The Best Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in Ruston, WA

The Best Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in Ruston, WA

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JL Thomas Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Ruston, WA
  • Offer

Your wedding day is a story waiting to be told—a collection of fleeting moments and raw emotions that deserve to be captured beautifully. I’m Jen Lee, the artist behind JL Thomas Photography, specializing in photojournalistic and editorial wedding photography in the Pacific Northwest. I combine authenticity with artistry to create timeless, magazine-worthy images. My clients love how I guide them with confidence, keeping the experience relaxed and fun. Highly rated and offering exceptional value, I’m here to capture your love story with care and intention. Let’s create something unforgettable together!

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Absolutely thrilled with our experience with JL Thomas Photography! From our first meeting to the final delivery of our photos, they were nothing short of exceptional. Their professionalism, creativity, and passion for photography truly shine through in every shot. On the big day, Jennifer was a calming presence, she captured every moment without being intrusive. She has an incredible talent but knowing how to make you feel comfortable, beautiful and not camera shy. I am obsessed with our photos and I am an awe, the attention to detail is evident; from the candid shots of our guests enjoying themselves to the stunning portraits of us as a couple. The way Jennifer captured the emotion and joy of our wedding day is something we will cherish forever. The turn around was just as promised, she delivered our photos about 7 weeks after our wedding and gave us a sneak peak a couple days after the wedding. If you’re looking for a talented photographer who will go above and beyond to make your wedding memories unforgettable this is it. We cannot recommend her highly enough! Thank you for making our day even more magical!
Zulen P., 4 months ago
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SHIVRSHOTS Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Ruston, WA

WA-based photographer specializing in weddings, portraits, and lifestyle photography. I offer candid, documentary, vintage, raw, and true-to-color galleries, plus film, Super 8, and content creation! I specialize in timeless, true-to-color photography with a hint of nostalgia. With experience working with military families and fast-paced environments, I know how to anticipate moments before they happen, ensuring you get a gallery that feels natural and deeply personal.

My husband and I never got wedding photos done and after two years of being married we decided it was time. The photos are gorgeous, and I cried the day April sent me the final edits. She helped choose a place that matched my dress and aesthetics. Overall the best photography experience I’ve ever had. I will definitely be contacting her for any future photos!
Katelynn E., 18 days ago
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RachelMB Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Ruston, WA

Hey there, thanks for stopping in! I'm Rachel, I was raised in a little farm town in the southeast corner of Washington. My family moved over to the Seattle area just after grade school and I graduated Auburn Riverside High School in 2008. I met my partner and we have built an amazing life in the foothills of Mount Rainier.

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I am so surprised how easily Rachel makes you feel comfortable and confident in front of a camera. She knows just how to get you present and in the moment of any emotion you are looking to capture. Her diversity within angles and shots is amazing and she intelligently creative. Rachel is a great listener and takes everything you are envisioning into account while also taking control and weeding out any awkwardness you may feel while in front of a camera. Overall we have had several shoots with her. An engagement shoot with my high school sweet heart, she captured our excitement over the purchase of our converted sprinter van AND shot the inside and outside of the van, capturing its beauty and a professional business photo when I got into Real Estate. We love RachelMB Photography!
Jason and K., 3 years ago
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Bloom & Wander Co 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves Ruston, WA
  • Offer

Seattle + PNW Wedding Photographer - Documenting the REAL Stuff - Bold, Authentic, Unscripted Storytelling Hey there - I'm Jess. I'm a Seattle wedding & elopement photographer for couples who keep it real, who make their own traditions, who value the little things (that are actually the big things) and real moments over photo ops. For me, that's the stuff that matters. If it's the stuff that matters to you, then heyyyy - let's be friends!

