The Best Wedding Photographers in Alabaster, AL

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463 Wedding Photographers in Alabaster, AL

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Golden Hour Images 
Rating: 5.0 (26 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Alabaster, AL
  • Offer

Since 2013, I’ve been documenting love stories with a timeless and authentic approach that feels true to you. From intimate elopements to full wedding celebrations, my work combines classic elegance with heartfelt storytelling. For me, photography is about more than beautiful images. It’s about building trust, creating a meaningful experience, and celebrating love in all its forms while honoring every culture, connection, and story.

Awarded Best of Zola
From our very first phone call, Samantha made the process so easy and stress-free. She took the time to answer my questions and assure me that she had a plan to alleviate all of my worries throughout the day. She made every part of this so easy and she was always quick and honest with her communication. We absolutely love our wedding album!, and I can't recommend her highly enough!!
Sarianna, 7 months ago
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Astré Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (31 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,995
  • Serves Alabaster, AL

At Astré Photography, we specialize in wedding photography and videography that beautifully encapsulates the essence of your special day. Our team is dedicated to documenting genuine emotions and candid moments, ensuring that each image and film reflects the unique narrative of your love story. From the intimate exchanges to the grand celebrations, we strive to create timeless visuals that you will cherish forever.

Awarded Best of Zola
The ceremony felt so personal and warm, and everyone teared up during the vows. The dancing after dinner was wild, I even joined in! Truly one of the most beautiful nights I’ve been part of.
Megan C., 8 months ago
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Connor Noles Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,850
  • Serves Alabaster, AL

I'm Connor Noles — a passionate, purpose-driven photographer based in Birmingham, Alabama. Since 2018, I’ve been capturing weddings, lifestyle, and branding stories with a refined eye for elegance and authenticity. My style blends true-to-color editing with a touch of light and airy, rooted in editorial polish and documentary emotion. I love striking that balance between styled guidance and candid moments. My heart for Jesus shines through your work. I strive to create space for my couples to feel seen, celebrated, and safe.

Awarded Best of Zola
Connor is hands down the best photographer I’ve ever used. I am so blessed that I found her when I was searching for a photographer for my wedding. She’s so personable and really gets to know you and what the photoshoot of your dreams is, and then she makes that dream come to life. She knows how to put a smile on everybody’s face and makes you feel so comfortable in every session. Couldn’t recommend her enough!
Karlie W., 10 months ago
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Amanda Roy Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,600
  • Serves Alabaster, AL

Amanda Roy Photography is a wedding photography company based in Gardendale, Alabama. Owner and operator Amanda is passionate about documenting life’s milestones through her work, highlighting the sincere love and joy shared between couples and their loved ones. Amanda strives to encapsulate the very essence of your wedding day to provide you with precious photographic keepsakes you can cherish for years to come.

Amanda was a delight to work with! As an audio and visual lighting entertainer I have the opportunity to work with many! My lighting can mess up a photo shot in a quick moment but Amanda helped choreograph my show with her photos and was just splendid! We worked well together and she had solutions for all the wedding day activities! She’s a real pro and I hope to work with her often in the future! Anyone choosing her will not be dissatisfied and the end results are enchanting! Keep up the great work!
PowerSoundsUSA & DJZiggy , 3 years ago
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Ahlea Lorlynn Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Alabaster, AL

Hey there sweet bride-to-be! I'm a wedding photographer based right here in Hoover, Alabama, and I absolutely love capturing the pure joyful , once-in-a-lifetime moments. From the happy tears to the big laughs on the dance floor, my heart is all about telling your love story in the most dreamy and fun way possible!

