The Best Classic Wedding Photographers in Columbia, CT

The Best Classic Wedding Photographers in Columbia, CT

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257 Wedding Photographers in Columbia, CT

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Kristen's Captures 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,600
  • Serves Columbia, CT

Kristen's Captures is a wedding and portrait photography company based in Coventry, RI. From your first consultation to your last pose, I will ensure that you have everything you need to look and feel your best in front of the camera. After getting my first camera from my mother, I immediately fell in love with the art of photography. Throughout my career, I have worked with an array of clients for all sorts of milestone moments. I know that each client is different, and am ready to document your candid, unscripted moments in a way that matches your style and aesthetic.

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Kristen's Captures was an absolute dream to work with for our wedding photography. Kristen was prompt, super clear, and always answered right away, which made the entire process a breeze. The quality of her work was simply fabulous - the photos are amazing and easily the best pictures I've ever received from a wedding. Kristen was able to capture so many special moments at our wedding, including a lot of memorial pictures for family members that passed away and wonderful shots of me, my husband, and our dog. Kristen was extremely wonderful to work with and I can't recommend her enough. Her work came out amazing and she was able to capture so many memories that I can relive each day!
Victoria N., 6 months ago
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Chelsea Rush Photography 

4.9

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,415
  • Serves Columbia, CT

📸 Hi, I'm Chelsea, a wedding photographer with a love for capturing joy! With 5 years of professional experience (many more years as a hobbyist), my style mixes classic elegance with candid moments. I believe in creating a relaxed, fun environment, ensuring your special day is beautifully immortalized. Let's capture your love story! 💌

Awarded Best of Zola
I cannot recommend Chelsea enough!!! From the moment we first inquired with her, to our engagement shoot, to the planning process leading up to our wedding and to the absolutely amazing work she did capturing our wedding, Chelsea is so so incredible. She exceeded our expectations and more. She is thorough, prompt and really pays attention to detail. Chelsea is very timely with emails and messages, and can answer any question or challenge you bring to her. She is very organized and was a huge piece to how our wedding stayed on time and on track. Chelsea captured all of my inspo pics as well as all the photo combinations we wanted at our wedding. The turnaround time of when she gets our pictures back to us is insane!! Chelsea is one in a million and we cannot wait to work with her again in the future!!!
Lexi, 8 months ago
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Nicole York Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Columbia, CT

Hii! I'm Nicole and I work full-time as a nurse and pursued my passion for photography in 2017 when I would attend my boyfriend (now husband's) motocross races all over New England. I quickly began capturing family and friends and learned that I loved capturing moments in life big and small! I love capturing people in love and enjoy being able to make others feel beautiful and confident through my photos.

Awarded Best of Zola
We’re so glad we chose Nicole as our wedding photographer. She was professional, calm, and made everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera. She captured every important moment from the big highlights to the small, candid ones with such a natural and romantic style. Nicole was organized, easy to work with, and blended in seamlessly throughout the day. Our sneak peeks are already incredible, and we can’t wait to see the rest. We’ll cherish these photos forever. Highly recommend!
Megan, 8 months ago
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Michaela Elizabeth Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Columbia, CT

Hi, I’m Michaela, the face behind Michaela Elizabeth Photography! Before photography, I spent 22 years in the equestrian world, learning patience, connection, and the joy of life’s little moments. I began my photography journey capturing the bond between horse and rider, but my passion quickly grew into telling people’s stories through portraits and weddings. Now, I specialize in documenting love and life in a way that feels natural, fun, and true to you. From golden light portraits to the joy and emotion of your wedding day, I aim to create timeless images you’ll treasure forever.

