The Best Wedding Photographers in Defiance, OH

The Best Wedding Photographers in Defiance, OH

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416 Wedding Photographers in Defiance, OH

Meg & JJ Photos 

5.0

Defiance, OH
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000

We are JJ & Meg, a husband & wife duo who are the best of friends. We are inspired by those little moments of real, honest love shared between you & the ones you love the most. Documenting your day how it naturally unfolds; joyful tears, oodles of love, and endless candids.

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Meg and Jj were photographers for our wedding and we can honestly say if they were not vendors they would have ended up on our guest list! We found Megnolia Photos about a year out from our wedding and each time we met with Megan and Jj , they were so enthusiastic about the event, the requests we made, the details of the day, and EVERYTHING else. From multiple FaceTime calls to discuss our vision, to creating Pinterest mood boards together for our wedding Megan and Jj continued to show how passionate they were about photography and capturing the timeless moments from our special day. Throughout the wedding day, guest would even come up to us constantly to complement the professionalism, skill, and engagement Megan and Jj had the entire day! The 150 guest who attended our wedding and my Husband and I have nothing but the best things to say about our experience with these two. Once receiving our sneak peak photos and our full gallery, we were both brought to tears from seeing how every moment was captured beautifully - happiness and joy could be seen in every photograph. We are now almost at the 5 month mark from our event and I cry every time I look at our gallery because of this. Megnolia Photos is a full on 6/5 star vendor to work with, as both Megan and Jj are definitely vendors turned friends to us. I will forever be a cheerleader to their business. BOOK THEM!!
Dylen & P., 2 years ago
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Wachtman Photography 

5.0

Defiance, OH
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $700

WELCOME! We are your husband, wife du0! Robert and Amy Wachtman Zola offers so many fantastic and talented photographers and vendors, but I can promise you that you won't just have a photographer when booking with Wachtmans Photography, you'll have a friend, supporter and someone to be there to help if you have any questions, or need suggestions to help with your big day! We offer budget friendly packages that includes 1 or 2 photographers, an online gallery and as many images as we can get for you to remember your big day! Don't just hire a photographer, make a friend! I can't wait to capture your big day!

Wachtmans photography captured our wedding last year and did such a phenomenal job! Such amazing people! They did everything we wanted and more! Very creative ideas and everything ran smoothly! I was in complete awe during our reception time I walked over and could see some photos that were already uploaded on a screen and I was so in love with every single one of them! I treasure the photos from our wedding so much! 10000/10 will recommend always!! Everything just went soooo smoothly!!! Love love love them!!!
Amber J., 2 years ago
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Bellbird Photography And Design 

5.0

Defiance, OH
  • Classic style

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., a year ago
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Rebecca Maag Photo & Design, LLC 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Defiance, OH

Joyfully capturing ALL your true colors. Hi, I'm Becca! I'm Northwest Ohio's joyful and vibrant photographer based in Ottawa, OH. My goal is for you to feel joy beaming off your photographs when you relive your special day. I'll capture every detail you spent so much time planning— from your venue decor, to your ring, to even your furry friends featured on your cake! The colors of your photographs will reflect real life— no weird filters or color casts, just YOU! In my free time I love celebrating each new milestone with my daughter, getting wrapped up in the next best anime series, or trying to be the next superstar in Mario Party.

Rebecca Maag Photo & Design, LLC was a fantastic choice for our wedding photographer. Her communication style was detailed and efficient which put us at ease throughout the planning process. The quality of her work and value was simply incredible - the photos are bright, airy, professional, clean, and authentic. Becca was amazing at guiding us through creative poses, guaranteeing we have so many beautiful photos to cherish. I especially loved how she would take our ideas and run with them, framing each shot in a truly unique and stunning way. We couldn't be happier with the service and final product from Rebecca Maag Photo & Design, LLC.
Sarah H., a year ago
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VanDee Photo 

3.6

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Defiance, OH

VanDee Photo is ran by, me! Alyssa VanDusen. I have been photographing most of my life but VanDee Photo was born in 2021 I am located in NW OH and primarily serves this area- but have never turned down the chance to travel. I specialize in a very hands off documentary approach which is the BEST for anyone who feels like maybe staring into the lens is a bit awkward (Guilty!) This specialty gives me the freedom to document life as it is. That's why photography became a thing after all ( ; Since I have to get to know you guys to plan a shoot that feels natural to you, all sessions require some form of consult.

