The Best Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in Essex, MD

The Best Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in Essex, MD

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Portraits By Sean 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Essex, MD



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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My husband and I were from out of town and hired Sean to photograph us at a Christmas gala at the place we got married. He was accommodating to last minute changes to make the most of the session and even went above and beyond to make it happen. Upon first impression, he was upbeat and had a vision. We were outside in sub 30 degree weather with fading evening light as well as low light inside a building and he was up for the challenge. We ended up with beautiful images in less than ideal conditions and that is what makes a great photographer. Sean has a sense of humor and an eye for that perfect photograph. He was fun to work with and his heart for people and creativity shows through. Thank you Sean for capturing this time in our lives.
Julia M., 2 months ago
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Joshua Fernandez Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves Essex, MD

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. :)

Awarded Best of Zola
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., 2 months ago
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Justin Kunimoto Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,200
  • Serves Essex, MD

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.

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Justin is absolutely AMAZING at what he does. My fiancé and I can’t recommend him enough! His communication and planning is 10/10. We let him know the locations we wanted to shoot at and met him day of the shoot - he jumped right into guiding us through the session (we had no idea what we were doing, but Justin made us feel so comfortable). We laughed through the entire shoot! Justin is very personable and friendly. Justin sent previews of some photos the SAME day we did the shoot. We were in love with the previews! Shortly after, we got our full portfolio - to say we are obsessed is an understatement. All of the photos are beautiful, and Justin perfectly captured us. If you’re looking for a photographer who makes you feel comfortable, is great at communicating, and delivers stunning photos - look no further than Justin.
Caroline G., 8 months ago
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Margarita Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Essex, MD

I'm a wedding and elopement photographer based right in Baltimore, MD. Originally from Greece. There is nothing that makes me happier than capturing laughter, love, and connections. I believe that everything happens for a reason

Awarded Best of Zola
Margarita is AMAZING! You spend a lot of time with you photographer on your wedding day and Margarita was an absolute joy! She gives prompts and directs, but also very much so allows you to be yourselves. We are more than happy with our engagement photos and our wedding album. Her pre wedding communication is prompt and intentional, and our photo turn around was very fast. We have absolutely 0 regrets about sharing our day with her. Book Now!!!!
Danielle H., 3 months ago
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Golden Night Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,200
  • Serves Essex, MD

Welcome to Golden Night Photography! Thank you for joining me on this magical adventure. Together we will weave a fantastic story that means you. We all deserve those special moments, those magical times, sometimes rare seconds that we feel seen, appreciated, and truly adored. Those are the moments that I love and I plan on capturing with you. I want to make you feel absolutely magical.

Awarded Best of Zola
Layla is the best and sweetest person you could ever meet. She made us feel so comfortable and so special. Our entire wedding party and family were also raving about her and her attention to detail. I would book her as my wedding photographer 100 times over!!!!
Maria Bermudez W., 8 months ago
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Weddings By Lee Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Essex, MD

Hi, I'm Lee. Dreamer, Romantic, Storyteller... Growing up I didn't get it, I can tell you there is more than one photo of me with a bored and anxious look on my face. I can still hear my dad, who has now passed, say "if you don't sit still we will be here all day". As an adult, I now get it. Not being able to talk with my dad everyday or ask for advice, I'm so thankful to have albums full of family photos to hold in my hands. Fast forward to today as a DC wedding photographer, I want this for you. Nothing gives me more pleasure than capturing wedding photos that you and your family will cherish for a lifetime.

Awarded Best of Zola
Weddings by Lee Photography is highly recommend for dependability, honesty, artistry in work and very reliable!
Brandi Chroniger, 3 years ago
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Tori M Pedro Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Essex, MD

I'm a lifestyle photographer with a passion for capturing your keepsake moments! With work experience in event management, I understand the behind the scenes of weddings & I am fully equipped to deliver you fun AND professional service on your big day. I've captured weddings, engagements (hello crouching behind a tree to capture the proposal moment), and so much more. What I love about weddings is witnessing such happiness and love. I spend my time capturing the glances between couples, Grandma's smile, and your special details. If you want to see where attention to detail, professionalism, lightheartedness & sarcasm meet...let's chat!