Awarded Best of Zola
Ahlea is the best photographer, we absolutely loved working with her for our wedding ceremony and reception. She so kindly organized a meeting with us before all the events to chat through our visions. We got to go into the events with full trust that we were aligned on the most important parts we wanted captured. I had no clue what types of pictures to request and Ahlea brought her creative vision to get the most special shots we’ll treasure forever. As an example, she brought a beautiful plate and string of pearls to photograph our rings and she took these images so nicely in the setting of the event. We’re so happy with the whole process working together and the end result as well!!
Regan, 8 months ago
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Taylor Pickle Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $800
  • Serves Alabaster, AL

Hey my name is Taylor Pickle. I’m a photographer based in Birmingham Al. I’ve been doing photography for 2 years. I would love to take your wedding pictures and capture your memories! I would love to be apart of your special day! 🤍

From our first conversation, Taylor Pickle Photography proved to be responsive and easy to work with throughout the entire planning process. On our wedding day, she was detail-oriented and made sure to capture every shot that mattered to us, working quickly without sacrificing quality. Her photos turned out phenomenal and have become priceless memories of our celebration. Taylor had a calm presence that put us at ease, and she went above and beyond to understand what we wanted. We can't recommend her highly enough for couples looking for a photographer who truly cares about getting it right.
Emily M., a month ago
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Madyson Grace Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Alabaster, AL

Hey y’all, I’m Madyson! I serve the Birmingham area and anywhere beyond. I have always had a passion for photography and capturing timeless images that will be forever cherished. I am a natural light photographer which means you will often find me swooning over dreamy golden hour lighting, or bright, aesthetic scenes.

Awarded Best of Zola
We chose Madyson to photograph our wedding because of her beautiful style and comfortable personality. She made everyone involved feel comfortable and respected. She was organized and accommodating and had great communication!
Sadie Y., 2 years ago
Huffstutler Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,600
  • Serves Alabaster, AL

We are Sarah & Logan Huffstutler. We believe in living life to the fullest, soaking in the memories, and choosing happiness always. Our wedding day was the most important of our lives, and we experience the product of that joy in each new day. Now, it's your turn. This is your moment! The time in which you are creating a new family and a bond that is knit together by love. Since that day, we have enjoyed building our lives together. Growing our business for the benefit of our family is our joy. Helping couples love their wedding day, and businesses represent their brand through their photographs is our passion and greatest honor.

I'd highly recommend Sara and Logan! We've worked with countless photographers over the last 30 years and the Huffstutlers are some of our very favorites. When meeting with our brides the Huffstutlers are the ones we recommend first! They are very professional, attentive to detail and easy to work with. Sara especially has a great eye for staging and her editing is light and beautiful! Their skill, combined with their easy-going, friendly personalities, make them an easy choice.
Kathy Brodock, 5 years ago
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Wil Cushman Photo 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves Alabaster, AL

Growing up my father was a professional photographer. He shot everything from wildlife, to sports, to products. He gave me my first camera when I was in high school and that kicked off my passion for photography. My wife is a very talented artist, and we are raising a beautiful little girl who is a burgeoning artist herself. I am based in Birmingham, Alabama and will photograph weddings across the Southeastern United States. I am also an LBGTQIA+ friendly wedding photographer. I believe that celebrating all love is beautiful and love the opportunity to capture it for you!

We had the pleasure of working with Wil to shoot our big day! He completely exceeded our photography expectations and captured our wedding day so so beautifully!! He went out of his to make sure he captured all the special moments between us, our family, and friends. moment. We couldn’t be happier with the end result! Wil is not only professional but a very nice and helpful guy. Clear and concise on what to expect and made the process seamless for us which was nice during what can be a stressful time. Truly can't recommend him and his work enough!
Sara & N., 2 years ago
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Rosie V Nash Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Alabaster, AL

Welcome! Rosie V. Nash is a Birmingham, AL based photo/video team that specializes in documentary style story telling. Rosie V. Nash was founded by married couple Blake and Hanah Brock. The goal of Rosie V. Nash is to provide high quality, stress free media of one of the most important days of a couple's journey together. Rosie V. Nash believes that your wedding day should be as stress free as it can possibly be. We take a documentary style/candid approach that is as directed (or undirected ) as you want it to be. We feel as though couples should be present during these once in a lifetime moments of their wedding day.

