4.8
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We hired Margo for our daughter's wedding last summer. The pictures were fantastic, communication was great. Highly recommend!!!
Tina B.
5.0
I hired Margaret Brown from Affordable Wedding Portraits for my wedding, and my husband and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. The photos turned out beautifully. Margo was friendly, professional, and made everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera. We were especially impressed that we received all of our photos just two days after the wedding! I highly recommend her to anyone looking for great quality and quick turnaround at a very reasonable price.
Jessie H.
5.0
Margo
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(330) 577-3779 Affordable Wedding Portraits is a wedding photography/video business that is based out of Shaker Heights, OH. This group of highly skilled professionals is well-versed in many different types of styles. They strive to produce top-quality results for each and every one of their clients.
This company has over 15 years of experience. Through this time, they have developed their skills as a studio. Their team has a diversified portfolio that is sure to please even the most discerning client. Potential clients are able to get a sneak-peak at what Affordable Wedding Portraits entails by having a look at their online collection of wedding photos. Here, couples will have a taste for what they will avail of with this dedicated business.
This studio works tirelessly to keep their prices economical. They want their clients to avail of quality services that don’t cost an arm and a leg. They provide a myriad of session types, ranging from wedding portraits to lifestyle shoots.
Affordable Wedding Portraits can be there for couples all day long. They allow their clients to make use of all-day packages. This means that they can be there for every moment, from the getting ready process to the final goodbye. With their services, couples will be able to appreciate elegant, sentimental images of their special event for years to come.
Financing options available
Details
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
Boudoir
Bridal Portraits
Day After Session
Engagement
Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
Digital Files
Film Photography
Online Proofing
Photo
Printed Enlargements
Printed Proofs
Same-Day Edits
Second Shooter Available
Social Media Sharing
Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
Artistic
Classic
Documentary
Dramatic
Lifestyle
Modern
Vintage
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party
Awards and Affiliations
5-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2026.2025.2024.+2 more.
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Meet the team
Margo
Manager
Kent State University
School of Journalism and Mass Communication
BS Photo Illustration
Over 15 years experience
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Affordable Wedding Portraits delivered professional, friendly service with excellent communication and helpful planning guidance. Clients loved the natural, emotional photos, fast turnaround, and budget-friendly pricing. The team handled large families smoothly and captured candid and posed shots beautifully.Review photos
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Jamie J
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5.0
10/16/2025
Affordable Wedding Photography was amazing on my wedding day. Maggie and her assistant did an incredible job. The owner Margo was great at communicating. And the price was very af...
fordable! I highly recommend them.
Tina B
5.0
12/17/2025
We hired Margo for our daughter's wedding last summer. The pictures were fantastic, communication was great. Highly recommend!!!
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Jessie H
5.0
10/29/2025
I hired Margaret Brown from Affordable Wedding Portraits for my wedding, and my husband and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. The photos turned out beautifully. Margo was ...
friendly, professional, and made everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera. We were especially impressed that we received all of our photos just two days after the wedding! I highly recommend her to anyone looking for great quality and quick turnaround at a very reasonable price.
Andrew T
5.0
10/29/2025
We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer than affordable wedding portraits. Only From our first meeting they were organized, warm, and genuinely excited for us. On the day ...
they were calm under pressure, guided family photos smoothly, and found beautiful light for portraits. The images are stunning — natural, emotional, and full of detail. The online gallery was easy to use and the edits arrived within 1 week. Friends keep asking who our photographer was — we recommend affordable wedding portraits.
Jackie H
5.0
10/28/2025
Margo provided an incredible experience from the moment we met. She made us feel at ease and captured stunning photos that look natural and genuine. We were thoroughly impressed by...
her meticulous attention to detail and exceptional patience, especially since we had never had professional photos taken before. We highly recommend her and will cherish these photos forever!
karen z
5.0
8/06/2025
Margo photographed our wedding on August 2, 2025. We absolutely love the photographs she took. Margo met with us twice and had a comprehensive questionnaire that helped capture wha...
t we were seeking in the photos. Margo clearly has a lot of experience and went well beyond the things we mentioned specifically that we wanted to capture. She suggest a slight change to where we planned to stand for our outdoor ceremony to get the best lighting and it definitely improved the quality of the photos taken during the ceremony. I would definitely recommend Maggie and her business to anyone looking to capture your special day in a way that you will treasure.