I had a wonderful experience working with VanDee Photo for my wedding. Alyssa was quick to reply to any questions or requests I had, and she was always there when I needed her. You can tell Alyssa loves what she does - she was so friendly and quickly became a part of the family! She was with us every step of the way! She was spot on with the photos I wanted, and the ones she recommended we try came out perfectly. I would book her again and again! She was such a joy to work with and exceeded my expectations!
Denise M., a year ago
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Julia Brown Photo 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,600
  • Serves Defiance, OH

I'm Julia - a traveling wedding and elopement photographer based in Northwest Ohio. You deserve to have your story told in an organic way. The problem many of us face (myself included) is that so many of us find it difficult to step in front of a camera. One of my biggest passions is relieving people of that anxiety. I will get to know you for YOU, and then I'll capture it in a way that you won't even notice I have a camera in my hand. This will probably involve some craft beer, or (let's be honest), a shot of tequila. But, I'll also lead you through a series of prompts and guide you through every single step.

Julia photographed our wedding in October 2024, and I can say wholeheartedly that if you want stunning, high-quality photos and a photographer that goes above and beyond in every step leading up to your event, she is your person. I will mostly let the pictures speak for themselves, but they are exactly what I was hoping for and much more. Julia is also just all-around amazing and a total professional- she was a GREAT help with our wedding timeline, very responsive, provided so many helpful resources, and was the best hype woman you could ask for. For both our engagement pictures and the day of she brought a fantastic energy and made the whole process SO fun and completely stress-free. I can't imagine anyone else capturing our wedding day so perfectly, and couldn't recommend her enough!
Mary, a year ago
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Captured By Lydia 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,750
  • Serves Defiance, OH

I’m a, wife, momma, and urban chicken-owner. I’m originally from Bluffton, Ohio where I also attended the University majoring in art and graphic design. I love my family fiercely. I am a giant sucker for reality tv shows, but not the crazy drama ones. Vacations are my jam, and my favorite is our annual week long trip to the Smokies on our Harley. Just me, the hubs, and the oh so beautiful mountains. *Sigh*…I’d love to call that place home. What’s your story? I’d love for you to tell me! My favorite thing about this job is connecting, loving, and serving my clients. I try to make taking photos easy and fun for all involved.

I’ve worked with Lydia on several events. She takes it to a whole new level. She makes my work look like a dream. I love working with her and can’t wait to see the results when she’s done. I display her work in my office whoever I can because she makes my job look easy !! Can’t say enough good things about her work
Jennifer/Joyous Occasions, 5 years ago
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Once Like a Spark Wedding Co. 

4.9

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,845
  • Serves Defiance, OH

More than a decade ago, two sisters - knew there had to be a better way to allow talented photographers and videographers to focus on what they do best -- create gorgeous art -- while providing couples with better support in the planning process. Together, they created an all-inclusive, stress-free environment where couples can choose from talented local photographers and videographers and work with a small team of planning experts equipped and eager to make everything a success. With the pressure gone, you can truly enjoy your big day. Relax and rest assured that all the emotional and moments will be documented with unmatched quality.

Awarded Best of Zola
Our photographer was so laid back and made us feel very comfortable - we love that in our photos she made us look like movie stars! There was great communication with the team, and we wouldn’t change anything. We 10/10 recommend the OLAS team!
Devin P., a year ago
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The Talented Photographer - Award Winning Photography. 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,995
  • Serves Defiance, OH
  • Offer

Hello! We are Christian and Ana. We have put together the best wedding photo & video team in America. Don't take our word for it, see it for yourself on our website. Whether you are camera shy or not, you will get beautiful photos with us. That's why couples are raving about us: we get beautiful photos out of EVERY SINGLE WEDDING!

Awarded Best of Zola
The Talented Photographer was an absolute dream to work with for our wedding. From the very first interaction, Alec's communication style was fun, professional, and incredibly personable. He had a true passion for his craft that shone through in every interaction. The quality of Alec's work was absolutely stunning - we got a wonderful variety of candids, formal shots, and editorial-style pictures that captured all the special moments of our day. Alec has an incredible eye for the right shots, and the final photos are absolutely gorgeous. Despite a complicated location schedule that I was worried about, Alec made the whole day seamless, traveling to over 4 different spots to ensure we got all the groupings and special shots we wanted. Alec truly went above and beyond, and we had such a great time working with him. I'm obsessed with the pictures and would give him an 11/10 rating!
Michelle M., a year ago
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Portraits By Sean 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,550
  • Serves Defiance, OH
  • Offer



