Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in Waterford, MI

Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in Waterford, MI

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Meininger Media LLC 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Waterford, MI
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I’m Katy, a Michigan based wedding + event photographer who loves to travel. I’ve been photographing weddings since 2016. My love for photography started out when I was about 6 years old. I’m a huge goofball, so if you’ve ever thought “I’ll be too awkward in photos," I know what you mean. We can be goofballs together, and I promise I won’t let you look awkward in any of your photos. A little more about me: I'm a foodie. Send bar/restaurant recommendations please! I spend a good portion of my time at concerts when I'm not photographing anything. I'm also a HUUUUGE Detroit Red Wings fan!

Where to begin? Finding Katy was truly one of the biggest blessings of our wedding process. It was very important to find a photographer who we felt had, and actively displayed, the ability to photograph in an inclusive, respectful and honest manner. We are an interfaith couple with family and friends who fall everywhere along the social, identity and religious spectrum. Once we found Katy, we were blown away by the love, care and diversity showcased in her portfolio. Upon meeting with her virtually, we were convinced that she was the right person. Katy is kind, understanding and VERY good at what she does. When it comes to the work, Katy was proactive without being pushy and really took to heart what we wanted out of our photos. Over the course of the experience, we were able to develop a real friendship with her because she is that good of a person. The day of the event, Katy was locked in and on top of everything. Prior to our weekend, she had done an amazing job of giving us prep sheets and coordinating as much detail as possible so the big day could just glide. Katy and her second shooter Jen (who was amazing, too!) were professional, fun and didn't miss a moment of the day. Everything from planned photos to impromptu shots felt fun and natural. Getting back the album completely blew past our expectations. Every photo captured exactly what we had discussed with her. So many photographs left us speechless. Katy should be at the top of your list if you want great photos full of love, care, and magic. She is down to earth and was the only photographer we spoke to that didn't make us feel like we were just another gig for them.
Gabriel, 4 months ago
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C’est La Vie Photographie 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,950
  • Serves Waterford, MI

Hello! My name is Tonya. First and foremost, I am a mom to a beautiful little boy (who, let's face it, is completely tired of mom's camera!). I started behind a camera almost fifteen years ago when my grandpa first showed me how to use his. I live for the click of the shutter, capturing those moments that will be gone but never forgotten. Having been a previous cast member at Walt Disney World (and other theme parks), I found that I love the organized chaos that comes with photographing a wedding. Not to mention, who doesn't adore capturing the love between two people?

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When we first got engaged and we found tonya i expressed how worried i was that we had never done photos before and had no clue what we really wanted but i knew i didnt want them to look posed i wanted our emotions to show through. She was very understanding and helpful she sent me some pictures shed done before and then i went pintrest crazy :). Then i found out i was pregnant and we decided to postpone our wedding she was super understanding and happy for us and stayed in contact with us as we tried to come up with a new date. I absolutely loved working with tonya she did an amazing job on our pictures i swear i fall more in love with them each time i look at them. She also worked well with some of the nerdy pictures we wanted which envolved harry potter and star wars :). I had something i wanted to change in one of our wedding photos(she was already done editing our photos) for a Christmas gift for my husband and she was all for it and it turned out absolutely perfect. I fully recommend using her for any of your photography needs.
Shelby & M., 4 months ago
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Julia Cuddy Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Waterford, MI

I’m Julia - people always ask me how long I’ve been a photographer for and the cliché (but true) answer is for forever. I’ve walked through many alleys that led me to photographing weddings. I worked for the Field Museum photographing meteorites during my college years in Chicago, then worked as a freelancer in the automotive industry when I moved back to Michigan, and worked in a studio photographing everything from seniors to pets. It wasn’t until 5 years ago I decided I loved photographing weddings and couples. I feel like they’re all connected somehow. I'm lucky I found my niche and even luckier that I got to run with it.

