The Best Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in Youngstown, OH

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214 Wedding Photographers in Youngstown, OH

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Portraits By Sean 
Rating: 5.0 (47 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Youngstown, OH



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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Portraits by Sean was truly a blessing from the Lord for our wedding! Sean was professional, proactive, and communicative from the start, and approached our day with such care, kindness, and intentionality—it was clear he sees his work as a calling, not just a job. He’s not just a photographer—he’s a storytelling artist. He beautifully captured the love, joy, and sacredness of what God was doing in our covenant, and how special it was to share that day with our loved ones. His photos bring those moments back so vividly. He was flexible, kind, and truly a joy to work with. The quality of his work is unmatched—truly high-caliber. We thank God for him and will cherish these memories forever. Highly, highly recommend!
Cassandra, 2 months ago
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Photos By Michael U 
Rating: 5.0 (9 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Youngstown, 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 were the perfect wedding photographers for our special day. From the start, Michael was kind, and patient, taking the time to understand exactly what we wanted. His communication was specific and thoughtful, and he brought a beautiful, personalized experience to our wedding. The quality of his work was impeccable, and he provided great value at an affordable price. I didn't have to worry about a thing, as Michael thought of every detail and went above and beyond my expectations. We are thrilled with the gorgeous photos that perfectly captured the joy and love of our wedding day.
Kristie M., 4 months ago
Sandmeier Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
Youngstown, OH
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,500

Hello everyone! I'm Anna Sandmeier. I started my photography business because of my passion for capturing the moments around us. And I get to meet so many new, awesome people, I probably would have never met! I hope with every picture I can share JOY with you.

Anna and her team were so amazing. They were on time, prepared, and helped us not look awkward in our pictures. Sometimes photos feel like a chore, but Anna was quick and we stayed laughing the whole time. I absolutely LOVED how the pictures came out, the editing was perfectly done (and not overdone), and we are so proud to have our wedding photos displayed in our home. We get so many compliments! I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a fabulous wedding (or anything else) photographer.
Amanda O., a year ago
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Anna Craig Photo 
Youngstown, OH
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,200

Hey I’m Anna Craig - an intimate wedding and elopement photographer that specializes in capturing the authentic, honest, quiet moments of love stories. I’m a photographer for the untraditional couples, those who want a different kind of experience, those who value a new friendship vs just another vendor. I tend to think outside the box and things might get a little funky, so make sure you’re down for the ride. My work tends to come from an inspiration of film, in the forms of vintage vogue magazines, misty days where you can just barely feel like the rain on your skin, art museums, and a night drive. Can’t even wait to meet you

AMJ Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (7 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $400
  • Serves Youngstown, OH

Hi there! I’m Amanda. A passionate photographer from Trumbull county, Ohio! My photography journey began back in my junior year of high school in 2015, and since then, I’ve developed a deep love for working with families and little kids to capture life’s greatest moments and biggest milestones. There’s something truly magical about freezing those special memories in time for my clients to cherish forever.

From the moment we booked AMJ Photography for our wedding, their communication was easy, informative, and punctual. Their work is absolutely beautiful, with clear and creative shots that captured the joy and intimacy of our special day. Amanda went above and beyond, helping me on every level you can think of and ensuring everything was perfect, even with tasks not directly related to photography. AMJ Photography's professionalism and attention to detail made them a true partner in making our wedding day as wonderful as it could be. We are thrilled and can’t wait to see the final photos and highly recommend her services to any couple looking for a talented, caring, and reliable photographer! Thank you again from the bottom of my heart, I love watching you grow from High school photography to an amazing photographer!
Danielle, 2 years ago
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Scarmack Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $350
  • Serves Youngstown, OH

Proudly celebrating 17 years of service in the Wedding Photography industry and it has been an absolutely amazing journey. To be able to call this a job and to capture a day that will be a huge stepping stone for someone’s future and to provide ever-lasting memories is simply the greatest honor there is.

Awarded Best of Zola
Sean was incredible! I am completely in love with the pictures he took of us, and I’ve only had a few teaser photos so far. Even more than that, he made us feel relaxed and comfortable throughout the entire day. He even acted as a secondary wedding planner, from helping us to envision the whole day to taking care of anything we needed on the day itself. He’s experienced, professional, cool and collected, and personable. From the pictures themselves to the experience, you will be thrilled with Sean Scarmack as your photographer. His work is exceptional!
Sheila G., a year ago
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Sarah P Thomas Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Youngstown, OH

Sarah is an internationally featured editorial, elopement and wedding photographer from the United States who is based out of the Greater Pittsburgh, PA area. She has been invited into British Vogue and has her degrees in photography. She lives in a quirky 100-year-old house with her husband, Chef Jeremy Thomas and their daughter, Vienna Faye.

