The Best Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in Athens, GA

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204 Wedding Photographers in Athens, GA

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Bohemewinterphotography 
Rating: 5.0 (26 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Athens, GA

I’m based in North Georgia, but always happy to travel wherever the love (and the good vibes) take me... I believe wedding photos should be the kind you hold onto forever ..the ones that make you feel something every single time you look at them. If you’re loving my work and feel like we might be the right fit, I’d love to connect! I take on a limited number of weddings each year so I can really get to know my couples. You’re not just another booking to me.. I truly care about creating a connection, capturing your story, and hopefully becoming friends along the way (besties if we’re lucky!!

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I have to say Ivanna is amazing to work with and all around very personable. I love her attention to the small details that make all her work stand out! Cannot wait to see where her work takes her!
Kelsey, 2 years ago
Darby Bobo Photo 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
Athens, GA
  • Photojournalistic style

Would you like to remember everything? Well, if you ask me the answer is YESSSS! When it comes to your wedding day, of course you want to remember everything! You want to remember all the details you put so much hard work into, your new spouse wiping away those happy tears as you walk down the aisle, and your grandparent getting down on the dance floor!

We booked Darby for our engagement photos and our wedding back in June. I honestly cannot recommend her enough. She is so kind and fun to work with, talented at her craft, and creative in her vision. Every photo we have received is amazing and beautiful. Our photos truly look like art and I cannot wait to get some printed out. She made our wedding look like a dreamy fairytale and worked so well even when we had to take photos outside in the rain! Her positive attitude was infectious and she made our day that much more fun. Thank you Darby!!!
Rachel M., 3 years ago
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Wentzek Photo - North Georgia Elopement Photographer 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Athens, GA

Hi, I'm Kayla, and I believe that your wedding day should reflect what you and your beloved want; **not** what others want. Yep–I said it. Your wedding day can be your greatest adventure yet, and your decision to elope can trailblaze the way for more intention in your life. How? Eloping is a coming home to yourself and your beloved because you’re boiling all the details of your day down to what really matters. With that extra space in your day, void of distractions, you're truly free to live out your day with intention. I would be so thrilled and honored to come alongside you and help capture and craft your best day ever!

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Kayla is the absolute best! She is so considerate and helpful and knowledgeable. She went out of her way to make sure we had the best day— she double checked our location and provided a backup when we needed it, built our fire when our fire starter didn’t work, and ran back and forth to our cars when we forgot things. She’s a joy to work with, easy to talk to, and worth every penny. Not to mention our photos are INCREDIBLE. Love love love. 10/10.
Audrey L., 3 years ago
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Raven Shutley Studios 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,900
  • Serves Athens, GA

I’m Raven—wedding photographer, curious observer, and your go-to for photos that feel like you. I work with couples who are ditching the pressure to perform and choosing to do their wedding their way. I document real moments as they unfold, from quiet getting-ready time to the joy-soaked dance floor. Based in Georgia and traveling wherever your love leads, I’m here for the laughter, the meaningful details, the chosen family toasts, and everything that makes your day unmistakably yours.

Raven was so patient and kind; she really helped us with our schedule conflicts! Also asked good questions that led us to come up with great ideas for our shoot and a budget we could work with. She was available throughout the process, and we didn’t have her as the photographer we had her associate Cori, we love her too! My family is trying to book them for my nephew’s wedding this fall ! Cori had great personality and fun ideas, my day was perfect when it came to the pictures
Arianna S., 5 days ago
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Eivan's Photo & Video 
Rating: 4.9 (321 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,149
  • Serves Athens, GA

We offer a personalized experience backed up by more than 33+ years in business delivering high quality, creative photography and video on time and within your wedding budget. We are experts in photojournalism, offering couples an unmatched level of value for their wedding photography and video services.