Buckle up, we are planning on writing an incredible review. To future brides & grooms reading our review: If you are going to do anything right for your wedding day (besides marrying your best friend), hire Julia as your wedding photographer!!! We can not stress enough how much Julia impacted our wedding day. First, she has your back. She helped us keep calm and keep our timeline on track. Julia had a great sense of reading the room. She was by our side when we needed her. Second, we had a BLAST! Julia kept our energy UP (she's a Leo, if you know you know). She had both of us laughing, smiling, and overall happy. Even our bridal party and family LOVED Julia's professionalism and how she conducts group photos. My bridesmaids were obsessed with her and plan on using her in the future. She's seriously that good. Third, her photography style was exactly what we needed. She is super knowledgeable about poses, lighting, background, etc. She was honest and explained why she had us do certain pictures. She took into account any preferences we had (standing on the left side rather than the right, mobility concerns, etc). Also, be ready to get creative! Overall, Julia is the best wedding photographer we could've asked for and so happy she got to capture our wedding day! Service we chose: 8-hour package with engagement photoshoot To Julia: thank you so much for making our wedding day amazing. You played such an important role in our day. We talk about how we miss you already and hope we can plan some photoshoots in the future!
Dana T., 6 days ago
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Gold & Elm Weddings 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,999
  • Serves Waterford, MI

Hello, I’m Rich! With 8 years of experience, my focus is on bringing out the best in my couples. Before capturing weddings, I was a palliative care nurse for several years. In both my career as a nurse and now as a photographer, I have experienced the biggest moments of people’s lives, and it’s an honor to be there for them.

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We were looking for fun, romantic, light & bright photos that are also timeless and true to color, and man did Rich deliver. Communication was amazing- he doesn't take long to respond and is easy to get ahold of. He was so easy to work with from handling a little last minute chaos with engagement photo locations to us replanning our entire wedding within three months. He made sure our engagement and wedding photos went without a hitch. Not only was Rich fun to work with, but he was a fantastic resource and we enjoyed the levity and expertise he brought to every step of the process. Our photos are STUNNING. I will recommend Gold & Elm to anybody who will listen!
Madison P., 2 months ago
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Kate Diamond Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $6,000
  • Serves Waterford, MI

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We were so lucky to have Katelynn as our photographer! She was truly amazing to work with! We found Katelynn through a friend who had previously booked her for her wedding. Wedding photos were really important to me and I wanted memories that we could cherish for the rest of our lives. After seeing her work, we knew that we wanted her to capture our wedding day! She made coordinating locations and poses stress free. We had a large bridal party and were a little worried about pictures being chaotic, but Katelynn was so patient with everyone and made it look like a breeze! Her kindness radiated all day and our families could not say enough good things about her. She was so great at making us feel comfortable and at ease in front of the camera! She also made my sunset and veil photo dreams come true with her amazing photography skills! We are so in love with every picture that she took! She captured the best memories for us and we can’t recommend her enough!
Rachel C., 3 years ago
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E.J.O. Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,300
  • Serves Waterford, MI

My name is Erin Oginsky and I am the owner and photographer behind EJO Photography. I first learned how to use a camera in 1999, when I took a photography class in college. Since then I have loved taking pictures, but did not start taking photos professionally until 2008! Since then I have learned and grown as a photographer. I love photographing weddings, engagements, and families. In addition to photography, my passion is my children, my husband, and the non-profit we run, Mission 25.

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Erin Oginsky is THE photographer you want for your wedding!! She captured our day in the most beautiful way, while making it so fun! She was our photographer for both our engagement and wedding pictures. Two weeks before our wedding, everything was cancelled because of covid, but we worked out a beautiful backyard wedding last minute. Erin was BEYOND flexible with all the last minute changes. She will make your day so fun and easy and comfortable. My husband and I will treasure each and every photo she took and we are currently reliving the day all over again through her gorgeous pictures she sent back!!!
Bryan & H., 4 years ago
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Wendy Thibodeau Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,700
  • Serves Waterford, MI

Hii! I am Wendy! I love storytelling and my heart loves endlessly. No two stories are alike and we all have something to learn from each other. I have been on this journey as a wedding photographer for over a decade. I have been taken to so many places that I would have never been to if it weren't for my wonderful clients. I have shared the most beautiful, important and heartfelt moments with my couples, their friends and their families.

