Photojournalism and Stylized Posing
$2,300 starting price
Northeast OH and beyond
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Justin Ketchem
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AWARD WINNER (6X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Justin Ketchem is an award-winning, Cleveland-based wedding and portrait photographer with more than 15 years of experience and hundreds of wedding to his credit.
Documenting a wedding is a magnificent task, and Justin takes great care to create genuine collections filled with the raw emotions of the day. Every detail, from the happy tears to the dance-off at the reception, is a precious memory that couples deserve to cherish forever. Justin prides himself on his ability to work with newlyweds and their wedding parties to produce fun and lively photographs using his posing expertise and knowledge of lighting.
Justin Ketchem Photography offers several photography packages to suit different needs and budgets. All packages include an online gallery of fully edited photos and a printing release. Packages begin at $2,300. Couples can customize their package with add-ons such as a second photographer, engagement photoshoots, and photo albums.
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The Six
$2,300 starting price
The Six
$2,300 starting price
6 hours
6 hours
6 Hours of Coverage
6 Hours of Coverage
Edited Images
Edited Images
Online Gallery
Online Gallery
Digital Download of Hi-Res Images
Digital Download of Hi-Res Images
The Eight
$2,550 starting price
The Eight
$2,550 starting price
8 hours
8 hours
8 Hours of Coverage
8 Hours of Coverage
Edited Images
Edited Images
Online Gallery
Online Gallery
Digital Download of Hi-Res Images
Digital Download of Hi-Res Images
The Ten
$2,800 starting price
The Ten
$2,800 starting price
10 hours
10 hours
10 Hours of Coverage
10 Hours of Coverage
Edited Images
Edited Images
Online Gallery
Online Gallery
Digital Download of Hi-Res Images
Digital Download of Hi-Res Images
The Twelve
$3,150 starting price
The Twelve
$3,150 starting price
12 hours
12 hours
12 Hours of Coverage
12 Hours of Coverage
Edited Images
Edited Images
Online Gallery
Online Gallery
Digital Download of Hi-Res Images
Digital Download of Hi-Res Images
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- The Six$2,300 starting priceThe Six$2,300 starting price6 hours6 hours6 Hours of Coverage6 Hours of CoverageEdited ImagesEdited ImagesOnline GalleryOnline GalleryDigital Download of Hi-Res ImagesDigital Download of Hi-Res Images
- The Eight$2,550 starting priceThe Eight$2,550 starting price8 hours8 hours8 Hours of Coverage8 Hours of CoverageEdited ImagesEdited ImagesOnline GalleryOnline GalleryDigital Download of Hi-Res ImagesDigital Download of Hi-Res Images
- The Ten$2,800 starting priceThe Ten$2,800 starting price10 hours10 hours10 Hours of Coverage10 Hours of CoverageEdited ImagesEdited ImagesOnline GalleryOnline GalleryDigital Download of Hi-Res ImagesDigital Download of Hi-Res Images
- The Twelve$3,150 starting priceThe Twelve$3,150 starting price12 hours12 hours12 Hours of Coverage12 Hours of CoverageEdited ImagesEdited ImagesOnline GalleryOnline GalleryDigital Download of Hi-Res ImagesDigital Download of Hi-Res Images
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Destination Weddings
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Bridal Portraits
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Photo & Video
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Online Proofing
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Printed Proofs
Second Shooter Available
Social Media Sharing
Wedding Albums
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Artistic
Classic
Documentary
Dramatic
Modern
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
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Meet the team
Justin Ketchem
Owner
I began my art career as a portrait painter and transitioned into a full-time photographer. I have been a professional photographer for a decade and have photographed hundreds of weddings. I love photographing weddings because it offers me both the photojournalistic element, which is spontaneous and exciting, as well as the posed element, which can be happy and light, or dramatic and impassioned.
In addition to weddings, I also photograph a great deal of corporate and commercial work as well as portraits.
Reviews
4.9
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Justin is highly praised for his exceptional photography skills and professionalism at weddings. Reviewers appreciate his creativity, friendly demeanor, and ability to capture both candid and staged moments beautifully. Justin's quick turnaround time, affordability, and talent in finding unique and picturesque locations at wedding venues receive positive feedback. His ability to make couples feel comfortable and natural during photoshoots is also highlighted in the reviews, making him a highly recommended choice for wedding photography services.Review photos
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Olivia T
5.0
1/13/2025
Justin is an incredible artist. He was hired for our wedding and we absolutely love every photo he took. He was very creative and had a lot of ideas. Justin also was like a fly on the wall, very low maintenance but caught every moment that was memorable. I would 100% hire him again.
