confidence. We had more of a "halloween" wedding and Shayla was all for it. We will use Shayla again for family photos when that time comes. We highly recommend Shayla. She communicated from the time we decided to have her as our photographer and even after our wedding day. She went over and beyond for our wedding. She even helped me prior to our big day.
Kylie and B., a year ago
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Lacie Richards Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Columbia, SC

We are a married team based in South Carolina.We love working together and feel blessed that we are able to spend time together. We work together as a team to provide you with the best possible work and give you a unique experience that you couldn't have with your average photographer or videographer.We remember the excitement of getting married and we totally understand the ins and outs of everything that goes along with the big day!

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Seriously, you can stop your search for a wedding photographer here! Lacie was so fun and easy to work with - she provided direction well and made my camera-shy husband feel comfortable. Lacie truly takes the time to get to know you and your vibe to create portraits that feel so you and so special all at the same time. We feel lucky to have had the chance to work with her for our wedding!
Zakiya J., 3 years ago
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Silver and Chalk Images 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Columbia, SC
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Hey, there! Welcome to my little world... I'm Adam, a Columbia, South Carolina based couples and intimate wedding photographer. I'm crazy about what I do and love being creative on the daily. Whether I'm a third wheel on your wedding day, creating images for your engagement session or just swapping stories over coffee, I'm doing it with a passion and pouring my heart into our time together.

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Adam captured our wedding and I’m sure everyone says this, but I really was blown away. He was so incredibly easy to work with. He managed to capture natural, authentic moments and images that just can’t be replicated. I knew from our first meeting with him that I wanted him to be our photographer because he was so easy to be around, and I just felt so comfortable. I’m so grateful for his talents and that we have the most amazing gallery to cherish forever! Thank you, Adam!
Keith and S., a year ago
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Eivan's Photo & Video 

4.9

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,149
  • Serves Columbia, SC

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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I highly recommend this company to take photos at your wedding! We loved our photographer Percy. He was incredible, and so helpful. He came with several cameras and valued all of our ideas, and when we became stumped he offered ideas for us to try as well. He was very professional, kind, caring, and always on top of the game taking photos. Towards the end of our night he started to put the camera away and brought it back out to catch a few final moments. He was on top of responding to all questions before, during, and after. He took photos of me and my husband before the ceremony and got some wonderful shots (it was a 95 outside wedding so this was much appreciated because we all had some sweat on our faces). But before we got Percy and our booking process with eivans it was super simple, and just an overall great experience.
Julia K., 5 months ago
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Once Like a Spark Wedding Co. 

4.9

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,845
  • Serves Columbia, SC

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.

Our photographer was so laid back and made us feel very comfortable - we love that in our photos she made us look like movie stars! There was great communication with the team, and we wouldn’t change anything. We 10/10 recommend the OLAS team!
Devin P., 21 days ago
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Portraits By Sean 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Columbia, SC



I present fun, elegant, and exciting Wedding Photography for my clients. My style is photojournalistic; I feel it's the most effective way to tell a story. After all, there is so much happening on a wedding day. Between the ceremony, dancing, and endless extravaganzas, the most memorable moments will naturally occur.  My goal is to capture the emotions and memories of your day through my lens. These recollections are your forever keepsakes, a chapter of your life's story. Every image accounts for those who were by your side, delighted for you, and the next step in your journey. I appreciate you for giving me a few moments of your time.t

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From our first interaction, Sean and his team at Portraits By Sean were prompt, personable, and clear in their communication. Their exceptional, professional, and quick work captured the essence of our special day perfectly. Sean was laid back and brought great energy to our wedding, seamlessly capturing all the important moments without ever being intrusive. We had nothing but a positive and truly exceptional experience working with Sean from start to finish. Not only were our photos top-notch, but he took the time to get to know us as a couple and was able to beautifully document all the candid, unscripted moments that made our wedding day so memorable. I'd give Sean 10 stars if I could!
Amber S., 2 months ago
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Heather Christine Photo + Film 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,950
  • Serves Columbia, SC
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Hiii! I'm Heather Schoolcraft - owner & CEO! I'm a small town gal from WV who LOVES traveling and pops of color. I've designed my entire company around creating authentic + magical love stories. I have an associate team specifically trained to go and take on more couples! The only thing that's different on your wedding day is you see a different face! On your wedding day, our goal is to make you feel comfortable in front of the camera, and to focus on the raw + real moments on your day. Don't settle for less because you have to. Let ME help you get the photos + video that you've always dreamed of.

