Eighty Eight Photo

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $2,250

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $2,250

About Eighty Eight Photo

Eighty Eight Photo

Owner/Lead Photographer

Over the years, I have been able to blend my experience in multiple genres of photography to create a unique style and eye for composition. Specializing in wedding and event photography, I also have a broad background in portraiture, commercial, and editorial photography. Whether I happen to stumble across candid moments, or create beautifully composed images, the goal is always to find anything and everything genuine. I pride both myself and my brand on the quality of work we provide and the manner in which it is created.

Outside of the photo world, I spend most of my time hanging out with my beautiful wife & kids, watching basketball, and getting myself knee deep in home DIY projects I didn’t prepare for. I am a Costco connoisseur, master at smoking meats, and instigating is my favorite past time. I come fully equipped with a bold personality, quick wit, and I can’t correctly use a comma to save my life. If you dig Chipotle, cool shoes, and playing late night video games, we will most definitely hit it off.

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Services

Services

  • Bride-only session
  • Drone photography
  • Engagement session
  • Extra hours
  • Image editing
  • Online proofing
  • Printing rights
  • Same-day edits
  • Second photographer

Photo formats

  • Digital
  • Hybrid

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

16 reviews

  • ER

    Erika R.

    Rating: 5
    •Jul 21

    Excellent choice!

    I’m pretty picky when it comes to professional photography. I notice all the details—the lighting, framing, creativity, making sure nothing in the background gets awkwardly cropped out, image quality... honestly, I pay attention to every little thing. I actually spent a few days reviewing portfolios to pick a photographer for my civil wedding. The moment I saw Eighty Eight’s page, I knew I could stop looking. I had found exactly what I was searching for! On the day of the ceremony, they were super punctual and professional. Sam truly knew his stuff! When I got the photos back (in record time, by the way!!!), it was hard to believe all those shots came from just one person. Seriously! My husband and I were like, 'How on earth did he capture so many angles and details??' He was so discreet throughout the whole ceremony that we barely even noticed him, but when we saw the photos, it literally felt like he was in multiple places at once. I’m honestly so happy we chose Eighty Eight Photo to capture such an important moment. I’d recommend them in a heartbeat!

  • JP

    Jordan P.

    Rating: 5
    •Jul 19

    Eighty Eight Surpassed Our (High) Expectations

    We used Eighty Eight Photography for our wedding and could not be happier. From our very first meeting, Sam was professional, fun, and kind. We were intrigued by the samples of their work and they delivered beyond our expectations. Sam and DJ did the photography for our wedding ceremony and reception and were both so much fun and very professional and talented. They made us and our bridal party feel relaxed and to help us enjoy the day. We didn't realize how the demeanor and personality of the photographers is almost as, if not as, important as their skillset and talent. Sam and DJ had great ideas as to where to take photos and how to pose us. The edits are awesome. We are thoroughly happy with the quality and quantity of photos that we received. We got our finished/edited photos from Sam much more quickly that we expected. We whole-heartedly recommend Eighty Eight Photography.

  • K

    Katie

    Rating: 5
    •Jul 6, 2026

    Engagement/wedding photos

    you’re looking for a photographer for your engagement or wedding, I cannot recommend Sam enough! He photographed both our engagement session and our wedding, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. From the very beginning, Sam was incredibly talented, professional, and so easy to work with. He made us feel like we’d known him forever, so nothing ever felt awkward. We spent both sessions laughing, talking, and genuinely having a great time, which made for the most natural and beautiful photos. On our wedding day, Sam worked so hard to capture every special moment, and we were absolutely blown away by how quickly we received our gallery. I expected to wait his time period he had told us at the beginning of this process so getting our photos back so fast was such an amazing surprise! We are beyond happy with every single picture. We can’t stop looking at them! Thank you, Sam, for everything you did to make our wedding day so special and for giving us memories we’ll cherish forever! Katie & Anthony

  • MG

    Megan G.

    Rating: 5
    •Jul 2, 2026

    Best wedding photography

    Sam and his team were absolutely incredible from start to finish. They took the time to truly listen to our vision and brought it to life in ways that exceeded anything we could have imagined. Throughout the entire process, they made us feel comfortable, guided us every step of the way, and helped make our wedding day so much fun, relaxed, and incredibly special. When we received our gallery, we were completely blown away. Every photo is a work of art, capturing not only the moments of the day but also the emotions behind them. We will cherish these memories forever, and we are beyond grateful to Sam and his team for giving us such beautiful keepsakes. We truly couldn’t recommend them more highly!

