Omaha Wedding Photographers

James Lathrop Photography

5 out of 5 stars and 22 reviews
Best of Weddings (2x).

Nebraska, Iowa and Beyond!

$1,500 starting price
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Vendor
James Lathrop
Owner
In business: 1+ years
Team: 1 member
Languages: English
Business: LGBTQ+-owned Business
Omaha's Most Trusted Wedding Photographer
Based out of Omaha, NE, James Lathrop Photography is a photography company that offers services for documenting engagements and weddings. Owner James uses a documentary and vintage style to capture a couple’s love in an authentic way. Operating with immense professionalism and consideration, James carefully snaps each moment for a couple to hold onto for years to come. For more than a decade, James has worked in media production, providing him ample experience in the industry. His goal at James Lathrop Photography is to offer quality at a fair price. Dedicated to his craft, James loves documenting the joy among sweethearts and their nearest and dearest as they celebrate the couple's love and commitment. James Lathrop Photography offers a wide selection wedding photography packages to suit any wedding. Plus, any package is customizable to your needs. A month after your wedding, you'll be able to view and download your photos from your personal gallery. James also offers printing rights on all of his services, giving you the flexibility to have your photos printed anywhere.
Awards
2023 Best of Weddings Winner2022 Best of Weddings Winner

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Business Attributes
  • LGBTQ+-owned Business
Destination Weddings
  • Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
  • Bridal Portraits
  • Day After Session
  • Engagement
  • Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
  • Digital Files
  • Film Photography
  • Online Proofing
  • Photo
  • Printed Enlargements
  • Same-Day Edits
Photo & Video Styles
  • Artistic
  • Classic
  • Documentary
  • Dramatic
  • Lifestyle
  • Modern
Wedding Activities
  • Getting Engaged
  • Rehearsals & Parties
  • After Party
  • Wedding
  • After Party