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Eivan's Photo & Video was the perfect choice for our wedding photography and videography needs. From the very beginning, their communication was outstanding - they were responsive, easy to text with, and always available to answer our questions. On the day of the wedding, the Eivan's team was organized, fun, and easy-going, helping to keep us on schedule while also capturing all the special moments we wanted. They gave us great ideas for different poses and remembered what we liked, ensuring our photos and videos turned out beautifully. We highly recommend Eivan's Photo & Video to any couple looking for a professional, talented, and personable photography and videography team to help make their wedding day perfect.
Mary Anne A., 10 months ago
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Once Like a Spark Wedding Co. 
Rating: 4.9 (89 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,845
  • Serves Athens, GA

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.

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Both our photographer and videographer were very nice and patient! Our pictures were very clear and we received everything we were expecting. The communication during the planning process was awesome and we loved working with the whole group from OLAS! We would 10/10 recommend them for your wedding.
Christine U., a year ago
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Portraits By Sean 
Rating: 5.0 (46 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Athens, GA



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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From our first interaction, Sean and his team at Portraits By Sean were prompt, personable, and clear in their communication. Their exceptional, professional, and quick work captured the essence of our special day perfectly. Sean was laid back and brought great energy to our wedding, seamlessly capturing all the important moments without ever being intrusive. We had nothing but a positive and truly exceptional experience working with Sean from start to finish. Not only were our photos top-notch, but he took the time to get to know us as a couple and was able to beautifully document all the candid, unscripted moments that made our wedding day so memorable. I'd give Sean 10 stars if I could!
Amber S., 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 Athens, GA

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.

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Ledd Lens LLC, Photo and Film were the perfect wedding photographers and videographer for our special day. Their communication style was clear, quick, and helpful throughout the entire planning process. The quality of their work and value was professional, punctual, and creative. They helped us feel comfortable when shooting with each other, our bridal party, and families, and were simply fun to work with! I loved working with Ledd and his amazing team, as they provided exactly what we were looking for and created beautiful memories for us that we will cherish forever.
Julia T., a year ago
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Alina M Photography Studios 
Rating: 5.0 (32 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Athens, GA

Alina M Studios is a Catholic/Christian based husband and wife team committed to capturing the start of every bride and groom’s adventure story! Alina and Gabe have been married for over 20 years, have captured weddings all across the country and the Caribbean, Hawaii, and even some parts of South America. We love to witness the vows of our couples and capture every special moment. We are proud to say we have never missed an important moment and we hope that our natural, candid, documentary style is something you hope to have for your special day too!

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Alina M photography is amazing. Her creativity with photos are outstanding! On our wedding day it was raining and I was so worried I wouldn’t be able to take any nice outdoor photos. However, when it stopped raining we ran to golf course (unplanned) and she took the most beautiful shots!
Johanna G., 2 years ago
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Arie T. Photography, LLC 
Rating: 4.9 (29 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,100
  • Serves Athens, GA
  • 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., 4 months ago
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NATIONWIDE Spectacular Photographer - A Better DJ and Photographer -HAS PHOTOGRAPHERS IN YOUR AREA! 
Rating: 5.0 (18 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $599
  • Serves Athens, GA

Looking for top-level budget friendly local photographer? We proudly hold a 100% 5-star rating from over 17,000 weddings nationwide, making us a trusted choice for capturing your special moments. Why spend thousands when you can get exceptional quality for much less? Our wedding photography begins at $499. We specialize in natural-color photography and provide a custom online album to easily share your memories with family and friends, and we offer wholesale prices on professional prints as well! . We also provide local DJs and video services with budget-friendly packages to complete your celebration.

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Their staff was prompt, professional, involved! Our pictures are top of the line! The DJ was great got people up dancing in the sweltering weather!
Barbara B., 2 years ago
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Evan Taylor Studio 
Rating: 5.0 (17 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Athens, GA

We are photographers for hire with a love for candid moments and a modern, fine art aesthetic. Evan is your point person and lead photographer. He has been shooting weddings, portraits, and brand work for over 6 years. Gabrielle’s background lies in visual arts and theatre, and comes well into play during creative decision making. Her attention to detail and eye for beauty is unmatched. We look forward to partnering with you to create and capture, whatever the story.