As both a fellow wedding photographer and a bride of Sarah P Thomas Photography, I can say with full confidence that they are simply the best. Sarah has a prompt, professional, and laid-back communication style that put us completely at ease throughout the entire process. Their work is truly AMAZING - well thought out, intentional, beautiful, and true to life. By being 100% present in who we are as a couple, they captured us authentically, and we wouldn't have had anyone else. Sarah has been capturing us ever since our wedding in 2021, and we wouldn't dream of using anyone else.
Eileen P., a year ago
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PiperMay Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,100
  • Serves Youngstown, OH

My names Heather and I am a wedding photographer in Northeast Ohio looking to connect with some fun and romantic couples. 🥂 My goal is to capture intimate moments that make your love story unique. I focus on the details that matter most. My goal is to create a collection of timeless images that reflect the beauty and romance of your special day, allowing you to relive those precious memories for a lifetime. I offer 3 different wedding packages that all include a complimentary engagement session! And also have extra add ons available, including a second photographer, videographer add on, and more! 🤍

Heather was very open to all of my suggestions along the way. Very caring. She is very good at what she does and it shows tremendously. She puts alot of time into her work and I couldn’t be any happier with our wedding pictures.
Casealynn K., 2 years ago
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Once Like a Spark Wedding Co. 
Rating: 4.9 (92 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,845
  • Serves Youngstown, 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
We used Once Like a Spark Wedding Co. for our wedding and engagement photos, and they were amazing from start to finish. Their communication was clear, helpful, and enthusiastic throughout the entire process. The quality of their work was efficient, stunning, and highly personalized to our style. They sent us multiple photographer options to choose from, and we went with Sabatani, who captured every moment of our special day beautifully. OLAS also helped us create a detailed day-of timeline to ensure everything ran smoothly. We're thrilled with the photos and couldn't have asked for a better photography experience for our wedding.
Chelsea C., 2 years ago
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3:17 Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (49 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Youngstown, OH

Jeremy and Jennifer are a husband and wife team! With 3:17 Photography you get two photographers to capture your day!! What is better than two people in love capturing your once in a lifetime moments? Your wedding means so much to us and we want to make your day perfect from beginning to end!!! When we started our company we promised that we would always charge what we could of afforded when we got married. We feel as though so many couples are being taken advantage of by other companies.

Awarded Best of Zola
Jennifer and Jeremy are truly the most incredible people you could have by your side on your wedding day. From the very first moment, they made us feel completely at ease, and it quickly became clear that they were so much more than photographers — they were our guides, our support system, and our calm in the chaos. Honestly, without them, so much could have gone differently; they were absolutely priceless and worth every single penny. Their professionalism, kindness, and preparedness are unmatched. From planning to execution, they thought of everything — big and small — and made sure we never had to worry about a thing. On the day itself, I watched them quietly put out fires, organize people, and ensure we had everything we needed — all while capturing the most breathtaking, emotional, and timeless photographs. Every single picture tells a story, and every story is more beautiful than we could have imagined. What really sets Jennifer and Jeremy apart is how deeply they care. We trusted them completely, and that trust was met with nothing but care, attention, and joy. Our family relied on them throughout the day more than anyone else, and they were always there with a steady hand, a kind smile, and an eye for the moments we didn’t even notice. Even with a huge team of vendors around us, they were the ones who made everything feel effortless and truly magical. Hiring Jennifer and Jeremy wasn’t just about photography — it was about having people we could trust completely to capture and protect our memories, to make the day feel seamless, and to give us photos that we will treasure forever. They are extraordinary, both as artists and as human beings, and I cannot recommend them enough. If you’re considering them, do it — they will make your wedding day everything you dreamed of and more.
Sara and S., 9 months ago
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Ledd Lens LLC, Photo and Film 
Rating: 5.0 (43 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,399
  • Serves Youngstown, 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 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
The entire experience from when we booked with them to our wedding day was stress free. They directed us on how to pose and worked really well with the other vendors we had that day. The pictures came out looking amazing. They are really amazing at what they do. I would recommend them to anyone that's looking for a great team to capture their special day.
Sarah and J., 9 months ago
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Heather Christine Photo + Film 
Rating: 5.0 (35 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Youngstown, 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
I feel so lucky to have found these amazing people! Heather and her incredible team feel like family to us, even though we only met a few months ago. They really care about their clients and want them to have the best photos possible. During the wedding, Heather would always make sure I was comfortable by giving me flattering poses and pointing her portable fan at me when I was too hot from dancing at the reception, ha! She stayed in communication with me, the other vendors, and her own team flawlessly, so I didn't have to worry about a thing. Not only was everything organized and efficient, but it was also fun! Our whole wedding party had a great time making jokes and messing around with the photographers, and seeing them have fun made the whole vibe a lot better. They hyped us up in every pose and made the day nothing but positive. I would highly recommend Heather and her team to anyone who wants a photographer who cares about them! I felt like a million bucks on my wedding day, and I have to say it is mainly because of these incredible photographers. Finally, the results speak for themselves! The pictures we received literally look like they're out of a movie. Their talent is unmatched and should be talked about more. The feelings and emotions of our special day were captured in such a natural and beautiful way. I am so grateful to have these pictures for life, and I can't wait to show my kids one day. I will never be able to forget what it felt like, thanks to these incredible people with unreal talent. I also cannot believe how easy it was to book her and for such a reasonable price! Booking Heather and her team was truly the best decision we could have made. I recommend them to anyone from all walks of life. You will be welcomed and taken care of like a friend or even family!
Riley G., 8 months ago
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Ali Cushing Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (33 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,750
  • Serves Youngstown, OH