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You know when you meet someone and it feels like you've been friends forever? That's Heather for you! Heather is fun, kind, warm, and will be your ultimate hype girl! Aside from being an awesome human, Heather is a talented photographer. Don't know how to pose and feel super awkward in front of a camera like me? No worries, Heather's got you! She'll direct you on how to stand, how to put your hands, how your face should look, give you hot tips... all of it! She also has a sharp eye for beautiful landscapes. You're in good hands and will have cute photos, I promise. In addition to Heather, we were lucky enough to work with her videographer, Andrew, and another shooter from her team. The entire HCP team was so fun to work with you and will put you right at ease. I've gotten to do 3 shoots with Heather to date and am incredibly pleased with how our photos have come out. In fact, I haven't even gotten the final album for our wedding yet (just previews) and i'm STILL impressed! If you have the opportunity to work with this team, take it. I couldn't recommend them enough.
Phi B., 5 months ago
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Ledd Lens LLC, Photo and Film 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Columbia, SC

We are team of traveling wedding photographers and videographers. For 2024, we have 90+ weddings booked in 29 different states. Our shooting style is photojournalistic, natural, CINEMATIC to traditional. Our editing and style depends. Very easygoing and flexible depending on the client's preference. Our team is dedicated in delivering memories.

We are beyond thrilled with the photos and video from our wedding, thanks to Ledd! Ledd and his partner captured every special moment beautifully! His good sense of humor kept us relaxed and laughing, which made the experience even more enjoyable! The quality of his work exceeded our expectations—each shot was stunning, and the video perfectly captured the emotion of our day. From the beginning, Ledd was professional, attentive, and made the entire process easy and enjoyable. We highly recommend him to anyone looking to preserve their special day with amazing photography and videography! Thank you, Ledd, for making our wedding day unforgettable!
Jessica M., 4 months ago
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Filtered Soul Photography 

4.9

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $900
  • Serves Columbia, SC

Hi there! We're Brett & Caitlyn Sanders - a madly in love couple here to capture every timeless moment! We're Brett and Caitlyn Sanders, a madly in love couple who are Carolina natives. We are fur and human parents to the best kiddos! We live for delicious food, new adventures, strong coffee (Brett), a nice glass of wine (Caitlyn), loud concerts, reality TV, and anything vintage.

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Caitlyn and Brett were amazing during our wedding! Always communicating and making sure nothing got left out on the photography timeline! I had a wonderful day and I’m so happy my husband and I hired them to spend our special day with them! They also photographed our engagement and did a wonderful job! I’ve had photo shoots before but, Caitlyn made it comfortable, fun, and easy whereas other photo shoots were more uptight and quick. We got to be in the moment and really soak up everything. On top of that they were very adorable and always so easy to work with and understanding. I could honestly keep going on and on about how wonderful they are personality wise and work wise. Thank you so much you two and I’ll always come to you whenever I need any professional photos taken. Your work is truly a work of art and beautiful!
Ashley D., 2 months ago
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Kylie Hinson Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves Columbia, SC

Our philosophy is pretty simple: tell the most amazing love stories through photographs that capture true love, real emotion and beautiful moments. As your photography team, our job is to tell your love story the way that it unfolds. We believe in preserving the moment with artistry and authenticity. We want your photographs to be timeless and beautiful. From the big moments to the subtle details, we give each element equal attention and care. If it matters to you, it’s important to us, and that commitment will shine through in every image.

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Kylie and her team were awesome! They really captured our day the way we wanted with some touch’s of their. Communication and planning was super easy. If we ever had questions or concerns we had an answer promptly. We can’t wait to get the full album.
Jessica L., 6 months ago
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Sarah Coates Photos 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,600
  • Serves Columbia, SC
  • Offer

I’m based in Charlotte, NC, but always ready for an adventure. My goal is to make sure you feel comfortable and relaxed in front of the camera, so your true personality shines through. Whether it’s a cozy hometown celebration or an epic destination elopement, I’m here to make sure your photos feel as natural and magical as the day itself. Let’s make some unforgettable memories together!

