The Best Wedding Photographers in Salem, WI

The Best Wedding Photographers in Salem, WI

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400 Wedding Photographers in Salem, WI

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Developing Diamonds Photography LLC 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Salem, WI

My name is Elliot Stokes and I am a photographer located in the Madison, WI area, but I work all across Wisconsin and Illinois. I have been drawn to the camera since I was young, but becoming a father has really shown me the magic behind capturing the most candid and beautiful moments of our lives. I started my journey into professional photography officially in the summer of 2019 and received my Bachelors of Fine Arts degree with honors in Digital Photography in the spring of 2022. I absolutely love what I do and look forward to every new experience and opportunity this journey takes me on!

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I cannot say enough about how wonderful it was to have Elliot as our photographer for our wedding! Simply put - book Elliot for your next event! He is the best vendor we have ever worked with and I promise you will not be disappointed. Elliot is incredibly responsive - like anytime we had a question (which was often) he would be texting/calling us back within 10 min. It was so nice and really helped relieve a lot of stress throughout our planning. Elliot is extremely knowledgeable in his field of work and was extremely helpful in guiding all of our poses and providing insight on the best location spots and recommended order of events. Elliot prioritizes you on your special day and will do anything to get the best shots - he literally climbed a tree for us lol! He also kept a box of Q-tips on him at all times to help me blot my tears without ruining my makeup which was so so sweet. Elliot is also very efficient. He gets great shots super quickly and can work within your timeline. He literally had our sneak peeks and drone video uploaded to my phone the same day as our event. Overall, Elliot is extremely passionate about his work and will do everything he can to ensure you are happy with the result. We are obsessed with what we have seen so far and cannot wait to see the full package!
Savannah S., 4 months ago
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Nova Photos 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $795
  • Serves Salem, WI
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Nova Photos is a wedding photography, videography, and photo booth studio in Chicago, IL. We're a multicultural, multilingual, LGBTQ-friendly, photographer/employee-owned studio dedicated to documenting the most memorable moments of your wedding day! Collectively, we have captured over 10,000 weddings. At Nova Photos, we work with our clients every step of the way. The team provides comprehensive support with planning locations, setting up permits, and creating a timeline that works for them and their other vendors. Every couple deserves more than just memories; they deserve a timeless keepsake that captures the essence of their love story!

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Nova Photos absolutely understood the assignment when capturing my maternity shoot. Super creative, friendly, and fun! I’ll definitely be using them again!
Jamie L., 5 months ago
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IG PHOTO VIDEO INC. 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,690
  • Serves Salem, WI
  • Offer

IGphotovideo offers photography packages and videography packages. You can customize individual packages or bundle a photography and videography package to meet all your needs. Our team capture all your special moments, venue, decor, guests, and more. They use quality equipment and are always prepared for anything. Their services include: — Delivery on USB flash drive in Customized Box and Google Drive — Unlimited number of photos taken and color corrected — Photobook 6*6 (20 pages) or 10*10 (30pages) — Post-production video about 60 – 120 minutes with full ceremony, speeches, first dance, cake cutting, etc... — 4 – 12 min highlight video

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Ivan and his team were great! From start to finish it was a very smooth process to book with IGphoto, we had an engagement shoot with him as well. The photos for both engagement and wedding turned out amazing. They look luxurious and classic and truly captured what a fun day we had. I’ve watching the highlight video they made for us about a hundred times, it was very well edited. Can’t go wrong booking them!
Emily C., a month ago
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Small Town Seekers Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,695
  • Serves Salem, WI

Hello and welcome! We are Chris & Madeline, partners in business and in life! We are Wisconsin-based photographers striving to create a unique, customized look for each client. Our style mixes candid, photojournalistic, and artistic. We know that every story is unique to you and your partner, and therefore should be captured that way.