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22 reviews
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8/24/2024 •
James is amazing, I don’t know where to start! We did 2 sessions with him engagement and wedding. Both sets of pictures turned out phenomenal! These were our first professionally taken photos done for the 2 of us and we are very pleased. He did his own spin on the crazy ideas and outfits we showed up with for our engagement session that turned out great! James AND Zelle also did a great job at capturing photos of our friends and family during our wedding that we will cherish for a lifetime. He is very reasonably priced and takes the time to get to know you and what you expect to be captured during your big day. 10 out of 10 I would highly recommend! We will definitely be life time customers for future photo sessions!
7/01/2024 •
A pleasure to work with from start to finish. My photos are beautiful. I was feeling discouraged and starting to think maybe we just would forego a photographer since we were having a small wedding and trying to keep a modest budget. And then I found James. He offers more options than any other photographer I saw. He was also warm, professional and did a great job.
2/15/2024 •
James was as professional as they come and did an amazing job on our wedding photos! He worked with us to create a package that worked for us, made sure he really understood what type of photos we were looking for and that it was within his expertise. We wanted more action shots than staged photos and he captured so many people perfectly in their element as if he’d know all of us for years. When it came to the staged photos, they also came out incredible! The group photos look very much like they were taken in a studio and the bride and groom photos look so natural and beautiful.
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2/07/2024 •
Thank you so much, James! The photos look fantastic. You did great!
6/29/2023 •
James was absolutely phenomenal in our wedding!! His professionalism and amazing personality is the best combination anyone could ask for!! We absolutely loved spending our day with him and becoming friends. His prices are extremely reasonable and have an amazing value. He knows what he’s doing, so just let him do his thing!! We HIGHLY recommend hiring him for any event, but especially weddings in the Iowa/Nebraska area. We cannot wait to see our photos! ❤️
Response from the Vendor on 06/29/2023
Thanks so much for the kind words you two! It was a pleasure capturing your beautiful wedding day. :)
12/29/2022 •
James did such an amazing job. Everyone has raved about how wonderful he made everything look and how amazingly he captured our day. We are certainly customers for life!
Response from the Vendor on 06/29/2023
Thanks Alana! It was a joy being a part of the big day and capturing it for you.
12/07/2022 •
James is amazing! I will suggest him first for professional photos every time. He did our engagement shoot along with our wedding and he has a way of capturing moments that most would miss. He sees everything and has the means of capturing it all for you to see it all too!
Response from the Vendor on 06/29/2023
Thank you Jocelyn, I'm happy I could capture those moments from the big day! Let me know if there's anything else I can do for you and the family. :)
11/07/2022 •
James was incredibly professional and energetic. He was able to work well with a variety of personalities, ensuring that everyone felt comfortable. He came up with creative shots and it was clear that he was having fun! We still get complements on what a wonderful job James did. You can’t go wrong with booking him!
Response from the Vendor on 06/29/2023
Jessica, many thanks for the kind words! I couldn't have said it better myself when it comes to what sets me apart.
11/07/2022 •
I can't say enough good things about James! He was easy to work with, kind, and took all of our requests to heart. He and his partner, Matt, did a fabulous job before, during, and after our wedding (at the reception). Turn around time for our photos and video was short and his editing skills are top par. We loved looking through all the photos and the wedding compilation video was AMAZING! We have had so many positive comments about the work they did. I would HIGHLY recommend James for your wedding photographer/videographer.
Response from the Vendor on 06/29/2023
Thanks Courtney, Matt and I had a blast capturing your beautiful wedding and creating timeless photos and video to tell the story.
9/22/2022 •
James was awesome to work with. He was quick and easy to communicate with. He also captured some really great pictures of us.
Response from the Vendor on 06/29/2023
Thanks Michelle! Communication is a key element of my services. :) Thanks so much for having me capturing your day.
8/02/2022 •
More than a photographer, James will make sure your special day goes without a hitch! When he isn't floating around capturing every moment, he's picking up this or that to make sure your day goes without hiccup!
Response from the Vendor on 06/29/2023
Thanks Nicholas! You're right, sometimes a photographers duties go beyond just snapping photos. You have a better day, I get better photos. :D Everyone is a winner.
1/07/2022 •
James was great! Captured so many photos of our special day that we will cherish forever. Turn around was exceptional and the quality was amazing!
Response from the Vendor on 06/29/2023
Thanks Kaelah! It was a blast capturing your wedding and reception. Please let me know if there's anything else I may do for you and the family.
11/15/2021 •
Working with James was the best photographer I have ever worked with. Our wedding was a little chaotic, but he jumped right in without us having to ask. He captured so many of our important moments. I would highly recommend that you book with him.
5/17/2021 •
Working with James was a complete joy! He captured our wedding day perfectly. From start to finish, he was professional, fun, and always on top of everything. He has a great eye for photography and what will makes pictures pop. I would recommend him to anyone.
Response from the Vendor on 06/18/2021
Thank you for the kind review Molly! It was a pleasure getting to work with you and Andrew. Please let me know if there is anything else I can do for the two of you. :)
5/17/2021 •
My fiancé and I selected James to take our engagement photos in April and we were incredibly impressed with him and the photos! From the beginning, James was very communicative and helped us select a location that would give us some color in April. When we got there, we informed James we really wanted to get some candid shots and James delivered! He directed us into poses that allowed us to relax into them and make them our own. James captured these moments beautifully, giving us stunning photos. I would absolutely recommend James to anyone looking for beautiful pictures at a reasonable price.
Response from the Vendor on 05/17/2021
Thank you Caitlyn, it was a pleasure working with the two of you. :)
2/09/2021 •
James took pictures for my wedding in August 2020, I would highly recommend him to anyone for a wedding or any pictures. James got back to the the same day that I sent him a message regarding my wedding. He meet me before the wedding at the venue so we could look at at where would be the best places to take photos and he wanted to make sure he understood what my vision was for the big day. He is on time, went with the flow of the day and did a Great Job.
Response from the Vendor on 05/17/2021
Thank you Judy, congratulations again to the two of you! Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
2/07/2021 •
James was so attentive and really asked what we wanted. He focused on getting those perfect shots. I was amazed with his work and how well he caught us as a couple. The photos he took of our ceremony I will treasure forever. He was great with candids as well as the posed family and couple photos.
Response from the Vendor on 05/17/2021
Jessica, thanks for having me! Those ceremony photos were gorgeous, what a beautiful wedding. Thanks again. :)
1/27/2021 •
James was very friendly and made us feel really comfortable while our photoshoot since it was our first time getting pictures clicked being able to laugh around made it a lil more easier to pose for the pictures. The pictures came out really good even though it was night time and there was limited lightning in some places.
Response from the Vendor on 02/02/2021
Thanks so much for the kind word Shefali! Had a fantastic time getting to know the two of you and capturing those fun shots in downtown.
1/25/2021 •
James is a wonderful photographer. We are really glad that we found him at a very affordable price. He is very responsive and always goes that extra mile to make you happy. He gets to the photoshoot location atleast 30 minutes before the appointment to find some great locations for the photos. We really admired that and all our photos came out great. Thanks James!
Response from the Vendor on 02/02/2021
Thank you so much Sonum, I had a great time capturing your wedding. What a beautiful day!
1/24/2021 •
James was a JOY to work with! I had kind of a vision of some of the things that I wanted, and the things that I wasn't sure about, James was able to fill in with his creativity. We went to several locations and got some amazing shots. The shoot took longer than usual because we had our dog with us, but James was patient, even when our pooch wasn't cooperating. The amount and quality of pictures we received was more than worth it. We hope to book him again in the future.
Response from the Vendor on 02/02/2021
Many thanks Tiffany! I really appreciate the kind words. :) Happy to meet again in the future for another session.
1/23/2021 •
We're very glad that we chose James as our wedding photographer last summer! We initially didn't think we'd be able to afford a photographer, but we found the money about a month before the wedding. Luckily, James was available, even with relatively short notice. He was very professional, friendly, and flexible with our changing plans. He even brought the equipment to take professional family portraits at the church (and had everything put away well before the ceremony started). He was also proactive about wearing a mask (before the mandate), which we appreciated. During the events, he was a fly on the wall, and we hardly noticed that he was there. A month later, we received our pictures as promised, and they're beautiful. We're so grateful that James did such a wonderful job--and at a great price for quality wedding photography!
Response from the Vendor on 02/02/2021
Thank you so much Ally! Had a terrific time capturing your wedding day. Stay safe. :)
1/23/2021 •
James did an amazing job for our wedding ! He really listened to what we wanted for our pictures and shared some great ideas. James was a true professional and really did a super job communicating with us beforehand and during that day. We absolutely love our pictures and would recommend him again and again !!
Response from the Vendor on 02/02/2021
Kathryn, thank you so much for the kind words. I loved capturing that beautiful vineyard ceremony at sunset. :) What a night!

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James Lathrop
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Hello and Congratulations on your engagement! Weddings are by far my most favorite thing to point a camera at. The electricity in the air, the smiles, the laughs, I live for it. For more than 13 years I've had a front row seat to the happiest days of people’s lives, it's a blessing. As a full-time artist, I'm passionate about my craft and aim to provide the ultimate experience. I love planning fun and stress-free photoshoots that create stunning photographs of timeless memories of love and family. I live in Omaha, Nebraska with my wife Paige and our cat Ziggy.

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