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Michaela Elizabeth Photography was an absolute dream to work with for our wedding! From the very beginning, Michaela was super responsive and flexible - she was so easy to communicate with and made the whole process a breeze. The quality of the photos she captured was truly outstanding, and she delivered the final gallery to us so quickly. Michaela took control of the day and made it super easy for us, and she even went above and beyond to help feed my horses! I've known Michaela for a long time, and she is an extremely hard worker who is very detail-oriented and takes amazing photos. Anyone would be lucky to have her as their wedding photographer!
Missy F., 6 months ago
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Mariel O. Photo 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,195
  • Serves Columbia, CT

I am a teal obsessed, chocoholic, wife & fur mama who can’t get enough of capturing love stories! Photography has been a passion project for many years but after my own 2014 wedding, I decided to parlay my years of experience in child portraiture and transition to the amazing world of wedding days! It's been 8 years and I never looked back! My goal is to not only capture bright, bold, natural images but truly share in your love story!

Mariel was beyond exceptional! My husband and I met with Mariel 4 days before our wedding for our engagement shoot and was so impressed with her work, we knew she would be a blast to work with for our special day! Her response time with emails/texts was quick and always answered all of our questions. We would absolutely have Mariel shoot pictures for us in the future!
Jamie C., 5 months ago
Simply K Studios 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $5,900
  • Serves Columbia, CT

Kathy Loiselle is a travel and destination wedding and elopement photographer based out of New England. She has photographed in Tuscany, Lake Tahoe, Santa Monica, Colorado, Savannah, Greece, Key West, Maui, Germany, Orlando, and Maine. With a master's degree in business education and 10+ years of experience running her own business, Kathy is a mentor to other business owners in the Connecticut wedding industry. With a mix of editorial and photojournalistic images, your images will be timeless.

Awarded Best of Zola
Working with Kathy from Simply K Studios was an absolute dream! Full disclosure: I've known Kathy since she was my high school teacher, and have followed her photography ever since she made her career change. As soon as we got engaged, I knew without a doubt that I wanted her to photograph our wedding. Her work is stunning, and her eye for detail is incredible. From the engagement shoot to the wedding day, Kathy brought such a calming, upbeat energy that instantly put us at ease. I don't love getting my picture taken and often feel awkward in front of a camera, but Kathy is so chill and instantly puts you at ease. She has a knack for guiding you through natural-looking poses, and her prompts led to photos that feel candid and real — nothing cheesy or stiff. It honestly felt like we were just having fun together, not "posing" for photos. Kathy also recommended our videographer (Matt Van Ness! Also highly recommended!), and they worked seamlessly as a team the entire day - their synergy made it clear that they've worked together before! I can’t recommend Simply K Studios enough. Kathy clearly loves what she does and that love shows up in her pictures. If you're looking for a photographer who’s both incredibly talented and an absolute joy to be around, Kathy is it. We’re so lucky to have had her capture our day!
Kristin A., 6 months ago
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Jayxel PhotogrArtphy 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $600
  • Serves Columbia, CT

Hello, My Name is Jurgen van der Pluijm WEDDING, FASHION, LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHER and Artist I grew up in a multicultural family and have been exposed to two things since a young age - European Culture and African Culture As a seasoned photographer and artist, my work reflects a thoughtful exploration of the world around me. Armed with a strong foundation in art and a keen eye for detail, I approach my craft with a sense of curiosity and dedication. Through the lens of a camera, I strive to capture the essence of emotions, the beauty of nature, and the stories that lie within the ordinary.

Awarded Best of Zola
From the moment we met Jay, we knew he was the perfect photographer for our wedding. His communication style is very concise - he clearly knows how he wants each shot to look before even raising his camera. Jay has a truly artistic and creative style, and he uses the environment as a stage to capture stunning, one-of-a-kind images. Throughout the day, he continually praised me for my posing and told me what beautiful pictures I was taking. Jay went the extra mile to make me feel confident and beautiful in front of the camera. Compared to other photographers we researched, Jay's prices are very reasonable, and the quality of his work is phenomenal. He is also lighthearted and fun to be around, which made the entire photography experience a pleasure. We are thrilled with the beautiful memories Jay captured of our special day.
Rachel, a year ago
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J. Parsons Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Serves Columbia, CT

Please contact me directly through my website for a faster reply. I HAVE THE BEST JOB! I Mean It. Though You'll Hardly Notice Me When It Counts, I Will Have A Front Row Seat For The Happiest And Most Memorable Moments Of Your Life. I Will Probably Squeal In Excitement With You As You Slip Into Your Dress On The Big Day. I Will Cry When You Walk Down The Aisle To Your Best Friend. I'll Cheer When You Have Your First Kiss As Husband And Wife, And Dance With You When The Celebration Begins. And When All Is Said And Done, I Will Create A Collection Of Real, Colorful & Timeless Photographs That Will Preserve The Perfection Of Your Day Forever.

