The Best Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in Oakland, MI

The Best Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in Oakland, MI

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C’est La Vie Photographie 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,950
  • Serves Oakland, MI

Hello! My name is Tonya. First and foremost, I am a mom to a beautiful little boy (who, let's face it, is completely tired of mom's camera!). I started behind a camera almost fifteen years ago when my grandpa first showed me how to use his. I live for the click of the shutter, capturing those moments that will be gone but never forgotten. Having been a previous cast member at Walt Disney World (and other theme parks), I found that I love the organized chaos that comes with photographing a wedding. Not to mention, who doesn't adore capturing the love between two people?

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Tonya was incredible. I got engaged December 2019 and was looking to book a photographer pretty early on. Then the pandemic began and my plans changed, slowly at first, then drastically. Tonya was caring and understanding of my situation even before i was an official customer. She kept my date closed in her books until i was finally able to pay in full. She's a very sweet person and so easy to get along with. She's versatile in her editing style and is great if you are looking for something "light and airy" or something a little more "moody". Booking Tonya was hands down the best decision i made with my wedding (second only to picking the man i married).
Brianna & B., 8 months ago
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Meininger Media LLC 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Oakland, MI
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I’m Katy, a Michigan based wedding + event photographer who loves to travel. I’ve been photographing weddings since 2016. My love for photography started out when I was about 6 years old. I’m a huge goofball, so if you’ve ever thought “I’ll be too awkward in photos," I know what you mean. We can be goofballs together, and I promise I won’t let you look awkward in any of your photos. A little more about me: I'm a foodie. Send bar/restaurant recommendations please! I spend a good portion of my time at concerts when I'm not photographing anything. I'm also a HUUUUGE Detroit Red Wings fan!

From the moment we decided to go with Katy from Meininger Media LLC, we knew she was the perfect fit. She was so easy to talk with and communicated with us every step of the way, always supporting our ideas and willing to listen. Katy was a joy to have at our wedding, and everybody there loved her. The photos she captured were absolutely stunning - we couldn't imagine our wedding day without her there. The quality of her work and the value she provided was incredible. We are over the moon with how all the photos turned out and will cherish them forever.
Brooke C., a month ago
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Julia Cuddy Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Oakland, MI

I’m Julia - people always ask me how long I’ve been a photographer for and the cliché (but true) answer is for forever. I’ve walked through many alleys that led me to photographing weddings. I worked for the Field Museum photographing meteorites during my college years in Chicago, then worked as a freelancer in the automotive industry when I moved back to Michigan, and worked in a studio photographing everything from seniors to pets. It wasn’t until 5 years ago I decided I loved photographing weddings and couples. I feel like they’re all connected somehow. I'm lucky I found my niche and even luckier that I got to run with it.

Buckle up, we are planning on writing an incredible review. To future brides & grooms reading our review: If you are going to do anything right for your wedding day (besides marrying your best friend), hire Julia as your wedding photographer!!! We can not stress enough how much Julia impacted our wedding day. First, she has your back. She helped us keep calm and keep our timeline on track. Julia had a great sense of reading the room. She was by our side when we needed her. Second, we had a BLAST! Julia kept our energy UP (she's a Leo, if you know you know). She had both of us laughing, smiling, and overall happy. Even our bridal party and family LOVED Julia's professionalism and how she conducts group photos. My bridesmaids were obsessed with her and plan on using her in the future. She's seriously that good. Third, her photography style was exactly what we needed. She is super knowledgeable about poses, lighting, background, etc. She was honest and explained why she had us do certain pictures. She took into account any preferences we had (standing on the left side rather than the right, mobility concerns, etc). Also, be ready to get creative! Overall, Julia is the best wedding photographer we could've asked for and so happy she got to capture our wedding day! Service we chose: 8-hour package with engagement photoshoot To Julia: thank you so much for making our wedding day amazing. You played such an important role in our day. We talk about how we miss you already and hope we can plan some photoshoots in the future!
Dana T., 3 months ago
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Gold & Elm Weddings 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,499
  • Serves Oakland, MI

Hello, I’m Rich! With 8 years of experience, my focus is on bringing out the best in my couples. Before capturing weddings, I was a palliative care nurse for several years. In both my career as a nurse and now as a photographer, I have experienced the biggest moments of people’s lives, and it’s an honor to be there for them.

