The Best Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in Lakewood, WA

The Best Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in Lakewood, WA

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353 Wedding Photographers in Lakewood, WA

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JL Thomas Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Lakewood, WA
  • Offer

Your wedding day is a story waiting to be told—a collection of fleeting moments and raw emotions that deserve to be captured beautifully. I’m Jen Lee, the artist behind JL Thomas Photography, specializing in photojournalistic and editorial wedding photography in the Pacific Northwest. I combine authenticity with artistry to create timeless, magazine-worthy images. My clients love how I guide them with confidence, keeping the experience relaxed and fun. Highly rated and offering exceptional value, I’m here to capture your love story with care and intention. Let’s create something unforgettable together!

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JL Thomas Photography was an absolute joy to work with for our wedding. From our first meeting, Jen was honest, easygoing, and incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. Her stunning, high-quality, photojournalistic style perfectly captured the magic of our special day. Jen coached us through the formal portraits with ease, and during the reception, she blended into the background to capture the most incredible candid moments that we'll cherish forever. I would wholeheartedly recommend JL Thomas Photography to any couple looking for a talented, professional, and personable photographer to document their wedding day.
Stephanie H., 2 months ago
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SHIVRSHOTS Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Lakewood, WA

WA-based photographer specializing in weddings, portraits, and lifestyle photography. I offer candid, documentary, vintage, raw, and true-to-color galleries, plus film, Super 8, and content creation! I specialize in timeless, true-to-color photography with a hint of nostalgia. With experience working with military families and fast-paced environments, I know how to anticipate moments before they happen, ensuring you get a gallery that feels natural and deeply personal.

My husband and I never got wedding photos done and after two years of being married we decided it was time. The photos are gorgeous, and I cried the day April sent me the final edits. She helped choose a place that matched my dress and aesthetics. Overall the best photography experience I’ve ever had. I will definitely be contacting her for any future photos!
Katelynn E., 2 months ago
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Bloom & Wander Co 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves Lakewood, WA

Seattle + PNW Wedding Photographer - Documenting the REAL Stuff - Bold, Authentic, Unscripted Storytelling Hey there - I'm Jess. I'm a Seattle wedding & elopement photographer for couples who keep it real, who make their own traditions, who value the little things (that are actually the big things) and real moments over photo ops. For me, that's the stuff that matters. If it's the stuff that matters to you, then heyyyy - let's be friends!

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Jess is such a polished and talented photographer, truly a master of her craft and brings genuine light and emotion into her photos. I had the pleasure of having her shoot my wedding, which was a smallish affair of about 30 people, and the pictures came out better than I could have imagined! She's my favorite and I cannot recommend her enough!
Lindsay, 2 years ago
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Hailey Aitkins Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,750
  • Serves Lakewood, WA

I got my first digital camera at 13 and spent the afternoons capturing flowers in our backyard; ever since it's been my dream to have my own photography business. Photography and writing were the two ways I expressed myself and were their own kind of therapy for me. And now, I use photography as a type of therapy for my clients. I believe there is a power in the vulnerability of being and feeling seen. So, photography is my tool to help others feel truly seen and celebrated. It's so important to make everyone feel this way, especially on their elopement/wedding day :)

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I can't recommend Hailey highly enough. She created such a comfortable, easy, and fun environment for us. She took our requests seriously and tailored the shoot to make us feel happy and confident. The photos were delivered to us very quickly after the shoot, and they turned out better than I could've ever expected. She is a master at capturing pure, genuine moments. Looking at them now stirs up so many emotions for us in the BEST way! Hailey is extremely kind, attentive, and skilled in her craft. I will never look anywhere else for a photographer!
Kate and J., 3 years ago
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French Sessa Photo Co. 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Lakewood, WA

We are Amber French & Michael Sessa, a married photographer team. We love to cook, travel, skate and most of all our little pup Leo. We love working together, we've made it our full time job since 2009. We take portraits on land and by drone. We are now introducing videography to our packages! We would love to meet you

Amber and Mike are true gems. Not only are their photos just breathtaking but they are such awesome people. They made our day go so smoothly! They never pressured us to rush, they actually helped us enjoy every moment of the day and take our time so we didn’t feel stressed. They had such unique photo ideas and it made the day such an adventure. I feel like we can look at the pictures and be totally sent back to that day-they just captured every emotion so beautifully. They were so professional about every aspect of our day, but made us feel so comfortable at the same time. I usually feel awkward to have my picture taken but they made it fun! So thankful for them!
Rebecca & R., 4 years ago
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Little bit Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Lakewood, WA

At Little Bit Photography, we are not just photographers; we are storytellers. With a keen eye for detail and an unwavering commitment to excellence, our team of seasoned photographers is dedicated to crafting a visual narrative that reflects the unique love story of each couple. From the tender glances exchanged during the ceremony to the joyous laughter on the dance floor, we aim to freeze these precious moments in time. We believe in creating an atmosphere of comfort and trust, allowing us to seamlessly blend into your celebration while capturing candid, genuine emotions.