Rosie V. Nash is my go-to for all photography needs. They have an incredible ability to capture real, candid moments that let us relive the most special times in our lives. Every session feels relaxed and fun—like hanging out with a friend rather than posing for a stranger. We’ve trusted Rosie V. Nash with our engagement photos, family photos, wedding photos and video, and maternity photos—and we can’t wait to do a newborn session here soon too. It means so much to share these milestones with someone who makes them truly unforgettable. They are truly the best in my opinion and are reasonably priced for their services.
Kelsey J., 8 months ago
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Kevin Roberts Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Alabaster, AL

I am a Birmingham Alabama wedding photographer creating timeless, colorful, and natural images that never chase trends—just genuine moments and real connection. With over 17 years of experience and more than 400 weddings photographed, I bring a calm, confident presence to your day while capturing the emotion, elegance, and joy that make your love story one of a kind.

We couldn’t be happier with our experience! From our first consultation to the final delivery of our wedding photos, Kevin was nothing short of amazing. He made us feel comfortable in front of the camera and captured every emotion, detail, and candid moment beautifully. His professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail was outstanding. Our photos are stunning—we’ll cherish them for a lifetime. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a truly talented and passionate wedding photographer!
Hannah E., a year ago
Ellie Hallmark Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Alabaster, AL

Hi there!! I'm Ellie, the owner of Ellie Hallmark Photography! I am based in Birmingham, AL but have a love for traveling. I put much of my focus into couples and weddings, but during my week days I show some love towards college grads! I love to be involved and knowing the nitty gritty of all things planning! If you need to talk about options that your considering for decor, or if you feel like you may be losing your mind trying to plan all things- give me a call and tell me all about it! Remember a wedding day is to share your love for one another, and it can be at the budget, time, or day that you need it to be!

Ellie Hallmark Photography has been an absolute pleasure to work with as a wedding photographer myself. Her communication style is professional, caring, and thorough. The quality of their work is truly creative, unique, and romantic - the photos that her couples receive are truly treasures that they will cherish forever. Ellie is very caring and attends to her couples in the way that fits them best, ensuring a personalized and memorable experience. I highly recommend Ellie Hallmark Photography to any couple looking for an exceptional wedding photographer.
Jaiden M., a year ago
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Krista Suzanne Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,800
  • Serves Alabaster, AL

My friends would describe me as a sunny and bright person, and that’s how I photograph. I love capturing joy and making sure that the session feels that way too. I am the youngest sister of four girls and it have always been surrounded by creativity (and girls borrowing all my clothes). My favorite thing is bringing that creativity and fun to my sessions, and I can’t believe I get to bring my passion to my job each day.

My husband and I loved getting to work with Krista for our family and couples photos. She's such a joy to be around, so sweet and is super reliable. We felt like we could trust her with our memories and really enjoyed her easy direction for when we were in front of the camera. Plus the final images are perfect and are printed all over the walls in my house!
Rae and P., 3 years ago
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Max Designs Studios 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $895
  • Serves Alabaster, AL

cat lover • seafood snob • cherry blossom • beach obsessed I'm so happy that you've landed on my little corner of the internet! It's such an honor to have you here. I am a native Texan! I moved to Alabama around 2018 with my husband and daughter. I have been doing photography for around 12 years! I photograph a lot of different things, but I like to keep my focus on weddings, maternity and portrait work. I have been blessed to have traveled all over the world to take pictures! Europe, Hawaii, and Many other US states. Please don't hesitate to ask if I will come to your state, because I will.

I had a great experience working with Laneishia. She was very professional and informative when it came to discussing the whole process with me. She was quick to respond to any questions I had, and she was amazing to communicate with when it got closer to our wedding date. The day of, she was on time and her personality is just amazing to be around. I was anxious but she quickly had me at ease! My husband and I both felt very comfortable around her and her assistant. She was open to doing different photo poses and ideas as well. I received my sneak peek just a week after the wedding and it had a lot of great shots included in it. There were only two things I was super Bridezilla about, the photos and the cake, everything else I was flexible on. And Laneishia more than delivered! I was blown away by how perfect she captured our day!! I gush about her every chance I get, because these photos more than exceeded my expectations. You won't regret working with her, she's amazing!
Amanda E., a year ago
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Ríon House 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Alabaster, AL

At Ríon we capture your story with a timeless, natural approach, creating imagery that feels genuine and refined. Every moment is documented with intention, emotion, and clarity, resulting in a collection that reflects your day in an honest and elevated way. Our focus is on preserving real moments while crafting a visual experience that feels both effortless and meaningful from beginning to end.