Janay W
5.0
6/24/2025
just now
New
Margo and her daughter were such a delight at our wedding. She did not play any games. She was punctual, took great shots and very responsive in communications. Do you...
want a photographer that’s in the moment with you who took all sorts of candid photos, then you want her! She didn’t miss any details! Please hire Margo and you will have a beautiful experience!
Cynthia R
5.0
12/03/2024
We were very pleased with this photographer and her services. She captured all of the significant moments of our granddaughter's wedding and brought great skill to the task.
She...
was easy to work with and was even able to add a family member that was not able to attend.
Brian G
5.0
11/22/2024
I loved my wedding album because of the intentional choices and clear artistic vision. Great communication and adaptability plus the assistant photographer likes to talk a lot. 5 s...
tars good job.
Isabella M
5.0
10/31/2024
Margaret Brown at Affordable Wedding Portraits was amazing to work with! From the start, she made everything so easy and stress-free. Setting up a time to talk with her was a breez...
e, and the forms and contract were simple to fill out, which saved us a lot of time. Her prices are very affordable, which was a huge relief for our wedding budget.
Margaret is also just a wonderful person—fun, relaxed, and full of helpful tips for the wedding day. During the wedding, she made everyone feel comfortable and managed to capture so many real, beautiful moments that we’ll always cherish. We even got our photos back way faster than expected!
One big tip I’d share is to be clear with Margaret about the specific photos you want. I sent her an email with a list of my must-have shots and some inspiration photos, and she made sure to get every one. Keeping in touch with her about your photo needs really pays off.
Overall, I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Margaret is a talented and thoughtful photographer who made our wedding day easier, stress-free, and more memorable. Highly recommend!
Diana S
5.0
10/29/2024
We worked with Margo, and she was so much fun! She was very informative and knowledgeable. Margo helped us with our vision and also captured moments we didn’t think of! We received...
our proof’s promptly and are super happy with all the pictures. I would recommend Margo at AWP anytime!
Olivia G
5.0
9/01/2024
Margo was such a pleasure to work with! Got all the photos I wanted & put her professional mind to stop us in a perfect spot to get a great shot! Super nice and very great photos! ...
I got my photos back within a week. Highly recommend as the price didn’t break the budget and exceeded quality
Christina L
5.0
7/31/2024
Margo was so fun to work with! She had her daughter with her helping out on my wedding day. We had a huge family and Margo and Maggie were able to get through the family photos as ...
quickly as possible. The turnaround to receive the wedding photos was quick! The photos turned out so great and I loved all of them!
Maranda H
5.0
4/26/2024
Margo and her daughter were awesome to work with and fit our laidback aesthetic. I didn’t have many ideas for pictures and they were great at coming up with really beautiful ideas....
Her pricing is unbeatable and the turn around time was insane. Definitely didn’t expect to have my pictures back mid honeymoon. High recommend.
Renee C
5.0
11/13/2023
AWP was Excellent. We received photos of our entire wedding from beginning to end at an incredible price.
Margo helped us relax , have fun and feel more comfortable getting our p...
ictures taken.
We love our wedding pictures! Thank you for the attention to detail and the stunning memories.
Julie & Rita C
5.0
10/25/2023
Margo and Maggie took so many amazing pictures and the turn around time was incredible! They were there from the time we arrived until the last guest left! The photos we got back (...
yes, already!) are amazing, and they were able to document so many things to help us remember our day.
Krista B
5.0
10/08/2023
Margaret and John were wonderful! John was very easy going and professional. Our photos are beautiful and we could not be happier with the service or the cost!
Taci R
5.0
9/07/2023
Margo was amazing from beginning to finish. She had great communication and was able to accommodate when plans changed. She also brought along her daughter, Maggie so we were able ...
to get more views and angles. Margo knew some great places in the area for pictures and came up with some amazing ideas for poses. She really made our wedding one to remember. The pictures I was able to see a head of time were amazing, I can't wait to see how the rest come out!
