Elevated Photography of Love & All Things Nuptial
Maryland & Surrounding Areas
Travel area: Within 100 miles See details
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John Soule
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AWARD WINNER (7X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Hanover, MD is home to John Soule Photography, a business dedicated to the art of preserving your most precious wedding day memories. John is a passionate professional with a love of his work and making sure your milestone occasion is comprehensively documented. He makes it his goal to accurately reflect your sense of style and personality through your carefully curated nuptial album.
As an accomplished photographer with more than two-and-a-half decades of experience, John has earned himself a reputation as a cornerstone of the wedding industry. He has received several awards for his high-quality work and is frequently featured in various publications. John’s team offeris classic with influences of photojournalism and editorial aesthetics. Video is available as well.
John Soule Photography is committed to providing a stress-free planning experience starting with complimentary consultation sessions. This expert is happy to capture more than just your big day and offers engagement, bridal portraits, and day-after photoshoots. After the wedding, you and your partner can look forward to viewing your pictures in an array of digital and physical formats. This includes the option to arrange a custom wedding photo album that can be an ideal keepsake and family heirloom.
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Engagement
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Digital Files
Online Proofing
Photo
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Second Shooter Available
Social Media Sharing
Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
Classic
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Lifestyle
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
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After Party
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Meet the team
John Soule
Owner
John Soule is the owner and lead photographer behind John Soule Photography. He is an award-winning photographer whose photographic experience started in the early 1990s during the days of film and the darkroom. Capturing fine art landscapes and working as a freelance photojournalist, he learned to blend his talents capturing scenes that would not only preserve the moment in time, but also tell a story and bring out emotion. It is this unique documentary style of photography that has made his work stand out preserving special moments at events.
Reviews
5.0
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John Soule Photography and his team received glowing reviews for their exceptional work capturing engagement sessions and wedding days. Reviewers praised the team's professionalism, dedication, and ability to capture every meaningful moment with creativity. From accommodating preferences to making the experience easy and comfortable, John and his team's friendly and high-energy approach was commended. Clients appreciated the quick turnaround time for delivering high-quality, beautiful photos, making them highly recommended for capturing special moments.Review photos
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Danielle R
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5.0
9/12/2024
John and his team were very responsive, accommodating, and friendly from the start of the process all the way to after the wedding! They are all very experienced, amazing photograp...
hers that captured every moment of our wedding to the fullest and made a timeline to make sure nothing was missed. We received our pictures back very quickly, especially considering they hand edit each one! We were so happy to work with John and his team and couldn’t have asked for anything more!
Megan S
5.0
12/22/2025
John and Sam did an amazing job with our engagement photos, and we’re looking forward to them shooting our wedding. They perfectly captured our love and were able to accommodate ou...
r preferred location, despite challenges. Thanks so much to John and Sam!
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Amy G
5.0
12/08/2025
John and his team were awesome to work with. It's clear they are passionate and knowledgeable about what they do. All 3 photographers and 1 videographer were great to work with. Ve...
ry helpful and high energy. We also used John for our engagement session, which we did hit a few snags with, but this was mostly due to trying to coordinate during the conference months. Really appreciate Dawn for making me and my bridesmaids comfortable! Would definitely recommend using John and his team for your wedding!
Claude J
5.0
12/06/2025
I couldn’t be happier with the photography at my event. The work was absolutely superb, and the attention to detail was truly unmatched. John and Bernie were incredible to work wit...
h—professional, friendly, and so dedicated to capturing every meaningful moment. Thanks to them, I now have beautiful memories that I will cherish for years to come. Highly recommended!
Maryanne A
5.0
12/05/2025
I had the pleasure of working with John and and Bernie as my photographers for my 50th birthday celebration. It was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. Their exceptional tal...
ent, professionalism and dedication to their craft make them a standout choice in the world of photography. I wholeheartedly recommend their services to anyone seeking extraordinary photographs and an unforgettable experience.
Lana W
5.0
12/01/2025
John and his team were so easy to work with. They took time to really capture our day and made the whole experience so easy. We had 3 photographers for our day and they captured e...
very moment, from the quiet of the venue before, to the magic of our first look and the ceremony, to the dancing and party afterwards.
Chelsea V
5.0
10/20/2025
John and his team went above and beyond. I have only seen several teaser shots, but so far they are phenominal. They were very kind and professional. If I needed any changes, they ...
were accommodating. I highly recommend John Soule Photography!