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Sarah Coates Photos was a wonderful choice for our wedding photographer. They were quick and responsive in their communication, which put us at ease throughout the planning process. The quality of their work was warm and beautiful, perfectly capturing the joy and intimacy of our special day. They went above and beyond, even following us to the afterparty and continuing to take photos long after the contracted time had ended. We are thrilled with the stunning images that will allow us to relive our wedding day for years to come.
Chelsea B., 2 months ago
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Carly Adalyn Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Columbia, SC

I’m a Greenville, SC based wedding & elopement photographer. Documenting the madly in love, fun and adventurous couples, wherever your love story may take me. I want my photos to artfully tell this important chapter of your story. My work embodies the real, the candid and the authentic. My passion lies in creating images inspired by the love between you two and the details of your day.

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Carly is a boss photographer! She did our engagement pictures and our wedding pictures and we have been amazed by her work! She’s the sweetest and most fun, and really just a blast to work with! We plan on using her for all of our big life events️
Taylor O., 7 months ago
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BTP Media Group 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,300
  • Serves Columbia, SC

I’m Barry Daley, a photographer and videographer with a passion for capturing life’s most unforgettable moments. For over a decade, I’ve been honored to document weddings and milestones, preserving the heartfelt details that make each story unique. With me, you’re not just a client—your memories mean as much to me as they do to you. I’m here to make you feel at ease, capturing the real, beautiful moments that tell your story. My goal is simple: to create lasting images and films that, years from now, bring back every emotion of your special day.

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Barry is a cousin to my husband and he exceeded our expectations!! I really didn’t come across not 1 bad picture in the MANY pictures we received. His personality is great, and it seemed like he had a “crew” with how he captured every moment. I can’t wait to frame some of my pictures and honestly they are magazine quality. Thanks again for making our wedding spectacular, we’ll have memories for a lifetime!!
Kimberley Little, a year ago
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Joey Wallace Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Columbia, SC

My name is Joey, and I am the creative director and lead wedding photographer at Joey Wallace Photography. With much hard work, we have acquired a unique skill-set and in-depth knowledge that earned us the place we’re in today as Atlanta’s top wedding photographers and videographers. We're thankful to have the luxury of owning a wide range of cutting edge wedding photography equipment, and with the backing of some of the most talented wedding photographers in the Atlanta area, we can confidently document every important moment of your all-day luxurious ballroom celebration or 3-day colorful South Asian and Indian wedding parade.

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If you are looking for one of the best photographers in the Atlanta, work with Joey Wallace. From start to finish, his professional approach and creative input helped make our engagement session photography amazing! He was attentive to our needs, and made our memories come to life in each shot. We are pleased, and would highly encourage you to work with his company if you have a need for exceptional, high quality photography for your wedding.
Eric & S., 4 years ago
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Kristy Tasca Photography 

4.9

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,750
  • Serves Columbia, SC

Kristy Tasca Photography is a Charleston-based Destination Wedding, Elopement + Portrait Photographer documenting authentic love stories + moments. With 12 years experience as a photographer and 25+ years experience as a coach, Kristy truly makes her clients feel comfortable and like the best version of themselves. Maya Angelou said it best, “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor and some style”. So, let’s get together, look cute, laugh, get to know one another and capture your love like you’ve never seen before.

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Working with Kristy was absolutely wonderful from start to finish. She was communicative with the process of wedding planning and was flexible with our schedule. When we told her about our change in our wedding date, Kristy was not only understanding but was also very accommodating… which we appreciated so much! The day of our wedding, Kristy arrived on time (6am!) and was able to capture beautiful sunrise pictures. She was so great with our big crazy family. She was also very flexible when we had to change up our outside venue to inside due to the rain. Kristy even stayed to take cute solo pics of me by the pool. We’re just so happy that Kristy really captured the happiness and fun of our special day. We’re so excited to share these photos and we will treasure them forever. Thank you Kristy! XO!
Mariel and J., 14 days ago
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1828 Collective 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Columbia, SC

Hi, I'm McKenna! The person behind the camera and a hopeless romantic. I describe my photography style as candid, romantic, and timeless. My goal is to make a human connection with all my clients and deliver images that you'll love forever. I started 1828 Collective in 2016 after I realized that capturing relationships and telling love stories was my passion. Four years later I'm so in love with my job that I often forget I'm working. I find joy in capturing love, hearing about how you met, and everything in between.