Jessica has a remarkable ability to put clients at ease, creating a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere during every session. She seamlessly balances simplicity with elegance, ensuring that each moment is captured beautifully. Her expertise and attention to detail make the process effortless, and she has truly perfected her craft. I highly recommend Jessica to anyone in need of a talented and professional wedding photographer.
Becky S., a year ago
Cora Jane Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Serves Columbia, CT

My husband Andrew and I know that we are our best and most authentic selves when we’re supported and intentional with our time and each other - especially since the arrival of our daughter. Marriage teaches you a lot of things, and I truly believe that my marriage has taught me how to be a better friend, communicator, and business owner. I get excited about connecting with people, building friendships with my couples, and sharing their stories through imagery.

Awarded Best of Zola
I’ve worked with many different photographers, and in my opinion Cora is one of the best photographers in CT. Her work is exquisite and authentic. Cora and her assistant Jess (also incredible) captured intricate details, memorable moments, and unpredicted candids. My favorite candids of all was one of me dancing with my 98-year-old grandmother. Aside from her impeccable photography skills, Cora is a wonderful person. COVID-19 created a few plot twists for our July 2020 wedding. We had been planning our CT wedding from Colorado (where we reside) and had to jump every hurtle imaginable; state mandates, new venue restrictions, timeline adjustments, COVID tests. Despite it all, Cora was supportive, helpful, and accommodating. She genuinely takes an interest in getting to know her couples and has your best interest at heart. Our wedding day turned out to be better than anything we could have planned and I am so glad I hire Cora as our wedding photographer. I adore Cora and the friendship we built through wedding planning. We plan to hire her for future family formals as our family grows!
Courtney & J., 6 years ago
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Bright Lens Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,200
  • Serves Columbia, CT

Hey there, I’m Erika! What started as a love for photographing nature turned into a passion for capturing real connection. Now, I focus on weddings and love stories of all kinds. My style is bright, vibrant, and full of natural light. I want you to feel relaxed and yourself in front of the camera so your photos feel like you- whether you're throwing a big celebration or keeping it simple and sweet. If you’re looking for a wedding photographer who’ll capture the real, honest moments, I’d love to chat.

Bright Lens Photography was the perfect choice for our engagement photography. From the start, Erika's communication was professional, prompt, and transparent. She made us feel at ease during our engagement photo shoot, guiding us on poses and adjusting my hair as needed. The final photos were fantastic, with beautiful editing and a wide variety of shots. Bright Lens provided us with a complete digital album at a very reasonable price, and the turnaround time was a huge bonus compared to some other photographers we considered. We couldn't be happier with the quality of Erika's work and the way she contributed to making this special time so memorable.
Kate S., a year ago
Nicole Bushey, Photographer 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Columbia, CT

Photography, to me, isn’t about stiff poses or rushing through a timeline. It’s about creating space for you to breathe, laugh, tear up, and fully live your day. I care deeply about making you feel comfortable and confident in front of my camera, because when you feel at ease, your images feel natural, elevated, and completely authentic. This isn’t just a job for me — it’s storytelling, legacy, and the privilege of preserving moments that will matter long after the cake is gone and the music fades.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Nicole and her work! Professional and beyond my expectations! She captures whatever it is she’s photographing perfectly. She’s creative and takes control in large group settings, helping everyone know where they need to be. She was a blast to work with and just has a great calm energy. I couldn’t imagine anyone better capturing our wedding day. Hire her!!
Kassiani K., 3 years ago
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Alena Kostromia Photography & Video 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Columbia, CT

Send inquiry via my web kostromina. co As a wedding photographer and videographer serving New York and New Jersey, my team and I are dedicated to creating authentic, timeless, and emotionally rich visuals that tell the story of your special day. With over 11 years of experience in the industry, we've developed a keen eye for capturing the natural nuances, energy, and relationships that make each wedding unique. Our style combines wedding photojournalism with fine art and fashion photography. We focus on guiding rather than posing, allowing your photos to reflect the genuine essence and emotion of your celebration.