Haley H
5.0
8/17/2023
Communication was amazing from beginning to end and even after! All of our questions were answered quickly and with such professionalism. Margo and Maddie took so many worries of...
f our shoulders . Their prices are outstanding for beautiful pictures that last a lifetime. I would choose them a hundred times over! Keep on the breathtaking work and we’ll see you at our next event!
Response from Affordable Wedding Portraits on 08/17/2023
I can't put in words how extremely wonderful it was to be the photographer at your wedding...
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Congratulations and thank you for your incredible review.
Olivia C
5.0
7/07/2023
AWP was extremely easy to work with! Margo was very responsive, and I knew immediately that she was a good fit for us. With AWP you get years of professional experience and an ea...
sygoing, friendly style that will make you perfectly comfortable and help produce great shots. We were very pleased with our photos which were provided within just a couple days of the wedding.
Callie W
5.0
6/07/2023
Margaret was amazing to work with. Very professional, on time and took a lot of pictures. She was very responsive if we had questions. She was extremely quick in getting our pictur...
e finished and sent to us!! Thank you so much for making our day so special. Would highly recommend!!!
Response from Affordable Wedding Portraits on 06/08/2023
It was a wonderful fun day! Congrats! Thanks for your kind words.
Margo
Marcy H
5.0
12/08/2022
We are so Happy about how beautiful our photos are. I recommend Affordableweddingportraits.com
Wonderful! Thank you
Martha L
5.0
12/02/2022
We loved taking our pictures at our wedding. I am shy and Margo made it easy and it was not awkward at all. Thank you We love our memories.
Andrew K
5.0
12/02/2022
I hired AWP for my daughters wedding. The photo gallery was beautiful and easy to share with friends and family. We got our images to download the next Tuesday after the wedding!...
Very Fast turn around. We are very Happy. Thank You!
Terry M
5.0
11/10/2022
I hired AWP for my son and daughter-in-law’s wedding. Couldn’t have been happier with this company! John arrived while the bridal party was getting ready and stayed until the enti...
re wedding and reception ended. He didn’t miss anything - he took photos of the entire day and evening. He got the pictorial us in a very timely manner and we love them all.
Response from Affordable Wedding Portraits on 11/10/2022
John is an Awesome photographer and is a true gentleman. AWP is proud to have him on our ...
team.
The wedding was gorgeous and I'm glad you have beautiful images to remember it.
Thank you for your review.
Margo
Kim B
5.0
10/20/2022
Everything went smooth! I Love my Pictures they mean the world to me. Thank you
Carol T
5.0
7/07/2022
We cannot say enough about Margo and the beautiful wedding photos she created. My daughter (the bride) chose an unusual venue and did not want cookie-cutter photos. Margo understoo...
d—and did not disappoint. Although she did take the standards, it was her eye that made all the difference. She managed to find, and use, every cool nook and cranny of the venue for formal shots and the many gorgeous candids and quick set-ups that showcased not just the wedding party, but everyone who attended. If you want a “one-of-a-kind” event album (and who doesn’t?), Margo is the photographer to choose. Quick, efficient, and extremely reasonable, she put the “icing” on the cake, so to speak. Thank you, Margo, for a lifetime of beautiful memories.
Katie P
5.0
11/06/2019
Margo was amazing. She captured our day from start to finish. The photos turned out beautifully and we couldn’t be happier.
Alicia D
5.0
6/14/2019
So happy to have found this vendor! Photographer went above and beyond and really seemed to enjoy shooting our wedding. She had plenty of ideas and took charge in suggesting shot...
s. And the photos defy description!! Every moment was perfectly captured. I couldn't have asked for anything more!
Mary l
5.0
12/14/2018
AWP did the photography for my daughter's wedding. They are absolutely outstanding. I cried when I saw the photos later. In my opinion, the photographer is the most important choi...
ce a couple makes because the food, the flowers, the dresses all fade away in memory, but you will always be looking at those pictures. I just want to say first, the photographers who were at the wedding were the best I have ever seen! They were tireless and knew exactly where to be at all times, they were extremely respectful and nice, and the photos are beautiful. The digital enhancements of the photos that I have purchased so far are outstanding. They know just what to do to make the photos look beautiful without overdoing it later with Photoshop. I am just so thrilled by the beauty of these photos and the whole experience! So thank you and keep up the great work! I can't imagine what a tough job it is to be a wedding photographer because you cannot take a break and some moments are just a few seconds long and you have to be there at that moment. They were there for everything. Great choice, great company!
