Artistic Difference has been photographing weddings for over 20 years. Located in York, PA, the company serves the Mid-Atlantic region and destination weddings. They offer a variety of wedding services, including multiple photographers, videography, photo book creation, DVDs, and one-song slideshows.
Gettysburg, PA-based Brittani Elizabeth Photography photographs portraits, engagements, and weddings in Central and Eastern Pennsylvania. Every wedding shoot includes Brittani as the photographer, as well as edited digital images. The company’s style choices include romantic, natural lighting, and stunning backgrounds. Lead photographer Brittani prides herself on capturing timeless and prismatic images that reveal the true emotion behind every event.
Burning House Studios provides on-location portrait, wedding and event photography services in and around Harrisburg, Lancaster, and York, Pennsylvania. The wedding packages available include multiple photographers, engagement sessions, high-resolution images, photo albums, holiday cards, and a post-wedding photo session.
Emerald Stone Photography in Harrisburg offers wedding photography services for couples throughout the local area and beyond. This modern luxury wedding photography business takes pride in capturing the special moments of each couples' big day and creates high-end imagery that is romantic and elegant. In addition to wedding photography, the business also offers wedding videography services for the wedding and surrounding events. Emerald Stone Photography has been featured on the TV program Say Yes to the Dress.
Emily Grace Photography in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, has no travel restrictions. Past customers love that the studio offers two photographers, image rights and a personally-engraved USB flash drive, online viewing, and print credit. Customers also gave glowing reviews for the team's creativity and professionalism.
Jeff Benzon Photography offers wedding, engagement, model, maternity and portrait photo shoots. They were selected by Wedding Wire for Couples' Choice and Bride's Choice Awards in 2012-2015. They have multiple package options such as multiple photographers, photo editing, albums and online viewing. Their primary location is Mechanicsburg, PA.
Located in York, Pa, and photographing weddings in Harrisburg, Lancaster and Baltimore, Livingston Lee Photography offers a premium experience and multiple photographers for maximum coverage. Their style of photography is commercial photojournalism. Livingston Lee Photography also captures senior and family portraits and headshots.
Mallory McClure Photography specializes in engagement, couples, and wedding photography. Though based in Liverpool, PA, Mallory travels all over for her clients' shoots. Clients love how easy Mallory is to work with and recommend her highly based on top notch quality and reasonable pricing.
Melissa Engle Photography is located in Lancaster, PA and have a team of wedding photographers available for local and destination weddings. The studio also offers portrait, event, and in-studio photography services. Wedding packages include multiple photographers, all-day coverage, consultations, online proofing and high-resolution printable images.
Since 2008, Melissa McClain Photography has been serving the Linglestown, Pennsylvania area. They specialize in wedding photography and offer customizable options including engagement, boudoir, portrait and "trash the dress" sessions. Wedding coverage offers two photographers, unlimited high-resolution images, and an online gallery.
New Chapters Photography offers pet, portrait, maternity, fashion, family, senior, engagement and wedding photography in Harrisburg and the surrounding areas. Wedding packages offer multiple photographers, professional editing, online viewing, and digital prints. The studio also photographs weddings in Lancaster, Hershey, Elizabethtown, Carlisle, Boiling Springs, Mechanicsburg, Camp Hill, York, Philadelphia, and other areas upon request.
Paul V Photography is a full-time wedding photography studio. They feature award-winning photography from 2014-2015 by Wedding Wire and Harrisburg Magazine. Multiple wedding packages are available including full videos. Located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, they specialize in storybook and destination weddings.
Located in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, Rhinehart Photography offers portrait and wedding photography services. Lisa, Rhinehart's owner and photographer, has a creative, thoughtful, and vibrant style with a goal of capturing and sharing each couples' unique love story. Rhinehart Photography is currently ranked as one of the top 30 wedding photographers in the USA by Fearless Photographers from 2014-2018, and is a Wedding Wire Couples' Choice Award winner from 2011-2018 with more than 100 5 star reviews.
Shelah Riley Photography is based out of Lancaster, PA and offers a variety of wedding and engagement packages. A la carte options such as trash the dress and bridal boudoir sessions allow couples to customize their wedding to complete their unique experience.
Symmetry Co. LLC is a Harrisburg-based photography studio that exclusively offers wedding and engagement photography. Photographer Lauren takes time to get to know couples prior to their wedding day, enabling her to help them feel relaxed and comfortable when their photos are taken. She photographs weddings throughout central Pennsylvania and is available to travel outside of the state or out of the country for destination weddings. Symmetry Co. LLC has won several awards for its work.
Based out of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Todd Spitler Photography specializes in producing artistic documentaries of weddings and engagements. With over 50 reviews from WeddingWire, clients rate the company five stars out of five for being easy to work with and offering very realistic pricing.
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.