My name is Ali Cushing; a NY-based photographer working in a blended documentary and editorial approach, emphasized with a cinematic method, and a personalized, true to life editing style. I am honored to be entrusted with depicting genuine love, authentic characters, and immortalizing precious memories. I see beauty in the subtle details as much as the wide, epic scene, while I see glory in the mundane in-between moments as much as the heart thudding highs. 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
From the moment we connected with Ali Cushing Photography, we knew we had found the perfect wedding photographer. Ali's communication was always timely, thorough, and friendly, putting us at ease throughout the entire planning process. Her work was truly amazing - she perfectly captured our vision and was able to fit so many beautiful, thoughtful, and personal photos into a short time frame without making us feel rushed. Ali was more than prepared on the day, even having extra bobby pins on hand to help bustle my dress. Her meticulous attention to detail ensured our wedding day timeline stayed perfectly on schedule. We are overjoyed with the final photos and cannot recommend Ali Cushing Photography highly enough.
Lexi K., 2 years ago
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Kim Fleischer Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (28 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $825
  • Serves Youngstown, OH

Welcome! When I work with you, it's all about YOU. Capturing your event, portrait session, or whatever we're working on, but I also think it's important for you to know a little about me. I am 100% your professional hype girl. I am here to make this a stress-free experience and make you feel awesome in the process. The world looks entirely different through my camera lens and I love that. I'm a fresh, creative, full-service photographer with a modern meets photo-journalistic style. I'm here with you every step of the way through your wedding or portrait session (and beyond)! moments that you'll cherish forever.

Awarded Best of Zola
Kim Fleischer Photography was a perfect choice for our wedding photography. I found Kim’s work in the comments of a Facebook post on a wedding advice page, and I immediately fell for her quality of work - her photos are realistic, sharp, and you can tell she is skilled and experienced. It was also really important to me to hire local and female vendors. Her pricing was affordable relative to what other options I had been considering with packages to meet what I wanted-I hired Kim for engagement, wedding, and wedding album. Kim was extremely professional, kind, and comfortable to be around (which is so important noting how much time you spend with them on your wedding day). I was so appreciative of her working with us to schedule our engagement photos on short notice when our dog was ill, ensuring we could capture those special moments with our pet. We were lucky- our pet recovered and was able to be captured on our wedding day too! My expectations were exceeded on the wedding day-including striking photos of my husband and me in various settings, stunning individual shots of me in my gown, and heart-warming moments were captured of us with our pets, family and friends. I have our wedding photo album as a screensaver on my tv and watch them before bed every night. We highly recommend Kim Fleischer Photography to any couple looking for a talented, local, and trustworthy photographer to capture the magic of their wedding day.
Kayle, 4 months ago
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Drzazga Photo 
Rating: 5.0 (26 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,900
  • Serves Youngstown, 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., 10 months ago
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NATIONWIDE Spectacular Photographer - A Better DJ and Photographer -HAS PHOTOGRAPHERS IN YOUR AREA! 
Rating: 5.0 (22 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $599
  • Serves Youngstown, 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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Timankov Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (21 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Youngstown, OH

A professional wedding photography service based in New York City, available for bookings across the country. We specialize in capturing your day through a blend of classical, candid, and photojournalistic styles, delivering timeless and natural moments with attention to detail.