  • NW

    Nick W.

    Rating: 5
    •Jun 27, 2026

    Best Wedding Decision You’ll Make!

    There aren’t enough amazing words to describe the level of talent, care, and enthusiasm that lead photographer Sam and his team at Eighty Eight Photo puts together for the couples they work with. Our wedding day felt like a dream. From planning meetings, engagement sessions, to the excitement that was brought and shared with our closest loved ones on our wedding day, Eighty Eight Photo truly made us feel special, and the pictures that were captured absolutely blew us away and exceeded our expectations. Not only did Sam do an excellent job of making us feel comfortable, we laughed and smiled constantly working with him, and that same sentiment was shared by all of our friends and family that he got to meet and work with on our wedding day as well. He’s genuinely one of the greatest professionals you’ll ever work with. If you want some of the most beautiful pictures you’ve ever seen, whether it’s for a wedding, family pictures, or anything else, the best decision you can make by far is prioritizing your selection for a photographer. Sam, his assistant DJ, and Eighty Eight Photo as a whole are truly remarkable and captured the best memories that we’ll treasure for years to come! Thank you guys so much for everything!

Preferred vendors of Eighty Eight Photo

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Venue
Peacock Ridge
Rating: 5.0 (8 reviews)
North Lawrence, OH
Starts at $5,000
Band/DJ
Dj Nick Duve
Over our many years of photographing weddings and events, we have developed a unique style deeply rooted in photojournalism and influenced by commercial and editorial photography. Our use of creative lighting, unique angles, and composition creates our bold and vibrant signature look. Our style is only half of the equation - your personality and story brings everything to light. Our goal is to achieve beautiful images that are relevant to each couple we work with.
We always shoot to get a sneak peek of our events out within a few days. Though our contracts give us up to 12 weeks to get all the photos back to you, we generally work around a 15-20 day window to complete and deliver digital images to our wedding clients.
Please reach out by phone or our contact form. From there, we will set up a time to get together at our office to see if we are the perfect fit. For destination weddings or clients planning from afar, we can easily connect via Facetime or Skype to go over all the details surrounding your big day. Once we have your signature and a deposit, we're booked and ready.
We encourage potential clients to check out our our wedding portfolio and blog to see recent work from many local and destination venues. Throughout our years of work, we've been fortunate to shoot at hundreds of locations throughout Ohio and beyond. We scout new locations prior to wedding day, so on the off-chance that we have not worked at your venue or if your venue is brand new, rest assured that we will have the details covered prior to wedding day.
Yes. Eighty Eight Cinema is the perfect compliment to our award-winning photo coverage to further preserve the memories of your greatest day yet. Our dream team of wedding cinematographers are dedicated to documenting the day while keeping it free flowing and fun. Click here to check out Eighty Eight Cinema.
As long as we have your images archived, we are happy to send out a new USB drive with your photos. Replacement drives include shipping within the continental US. Click here to contact us.
Yes. Many venues require any vendors working to carry liability insurance. If a certificate of liability is needed please have your venue contact us.
We do not charge any additional travel fees within our local service area. Hotel accommodations may apply for locations outside our service area. Please feel free to reach out with any questions regarding our service area and current rates for destination events. We do not charge location fees; however, most privately owned indoor venues and some outdoor venues require written permission and a fee to work within their space. The cost varies, and it is negotiated by the client and paid directly to the venue. If you would like to book one of these venues, we are happy to make suggestions to get the perfect aesthetic.
We have been photographing weddings since 2010. Since then, we have been fortunate to photograph hundreds of weddings, most of which can be found in our blog.
Yes. Murphy's Law is a very real thing when electronics and fragile equipment are being used. We carry multiple cameras, lenses, and lighting gear to cover any foreseeable issues that may arise.
A good rule of thumb: the longer your shadow is on the ground, the better time it is for photos. The low position of the sun in the sky gives us a soft, diffused, and directional light to work with. Barring inclement weather, those times are around sunrise and sunset. Taking the season and location into account, we can help you schedule the perfect time for your perfect engagement session.
We aim to deliver between 700 & 900 photos but the exact number of photos delivered varies based on the number of photographers covering the event, length and flow of the day, guest count, and many other factors. We encourage potential clients to check out our client galleries to see full weddings and get a good feel for the amount of photos to be delivered. We work through the day with the understanding that we can always delete duplicate and unwanted photos, but never recapture a photo that wasn't taken. With that in mind, we blanket the day with photos of every big moment and all the little accents that make the day unique to you.
