The Best Wedding Photographers in Traverse City, MI

The Best Wedding Photographers in Traverse City, MI

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451 Wedding Photographers in Traverse City, MI

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Sam Ann Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,970
  • Serves Traverse City, MI for additional fees

Hi guys! My name is Samantha and I’m a wedding photographer based in Toledo, OH. I love to capture everything with weddings from the details, the main events, and everything in between. I strive for a documentary/romantic style. My goal is to help you prepare you so you can feel comfy and enjoy the moments, whether it’s for your engagement session or wedding day. When booking with me, you’ll have access to my wedding handbook, guides, and a personalized timeline to help prepare you for a stress free day. No matter which package you’ll get plenty of amazing photos to remember your day :)

Sam Ann Photography was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding day. She is an excellent communicator and extremely organized, which helped make the day go so smoothly. The quality of her work is truly exceptional - she listened to our ideas and offered great suggestions that resulted in photos we will cherish forever. Sam did a wonderful job of not just capturing our special moments, but also the fun and joy of our guests throughout the celebration. Looking back on the photos, it's easy to remember the entire day, not just pieces of it. We have since used Sam Ann Photography for our maternity and family photos, and they are equally fantastic at those as well. We have found our photographer for life and cannot recommend them highly enough.
Kayla, 5 months ago
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Halley Alexa Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Traverse City, MI for additional fees

A west Michigan-based photographer available for weddings, engagements, and portraits with over ten years of experience. I specialize in natural light photography, candid connections, and adapting my posing and directing to help you let loose and to match your kind of love.

Halley is an incredible photographer! She has a great eye. We used her for engagement and wedding photos. She made us feel so comfortable. As a result our pictures are so natural and authentic. On the wedding day she knew exactly what to do and get everything done with little direction. She also has a great personality and made the whole experience so much fun. I highly recommend her. Thank you so much Halley for everything :)
Muriel J., a year ago
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Olive & Oak Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,600
  • Serves Traverse City, MI for additional fees

Hi friend! Grace here. I’m from a small town in south-central PA, where I was raised on the great outdoors, drive-in movies, & board games. My husband is my best friend & we have an adorable toddler keeping us on our toes! We're all about Jesus, our people, traveling, coffee shops & our two Aussies. I’m a big advocate of seeing new places, deep talks under the stars & being near the mountains any chance I can get. I believe that marriage begins with a promise & a lifetime of memories follow after that. My clients are my friends & I feel privileged to begin this adventure with you!

I couldn’t have asked for a better photographer. She was sooo easy to work with. Her visions aligned with mine, she was efficient and so sweet. I truly trusted her with everything in me and she did not disappoint! She traveled across the country for us and was a 10/10 human being and professional photographer. You need her!!
Morgan W., 10 months ago
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Mariah Kasten Photo 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Traverse City, MI for additional fees

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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Lauren Ashlie Imagery 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Serves Traverse City, MI for additional fees

Photography has always been my way of connecting with the world, but weddings hold a special place in my heart. There's something truly magical about experiencing every emotion of the day alongside the couple - the joy, the happy tears, the excitement, and even the quiet, heartfelt moments in between. Being entrusted to capture those emotions is an honor I don't take lightly. With each click of the shutter, I'm not just taking a photo - I'm preserving a piece of your story, one that you can cherish forever.

We had the absolute pleasure of working with Lauren for our wedding, and I truly can’t recommend her enough! From the moment we first met her, it was clear that she wasn’t just passionate about photography—she genuinely cared about capturing the essence of our day in the most beautiful, authentic way possible. Lauren has an extraordinary eye for detail. She doesn’t just take pictures; she captures moments—the spontaneous smiles, the glances exchanged, the raw emotions. From the very beginning, she made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera—something neither of us was used to. She took the time to understand our style and personalities, and tailored her approach to fit that perfectly. On the day of the wedding, her calm and positive energy was a grounding presence amid all the excitement. Lauren made the entire process feel seamless and enjoyable, from our engagement shoot to the wedding day and beyond. She’s a true artist, and her work will be cherished by us for years to come. If you’re looking for a wedding photographer who is not only professional but will go above and beyond to capture your most important moments, look no further than Lauren. She exceeded every expectation we had, and we are forever grateful! Thank you, Lauren, for giving us memories that will last a lifetime!
Heather H., 6 months ago
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Cecilia Harvard Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Traverse City, MI for additional fees