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Alena was extremely pleasant to communicate with as we shared our vision for the two wedding photo shoots she did for us. Her work is truly magical - once you've conveyed what you want your photos to feel like, you can be assured that she will overdeliver beyond your wildest dreams. Alena made our guests feel super confident in front of the camera and knew the exact angles and lighting to capture the most flattering shots. Her photography style was exactly what we were looking for both our big day and our civil marriage ceremony, and both sets of photos blew us away.
Ina V., 5 months ago
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Lumière Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Columbia, CT

Hello, Lovebirds! We are Mari & Cris—your dedicated wedding storytellers. With our combined expertise, deep passion for photography, and a keen eye for authentic moments, we are here to capture the magic of your BIG DAY in a way that is heartfelt, genuine, and uniquely YOU. Every laugh, every tear, every stolen glance—we'll be there to document it all, ensuring that your love story is preserved beautifully for a lifetime.

Awarded Best of Zola
We had the best experience with Cris and Mari for our engagement photoshoot! From the moment we arrived, they made us feel so comfortable and guided us with great posing ideas that felt natural and effortless. The entire session was fun, relaxed, and full of creativity. When we received our photos, we were absolutely blown away—they truly captured our love and emotions beautifully! Every shot was stunning, and you can tell they put so much care and attention into their work. If you’re looking for photographers who are talented, professional, and make the experience enjoyable, we highly recommend Cris and Mari!
Michelle S., a year ago
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Liza Lavine Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Columbia, CT

I am a wedding photographer based in Providence, Rhode Island. My love for photography began over a decade ago and has been an integral part of my creative journey ever since. With a solid foundation in fashion photography, I bring a unique perspective to capturing weddings. Five years ago, I shot my first wedding, and it was an unforgettable experience. Being part of such a special day and bringing joy to my couples is incredibly important to me. I am passionate about capturing the most intimate and significant moments of your wedding day, ensuring that each photograph tells the unique story of your love.

Awarded Best of Zola
This review will not be able to do Liza and her work justice! From the first moment I spoke with her, I could tell how professional, experienced, talented, and fun she was. Liza guided us through the entire process, while also meeting our wants and needs (and more). She made us feel not only comfortable, but confident! If you’re looking for a photographer who is going to capture your wedding day in the most magical way, choose Liza! I wish I could get married again just to work with her more!
Madelyn Z., 3 months ago
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Kaitlin Toto Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Serves Columbia, CT

I’m a storyteller. That’s what I’m here to do - document the story of one of your greatest celebrations. My work is heavily focused on the authentic, unplanned moments. My approach is observational and real, creating images that are genuine representations of you, those you love, and the space and moments you share. I create true-to-life images that will bring you back to some of your sweetest, most treasured moments for years to come. If you’re looking for a light-hearted, boisterous creative to work with, you’ve found her. I'm people-centric which means that, I'm focusing on you, your guests, and the real moments you're sharing together.