Just finished another amazing session with Wendy... From our family photos over the last decade to our son’s first birthday photos…and most recently our elopement early July, Wendy captures the most perfect moments and emotion. The candid in-betweens she captures always end up being my fave, and I am so thankful I can always trust her to capture our most cherished moments! Will continue to turn to Wendy for years to come!
Stephany F., 2 months ago
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Erica Kearns Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,700
  • Serves Waterford, MI

For the unscripted- Your love story deserves to be told unscripted. We believe that the magic lies in the spontaneous laughter, the stolen glances, and the heartfelt gestures that develop authentically throughout your wedding day. Our unobtrusive approach allows us to blend seamlessly into your day, ensuring that you and your loved ones can savor each moment while we work our magic behind the scenes. We strive to be invisible storytellers, capturing the raw emotions, the unexpected surprises, and the authentic connections that make your wedding day truly unique.

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Erica has done several photographer sessions for us, including our wedding and newborn photos. We trust her with all our big life events! She is easy to work with and makes the whole process fun and not intimidating at all. She’s professional but also relaxed so you feel comfortable the whole time. Her pictures always turn out great, I’d recommend her to anyone looking for a great photographer.
Erin, 4 years ago
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Jen Marie Imagery 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Waterford, MI

Hi!! I'm Jen, the heart and soul behind Jen Marie Imagery! I'm passionate about creating unforgettable memories through my lens. Beyond being a dedicated photographer, I'm a coffee lover, taco enthusiast, concert junkie, Netflix aficionado, and proud pet parent. My journey with photography started as a childhood passion, using up all my mom's film on disposable cameras. What began as a hobby transformed into my life's calling in 2016 when I booked my first wedding. From that moment, I knew I had found my true purpose. There’s nothing I love more than photographing love!

My husband and I worked with Jen in 2022 for our engagement session and wedding day. She was kind, creative, helpful, and overall a pleasure to work with!
Avery, 5 months ago
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Marci Curtis - The Michigan Wedding Photojournalist 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Waterford, MI

Hi There! I'm Marci... photographer, parent, and lover of life. You'll find me taking photos, traveling, in the water or preferably doing all three (like my above photo from Australia). I've been a full time photographer since I graduated from U of M and absolutely love what I do. Weddings are my happy place. I get to take photos, I get to travel and sometimes I can even get in the water ;) I'm calm and a bit silly. I take my job seriously, but wedding days are a ton of fun and so I have fun too... being creative, enjoying capturing love stories and snarfing really good food. I think the joy I have for life is reflected throughout my photos.

Awarded Best of Zola
Marci has shot many weddings for me and my clients and always produces amazing images. She works well with others and puts couples at ease so they are relaxed on the biggest day of their lives. Her creativity and attention to detail is captivating. Hire her today you will be so happy you did!
Tracie, 4 years ago
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Mollan Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Waterford, MI

I've been specializing in weddings for nearly 15 years. My style includes capturing the many genuine moments that occur during the wedding day in an unobtrusive and low key way. Documenting the day in an artistic and non cheesy way really tells the story of a couple's big day. I feed off the energy from couple's and their guests and craft a story of their day through photos. On a personal note, I have a loving wife, 3 kids and 2 dogs!

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Working with Matt was great. We were able to meet before the wedding to get a feel of personalities, and he answered all of my emails really fast. The pictures are lovely, and I am so happy that we decided to use Mollan Photography!
Brianna C., 2 years ago
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Madalyn Muncy Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Waterford, MI

Hi, I'm Madalyn Muncy-Piens, the lady behind the lens over here at Madalyn Muncy Photography. I'm not into being the center of attention so I keep your wedding ALL ABOUT YOU. I'm all about balance, so I'm the perfect combination of organized and flexible, proactive yet not overbearing, knowledgeable but not bossy, and a comforting presence both with and without a camera in hand. When you hire me, you get someone who genuinely cares about comparing photos of our dogs, sharing recipes for dinner, and listening to your book recommendations. Check out my website or Instagram to learn more about me!

