The Best Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in Dayton, OH

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144 Wedding Photographers in Dayton, OH

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Tessa N. Brediger Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
Dayton, OH
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,300

I’m Tessa Brediger! I’m twenty-nine, living in Dayton, Ohio at the moment (but always moving thanks to the Air Force), married to my best friend Jake, a mom to the sweetest little boy named Will, and I’m a lover of: a good and smoky single malt Highland scotch, beautiful light, inclusivity, and punk rock (I never moved past my emo phase in high school). I’ve never met a dog I didn’t like. I don’t believe there’s a limit to the amount of pasta you can consume. I quote New Girl and The Good Place way too much. I have a lot of houseplants and always get sucked into buying more because I have no impulse control. I absolutely love, love.

Tessa blew our expectations out of the water! She was an absolute gem on our wedding day! You can tell that photography for Tessa is so much more than a job. She is truly invested in each couple and wants your wedding to day to be everything you wished and more! Tessa was a great planner/communicator before the wedding day. She had a great questionairre that helped us plan the photos we wanted on the day. She was extremely fast to edit our photos! I think we received them one week after our wedding! She also created a montage video of all of our pictures which was the perfect way to show all of our friends and families our wedding photos! I was so impressed with her work. Especially our reception pictures were the best I've probably ever seen (reception photos I feel like are the most difficult to capture but she nailed it!) Our portraits were stunning! The small moments that meant the world to us, she captured. I love Tessa's style and creativity. She is incredibly talented and was amazing to work with! Highly recommended!
Gina N., 3 years ago
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Steel Halo Studio 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Dayton, OH

Hey there! I'm Mollie! I'm a 33 year-old photographer in Enon Ohio. Many years ago, I started this company to bring high quality photography to everyone. 15 years later I am still keeping that promise and offering my clients all the milk and honey that the photography world has to offer! We travel all across the country (My husband/2nd shooter) and I've worked with some of the most amazing people. Lets add you to that list!

Awarded Best of Zola
From the moment we first reached out to Steel Halo Studio, their communication was clear, direct and to the point. The quality of their work and value was on-point, high quality, and perfect. They captured exactly what we were looking for, and we couldn't be happier with the photos that perfectly documented our special day. They had "sneak peaks" to us early the next day. Steel Halo Studio was a pleasure to work with, and we highly recommend them to any couple looking for an exceptional wedding photography experience.
Sierrah L., 2 years ago
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The Daydreamer Diaries 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,250
  • Serves Dayton, OH

I’m a hardcore believer in documenting and capturing memories in their most authentic form, as you would write about in your diary in words to remember forever. Your life is worthy of being captured with absolute authenticity and boldness. Your existence is timeless, yet so completely unique. Humans are complex and incredible, and my craft is driven by the deep love of the human experience.

I could not recommend a better photographer to capture your special moments! Katie goes above and beyond time and time again. You can tell that her photographer is truly her artwork. From her props, to her editing, to all the small details, she puts nothing but love into the pictures she takes. My elopement was a dream come true because of the work Katie put into our special day. She did our floral arrangements and really exceeded all my expectations. And I cant forget to mention, she is such a ray of sunshine to work with and a pleasure to have along on your big day!
Cat + J., 4 years ago
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Once Like a Spark Wedding Co. 
Rating: 4.9 (96 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,845
  • Serves Dayton, 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
When my wife and I were planning our wedding, we were initially hesitant to book Once Like a Spark Wedding Co. since they were not a local company, and we didn't get to talk directly to the photographer or videographer until the day of the wedding. That being said, what sold us was their website/gallery, their professionalism when getting a quote, and that our venue vouched for them. OLAS' team's communication was responsive, quick, and thorough, putting us at ease. We had planning calls and surveys leading up the day of. Jasmine T did a stellar job setting us up to look our best, and she had her work cut out for her, because she was dealing with two brides, two dresses, and an outfit change! Jasmine was also great about following our instructions from the survey and planning meetings. For example, we had included pictures in front of a wall of donuts at the venue, but we later changed the wall of donuts to cannoli's and forgot to tell OLAS. Turns out the venue threw in the donut wall back in without telling us. Jasmine brought us to the wall, and it made for a great surprise and cute pictures. Jeremy did an amazing job on the videography and editing. Watching the highlight video made us cry because he really captured our best moments and those real smiles in the midst of the stress and hustle and bustle of the wedding day. OLAS gave us complimentary rush photos and video without us asking which was a 2-3 week was turn around. Despite our initial trepidation, we are so happy we booked OLAS. They went above and beyond to make our special day memorable for a lifetime. We are so grateful for their talent and highly recommend Once Like a Spark Wedding Co. to any couple looking for breathtaking photography and videography.
Miriam H., 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 Dayton, 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. We have serviced 42 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
The photographer, Jonathan, and his assistant, were absolutely amazing. They arrived early, were flexible and really accommodating to our vision. They also really hustled! They took advantage of every spare moment they had to get additional photos, and kept us on schedule super tightly. They even carried around things like bottles of water for me (the bride) as we took lots of photos in the hot upper floor of the venue. Many guests also mentioned how beautifully the photos turned out. However, we did have an issue in which, due to an injury to the editor's hand, we did not receive our photos in the agreed-upon timeframe. Had we been informed of this delay ahead of time, we would not have had any issue just waiting a bit longer. The main concern was that we weren't alerted of this delay until after the initial deadline had passed. We did request a discount due to this, which they accommodated. And the photos did still turn out amazing!
Amanda W., 7 months ago
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Banker Creative 
Rating: 5.0 (41 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Dayton, OH