Awarded Best of Zola
Kaitlin is amazing to work with. As a photographer who has done weddings myself, I had high standards and specific requests that weeded out a lot of people during my search. Kaitlin immediately stood out to me as someone with the ability to capture the essence of a couple. As I browsed her galleries I felt like I knew the couples and their stories by the time I was done. My wife and I are very introverted, shy, and not used to being the center of attention — let alone in front of a camera. After consulting with Kaitlin it was even more clear that she was the perfect photographer for us. Kaitlin listened to our requests, asked us questions to get a better understanding of what sort of coverage we’d like, and checked in multiple times leading up to the wedding day to go over plans. On the day of, Kaitlin was incredible. She set her flash units up perfectly to give a beautiful sense of lighting to our indoor pictures. Kaitlin was quick and professional with our family formals without feeling like she was rushing anyone. We love our newlywed portraits, largely due to how natural it felt to work with her—again this was huge for us as two people who are a bit camera shy. Our reception photos are equally beautiful, she captured meaningful candid moments without feeling like she was standing between us and the moments happening around us. If you’re like my wife and me and aren’t used to being on camera, I would 100% recommend booking a practice session with Kaitlin either for engagement photos or couples’ photos. As a photographer I’m used to being behind the camera and not in front of it. She helped us feel comfortable and it also helped her see how we interact together as a couple. At no point did we feel like Kaitlin was commandeering our schedule to check off boxes on a shot-list. She was seamlessly integrated everything. Genuinely, I cannot recommend Kaitlin enough. Working with her is like having a best friend there take your wedding photos.
David T., 2 years ago
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Ashley Cynthia Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Columbia, CT

* PLEASE INQUIRE ON WEBSITE* HEY! I'M ASHLEY! Aka, Your Professional third wheel! I am so happy you dropped by! I am a uber bubbly, warm hearted, person who loves to order 3 drinks at Dutch Bros and say its for other people but really its just for me. When I am not spending my lifes savings at Dutch Bros, I am professionally following peeps in love and photographing their stories. I am a lover of true crime and murder podcasts! (But I mean who isnt! I just cant help it!) FUN FACT: I speak switzerdütsch, aka a German slang. My mom is originally from Switzerland and my dad from Jamaica, so you know I am always hungry for adventures!

Awarded Best of Zola
I'm forever grateful for Ashley for perfectly capturing the best day of my life! Every time I look back at the photos and videos she took on our wedding day, I'm able to experience my dream coming true time and time again. Ashley made it so easy for us- from scheduling, poses, locations, and just always being ready- she made things so simple and stress free. She was professional in her skills, not only in taking beautiful photos but in adhering to the timeline and organizing family/group photos too! Her happiness and excitement is contagious and uplifts everyone around her. I HIGHLY recommend booking with Ashley!
Ashley D., 10 months ago
R&I Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Columbia, CT

Situated out of Providence, Rhode Island, R&I Photography is a wedding photography company. Owners, Rebecca and Ilia specialize in providing candid, natural, and artistic photography while helping couples to relax and have fun in front of the camera. Every couple's love is unique and wonderful, and this team wants to give them a collection and an experience they'll remember and cherish forever.

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Ilia and Rebecca of R&I Photography are the BEST! Their communication style is absolutely amazing, and they are true experts in their craft. They were incredibly professional and communicative throughout the entire process, always checking in and promptly responding to any questions I had. They took the time to get to know my husband and me, and their passion for their work really shone through. They helped us with our wedding timeline and ensured we captured all the special moments we wanted. I cannot recommend R&I Photography enough - you will not regret booking them for your big day!
Mia P., 2 years ago
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Randall Garnick Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Columbia, CT

It's been 15 years running this small business as a Boston wedding photographer, a New England wedding photographer, working all around the greater Boston area and traveling to destination weddings as well. It's been a crazy ride so far, and I can honestly say I still love what I do! I am so grateful that 400+ wedding couples have trusted me to be a part of their weddings, to document one of the milestone days in their lives, and to create beautiful heirloom albums and artwork they can enjoy for a lifetime. Ultimately, that's what it's all about, serving my clients and creating an amazing experience.

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Randall did an amazing job with our wedding photos! He was so easy to work with and organized and helped us come up with a list of shots we wanted to get at the wedding and make it happen. He was adaptable and when it rained during our first look he pulled out umbrellas for us and captured a beautiful moment anyways. He's kind, calm, professional, and the pictures came out great!! I highly recommend choosing Randall for photography
Kim, 3 years ago
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KellyB Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $600
  • Serves Columbia, CT
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Hi! I'm Kelly, the photographer behind KellyB Photography. My style blends storytelling, documentary-style photography, and timeless portraits to capture the real moments and genuine emotions that make your wedding day uniquely yours. I focus on the big memories as well as the quiet in-between moments that often become the most meaningful. I’m known for creating a relaxed, fun experience so you can truly enjoy your wedding day. With gentle guidance and natural prompts, I help couples feel comfortable in front of the camera while still capturing authentic, candid moments.