My name is Cecilia but you can call me Cece. I'm so happy you are here. I'm married to the love of my life and together we have three rambunctious little boys. I'm based in Utah and I LOVE traveling. If your wedding is out of state I would love to come to you. I have always found joy in taking photos. It wasn't until I got pregnant with my first child that I developed a strong passion for photography. When I'm not taking pictures I enjoy exercising, reading books, and hanging out with my family & friends

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She did such a great job; she listened to us and got all the must-have photos we needed. Cece also kept the party going by having a fun time with us and capturing all of our guests' fun.
Peter R., 2 years ago
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Lauren Baker Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $7,000
  • Serves Traverse City, MI for additional fees

This might surprise you...Prior to photography, I was a professional concert dancer. So I understand what it's like to be in the spotlight. And I understand how to use my training as a dancer to make you look stunning in front of the camera. I know the mechanics of the body and how to pose you to look your best. And on your wedding day, that is exactly how you should feel.

Lauren is so incredibly talented at what she does! I'm a wedding planner and florist, so I have the opportunity to work with many photographers in the area. Lauren is by far one of the best in the industry. We recently worked on a styled shoot together, and she captured our vision and design so perfectly! She is the perfect blend of professional, and easy-going. Do yourself a favor and hire her!!
Hailey (Essen Events), 4 years ago
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Gretchen Wittry Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $7,000
  • Serves Traverse City, MI for additional fees

I love this job of mine. When you book me, you can be assured that I will operate before, during & after the wedding with your best interests at heart. My #1 goal is always to create a space that allows you (and your loved ones) to be your best, most comfortable selves & to depict your wedding day through your final photo gallery in the most authentic way as you remember it unfolding. My motto is "the friend who takes photos." You deserve a photographer who shows up for you on your wedding day who is not only a professional, but also feels like a trusted friend to support, celebrate and create a safe (& fun) space for you on your wedding day.

We are so lucky to have had Gretchen as our wedding photographer!! She is so so talented and beyond a joy to work with. I cannot recommend Gretchen enough. She is incredibly organized and captured our day so beautifully. Her warmth and creativity are unparalleled. My husband and I had our engagement and wedding photos done by Gretchen and we adore them. Her style and energy is so fun. She was thoughtful in our ceremony and reception moments, bridal party and family shots, and captured so many intimate moments we will cherish forever. There are so many "in-the-moment"/documentary style photos Gretchen took that we adore. Not only did my husband and I love Gretchen, but our family and friends were blown away by her talent and attention to detail. She made our loved ones feel like VIPs and captured their love and energy so perfectly. She gave us such peace through the wedding journey with her confidence and vision. She helped map out our general timeline of the day, shots, etc. Gretchen did an amazing job capturing all of our guests. I cannot wait to work with Gretchen again in the future for more life event fun!!!
Rachel Z., 3 months ago
Belle&Bee Photography 

4.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Traverse City, MI for additional fees

Hi! I'm Michelle, the owner and lead photographer for Belle&Bee! I am so happy to have you here. I always like to connect with my clients so we feel at ease and comfortable with one another as we document your most precious moments. I love to create, whether it be with my camera, drawing and painting, or sculpting. People often describe me as bubbly and upbeat. I am committed and dedicated. Trustworthy and reliable. Let's create some magic together.

Belle & Bee Photography made our wedding so beautiful with their artistic talents. This husband and wife duo brought their skills, abilities, and industry knowledge to our ceremony and reception with the utmost care. We cannot be more grateful that we used Belle & Bee to create our wedding video. Michelle has a special gift when it comes to preserving memories via video format. She captured all of our important moments from beginning to end. It is truly a wonderful feeling to not be stressed about how something like how a wedding video will turn out. I highly recommend you to put your trust and faith into Belle & Bee Photography when selecting a videographer for your special occasion. It was a special indescribable feeling to see the finished product and witness how well Belle & Bee told the story of our day through the lense of their camera. You will not regret selecting Belle & Bee Photography!
Christopher B., a year ago
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VanDee Photo 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Traverse City, MI for additional fees
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My name is Alyssa, I am the owner and photographer of VanDee Photo, I am located in Northwest Ohio but travel just about anywhere! I love Michigan and hope to photograph more weddings there! I am 24 and am a mom of 3, wife, and plenty of pets to love on. My love for photography has existed for as long as I can remember but my grandpas have really pushed me to create a business with my passion. VanDee Photo was officially created in 2021, but I have been photographing since 2016! I am mostly photographing weddings these days, maybe yours will next!