I love Amber. She's very passionate about what she does & how it should be done. She is ever so patient too. We had about 42 family members at my wedding staying at the venue and she arrived with her assistant at 8:00am to start setting up and she left late in the evening. We could not have asked for a more dedicated photographer for our wedding. We definitely wanted more caught in the moment natural photography and she went above and beyond to catch some of the best moments of our big day. We have six children who were all grooms men & her patients/direction to get them to cooperate amazed us. My family was talking about her the next day after the wedding. She caught all the right moments at the right time even the kids doing crazy fun poses. She went above & beyond and even rerouted my officiant to remind him to let guests know not to take pictures or video tape our wedding (he told us he almost forgot) Thank Goodness for Amber & her team! Our ceremony was so romantic & intimate with no one snapping pictures but her. She was stopping in to talk to the maid of honor so not to stress me out, people who were pin pointed tasks she stopped to check in with. I am so grateful that she does everything with a smile because I'm sure we drove her crazy with my family & our anxiety! Haha She is thoughtful & thinks way ahead for every moment. She had us save a champagne bottle to use later for a sunset shoot which was so exciting and fun. Our first look was very special & full of tears from the groom. There are so many moments I will cherish because of Amber & her team. Amber- thank you so much for being a part of the best day of our life. You are honest, kind, generous, patient and so creative. You made our family laugh & you were so organized even with the chaos of such a big wedding. We appreciate you so much & how hard you worked. We are so excited to see the rest of our wedding pictures! The sneak peaks were AMAZING! A million thank you's!
Zazil S., a year ago
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Kelli Hodges Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Lakewood, WA

I'm an international wedding and custom portrait photographer based in downtown Tacoma. I believe that photos are more then just pictures. They capture life and create something extraordinary out of the ordinary. Though a nicely posed picture is a must, I also adore natural smiles and moments. I want to capture you and your family as you are, right now at this moment in your lives. My goal is to capture the personality of every individual I photograph. Given this, during our time together, you can expect the unexpected.

Kelli did my wedding photos and they turned out AMAZING! Better than I could have ever imagined. She is so sweet, easy going, and knows what she doing.
Mckayla G., 5 months ago
Jessica Uhler Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Lakewood, WA

I am a documentary family and wedding photographer located in the Seattle-Tacoma area. I accept commissions for family sessions, portraits, weddings, commercial and editorial work. I'm based in the Great Pacific Northwest, but please inquire about traveling, I love to do that too and do take commissions on the road when I can.

Jess is incredible. If you like her documentary style there is no reason not to hire her. From our first glance at her portfolio, we loved her magazine profile style shooting, our only fear being that because her sample shots were so good that when it came time for the wedding our photos wouldn't meet the bar. Jess shot our engagement & wedding photos and provided hundreds of high quality images that capture us as a couple and our guests personalities. She took the time to not only get to know what we hoped for but also who we were so she could really capture that. I didn't want to spend my wedding day posing for photos, but spending it with friends and family, and Jess understood that deeply. She was willing to ask for a shot when it made sense, but also melded into the wedding and took great shots capturing beautiful moments. Our wedding was split across three venues ranging from outdoor/harsh light, to cramped indoor room, and a massive banquet hall in each she did an excellent job and got images that truly feel like they could be printed in a glossy magazine. I feel so privileged to have had her be part of our wedding, in the end I find myself with similar sentiments to a reference I called, when asked how Jess ranked amongst their vendors, she said, "Can I rank her amongst my guests too? Because I think she was the best person at the entire wedding!"
Nick Q., a year ago
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Seattle Flashing Lights Photography 
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,700
  • Serves Lakewood, WA

Meet your favorite FUNtographer: Stephanie began her studies with the plan to become a pilot. However, as her love for photography grew, she decided to pursue her passion as a business full time, getting to weave her love of capturing moments artistically and want to share that passion with others into a successful business where her clients always come first. Building into her style, she found her travels and time living abroad in college have influenced her images and allowed her to challenge her personal style of capturing moments, and coupled with lots of in the field learning, she is able to catch true emotions in a timeless way.