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From the moment we first reached out to Small Town Seekers Photography, we knew we were in good hands. They were incredibly helpful, fun, and great to work with throughout the entire planning process and the day of our wedding. They had a very professional yet personable communication style that put us at ease. When it came to the wedding day, they captured the most beautiful and professional photos that were exactly what we were looking for. They made the photo sessions fun and easy, which was so important to us on our special day. We are thrilled with the final photos and would highly recommend Small Town Seekers Photography to any couple looking for an exceptional photography experience.
Alex and B., 3 months ago
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Brittany Qualls-Molleda Photography 

4.6

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,559
  • Serves Salem, WI
  • Offer

Brittany Qualls-Molleda Photography creates lasting memories using a candid and documentary-style photography. We offer an in-home studio where photography services can be provided using a backdrop, props, posing, and styling to enhance your session and exceed your expectations. I am ready to show this side of humanity and display the love - the support - the silliness of our loved ones, families, and friends alike. Let me take you on a photo journey to show you how you make others feel through my eyes. I promise it'll be worth it.

Where to even begin with Brittany! First of all she is an amazing person through and through! On our wedding day 2/22/25 she was early and got right to work. She helped us out in ways we couldn't even imagine. She gave us pointers on our nephews fiasco of a suit, ensured it would work out and made it not a big deal. The entire process with Brittany was flawless, she guided us and somehow found our esthetic with the little knowledge we gave her! Her skills are unmatched and we will be considering her for any photos we need in the future! We are excited to see the photos, Brittany showed us some raw pictures on her camera and we were immediately hooked on what she was getting, just ask my now wife Alaina who has said at minimum 5 times a day, "ugh I can't wait to see the photos" "oh I know theses are going to be great" Thanks for everything Brittany! Update we received sneak peeks and are in absolute shock and awe. Brittany had a true talent for this all!
Courtney & A., 11 days ago
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Whimsical Roots Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Salem, WI

Over 200 times since 2013, I’ve hopped out of bed in the morning with butterflies in my stomach & stars in my eyes as I’ve loaded up my camera bag & headed out the door to capture a beautiful wedding day. I help sophisticated couples like you celebrate this iconic chapter in your journey by creating sincere images that look & feel true to life, & true to you. Your love story is anything but ordinary, & you can trust that I will celebrate your connection with creativity & poise, in its own, unrivaled way.  Depend on me to ensure a relaxed & joyful experience that will transform the fleeting moments of your wedding day into treasured heirlooms.

My husband and I had an amazing experience working with Andrea at Whimsical Roots Photography again, this time for our wedding! She killed it yet again! We are IN LOVE (which might be an understatement) with all the results She captured everything we had hoped for and more. We cannot wait to work with her again in the future for other big milestones!
Abbi S., a year ago
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LotusFly Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,850
  • Serves Salem, WI

I've been capturing weddings since 2009. My style is classic/true to color and my approach is a mix of directive (for posed parts of the day) and candid. Overall, I blend into the background as much as possible when it's appropriate, capturing things as they happen and I help you create portraits with gentle direction and humor where necessary. It is your day. let’s work together to make your photos the best record of your memories they can be! I look forward to working with you!

Awarded Best of Zola
Shawna with LotusFly Photography was an absolute joy to work with for our wedding photography. Her communication style was organized, thoughtful, and attentive - she took detailed notes during our consultations and always followed up promptly. Most importantly, the quality of Shawna's work is fantastic, especially considering her very reasonable rates. She has a true talent for capturing emotional moments and telling the story of the day. On the wedding day itself, Shawna brought a sense of calm and kept everything running smoothly while also fading into the background. She implemented our discussed plans flawlessly and was highly professional yet so easy to work with. We could not be happier with how our photos turned out - Shawna beautifully documented all the special details and joyful memories of our wedding celebration. We enthusiastically recommend LotusFly Photography for any couple's special day!
Rachel U., 7 months ago
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LAR Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,250
  • Serves Salem, WI

I am here to photograph weddings, couples, and branding sessions for those who are goofy, eccentric lovers and people like me! I absolutely love the magic that is created with the couples and individuals I meet to make their dreams or ideas a reality! If you have a wild spirit, and want your moments captured, lets chat! All are welcome <3

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Lauren was an amazing photographer to work with! My husband and I planned to get married in Rockford while living in Houston. Choosing our photographer who was willing to work with our weird circumstance was super important. From the start Lauren was communicative, supportive, and flexible! As a person she is so kind and calming, as a professional her pictures really captured what I envisioned for our wedding day. She was direct about her pricing, her suggestions, and her advice. On my wedding day I didn’t have to worry about a thing and I’m so glad she captured our most important moments.
Jessica, 4 months ago
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Hooke Photo 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,950
  • Serves Salem, WI