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Madalyn was probably the best photographer we could have asked for, it was like having a friend instead of a vendor throughout the day. She just does a great job of capturing candid and genuine emotion, and after getting all of our photos back we loved how she was able to capture us (and pretty much everyone else) looking great and having fun without being overly posed. In addition, she was so incredibly organized and professional throughout the entire process, she got us our timeline and I was able to use that to build the rest of our day-of-schedule around it. She communicated early and often and always made sure she got the list of required photos we wanted so we didn’t miss anything. Since she also hadn’t photographed at our venue before, she set up her own meeting with the venue before the wedding to get a tour and walk-through so it wasn’t a surprise on the day of the wedding. She was assertive when she needed to be to wrangle our families for photos but otherwise was extremely flexible in getting shots if the plans changed! Especially since our wedding was late in the winter and we decided against a first look, she made sure to have a lighting assistant on hand to help coordinate additional flash and we got some great evening photos, and the second shooter who helped out had some awesome ideas for important shots too. Also, she got us engagement photo sneak peeks within 24 hours and got us our wedding sneak peeks (40+ photos!) within 48 hours of our wedding. She just made the entire planning experience and photo sessions so comfortable and fun.
Sarah and B., 4 years ago
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Kindred Light Photography LLC 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Waterford, MI

Hi! I'm Danielle. I'm a Midwest elopement and intimate wedding photographer. Currently based in a small suburb just outside Detroit, Michigan, but available for travel anywhere! I have had a love for creating for as long as I can remember. When I was little, I drew everything as I saw it and I think that's why photography feels so perfect. It's an absolute dream to be an artist by trade and capturing special moments is a job I take to heart.

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Kindred Light captured our special day better than I ever thought possible. She was available on short notice & traveled to us. She went above and beyond all expectations. I’m so thankful to have these beautiful photos to look back on.
Kiva and P., 2 years ago
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Jlboone Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Waterford, MI

My name is Jessica Stasik, and photography is a very big passion of mine. I love to capture moments in time of loved ones, friends, groups of people and special events. This is my privately run business that offers various Photography Packages. Wedding Shoots, Family Portraits and Senior Pictures are among our most popular. All packages are fully customizable to your unique needs! As a photographer taking pictures of you and your events, we believe that all pictures taken belong to you!

I was beyond pleased with our experience having Jessica as our photographer for our wedding! She was very efficient with communication and making sure we had everything in place for the big day! When the day came she was so good at picking poses and different photos to take and worked so well with me having my dogs incorporated into my photos! She also got our photos back to me so fast I couldn’t believe it! The photos were absolutely breathtaking! Would use her again in a heartbeat!
Jessica + C., 4 years ago
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Juniper Woods Photography LLC 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Waterford, MI

Hey! I'm Christina- an elopement + intimate wedding photographer based in Michigan and travel worldwide. If you're looking for the traditional wedding photographer- you won't find that here. An adventurous spirit and a sucker for true love. I yearn to capture those wildly intimate moments for ALL couples. I'm here for the wild souls, the madly in love, those who romanticize the world around them. Capturing honest love in the most beautiful places on the planet is what fuels my fire. If you are seeking cinematic, documentary style art- you're in the right place.

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Christina is absolutely wonderful! She is one of the most creative photographers you’ll ever meet. I just knew she would capture all the special moments to remember, and she did just that. The detail she puts into editing is pure magic - you can tell she spends a lot of her time pouring her passion into her work. My surprise proposal photos that Christina captured of my fiancé and I were just so lovely – I had to ask her if she could be there for my wedding in Maine and she joyfully accepted. I would recommend Christina to anyone who loves the moody and romantic side of photography – you won’t regret it! I will cherish these photographs forever!
Marissa and A., 3 years ago
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Sammy Mich Photo 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Waterford, MI

Im passionate about documenting your big day in a way you can be brought back to the moment and feel the excitement and passion every time you look at your wedding album. Photographing your wedding is as important to me as it is to you, and it not a job I take lightly! Every couple has a different list of important items to be captured, and my goal is to serve you and your partner in the best way possible, capturing the shots most important to you, plus the little in-between moments you didn’t even know that happened.