Awarded Best of Zola
Jess is such a polished and talented photographer, truly a master of her craft and brings genuine light and emotion into her photos. I had the pleasure of having her shoot my wedding, which was a smallish affair of about 30 people, and the pictures came out better than I could have imagined! She's my favorite and I cannot recommend her enough!
Lindsay, 2 years ago
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Hailey Aitkins Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,750
  • Serves Ruston, WA

I got my first digital camera at 13 and spent the afternoons capturing flowers in our backyard; ever since it's been my dream to have my own photography business. Photography and writing were the two ways I expressed myself and were their own kind of therapy for me. And now, I use photography as a type of therapy for my clients. I believe there is a power in the vulnerability of being and feeling seen. So, photography is my tool to help others feel truly seen and celebrated. It's so important to make everyone feel this way, especially on their elopement/wedding day :)

Awarded Best of Zola
Hailey and I met at a retreat where I had the opportunity to get to know her working style + art + personality. What you need to know about Hailey, beyond her incredibly crafted images, is that she is a kind, gentle, and intuitive human. Hailey has a remarkable ability to listen + to discern the needs of those around her. She takes the time and has the care to get to know her subjects in a way that allows them to truly feel seen. I believe that Hailey uses this vulnerability superpower to create the beautiful images you see in her portfolio. When you hire Hailey you will be left in awe at not only the photographs you recieve but also the beautiful impression she leaves on you heart.
Jessica Mertz, 3 years ago
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French Sessa Photo Co. 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Ruston, WA

We are Amber French & Michael Sessa, a married photographer team. We love to cook, travel, skate and most of all our little pup Leo. We love working together, we've made it our full time job since 2009. We take portraits on land and by drone. We are now introducing videography to our packages! We would love to meet you

Amber and Mike are true gems. Not only are their photos just breathtaking but they are such awesome people. They made our day go so smoothly! They never pressured us to rush, they actually helped us enjoy every moment of the day and take our time so we didn’t feel stressed. They had such unique photo ideas and it made the day such an adventure. I feel like we can look at the pictures and be totally sent back to that day-they just captured every emotion so beautifully. They were so professional about every aspect of our day, but made us feel so comfortable at the same time. I usually feel awkward to have my picture taken but they made it fun! So thankful for them!
Rebecca & R., 4 years ago
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Little bit Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Ruston, WA

At Little Bit Photography, we are not just photographers; we are storytellers. With a keen eye for detail and an unwavering commitment to excellence, our team of seasoned photographers is dedicated to crafting a visual narrative that reflects the unique love story of each couple. From the tender glances exchanged during the ceremony to the joyous laughter on the dance floor, we aim to freeze these precious moments in time. We believe in creating an atmosphere of comfort and trust, allowing us to seamlessly blend into your celebration while capturing candid, genuine emotions.

I love Amber. She's very passionate about what she does & how it should be done. She is ever so patient too. We had about 42 family members at my wedding staying at the venue and she arrived with her assistant at 8:00am to start setting up and she left late in the evening. We could not have asked for a more dedicated photographer for our wedding. We definitely wanted more caught in the moment natural photography and she went above and beyond to catch some of the best moments of our big day. We have six children who were all grooms men & her patients/direction to get them to cooperate amazed us. My family was talking about her the next day after the wedding. She caught all the right moments at the right time even the kids doing crazy fun poses. She went above & beyond and even rerouted my officiant to remind him to let guests know not to take pictures or video tape our wedding (he told us he almost forgot) Thank Goodness for Amber & her team! Our ceremony was so romantic & intimate with no one snapping pictures but her. She was stopping in to talk to the maid of honor so not to stress me out, people who were pin pointed tasks she stopped to check in with. I am so grateful that she does everything with a smile because I'm sure we drove her crazy with my family & our anxiety! Haha She is thoughtful & thinks way ahead for every moment. She had us save a champagne bottle to use later for a sunset shoot which was so exciting and fun. Our first look was very special & full of tears from the groom. There are so many moments I will cherish because of Amber & her team. Amber- thank you so much for being a part of the best day of our life. You are honest, kind, generous, patient and so creative. You made our family laugh & you were so organized even with the chaos of such a big wedding. We appreciate you so much & how hard you worked. We are so excited to see the rest of our wedding pictures! The sneak peaks were AMAZING! A million thank you's!
Zazil S., 9 months ago
Jessica Uhler Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Ruston, WA

I am a documentary family and wedding photographer located in the Seattle-Tacoma area. I accept commissions for family sessions, portraits, weddings, commercial and editorial work. I'm based in the Great Pacific Northwest, but please inquire about traveling, I love to do that too and do take commissions on the road when I can.

