Zach Caddy Photography

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $3,000

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $1,000

About Zach Caddy Photography

Zach Caddy Photography

A cinematic eye. --- A bleeding heart. --- An inclusive spirit. --- I've picked up a camera just about every day since I fell in love with photography in 2013. Though every shoot holds something unique, it takes a lot to catch me off guard after a decade in business. I pride myself on my ability to quickly connect with my clients, making them feel comfortable, cared for, and confident that they look great. Being a helpful and calming presence in the midst of your wedding is second nature to me. Basically, I try to treat people how I want to be treated: with fairness and understanding!

INCLUSIVE: I love getting to experience a huge variety of unique cultures up close. On the technical side, I am proud of my ability to capture the radiance of Black skin tones and help interracial couples look their best together. As an LGBTQIA+ ally, I love love! EMPATHIC: To get those shots where a person's feelings are written across their face requires a real connection. ENGAGING: I have a genuine interest in people! Building friends as I go helps me become part of the event. COLLABORATIVE: I've got my go-tos, but I'm ready to hear your ideas! We can create something together we never could have without each other.

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Services

Services

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

Photo formats

  • Digital

Deliverables

  • Digital files
  • Digital rights

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

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19 reviews

  • KP

    Korey P.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Sep 24

    Want the Best? Hire Zach!

    My husband and I spoke to a few different photographers before we found Zach. They were all great in their own way; but from my first consultation with Zach, he brought an excitement and a warmth to our call that made it clear to me that he was the photographer for us. He answered every question we had thoroughly and offered his insights and opinions where it counted to make sure we could make the best, most informed choice. On the day of the wedding, Zach was cool, collaborative, and had incredible ideas for shots that turned out absolutely beautiful. I am so thrilled with our choice to work with him.

  • ES

    Evelyn S.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Apr 27, 2026

    Hire Zach!!

    Zach did such an incredible job shooting our city hall wedding! Having shot several similar ceremonies in the past, he was familiar with the space, knew exactly which moments to capture and where to get the best shots, and he even got there early and saved us a spot in line. After the ceremony and group shots were done, my husband and I spent an hour adventuring around the loop with Zach to take some couples shots. He has a tremendous eye for photography locations, and he captured beautiful moments of us by the riverwalk, under the L, and inside the cultural center. The entire experience felt very natural and so fun -- it was a huge highlight of the day. He got our pictures back to us at lightning speed, and they're all gorgeous. I'd recommend him to anybody. Thanks again, Zach!

  • JS

    John S.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Nov 28, 2025

    Engagement & Wedding Photography

    Zach was absolutely phenomenal to work with!! He provided high quality photos and really captured so many organic shots. He truly listens to his clients and is extremely flexible. We had the privilege of having Zach take our engagement, bridal shower, and wedding photos. He takes great pride in the work he delivers for his clients and you can see that in his photography. We will definitely use him in the future!! Class act human being and very respectful. Highly highly recommend!!

  • MM

    Mary Jo M.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Nov 23, 2025

    Zach Caddy - authentic and artsy

    Months later, I'm finally pouring through the hundreds of photos taken on my daughter’s February wedding day by Zach and Mel. These are not your typical wedding photos - they are beautifully moody and warm. The candid shots bring the stories of relationships to life, without feeling staged. They capture sincere expressions and energy. Zach has a gift for spotting meaningful moments without subjects even realizing he’s there. His calmness and demeanor made us feel more relaxed; he is thoughtful and adept at handling stress or anxiousness that can occur during the event. He worked with 12 bridesmaids and 12 groomsmen, along with 300 guests, with empathy and ease. Though my daughter already wrote a lovely review of Zach’s work, I felt compelled to write my own, as I’m so grateful to him for preserving these moments for us.

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    Alicia

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Nov 16, 2025

    9.12.25 Wedding

    From the moment we met Zach for our virtual consultation, he made us comfortable and wholly confident that we should choose him to be our wedding photographer. He was incredibly warm, cracked some jokes, and came across as very genuine and flexible -- willing to build our contract around exactly what we needed. Those same attributes carried over through the months leading up to our wedding, and especially the final weeks, when I shared over my highly-detailed planning docs (I didn't have a wedding planner or day-of coordinator so it came in a wave and some last minute edits) and a list of key shots I wanted him to capture. On the big day, he was a calming and friendly presence for us and our guests, was patient with wrangling our families, worked well with our other vendors, and, of course, took beautiful photos. They turned out exactly how I wanted and we got them within 3 weeks from our wedding date. I haven't been able to stop scrolling through them since. I'm so glad our joyous memories were captured by Zach and his sister, Louise.

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Real wedding inspiration featuring Zach Caddy Photography

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Depends on the wedding! If you're planning to have more than 100ish guests, it might be a good idea to have some help getting all the candids.
I offer 4-6 week turnaround on weddings! That's crazy fast tbh, but I hate to keep folks waiting!
I charge $500 per hour, so it's somewhat up to you! My go-to recommendation for most weddings is for 8 hours of coverage, which adds up to $4000 total.
That's okay! Most of the people I photograph are regular people who don't get their photo professionally taken a lot. But I do everything I can to help you feel comfy and at ease so we can get authentic photos of you and your boo. Basically, that just means I've learned how to small talk, do bits, and photograph all at the same time!
Definitely. I'm an artist and it's important to me that all my work is truly my own. No AI or outsourcing here! My editing style is inspired by film photography and beautifully shot movies. Especially anything shot by Roger Deakins, my favorite cinematographer!

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