I present fun, elegant, and exciting Wedding Photography for my clients. My style is photojournalistic; I feel it's the most effective way to tell a story. After all, there is so much happening on a wedding day. Between the ceremony, dancing, and endless extravaganzas, the most memorable moments will naturally occur.  My goal is to capture the emotions and memories of your day through my lens. These recollections are your forever keepsakes, a chapter of your life's story. Every image accounts for those who were by your side, delighted for you, and the next step in your journey. I appreciate you for giving me a few moments of your time.t

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My partner and I hired Sean for our engagement photos and we were extremely impressed! He was super helpful in helping us pose and very skilled in the ways he used lighting to capture our best features. He captured really genuine moments with such skill. He also made sure the job was well done and he got all the photos that we could have wanted. We had a blast working with him! The photos are stunning and I genuinely can’t stop looking at them! My partner and I tend to feel awkward getting our picture taken but Sean created such a comfortable space for us. We would highly recommend booking Sean.
Sydney and J., 2 years ago
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Ledd Lens LLC, Photo and Film 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,399
  • Serves Defiance, OH

The company has done over 400 weddings for the last 5 years, so we use these experiences to provide quality services. We also provide discount for Military/Veterans and teachers. For 2025, we have 140+ weddings booked in 37 different states. We offer both photo and video services. Quicker turnaround time compare to most companies. Our shooting style of is photojournalistic, natural & CINEMATIC. Our editing style is very easygoing & flexible. Our biggest markets are the following: FL, New England area, PA, IL, DMV area, Tri-State area, Southern CA, MI, OH, CO.

Awarded Best of Zola
Ledd and team exceeded our expectations in every way. Communication and coordination was fantastic leading up to and during the wedding. The pictures and videos came out better than we could have imagined. Attaching comments from friends/family that also felt the same!
Leah S., a year ago
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Anchor Studios Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Defiance, OH

I’m Edgar, an HTX-raised native with Salvadorian roots. I am the owner, creative director, and lead photographer at Anchor Studios Photography. I'm a wedding and elopement photographer based out of Pittsburgh, PA! However, the stories I capture don't start and end there. I love to travel to capture stories all around the world.

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We had our wedding in California and Edgar flew out and helped make our day so memorable! We didn't know him before and didn't end up doing an engagement shoot (so I was a little nervous) but he absolutely nailed it. His photos are stunning (I've gotten a TON of compliments on them), he is extremely communicative, and he had a bunch of photos ready to go by the end of the wedding. Both me and my husband aren't great at posing for photos and he knew exactly how to place us without it feeling faked. Super easy to work with and just a really nice guy. I'd highly recommend him to anyone!
Rebecca D., 2 years ago
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Latek Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,900
  • Serves Defiance, OH
  • Offer

Hi, I’m Connie—congratulations on your engagement. Thank you for being here and for considering me as your photographer. I take a thoughtful, hands-on approach and believe the experience matters just as much as the final images. I’m involved well before the wedding day—collaborating on vision, timelines, and details to ensure everything feels intentional and effortless. I love curated Pinterest boards, open communication, and creating imagery that feels elevated, timeless, and personal. This is your day, and it should reflect you. Let’s talk!

Awarded Best of Zola
All I can say is Connie is hands down so much more than a photographer. She was so patient, kind, and positive when we had our elopement. We got down pour rain and she was quick to have plans to take us to get beautiful pictures. She was so thoughtful with doing things she didn’t have to do, like helping hold my wet dress, and so much more. Connie is extremely calming presence in a stressful and hectic day. We absolutely loved our pictures and all the special moments she captured without us realizing and was truly so special working with her!
Jackie T., 2 years ago
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Heather Christine Photo + Film 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Defiance, OH

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. 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
Working with Heather & Andrew was truly one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From the moment they arrived, they brought such a calm, encouraging energy that instantly made us feel comfortable. They captured every detail, every emotion, and every moment we didn’t even realize we’d want to remember. Our photos are absolutely breathtaking!!! They somehow managed to be everywhere at once without ever feeling intrusive. The candid shots, the portraits, the tiny in-between moments… all of it feels like a perfect retelling of our day. We will genuinely treasure these photos forever. If you’re looking for someone who is talented, professional, kind, and truly invested in your vision, definitely go with Heather & Andrew! We booked photographers and got magicians!!! I didn’t know we could look that good! Not only did we get amazing photos, we got new friends! They’re the best. Absolutely 11/10 recommend!!!
Johnna & E., 4 months ago
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Arie T. Photography, LLC 