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Evan and Gabrielle captured our day perfectly!! They were so easy to work with throughout the whole planning process and their experience & professionalism really showed on our day and in the gallery they delivered. We could not recommend them more highly and are so happy we chose them to commemorate our engagement and wedding day.
Kamryn R., 4 months ago
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Danielle Brown Photography & Film 
Rating: 5.0 (15 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Athens, GA

I shot my first wedding July 2007 on eight days notice for a family friend. It was exhilarating. I fell in love with documenting and creating memories for my first bride and groom, Nicki & Jay. They loved my work. I found my professional calling. In 2009, I opened the business and started officially offering my services as a professional Atlanta wedding photographer. Since then, I’ve prided myself on caring about your special day more than any other vendor participating in your wedding.

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Danielle is incredible! Not only is she professional and respectful, but she also embodies the level of expertise that a wedding calls for. She knew how to handle every photo we could ever ask for and even came up with ideas we wouldn't have thought of. You will not regret hiring her!
Andres R., 4 months ago
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Just Peachy Wedding Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (14 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,150
  • Serves Athens, GA

My name is Anthony Stalcup and I’m a Georgia-based photographer with 20+ years of experience in just about every discipline of the craft. While spending the largest part of those years as a photojournalist, editorial photographer and wedding photographer. I have been honored to receive multiple local and national awards along the way. It was in those areas where I honed my skills to be put into any situation and come out with images that tell a beautiful story.

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What else can I say? Anthony is the most amazing photographer I’ve ever worked with. He had both our families and all of our friends laughing all night and kept me from having a meltdown in the 90 heat during photos. He gets the beautiful pictures you’ll treasure forever, but more importantly, captures the hilarious moments you never would’ve seen without his eye. I can’t wait to book our maternity pics with him one day! We love you, Anthony!!!
Kiley B., 8 months ago
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MTD Photo Co. 
Rating: 5.0 (14 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Athens, GA
  • Offer

Hi, my name is Maria Davis! I am a documentary style photographer capturing love stories on both film and digital. I am a homegrown and local Winston-Salem, NC girl with a second location in Boston, MA. You can usually find me along the upper east coast, but I happily offer my services within the USA with $0 travel feels. If you are interested in working together, please visit my website to see a little more about me, my work, and how I can help you make your wedding day visions real.

Awarded Best of Zola
We could not be happier with our experience with Maria from MTD Photo Co. She photographed our entire wedding weekend, including our welcome party and the full wedding day, and truly exceeded every expectation. Maria was professional, warm, and so easy to work with from start to finish. We were blown away by how quickly everything was delivered — we received a sneak peek gallery within a week of the wedding and our full gallery just one month later. Every single photo is absolutely beautiful, and we are genuinely in awe of her work. She captured the emotions, the details, and all the special moments so perfectly. Her second photographer, Jackson, was equally wonderful — incredibly helpful, friendly, and professional throughout the entire weekend. Together, they made us feel comfortable and confident, and it truly shows in the photos. We are so grateful to have these memories so beautifully documented and cannot recommend Maria and MTD Photo Co. highly enough.
Annie and P., 4 months ago
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Mae Krell Photo 
Rating: 5.0 (14 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $10,000
  • Serves Athens, GA

Hi! My name is Mae, and I live in Brooklyn with my girlfriend, our two dogs Apollo and Bia, her cat Gigi and my lizard, Basil! I’ve always been passionate about capturing moments as authentically and magically as possible, and as i’ve settled more into this career path, I love that i’ve landed in a place where I have the privilege to capture and preserve people’s love stories. Weddings and elopements are so distinctly and uniquely human, and it’s truly the biggest honor to be trusted to document them.