Awarded Best of Zola
Tori's provided photo timeline was detailed, she answered all questions and was always easy to get in touch with, and she clearly knows how the industry works! When things got crazy during the wedding, she was like a therapist to me on site and somehow kept everything on track. During the events I didn't notice she was even in the room (in the best way!). And she captured the sweetest glances and moments!! I will totally be telling friends to hire her for their weddings!
Victoria M., 10 months ago
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steady&sway 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Essex, MD

A German import and world traveler who is obsessed with her adopted home of beautiful Old Ellicott City, Maryland. I've had the pleasure of capturing weddings for 7 years now, and nothing excites me more than creating keepsakes and story relics for people to cherish and share with their families for years to come. To this day, I still get touched by the joy, emotion-filled tears, and raucous parties that I have the privilege to witness and be a part of! My clients feel like family, and I don’t take that honor lightly!

Awarded Best of Zola
Izzy did an amazing job with our wedding photos. We are so happy with how she took our couple and bridal party photos before the ceremony. Everything was well timed and professional. She really captured the happiness of our big day. Izzy is a detail-oriented and creative photographer. We highly recommend hiring her for your wedding!
Maria & J., 4 months ago
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Creation4use LLC 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Essex, MD

A dad, a son, a brother and a jack of all trades musician that loves to rock out any chance I get. I grew up in New York City. My inclination towards photography came from classic street photography and photojournalists from all over the world that told their stories through a lens. It made me pick up a camera and start shooting. Now, living in Maryland I shoot all sorts of stories and moments locally, domestically, and abroad. It's taken me a while to figure out what my "thing" is but I've come to figure out that I'm a milestone photographer. The moments your life that have proven to be meaningful -- I'll be there.

Awarded Best of Zola
From start to finish, Sam provided a wonderful experience as our wedding photographer. He is very approachable, making us feel comfortable right away and like he really knew us as a couple. Communication leading up to our wedding was perfect, not too much, not too little.. it was just right. Then they day of, he was timely, quick, and just blended in with the entire event wonderfully. I received so many comments from my bridal party and guests on “what a fun guy he is!” And then the final product that was delivered was ahmazing! I still love looking at our photos that documented our special day.
Charis & C., 5 years ago
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Photography By Brea 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Essex, MD

When I’m not photographing weddings, I am a rock climber, scuba diver, glass blower (#breablowsglass on instagram), ukulele, guitar, and guitarlele player, world traveler, and cat mom to Sherlock (sherlocknessmonster on instagram). During the winter, I teach a video class at the Sheffield Institute of the Recording Arts and I love having a positive impact on my students. Everything I love to do challenges me personally and makes me a stronger person. I feel the most alive when I feel connected to this beautiful planet and the people on it.

Awarded Best of Zola
Brea and her team are absolute geniuses at what they do! Brea made us feel so comfortable during our most intimate photo shoots (engagement and first look), and was extremely efficient getting all of our family and friend photos together. The candids are the best part. Brea and her team have a way of capturing moments like no other wedding photographer I've ever seen. We are aboslultely in love with our wedding photos--and the best part--we received the full album less than a month after the wedding! Brea is extremely kind, professional, creative, and very good at what she does. We are so pleased to have had the chance to work with Brea!
Lindsay D., 3 months ago
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Aimee Nguyen Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Essex, MD

I'm Aimee Nguyễn. I’m a sarcastic 28 year old who loves to travel, cook, and snuggle with her cat. I have been photographing all kinds of love since 2017. My main goal on your wedding day is to capture your love and day authentic to you while making you feel comfy and stress-free. I take a lot of my inspiration from dope cinematography and my couples. I want to create visual poetry that speaks to your heart and soul, celebrating all the joy and happiness that surrounds you on your wedding day. My albums are meant to speak to your heart, not just the highlights.