Vendor response 01/13/2025
Olivia - Thank you so much for your review. I loved working with you and Teddy. Best of lu...
ck to the both of you!
Stephanie R
5.0
8/13/2024
Justin did an amazing job for our engagement photos and June 1st wedding! He was very professional, friendly, and did a great job overall. He has a great eye for photography and we were very happy with our photos-- they turned out beautiful! His turn around time was very fast- we had our wedding photos back within 2 weeks of our wedding and he provided us with nearly 1500 photos. I know some photographers charge by the number of photos they give you but Justin provided a flat rate which was very nice. He also worked really well with our videographer and did an excellent job of staying on top of our timeline. I would highly recommend Justin! His assistant Lindsey was top-notch as well! Overall Justin was easy to work with and we loved his photos.
Vendor response 08/13/2024
Hey Stephanie - Thank you so much for your review. I really appreciate it. We had a great ...
time working with you and Joe to capture all the special moments of your wedding. I wish you both the all the best.
Any questions?
Rachael M
5.0
10/02/2023
Justin is hands-down the best. I don’t even know where to start with how appreciative we are of him. He had us all laughing naturally and genuinely enjoyed getting ready and going through the day with him. Justin is incredibly professional and has a real knack for finding cool spots and great photo opportunities, but also felt like he was part of our family and friends throughout the entire day. We are so grateful to Justin for helping us remember our wedding, and helping us capture the candid moments that show our personalities!
Vendor response 08/13/2024
Thanks Rachael. I'm really grateful to have been a part of your wedding. Thanks again for ...
trusting me with such an important event.
Madeline M
5.0
6/27/2023
Justin was AMAZING to work with and captured our wedding day just perfectly. Very natural and emotional photos that tell a beautiful story of the day. Justin was a clear choice for our photographer from the beginning, he communicated super well, and had wonderful and creative photo ideas throughout the day. He is incredibly talented and we cannot recommend him enough!
Vendor response 07/07/2023
Thank you so much Madeline! I'm so glad you love your photos! I had an amazing time at you...
r wedding.
Elaina W
5.0
5/22/2023
We are overjoyed with the quality of Justin's work. He was easy to work with and made the process of taking pictures feel natural and fun. His professionalism and punctuality eased my stress and the quality pictures are breathtaking. We are so fortunate to have worked with Justin to capture our beautiful wedding.
Vendor response 05/22/2023
Hello Elaina - Thank you so much for the review. We had a wonderful time at your wedding. ...
I'm so happy to are pleased with your photos. Your wedding was such a beautiful event. Best of luck to you and Shawn!
Lauren S
5.0
12/30/2022
Justin was wonderful to work with for our wedding, and we would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an event photographer in Cleveland. He was flexible, accommodating and easy to communicate with leading up to our wedding day. He captured everything we wanted and more. We especially love his candid shots. He is truly talented at capturing the special moments that are so memorable to look back on.
Jessica W
5.0
12/26/2022
Awesome photographer! Can’t say enough good things about Justin! He is very professional and the photos turned out amazing! Definitely recommend!
Vendor response 12/26/2022
Hi Jessica - Thank you so much for the review. I'm so happy you love the photos! I had an ...
amazing time photographing your wedding. Good luck with everything in the future.
Justin
Natika M
5.0
11/24/2022
Justin did my engagement and wedding photos. My pictures came out beautiful. Everything I wanted for my wedding. He captured some great moments that had me smiling from ear to ear. Nothing but great things to say. He's very professional, nice, fun, he'll help if you are awkward at taking photos, and he chose some beautiful locations on the property. I cant pick which pictures to print for my wall, I love them all.
Kelly V
5.0
10/23/2022
Justin did such an amazing job!!! He is professional and so sweet! I couldn’t be happier with how the pictures turned out! He is affordable especially for the quality of his pictures. I can’t recommend Justin enough and I am so glad I chose him to do my wedding.