Jess is incredible. If you like her documentary style there is no reason not to hire her. From our first glance at her portfolio, we loved her magazine profile style shooting, our only fear being that because her sample shots were so good that when it came time for the wedding our photos wouldn't meet the bar. Jess shot our engagement & wedding photos and provided hundreds of high quality images that capture us as a couple and our guests personalities. She took the time to not only get to know what we hoped for but also who we were so she could really capture that. I didn't want to spend my wedding day posing for photos, but spending it with friends and family, and Jess understood that deeply. She was willing to ask for a shot when it made sense, but also melded into the wedding and took great shots capturing beautiful moments. Our wedding was split across three venues ranging from outdoor/harsh light, to cramped indoor room, and a massive banquet hall in each she did an excellent job and got images that truly feel like they could be printed in a glossy magazine. I feel so privileged to have had her be part of our wedding, in the end I find myself with similar sentiments to a reference I called, when asked how Jess ranked amongst their vendors, she said, "Can I rank her amongst my guests too? Because I think she was the best person at the entire wedding!"
Nick Q., a year ago
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Seattle Flashing Lights Photography 
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,700
  • Serves Ruston, WA

Meet your favorite FUNtographer: Stephanie began her studies with the plan to become a pilot. However, as her love for photography grew, she decided to pursue her passion as a business full time, getting to weave her love of capturing moments artistically and want to share that passion with others into a successful business where her clients always come first. Building into her style, she found her travels and time living abroad in college have influenced her images and allowed her to challenge her personal style of capturing moments, and coupled with lots of in the field learning, she is able to catch true emotions in a timeless way.

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Sound Originals Photo & Video 

4.9

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Ruston, WA

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

Awarded Best of Zola
They were incredible! I got an amazing deal for Black Friday (highly recommend if you can!) that came with two photographers and a videographer for 7 hours. They were really fun to work with, had creative vision on what our event was all about, and were professional. The consultation process was flexible and easy, they worked well with my day of coordinator and gave us the gift of images that will be with us forever. Thank you so much to the team at Sound Originals!
Rae, 4 months ago
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Shawn Tse 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,390
  • Serves Ruston, WA

I'm all about capturing those natural & heartfelt moments on your wedding day, and I’m all for spontaneity, flexibility, and for you to just be yourselves. You are your own story and that is truly special, and it's an honor to have the opportunity to capture that for you:)

Awarded Best of Zola
Had the best experience with Shawn! He’s so friendly and brought a sense of calm amidst the chaos of our wedding day. He made the stress of getting our family photos very manageable, and so many of our guests commented on how lovely our photographer was! Never once did I feel awkward or unsure of myself because of how much fun we had. From the first look to the candids, he captured our big day perfectly.
Olivia & B., 2 years ago
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PictureMeThisByLacie 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Ruston, WA

Just like you, I have felt awkward in front of the camera. I’ve had photos taken of me that I didn’t like. When you go on a session with me, I will not only make you feel comfortable, but I will make sure you look good! I will give you prompts to keep you moving and laughing. I’m sorry but there are some angles, and poses that are not flattering for everyone. Like, please don’t take a photo of me from below! Hello double chin! What I’m saying is, I got you!

Awarded Best of Zola
PictureMeThisbyLacie was the most amazing photographer we could have dreamed of. Lacie and her husband made our day an absolute breeze! We even had sneak peek pictures before the nights festivities came to an end. Lacie and our videographer worked seamlessly together, we would recommend her over and over again, without hesitation.
Jamee T., 4 months ago
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Ali Cushing Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Ruston, WA
  • Offer

My name is Ali Cushing, a NY-based photographer, working near and far, capturing life, love, and letting people be themselves. My goal first and foremost is contributing to you having a wonderful experience and getting to live in the moment by being first your friend, and second your photographer; making the photos about the day and not the day about the photos. I approach each opportunity with personalized care and whatever your photographic goals and day's plans, I’d love to be a part of and to document your story. All couples of all genders, ethnicities, ages, faiths, shapes and abilities, are more than welcome.