VanDee Photos was the perfect choice for our wedding photographer. Having worked with VanDee before, I knew her thorough, kind, and appreciative communication style would make wedding planning a breeze. She kept us informed about every step of the process. On our big day, VanDee captured the excitement and energy perfectly. Her fun, enticing shots highlight special moments from the ceremony and reception that we'll treasure forever. VanDee is talented at photography in any setting - from posed family portraits to candid dance floor antics. Her skill shone through in the final album, where she preserved the raw emotion and joy we felt. I'd enthusiastically recommend VanDee to any couple looking to relive their magical moments through vibrant, energetic wedding photography.
Addison J., 7 months ago
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KJensen Images 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Traverse City, MI for additional fees

Over the past decade, I’ve transformed simple moments into unforgettable memories, working with over 30 couples each year. I take the time to get to know you—what makes your love story unique—and bring that to life in your proposal or wedding. Whether you want picture-perfect, luxe poses or prefer a more intimate vibe where a hug says it all, I’ve got the experience to capture it. From intimate elopements to grand celebrations, my goal is to create a personalized experience that reflects your love, your way.

Katrina from KJensen Images was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding day. From the very first call, she helped us feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera, guiding us through poses and shots with ease. Katrina is hands down amazing at what she does - she can take your vision and turn it into lifelong memories. As a couple of newbies when it comes to photo shoots, Katrina made us feel like pros throughout the entire process. I highly, highly recommend her for all your photography needs!
Angelica K., 4 months ago
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Cat Alkire Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $6,500
  • Serves Traverse City, MI for additional fees

Fueled by equal parts Diet Coke and passion, I spend my days capturing the kinds of images that make you stop, smile, and ask time to please slow down. Your story - your love - is beautiful and I can't wait to capture it in images you will treasure for years to come. I believe in real moments and heartfelt conversations over coffee, and in the kinds of images that remind you of the joy that can be found in the simplest of moments together.

Cat was hands down the best decision I made regarding my wedding! She is organized, knowledgeable, kind, and insanely talented. She put myself and my husband at ease on the biggest day of our lives. She jumped in to help when needed and made sure the day ran smoothly. Her communication was exceptional from start to finish. She captured our day so beautifully! We are so thankful that we had Cat capture our special day!
Merissa R., 5 months ago
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Brittany Sanders Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,600
  • Serves Traverse City, MI for additional fees

Hi! I'm Brittany Sanders, a destination wedding photographer based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. I capture all types of love worldwide. My style of photojournalism documents all of the little and intimate emotions throughout the best day of your life. My work can be described as cinematic and documentary, with slight editorial.

From the moment we first spoke with Brittany and browsed her work, we knew she was the perfect fit for capturing our wedding day. Brittany and her team were prompt, professional, and incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. Her communication was outstanding, and she provided creative suggestions throughout the day that resulted in elegant, timeless photos. Even though it was just Brittany and her second shooter, they felt like they were everywhere, expertly capturing every single special moment. Looking back at our photos, we are in awe of how Brittany was able to preserve all the magic and joy of our wedding day in a way we'll be able to cherish for a lifetime. We highly recommend Brittany Sanders Photography to any couple looking for a talented, dedicated photography team to beautifully document their big day.
Skylar L., 2 months ago
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Talley Arce Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Traverse City, MI for additional fees

Hello! With over 12 years of experience behind the lens, my passion lies in capturing those truly priceless and unforgettable moments that hold immense significance in your life. It fills my heart with joy to be able to document those special occasions that you've been eagerly anticipating for so long. I am genuinely excited to collaborate with you, standing side by side, to bring your dream to life and create everlasting memories that will make your heart sing with happiness.