4.9

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,100
  • Serves Defiance, OH
  • Offer

Arie T. Photography is a Black, queer, woman-owned wedding and portrait business capturing love stories across the U.S. and beyond. Whether you’re planning an intimate elopement or a grand celebration somewhere in the world, I’m here to document every moment with authenticity and heart. With a background in fine arts and experience photographing weddings nationwide, I specialize in candid, natural-light photography using an unposed, stress-free approach. Even if you think you’re awkward in front of the camera—challenge accepted! My goal is to help you feel comfortable, confident, and completely yourself.

Awarded Best of Zola
Arie was the perfect photographer for our wedding day. She, captured all of the moments, even the small details throughout the entire day and night. The photos really captured the essence of our wedding day, and we got so many incredible photos that it is going to be hard to choose which ones we want for our wedding album! Arie's professionalism, attention to detail, and artistic eye resulted in photos that we will treasure for a lifetime. We are beyond thrilled with the quality of the work and highly recommend her to any couple planning their wedding!
Amber & G., 2 months ago
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Bree Lea Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves Defiance, OH

I'm Bree - With over fifteen years of experience documenting love stories in Columbus, California & Hawaii as well as International when needed. I believe wedding photography should feel calm and grounding. My approach is guided, not always posed; present, not performative. I step in when needed and step back when moments deserve to breathe. Your wedding day isn’t about perfection — it’s about connection. My role is to preserve the feeling of that day so it can be experienced again for generations to come.

Awarded Best of Zola
Absolutely phenomenal experience! From start to finish, Bree was a dream to work with. Her communication was clear, timely, and incredibly helpful, especially during the planning phase. She went above and beyond to help us map out our timeline, offering thoughtful suggestions that made the day run smoothly. On the wedding day, she made us feel so comfortable and at ease, which really shows in the photos — every shot feels natural, joyful, and beautifully captured. The pictures are stunning, and we’re genuinely blown away by how they managed to preserve every emotion and detail so perfectly. Bree was also a calming presence during those last-minute jitters, offering reassurance and keeping everything on track. If you're looking for someone who is professional, personable, and truly talented, we can't recommend Bree highly enough!!
Katie, 5 months ago
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Elegant Pictures 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,995
  • Serves Defiance, OH
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Elegant Pictures is a premier wedding photography company dedicated to capturing the magic of your special day with timeless, breathtaking images. With a passion for storytelling and an eye for detail, our team ensures every smile, glance, and emotion is beautifully preserved. Whether it's an intimate ceremony or a grand celebration, Elegant Pictures delivers stunning photography that you'll cherish forever. Let us turn your love story into a work of art.

Awarded Best of Zola
I didn’t have many expectations for the wedding video but wow, it completely blew me away. It’s emotional, romantic, and somehow makes the day look even more beautiful than I remembered. The drone shots were an awesome surprise too. I can’t wait to show this to our future kids.
Zahara K., 7 months ago
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Love Knot Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Defiance, OH

Hi, I’m Isaac. In my world, light is everything. The cool ambient hues at dawn, hinting at what the day may bring. Golden sun rays catching particles through a tree as friends gathers to celebrate. A Cotton candy sunset peppered by patio string-lights as a DJ plays my favorite song. We all have timeless memories logged in our minds. For me, they are based in a language of light. As a wedding photographer, this deep connection to special lighting helps me produce dynamic visual stories of romance, personality and beauty.

Awarded Best of Zola
We loved Isaac and his wife, Jing, who photographed our wedding earlier this month. Isaac was super calm and collected and on top of everything. His photography style was perfect for us. He already delivered about half of our retouched photos a week after the wedding which was insane and I love every single one. He was flexible with the 5 flower girls we had in and out of pictures and the multiple areas on our venue property. Overall an amazing experience and I recommend his work to anyone and everyone looking. He was very considerate when I first reached out about his work and wanted to use him and was very mindful of his travel fees to fit in our budget.
Madison R., 2 years ago
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Drzazga Photo 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,900
  • Serves Defiance, OH