Banker Creative is a small business consisting of myself, Joe, and my wife Ashley. We are a Husband + Wife Creative Team that specializes in documenting weddings. We call Ohio home, but we are grateful to have the opportunity to continue to capture weddings all over the country. So far we have worked in Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Colorado, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington DC. We can't wait to visit more states and experience new places!

Awarded Best of Zola
Joe and Ashley were easy to work with on our engagement and wedding photography. They had great attention to detail and gave great direction for each shot. We would hire them again and recommend them to anyone looking for a photographer.
Lauren S., 2 years ago
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Karly Christine Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (36 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Dayton, OH

Karly Christine Photography was founded on the mission of telling stories- true, real life stories of your love, your success, your family, and your existence as a whole. My goal is to be your ultimate hype woman throughout your wedding day and continuing on through all the stages of your life. I am committed to being by your side, cheering you on through everything that comes your way.

Awarded Best of Zola
Karly was an angel to work with throughout our wedding process! She brought such professional expertise that shines in her presence and work. Our families and bridal party LOVED working with her, she made the process enjoyable, quick, and easy. We felt like Karly had known us for years, she paid attention to the details and caught pics of many of the little moments we will cherish for years to come. We couldn't recommend her more for your big life moments!
Anna S., 2 years ago
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Heather Christine Photo + Film 
Rating: 5.0 (36 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Dayton, 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
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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Ali Cushing Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (36 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Dayton, OH

Hey, hey my name is Ali. NY-based, but working nation-wide, I'm a wedding photographer who captures experiences, genuine love, authentic characters, and immortalizes precious memories. I focus on visualizing how it felt to live your wedding day, while also crafting editorializations simply for the sake of intentional, living art. I am adamant that everyone, of all genders and orientations, any ethnicity, culture, or faith, all shapes, ages, and abilities, are welcome and I’d be delighted to work with you.

Awarded Best of Zola
Hiring Ali was the best decision we made for our wedding. From the very beginning, she felt like a helpful friend who was there to guide us through the planning and execution of our big day(s). She was a calm and supportive presence during our wedding weekend who made herself known when we needed her, but otherwise felt like a guest with a nice camera. Of course the photos look exceptional, but what stands out to us is her artistic eye and her excitement about her craft. She went absolutely above and beyond for us in so many ways and my family and I are forever grateful!
Haley S., 2 months ago
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NATIONWIDE Spectacular Photographer - A Better DJ and Photographer -HAS PHOTOGRAPHERS IN YOUR AREA! 
Rating: 5.0 (28 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $599
  • Serves Dayton, OH

Congratulations, you have the rare opportunity to have one of the very best wedding teams in the country at an amazing price for your big day. We have the budget friendly packages and prices to capture your wedding moments and memories that every couple wishes they had. We've been trusted for more than 27 years by over 17,000 couples nationwide, and we are very proud of our 100% 5 star rating. We also offer Expert wedding DJ-MC services in bundle packages. Our planning assistance ensures that your wedding is not only fun for all your guests, but also stress-free. Don’t wait—Call now before someone else books your date!