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We were looking for fun, romantic, light & bright photos that are also timeless and true to color, and man did Rich deliver. Communication was amazing- he doesn't take long to respond and is easy to get ahold of. He was so easy to work with from handling a little last minute chaos with engagement photo locations to us replanning our entire wedding within three months. He made sure our engagement and wedding photos went without a hitch. Not only was Rich fun to work with, but he was a fantastic resource and we enjoyed the levity and expertise he brought to every step of the process. Our photos are STUNNING. I will recommend Gold & Elm to anybody who will listen!
Madison P., 5 months ago
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Wendy Thibodeau Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,700
  • Serves Oakland, MI

Hii! I am Wendy! I love storytelling and my heart loves endlessly. No two stories are alike and we all have something to learn from each other. I have been on this journey as a wedding photographer for over a decade. I have been taken to so many places that I would have never been to if it weren't for my wonderful clients. I have shared the most beautiful, important and heartfelt moments with my couples, their friends and their families.

Just finished another amazing session with Wendy... From our family photos over the last decade to our son’s first birthday photos…and most recently our elopement early July, Wendy captures the most perfect moments and emotion. The candid in-betweens she captures always end up being my fave, and I am so thankful I can always trust her to capture our most cherished moments! Will continue to turn to Wendy for years to come!
Stephany F., 5 months ago
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Kate Diamond Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $6,000
  • Serves Oakland, MI

ᴘʟᴇᴀꜱᴇ ʀᴇᴀᴄʜ ᴏᴜᴛ ᴛᴏ ᴍᴇ ᴏɴ ᴍʏ ᴡᴇʙꜱɪᴛᴇ ᴡᴡᴡ.ᴋᴀᴛᴇᴅɪᴀᴍᴏɴᴅ.ᴄᴏᴍ/ᴄᴏɴᴛᴀᴄᴛ For the past 10 years, I pride myself on documenting genuine authentic couples. My Team! A strong woman isn't built alone, it takes a team. Jessica has been a huge part of our team for a while. We've also worked with so many other creatives who help keep Kate Diamond what it is today. My work ethics are appearance, attendance, attitude, character, communication, cooperation, organizational skills, productivity, respect and teamwork.

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The best decision I made was having Kate as our wedding photographer! I cannot imagine our special day without her. From the moment I inquired back in August of 2020, to our wedding day October 2021, Kate was with us every step of the way. She was amazing at communicating, answering my (many) questions, and making us feel so comfortable in front of the camera! Throughout this process, she became a great friend as well. On our wedding day, she made sure we stayed on track with timing, and made it a priority to ensure my husband and I were taken care of. Her positive energy, flexibility, and expertise made the day so much fun and so memorable. Kate perfectly captured our love--her photographs are of the highest quality and have unique touches that represent each of her clients. We are so very thankful that we had Kate be apart of our wedding day. She went above and beyond to make our day everything and more!
Nicole G., 3 years ago
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Jen Marie Imagery 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Oakland, MI

Hi!! I'm Jen, the heart and soul behind Jen Marie Imagery! I'm passionate about creating unforgettable memories through my lens. Beyond being a dedicated photographer, I'm a coffee lover, taco enthusiast, concert junkie, Netflix aficionado, and proud pet parent. My journey with photography started as a childhood passion, using up all my mom's film on disposable cameras. What began as a hobby transformed into my life's calling in 2016 when I booked my first wedding. From that moment, I knew I had found my true purpose. There’s nothing I love more than photographing love!

From the very first interaction, Jen Marie Imagery demonstrated perfect communication, making the process incredibly easy and well-organized. Their work was simply amazing - they captured every moment of our wedding day flawlessly. Jen and her team were super friendly to work with, and we would absolutely use them again if we ever needed a photographer in the future. We highly recommend Jen Marie Imagery to anyone looking for an excellent wedding photographer.
Jennah B., 19 days ago
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Marci Curtis - The Michigan Wedding Photojournalist 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Oakland, MI

Hi There! I'm Marci... photographer, nurturer, and lover of life. You'll find me taking photos, traveling, in the water or preferably doing all three. I've been a full time photographer since I graduated from U of M and absolutely love what I do. Weddings are my happy place. I get to take photos, I get to travel and sometimes I can even get in the water ;) I'm calm and a bit silly. I take my job seriously, but wedding days are a ton of fun and so I have fun too... being creative, bonding with clients and enjoying capturing love stories. I think the joy I have for life is reflected throughout my photos.