Darlin K
5.0
9/04/2025
John and his team worked with us for our first, much smaller ceremony and did a fantastic job! They were responsive, highly professional, and made our day even more special by pro...
viding all of our photos in terrific quality in less than 48 hours. I highly recommend anyone in the DMV area reach out to John and his team!
G H
5.0
1/06/2025
What an amazing team with a plan and process that put our minds at ease on our wedding day. Beautiful photos! that captured our best moments. They get creative with their shots whi...
le staying aware of the schedule of a wedding day. Tons of experience to help direct us and prepare us.
Patricia A
5.0
12/31/2024
John, Dawn, and Bernie were a fantastic team! And Dawn made the photo shoot on my wedding day a lot of fun.
John hand edits the photos, so that is taking time. But overall, I was i...
mpressed and very happy with the service.
Felicia J
5.0
11/05/2024
Such a pleasure to work with, so far we have done our engagement shoot and I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. I can’t wait for him to capture our wedding!
Update we had...
our wedding day and it was absolutely beautiful. John and his team did an amazing job capturing our day. Our photos are stunning. He made everything so easy and I would highly recommend him.
Dorothy M
5.0
6/09/2024
So friendly, accommodating, and amazing to work with. My fiance and I love our engagement photos and we are even more in love with pur wedding photos. I couldn't be more happy with...
John and his team.
Cee S
5.0
3/03/2024
We recently completed our engagement photoshoot with John; he was prompt and professional. John had some very helpful posing tips and his friendly demeanor helped to put us at ease...
. The turnaround time for receiving our photos was amazingly fast! My fiancé and I are looking forward to working with John and his team again for our wedding. We highly recommend John Soule Photography.
Jonelle C
5.0
1/15/2024
I had to unfortunately fire my first photographer because we just was not happy with his work after our first shoot, I had to search for a new photographer
, I came across John on...
multiple wedding sites and his reviews were all amazing. I immediately contacted him and he reached out immediately and set up a zoom call to discuss our needs and go over his portfolio, we fell in love with his style and we got a good feeling about him, he made us feel very comfortable. After our first shoot, we saw our pictures and it confirmed we made the best choice in choosing him for our wedding day. His pictures made me excited about our wedding again. Having someone who can capture our memories is very important to us and we know we are in great hands.
Wendy S
5.0
11/06/2023
If I could give 10 stars I would, John Soule Photography is exceptional in every way! The responsiveness to emails and calls, the professionalism from John Soule and his team of ph...
otographers but especially the quality of their work. I can't say enough good things about this company. John and Berni were fun to work with, they gave pointers on how to capture the best poses, the engagement pictures all turned out great. Looking forward to working with them again at the wedding.
Eric B
5.0
11/06/2023
John and Bernie are an amazing team! There was an uninvited guest at my wedding in October 2022, Hurricane Ian. Unfortunately, the beautiful bayside sunset pictures my wife and I h...
ad planned were no longer able to be done (along with other pictures around the waterfront venue). We decided to book a bridal session with John for one year later (at a fantastic price!), fingers crossed the weather would hold this time, which it did! John and Bernie made the trip back out to our venue for the sunset pictures we were unable to capture last year. Since we didn't have a schedule to adhere to, we were able to take a variety of pictures on the water, on the beach, on the dock, and even on a boat. They made the experience wonderful, and we felt like we were right back in the middle of our celebration, but celebrating in private. The pictures turned out amazing and we cannot wait to finally see our wedding album put together by John. Thank you John!
Marguerite G
5.0
11/02/2023
Great photography and videography team. Very reasonable prices and great results. John was very responsive throughout the entire process whenever I had questions. The team captured...
our day beautifully. Dawn made great use of our bridal prep area for photos.
Josie B
5.0
10/31/2023
John Soule came to our house to meet us. Most impressive was the three photographers who each attended to specific parts of the wedding
Leslie D
5.0
10/11/2023
John was super easy to work with and very accommodating to our schedule. Our engagement photos turned out beautiful and they make me even more excited to see our wedding photos. Hi...
s prices are also very reasonable.
GLENDEN A
5.0
10/11/2023
The engagement shoot was wonderful. Both photographers were super kind and knowledgeable. They gave us plenty of posing tips and tricks to make our photos turn out great and had a ...
wonderful sense of humor.