We suggest photos for your album under the "Studio Picks" folder in your online gallery. If you love those photos, we can design your album with those, or, if you would prefer to choose different photos, you can create an account on our proofing site and favorite what you would like included. Once the photos are selected, we head into design and send you a digital proof. After approving the digital proof, you'll choose a cover material, and your album is ready to order.
Every package we offer includes a personal print release, giving you the flexibility to print, share, and post your photos for personal use. Feel free to share photos with your friends and family; however, the commercial use, sale, or publishing is prohibited without written consent of Eighty Eight Photo.
Generally, we deliver around 100 images, but the exact number is influenced by the flow of the session, locations, and number of activities being captured. Our goal is to showcase our couples in a beautiful light. We work through our sessions with the understanding that we can always delete duplicate and unwanted photos, but never recapture a photo that wasn't taken. With that in mind, we blanket the session with photos of every big moment and all the little moments in between.
After the design is completed, your album will typically be available within 2 weeks. You can choose to come into the studio for pickup, or we can have it shipped directly to you. Production times and shipping times may vary depending on the time of year.
Because weddings fill our weekends, we are not able to offer weekend engagement sessions; however, we offer extended hours throughout the week to accommodate work schedules and are always happy to work with you to find the best time and place for engagement sessions.
We generally suggest setting aside 1.5 hours to work through the creative session. This session encompasses the creative and fun photos of our couples and the wedding party. If the location(s) we choose for this part of the day are offsite, factoring in drive/prep time is important as well. We are always happy to help with timeline questions to ensure the day is fun, free flowing, and efficient.
Every photograph we deliver is color corrected, cropped, beautifully crafted, and ready for print. We also include black and white conversions on selective photos. Any extensive corrections such as removing/adding items to photos, blemish removal, body contouring, and custom design work is available upon request.
Yes. We offer the option of 4 hour or full day coverage for all events.
Yes. Though Eighty Eight Photo is based in Northeast Ohio, we have passports and love to travel to capture love stories. For destination wedding/event rates, contact us via our contact form.
Times like getting ready, the ceremony, and the reception are moments for you. Those moments should belong to you, as opposed to being what we thought they should have been. We are significantly more hands-on during family photos, the creative session, and formal portraits. In those moments, we have a set amount of time to get a specific set of things done. Our planning process, experience, and expertise helps us get the right people in the right places to capture beautiful photos while adhering to our timeline.
We offer a variety of options in packaging. Those options give our clients the opportunity to purchase only wedding day coverage with one or two photographers, or bundle that coverage with an engagement session, albums, wall art, and/or prints. We also offer a la carte options to custom-tailor coverage specific to your event. Contact us to set up a time to meet and discuss our current pricing and offerings.
Wardrobe selection is different for everyone, but the two things that will always photograph the best are confidence and comfort. We suggest wearing comfortable clothing in complimentary colors to each other, as opposed to matching outfits/patterns. We also suggest taking into account the location and season. For example, earth tones and natural patterns bode well for outdoor fall sessions, while lighter colors and pastels work better in the spring. Always feel free to ask for our suggestions for specific locations and looks.
Heading into wedding day, we will discuss a family photo list. Creating this list gives us the best shot at ensuring everyone is in attendance and no combinations are missed or forgotten. It also helps us make what would have been a stressful time of the day easy and seamless. If there are other specific photos you would like during other parts of the day, we encourage an open discussion. If it's possible, we are more than happy to accommodate. Keep in mind, the most unique and special photos generally happen when photographers are given the latitude to create and develop images unique to your day.
Absolutely. Aside from our initial meeting to discuss our fit for your wedding, we also like to meet 30-45 days before wedding day. That is usually the time where the cement has been laid but hasn't dried completely, giving us the ability to make micro adjustments where needed. Through the process of planning, picking locations, and looking for other vendors, we are always happy to offer suggestions to ensure the day runs smoothly.
Though not mandatory, we certainly appreciate being included in your headcount for dinner. During most receptions, people prefer to not be photographed while eating, so we generally eat at the same time the guests do, and get back to work afterwards. If we are not included in the headcount, we will need to make accommodations to depart and eat prior to the reception starting.

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