Awarded Best of Zola
Darrell from Nationwide Spectacular Photographer - A Better DJ and Photographer was incredibly easy to communicate with throughout the entire wedding planning process. He took his time and made sure I got every single photo I wanted to capture on our special day. Darrell contributed to making our wedding day feel so special by ensuring every detail felt important, keeping me relaxed and happy, and making sure everything ran smoothly. His professionalism and passion for his work were evident in the beautiful photos he delivered that we will cherish forever. I would highly recommend Nationwide Spectacular Photographer to any couple looking for an exceptional photography experience.
Taylor L., a year ago
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Drzazga Photo 
Rating: 5.0 (26 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,900
  • Serves Dayton, 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., a year ago
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Cecilia Harvard Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (26 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Dayton, OH

Hello, I’m Cecilia, but you can call me Cece. I am so happy that you have found your way here. I offer my photography services nationwide, ready to capture your special day wherever this next chapter of your love story unfolds. With ten years of dedicated wedding photography experience and having captured over 250 weddings, I am fully equipped to confidently guide and beautifully tell your unique love story through my lens. Beyond simply photographing your wedding, I am here to assist with timelines and offer support throughout every step of this milestone, ensuring you feel confident and cared for well before the day itself arrives.

Awarded Best of Zola
Cannot recommend Cece enough! First and foremost the pictures turned out AMAZING. Most of my guests didn’t take photos throughout the event simply because they saw Cece everywhere and knew she was getting the shot AND SHE WAS. She was so communicative and fun to work with. We are also new to the area and she was amazing at helping us find other great and reliable vendors.
Meghan H., a year ago
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Pluvia Studios 
Rating: 5.0 (26 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Dayton, OH
  • Offer

Pluvia Studios is a wedding photography and videography company that is passionate about strong story-telling. We extract the best elements for our couples and curate an unforgettable viewing experience.

Awarded Best of Zola
We had an amazing experience working with Pluvia Studios as our wedding photographer and videographer. He was incredibly intentional and truly listened to the shots and edits we wanted, which made the final video feel so personal and meaningful. Especially since our wedding was at different locations in San Francisco, Presidio, and our local church, I loved how our package cohesively looked natural, fresh and beautiful. During our first intake call he was concise and walked through the package we were interested in. We were in awe by the timeless and beautiful photo gallery and videos we received that we’ll cherish for a lifetime. JayDee was also very responsive and easy to communicate with throughout the entire process. We’re so grateful to have our day captured so beautifully and highly recommend him and his team.
Judy T., 6 months ago
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Taylor Lynn Collective 
Rating: 5.0 (19 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Dayton, OH

Hi there! I'm so glad you found me on this little corner of the internet. My name is Taylor, and I'm a wedding and lifestyle photographer based in Cincinnati, Ohio. But I do love to travel and will go anywhere! I'm your golden sun, chasing love, wine night having, pizza eating, dog loving, crazy mess behind the camera. I started this journey of mine in 2019, and fell in love with the ability to tell someone's story in photos. I strive to tell your story in these memories, by putting my full heart into it each time. So when you look at them you are brought right back to that moment in the years to come.

Awarded Best of Zola
Taylor did a great job photographing our wedding in October 2025. We love how the pictures turned out! She was great to work with leading up to the wedding and helped us put together our timeline for the day so that everything ran smoothly. And on the day of the wedding she was super helpful at directing us where we should go and making sure we got all of the shots we wanted. We would definitely recommend Taylor Peddicord Photography!
Nicole H., 4 months ago
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B. Love Creative, LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (16 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Dayton, OH

Hey there, I’m Britt! An Ohio based elopement and wedding photographer who loves to travel and meet new people!! Huge Swiftie and lover of all things vintage. Huge animal lover and fur momma of two. I would LOVE to get to get to know you and help you write your love story.