My wedding day went so smoothly working with Ríon! The quality of content was amazing and I couldn't be more happy with they way everything turned out! I highly recommend them for you wedding!
Renee P., 2 months ago
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Deborah Michelle Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
  • Classic style
  • Serves Alabaster, AL

Hello there. I'm Deborah Michelle, but you can call me Debby. I’ll be your favorite photographer and personal cheerleader. I'm an Alabama photographer who loves capturing moments that feel genuine, joyful, and timeless. Whether it’s the love between newlyweds, the laughter of family, or the heart of a brand, I’m here to preserve memories that will be cherished for generations to come.

Two words: HIRE HER! Debby is not only a true artist, but also one of the most kind and thoughtful people I have ever met! She is incredibly creative, reliable, communicative, and just an overall joy to work with. Debby has photographed me at many points of my life, from pictures with my pup, to an engagement session, and most recently my wedding, she has always been able to capture my loved ones and I perfectly! During our engagement shoot my husband told me that he was "very nervous about taking pictures and wasn't really looking forward to it" but that "Debby made it so fun and comfortable!" This fun and comfort translated into our wedding pictures. I literally cried when I saw them because she just has this insane ability to capture the most precious moments! She keeps her edits very natural and highlights what makes you, you! I couldn't ask for more in a photographer and couldn't recommend her more!
Erin W., a year ago
CRUphoto 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
  • Editorial style
  • Serves Alabaster, AL

We are Amber and Nathan Crumpton, a husband and wife photography duo. Weddings are what we focus on most, but we specialize in all types of categories including families, portraits, couples, and more. Authentic moments between our clients are what we strive to photograph. Our roots are based out of Columbiana, Alabama, but we often travel to better enhance our skills. We have a passion for creativity with a disciplined eye, showcasing out abilities through CRU. Photography is more than a job to us because it is also our passion. Thank you for taking the time to stop by!

We booked CRUphoto for both our senior photos and wedding, and we couldn't have been happier with the decision. From day one, they responded to every question we threw at them right away, which made planning feel so much less stressful. They scheduled pre-calls with us to go over all the details, and by the time our wedding day arrived, we felt completely confident in our choice. The photos turned out absolutely beautiful—they captured moments we didn't even know we needed. CRUphoto made our special day feel even more special, and we'd recommend them to anyone looking for a photographer.
Lily G., a month ago
Chelsea Morton Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $5,400
  • Serves Alabaster, AL

Hey Y'all! Thanks for stopping by! I am a bright, colorful, and classic wedding and lifestyle photographer located in Birmingham, Alabama! I believe in love and marriage, and think it is something to be treasured! I love capturing joy in people's lives, so I believe that is why capturing weddings and families are my favorites. Especially since becoming a mother myself, weddings and family sessions have even more importance to me now than ever! I consider it an honor to capture memories for my clients- whether thats on your wedding day, your anniversary, welcoming a new baby, or your children's milestones.

One of the best investments of our wedding was choosing Chelsea as our photographer! I've had so many people tell me that our photos are some of the best they've ever seen, and I couldn’t agree more. Chelsea is one of the kindest people and made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera, both for our engagement and wedding photos. She even went above and beyond to use her own dress to wipe something off my husband’s suit when we didn’t have any napkins around! Her second shooter on the day of the wedding was also amazing and a joy to work with. They captured every moment and more than I could have imagined! Chelsea is truly gifted at what she does, and you can tell how much she loves it. Trust me, you want her as your wedding photographer! I cannot wait to use her again for future family photos!
Kelly B., 2 years ago
Lindsey Ann Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Alabaster, AL

First off, thank you for considering me to be a part of your wedding day. I know this is such a special decision, and I want to be there for you every step of the way! My job is to capture the essence of your wedding while making it the best day ever! Please don’t hesitate to ask me any questions!