Awarded Best of Zola
Mae was an absolute pleasure to work with. I knew I liked her from the very first call. She was thorough and asked good questions to make sure she could capture what we wanted. I love the vintage-inspired look of the photos and video. She communicated when she said she would and I always received a quick response to any questions or messages I had. On the wedding day, I couldn’t imagine anyone who would make it as special as Mae did. She was more than a photographer- she helped me put on myself shoes, hyped up all the little details I stressed months over, and was just such a joy. I cannot recommend Mae enough. I loved all the photos and the video made me cry. Mae is the type of person you want to be friends with after everything is done. Trust me, book Mae!!
Cynthia, a year ago
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Claudia Catherine Photography, LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (12 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Athens, GA

Welcome, I'm so happy you're here! My main goal on your wedding day is to capture you & your person in your most authentic light. Your love story deserves to be told! I'm here to take away all of the stress of planning of wondering, "did we get that photo?" My custom timeline planning, and communication leading up to your day ensures that I am prepared to capture every image you've been dreaming of! It is my greatest honor to photograph your wedding day, for now and for generations to come.

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Claudia Catherine Photography, LLC was an absolute joy to work with for our wedding day. From our very first interaction, she was communicative, responsive, and incredibly friendly; I knew right away her vibe was what we needed. On the day of our wedding, her energy and kindness was what we needed - it honestly felt like having a friend alongside us all day. The photos Claudia captured are absolutely beautiful, perfectly showing all the special moments and details that made our day so memorable. Her classic, timeless style is what we were looking for; we have stunning images that we'll cherish for a lifetime. I cannot recommend Claudia Catherine Photography enough to any couple planning their wedding.
Kelly D., 6 months ago
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1828 Collective 
Rating: 5.0 (12 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Athens, GA

Hi, I'm McKenna! The person behind the camera and a hopeless romantic. I describe my photography style as candid, romantic, and timeless. My goal is to make a human connection with all my clients and deliver images that you'll love forever. I started 1828 Collective in 2016 after I realized that capturing relationships and telling love stories was my passion. Four years later I'm so in love with my job that I often forget I'm working. I find joy in capturing love, hearing about how you met, and everything in between.

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We were recently married in June and had McKenna as our photographer and absolutely LOVED her work!! First off, communication was so easy throughout the whole process. She was so sweet and accommodating to everything. We did our engagement photos with her and she drove all the way from Charlotte to Duke! Leading up to the wedding, we had a few phone calls to plan logistics and she was so organized it make the whole process so easy! On the wedding day I didn’t have to worry about anything photo related. She made sure to capture every moment we wanted without putting any added stress on us. If you’re looking for a photographer who also hypes you up to make the process more fun, look no further! Can’t recommend her enough!
Jenny G., 8 months ago
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Breana V Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (12 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,300
  • Serves Athens, GA

I've always held such a high priority on making memories that will last lifetime. This is one of the many reason I started a photography business. Just a little bit about me, I'm 24 years. Married to my high school sweetheart, Noah. We moved to Upstate, SC from our home state of sunny south Florida to start a life as newlyweds. If you are a lover of moody, intimate and timeless photography, let's connect. I would love to work together :)

Awarded Best of Zola
So beyond happy with our wedding photos! Breana fit our vision perfectly and made the day go so smooth! She also had such quick turnaround for our photos! I couldn’t ask for someone better to help us create memories!
Emma Y., 2 days ago
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Seeing Southern 
Rating: 5.0 (11 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,100
  • Serves Athens, GA

We are Len + Judy, a husband-wife team. As award winning travel and wedding photographers specializing in destination weddings, plus commercial and portrait, and lifestyle shoots, we focus on service and client relationships. Since we only schedule 10-12 weddings each year, we commit to you the time you deserve providing two-week turnaround on gallery delivery. Our goal is to exceed your expectations.