Awarded Best of Zola
From the moment I first spoke with Britt, I knew she was the perfect photographer for my wedding day. Her communication style was kind, attentive, and fun. Putting me at ease throughout the entire process. The quality of her work was truly exceptional, gorgeous, and timeless. Despite a hectic schedule and a quickly fading sunset, she worked tirelessly to capture all the photos my husband and I dreamed of. Delivering images we will treasure forever. We continue to receive endless compliments on the stunning photos she took, which perfectly encapsulate the joy and beauty of our special day. Britt went above and beyond to ensure our wedding was captured beautifully, and we cannot recommend her highly enough.
Sky G., 6 months ago
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Mae Krell Photo 
Rating: 5.0 (15 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $10,000
  • Serves Dayton, OH

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
I came across Mae’s work when looking for a photographer for engagement photos in Central Park, and I was immediately impressed with Mae and knew we were going to be incredibly happy with the results. Mae responded immediately to all my questions, day or night, and took the time to video chat with me at length twice before the shoot to discuss what we were looking for in our photos. Before the shoot, I had sent her a few examples of what I liked, and not only did the photos come out exactly how I wanted them, but were even more perfect than I envisioned. The engagement shoot itself was so much fun, and Mae made us feel so comfortable throughout the entire process, despite us thinking we’d both feel awkward getting posed photos of us taken. Mae truly had a vision for what poses, locations, and lighting would work, and the execution was perfect. Some of the feedback we got from our friends was that the photos looked like a magazine, and that they were “ethereal.” Even better, Mae somehow got us the edited photos back within 24 hours of the shoot. Her pricing is also incredibly reasonable given the quality of her work, meticulousness, and experience in photography, as well as the very quick turnaround time. My fiance and I truly cannot recommend her enough, and we are excited to work with her again in the future. She is truly an artist, and any couple would be incredibly lucky to work with her!
Katherine, 2 years ago
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Larrison Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (13 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,400
  • Serves Dayton, OH

Larrison Photography is a husband and wife photography and videography team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. We work to create authentic and relevant content that we enjoy making and you enjoy seeing. We love what we do and have been doing our thing in Cincinnati for 8 years... we'd love to talk to you about your wedding!

Alex and her husband Corey shot our wedding day in October of 2025. First of all, I cannot express how excellent and easy Alex and Corey are to work with! Our photos are beyond anything I imagined and captured the day so naturally and beautifully! The ease of being able to download/share and print any/all photos is incredible. Alex was originally recommended to me by a coworker/friend and she shot our engagement photos initially which we also adore! We recommend Larrison Photography to everyone and plan to utilize Alex’s expertise for many years to come!
Rachael P., 8 months ago
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Masterworks Photography 
Rating: 4.9 (12 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,595
  • Serves Dayton, OH

Hi! We are Rob and Michelle, we are a couple in love! And our favorite thing to do is photograph other couples in love! We met in college and started dating very soon after, what started as a friendship turned into true love. Photography is our life and passion. We love photography in all of it's variety. When we are not photographing clients we love searching out unique spots for fine art photographs. Rob loves creating images of old churches, barns and landscapes and I love the little microscopic world that lives in the wildflower fields.

Awarded Best of Zola
Working with Masterworks Photography for our wedding was an absolute blast! From the moment we met Rob and Michelle, their professionalism, attention to detail, and calm presence made us feel completely at ease. They were an amazing team and great at communication, and the quality of their work was truly outstanding and very professional. Rob and Michelle were so helpful beyond the scope of their work - they assisted with planning before and during the wedding, and helped us feel at ease when we were overwhelmed with other details. They were able to capture the essence of our day in such a beautiful and authentic way, and every photo tells a story. We can't stop looking through them! Masterworks Photography truly went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and had an incredible wedding day.
Joyce & J., 2 years ago
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Willow + Rove Creative 
Rating: 5.0 (12 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,900
  • Serves Dayton, OH

At Willow + Rove Creative, based in Knoxville, Tennessee, we specialize in light and airy, documentary-style wedding photography that beautifully tells your love story. With a passion for capturing genuine moments, we create timeless images that reflect each couple’s unique essence. Whether it’s an intimate ceremony or a grand celebration, we ensure your personality shines through. We love to travel to stunning locations, including the Smoky Mountains, to craft unforgettable memories. Let us capture the joy of your special day in a way that feels authentic and true to you.

