Affordable Photography Tucson is a photography studio available for weddings, anniversaries, Quinceañeras, golf outings, and other events. Rather than producing costly prints, Affordable Photography Tucson delivers all images in high-resolution on a DVD. The studio is a member of the Tucson Wedding Network as well as the Tucson Pictage User Group.
Audria Abney is a Tucson-based wedding and portrait photographer and filmmaker. She helps couples document their special moments during their family milestones by offering wedding, maternity, and newborn photography services. Her wedding collections come in packages that include high-resolution images with print releases. Audria has won several Best Wedding Photographers in Tucson awards. Her past clients have commended Audria for her professionalism as well as her formidable abilities as a photographer.
Chansley Photo is a full-service photography studio located in Tucson, Arizona. Founded and led by photographer Michael Chansley, the company has been in operation for over 12 years, assisting clients with wedding photography, portraits, and engagement photos. Michael specializes in sports, graduation, and corporate event photography, shooting with a candid style and editing all photos to make them look as realistic as possible. He offers additional editing services, such as blemish removal.
Located in Tucson, Christy Hunter Photography helps couples make their big day unforgettable. The wedding photographer pays attention to details and creates a timeline based on clients' needs. She captures romantic and joyful moments to preserve the memories through her work. Her services include elopements, small weddings, and full-day coverages. She also provides educational resources in planning with clients to make them feel prepared. Christy Hunter Photography embraces wedding concepts and touches that reflect the couples' personalities.
Dominic Ortiz Photography is a Tucson photography studio available for weddings and other local events. Mr. Ortiz provides wedding coverage that is at once artistic and photojournalistic, and he captures not just the ceremony itself but also the engagement, preparations, and reception. Before he takes photos, Mr. Ortiz collaborates with clients to design a service package suitable for their budget and preferences.
Evan Robold Photography is a Tucson photography studio available for weddings and other special events in the area. Mr. Robold, the studio’s founder and photographer, takes a photojournalistic approach. He interferes as little as possible, working instead to blend in and capture his subjects in organic, intimate scenes. To succeed at this, he prefers to work alone, but clients may request a second photographer. Evan Robold Photography earned recognition as a “2013 Pick” in The Knot – Best of Weddings, and has also won “Bride’s Choice” and “Couple’s Choice” awards from the website WeddingWire.
Justin Haugen Photography, based in Tucson, shoots weddings and other events in the area. Mr. Haugen has been living in Tucson for more than a dozen years and has worked as a photographer for ten of those years. He began working as an automotive photographer before opening his photo studio and setting out as a portrait and wedding photographer. Mr. Haugen is available across the state, and he can also photograph destination weddings outside the U.S.
JW Photography LLC is a wedding photographer available for shoots within 20 miles of the Tucson Metro area. If the wedding is farther than 20 miles from Tucson, clients will have to pay to cover lodging, food, and other travel expenses. John Williams, the studio’s founder and photographer, employs a hybrid of traditional and non-traditional styles.
Laura K Moore Photography is a Tucson wedding photography team known for their ability to capture real moments with authentic emotion with an eye for beautiful light. Sought after for their head-turning portfolio, genuine energy and thoughtful client rapport, LKM has developed a hybrid of authentic storytelling with a fine art editorial emphasis. Laura and her team deeply value chemistry and relationships with clients and aim for authenticity, beauty and elegance with a flare for fun and energy. Based in Tucson but available to travel, LKM is quickly booking for 2018-2019 weddings.
Melissa Fritzsche Photography is a wedding photography studio that serves clients in and around the Tucson metro area. Owner and wedding photographer Melissa Fritzsche uses natural light in her sessions. She focuses on producing artistically beautiful images of newlyweds. She also has experience in covering destination weddings and temple weddings. Aside from wedding photography, Melissa Fritzsche Photography offers engagement photography sessions to couples. Melissa also creates family portraits and can capture both ordinary moments and celebrations.
Paul Van Helden Photography is a Tucson-based photo studio that has been serving local clients since 2004. Mr. Van Helden, a professional photographer with over 25 years of relevant experience, is mainly focused on the use of light. He has photographed hundreds of events, including weddings, anniversaries, and Quinceañeras. According to couples that have used Mr. Van Helden’s wedding photography services in the past, he is a creative, flexible artist who excels at listening to his clients and incorporating their ideas.
Photography by Jacquelynn Buck is a Tucson studio that, for over nine years, has been providing portrait services for children, high school and college seniors, couples, families, expecting mothers, and other subjects, as well as special event photography. Jacquelynn Buck is a full-time photographer who is available in the Tucson Metro and across the globe, for destination weddings and portraits. As a wedding photographer, Ms. Buck employs an artistic, “storybook” style that captures the joy and magic of the big day.
Founded in 2018, Ruby Sandoval Photography is a wedding photographer serving the Tucson area. Sandoval creates relaxing environments for clients to capture candid images of important life milestones. The studio offers wedding, engagement, proposal, family, and senior portrait sessions. Wedding packages also include an online Pinterest-style gallery, high-resolution edited images, an heirloom 10x10 wedding album, and an additional professional photographer for the event as requested. Ruby Sandoval Photography is willing to travel.