As a small boy, I would sit for hours watching my mother hand-color portraits for a local photographer, during the cold winter months, by a fire in our family room. From there I began taking my own pictures with my first box camera. Fast forward to a restless twenty-something working as a microbiologist, taking weddings and portraits on weekends. Eventually I graduated college with an M.A. in Photography and started out in Chicago, assisting numerous photographers, shooting everything from oranges to weddings. I have been fortunate to have worked all over the world. Photography is more than a job, it’s an avocation, a passion, it's what I do.

Awarded Best of Zola
On such an important day, Thom makes everything easy. No stress at all to work with. Very professional. The pictures were great. Thom shows true passion with the photos. Its more then just another day at the office. 11/10 would recommend to everyone.
Matthew K., 2 years ago
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Mark Malec Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Salem, WI

Mark Malec Photography is a wedding company located in West Bend, Wisconsin. Mark and Beth Malec, the owners of the company, aim to get to know each couple they work with prior to the wedding day in order to become more familiar with each couple's photographic needs and desires. This husband-and-wife team focuses on maintaining open communication throughout the planning process in order to provide accessible and transparent services. The company encourages couples to remain present and mindful on their wedding day, which enables Mark and Beth to capture genuine and natural images.

Where do we even begin? Starting with our engagement shoot, Mark and Beth made us feel so comfortable, and were so good at capturing the way we feel about each other. They have a great eye for what will make a good shot and we’re super attentive to details. They made the shoot so fun and we ended up with a great mix of formal shots and more fun/spicy shots. We had originally planned to just do our engagement shoot with them, as we were getting married out of state but when we got the proofs back, there was no question about paying the travel cost to have them capture our wedding day. They were totally on top of the planning process and really let us be creative with the shots that we wanted and what the day was going to look like. They were there for us every step of the way, and will make you feel like you can handle anything your crazy aunt or creepy family friend is going to throw your way on your day - they’ve seen it all and they play defense for you. Wedding day rolls around and they’re in full on production mode. When I say that I didn’t have to worry about a single thing on the wedding day, I mean it. They had our schedule, kept us on track, and most importantly, they kept us relaxed. I cannot stress enough how special it was to have them both there to get both angles of all of the moments - it’s not something you really think about until you see how special it is to have both sides of the first looks, walking down the aisle, and the first kiss. As my husband and I talked about the day on our way to our honeymoon a few days later, we agreed that choosing Mark and Beth was by far the greatest decision we made for our day. We loved them, and they gave us the most precious memories to cherish for ever. Their work speaks for itself, there’s no question about that, but I think the most important thing they bring is the passion they have for what they do, and I think that’s what made us trust them as much as we did. We really could not have asked for a better pair to work with, and every one in our family LOVED them. If there was any recommendation I had for future brides, it’s to let Mark and Beth be your people.
Caroline S., 2 months ago
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JB Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Salem, WI

JB Photography specializes in preserving your wedding memories through pictures. Janalee, the owner, is a vibrant individual who sees the beauty in everything through a camera lens. She and her talented team of creative professionals strive to document your big day in a comprehensive and visually stunning manner. Our style is a mixture of portraiture and photojournalism. Which means we are going to deliver those traditional portraits and we are going to capture the natural candid moments with raw emotions. Don't worry, we will guide you, walk with you, laugh with you, and help you feel comfortable in front of the camera.

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Janalee at JB Photography, was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding day. From our initial consultation, her communication was quick, efficient, and provided us with tons of helpful information to prepare for our big day. On the day of, she was incredibly thorough and attentive, making sure to provide constant support to the bride during the pre-ceremony time. The quality of their work was truly amazing - they captured every special moment with such care and artistry. We are over the moon with how our wedding photos turned out and feel we received incredible value for the investment. We highly recommend JB Photography to any couple looking for an experienced, professional, and talented photographer.
Janelie L., 5 months ago
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DeGroot Film Co. 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Salem, WI

WE ARE KATIE & DEVIN. We're in love & we shoot other people in love. It's hard to call just one place home. We're born and raised in Wisconsin, but there are pieces of our hearts in both Colorado and California, the two places where we have traveled the most together. We specialize in couples who are madly in love and who have a sense of humor. We prefer to tell your story, rather than make another generic love story. We want to capture raw emotions. We want you to giggle and we want you to dance.