Awarded Best of Zola
Marci Curtis - The Michigan Wedding Photojournalist was a pleasure to work with for our wedding. Their communication style was easy, fun, and accurate, which put us at ease throughout the entire process. The quality of their work was stunning, impressive, and truly unique, capturing the special moments of our day in a way that exceeded our expectations. Marci and their team contributed beautiful, creative photography that we will cherish forever. I highly recommend Marci Curtis for any couple looking for a talented, professional wedding photographer.
Shawn/Bash E., 10 days ago
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E.J.O. Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,300
  • Serves Oakland, MI

My name is Erin Oginsky and I am the owner and photographer behind EJO Photography. I first learned how to use a camera in 1999, when I took a photography class in college. Since then I have loved taking pictures, but did not start taking photos professionally until 2008! Since then I have learned and grown as a photographer. I love photographing weddings, engagements, and families. In addition to photography, my passion is my children, my husband, and the non-profit we run, Mission 25.

Awarded Best of Zola
At the events director I am able to confidently recommend Erin as your wedding photographer. She worked with one of our couples on 10-10-2020 that rode the rollercoaster of every changing restrictions. Prepared for inside events, then outside and back inside in two different spaces. She cooperated with us by posting her photos of this specific wedding on our Real Weddings Wedding Wire site and they were beautiful. (this is why I feel I could recommend) The photos captured the couple perfectly and the day was flawless.
Suzanne, 4 years ago
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Erica Kearns Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,700
  • Serves Oakland, MI

For the unscripted- Your love story deserves to be told unscripted. We believe that the magic lies in the spontaneous laughter, the stolen glances, and the heartfelt gestures that develop authentically throughout your wedding day. Our unobtrusive approach allows us to blend seamlessly into your day, ensuring that you and your loved ones can savor each moment while we work our magic behind the scenes. We strive to be invisible storytellers, capturing the raw emotions, the unexpected surprises, and the authentic connections that make your wedding day truly unique.

Awarded Best of Zola
I have had the pleasure of Erica capturing my engagement, wedding, and newborn baby photos. She is my go to photographer for many reasons: She is professional, easy to work with, and creative. Erica has this unique ability to make you feel like you and your occasion are the only thing that matter, and not just that day, but all the planning days leading up to it. Shes passionate about her work and clients and it shows. Erica provides a preview of photos within 24 hours (in my experience, even sooner one time). She provides an online portal to view all photos which is user friendly and creates beautiful albums as well. I always order prints from her as well which she prints for me. I always say I wish I could relive my wedding day and Ericas work helps me do just that with the amazing photos she captured.
Ashley M., 4 years ago
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Madalyn Muncy Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Oakland, MI

Hi, I'm Madalyn Muncy-Piens, the lady behind the lens over here at Madalyn Muncy Photography. I'm not into being the center of attention so I keep your wedding ALL ABOUT YOU. I'm all about balance, so I'm the perfect combination of organized and flexible, proactive yet not overbearing, knowledgeable but not bossy, and a comforting presence both with and without a camera in hand. When you hire me, you get someone who genuinely cares about comparing photos of our dogs, sharing recipes for dinner, and listening to your book recommendations. Check out my website or Instagram to learn more about me!

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We hired Madalyn to take our engagement photos and to photograph our wedding, and she was the absolute best. From the very beginning, she was super on top of everything, with multiple questionnaires over the course of the year leading up to our wedding. She made a schedule for our wedding day that we were able to share with the rest of our vendors and included so many useful details. Besides how organized and pleasant Madalyn was to work with, her photographs were incredible. She captured so much joy in her pictures and we could not be happier that we hired her for our wedding.
Kelly, 2 months ago
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Mollan Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Oakland, MI

I've been specializing in weddings for nearly 15 years. My style includes capturing the many genuine moments that occur during the wedding day in an unobtrusive and low key way. Documenting the day in an artistic and non cheesy way really tells the story of a couple's big day. I feed off the energy from couple's and their guests and craft a story of their day through photos. On a personal note, I have a loving wife, 3 kids and 2 dogs!