Kayley M
5.0
9/25/2023
We had a great experience with John and his team! They were very professional and easy to work with. They were quick to respond to all questions and took their work seriously. By f...
ar the best pricing in the area too!
Rebecca P
5.0
9/16/2023
We were SO grateful to John and his team for capturing our perfectly imperfect day so beautifully. John is proactive, communicative, open, transparent, down-to-earth and a guy with...
experience and a great, consistent team. Since my husband and I were planning our wedding from overseas on a pretty short timeline, John was very flexible and he and Bernie even met us at the rehearsal dinner to get aquatinted. His team of 3 photographers + videographer clearly work very well together and know their stuff. You know exactly who you’re getting, unlike some of the larger commercial businesses. We felt really comfortable talking to John and the team about who we are and what we wanted out of our wedding day photos. He allowed us to customize our package based on our needs and circumstances. We were absolutely thrilled with the result and they helped us make our day run smoothly. The photos are out of this world! I especially enjoyed having one of his female leads with me during the preparation part of the day. I would absolutely recommend John and his team!
Jared P
5.0
9/04/2023
John has been amazing from the beginning when I reached out to him months before our engagement shoot. He has continued to be very responsive and spent time to put together a list ...
of top venues to take pictures in, as well as provided me with information about the area I was proposing. Both John and Berni made the actual photo shoot an amazing experience and took the time to make sure my fiancée and I were comfortable and informed of the different poses we could choose from. The photos were incredible and I cannot emphasize enough how impressed I am with the quality of the pictures and with how fast they were provided. I 100% recommend this team!
Amanda S
5.0
5/19/2023
Absolutely loved working with John and his team! They were all extremely helpful with keeping us on schedule the day of and the photos were absolutely gorgeous! Could not recommend...
them enough to anyone looking for the best photography team.
Kelley M
5.0
11/29/2022
We had the pleasure of working with John Soule and team for our wedding day and everything went absolutely wonderful! We chose to use both photography and videography services and ...
had a full team of 3 photographers and 2 videographers for our day which we know were able to capture every moment and every angle possible. John even came to our rehearsal day to help scope out some possible photos for our wedding day and gave us some pointers on how to pose, dip, and overall what to expect. The wedding day itself went so smoothly, they arrived while we were getting ready in the morning to get some get ready shots. In the meantime, they were also taking close up shots of our rings, dress, and details so it didn't add any extra time. Dawn rode in the limo with us to the church to get some silly pics/videos of just the bridal party. We also had a first touch/first look before the ceremony. The ceremony went perfectly and Dawn rode again with just the bride and groom to get some shots in the limo, which we can't wait to see! At our reception, we got some more pics, and even one big group shot from a ladder which in turn got everyone on the dance floor. We had such a wonderful experience with this team and I would highly recommend them to anyone who wants exceptional service for their special day. We already received a couple of sneak peeks of our wedding which look absolutely stunning! We were in great hands with John Soule and team and were so lucky to have found them on The Knot!
Laura G
5.0
11/27/2022
John and his team were great to work with. During the initial intro conversation John walked us through the full process and answered all our questions. We liked that an engagement...
shoot was included in the package as it allowed us to get some experience ahead of the wedding day. The team was enjoyable to work with on the day off and accommodated our requested shots and when we were ready to move on from the posed photos. Throughout the entire process, John was very responsive at answering my questions via email. I would highly recommend working with them.
ALEXANDRA F
5.0
11/20/2022
I highly recommend John Soule Photography for any event you may have! John was responsive to all
communications, easy to coordinate logistics, and identify desired requirements for...
our wedding event.
John and Berni took many photos, with attention to details in posing, arranging dress, centering people,
placement of arms, etc. He and Berni were organized, patient with gathering our various guest
groupings, very respectful and professional in the religious setting. The quality of the results was
excellent, we were very happy with our photos.
Jenn K
5.0
10/30/2022
John was awesome! He was able to work with my timeline and got my engagement pictures back within 24 hours!
Michele W
5.0
10/23/2022
Amazing team to work with! John and his team were amazing to work with! Spot on with timing and the photos we wanted! Friendly and professional! Great to work with on a busy day!...
If I have a need for a professional photographer in the future, this is the team I’d rely on!
Leila R
5.0
10/05/2022
John was very easy to work with and the pictures were beautiful, I definitely recommend them.