Stephanie F
5.0
11/24/2018
Margo was wonderful to work with. She did our wedding photos and neither my husband or I are big photo people. She knew how to make us comfortable and make it fun! Our photos were ...
ready less than a week after the wedding! She was affordable & produced wonderful photos for us!
Denise S
5.0
10/20/2018
Spectacular and affordable. I really didn't think that I could find both Spectacular and Affordable but I did. I feel like I got the highest quality and the most professional phot...
ographer in Cleveland at a steal of a price. Our photos look stunning. They capture our love and look so beautiful. I am so grateful.
Maureen B
5.0
10/20/2018
For my engagement pictures, Margo captured the moment beautifully. I can't wait to see the amazing wedding photos that she will take.
chris b
5.0
10/20/2018
Thank you for making our wedding Fun! We will cherish these images forever. I recommend. Great photography with a lower price. Everything was online fast and easy for my guest ...
and family. Thank you again. LOVE THEM!
Karen N
5.0
8/25/2018
Margaret Brown from Affordable Wedding Portraits did a wonderful job for our wedding day on 8/18/18. She was very professional, showed up on time at 1145 am for first preview pics...
and the girls getting ready. She road on the Limo Bus to the church and took some fantastic pics on the bus, church, and after wedding pics at Lake Erie College and our reception at LaMalfa Party Center. She seemed to capture a lot of the most special moments thought the day and evening. She stayed for the entire reception. We would highly recommend her for any wedding or any other photography needs.
KATHY D
5.0
10/19/2017
We downloaded the high resolution file one week after the wedding. Our online gallery was beautiful and it was easy to share pictures with our guest. Our wedding photography mean...
s the world to us. Thank you!
Response from Affordable Wedding Portraits on 10/19/2017
Thank You! We have a 5 day turn around time for download.
Samantha G
5.0
10/19/2017
Sam and Theresa were are photographers.
We would not go back and change anything. They captured out memories even better than we expected. I would recommend this company and I wil...
l use them again for portraits. My Best Man is going with them too.! Thank you for our great memories.
Response from Affordable Wedding Portraits on 10/19/2017
Sam and Theresa are Great photographers! I love sending them out on Jobs. Thank you for t...
he kind review
Megan S
1.0
10/18/2017
I do not even know where to start. We had such a horrible experience with the company. No care was taken with our photos. Not once were we instructed on how to pose or were to stan...
d. Photographers never "fixed" my dress or any accessories. Did not attempt to get photos that I had asked for or any of the basic "wedding 101" photos. Most photos were blurry or had poor composition. No care was taken to remove distracting items from the foreground and in many photos the 2nd photographer can be easily seen in the background. We received over 1,400 images and it was difficult to wade through all of these. The photographers ran out of memory during our reception yet there were picture that one took of the other in our uploaded photos. The photographers also stuck around after they were done taking pictures and ate and drank and danced with everyone which we felt was unprofessional to do. After bringing this to Margo ( the owner) attention she was rude and threatened that I was not allowed to tell anyone that her company was responsible for my wedding photos. It took over a month to receive our USB and Margo quit responded to emails at one point. Please save your money and have your guests take photos with their cellphones instead.
Response from Affordable Wedding Portraits on 10/19/2017
Well Im sorry if you think that I was rude. We loved your images, everything from the zan...
y officiants gold disco outfit and crown, to drinking shots, and many small interesting locations around town. Im sorry your expectations were not met. Your wedding was Unique. Thank you for your feedback.
Diane S
5.0
10/17/2017
Margo (Affordable Wedding Portraits) did my daughter and soon to be son-in-law's engagement shoot. Oh my word ... the pictures are beautiful!!! I am thrilled with how she captured ...
my baby girl's happiness. You can see the love between them. Margo used different areas around the Akron Zoo so that the looks of the pictures are varied, each one special. I have no concerns with the upcoming wedding and our choice in Margo. MOB
Response from Affordable Wedding Portraits on 10/19/2017
Wow, What can I say! Looking forward to the wedding! Thank You
Ashley R
5.0
10/13/2017
My fiancé and I had our engagement shoot at the Akron Zoo. We could not have hoped for a better day. Through out the whole process Margo made us feel completely comfortable. The id...
eas she had as to where to take the pictures were unique. The pictures came out truly magical. We got our pictures two days after they were takin! We honestly could not be happier with the whole process and how everything turned out!