Awarded Best of Zola
Matt is by far one of the best single shooter photographers I have ever met. He is everywhere he needs to be to get all of the amazing shots you want. He is so easy going and professional! You will love every single picture he takes and it will be hard to pick what ones you will want in your wedding album, and on your walls. He gets to know you on a personal level and listens to what you want. He is the best!!
Jennifer , a year ago
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Kindred Light Photography LLC 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Oakland, MI

Hi! I'm Danielle. I'm a Midwest elopement and intimate wedding photographer. Currently based in a small suburb just outside Detroit, Michigan, but available for travel anywhere! I have had a love for creating for as long as I can remember. When I was little, I drew everything as I saw it and I think that's why photography feels so perfect. It's an absolute dream to be an artist by trade and capturing special moments is a job I take to heart.

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We loved working with Danielle. We decided to hire a photographer on super short notice and she was able to accommodate us; she did a lovely job making our families feel comfortable and catching shots both candid and posed. We've already printed an album and thank-you cards -- we're so grateful to have these photos!
Hetali L., 2 years ago
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Jlboone Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Oakland, MI

My name is Jessica Stasik, and photography is a very big passion of mine. I love to capture moments in time of loved ones, friends, groups of people and special events. This is my privately run business that offers various Photography Packages. Wedding Shoots, Family Portraits and Senior Pictures are among our most popular. All packages are fully customizable to your unique needs! As a photographer taking pictures of you and your events, we believe that all pictures taken belong to you!

I was beyond pleased with our experience having Jessica as our photographer for our wedding! She was very efficient with communication and making sure we had everything in place for the big day! When the day came she was so good at picking poses and different photos to take and worked so well with me having my dogs incorporated into my photos! She also got our photos back to me so fast I couldn’t believe it! The photos were absolutely breathtaking! Would use her again in a heartbeat!
Jessica + C., 4 years ago
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Mariah Kasten Photo 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Oakland, MI

Hello there! My name is Mariah Kasten and I am a Michigan Wedding Photographerphotographer. I love watching my couples interact and seeing their love for one another. I have absolutely fallen in love with couples, engagements, and wedding photography. As an extrovert, I find it so fun to meet so many couples and capture these moments in their lives. I would love to work with you and capture some beautiful moments in your life!

We hired Mariah for our wedding this December and I cannot express how amazing she was to work with! She is highly professional and her work is stunning! She was very flexible the day and checked in on me and my husband through out the day to make sure she captured all the shots we wanted. She already gave us a large sneak peek and I am so glad we picked her as our photographer for our big day. I cannot thank her enough for everything! I would highly recommend her to any couple out there searching for their photographer.
Hanna M., a year ago
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Juniper Woods Photography LLC 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Oakland, MI

Hey! I'm Christina- an elopement + intimate wedding photographer based in Michigan and travel worldwide. If you're looking for the traditional wedding photographer- you won't find that here. An adventurous spirit and a sucker for true love. I yearn to capture those wildly intimate moments for ALL couples. I'm here for the wild souls, the madly in love, those who romanticize the world around them. Capturing honest love in the most beautiful places on the planet is what fuels my fire. If you are seeking cinematic, documentary style art- you're in the right place.

Awarded Best of Zola
We have worked with Christina many times for our pictures and I promise you, we won’t go anywhere else ever again! The first time we did pictures with Christina she made us feel SO comfortable and she was so professional guiding us on what poses to do (because we had no idea), you feel like you’ve known her your entire life right when you first meet her. If you want absolutely stunning pictures, and a fantastic experience Christina of Juniper woods is the way to go, I cannot recommend her enough!
Stephanie and C., 3 years ago
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Deni Rama Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Oakland, MI

We take photos as a return ticket to a moment otherwise gone.... someone has said, and they couldn't have been more right. Photography is my passion, and I love everything about it. From finding the ideal place to take photos and enjoying a cup of coffee going over a photoshoot. My name is Denisa Rama, and I stumbled into photography my freshman year in high school, and every day I do my best to become better.

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Denisa is fantastic to work with. She was the photographer for my sisters wedding and I was so impressed with how easy she is to work with and the gorgeous photos. We have now been using Denisa for our family photos every year for the past 3 years. She does a great job working with our kids and getting them to smile and I’m always impressed with how well she captures us. I would definitely recommend for your next photo needs.
Anna B., 2 years ago
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Monnette co 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,700
  • Serves Oakland, MI

I am here to embrace you with positivity, warmth and words of affirmation. I’m your photographer that will guide you with natural prompts while keeping your personalities alive. I’m always utilizing my relaxed and personal approach to achieve photos that will leave a lasting impression.