Awarded Best of Zola
Words simply cannot describe how in AWE I am of these photos. Aside from exchanging vows getting pictures to capture our love and the love of all our closest friends and family was most important to me on our wedding day. My husband and I cannot stop looking them and cannot wait to share them with everyone we love. Not only did she artfully capture our personalities and love on this day but she also captured the love between our favorite humans on the dance floor that night. They aren’t just pictures but true pieces of art with gorgeous lighting, angles and details captured perfectly! 10/10 recommend to all!
Melissa R., a year ago
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Nathan Mitchell Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,600
  • Serves Essex, MD

I believe that photographing a wedding is an act of service as much as it is about creating works of art. I have a passion for photographing couples who are passionate about each other, and excited to make their wedding something special, no matter what that looks like.

We are so happy with our photos! Nathan is incredibly easy to work with. Despite freezing temperatures and my husband being prone to making funny faces in photos, he put us at ease and perfectly captured our day in a personalized way. He also went above and beyond, scoping out the best places to take photos in Old Town and being super flexible with all our requests. Thank you, Nathan!!
Karishma J., a month ago
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Burroughs Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,700
  • Serves Essex, MD

We are Burroughs Photography - husband and wife wedding photography team. Primarily, we work in the Maryland, D.C., and Virginia areas, but we travel nationwide and frequently photograph weddings far outside of the DMV. During your wedding day, our goal is to be unobtrusive, fun and relaxing to work with. We want you to enjoy your day and forget we are there so we can get those natural candid moments. We love life, spending time with our 3 little girls, good food, and of course, capturing beautiful couples and their incredible moments. We value diversity and are both proud HBCU graduates. -Jonathan & Alexis -

Professional, personable, and passionate best describe our experience working with Jonathan and Alexis. We used Burroughs Photography to take photos at our weddings and the photos for each event turned out beautifully - truly capturing the spirit of the events. Jonathan was very knowledgeable about how to best capture us in the different settings (considering lighting, weather, etc.) and guided us into poses for timeless photos that will hang in halls forever. He was also very kind and helpful in planning the perfect way to memorialize our favorite moments. Burroughs is a trusted photographer that we will be using again in the future.
Jasmine B., 6 months ago
Brittany Dunbar Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Essex, MD

Love captured with passion, edge, and color, It’s an honor when anyone hires me If you’re looking for actual artwork from your wedding, I’m ya girl. How lucky am I that I get to celebrate love not just on Valentine’s Day but every single day, Thank you to all of my couples for choosing me to document your love story.

Brittany is INCREDIBLE! I interviewed a few different vendors for our photographer and I am beyond impressed with Brittany’s professionalism, communication, and work!! You can just feel how much she cares about your day and bringing your vision to life. She brought props for the detail photos that I would have forgotten about. Was on board for a last minute decision to do a photo race to get photos with all 220 of our guests. I explained a confetti photo I wanted to Brittany in our very first call and I am ecstatic how it turned out and how she really captured us throughout the day. I felt supported by her, knew what phase of the process we were at at all times (even with her having a baby a few months before my wedding) and her professionalism on the day of the wedding were exactly what you want and expect when hiring someone to capture your memories. I LOVED working with her!!!
Victoria D., 2 months ago
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Siwinski Family Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,600
  • Serves Essex, MD

Your day, your memories, your captivating legacy, captured for years to come. I help regular brides create iconic moments so they can celebrate their love for years to come. It’s your day and your memories. Let’s celebrate with captivating photography.