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Eivan's Photo & Video 

4.9

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,149
  • Serves Lakewood, WA

We offer a personalized experience backed up by more than 33+ years in business delivering high quality, creative photography and video on time and within your wedding budget. We are experts in photojournalism, offering couples an unmatched level of value for their wedding photography and video services.

Awarded Best of Zola
I highly recommend this company to take photos at your wedding! We loved our photographer Percy. He was incredible, and so helpful. He came with several cameras and valued all of our ideas, and when we became stumped he offered ideas for us to try as well. He was very professional, kind, caring, and always on top of the game taking photos. Towards the end of our night he started to put the camera away and brought it back out to catch a few final moments. He was on top of responding to all questions before, during, and after. He took photos of me and my husband before the ceremony and got some wonderful shots (it was a 95 outside wedding so this was much appreciated because we all had some sweat on our faces). But before we got Percy and our booking process with eivans it was super simple, and just an overall great experience.
Julia K., 9 months ago
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Sound Originals Photo & Video 

4.9

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Lakewood, WA

Sound Originals Photo & Video is a team of EMMY award winning storytellers. Our photography and videography packages are tailored to you, customizable and perfect for every wedding. We offer engagement photography, wedding photos, highlight films, wedding coverage and more.

Awarded Best of Zola
From our first interaction, the team at Sound Originals Photo & Video was professional, courteous, and friendly. Their communication throughout the planning process was excellent, and they were very responsive to our questions and requests. On the day of our wedding, they captured every moment beautifully, producing professional, bright, vivid, and simply picture-perfect photos. Even when we had to take some of the photos outside on a rainy day, they made the images look bright and amazing. We were thrilled with the final product, and would highly recommend Sound Originals to anyone planning their special day.
Denise, 6 months ago
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Shawn Tse 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,590
  • Serves Lakewood, WA

Hi, I'm Shawn. I'm all about capturing natural & heartfelt moments on your wedding day, and I’m all for spontaneity, flexibility, and for you to just be yourselves. You are your own story and that is truly special, and it's an honor to have the opportunity to capture that for you:)

Awarded Best of Zola
Shawn is the photographer you want at your wedding. He is the perfect mix of chill & professional and we felt we could be ourselves knowing Shawn would capture it all in the moment. As for the quality Shawn has a great eye for lighting and composition, and made most of the venue for our bridal & couples portraits. There are so many gems, and we’re so glad to have photos that feel personal to us and for us to keep & cherish.
Melinda + J., 2 years ago
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Ali Cushing Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Lakewood, WA
  • Offer

My name is Ali Cushing, a NY-based photographer, working near and far, capturing life, love, and letting people be themselves. My goal first and foremost is contributing to you having a wonderful experience and getting to live in the moment by being first your friend, and second your photographer; making the photos about the day and not the day about the photos. I approach each opportunity with personalized care and whatever your photographic goals and day's plans, I’d love to be a part of and to document your story. All couples of all genders, ethnicities, ages, faiths, shapes and abilities, are more than welcome.

Awarded Best of Zola
From our first interaction, Ali proved to be an exceptional wedding photographer. Their communication style was friendly, timely, detail-oriented, and flexible - she was like a fly on the wall on our wedding day, capturing all the special moments we didn't even realize were happening. The quality of her work was seamless, with a documentary style that beautifully documented every aspect of our day. Ali traveled a long distance to be with us, and was thorough in ensuring we had every single picture we wanted and more. We were thrilled to receive gorgeous sneak peeks just days after our wedding. Ali went above and beyond to make our special day perfect, and we couldn't recommend her more highly.
Elizabeth A., 7 months ago
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Ledd Lens LLC, Photo and Film 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Lakewood, WA

We are team of traveling wedding photographers and videographers. For 2024, we have 120+ weddings booked in 34 different states. Our shooting style is photojournalistic, natural, CINEMATIC to traditional. Our editing and style depends. Very easygoing and flexible depending on the client's preference. Our team is dedicated in delivering memories.