Awarded Best of Zola
We have hired Ihor for both our engagement and wedding photos, and they turned out beautifully every time! The photos are truly breathtaking; he managed to capture the day in such a touching and personal way. He really knows how to direct people to make the pictures look beautiful. He is a true expert! We couldn’t be luckier to have had him capture multiple special moments in our lives, and if we ever need a photographer in the future we will be back! THANK YOU IHOR!
Chloe Horner B., 7 months ago
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Banker Creative 
Rating: 5.0 (20 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Youngstown, 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
We absolutely loved Joe & Ashley!!! They did both our engagement and wedding photos/videography. I truly cannot say enough good things about them. We never felt awkward with them, they directed us and our bridal party effortlessly. They were SO fun and friendly. They made our day flow smoothly and effortlessly. Not once did I worry about timelines or getting all of our shots completed. We received numerous compliments throughout the night about how great they were. They are honestly amazing at what they do and I highly recommend them. The photos we have received thus far are beautiful. If you want someone who’s personable and that will absolutely nail your photos that you’ll cherish forever, these are your people!!
Catherine B., a year ago
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Love Story By Aira Photography 
Rating: 4.9 (19 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Youngstown, OH

Your wedding day will be one of the most real days of your life — full of emotions, laughter, happy tears, and the people you love most. It deserves to be remembered exactly as it felt. I’m Aira, a documentary wedding photographer based in Maryland, available worldwide. I show up, get to know you, and quietly capture everything as it unfolds — the moments you noticed, and the ones you didn’t. Gentle guidance when you need it, no posing, no pressure. Just you, being completely yourselves. I take on limited weddings each year. If your date is available — let’s talk.

I hired Aira for my wedding in May. She is not just a photographer. She also help me a lot with my timeline and find a really good make up artist for me. The photos came out really good. Mix between candid and traditional with elegant and timeless styles.
Nho N., a year ago
Precious Pics White Glove 
Rating: 4.9 (18 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Youngstown, OH

With over ten years of experience, Precious Pics is proud to have made many brides’ days easier to remember by producing beautiful wedding photos and films. We are professionals at everything that we do and stay connected with couples before and after the Big Day. We help with your timelines, design packages specifically for your personal needs, and never surprise you with fees or hidden expenses.

Precious Pics White Glove was an amazing wedding photography vendor for our special day. Their communication style was very communicative. We really appreciated how their white glove concierge stayed on top of things and assisted us throughout the process. The quality of their work and value was awesome. The photos came out exactly as we wanted, and the video was even longer than we expected. Their concierge did our timeline and assisted with a lot of arrangements, providing advice that even our planner didn't give. Overall, this is a great company that I highly recommend using. They work with top photographers and have affordable prices compared to others in the area.
Tim, a year ago
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Eloquent Studios 
Rating: 5.0 (17 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,495
  • Serves Youngstown, OH
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Fine Art Photography, DJ Entertainment, Cinematography, Photo Booths, Event Planning. We believe that it’s so important to establish a relationship with your wedding photographer. We’d like to hear about all the details of your big day! Our creative approach is as unique as you are!

Awarded Best of Zola
My husband and I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day, and a huge part of that was thanks to Walter and his incredible team. From start to finish, our experience with them was outstanding. Walter was extremely professional, polite, and attentive to every detail. On the day of our wedding, he was not only tremendously agreeable but also incredibly helpful in guiding the timeline of events. He knew exactly how things should flow and even offered gentle direction when needed to make sure everything ran smoothly. The team captured every special moment beautifully, all while making us feel relaxed and confident throughout the day. Walter went above and beyond—doing everything we asked and more. Overall, it was a truly wonderful experience working with Walter and his team. We are so grateful to have had such a talented and supportive photographer by our side on our big day! They were professional,
Natalie M., a year ago
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MTD Photo Co. 
Rating: 5.0 (16 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Youngstown, OH
  • Offer