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If you have spent even just a few minutes checking out McKenna's work, it is obvious how good she is at getting her subjects comfortable! Creating images that are playful and honest. Well crafted and timeless. Intimate and irresistibly fun. But what you may not be able to see through the limitations of your computer screen, is how she exudes positivity, enthusiasm, and carries a genuine curiosity. Does this sound like someone who you would want at your wedding? I hope so. I have had the pleasure of working along side her while capturing video and I'd happily have her at every wedding taking the photos! Hire her to tell your story.
Nathan Rivers Chesky, 2 years ago
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Caz Isaiah - Cinemotion 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $7,000
  • Serves Columbia, SC
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I'm Caz Isaiah, a New York City based wedding photographer, but you can find me in a different city and country every week of the year capturing unforgettable moments in time. I shoot in a cinematic and timeless style making sure to capture raw and candid moments that will make your day look feel a movie. I have over 200,000 followers on social media as well as 10 of millions of image/video views so you can be assured who you’re working with. Let’s create something captivating! Caz Isaiah - Cinemotion Photo

We’re very happy with our wedding photos! Caz was incredibly responsive throughout the entire process and took the time to understand our vision, and that was very important to us. He and Sheldon delivered more value than we expected, capturing both artistic and documentary-style shots that reflected our day’s emotions and energy, as well as posed friends and family portraits that we are excited to send with our thank you cards. Their professionalism and ease made us feel comfortable and they were ready and willing to be at different locations and change venues including taking photos on a subway ride from Brooklyn, and walking the streets of SoHo. The final photos exceeded our expectations—beautiful, candid, and thoughtfully composed. We were also touched with the short film Caz created, which beautifully captured the essence of our celebration. On top of that, they were generous of their time, even coming early to capture the beginning of our wedding preparations. He is even sending film prints, which is just the kind of personal touch that we will treasure for a lifetime. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for stunning, timeless wedding photos. Ours are truly works of art thanks to Caz and Sheldon!
Ia, 5 days ago
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Evan Taylor Studio 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Columbia, SC

We are photographers for hire with a love for candid moments and a modern, fine art aesthetic. Evan is your point person and lead photographer. He has been shooting weddings, portraits, and brand work for over 6 years. Gabrielle’s background lies in visual arts and theatre, and comes well into play during creative decision making. Her attention to detail and eye for beauty is unmatched. We look forward to partnering with you to create and capture, whatever the story.

We hired Evan and Gabrielle for our Spring 2024 wedding in Asheville. From the time we booked them, up until the gallery delivery, they were always super consistent with communication and delivered us the most beautiful wedding photos we could have asked for. In looking for a photographer we had a pretty specific style and sentiment we wanted to capture, and Evan executed on it perfectly. They are pretty delightful people too which is an added bonus!
Lucy N., 7 months ago
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Banker Creative 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,550
  • Serves Columbia, SC

**We are new to Zola but not new wedding photographers.** Banker Creative is a small business consisting of myself Joe, and my wife Ashley. We are a Husband + Wife Creative Team that specializes in documenting weddings. We call Ohio home, but we are grateful to have the opportunity to continue to capture weddings all over the country. So far we have worked in Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Colorado, Utah, Virgina, West Virginia and Washington DC. We can't wait to visit more states and experience new places!

Joe and Ashley were easy to work with on our engagement and wedding photography. They had great attention to detail and gave great direction for each shot. We would hire them again and recommend them to anyone looking for a photographer.
Lauren S., 3 months ago
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Birchfields 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,200
  • Serves Columbia, SC
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Hi! My name is Steve. I do visual storytelling. I’m married with three kids and in my spare time I record music and build things. I've been filming and photographing weddings since 2009. I love travel and getting to know unique couples.