Awarded Best of Zola
Ledd Lens LLC provided exceptional photography and videography services for our wedding. From start to finish, their communication was clear, prompt, and stress-free. On the big day, the photographers and videographers blended seamlessly to capture all of the special moments without ever feeling intrusive. The end result is a gorgeous collection of photos and a wedding video that far exceeded our expectations in capturing the joy and love of our special day. We couldn't recommend Ledd Lens more highly for any couple looking to preserve beautiful memories of their wedding through top-notch photography and videography.
Lisset M., 9 months ago
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Drzazga Photo 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,900
  • Serves Lakewood, WA

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
Besides marrying my husband, hiring Drzazga Photo as our photographer and videographer was the best decision I made! To say that Carly and Kasey were outstanding is an understatement. We hired Drzazga Photo before Covid and when rescheduling happened they were so incredibly accommodating when it came to rescheduling. They go above and beyond for their clients and are willing to answer any and all questions you may have when it comes to planning your big day! Both our engagement and wedding pictures are more than we ever could have imagined! My husband and I are truly so grateful for Carly, Kasey, and the Drzazga Photo team!
Leah R., 4 years ago
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Promani Weddings 

4.9

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Lakewood, WA

Hi! At Promani Weddings, we are a local wedding media team that specializes in capturing the magic of wedding celebrations. Led by owner and accomplished photographer/filmmaker Benjamin, our dedicated team of talented photographers and videographers excels at transforming your special day into timeless memories. In thanks to high demand from all of our amazing couples, we have established incredible teams in Michigan, Tennessee and North Carolina!! I can't wait to hear from you and learn more about your wedding.

Awarded Best of Zola
Promani Weddings was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding day. From the very first call, John and his team were open, honest, and incredibly effective communicators. John did an amazing job keeping the day rolling, giving clear directions, and overall had fun with our group! Their passion for their craft is evident in the beautiful photos they captured that we will cherish forever. We highly recommend Promani Weddings to any couple looking for a professional, personable, and talented photography team to document their special day.
Paighton B., 5 months ago
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Leah Flores Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Lakewood, WA

I am a photographer and artist from the Pacific Northwest with Costa Rican and Scottish roots. My favorite things are dinosaurs, exploring new cities, board games, soccer, National Parks, and whiskey. I have been fortunate to photograph 200+ weddings in my PNW home, to ruins in Scotland, cityscapes in Vietnam, to the beaches of Maui, and beyond! I live in Portland, Oregon with my two dogs and three cats | 🏳️‍🌈🦖⛰️✈️📸⚽🫶🏼🌈🌲🦕🏝 Fun Fact: I was born on Leap Year Day so I'm 9 years old 🥳!

Awarded Best of Zola
Leah photographed our wedding at my family's property in Napa Valley, June 2024. Leah took lots of time to scope out the location and seemed to be absolutely *everywhere* during the wedding, at all the right moments. I didn't have to call her over once, because she was already there. She captured the emotions of the day, the little moments, the big moments, and made our day look like the fairytale wedding that it felt like. Once we got the photo gallery back (so quickly!) we relived the day all over again. We were tearing up and laughing at all the photos. I felt like I was looking at photos from a Brides magazine, but it was me! Another thing I'll mention is that Leah gives direction in a kind, calm and encouraging way. My husband is not too confident in photos and he felt SO comfortable posing with her there, and loves his photos too! I felt like she could guide me into more flattering poses when I felt uncertain about my angles. I love Leah and her work and would recommend her to anyone!
Lily & P., 8 months ago
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Heather Christine Photo + Film 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Lakewood, WA
  • Offer

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. I have an associate team specifically trained to go and take on more couples! The only thing that's different on your wedding day is you see a different face! 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
You know when you meet someone and it feels like you've been friends forever? That's Heather for you! Heather is fun, kind, warm, and will be your ultimate hype girl! Aside from being an awesome human, Heather is a talented photographer. Don't know how to pose and feel super awkward in front of a camera like me? No worries, Heather's got you! She'll direct you on how to stand, how to put your hands, how your face should look, give you hot tips... all of it! She also has a sharp eye for beautiful landscapes. You're in good hands and will have cute photos, I promise. In addition to Heather, we were lucky enough to work with her videographer, Andrew, and another shooter from her team. The entire HCP team was so fun to work with you and will put you right at ease. I've gotten to do 3 shoots with Heather to date and am incredibly pleased with how our photos have come out. In fact, I haven't even gotten the final album for our wedding yet (just previews) and i'm STILL impressed! If you have the opportunity to work with this team, take it. I couldn't recommend them enough.
Phi B., 9 months ago
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Venture Ever After 

4.9

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,200
  • Serves Lakewood, WA
  • Offer

My name is Nadia. I specialize in elopements + adventure weddings in the Pacific Northwest. I help people have the wedding of their dreams in magical outdoor spaces. When you choose to elope, you’re choosing to get married free of society’s wedding day expectations. So go wild! Spend the entire day in your favorite place, with your favorite person. Wear a fancy outfit, or wear your hiking boots. Invite your dog instead of your mom’s second cousin. Share your first kiss under the stars instead of under an altar. In the great outdoors, you write the wedding rules. And I’m here to help make it an experience you’ll remember for a lifetime.