Melissa M
5.0
9/16/2022
We couldn’t have been more happy with Justin! He’s a pro at wedding photography and helped my wedding day go smoothly while I was paralyzed with nerves for the first half of it. It’s been less than a week since our wedding so we do not have our photos back yet, but we chose him because of his portfolio and experience so we can’t wait to see them when they’re ready! Highly recommend!
Vendor response 09/16/2022
Hi Melissa - Thank you so much for the review. I really had a great time at your wedding. ...
Your photos look fantastic. I'm so excited to share the with you.
Maria V
5.0
9/09/2022
Justin went above and beyond our expectations for a wedding photographer. We had a beautiful mix of perfectly captured moments as well as staged photos in which Justin’s artistic abilities truly shined! He found the best spots at our venue for these photos that we are absolutely in love with.
Vendor response 09/09/2022
Maria - Thank you so much for the review. It was a real pleasure working with you and Chri...
s on your engagement shoot and wedding. Best of luck to you both in the future.
Jillian M
5.0
7/07/2022
Justin did such an awesome job at our wedding! He was always professional and timely in his communication leading up to the day and afterwards. We had so many wonderful photos afterwards we could hardly choose which to print and display in our home and we received so many compliments on the photos from our family and friends. Thank you, Justin!
Jana A
5.0
7/07/2022
Justin was by far the best photographer I have ever worked with! He took the time to get to know us, really get a good idea of what our vision was, and went above and beyond anything we could have ever imagined! We had a unique wedding as it was baseball themed and held on a baseball field, and he incorporated so many amazing ideas and shots that it blew everyone away! I would 100% recommend Justin to everyone!
Michael P
5.0
10/23/2021
Justin was very professional and fun to work with on both our engagement shoot and the day of our wedding. Having his assistant Marissa on our wedding day allowed them to capture so many special moments one solo photographer may have otherwise missed. In planning both our engagement shoot and wedding day photo locations, Justin was always quick to reply to emails and answer any questions we had along the way. Being a full-time photographer, he is passionate about his work, which definitely shows in the final product. He delivered our photos on-time and even did a few re-touches for us. Justin also recommended a videographer he worked with several times before (Video Memories, LLC). Being familiar with each other's style, the photographers and videographers worked very well together on our wedding day.
Megan M
5.0
10/10/2021
Justin is very professional and talented at what he does! Pictures turned out absolutely beautiful!
Alexis T
5.0
9/22/2021
Justin was simply amazing! Before the wedding we did an engagement photo session with him and we LOVE the pictures. We loved our wedding day pictures even more. His friendly personality and go with the flow attitude makes him so easy to work with! He is very talented and captured all the right moments. He responds quickly when you reach out and is always willing to answer questions. Justin goes above and beyond to make his clients happy. We highly recommend him!
Jennifer B
5.0
9/11/2021
Justin did an amazing job at our 8/14/21 wedding! He got all the formal, requested shots, and the random dance floor shots were amazing. He really captured the atmosphere. My dude’s a huge Star Wars fan, and Justin got some awesome, awesome photos with the light sabers. We had a pretty big bridal party and family, and they were all over the place, but Justin rolled with the punches and got all the requested/great photos, with zero complaints. Would 100% recommend.
amanda
5.0
9/09/2021
We were beyond thrilled to use Justin and Kevin for our big day. Had an absolute blast with them and they truly made sure everything felt low key and easy (that was our vibe). Would use them 100x over.
Anna C
5.0
8/16/2021
Justin was absolutely amazing! We booked him over a year in advance. Initially I was nervous booking a vendor so far in advance, but he did a good job keeping in touch during the year. We opted in for the engagement session which I highly recommend. We met Justin at the Cultural Gardens in Cleveland at which he mentioned he had previously done couples pictures. He knew exactly where to go to get the best pictures. The engagement shoot gave Justin a chance to get to know us and our dynamic and for us to get to know Justin. I felt confident after our engagement session that our wedding pictures would be beautiful. On the day of, Justin arrived early to explore the venue to ensure he had the correct equipment ready and set up to capture the ceremony and reception. Again, I was happy to know he was putting in extra time and effort when photographing our wedding. We can relive the entire ceremony through the pictures. He perfectly captured the emotions from us and our guests. Likewise, he had a picture of almost every single guest at our wedding during the reception. He checked in during the reception to make sure he was ready for cake cutting, dances, etc. We wanted pictures from everything, and that's exactly that we got! I am so glad we chose Justin Ketchem Photography for our wedding. I cannot recommend him enough!