Awarded Best of Zola
From our first interaction, Ali proved to be an exceptional wedding photographer. Their communication style was friendly, timely, detail-oriented, and flexible - she was like a fly on the wall on our wedding day, capturing all the special moments we didn't even realize were happening. The quality of her work was seamless, with a documentary style that beautifully documented every aspect of our day. Ali traveled a long distance to be with us, and was thorough in ensuring we had every single picture we wanted and more. We were thrilled to receive gorgeous sneak peeks just days after our wedding. Ali went above and beyond to make our special day perfect, and we couldn't recommend her more highly.
Elizabeth A., 5 months ago
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Drzazga Photo 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,900
  • Serves Ruston, WA

We're husband and wife destination wedding and elopement photographers and videographers based in Cleveland, Ohio, traveling as much as possible. We’re here to be your photographic memory, capturing you honestly and naturally so you can give your attention to the people and moments that matter most. We want you to have stunning images and the best day of your life and we do everything in our power to deliver both.

Awarded Best of Zola
Carly and Kasey were the easiest and nicest people to work with on our wedding day! They made both my husband( who is so awkward at times) and I,so comfortable in our wedding pictures. They are amazing and I cannot wait to see the full album soon. HIRE THEM YOU WILL NOT REGRET THE DECISION!
Samantha N., 4 years ago
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Promani Weddings 

4.9

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Ruston, WA

Hi! At Promani Weddings, we are a local wedding media team that specializes in capturing the magic of wedding celebrations. Led by owner and accomplished photographer/filmmaker Benjamin, our dedicated team of talented photographers and videographers excels at transforming your special day into timeless memories. In thanks to high demand from all of our amazing couples, we have established incredible teams in Michigan, Tennessee and North Carolina!! I can't wait to hear from you and learn more about your wedding.

Awarded Best of Zola
Promani Weddings was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding day. From the very first call, John and his team were open, honest, and incredibly effective communicators. John did an amazing job keeping the day rolling, giving clear directions, and overall had fun with our group! Their passion for their craft is evident in the beautiful photos they captured that we will cherish forever. We highly recommend Promani Weddings to any couple looking for a professional, personable, and talented photography team to document their special day.
Paighton B., 4 months ago
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Ledd Lens LLC, Photo and Film 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Ruston, WA

We are team of traveling wedding photographers and videographers. For 2024, we have 120+ weddings booked in 34 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.

Awarded Best of Zola
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., 6 months ago
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Leah Flores Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Ruston, WA

I am a photographer and artist from the Pacific Northwest with Costa Rican and Scottish roots. My favorite things are dinosaurs, exploring new cities, board games, soccer, National Parks, and whiskey. I have been fortunate to photograph 200+ weddings in my PNW home, to ruins in Scotland, cityscapes in Vietnam, to the beaches of Maui, and beyond! I live in Portland, Oregon with my two dogs and three cats | 🏳️‍🌈🦖⛰️✈️📸⚽🫶🏼🌈🌲🦕🏝 Fun Fact: I was born on Leap Year Day so I'm 9 years old 🥳!

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I could write a book about Leah; or at least a very detailed blog post but I'll try to keep it shorter! As a fellow professional photographer, I got the opportunity to meet Leah and work with her as her 2nd photographer on a wedding. It took that one amazing experience and absolute blast of a time to know that whenever it was I got married she was THE photographer for me. Fast forward some years later it was finally my turn to tie the knot and my now husband and I chose our date based on when Leah was available, because there was no other option for me! I have gotten to work with dozens of photographers throughout my going on 10 year career, and I'm telling y'all, it doesn't get better than Leah. The photos - amazing! I love her eye for details, the crispness, the colors! Not to mention she is such a beautiful soul with the best personality and energy, with the professionalism to get a gallery worth of beautiful photos with you barely realizing she's there. While going through our gallery, I was stunned and overjoyed so many times to see things I had NO idea happened or even photos of people that I unfortunately didn't get to spend much time with yet seeing that they still enjoyed themselves. In my opinion, a photographer is the most important vendor you can choose for your wedding day. I am so thankful my experience in the wedding industry allowed me to cross paths with Leah because that made a really important decision very easy for me. And I hope my review can help other soonlyweds out there make a hard decision easier. You will not go wrong choosing Leah to photograph your big day!
Ronnekia S., 5 months ago
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Heather Christine Photo + Film 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Ruston, WA
  • Offer

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.