Gracie C
5.0
9/26/2022
They were so helpful during the whole planning process and the day of! Helped stay on schedule and made my day the best it could be
Tyler O
5.0
9/11/2022
Definitely the right service for the right price! Easy to work with, great communication and even better photos. They made our wedding, one we can always remember. A+++++
Kathleen H
5.0
12/13/2021
John and his assistant were fantastic! My fiance and I had just moved back to Baltimore area and were looking to get engagement photos in the city. He gave great instructions for h...
ow to pose and took overall beautiful photos. We left feeling like we had fun and learned something about how to pose better for photos, which we are sure will be helpful for our actual wedding. John was also able to flexibly work around a few "hiccups" that were out of all of our control, e.g., none of us knew that there would be a marathon happening the morning of our photos, haha! But he was able to help figure it out nonetheless and we are very, very pleased with the photo results. We are super excited to share them with family for the holidays. We would definitely recommend him to others for engagements, weddings, etc!
Jessica R
5.0
11/22/2021
My fiancé and I couldn’t be more happy with John and his team! They were very honest, very easy to work with and just overall fun! My fiancé and I haven’t gotten out photos persona...
lly done in YEARS. John and his team member, Bernie, were so patient with us and were wonderful in helping us out in poses. They are just amazing! And the pictures…. BREATHTAKING! I cannot wait to see what this team does for our wedding in March!
Heather W
5.0
10/04/2021
Our experience with John and Bernie was nothing short of amazing! We've only had our engagement session done, but we 100% know, without a doubt, that he will deliver the best photo...
graphs at our megamony next year. He is very easy to work with, and is very knowledgeable and experienced in his field. He came prepared with a list of excellent poses for us, and his ideas and editing were breathtaking. The second best part, is he will fit well within the budget. We are getting 3 photographers for the price of 2! We are very pleased with our engagement photos and look forward to working with him and his staff at our megamony.
Update 04Oct2022: Our wedding weekend has come and gone, and as we expected, John's team delivered! The weather was not what we were hoping for, unfortunately a hurricane came up the coast and sent lots of wind and rain our way in Annapolis, MD. However, John's team was very accommodating with all the last minute changes we had to do since outside pictures were no longer an option. Even when I forgot to mention to John a change in plan of where the groom would be to start, he was able to quickly get everything back on track. His team also made sure to get all the shots on the list I sent over before the wedding, even though I anticipated not having time for everything. They even threw in a lot of suggestions that are going to turn out amazing and I cannot wait to get the full package. We even forgot about one thing, and if it hadn't been on our list, we would have missed it. Thank you John, Bernie, and Dawn for an amazing night and capturing each moment!
Jo R
5.0
9/21/2021
John and Berni (his assistant) were great. We had a video meet and greet and John explained everything about his photography and what to expect. We had to reschedule our engagement...
shoot three times due to weather but this was done without an hassle at all. The evening of the shoot, we met downtown Baltimore. It was very relaxed and fun, John and Berni were professional and put us at ease immediately. The photographs are outstanding and we cannot wait to see how our wedding photographs will turn out.
Desiree R
5.0
9/10/2021
John and his team are GREAT! Engagement photos were included in the package we selected which was a good opportunity to meet and get a feel for each other. We had a great time. We...
also had some family portraits taken which gave our bridal party an opportunity to work with John and his team prior to the wedding. During our wedding, they were with us every step of the way to the very end of the night. My wedding was 9/4 and I received proofs for review 9/9. Mr. Soule has been very responsive, informative and professional. I highly recommend him and his team.
Angel G
5.0
8/04/2021
John Soule Photography did such an amazing job! My husband and I don’t take a lot of pictures of ourselves so we were kind of worried how they would turn out. But they blew it out ...
of the water from the second we met them till they left. (They gave us pointers to smile the whole time and how to pose.) We are amazed how well the pictures turned out. They captured every moment so perfectly. We highly recommend them.
I would also like to add that we got all our pictures back in 4 days which was really nice. The teasers just kept us wanting too see more. Thank you so much we love all the pictures.
Carlisa O
5.0
7/27/2021
We had such a lovely experience working with John and Berni. They exceeded our expectations with our engagement photos and wedding photos. When the pandemic hit they were extremely...
accommodating, patient and professional, they even gifted my kids with toys which they loved. I would highly recommend anyone to work with them, they really captured the best moments and the results when we saw our photos were amazing.