Vendor response 08/16/2021
Anna - Thank you so much for your review. I really appreciate your feedback. I'm so happy ...
to hear that you love your photos. I had a wonderful time shooting your wedding. I wish the best of luck to you and Nathan. Thanks again for everything.
Justin
Matthew B
5.0
6/17/2021
With all the uncertainty surrounding our COVID-effected wedding, Justin was a breath of fresh healthy air to work with. Prior to our day, we spoke with him a few times to discuss details about our pictures. Each time, he was extremely helpful with answering any questions as well as providing his honest recommendations for us. It was beneficial to deal with someone who is so familiar with the imagery around Cleveland that made our day run so smoothly. To go along with their advanced photography skills, Justin and Kevin are genuinely fun people to spend our big day with. We realized that photographers are with us from the early morning until late into the reception, and we wanted to work with vendors that would make our day as enjoyable as possible. Justin and Kevin were just an absolute blast throughout the day! They had so many ideas which produced a record number of photos that arrived astonishingly quick. They really captured some amazing moments throughout the day! Thank you to Justin Ketchem Photography for making our day so special, and we hope to work with you guys again!
Vendor response 06/21/2021
Thank you Matt! We had an awesome time with you Marie. Best of luck to both of you.
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Taylor P
5.0
6/15/2021
Justin is top notch! He did both our engagement photos and wedding pictures and I cannot say enough good things about him! Justin has always been easy to work with and willing to do whatever we ask! Our night photos that he took of us on our wedding day were fabulous!
Jenna K
4.0
1/15/2021
I highly recommend Justin! He did an awesome job for our wedding. The pictures turned out beautiful and Justin was able to capture all of our special moments. He was fun and so easy to work with!
Natalie C
5.0
11/24/2020
Justin Ketchem did such an amazing job capturing the best day of our lives!! There are so many incredible photos to look back on to remember our wedding day! Not only did Justin and his team capture our day perfectly, but he was incredibly responsive throughout the planning process and was flexible when we changed our wedding venue plans due to the pandemic! My husband and I had the most beautiful and perfect backyard wedding and looking back on these photos brings back the love and joy we felt on our wedding day! Look no further for your wedding photographer! Justin Ketchem Photography should be your top choice!
Bryan D
5.0
10/30/2020
Justin was our wedding photographer in September. He did an amazing job with setting the scenes for us and using the scenery to enhance our photos. He is an incredibly down to earth guy, and is very flexible on the photos you want to take. We recently received his finished photos and I cant say enough how amazing they came out. Justin gets an A+++
Julie W
5.0
9/24/2020
Justin recently shot our wedding and we couldn't recommend him enough! Justin knows what he is doing and he captures important moments perfectly. We are so happy and beyond impressed with our photos! Justin is punctual, professional, and was flexible to work with, especially as our plans changed due to Covid.
Katie S
5.0
9/12/2020
We recently had the pleasure of working with Justin Ketchum on both our engagement and wedding photos. To say we were happy with the outcome of our photos would be an understatement. He was incredibly easy to work with and we had a fun time while working with him. Our whole wedding party highly agreed with us as well. He is truly a perfectionist at his craft and if you hire him as your photographer, you will truly see why that is. Just a wonderful experience!
Katie M
5.0
4/23/2020
Justin was fantastic and did a phemonenal job for our February wedding!!! He captured every aspect of our day PERFECTLY! He was such a pleasure to work with and provided great quality pictures that we will cherish forever!
Lindsey H
5.0
3/20/2020
Justin was absolutely wonderful to work with and I would recommend him to everyone! I planned my wedding from out of state and Justin was flexible about setting up phone chats and working around the fact that we couldn't easily meet in person. In addition, he was so helpful in planning throughout the process. He had great suggestions and I always felt confident that I was in good hands, and didn't need to stress. Both Justin and the second photographer were very easy to work with and made everyone feel very comfortable. They also worked really well with the other vendors throughout the day. Most importantly, the photos are so beautiful, and my husband and I are so happy with them. They were everything that we wanted, and more. You will not regret choosing Justin for your wedding!