Talley made sure she guided us thru portraits as well as capturing special moments. On our wedding day I didn’t have the capacity to think about pics and Talley made sure we preserved our memories. Awesome job!
Brian and A., 2 years ago
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Kim Hymes Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $6,500
  • Serves Traverse City, MI for additional fees

Introducing myself, an Atlanta-based wedding photographer with a deep passion for capturing authentic and timeless moments. I am dedicated to providing couples with a true-to-life experience, ensuring that every aspect of their special day is beautifully documented.One of the aspects I love most about my craft is the opportunity to travel. Whether it's an elopement in a picturesque location or a destination wedding, I am always thrilled to be a part of your journey. No distance is too far to document the love and joy that unfolds during your special moments.

Kim is always my first vendor recommendation to my couples. I have worked with her on numerous personal and professional events and always am in awe once I see the galleries. She knows exactly how to capture the images/memories many don't even have words to ask for. There is nothing better than truly being able to see how your guests enjoyed the wedding, along with their unscripted , raw emotion.
Elizabeth And Leigh, a year ago
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Creare Media 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Traverse City, MI for additional fees

We are a husband and wife wedding photography team who capture candid and expertly posed events. We love detail work and capturing fun and happy memories! We make it our mission to enjoy each event with our clients and make them as comfortable and at ease as possible! We make every session and event unique and customized for each clients tastes and goals. We love new challenges and theme inspirations!

Rachel was professional and easy to work with during the wedding planning process and on the wedding day. She working seamlessly with our photographer and captured our day beautifully! She created a highlight video and a longer video with about 70 minutes of coverage that we will cherish forever!
Nicole J., 7 months ago
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Jessica Dailey Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Traverse City, MI for additional fees

Hi! I'm Jessica. I'm a fine art wedding photographer. My husband, Scott, is my second shooter, and together we travel around Michigan and the surrounding states to document the best love stories. I believe in natural light, creative flow, and heartfelt gestures, and I let these beliefs lead my way as I work with you to create stylish and evocative works of art.

Jessica Dailey Photography was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. Their communication was great, efficient, and always positive throughout the entire process. The quality of their work was truly elegant, creative, and they had such a positive energy that made the photo session seamless and easy. They came with so many wonderful ideas for photos and were open to anything we wanted to try. We couldn't be happier with the photos and are so grateful to Jessica Dailey Photography for helping to make our wedding day so memorable.
Kirsten H., 5 months ago
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Richardson Imagery 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Traverse City, MI for additional fees

We are a husband/wife team who specializes in couples and weddings. After living in Michigan and capturing weddings there the last 7 years, we are excited to be back home in the Ozarks and look forward to meeting and serving couples in this area.

Clarissa and Tim were so on top of everything for us that we didn't have to worry about anything, they knew exactly what to do! They were very flexible with how the day went but still made sure to get all the key moments from different angles while being discreet. On top of being great photographers they are very sweet, respectful of boundaries for those they are photographing, and worked well with all the age groups at our wedding. All of our photos by them have been well complimented!
Erik and M., 2 years ago
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AnthonyMJr Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Traverse City, MI for additional fees

Wanna feel Beautiful & Relaxed on your Big Day? Welcome to AnthonyMJr Photography. We are a husband and wife team based in Southern California, who specialize in creating epic images and delivering exceptional, seamless service. This helps to enable a stress free wedding environment so you two can be present and enjoy what matters most, each other! Our vision is to provide couples who dare to venture beyond the normalcy of the traditional photography experience to achieve easy, fun & epic one of a kind imagery. This theme is also reflected in our imagery! One of a kind magazine worthy images while making you feel at ease. This is our goal!

We LOVE working with AnthonyMJr Photography! Their photos are STUNNING - they truly capture the love between all of our couples. They love having fun at the event and are a dream collaborator on the vendor level. We also love the quick turnaround for sneak peeks - they are masters at what they do and we recommend them to all of our couples!
DeBell Golf Club, 2 years ago
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Bellbird Photography And Design 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Serves Traverse City, MI for additional fees

I'm a portrait and wedding photographer currently based in Defiance, Ohio. All of my couples have entrusted me to photograph their wedding and capture the memories that will remind them of their wedding day forever. I am there to capture the joy, laughter, emotion, and beauty of your wedding day. I love it when my couples relax, go with the flow, and enjoy themselves!