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I would hire Degroot Film again and again. We had such a great experience with Katie & Devin for our wedding. They were responsive, had fair prices, and took the most beautiful photos. The quality of their work is top notch. I highly recommend Degroot Film for any type of photoshoot, but especially for weddings. You will not be disappointed!
Madison Kemnitz, a year ago
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Wild Elegance 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Salem, WI

Hello hello! My name is Marie and I am the owner and photographer for Wild Elegance. We are a brand for adventurers, for lovers of life, and genuine people who love those little moments between the moments in life and seek out truth over perfection. Your marriage is unique because of the relationships you have with the people you choose to celebrate with. Spending my day with you and your closest family and friends brings me such joy, and creating art out of some of the best moments of your life is something I am truly honored to be a part of for so many.

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Knowing how much of a financial investment a wedding photographer was going to be, I did not take my decision lightly. I reached out to several companies and had several questions when determining who would be the right fit. And I have to say, Marie was by far the most understanding and compassionate during that process. While many photographers seemed annoyed by the (many) questions I would ask before booking, Marie was patient and very thoughtful with her responses -- she even took time to arrange a phone call with me while traveling! And during that phone call, she made sure I didn't feel rushed and that she answered all questions I had fully, it truly felt like I was talking to a friend. That was when I made the decision to book with Marie. Beyond that, when booking the session for our Engagement photos, she brought several creative and adventurous ideas to the table and had the PERFECT locations to take us to. We had a blast together. I would recommend Marie to anyone looking for a photographer who is friendly, compassionate, accommodating and just a joy to be around.
Katie, a year ago
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Makena Lee Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,600
  • Serves Salem, WI

Hi! Welcome. My name is Makena a late-twenties photographer in the greater Milwaukee Area! When not photographing people or pets (@thegooddogphotography), I am photographing homes for real estate (yes – I know what you’re thinking… “Boring!” but hey, sometimes it’s nice to photograph things that don’t move or run away from you.) But in my actual free time, I am editing photos, hanging with my mini-family, going to F45, or crashing my neighbor's pool. I am a family, newborn, portrait, and branding photographer. But honestly, I love what I do so much that I can shoot whatever you’re looking for, just inquire!

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I'm so happy we found Makena! She gave us a call before the big day to go over our ideas and different photo options. On the big day, she was bright and happy but relaxed at the same time which really put me at ease. She took so many photos to make sure we had options. Plus, our final photos were done way before we were expecting them to. If we need another photographer, Makena is my go to.
Alissa, 2 years ago
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Olive Azalea Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Salem, WI

I'm Olive, a couples and wedding photographer located in Southeastern Wisconsin. Since 2021, I’ve had the joy of capturing timeless, sophisticated moments with an old-money style that celebrates the elegance of love. Through my lens, I aim to create images that feel like a cherished part of history—full of grace, warmth, and a sense of timeless beauty.

Olive captured our daughter’s first moments for us. We were so grateful for her patience with our newborn’s unexpected fussiness, she handled it professionally and with gentle grace. Olive makes a comfortable atmosphere for everyone involved. Her attention to detail showed in each photo she promptly delivered to us. Thanks, Olive!
Justin and L., a year ago
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Bella Luz Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $565
  • Serves Salem, WI

After beginning in 35mm film and practicing the art of photography on the side all my life, I took a severance package over a change in position when my corporate job was being downsized. That was 2017, and I have only earned my living through a lens since then. Bills, pandemics and doubters - be damned. I am still here, and I am here for you.

Bella Luz Photography was the perfect choice for our wedding photography. From the very beginning, their communication was excellent - they were highly professional, skilled, and insightful in understanding our vision. On the day of the wedding, they captured every moment with a fantastic, artistic eye, providing incredible value through their visual storytelling. Kevin, the lead photographer, was wonderful to work with and we highly recommend Bella Luz Photography to any couple looking for exceptional wedding photos that will beautifully preserve the memories of their special day. Kevin is GREAT!!!
Ron F., 5 months ago
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Amanda Ketterhagen Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Salem, WI

I'm Amanda! I'm a Wedding and Lifestyle photographer serving those who want their story told in great detail with intention. I'm a sucker for finding the beauty in your every day moments and preserving these moments to tell the story of the beautiful season of life you're in. Your moments are so deserving of being documented in a way that feels true to you. I would be honored to tell your story.