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From the moment we reached out to Birchfields, their communication was quick, thorough, and sincere. Their attention to detail and ability to make us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera resulted in exceptional photographs that captured every special moment of our wedding day. Birchfields truly went above and beyond, taking unique angles and perspectives that allowed us to relive the entire day through their stunning imagery. When it’s hard to figure out which photo you want to print out and hang on the wall, you know you picked the right photographer! We could not be happier with the final product and would highly recommend Steve to any couple looking for a talented, professional, and personable wedding photographer.
Jeneca G., 3 months ago
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chloeyacaprarophoto 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Columbia, SC

Hey, I am Chloe Marie!! I’m a St. Louis Missouri-based wedding photography business focused on capturing couples' memories and prioritizing detail-oriented moments. I specialize in connecting and candid-focused photography with the promise that no memories will be missed. Documenting your stories in your way is my goal. Every story is different, and let's make it yours! I'll shoot your wedding for free if you live in AZ, CO & UT!! All you need to pay is a travel fee :) Also you can add payment plans to any packages!!

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Chloe is the sweetest person to have by your side on your wedding day. Not only does she capture every moment exactly as it happens, but she’ll make sure you’re taking care of yourself- important on such a big day! Her work is absolutely stunning, and you will not regret having Chloe document your special day. Thank you so much for going above and beyond! -Mrs. & Mrs. Ellert (4-13-24)
Abigail S., 8 months ago
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Dandelion Weddings + Co. 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Columbia, SC

The ultimate reward of being a wedding photographer is when the bride and groom express their love for the photos, or when their parents shed happy tears while looking through the online gallery. It's an incredibly rewarding feeling, knowing you've made clients who will cherish your work for years to come. With over 22 years of experience and multiple awards, your passion and dedication truly shine through.

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Dandelion Weddings Co. was the perfect choice for our wedding photography. From the start, Tori and her team were incredibly communicative, informative, and detail-oriented, keeping us on track with all of the wedding details leading up to the big day. Tori was always open to answering our questions and providing helpful guidance. On the day of, Tori and her team were true professionals - they were qualified, experienced, and extremely talented, pre-planning all of the photography and executing it beautifully. The final photos were stunning and captured all the special moments of our wedding. We are so grateful to Dandelion Weddings Co. for helping make our day perfect.
JV V., 13 days ago
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Spectacular Photographer - A Better DJ and Photographer Nationwide 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $799
  • Serves Columbia, SC
  • Offer

We've been in business over 25 years! Don't spend thousands of dollars for your wedding photos! Before you book your photographer visit our site for over a million beautiful photos and thousands of testimonials, then give us a call! Elopements are just $499 and full wedding photo packages start at just $799. We will capture amazing photos in natural color and create a custom online album where you can share all your photos from. You can purchase prints at wholesale prices. Planning help is included in every package! We also provide top level DJ & video services in budget friendly packages! We are available nationwide including your area!

Their staff was prompt, professional, involved! Our pictures are top of the line! The DJ was great got people up dancing in the sweltering weather!
Barbara B., 5 months ago
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Willow + Rove Creative 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,900
  • Serves Columbia, SC

At Willow + Rove Creative, based in Knoxville, Tennessee, we specialize in light and airy, documentary-style wedding photography that beautifully tells your love story. With a passion for capturing genuine moments, we create timeless images that reflect each couple’s unique essence. Whether it’s an intimate ceremony or a grand celebration, we ensure your personality shines through. We love to travel to stunning locations, including the Smoky Mountains, to craft unforgettable memories. Let us capture the joy of your special day in a way that feels authentic and true to you.

We worked with Ashlyn for our wedding vow renewal and she was able to capture every idea that came to my head! She was all in and awesome to work with! Very easy going and easy to communicate with also! So happy we went with Willow & Rove to capture something so special to us!
Susy H., 6 months ago
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Pictures by Nicole K. S. | worldwide + award-winning. 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves Columbia, SC
  • Offer

Being the daughter of first-generation immigrants, I saw how precious photos become in life. Some photos are the only tangible connection we have to a person or place that is dearly missed. Thanks to my dad, I was introduced to the world of photography the same day I was introduced to the world. Because of my parents, our memories growing up are preserved. When I was 6, I received my own camera, marking the beginning of a lifelong dedication to documenting every aspect of my life.