She gave me some previous and I love them all. She really captures everything I wanted. Me and my fiancé are glad we booked Kelly.
Gabriela V., a year ago
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Elle & Co Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Columbia, CT

I am a luxury destination photographer based in MICHIGAN, COLORADO & FLORIDA! I am ALL over Michigan and all over the nation! I have a home in Lansing, Holland & Traverse City. I travel all over Michigan capturing my clients from Lansing to Grand Rapids to the west coast of Lake Michigan to Mackinac Island & Traverse City to all metro Detroit! I have a second home in Vail/Summit County, CO as well as Clearwater Beach/Tampa. This allows me to be local to multiple places and states! This career is so much more than just showing up and taking photos. It's emotion, it's detail, it's getting to know my clients and capturing each of them uniquely.

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Alexander and I fell in love exploring the World together, from mini baecations, to immersing ourselves in new countries. Our love, has been our greatest adventure. Like most couples, our happily ever started with an elaborate vision of a dream wedding but months after planning we were left feeling incomplete. We found our dreams for a deeply intimate ceremony, lost in the expectations of modern-day wedding planning. We decided to take a leap of faith, following our adventurous hearts and ELOPE. Elle & Co transformed our elopement vision into a reality assisting with planning and providing exceptional care. Dani was truly my cheerleader and best friend wedding planner. Her listening skills are impeccable and attention to details makes her a true artist. Upon meeting Jed and Dani, we knew we made the right choice. We love their energy and connection, so natural. Our elopement was absolutely perfect, everything we hoped and dreamed for. The ceremony was private and intimate captured across breath-taking, beautiful landscape. Time stood still and there was only our forever. Our decision to elope was the most beautiful testament to our love. Our pictures take our breath away with every look. Cheers to adventure, love and elopement Elle and Co. Love always, Alexader & Kee Albaugh
Alexander & K., 2 years ago
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Tooovisual Media 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Columbia, CT

Hey everybody & welcome to Tooovisual Media. My name is Tony Baldelli & I'm a self taught Photographer & Videographer based in New Jersey. Since getting into the wedding industry years ago, my goal has stayed the same. To help couples create lifelong memories, and make their wedding as memorable as can be!

Tony is honestly one of the best in the game! I was definitely picky on who chose for a photographer and the minute I talked to Tony I knew I had found my photographer! He listened to me about what I wanted, was easy going to not stress us out on our big day & very organized. Even now all my guest still talk about how amazing Tony was. Not only did he get amazing photos but blended right in with our group of friends and family. Tony definitely has clients for life in myself and my husband! Could not recommend more!
Michaela A., a year ago
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JR Media Solutions 

4.7

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Columbia, CT
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Hi, I’m Rafael, the owner and creative behind JR Media Solutions. I believe wedding days should feel calm, joyful, and fully lived not rushed or staged. While I’m new to Zola, I’ve spent years photographing and filming weddings across Connecticut and beyond, earning over 100 five-star reviews by being dependable, organized, and genuinely invested in my couples. My approach is simple: show up prepared, stay present, and document your day honestly so you can relive it for years to come.