Krystina was amazing to work with! She arrived early to the first location for shooting and acclimated herself with the area before getting started with photos. She did not need to be directed where to go, she knew where to go and what to do. She suggested and executed some great solo portraits and pictures with my mom and wedding party. At the wedding itself, she took excellent photos while at the same time not being in the way — my family commented how they didn’t even notice her taking pictures most of the time. The pictures we received were incredible, exactly captured our special day. I highly recommend her!
Jadyn M., a year ago
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Morgan O'Neil Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,800
  • Serves Essex, MD

I am a Baltimore based wedding and engagement photographer, known for my vibrant wedding photos with an authentic, candid style. I work with couples who are laid back like me, and whose idea of a perfect wedding day is enjoying time with family and friends, not spending half the day posing for stiff, awkward photos.

As a videographer, I have worked with Morgan many times, and each time I find out she is the photographer for the day, I breathe a sigh of relief. Her work is excellent, and she does such a great job directing her couples to give them the best photographs. She communicates well and takes the time to make sure couples get everything they need. She is not only professional when it comes to her clients; she works seamlessly alongside all the vendors at the event. You will not go wrong with hiring her. She's amazing!
Ashlee - Still Water WF, a year ago
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tPoz Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Essex, MD

I'm a Maryland native, a big Ravens fan, and I love love love my little "Smalltimore Baltimore"! I'm fun-loving and spontaneous with a fast & furious shooting style! I can hold my own against your crazy groomsmen & their jokes, and I'll feel like I'm BFF with you & your bridesmaids by the end of the day! I have a newfound love for gardening & in addition to all the vegetables, I've been growing Ranunculus, Anemones, and Garden Roses to pretty up my patio! I spend most of my free time volunteering as a photographer/dog walker at my local animal shelter - BARCS, and the hubs is never surprised when I come home with a new foster dog!

Teri is one of the best to work with for her couples, but also us as a vendor! She captures the moments throughout the day but also is so easy and wonderful to work with, as we never feel rushed! Book tPoz today!
District Remix, a month ago
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Barbara O Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Essex, MD

I'm Barbara, an adventurer and passionate about life and the world we live in. I’ve lived in 4 different countries so far and I’m currently living in Maryland with Darrion, the love of my life. We met in 2008 in Prague. It was definitely one of those love-at-first-sight cliché stories. I’m such a romantic! I believe in fairy tales, love candle-lit dinners and dancing to Van Morrison under a starry sky.

Barbara was our main contact during this process. She answered any questions we had during the process, gave us advice, and sent us the sweetest pre-wedding gift. We had the privilege of working with Barbara's associates, Lindsay and Izzy the day of our wedding. They helped make us feel comfortable. They were prompt and timely and helped to make our visions come to life. We are so excited to see how our photos turn out.
Linnea C., 5 months ago
Katie Merkle 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Essex, MD

I want to cover your day in a way that highlights the joy and sincerity that surrounds you and the people you love. Some emotions are unbridled, but most are nuanced and fleeting. When you look back at your set of images, I want you to be transported back to that day and to have those feelings rekindled. My role is to be an observer and a listener. The less time I spend interrupting, the more time I can spend watching, waiting, and capturing the moments that should be remembered. If I’m there to record it, it’ll be without printed pages from other photographers you’d like to see imitated. I'll be there as me – and I’ll be capturing you.

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My search for a wedding photographer was pretty much a full time job. In fact, it was harder finding a wedding photographer than it was finding a man I wanted to marry. After spending hours and hours searching for the perfect wedding photographer, a google search found me Katie and I knew I had to work with her. From day 1 she was so easy to work with and was willing to work with me on my budget. I was extremely particular when it came to my photos and from the engagement photos to the wedding photos, she really hit it out of the park without me having to describe every little thing. The photos invoked the emotion/feeling I wanted from them and I particularly was wowed by her black and white photos. She clearly knows what she's doing and was able to work efficiently and work around a ton of sudden changes. I was a bundle of nerves on my wedding day and really valued her calm, peaceful demeanor. She truly has an extraordinary style and eye for photography and she's my #1 recommendation for brides looking for timeless wedding photos that transcend what's trending today. We've since worked with her for family photos and she wowed us once again. Honestly I'd have her photograph every momentous occasion of my life if I could. If you go through her portfolio you'll see all different styles of weddings but each photo is stunning. God forbid if I ever have another wedding, partnering with Katie is a no-brainer.
Joanne, 5 years ago
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Devon Rowland Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,900
  • Serves Essex, MD