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My husband and I got married at the start of the pandemic. Who would’ve thought that not long after I met the man of my dreams the world would be turned on its head! But there we were, starting a new life together during an uncertain time. Our wedding plans went through many changes as you would imagine. But Nicole was understanding, and did her best to work with our requests. She seemed to be just as excited about our plans as we were. My husband and I both agreed that she was easy to reach, and she was always very pleasant whenever we did so. She actually showed up to my wedding before I did! I would positively recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer for a special event. I’m very pleased with how the pictures came out. I would like to hire her again to do some family photos.
Annecatette K., 2 years ago
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Digital Perception Media 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Columbia, SC

Hey I'm Andrew, I am the owner of Digital Perception Media LLC. I am an FAA licensed Drone pilot as well as lead Photographer & Videographer! I work closely with my couples to understand their unique vision and preferences. I tailor my services to match their style and requirements, ensuring that each wedding video or photos reflects my couples personalities and love story. I understand that wedding planning can be stressful, which is why I strive to make the Videography & Photography process as fun and stress-free as possible.

Digital Perception Media was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding! From our initial consultation to the day of the event, Andrew was incredibly hospitable, kind, and genuine in his communication. He was always on time and made sure to put us at ease throughout the entire process. The quality of his work was truly outstanding—the photos and videos he captured were beautiful, exciting, and incredibly creative. Andrew was very intentional in the way he interacted with us and also made us feel very comfortable in front of the camera. We are thrilled with the final product and would highly recommend Digital Perception Media to any couple looking for a talented and professional photographer to capture their special day.
Lindsay & J., 2 months ago
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HEARTS in FOCUS 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Columbia, SC
  • Offer

Hi, I’m Heather! (that's me on the left) I'm a wedding photographer with a deep passion for capturing the genuine moments and raw emotions that make each wedding day so special. I’ve always been drawn to storytelling through photography, and over the years, I’ve developed a style that combines artistry with authenticity. My goal is to not just take pictures, but to tell the unique love story of each couple I work with, from the grand moments to the quiet, intimate details. My husband is a wedding videographer. So, if you are also looking for video, look no further!

From the moment we first contacted HEARTS in FOCUS, their communication was stellar. They responded to our initial inquiry within a day and were very attentive throughout the planning process, answering all of our questions quickly. On the day of the wedding, the photographers were professional, discreet, and captured every moment beautifully. The final photos were delivered just a few weeks later and the quality is truly outstanding - we're thrilled with how they turned out. HEARTS in FOCUS provided exceptional value and we highly recommend them to any couple looking for talented, reliable wedding photographers.
Melinda, a month ago
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Oxford St. Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Columbia, SC
  • Offer

Imagine a wedding photography experience that’s more than just photos—one where your story is captured with depth, intention, and artistry. Our approach blends editorial style with a photojournalistic touch, ensuring each moment, from the quiet glances to the grand celebrations, is preserved in its truest form. Serving Washington D.C., NYC, and Florida—but always ready to travel wherever love takes us—we limit the weddings we accept each year to give each couple the attention they deserve. Let us help create a collection of images that feels like poetry—rich, authentic, and filled with emotion.

The experience was wonderful and Oxford St photos were so wonderful and professional! Highly recommended!
Vik S., 7 months ago
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Madison Leigh Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves Columbia, SC
  • Offer

Madison Leigh Photography was created in 2020, the mist of a pandemic. For two years they worked hard to create their business, capturing love stories all over! They thrive on connections and their goal is to capture candid moments and authentic emotions. They want to make sure they your love story is captured through every walk of life. Madison Leigh Photography works with couples to ensure that each part of their Wedding day and the Wedding Process is captured to showcase the couple and their love beautifully.

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Searching for a wedding photographer can be really overwhelming but finding Madison was the best thing that could have happen to us! She was absolutely amazing—so sweet and attentive. She took our engagement and wedding photos and we are blown away at her skills. All her photos turn out bright and beautiful, capturing every moment perfectly. My husband and I have different styles in photos but she took the time to understand our preferences and made sure to photograph everything just the way we wanted. We are very awkward in front of the camera and never know how to pose… but her instructions make it easy and seem like we are naturals. We 10000/10 recommend Madison as your wedding photographer. She’s a true gem!
Carla G., 5 months ago
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The Narrative Weddings (Photo + Video) 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $8,800
  • Serves Columbia, SC

I'm Jarrod. I'm a wedding photographer based in the US. Originally from Florida and now traveling full-time in a Sprinter van shooting love stories. ​I like to describe my approach to wedding photography as documentary with an editorial flare. About 80% of the day I am capturing your day as it naturally unfolds in a beautiful way. The other 20% I love to prompt you or direct you to create romantic images that have intention and FEELING. Sometimes portraits will feel romantic and editorial and other times they will feel playful and fun. It fully depends on your personal relationship. I love to tell your story as authentically as I can.