Taylor with Bellbird Photography made our day so special and her photography style was effortless! She was such a pleasure to work with and made sure my groom and I were taken care of the entire day and felt comfortable in front of the camera. She arrived right on time and made sure to capture every moment of the beautiful day. We are absolutely thrilled to have worked with such a kind, professional, fun photographer and cannot recommend her enough!
Sarah V., 3 months ago
Abigael Brittin Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,700
  • Serves Traverse City, MI for additional fees

Hi! I’m Abi, a passionate visual storyteller with a focus on documentary-style photography. My work is all about capturing authentic, raw moments that tell the unique story of your wedding day. I was born and raised in Minooka, Illinois and then spent my college years and early 20's in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Me and my husband moved back to Illinois last year to be closer to family! I enjoy all things creative and lounging on the couch with my husband, Clay, and our two crazy dogs. I am a lover of craft beer, mexican food, and reality TV. I was created to create and give all of the Glory to God!

Abigael Brittin Photography LLC was an absolute dream to work with for such a special day. From the very first encounter, Abi was kind, open-minded, and direct in her communication style, which immediately put us at ease. Her dependable, quality work truly captured all the candid moments we didn't want to miss. If you're anything like me, you need direction in photos and Abi really gives that to you, which helps you feel so comfortable throughout the entire process. Not to mention, she is so fun and will have you laughing the entire time!! Couldn't recommend a better photographer for any of life's special moments!
Hannah H., 4 months ago
Lexx Creative 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,050
  • Serves Traverse City, MI for additional fees

Hi, I'm Alexx! I grew up in San Diego and went to school in Malibu to study media production & math (I know, weird combo). Since then, I've lived in both Point Loma in SD and in West LA, so I'm always popping around all of SoCal! I absolutely adore weddings for the love, celebration, joy, and romance, so I want to make sure those are your main feelings throughout the day! What that means is I will always remain a calm presence in the chaos to help keep you grounded, but also blend into the background to give you space to just experience your day!

I don't even know where to begin. Alexx was hands down the best photographer we could have asked for. From the start she was supper communicative and within a day of inquiry, we had set up a time to chat and get acquainted. She is incredibly professional, but still super personable! We had so much fun with her at our engagement shoot, and the photos were INCREDIBLE. Her style is so organic and she makes you feel very comfortable from the start. She gave us so many tips leading up to the wedding about what to have ready for her and at what time, while still being super flexible with us if we needed to adapt. Day of with her was a breeze, too! She lead us through all of our photos and we wrapped up family photos quickly enough thanks to her that we were able to spend more time with our guests/family before the reception which was amazing! She had our previews to us within a few days and we are OBSESSED with every photo!! We cannot wait to see the full gallery :) Thank you so much for everything, Alexx!!!
Payten S., 3 years ago
Smith and Co. Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,900
  • Serves Traverse City, MI for additional fees

We LOVE love. At Smith & Co. we want to celebrate you every step of the way! Located in central Indiana we serve both local, out of state, and adventurous couples on elopement destinations. From large events to small, intimate vow exchanges we are here for it all! We are proud allies and welcome LGBTQ+ couples. We would love to connect with you and help you bring your vision to life. We love to meet via zoom to discuss what to expect while sharing real galleries, tips, and tricks. We can't wait to meet you! xoxox

Elizabeth was wonderful to work with. From the very first email to zoom calls, and our in person meeting at the venue. They made the process very easy for us, and super helpful with her created day of timeline, and the documents of family order and her experience to give proper direction on the day of. We were absolutely amazed with the quality of photos and the quick turn around time for sneak peaks. We were so pleased with their willingness to capture the special moments to us and the constant attention throughout the day to ensure all events were captured. We look forward to working with her in future family photos sessions.
Job M., 9 months ago

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About wedding photographers in Traverse City, MI

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

A Traverse City, MI wedding photographer ranges from $300 to $10,000 and averages at $2,500. The cost reflects the number of hours included, if there is a second photographer, any prints or albums, and, most importantly, the experience of the photographer. But every snapshot they take is a priceless memory of your big day — way better than your bestie's blurry smartphone pics, right?

Do most photographers include a second photographer?

96% of photographers in Traverse City, 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 Traverse City, 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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