Awarded Best of Zola
We worked with Ashlyn for our wedding vow renewal and she was able to capture every idea that came to my head! She was all in and awesome to work with! Very easy going and easy to communicate with also! So happy we went with Willow & Rove to capture something so special to us!
Susy H., 2 years ago
Melo Photo + Video 
Rating: 4.8 (12 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Dayton, OH
  • Offer

Melo Photo + Video was created with one thing in mind: you and your wedding day. Our local city photographers are there to capture each candid moment: whether you’re planning an intimate micro wedding with your closest friends and family, or an elaborate affair with everyone you know. Melo Photo + Video offers customizable packages at practical-budget friendly prices.

We hired our photographer for our wedding through this company and he did an amazing job! The pictures came out great, lighting and editing was phenomenal, could not have asked for better. At this price, I can't imagine getting a better deal for the quality we received. Loved it! Only warning I'd like to give is that the files are only downloadable for a limited time, so make sure you get them downloaded before the time is up!
Ian M., 4 months ago
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Autumn Flowers Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (11 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Dayton, OH

I'm a Cincinnati-based wedding photographer. Timelessly inspired and modernly told, I have been documenting love stories for 5 years. With my photojournalism approach, I have a natural way of seamlessly intertwining raw candids with honest and intentional portraits, curating a beautifully authentic gallery that will bring joyful tears to your eyes as you relive your most heartwarming moments time after time.

Awarded Best of Zola
Autumn helped bring our “city chic” inspiration to life for our engagement photos. She is so fun and professional. We can’t wait for her to photograph our wedding!
Christine L., a year ago
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Birchfields 
Rating: 5.0 (11 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,700
  • Serves Dayton, OH

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.

Awarded Best of Zola
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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Julia Hunter Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (10 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $6,500
  • Serves Dayton, OH

Hi! I’m Julia, a Cincinnati-based photographer and videographer passionate about capturing timeless love stories. I blend artful storytelling with genuine connection, using digital and film photography, plus nostalgic Super 8 films, to create keepsakes you’ll treasure forever. When I’m not behind the camera, I’m at home with my husband, our sweet animals, and a coffee in hand, celebrating life’s little joys with creativity and kindness. Let’s make something beautiful together!

Awarded Best of Zola
Julia was so incredible to work with for our wedding in June 2025. She made us feel incredibly comfortable in front of the camera and we are so happy we invested in her services for our wedding. All of my bridesmaids were impressed by how professional yet approachable she was. My husband and I, along with our family and friends, were so happy with the final photos. We can’t recommend her enough!!
Reed and S., 9 months ago
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Photos By Michael U 
Rating: 5.0 (9 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Dayton, OH

What started as a spontaneous purchase in 2019—a $50 camera from eBay—turned into a dream I now get to live every day. Not long after picking up that camera, I won an award, showed work in galleries, and was published. With years of encouragement from others, I eventually made the leap to full-time photography—and I’ve never looked back. Weddings are where everything I love about photography comes together. I get to witness and capture the best moments from every angle—those quick glances, bursts of laughter, and quiet emotions that pass in a heartbeat.

Photos By Michael U was a fantastic wedding photographer to work with. Their communication was always professional and they responded swiftly to any questions or requests. The quality of their work was extremely high, showcasing their talent and unique style. They produced amazing, show-stopping photography that captured the highlights of our special day perfectly. This photographer was incredibly reliable and professional throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend Photos By Michael U to any couple looking for a talented wedding photographer who delivers beautiful, one-of-a-kind results.
Chinwe O., 7 months ago
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Monolith Images Studios LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (8 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Dayton, OH

Monolith Images Studios is an award-winning photography and videography firm, featured in Best of Weddings 2023 and 2024. Since 2014, we’ve captured over 1000 love stories with our signature Dramatic Candids style—authentic moments infused with artistic flair. Led by Muhtasim Hossain and Tohid Rasel, both trained in this unique style, we create timeless, personalized memories. With over a decade of experience, we focus on making your special day unforgettable.

Awarded Best of Zola
From the moment we first reached out to Monolith Images, we were impressed by their attentive, fast, and informative communication style. Their amazing, unique, dramatic, and candid photography captured all the special moments of our wedding day in a way that truly reflected the care and empathy they showed throughout the process. Monolith Images was a dream to work with - they never caused any issues and were truly invested in ensuring our day was perfect. We are thrilled with the final photographs and would highly recommend Monolith Images to any couple looking for an exceptional wedding photography experience.
Majorie S., 2 years ago
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Anna Elisabeth Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (8 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Dayton, OH

As a documentary-style photographer, I truly believe that the essence of life is captured in the unscripted, candid moments that often go unnoticed-- Each click of my camera is more than just a snapshot; it’s an opportunity to freeze time and preserve the love, joy, and uniqueness of your moments for generations to come.