With how hectic a wedding day can be it’s nice to have a great photographer to keep you on track in order to capture everything you want! Amanda did that and more! She made my mind at ease not only during the wedding planning process, but also that day! Thank you so much!
Cassi K., 10 months ago
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Melanie Nadeane Photography LLC 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,897
  • Serves Salem, WI

From stolen glances to cheeky kisses and getting loose on the dance floor, I'll be there to document your love story. I'll even make sure to snap authentic moments that may've slipped by unnoticed - they're the best ones! Whether you want me to inconspicuously lurk in the shadows, snapping candid shots, or be right up front, rounding everyone up for group photos, I'll be the chameleon you need on the day. Either way, I'll be behind the lens, not missing a beat. When you look through the photos memories will come to life and it'll be as though you're right there doing it all over again.

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Melanie has second shot for me and I am glad she did. Both were winter weddings with tight schedules. She helped me tremendously with portraits i would have not been able to get on my own! Definitely recommend her, her creativity and professionalism.
Daniela Rollin Photo Co., 3 years ago
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Elyse Bullard Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $5,200
  • Serves Salem, WI

Why do I take photos? Well I’m glad you asked! When I was a teenager I was thrown from one of my horses and lost my long term memory. Thankfully my father was into photography and I notice that looking back at family photos helped to trigger my memory! With the fear of hitting my head and potentially loosing my memory again, I started taking photography classes and was obsessive about taking photos. Whenever I take photos for a client I remember how important it was to my recovery to have images of my life.

Elyse did an amazing job from our engagement photos to our wedding day. She was organized, helpful and made everything on our wedding day flow easily. We love our photo library and the many amazing photos we have to choose from will be cherished for years to come. We love the light, airy, style she has for weddings with a natural feel!
Kerri M., 3 years ago
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Kingfisher Portraits, LLC 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,600
  • Serves Salem, WI

Welcome to Kingfisher Portraits! We are a small photography business located in Waukesha, WI serving southeastern Wisconsin. Owners Greg and Ava photograph engagements, weddings, and family portraits. Greg is the lead photographer/photo editor, and Ava specializes in providing strong creative direction, posing, and can work as a secondary photographer as-needed.

We absolutely loved working with Greg on our wedding day! He made the experience so easy and worked really well with our videographer to make sure everything went smoothly. He was very professional and fun to work with! The photos had a speedy turn around time and turned out better than we could have hoped for! Would absolutely recommend!
Nathan H., 7 months ago
Steve Bowman Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Salem, WI

Welcome! I'm Steve! Creativity should be about showing you the usual things unusually. It should be about using everything at that moment to produce something unique...ultimately, it's about dragging your client towards something bigger and better than they expect. It's about giving them experiences and photographs that belong on rock albums and movie posters!

Steve Bowman Photography was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From the very first interaction, his communication was quick, informative, and friendly. The quality of his work was stellar - they captured the most beautiful, artistic, and detail-oriented photos that we will treasure forever. They were able to get us our fully edited photos the same night, which was incredibly impressive. The best example is, the stunning family photo they took of my husband, daughter, and I - it's now my new favorite of the three of us and I can't stop looking at it. He also took incredible shots of my husband and I throughout the day that I'm so grateful to have. Plus, he made the whole experience easy and fun! We had a great time getting our pictures taken together for a first look before the ceremony. The value he provided was unbeatable, and we'll absolutely be using him again in the future. Steve Bowman Photography is simply the best!
Pamela N., 6 months ago

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About wedding photographers in Salem, WI

How much does a wedding photographer typically cost in Salem, WI?

A Salem, WI wedding photographer ranges from $320 to $4,900 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?

93% of photographers in Salem, WI 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 Salem, WI?

Some of the most popular photographers in this area include JZ Studio Photography, 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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