Awarded Best of Zola
Absolutely effortless, at organically creating magic. You can’t hide talent and that is just what this power team have together. A natural eye for seeing the beauty in all things around them and perfectly capturing and captivating the moment and the story. Be smart and hire someone that can tell your story in the most beautiful way. They stay trending and ahead of the game as well but yet the work is timeless. It’s true art!!!
Leslie, a year ago
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Velvet Love Studio 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $9,000
  • Serves Columbia, SC

Our photographers are artists with a passion for capturing the beauty and emotion of your wedding day. We use top-of-the-line equipment and lighting to ensure your photos are nothing short of spectacular. As a mobile studio, Velvet Love goes beyond traditional wedding photography. They are adventurers, storytellers, and artists, ready to embark on a journey with you to create a visual masterpiece that transcends borders. The studio's flexibility in travel arrangements, paired with their artistic expertise, means that your wedding memories will be a blend of breathtaking landscapes and intimate moments that showcase the depth of your love.

As newlyweds, my partner and I were determined to find a photographer who could immortalize the magic of our special day. After much research and countless recommendations, we stumbled upon Velvet Love Studio, and let me tell you, it was love at first sight. From the initial consultation to the final delivery of our wedding album, every interaction with Velvet Love Studio was nothing short of exceptional. Their professionalism and attention to detail were evident from the start, as they took the time to understand our vision and preferences. On the big day itself, the team at Velvet Love Studio worked tirelessly to capture every fleeting moment, ensuring that no smile, tear, or embrace went unnoticed. Their ability to blend into the background while still orchestrating the perfect shots was truly remarkable, allowing us to enjoy our day without feeling intruded upon.
Alexia P., 10 months ago
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Chasing Stars Media, LLC 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,700
  • Serves Columbia, SC

Hey! We’re Dylan & Esteban – a photography and videography team with big hearts, a little nerdy edge, and a love for capturing life’s real moments. Based here in Georgia, we’ve shaped our business to reflect who we are: genuine, down-to-earth, and passionate about creating an experience that feels like you. Whether it’s a intimate wedding, an elopement, or a session for just the two of you, we’re here to capture your love story in a way that’s fun and true to who you are.

Chasing Stars Media, LLC is amazing at capturing the most Beautiful moments! I highly recommend them for their incredible photography and professionalism.
Wendy, a year ago
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Natural Images Photo Video 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Columbia, SC

Since 1989, Natural Images Photo Video has been capturing love stories in a documentary style, cinematic approach to our portraits and video services. As a full time, husband & wife, veteran-owned family business, our mission is to exceed our clients' expectations for breathtaking wedding portraits and video collections. Our prices are set reasonable, to fit most any budget. There are no travel fees, nothing extra whatsoever. Our business is licensed, insured, LLC registered, BBB A+ rated, FAA licensed for aerial drone operations, and we were recently awarded WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR by Quality Business Awards, Inc.

Awarded Best of Zola
Billy and Cheryl were so great! Lovely couple to work with! Would definitely recommend working with them if you get the chance!
Madison T., 7 months ago
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Danielle Christine Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Columbia, SC

These aren't just photos. These are stories. They're your story. My approach is natural. I don't force moments, but I do know when to help direct. I want you to feel comfortable enough to come as you are, and let me capture the true essence of "you", because that is what matters the most. I am a natural light wedding photographer, which means I use solely the natural light outside or inside a building. I know what types of light situations are best, and I know how to combat the ones that are out of our control. I think natural light brings out the creamy tones to skin, makes your eyes sparkle, and makes for an organic photo.