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When we began looking for a photographer for our micro-wedding, we gravitated towards Nadia’s images over and over again. Not only did they capture raw, intimate moments between couples and families, but they elevated those moments in elegant and natural landscapes of the PNW; everything we wanted. We reached out and set up a consultation call immediately. We were initially nervous and felt very unprepared to speak with photographers because we had zero ideas for what our special day would look like, but after our call with Nadia we were confident that Venture Ever After was the right choice for us. She was so knowledgeable and did a TON of legwork planning our timeline to best capture the moments we wanted in the lighting we needed, recommending a variety of locations for some private moments as a couple and group activities with our family, and keeping us grounded and calm throughout the entire process. On our wedding day, Nadia took the reigns and gently guided us through the day with compassion and grace. She constantly reminded us that each moment was for us and encouraged us to revel in all of the details. She even conquered some pretty crazy heights armed with multiple cameras and a walky-talky to capture some dramatic and beautiful couple’s portraits. Beyond being an incredible photographer, Nadia is one of the most genuine and kind people I’ve met. She has a knack for keeping elopement/wedding day energy light and helping her clients feel natural in front of the camera. My partner and I truly felt like models. I feel so blessed to have our wedding photographed by her and, above all, be able to call her a friend. I would recommend Nadia at Venture Ever After to everyone planning an elopement, wedding, or adventure in the PNW. In fact, I hope to be able to visit her and capture anniversaries and momentous occasions for our family long into the future.
Morgan D., 10 months ago
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Holly Castillo Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,695
  • Serves Lakewood, WA

I'm a CA based and travel wedding photographer. I've photographed almost 200 weddings, and every single one goes by so quickly. I love my job because even though the day goes by fast, I get to find and capture those small moments, sometimes just a fraction of a second long, so they can be relived over and over in photographs. I have a photojournalistic and documentary style, plus 9 years of wedding experience under my belt, so trust me that I've got it while you are able to fully enjoy your day and be present.

Awarded Best of Zola
This has taken me a little while to get to writing as after wedding day life has been a little chaotic but wanted to express praise where it was well deserved. Holly exceeded my husband and I's expectations as our photographer on our wedding day. Not only was she extremely professional, but she was kind, personable and very helpful. The photos ended up coming out GORGEOUS! We just could not be happier with her and are definitely going to be recommending her to anyone seeking a photographer.
Chelsea H., 6 months ago
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Bear Beau Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,450
  • Serves Lakewood, WA

I’m Luke, a Seattle wedding photographer with a simple mantra: Guest First. Photographer Second. On your wedding day, I’m part of the celebration, prioritizing your experience and capturing the moments that truly matter. We’ll make time for great portraits, but my main goal is to document your day as it unfolds—no endless posing or pulling you away from the fun. From the laughs and tears to the joy, heart, and love, I’ll capture it all to make your day unforgettable.

Awarded Best of Zola
Luke is THE BEST! We worked with Luke for our engagement photos and our wedding photos and we can't recommend him enough. Outside of the events, Luke is extremely organized, communicative, and detailed. He instills complete confidence. Day-of, Luke's energy, professionalism, and presence is unmatched. Luke brings a contagious positivity and enthusiasm to his photography. Photos with him feel like photos with an old friend. And, the photos themselves are masterpieces. They capture the joy, feeling, and essence of the day. We can't recommend him enough.
Liz H., 5 months ago

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About wedding photographers in Lakewood, WA

How much does a wedding photographer typically cost in Lakewood, WA?

A Lakewood, WA wedding photographer ranges from $500 to $20,000 and averages at $2,600. The cost reflects the number of hours included, if there is a second photographer, any prints or albums, and, most importantly, the experience of the photographer. But every snapshot they take is a priceless memory of your big day — way better than your bestie's blurry smartphone pics, right?

Do most photographers include a second photographer?

89% of photographers in Lakewood, WA offer a second photographer, although it typically depends on the package you book! Second photographers are helpful because one person can’t be everywhere at once, and the second photographer ensures all the details are covered.

Which are the most popular photographers in Lakewood, WA?

Some of the most popular photographers in this area include JLThomas Photography, SweetEmms Photography and Ashley Cynthia Photography.

What else should I keep in mind when booking a wedding photographer?

Are you interested in an engagement shoot as a test run? Drone photography? Wedding albums? All helpful things to ask about when you’re considering which wedding photographer to book!

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