JR Media Solutions was the perfect choice for our wedding. Rafael captured every special moment from getting ready to dancing the night away and everything in between. Our sneak peek and wedding photos came earlier than expected and are so beautiful. We can't stop looking through them. Taking photos with each table on their way to the buffet was a brilliant idea and allowed us to get quality photos with everyone vs. photos of them sitting at their tables. Rafael was very professional, reasonably priced, a pleasure to work with, and did an excellent job behind the camera. We highly recommend him!
Colleen B., 3 months ago
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Allison Barrett Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,800
  • Serves Columbia, CT

Hi! I’m Allison, the heart behind Allison Barrett Photography. I specialize in capturing wedding-day beauty across Newport, Rhode Island and all over New England. My approach goes beyond just taking pretty pictures—I create an experience that becomes part of the memory itself. I’m there to support you through the day, help keep things running smoothly, and capture every genuine moment, laugh, and happy tear along the way. From getting ready with your crew to those just-married golden hour portraits, I’m there with a camera in one hand and a calming presence in the other. Let’s create something beautiful together.

Allison is incredible, we highly recommend! Our engagement and wedding photos turned out flawless, and she felt like a true extension of our wedding planning team. From start to finish, she was the epitome of professionalism and her communication and organization made our wedding day flow very smoothly. She made us and our family/friends feel totally comfortable throughout hours of wedding photos and ensured that we got every shot we envisioned. We will definitely be working with Allison again!
Payton M., 7 months ago
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Margaret K. Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $9,500
  • Serves Columbia, CT

Margaret specializes in classic, editorial, and candid wedding and engagement photography in NJ, NYC, and destination weddings. Margaret captures weddings with heart and authenticity. Known for her professionalism, vibrantly true-to-color images, and warm presence, she makes her couples feel at ease and confident.

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Margaret was better than I could’ve asked! Leading up to the day she was so easy to communicate with. She created a timeline for the day and any thoughts I had she took them into account and found a way to incorporate them into the plan. Truely felt like a team because of how kind and thoughtful she is. Get to the day, she was a calming presence for sure. She showed up with a smile on her face and seamlessly cued the bridesmaids and myself throughout. She was present but didn’t hover it was the perfect balance. Along with that she was my hype girl throughout it 3 Now let’s talk about the pictures, I’m not used to getting my picture taken and feel so uncomfortable being the center of attention but she tells you every detail you need, and if something doesn’t look right she’ll correct it gracefully in the moment. I felt like I got to enjoy my day without it feeling like a photoshoot. She delivered the pictures so fast!! A couple of my bridesmaids made comments about how fast the turnaround time was…and they were breathtaking!! Better than I ever could have imagined, I can’t stop looking at them. Not a moment was missed and due to her talent we have the most perfect picture to remind us of our special day for the rest of our lives. Do yourself a favor and book with her, worth every penny.
Sonya A., a year ago
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Joe Dolen Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,495
  • Serves Columbia, CT

Joe Dolen Photography is a husband-and-wife wedding photography team based in Massachusetts, serving couples throughout New England and beyond. Our style blends photojournalistic storytelling with guided portraits, using prompts, cues, and simple direction to help people feel natural and comfortable while still capturing real moments as they unfold. We focus on creating a relaxed, organized experience so our clients can stay present and enjoy their wedding day.

Awarded Best of Zola
I’m so thankful to have worked with Dolen photography. They are incredible!! Joe was so nice to work with in the planning phase- he thoroughly explained the process, options, typical timelines, and all that goes with wedding photography! He also took the time to get to know us which was so great, we instantly felt comfortable with him! He had another wedding on our date but enlisted Charles as our lead photographer and Julia as the second. They were incredible! They helped pose us and gave us cues, found so many different spots to take the pictures, and they both had slightly different styles which has worked out so beautifully for my photos!! They were both so nice and enjoyable to work with, we’re so lucky to have had them photograph our wedding. They are true professionals with incredible artistic talent. One last exciting thing- I was promised a sneak peek of 25 photos- I got 75!!! And less than 72 hours later! That was the best surprise and made me, my husband, and our families so happy. We’re so excited to see the full portfolio which will be in only 4-6 weeks! I highly recommend Dolen Photography. Pictures are such an important part of the day and I’m so lucky to have had such important moments captured so beautifully.
Linda F., 6 months ago
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Courtney Cohen Photography, LLC. 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Columbia, CT

Hi! My name is Courtney. I am the owner and lead shooter of Courtney Cohen Photography. I am based out of Barrington, RI, and love to spend time with my husband, toddler, and dog by the beaches of Rhode Island. I have a very candid approach when it comes to photography. I want to capture the raw emotion that you will remember for years and years to come. I shoot mainly outdoors with natural light but am trained with OCF (off-camera flash) for any low light or indoor locations. I strive to work with my clients not only to give them amazing pictures but also to make their lives as easy as possible. I hope that you reach out and we can chat!