My wife and i are very happy and thankful we found Sammy. We had a last minute emergency wedding due to my wife’s father being diagnosed with a terminal illness and not much time to live. Wanted to get professional pictures taken so to have quality pictures to look back on a few beautiful moment during a tragic time with my wife’s father. Contacted Sammy with only a few days notice. Sammy responded very quickly and thankfully was available. My wife and i were only mainly focused on getting shots of the ceremony itself and yet Sammy pulled off sooooo much more. The day of our wedding it was raining till ~1pm and the wedding was in my parent’s in law’s back yard scheduled at 4pm. Needless to say we were all literally working setting up decorations and rapidly getting ready till minutes before the ceremony. Somehow Sammy took a magnitude of stellar pictures of us all while we were setting up and getting ready, so much so that the number of pictures make our wedding look like a lengthy wedding day portfolio! Every single one of the pictures taken from our wedding are beautifully and consistently edited, and most importantly captured the crucial moment we were hoping for. My wife and I are still blown away by Sammy’s work and without a doubt highly recommend Sammy to anyone needing a professional photographer.
Gina & P., 4 years ago
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Mariah Kasten Photo 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Waterford, MI

Hello there! My name is Mariah Kasten and I am a Michigan Wedding Photographerphotographer. I love watching my couples interact and seeing their love for one another. I have absolutely fallen in love with couples, engagements, and wedding photography. As an extrovert, I find it so fun to meet so many couples and capture these moments in their lives. I would love to work with you and capture some beautiful moments in your life!

We hired Mariah for our wedding this December and I cannot express how amazing she was to work with! She is highly professional and her work is stunning! She was very flexible the day and checked in on me and my husband through out the day to make sure she captured all the shots we wanted. She already gave us a large sneak peek and I am so glad we picked her as our photographer for our big day. I cannot thank her enough for everything! I would highly recommend her to any couple out there searching for their photographer.
Hanna M., 9 months ago
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Anita Multimedia 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,700
  • Serves Waterford, MI

Hello and thank you for visiting my Zola profile! I'm Anita and photography is my passion! It could have been the fact I come from a very artistic family especially my late great uncle. Unfortunately I never met him but I was so inspired by his work that I too started my journey in 2004. I greatly love the beauty of nature and wildlife as well as telling people's stories. When I went to school for visual arts, my teachers have taught me the fundamentals of composition, conveying emotion and again, most importantly telling a story. And that's exactly what I love doing when I take pictures!

I would highly recommend Anita for wedding and engagement photography. She has a great eye and does a fantastic job of editing with professional delivery.
Dianne, 2 years ago
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Elise Filliccia Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Waterford, MI

I specialize in photojournalistic and romantic-editorial photography for soulful couples who value nostalgic and timeless memories. I authentically tell your story so you can live in the moment while still getting those intentional and iconic shots that you love and deserve.

Elise is truly a breath of fresh air. Couples, rest assured that you would be in excellent hands with her as your wedding photographer. She has a keen eye for detail and goes above and beyond in all regards. She loves what she does, shows up fiercely for her clients and associates, provides an exceptional experience, and has consistently provided absolutely stunning work. Her work is timeless and elegant and she has the biggest heart. I cannot recommend her enough.
The Daydreamer Diaries, 2 years ago

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About wedding photographers in Waterford, MI

How much does a wedding photographer typically cost in Waterford, MI?

A Waterford, MI wedding photographer ranges from $175 to $9,500 and averages at $2,400. 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?

92% of photographers in Waterford, MI 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 Waterford, MI?

Some of the most popular photographers in this area include Imagesxpert Media, Ryheem Williams Photography and Ashley Cynthia Photography.

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

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