Shelby photographed my engagement pictures, COVID friendly wedding and our one year anniversary celebration. She is an amazing photographer and beautifully captures your special day perfectly. We will forever be grateful for all the photos that Shelby took us that we can look back on forever! We can’t thank her enough for all of our beautiful pictures. She is an amazing person and so fun to work with!
Abby F., 13 days ago
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Sammy Mich Photo 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Oakland, MI

Im passionate about documenting your big day in a way you can be brought back to the moment and feel the excitement and passion every time you look at your wedding album. Photographing your wedding is as important to me as it is to you, and it not a job I take lightly! Every couple has a different list of important items to be captured, and my goal is to serve you and your partner in the best way possible, capturing the shots most important to you, plus the little in-between moments you didn’t even know that happened.

My wife and i are very happy and thankful we found Sammy. We had a last minute emergency wedding due to my wife’s father being diagnosed with a terminal illness and not much time to live. Wanted to get professional pictures taken so to have quality pictures to look back on a few beautiful moment during a tragic time with my wife’s father. Contacted Sammy with only a few days notice. Sammy responded very quickly and thankfully was available. My wife and i were only mainly focused on getting shots of the ceremony itself and yet Sammy pulled off sooooo much more. The day of our wedding it was raining till ~1pm and the wedding was in my parent’s in law’s back yard scheduled at 4pm. Needless to say we were all literally working setting up decorations and rapidly getting ready till minutes before the ceremony. Somehow Sammy took a magnitude of stellar pictures of us all while we were setting up and getting ready, so much so that the number of pictures make our wedding look like a lengthy wedding day portfolio! Every single one of the pictures taken from our wedding are beautifully and consistently edited, and most importantly captured the crucial moment we were hoping for. My wife and I are still blown away by Sammy’s work and without a doubt highly recommend Sammy to anyone needing a professional photographer.
Gina & P., 4 years ago
Green Holly Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves Oakland, MI

I'm a Narrative Wedding Photographer. That means my goal is to create images that tell the story of your day exactly how it happened. Your photos shouldn't be an assembly lined output of a generic wedding day. They shouldn't feel moody and serious when you were sharing a beautifully happy and joyous moment. When documenting your wedding day the end photos should feel how your day and the moment captured actually felt; that is my ultimate goal! You will be holding onto your wedding photographs for life and will become family heirlooms. I'd love to photograph your wedding and create these meaningful images for you, your family, and your guests!

We are so grateful that Holly was the photographer capturing such a special day for us! When we started the search for a wedding photographer, Holly was the only one already on our shortlist. I used to work for an organization that also hosted events, and one of the experienced coordinators mentioned in passing that Green Holly was one of their favorite photographers to work with. Even years later, it always stood out to me that a busy venue coordinator who had encountered so many vendors felt that Holly stood out. From the moment we met, she made us feel comfortable and confident that our wedding memories were in the best hands. Holly’s work really does speak for itself, and while it is easy to be impressed with her stunning portfolio, Holly behind the camera is even more incredible. She has a warm and calming presence that is invaluable on a day that can be beyond hectic. And her very straightforward approach made the entire experience as seamless and easy as possible. Like most couples, we met with a few photographers before booking. With each one, we communicated concerns that we weren’t the most comfortable in front of the camera or confident that we were super photogenic. Time and time again, we heard “oh, everyone says that and then looks like a model” which might be true but isn’t very reassuring. Holly took time to listen and understand what made us feel that way, which meant she knew how to pivot when needed to get us photos we truly loved. Her work is timeless, elegant, and full of life. The quality of the photos exceeded our expectations, and her ability to tell a story through her lens is remarkable – often capturing the tiny moments and emotions you simply can’t plan for. If you're looking for a photographer who is professional, personable, and an absolute master of her craft, we can’t recommend Green Holly enough. Thank you for giving us such incredible memories to look back on!
Lauren V., 2 months ago

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About wedding photographers in Oakland, MI

How much does a wedding photographer typically cost in Oakland, MI?

A Oakland, MI wedding photographer ranges from $175 to $9,500 and averages at $2,400. 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?

92% of photographers in Oakland, MI 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 Oakland, MI?

Some of the most popular photographers in this area include Imagesxpert Media, Ryheem Williams Photography 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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