Response from Affordable Wedding Portraits on 10/13/2017
Thank You! It was fun and I also got to meet a few animals! Can't wait to shoot your wed...
ding!
sandy b
5.0
10/09/2017
The photographer was professional and kept with the timeline. The images are so good I cried with Joy!
Response from Affordable Wedding Portraits on 10/19/2017
I do make sure the wedding goes on as planned! That's one of our top priorities.
Julia H
5.0
9/19/2017
Margaret did both our engagement and wedding photos and I couldn't have been any happier with them! She truly captured us and our personalities perfectly. Many candid shots, posed ...
shots, and plenty of shots of guests. She took photos of literally every detail. I gave her a list of shots I wanted included, and she did them all. She also has a very good eye for things. In an unplanned moment, my groom put his tux jacket around me when I was cold. She noticed, had him kiss my cheek, and got the shot. Now it's one of my favorites from our day! :) She also takes charge very easily and keeps things organized. She uploaded the photos very quick too. Everyone could view them online in less than a week. This is very important, because you want the photos to be viewable while the wedding is still a hot topic of conversation. Thanks Margaret!
Response from Affordable Wedding Portraits on 10/13/2017
You two were very elegant. Thank you! Congratulations!
Marissa C
4.0
9/08/2017
Margo did an excellent job on our photos and had them up for our guests to view within a week of the wedding. We are very happy we booked her!
Response from Affordable Wedding Portraits on 10/19/2017
Thank You for sharing the gallery with your friends and family,
Yuki T
5.0
7/17/2017
The BEST wedding photographer we could have asked for. She was able to make my camera-shy husband looking like a supermodel. She worked greatly even with my side of the family who ...
doesn't understand/speak much English. All of my family and friends love the treasured and memorable moments she was able to capture on our wedding day. Can't beat the price either. Just wish we were able to get SNS-ready photos on the same day as the wedding as it said on the contract.
Response from Affordable Wedding Portraits on 07/17/2017
Great thank you very much. sorry it took an extra day for your social media images. Your ...
wedding was on a monday and im busy on tuesdays. Glad you and your family are enjoying the gallery. You both are stunning!
Brianna L
5.0
6/05/2017
Margo is the best! I love her creative spirit! She is very patient in making sure the photos will look the best and really knows what she's doing! If anyone is looking for a photog...
rapher that has experience at an affordable price check her out!! Great work!
Cazzi O
1.0
4/07/2017
Made an appointment with me...to which she never kept nor did she inform me that she needed to cancel. Had to fire her before we hired her.
Response from Affordable Wedding Portraits on 04/07/2017
I have never missed an appointment. Please give me a call and set up consultation or use t...
his link. Click on link below for appointment.
http://affordableweddingportraits.setmore.com/
Thank you! I think you went to the wrong building. we are in the front gallery space not in apartment? 2026 Murray Hill Rd #109
Cleveland, Ohio 44106
Jamie D
5.0
11/02/2016
I couldn't have been happier with our choice in photographer!! From the moment I met Margo she was great!! Our wedding pictures turned out absolutely stunning!! She was affordable ...
and the quality of or pictures were better than people I know paid triple what we did! For amazing photos you'll cherish forever hire her!!!
Response from Affordable Wedding Portraits on 10/19/2017
Thank You! You are Stunning!
Heather M
5.0
10/27/2016
Very comfortable to be yourself with! The online gallery was outstanding! It was very convient for the family that couldn't make the wedding!
Nicolas V
5.0
10/27/2016
There were so many albums to choice from! The selection was ,more then I could of ever asked for!
Response from Affordable Wedding Portraits on 10/19/2017
Thank you! you ordered a custom made album. No problem.
Heather M
5.0
10/27/2016
Very professional, nothing but the best! I couldn't of asked for anything more on my special day!
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