Kara J
5.0
7/15/2021
John Soule and his team were incredibly wonderful to work with. They are very personable and extremely knowledgeable in their gift. As an avid photographer myself, I can attest to ...
the phenomenal job they do. Their communication was professional and they were organized during our walk through and day of the wedding. Having more than one photographer to cover those important moments was invaluable in capturing every angle and facial expression in the moment. Just having poignant images of my walk down the aisle from multiple perspectives was incredible and their unobtrusive style during the ceremony was appreciated. My husband and I especially appreciated the special images John captured – they are true works of art we will forever cherish. John’s team are a wonderful asset to anyone’s wedding day!
Allison T
5.0
7/09/2021
Absolutely fantastic team to work with!! John and his team were amazing. Team was super responsive leading up to the day of the wedding in helping us prepare for a smooth day. Tur...
n over for photos was super quick and they turned out better than I could have expected!! I would 1000% recommend for your big day.
Robert P
5.0
6/30/2021
What a wedding my fiancé and I had and it’s all thanks to John Soule and his amazing photography team who were so professional and passionate about what they do! Our photos turned ...
out absolutely amazing and were ready just days after our wedding. I am so thankful to have hired John and recommend him highly!
Alice H
5.0
6/02/2021
Our wedding pictures turned out beautiful!
Amanda W
5.0
5/20/2021
We did a lot of research on different photographers and landed on John Soule photography. As someone who is not a picture taker, I was hesitant heading into my engagement shoot. Wi...
th that said, the shoot went incredibly smooth. John was clearly knowledgeable and an expert in the field of photography. He made me and my fiancé fully comfortable during the engagement session. And most importantly, the photos turned out amazingly well. We can't wait to use them to help design our save the dates!
Emily L
5.0
5/17/2021
I had a wonderful engagement session with John Soule Photography. He was on time and brought forth many ideas and different shots. He was willing to try any additional pose or scen...
ery I liked, and even gave me my engagement photos the very next day!
James W
5.0
5/04/2021
John and Bernie were absolutely amazing
from start to finish they were very professional, friendly, patient and excellent humor. My 80yrs old father whom walked me down the isle ex...
pressed in all his years he never met a more professional friendly photographers.. Every one at our wedding expressed the same. We
just had a chance to review our gallery and are beyond impressed.. If you are looking for the best photographers for excellent price
We highly recommend John Soule Photography.
Abigail M
5.0
4/22/2021
John and Berni were incredible! They were extremely professional and organized. They did the most amazing day after pictures and I especially liked how John and Berni worked togeth...
er to get us the best shots. It wasn't just like a rush job or a let's just get this over with thing. They really put their heart into making ART for their clients. We will have these memories for the rest of our lives and our kid's lives. We are so thankful. Can't wait to book them for maternity pictures. :) A bigger thanks couldn't be had. Stop reading reviews and hire them now!
Katrina V
5.0
12/08/2020
John and his team were a joy to work with before, during and after our wedding. John made getting ready so easy - he helped coordinate a timeline, gave instructions for us and our ...
bridal party on how to pose, and helped us put together a shot list for our family photos. He thought of things that I wouldn't have thought of. His team took SO many beautiful shots that it's incredibly difficult to choose our favorites for posting and printing. He was also so nice and accommodating in fitting things in we requested. He and his team were also just so fun to be around - they matched our vibe (including our groomsmen's silly photo requests), making for perfect photos that really fit who we are.
I'm so thankful we found him, as I wasn't worried about photos at ALL on our wedding day. I knew everything would go swimmingly, and it did. My husband and I strongly recommend him! We look forward to going back to him the next time we're looking to photograph a big life event.
Gabrielle L
5.0
11/14/2020
John and his team captured every special moment on my wedding day! They did an amazing job and I'm so grateful for them!
Rebecca H
5.0
11/06/2020
John and his crew were the absolute best! From consultation to the day of they showed nothing but professionalism. I have to say, the reason we chose them is the fact that they sho...
wed passion in what they do. We did a lot of research looking for the styles we liked but after meeting them I felt very comfortable that we had definitely made the right decision. They were there for our rehearsal to map out the grounds and see what the plan was which helped for the day of. All of the crew were amazing (John, Berni, Dawn, & Ben). Super respectful, friendly, and all over the place to capture every moment! I highly recommend John Soule!!! Very very pleased!
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