Awarded Best of Zola
There is no one else on this EARTH that I would’ve wanted to take our wedding photos. Heather and her team are some of the sweetest people I’ve ever met. She made me feel so confident! Heather took our engagement photos, my boudoir photos, and our wedding photos. I’m so grateful for her and her whole team. I’ve known Heather for years and she’s the most amazing person. She’s so genuine and caring. She loves all kinds of love. I highly recommend her!! She’ll do an amazing job of capturing the memories you’ll want to cherish forever.
Hannah B., 3 months ago
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Venture Ever After 

4.9

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,200
  • Serves Ruston, WA

My name is Nadia. I specialize in elopements + intimate weddings in the Pacific Northwest. I help people in love have the wedding of their dreams in magical outdoor spaces. When you choose to elope, you’re choosing to get married free of society’s wedding day expectations. So go wild! Spend the entire day in your favorite place, with your favorite person. Wear a fancy outfit, or wear your hiking boots. Invite your dog instead of your mom’s second cousin. Share your first kiss under the stars instead of under an altar. In the great outdoors, you write the wedding rules. And I’m here to help make it an experience you’ll remember for a lifetime.

Awarded Best of Zola
When we began looking for a photographer for our micro-wedding, we gravitated towards Nadia’s images over and over again. Not only did they capture raw, intimate moments between couples and families, but they elevated those moments in elegant and natural landscapes of the PNW; everything we wanted. We reached out and set up a consultation call immediately. We were initially nervous and felt very unprepared to speak with photographers because we had zero ideas for what our special day would look like, but after our call with Nadia we were confident that Venture Ever After was the right choice for us. She was so knowledgeable and did a TON of legwork planning our timeline to best capture the moments we wanted in the lighting we needed, recommending a variety of locations for some private moments as a couple and group activities with our family, and keeping us grounded and calm throughout the entire process. On our wedding day, Nadia took the reigns and gently guided us through the day with compassion and grace. She constantly reminded us that each moment was for us and encouraged us to revel in all of the details. She even conquered some pretty crazy heights armed with multiple cameras and a walky-talky to capture some dramatic and beautiful couple’s portraits. Beyond being an incredible photographer, Nadia is one of the most genuine and kind people I’ve met. She has a knack for keeping elopement/wedding day energy light and helping her clients feel natural in front of the camera. My partner and I truly felt like models. I feel so blessed to have our wedding photographed by her and, above all, be able to call her a friend. I would recommend Nadia at Venture Ever After to everyone planning an elopement, wedding, or adventure in the PNW. In fact, I hope to be able to visit her and capture anniversaries and momentous occasions for our family long into the future.
Morgan D., 9 months ago
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Holly Castillo Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,650
  • Serves Ruston, WA

I'm a CA based and travel wedding photographer. I've photographed almost 200 weddings, and every single one goes by so quickly. I love my job because even though the day goes by fast, I get to find and capture those small moments, sometimes just a fraction of a second long, so they can be relived over and over in photographs. I have a photojournalistic and editorial style, plus 9 years of wedding experience under my belt, so trust me that I've got it while you are able to fully enjoy your day and be present.

Awarded Best of Zola
This has taken me a little while to get to writing as after wedding day life has been a little chaotic but wanted to express praise where it was well deserved. Holly exceeded my husband and I's expectations as our photographer on our wedding day. Not only was she extremely professional, but she was kind, personable and very helpful. The photos ended up coming out GORGEOUS! We just could not be happier with her and are definitely going to be recommending her to anyone seeking a photographer.
Chelsea H., 5 months ago

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About wedding photographers in Ruston, WA

How much does a wedding photographer typically cost in Ruston, WA?

A Ruston, WA wedding photographer ranges from $500 to $20,000 and averages at $2,600. 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?

89% of photographers in Ruston, WA 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 Ruston, WA?

Some of the most popular photographers in this area include JLThomas Photography, SweetEmms 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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