Vendor response 03/20/2020
Hey Lindsey - Thank you for the wonderful review. I'm so happy you love your photos. From ...
a photographer's perspective, you were both amazing, especially in dealing with the frigid temps. I wish you and Mason all the best.
Justin
Jim H
5.0
10/31/2019
Justin was fantastic. He met with us early on, was always very accessible, provided recommendations on where to take photos, and did an amazing job to make our wedding as memorable as possible. I can't recommend him enough.
Vendor response 11/02/2019
Jim, Thank you for your review and recommendation. Your wedding was incredible and I'm so ...
glad I had the opportunity to photograph it. Your wedding party was really fun and everyone made it easy for me to get great shots. Congrats and good luck with everything .
Laura P
5.0
10/24/2019
I cannot recommend Justin Ketchum Photography highly enough! Justin was great to work with from the start. He met with us early to meet us and see what ideas we had and what we were looking for. He sent out a very thoughtful questionnaire shortly before the wedding. He and his partner were fantastic to work with on our wedding day! The perfect mix of fun, down to earth, and professional, keeping us on schedule, and keeping my large family and wedding party focused during photos. Most importantly, the photos are absolutely GORGEOUS! They blew my expectations away! I cannot wait to share them and orders albums. Justin captured the ideas we were looking for as well as his own fantastic vision. I could not be happier with Justin and our beautiful wedding photos!
Vendor response 11/02/2019
Wow! Thank you so much for your review, Laura! I'm so happy you love your photos. I had su...
ch a wonderful time documenting your big day. Thanks again.
Jessica Z
5.0
10/16/2019
Our photos looked amazing and we could not have been happier. Justin is good at going with the flow and coming up with great photo ideas in any weather!
Vendor response 10/16/2019
Thank you, Jessica. We had some weather challenges, but we made it work. Thanks to you and...
Bob for being adventurous and embracing what we can't control. I loved working with your family again. Good luck to you and Bob.
Jessica P
5.0
10/11/2019
Justin did our engagement photos in October 2018 and they were wonderful. We were able to use these photos on our wedding website and our save the dates as planned. He had amazing idea's for poses and made the most of our location. Justin also helped us capture our wedding day in June 2019. Again our photos came out perfect. He helped us so much with poses and made sure we weren't doing the same thing in all our shooting locations. We did photos at 3 locations before the wedding and every location offered something different. Our photos all turned out wonderful. We had 4 people on each side of our wedding party and quite a large family with 5 kids to wrangle for photos. Justin had patience with the kids we need photos with.
He was always extremely responsive and communicated every step of the way. Our photos for both shoots were delivered in a timely manner and on time with what our contract promised.
We defiantly plan on asking Justin to do our family photos and other important mile stones in our lives in the future.
Michelle S
5.0
8/21/2019
Justin is a true professional. He goes above and beyond to get the best pictures. We noticed this during both our engagement shoot and on our wedding day. His lighting and posing turn a good picture into a magazine cover quality picture. No matter the level of craziness that may occur on the big day, Justin knows all the ins and outs of a wedding and helps to ensure the day runs smoothly. His experience, his impeccable photo quality, and his fun personality make Justin Ketchem the best photographer we have could chosen for our wedding.
Vendor response 08/21/2019
Hi Michelle - Thank you so much for your review. I had such an amazing time at your weddin...
g and I am so happy that you love your photos. Thanks again for everything.
Denise S
5.0
8/20/2019
The photos that Justin took came out amazingly. During the wedding he was punctual (even though I wasn't), easy-going, and just an overall nice guy. I would definitely recommend him.
Vendor response 08/21/2019
Hi Denise - Thank you for taking the time to give me a review. I truly appreciate it. You ...
and Jordan were fun and easy going and I'm thankful to have had the pleasure to document your big day. I wish the best of luck to you both.
Katie L
5.0
7/16/2019
Justin was professional from the start. His his wedding portrait portfolio blew meaway . All of his photos looked so natural and unstaged that I knew he HAD to be our photographer. He was also super flexible with times to meet the groomsmen and bridesmaid prior to the ceremony for our "pre-wedding" shots. He was also very accomodating to the requests for large family shots from both sides. His cost was also lower than most other quotes that we received from other Cleveland area photographers. It did take just over 4 weeks from our wedding to see our photos, however it was well worth the wait. Would definitely book his services in the future for any photography needs.