Awarded Best of Zola
Just WOW!! If you’re looking for a highly skilled, super fun/bubbly/upbeat photographer for your wedding, look no further, Courtney is IT (and worth every penny)!! Throughout the entire process she was so easy to communicate with and really makes an effort to get to know the bride and groom. From the second she arrived at our venue she felt like a best friend/family that we’ve known forever and was just taking our wedding photos for us. We had so much fun with her throughout the day and she went above and beyond to get the best shots for us and the shots/styles we knew we wanted from the get go. I have worked with other photographers in the past and Courtney is by the best, most skilled, and people oriented photographer I’ve ever been privileged to work with/hire. I highly highly recommend Courtney; you will not be disappointed and she will make your day all that extra special!
Megan B., 5 months ago
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J Maurer Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Columbia, CT

Hi, it's Jenni, I am a couples and wedding photographer based in Connecticut. I love hikes and adventures, nature is my natural habitat and my biggest dream is to travel the world. I am hopeless romantic and I will probably shed a tear at every wedding I attend or photograph, so if you see me wipe a tear at your wedding no you didn't lol. I am also a dog mom and I love animals in general, my puppy means the world to me! I am a dedicated, passionate, fun and caring person and I put love in everything I do. I can't wait to work with you!

Awarded Best of Zola
Jenni is an absolute gem of a human and a phenomenal photographer. She is so sweet and such a lovely personality. We first worked with Jenni to take our engagement photos, and my husband and I immediately felt comfortable and familiar with her. We are not comfortable in front of the camera at all, but Jenni somehow made us feel like we'd been taking photos together with her for years. After our engagement shoot, I knew Jenni needed to be our wedding photographer. We more or less picked our wedding date based on her availability! A few weeks after booking our wedding with Jenni, she sent us the loveliest care package with a typewriter-written note and a few goodies. She puts so much thought and care into everything she does! On the day of the wedding, Jenni immediately hopped into action. She was patient, kind, and had such confidence in what she was doing (which was so needed, considering you're dealing with not just us as the couple, but our families as well). We were barely past the weekend after our wedding, and we already have sneak peeks! Jenni is a master! Looking at what she was able to capture is truly amazing. I usually do not like looking at photos of myself, but I can't stop looking at these pictures!! I can't believe the gallery she sent is just the sneak peeks - I can't wait to see what else she captured when we receive the full gallery in a few weeks! Jenni is truly the best at what she does. I can't recommend her enough!!
Kathleen C., 9 months ago
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DAG IMAGES 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $6,500
  • Serves Columbia, CT

I'm an intimate wedding and portrait photographer who provides authentic, inclusive, and vibrant images for diverse and non-traditional couples. very image is crafted with a focus on inclusivity and cultural relevance, preserving unique bonds and thoughtfully curated details. With a personal approach that goes beyond traditional poses, DAG IMAGES celebrates the essence of each client, creating vibrant, lasting memories. Whether it’s an intimate wedding, a brand event, or family portraits, DAG IMAGES is dedicated to capturing moments that truly resonate.

Awarded Best of Zola
DAG IMAGES was the perfect choice for our wedding photography. From the very start, their communication was clear and detailed, providing excellent direction to ensure we got the perfect shots. The quality of their work was truly exceptional - elegant, professional, and beautifully authentic. They made us feel completely at ease in front of the camera, giving great guidance on posing to capture all the special moments. The final photos are stunning and we are thrilled with the results. DAG IMAGES was incredibly professional throughout the entire process, delivering outstanding value. We highly recommend them to any couple looking for wedding photography they can treasure forever.
Llyleka, a year ago