Sergio Photographer, in Tucson, has been shooting weddings in the area since 2003. Sergio Lopez uses a quirky, hyperreal style to wedding photography, emphasizing unusual moments and details. Sergio Photographer won more than 10 Fearless Awards from the website Fearless Photographers. Fearless Awards indicate an extremely high level of creativity as well as technical skills.
Steven Palm Photography, which opened in Sahuarita in 2010, has been providing wedding and portrait photography to clients from the Tucson Metro area. Mr. Palm, who has been working as a photographer since 1989, founded the business alongside his wife Alisha, a seasoned photojournalist who works as Steven Palm Photography’s second photographer. The two have worked with a range of celebrity clients, including Ben Affleck, Anderson Cooper, and Elizabeth Berkley, as well as corporate clients such as ABC, InStyle Magazine, and the NBA.
Since opening in Tucson in 2005, SunStreet Photo has captured weddings and other events throughout the area. Shaun Roby, the studio’s founder, is an experienced portrait artist who also works as a photography instructor. Working alongside Mr. Roby is Molly Condit, a photographer and filmmaker from NYC. As wedding photographers, capture weddings with a playful and artistic style.
West End Photography is a Tucson wedding photography company that has been locally owned and operated for over five years by Arizona-based husband and wife team, Bryan and Anh. The couple uses a process that involves taking on a limited number of weddings each year in order to ensure that each client gets a high-quality, personalized experience. Engagement sessions are booked in preparation for wedding day photos. Photos will be delivered within six weeks.
Since 2010, Woodbridge Photography with Tim Rios has been providing wedding photography services to Tucson and southern Arizona clients looking to preserve their precious moments. Tim Rios is a portrait and event photographer who offers wedding photography services with an emphasis on professionalism, creativity, and originality. In addition to weddings, Woodbridge Photography also does newborn, maternity, family, and child photography. Clients have praised the photographer's passion, professionalism, and reasonable rates.
Wedding photographers take pictures of the wedding ceremony, the bridesmaids and groomsmen, and the families of the bride and groom. They also often photograph the major events of the reception and the guests to help preserve memories of the entire affair.
A good wedding photographer can faithfully recreate special memories, taking care to capture the most important moments of the wedding and reception. They're able to fulfill the requests of the couple getting married and help them choose the best images from the event.
Couples can find their wedding photographer by asking friends and family for recommendations or checking out local listings. It's important to review portfolios, pricing, and availability. When you've picked a few that pique your interest, speak to them in person to make sure they're a good fit.
Before you make a final decision about your wedding photographer, you'll want to ask several important questions, such as:
The cost of a wedding photographer depends on various factors, including their experience, photo packages, and the length of time you need them. According to Brides.com, a wedding photographer can charge anywhere between $1,000 and $10,000 for their services.
A wedding photographer's fee reflects their experience, training, and ability to fulfill your vision and requests. The time needed to complete the process for a single wedding makes a difference as well. For a standard eight to 10 hour wedding, a photographer may spend as much as double that culling and editing photos.
Technically, you don't need a wedding photographer. Some people prefer a simpler occasion with a few photos taken by friends. However, hiring a wedding photographer ensures that you have professional, high-quality photographs of your wedding that preserve memories for generations.
Most wedding photographers are hired for eight to 10 hours to set up, travel between venues for the ceremony and reception, and capture events, including the wedding party getting ready, the ceremony, and occasions during the reception. In rare cases, a wedding photographer may be hired for multiple days.
The number of photographers for a wedding is a matter of the organizers' preferences. Sometimes, a couple may feel that having two gives them more coverage of the event, but beware that many photographers include an exclusivity clause in their contracts, so they'll usually arrange a second of their choice.
If you hire a single photographer, they'll usually take 50 images per hour on average with time spent setting up, positioning wedding party members, and transporting equipment to and from venues. The average wedding has between 400 and 800 images total.
Many photographers choose to match the wedding theme and attendees or wear all black so they don't stand out. If the wedding organizers or couple getting married have specific requests for the photographer's attire, they'll usually do their best to comply.
Since most weddings are all-day events and the photographer is expected to be working before, during, and after the festivities, it's polite to make sure an extra plate at the reception is reserved for them. Many photographers do bring their own food to feed themselves over the course of the day.
Helping a more experienced photographer as their "second" is a good way to learn the industry and get the experience you need to shoot weddings on your own. Many wedding photographers are classically trained and educated in the art of photography before they serve weddings.
In terms of physical equipment, all you need to shoot your first wedding is a couple of high-quality lenses, a camera body, a flash setup, and film or memory cards to store images, if you're shooting digital. You'll also want to bring backup equipment and make sure your gear is insured in case anything happens.
To develop your skills as a wedding photographer, you need to know your equipment and its capabilities. Seek training from a professional, take courses in photography, or find a mentor to assist — experience is key. Networking is important when you start out. Research, experiment, and practice with lighting and different styles to broaden your skills.
According to Salary.com, the median annual income of a wedding photographer is just under $50,000. Many wedding photographers are independent contractors and either have another part-time profession or take photos of other events, such as baby showers and engagements.