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I chose not to have a videographer for my wedding, and had it covered only by photography. I sit here now, barely two weeks out from my wedding, already enjoying my entire wedding photo gallery from these amazing photographers that captured every detail as if they were using video recorders instead! Not only did they guarentee quick turn around on my photos (I think their words were "before you're back from your honeymoon") but the quality of work speaks for itself in the photos. They were such an joy to work with- often splitting up to cover ground and their easy banter with each other puts you right at ease when they're pointing those big cameras at you. I will never be able to thank them enough for making our day so special, and I'll enjoy it with their photos for the rest of our days.
Tiffany K., 2 years ago
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Birchfields 
Rating: 5.0 (11 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,700
  • Serves Athens, GA

Hi! My name is Steve. I do visual storytelling. I’m married with three kids and in my spare time I record music and build things. I've been filming and photographing weddings since 2009. I love travel and getting to know unique couples.

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From the moment we reached out to Birchfields, their communication was quick, thorough, and sincere. Their attention to detail and ability to make us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera resulted in exceptional photographs that captured every special moment of our wedding day. Birchfields truly went above and beyond, taking unique angles and perspectives that allowed us to relive the entire day through their stunning imagery. When it’s hard to figure out which photo you want to print out and hang on the wall, you know you picked the right photographer! We could not be happier with the final product and would highly recommend Steve to any couple looking for a talented, professional, and personable wedding photographer.
Jeneca G., 2 years ago
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Joey Wallace Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (10 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Athens, GA

My name is Joey, and I am the creative director and lead wedding photographer at Joey Wallace Photography. With much hard work, we have acquired a unique skill-set and in-depth knowledge that earned us the place we’re in today as Atlanta’s top wedding photographers and videographers. We're thankful to have the luxury of owning a wide range of cutting edge wedding photography equipment, and with the backing of some of the most talented wedding photographers in the Atlanta area, we can confidently document every important moment of your all-day luxurious ballroom celebration or 3-day colorful South Asian and Indian wedding parade.

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We reserved Joey two years before our wedding in the summer, for both photography and videography. We are amazed by the quality of the pictures and videos and the overall service we have received. Joey was very professional and friendly throughout the process and is always available to answer our questions. On the wedding day, he and his team were early and worked restlessly to get all the details of my wedding, getting ready to the send-off. The final photos and videos were plentiful and were professionally and naturally edited, as I had requested during our consultation. I could not be happier with our experience with him and his team, and I strongly recommend using his service for your wedding day.
Heather S., 6 years ago
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Manai Ford Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (9 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Athens, GA

I have been a photographer since 2017 and have shot over 200 weddings to date. If you’re looking to add an ally to your wedding team you are in the right place! We will provide consultation to avoid the common wedding day hiccups. Whether it’s running behind schedule or securing the best available locations for your photos. Have you ever modeled before? Probably not, and that’s ok!! We have successfully worked with all personality types. Our goal is to bring your vision to life. No two weddings should be the same. We will approach your special day as a huge collaborative effort.

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We live in Texas but always dreamed of doing a New York photoshoot.  We contacted Manai and told him all our ideas.  We were very specific in our demands.  Manai did not disappoint!  He was so patient with us. We ended up booking him for an additional shoot.  When my wife saw the pictures she was in tears.  He met our demands and more.  A true gentleman. Thank you Manai!
Antonio W., a year ago
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Nala Jolie photography 
Rating: 4.7 (9 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Athens, GA

Im Destiny Findley, owner of Nala Jolie Photography. Named after my oldest daughter, I started this company to help provide her with a great life. My passion is weddings and events! I always keep great communication with my brides and help my couples special day run smoothly, while capturing moments from one of the best days of their lives. If you book Nala Jolie Photography, your booking someone who cares about your day as much as you do, and making a new friend!

Destiny is a highly skilled and experienced photographer who possesses a remarkable talent for capturing the essence of beauty in her photographs. Her exceptional creativity and professionalism were instrumental in making our 30th wedding anniversary vow renewal an unforgettable and extraordinary occasion. Destiny's keen eye for detail and artistic vision have resulted in a collection of stunning photographs that we will cherish for years to come. We highly recommend Nala Jolie Photography for any professional photoshoot, event, or personal setting.
Cynthia M., 2 years ago