Awarded Best of Zola
Honestly, Danielle's stunning work speaks for itself. I have worked for with personally and professionally, and Danielle is absolutely fantastic. She quickly puts her clients at ease and her excitement and enthusiasm makes photos painless and so enjoyable and she consistently delivers beautiful work to her clients. Danielle goes above and beyond to deliver the very best to her clients. I highly recommend Danielle, you won’t be disappointed!
Nichole and B., 4 years ago
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Carrie Patricia Studios 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Columbia, SC

As a hopeless romantic with a fondness for all things vintage, I specialize in capturing timeless photos of the details and moments celebrating the love of your day. Utilizing natural light as much as possible as to not create an artificial mood, I consider my style to be photojournalistic, with a relaxed, natural feeling, even during formal portraits. Overly staged portraits and calculated setups aren't really my jam. After the party's over, my work continues, using post-processing software like Lightroom and Photoshop, ensuring you and your photos look their best and unique!

Awarded Best of Zola
Carrie is the best! She is fun, easy to work with, talented, and the photos are amazing. When working with Carrie you not only get a great photographer but a friend. She is constantly going above and beyond to guarantee you have a great experience. She is 5 star all the way!
Lyndsey, 4 years ago
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Breana V Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Columbia, SC
  • Offer

I've always held such a high priority on making memories that will last lifetime. This is one of the many reason I started a photography business. Just a little bit about me, I'm 23 years. Married to my high school sweetheart, Noah. We moved to Upstate, SC from our home state of sunny south Florida to start a life as newlyweds. If you are a lover of moody, intimate and timeless photography, let's connect. I would love to work together :)

Awarded Best of Zola
Breana V Photography was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding day. From the very first interaction, they were fast, professional, and incredibly helpful in ensuring we got all the photos we wanted. Their level of talent and attention to detail was truly amazing - they captured every special moment beautifully and even took the time to sign our guest book, which meant so much to us. Breana and her team were hardworking and went above and beyond to make our day perfect. We are thrilled with the final photos and can't recommend them highly enough.
Tyleigh W., 5 days ago
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Amanda Summerlin Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,200
  • Serves Columbia, SC

AMANDA. ARTIST. EXPLORER. COFFEE DRINKER. TIME MACHINE. So you just got engaged and you need a photographer. Documenting all that love is a wonderful gift for yourself and everyone who loves you. My superpower is being able to see your beauty the way the people who love you do, and then capture it in awesome photos of you so that you can see it too. And there’s no awkward posing or fake smiles involved. Just goofy fun and bad jokes, and you being yourself. So come see the world through my eyes. And maybe you’ll decide you’d like to see yourself through my eyes, to see yourself the way the folks who love you see you.

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I have had the pleasure of working with Amanda both on weddings and as my co-host on the Super Gay Wedding podcast and she's earned my absolute highest recommendation. I literally recommend her to all of my clients. Beyond being a consummate professional and a lovely human, Amanda is a trained fine artist with an incredible eye for lighting and composition. If you leave a little wiggle room in your wedding day schedule, you'll have an album full of beautiful memories that also happen to be fine works of art. Amanda is a true team player who will do whatever it takes to make your wedding day work. An avid traveler and hiker with a small Jeep obsession, she'll also do that WHEREever it needs to be done. Do yourself a favor and schedule a consultation with Amanda RIGHT NOW.
Cindy Savage, 4 years ago

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About wedding photographers in Columbia, SC

How much does a wedding photographer typically cost in Columbia, SC?

A Columbia, SC wedding photographer ranges from $195 to $8,000 and averages at $2,500. The cost reflects the number of hours included, if there is a second photographer, any prints or albums, and, most importantly, the experience of the photographer. But every snapshot they take is a priceless memory of your big day — way better than your bestie's blurry smartphone pics, right?

Do most photographers include a second photographer?

94% of photographers in Columbia, SC offer a second photographer, although it typically depends on the package you book! Second photographers are helpful because one person can’t be everywhere at once, and the second photographer ensures all the details are covered.

Which are the most popular photographers in Columbia, SC?

Some of the most popular photographers in this area include Darby Doll Photography LLC, Imagesxpert Media and Ashley Cynthia Photography.

What else should I keep in mind when booking a wedding photographer?

Are you interested in an engagement shoot as a test run? Drone photography? Wedding albums? All helpful things to ask about when you’re considering which wedding photographer to book!

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