Hi, my name is Maria Turner! 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
If you have the opportunity to work with Maria we recommend you take that chance while you’ve got it. She is an AMAZING photographer, fun to work with, and is so thoughtful/ helpful during the planning journey. We’ve already had a friend say they’d hit her up if they get married because they loved our experience and photos so much. 10000% could not recommend her enough. When we were looking for a wedding and engagement photographer we wanted someone who was creative in their shots, had crystal clear photo quality, and had a true to life/vibrant photography style - and Maria was the perfect fit! We had a phone consultation where she asked thoughtful questions to get to know us as a couple but also helped asked things related to photography to help us communicate our desires and ensure she was the right fit. Maria wants her couples to have the dreamiest day and I loved how intentional she was with helping us communicate our vision - she’s the pro and knew exactly what to ask to get us thinking! We were immediately obsessed and left in awe at some sample galleries, so we signed right away. When it came time for our engagement photos we had this super fun pre-shoot questionnaire that once again consisted of thoughtful questions (our planner was SO impressed with them), such as if there were any specific shots we wanted or our comfort level with photos. My now husband and I sat down with wine and went through the questions together, so that itself was a fun planning experience. We’re not the most comfortable in front the camera so it was cool to feel seen and have her understand us before we arrived to the shoot. And let me tell you we had the BEST time! We felt comfortable so quickly and the shoot flew by. The photos turned out AMAZING and we got even more excited for the wedding. Before the wedding we had a questionnaire to go over our desires for the wedding (and even had a chance to put secret info if you had any surprises for people or just wanted her to be aware of certain family dynamics you don’t want widely disseminated). On our wedding day Maria even handled a situation for us when we asked for help and she was the most discreet and professional and got us taken care of. We just got our full gallery back and the photos are the dreamiest - incredible sunset photos, creative and thoughtful detail shots, and excellent photos of our guests. The gallery captures our day perfectly and is everything and more than we could have asked for. Maria is timely, talented, professional, a cool person, and is someone we’d hire again in a heartbeat. Plus, she’s always down for an adventure so if you want to travel I’m sure she’ll be happy to meet you there and help make your photography dreams come true. We will cherish our engagement and wedding photos forever. All photos credited to Maria at MTD Photo Co.
Rebecca H., 5 months ago
Karly Christine Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (16 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Youngstown, 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’s services as our photographer was honestly one of the best parts of our wedding. She was very flexible with our DIY/unstructured wedding day. She was kind, capable, and very knowledgeable about corralling family members into great photos. Her photos were beautiful and delivered right on time. We ended the day with a very fun after party at a bar, which she got some great flash shots in, and are some of our favorite photos.
Taylor and K., 10 months ago
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Maya Lovro Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (15 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $6,200
  • Serves Youngstown, OH

My name is Maya (they/them), and I'm a queer, love-obsessed photographer operating out of Pennsylvania and traveling all over. I specialize in weddings and elopements, especially non-traditional, LGBTQ+, and multicultural celebrations. I am the 'picnic elopement in the woods' or 'weekend campsite celebration' or 'screw it, let's get married at a Waffle House' photographer.

Awarded Best of Zola
I could not have asked for a better photographer in any respect. Maya is extremely communicative, warm, welcoming, and excellent at what they do. I was incredibly nervous selecting a photographer because I had no idea what I was doing. During my first meeting with Maya, they put me completely at ease and walked me through the process, their photography philosophy, figured out what my spouse and I would/wouldn’t like in our photos, and even helped us get a sense of how our day’s timeline would go. Since we planned the entire wedding ourselves, their help even from this first meeting was invaluable. Maya and their partner the day-of were an absolute blast to have at the event. Even the usual stiff family formal photos felt fun and organic with their guidance, and they were always up for impromptu shots and suggestions. They make sure that their work is organic, dynamic, and really captures the essence of the couple’s relationship. I asked them to use my Polaroid alongside their professional gear and they were really enthusiastic about the prospect, so now I have a set of excellent Polaroids in addition to their amazing high definition work. My spouse and I will absolutely be going back to Maya in the future for more photography. Some advice: Don’t waste your time shopping around with other photographers. If you’ve found Maya, you’ve found the perfect wedding photographer.
Evelyn G., a year ago
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Sravya Khasnavees Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (14 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,600
  • Serves Youngstown, OH

My work is inspired by romantic minimalism, modern elegance, and non-traditional perspectives. From stolen glances to joyous celebrations, I strive to capture what is at the heart of your relationship, weaving together a narrative that is uniquely yours. I blend a unique mix of documentary and editorial style photography in my craft: the documentary style to capture the events of your day in close detail, and the editorial style to provide copious amounts of posing guidance so you and your loved ones feel confident that you look like your absolute best in your photos.

Awarded Best of Zola
Sravya did an amazing job with our wedding photos- we’re thrilled with them. Neither my husband or I would describe ourselves as photogenic, but Sravya found a way! She was creative and thoughtful with our family photos, portraits, and was able to capture so many aspects of the night. She was so easy to communicate with before the date and did a great job listening to how we wanted our wedding day captured. Can’t say enough great things- I highly recommend Sravya to anyone!!
Annie F., 9 months ago
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Mae Krell Photo 
Rating: 5.0 (14 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $10,000
  • Serves Youngstown, 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