I hired Lindsey for my wedding almost three years ago and I still cherish her photos. Lindsey is an incredibly talented photographer. She takes beautiful pictures and is also energetic, kind, and efficient. She made both my husband and I feel very comfortable and directed us well. Our family and the wedding party also loved her. My mom still talks about how easy Lindsey made everything for her, from the initial contract to ordering the photos post wedding. Don't think twice. Hire her!
Jackson and T., 5 years ago
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Once Like a Spark Wedding Co. 
Rating: 4.9 (92 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,845
  • Serves Alabaster, AL

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 really took the time to connect with us, and we found that we shared a lot of common interests! She made us feel very comfortable, and completely followed our desires for candid and more relaxed photos. She was amazing at posing and directing us, as well as going with the flow and capturing what was happening in the moment. We couldn’t be more happy! We love all of the photos taken outside- our couples, wedding party, and golden hour photos feel so genuine and organic and I think that’s what our photographer really excelled in. Our golden hour photos specifically are very romantic and magical- definitely our favorites! I cannot give enough praise to the level of communication given during the planning process. Wedding planning is hard and it gets tricky to keep track of everything. From Darcy at the start getting us booked to Hannah throughout the planning process, I was so grateful for the texts and emails keeping me updated and on track. I am very grateful to have found OLAS, and have already recommended them to my friends getting married next year.”
Delany N., a year ago
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The Talented Photographer - Award Winning Photography. 
Rating: 5.0 (78 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,995
  • Serves Alabaster, AL
  • Offer

Hello! We are Christian and Ana. We have put together the best wedding photo & video team in America. 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
We are absolutely thrilled with our experience with The Talented Photographer! Christian made the entire process smooth and stress-free with clear communication and organization that comes with his experience. We chose the Easy Package and our day was captured beautifully. Christopher was our photographer and was wonderful to work with. He was so detail-oriented, which truly made a difference in capturing every meaningful moment. The family and friends we’ve shared the album with are also so impressed. We are very happy we chose to go with The Talented Photographer!
Maura G., a year ago
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Portraits By Sean 
Rating: 5.0 (47 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Alabaster, AL



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

Awarded Best of Zola
Portraits By Sean was an exceptional choice for our wedding photography. They had great communication from start to finish, which made the planning process smooth and stress-free. They were extremely helpful in getting all the photos we wanted and more - Sean was very thorough, very prompt and very patient in capturing every moment. He arrived early and was extremely patient in making sure we got everything done that we wanted. We couldn't be happier with the quality of their work and the value they provided on our special day.
Corinne Z., a year ago
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Ledd Lens LLC, Photo and Film 
Rating: 5.0 (43 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,399
  • Serves Alabaster, AL

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. We have serviced 41 states so far. 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., 2 years ago
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Anchor Studios Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (40 reviews)
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Alabaster, AL

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.

Awarded Best of Zola
Anchor Studios Photography was an incredible partner for our wedding day. From the moment we first spoke with Edgar, his communication was on point, attentive, responsive, friendly, and professional. The quality of their work was simply amazing - their photos are timeless, professional, and extremely detailed oriented. We were especially impressed when another photographer had to cancel last minute, and Edgar stepped in seamlessly, presenting his services to us in a very prepared and professional manner. Throughout the day, the Anchor Studios team was flexible, punctual, caring, organized, knowledgeable, and had great time management, ensuring our wedding day went off without a hitch. We are thrilled with the beautiful, lasting memories they captured for us. We couldn’t have picked a better team and would recommend them to anybody without question.
Daniela E., 5 months ago
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Heather Christine Photo + Film 
Rating: 5.0 (35 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Alabaster, AL

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
Heather Christine Photo Film was an exceptional wedding vendor for our special day. From the very beginning, Heather's communication style was punctual, professional, and friendly. She was always quick to respond to our questions and went above and beyond to provide helpful recommendations and advice, even on topics unrelated to photography. Heather's hard-working and perfectionistic approach was evident in the incredible quality of her work. She took the time to meeting with us multiple times to ensure she had everything covered to make our wedding day perfect. Heather's dedication and passion for her craft shine through in the stunning photos she captured, which beautifully commemorate all the special moments from our celebration. We are thrilled with the results and highly recommend Heather Christine Photo Film to any couple looking for an exceptional wedding photography experience.
Lily L., a year ago

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