Awarded Best of Zola
I worked with Anna as a second shooter last year, and watching the care and passion she put into her clients wedding day was truly inspiring! She was kind, genuine, thoughtful, and paid so much attention to even the little details. I'm truly excited to work with her again!
Jenn, 2 years ago
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Steff Edwards Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (7 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves Dayton, OH

Hi, I’m Steff — a Michigan-based wedding photographer specializing in timeless, romantic wedding photography with an elevated storytelling approach. I believe your wedding day should be remembered not just for how it looked, but how it felt. I document genuine moments with intention and artistry, offering gentle guidance while allowing your day to unfold naturally. Couples often describe my presence as calm and effortless, trusting that every meaningful detail is beautifully captured. Based in Michigan and available for travel worldwide.

Awarded Best of Zola
Steff Edwards Photography was the perfect choice for our wedding photography. From our first interaction, Steff was efficient, kind and provided a great sense of continuity throughout the entire process. Her work is stylish and client-focused, capturing all the special moments of our big day. Steff worked seamlessly as my photographer and friend to ensure everything ran smoothly, and the final photos are absolutely perfect. I can't wait to work with Steff again for our future maternity shoot, even though I'm not pregnant yet! Highly recommend Steff Edwards Photography for your wedding or any other special occasion.
Tina B., a year ago
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Rock&Love Weddings 
Rating: 5.0 (7 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $6,000
  • Serves Dayton, OH

WE'RE MARIA AND RICARDO, WE ARE HUSBAND AND WIFE AND THE HEART BEHIND THE PICTURES. WE ARE BASED IN NYC AND TAKE WEDDING COMISSIONS ALL AROUND THE US AND ABROAD BUT WE ARE ORIGINALLY FROM SPAIN AND PUERTO RICO MARIA IS YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER, ALL THE IMAGES ARE TAKEN AND EDITED BY HER. RICARDO IS YOUR VIDEOGRAPHER AND RUNS THE BUSINESS AND MAKES SURE EVERYTHING GOES AS IT SHOULD. THERE IS A LOT GOING ON BEHIND THE SCENES.OUR PHOTOGRAPHY IS BOLD & CREATIVE, AIMING TO TELL STORIES AND DOCUMENT THE REAL MOMENTS. WE ARE MORE THAN HAPPY TO SHOOT A FEW FORMALS AND WE ALWAYS LOOK FORWARD TO THE BRIDE AND GROOM SESSIONS.

Awarded Best of Zola
We are absolutely obsessed with our wedding photos and videos! This team seriously brought their A-game and made our special day even more magical. From the start, they were super chill and easy to work with. On the big day, they were like ninjas, capturing every awesome moment without being in the way. They have such a knack for finding those perfect, candid shots that totally show the real us. Plus, the way they set up the posed photos. When we got our photos and the video, we couldn't stop smiling and laughing. They caught all the love, laughter, and even the crazy dance moves (hello, epic dance party!). The highlight reel was like a mini movie of the best day ever—we’ve already watched it a million times! The whole experience was just fun and stress-free, thanks to their good vibes and clear communication. They really listened to what we wanted and made sure we felt comfortable and relaxed. Thank you guys !
Catherine, 2 years ago
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Right Angles Photography, Roseann Willson 
Rating: 5.0 (7 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Dayton, OH

Welcome! I’m a Northern Kentucky-based wedding photographer serving Greater Cincinnati, Lexington, Louisville, Dayton, and beyond. Your wedding deserves to be captured with elegance and artistry. I specialize in documenting the heartfelt, unscripted moments that make your celebration unforgettable, while also crafting timeless, editorial-style images of your details and decor. Every frame is thoughtfully curated to reflect the sophistication and beauty of your day.

Awarded Best of Zola
Working with Roseann for our wedding was an absolute joy! We can’t thank her enough for her guidance throughout our day. She captured each moment flawlessly, and it was such a pleasure to work with her.
Amanda S., 2 years ago