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
Choosing Drzazga Photo as our wedding photographers was one of the best decisions we made. From our very first interaction, they were incredibly easy to talk to, made us feel comfortable, and responsive. They gave us suggestions and guidance but were also game to try specific things we wanted and the end results were stunning - the photos they captured are absolutely gorgeous. We’ve been getting compliments non-stop about any photos we post. We couldn't be happier with the memories they helped us preserve from our special day.
Emily Y., 7 months ago
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Ashley Cynthia Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Defiance, OH

* PLEASE INQUIRE ON WEBSITE* HEY! I'M ASHLEY! Aka, Your Professional third wheel! I am so happy you dropped by! I am a uber bubbly, warm hearted, person who loves to order 3 drinks at Dutch Bros and say its for other people but really its just for me. When I am not spending my lifes savings at Dutch Bros, I am professionally following peeps in love and photographing their stories. I am a lover of true crime and murder podcasts! (But I mean who isnt! I just cant help it!) FUN FACT: I speak switzerdütsch, aka a German slang. My mom is originally from Switzerland and my dad from Jamaica, so you know I am always hungry for adventures!

Awarded Best of Zola
I'm forever grateful for Ashley for perfectly capturing the best day of my life! Every time I look back at the photos and videos she took on our wedding day, I'm able to experience my dream coming true time and time again. Ashley made it so easy for us- from scheduling, poses, locations, and just always being ready- she made things so simple and stress free. She was professional in her skills, not only in taking beautiful photos but in adhering to the timeline and organizing family/group photos too! Her happiness and excitement is contagious and uplifts everyone around her. I HIGHLY recommend booking with Ashley!
Ashley D., 9 months ago
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Oury Memories 

4.8

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Defiance, OH

I have been a photographer for 8 years. Throughout my time as a photographer I’ve captured clothing, models, and memories. I shifted from corporate shootings to families and weddings because it gave me this warm fuzzy feeling when I edited my couples and families photos. Don’t be afraid to reach out to me and ask about my photography style, my editing style, or my favorite restaurant! I highly recommend scheduling a free consulting session!

Awarded Best of Zola
From the very beginning of planning my surprise proposal to my girlfriend, working with Grace was an absolute pleasure. She was not only receptive to my ideas but also shared her own equally creative suggestions. Grace's professionalism and attention to detail were outstanding. What truly made the experience special was how she made the entire photoshoot feel like a fun activity for us as a couple. Her creativity shone through as she guided us through various poses that felt incredibly natural. Grace's ability to put us at ease made the entire experience enjoyable and stress-free. One more remarkable detail was her dedication to research, ensuring we had perfect sunrise photos. It was evident that she went the extra mile to time everything perfectly. What stood out the most, though, was her unique talent for capturing the emotion and joy of the moment. I can't thank her enough for creating such a magical and unforgettable memory for us!
Gokul, 2 years ago
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Abigail Saalfrank Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Defiance, OH

You are probably assuming my about me section will have a story about how I always wanted to be a photographer, I came out of the womb holding a camera, but that couldn’t be me. I stumbled into it, literally. I had no plans to become a wedding photographer. I was either going to follow my dad’s path and go to dental school, or become a social worker. But a freshman in college decided to shoot a few photos for fun, and now over eight years and almost 200 weddings later, I could not imagine myself doing anything else. This is my dream job!

Awarded Best of Zola
Abby wasn’t able to travel to my wedding but she sent her assistants and she edited the photos. It went absolutely perfect. The photos were beautiful and I got so many meaningful photos with my family and his family that I wouldn’t have thought to get. I sent her draft of a timeline and the photographers printed it out and had it to make sure the photos I wanted got done. They were absolutely amazing. Thank you so much to Abby and her team.
Paige L., a year ago
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505 Media Company 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Defiance, OH

Hello! We are a husband and wife company. We have covered over 1000 weddings in less than 5 years all across the USA, Canada, and Mexico. We love to travel so much that we keep our prices affordable- giving us the opportunity to cover all over the USA (no travel fees). Our most popular package is our Red Carpet which gives our clients up to 10 hours of photo and video coverage, 505+ edits, and 2 wedding videos (with the whole ceremony). Check out our FB or Youtube for HUNDREDS of weddings we shot in the past.

Awarded Best of Zola
505 Media was a dream to work with. The pictures and videos turned out great, I am obsessed with all of them. Not only were they so fun but we received our pictures and video so fast so we could relive our big day over and over again. Our guests couldn't stop talking about how well they thought they did and how fun they were!
Samantha S., a year ago