Hi hello, I'm Devon! My pronouns are they/them, I change my hair a lot, and I've been a full-time photographer since 2011. Behind the camera I craft images that show the heart and soul of the fabulous people, places, and things I’m working with. When not photographing you’ll find me swing dancing, road tripping, or curled up at home with a book in one hand and mug of tea in the other.

Devon was delightful to work with throughout our entire engagement and wedding processes. We loved working with Devon because of the way they took the time to get to know us, which allowed them to showcase our quirks and love for each other as a couple and the joy among our wedding guests in every photo. Devon is an excellent photographer for people who are shy in front of a camera. Rather than just posing us, Devon used a relaxed, conversational approach and creative tricks to help us naturally settle into smiles and body language that truly make our photos look like us. We could honestly feel Devon’s excitement to celebrate our love through their work. Devon was clear, supportive, and transparent throughout every step of the planning process, from pricing to developing a photo list and schedule of events for the day. They were responsive and easy to talk to, and they returned our photos promptly. We can’t recommend Devon enough, and we can’t wait for our next opportunity to work with them again!
Abby C., 3 months ago
Percy Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,300
  • Serves Essex, MD

I'm a wedding photographer servicing the Baltimore & DC area. I live in Bel Air, MD with my husband and 14 year old daughter. My father, also a photographer, encouraged me to be creative and document everything at a very young age. To appreciate each and every detail that surrounds me. Since then I have developed a calling, and passion for capturing the beauty of life. I will offer advice and insight to make the process of documenting your wedding as smooth and carefree as possible. After all, you should kick back, relax, and enjoy every minute! Your day will forever be captured in time, to cherish for the rest of your lives.

From the first time we spoke with Percy Photography, we were impressed by their soft, patient and clear communication style. They took the time to understand our vision for our wedding day and provided helpful guidance every step of the way. On the day of, the photographers were a calming presence, gently directing us and our wedding party to capture all the special moments. they have an incredible eye for detail and a true talent for showcasing the beauty and emotion of the day. We are so grateful to have found Percy Photography and would highly recommend them to any couple looking for an exceptional photography experience.
Nicole D., 4 months ago
Rachel Smith Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,900
  • Serves Essex, MD

Please visit my website for more information and to inquire. I am unable to respond to inquires directly sent through Zola due to a paywall. I like to describe my style as a thoughtful balance between creative and timeless. Anticipating and capturing moments charged with spontaneity, joy, humor, and magic are the roots of my passion. Finding and manifesting compelling light & compositions is the heart of my creative process.

Rachel was absolutely incredible as our wedding photographer! She has captured not only my wedding but also my sisters' weddings and all our family photos, and over time, she has truly become part of the family. The engagement shoot was included, and it was incredible—she made us feel so comfortable and captured our connection beautifully. Her ability to make everyone feel relaxed shines through in every photo she takes. Rachel did an amazing job working with the kids, using a tiger puppet named 'Tigey' to capture the most perfect smiles and laughs from my nieces and nephews, which made for some of our favorite photos. What really stood out was how much fun she was to spend the day with! She brought such great energy and made the entire experience enjoyable for everyone. Thanks to Rachel, we have the most stunning memories to look back on. If you're looking for a talented, professional, and genuinely fun photographer, I can't recommend Rachel highly enough!
Shira Bor C., 4 months ago

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About wedding photographers in Essex, MD

How much does a wedding photographer typically cost in Essex, MD?

A Essex, MD wedding photographer ranges from $500 to $10,000 and averages at $3,000. 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 Essex, MD 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 Essex, MD?

Some of the most popular photographers in this area include The Pros Weddings, 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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