Vendor response 07/16/2019
Thank you so much Katie! I had such a wonderful time with you and Ryan. I wish you both t...
he best of luck.
Michael B
5.0
2/25/2019
After seeing Justin’s portfolio and show room, we knew Justin was a perfect fit for us! He was incredibly professional and relaxed while ensuring to get all the shots we desired! In addition, he showed great artistry in staging some really cool photos for us! Honestly, could not be happier with our how everything turned out and loved the moments he captured forever!
Amanda G
5.0
1/20/2019
From the minute I met Justin, we instantly clicked. He is so down to earth and is so willing to talk to you. He’s not out to just take your money. He wants you to be comfortable and wants to fulfill every vision you have for your pictures. He puts you first and that was huge to me. I wanted someone I could relate to and be able to have fun with. Justin took our engagement pictures and our wedding pictures. His turn around for pictures is so fast and he even lets you see them as he takes them! My husband and I couldn’t be anymore thankful for meeting Justin and having him do our photography. He will forever be our photographer! Thank you for being so awesome!!
Poncey B
5.0
12/26/2018
We highly recommend Justin Ketchem Photography. Justin was referred to us by a close friend and we’re so glad we hired him. He has exceeded our expectations in every possible way and our experience with him was wonderful. He is very talented and captured so many precious moments from our wedding day. We have received so many compliments on how amazing our wedding pictures turned out. If it’s one thing we can advise other couples out there, making the investment in a great photographer is well worth it and Justin proved himself to be that person! We would refer him to anyone who is looking to hire a photographer for any occasion.
Jamie A
5.0
12/23/2018
Justin did a fantastic job creating beautiful and artistic memories for us. He was very tuned into the style we wanteded and greatly exceeded our expectations. I cannot express how pleased we were and how many compliments we got on our photos! I highly recommend him!
Kacey B
5.0
12/01/2018
Justin was a dream to work with! He did both our engagement and wedding photos, and they were incredible. He captured so many details and little moments that I never would have remembered if it wasn’t for him. The weather wasn’t the greatest the day of our wedding, but Justin used the weather to his advantage and the photos came out amazing! Whenever I had a question or a concern, his response was very fast and always made sure to email or call back. If you’re looking for someone to capture your special day, this is the place to look. I highly recommend!
Tori U
5.0
11/01/2018
My husband, having an eye for photography himself, selected Justin based on his portfolio. Since I took on most of the wedding planning roles, I loved that Justin was very professional, always responded to our questions quickly, and was on top of everything leading up to the big day. If you have a vision or a plan - he will execute, but in our case, we gave him the freedom to use his expertise to create wonderful moments we couldn't have pre-planned. He worked well with our videographer, and took charge of the art direction. He selects a few of his favorite shots to use for his blog well before you get the entire photo collection, so it was great to have a few photos early while the wedding was still fresh in everyone's minds. We give him our very best recommendation!
Tiffany A
5.0
10/04/2018
Justin and his assistant Basil were excellent to work with! They are both extremely professional, knew exactly what to do to get the best shots and made it happen. We are very happy with our photos and the experience. I would recommend Justin to anybody looking for a photographer. Not only did the produce great photos, but they made the experience fun.
knottie7a19ce8e65748643
5.0
6/04/2018
First and foremost our wedding pictures turned out amazing. We're so happy with the results Justin really captured every part of our wedding day. We had a large wedding (300+ people) and Justin was not the least bit intimidated by it. We got a sneak peak of our pictures from his blog in less than 10 days and the rest of our photos in 18 days!!! We were extremely impressed that we got them in well under a month. We've both looked at our pictures 10 times a day everyday and are still in awe at how great they turned out. Justin was so easy to work with and from beginning to end we had a wonderful experience. We highly recommend Justin Ketchem Photography trust us you will not be disappointed.
Maureen D
5.0
1/15/2018
Justin is truly amazing! People can not say enough about all of our incredible pictures! We found him on the Knot and he did not disappoint. He was so professional, kind and fun. We loved spending time with him. He listened to our goals and interests but still was very creative! We think everyone should use Justin. You will LOVE your pictures!!
a member
5.0
4/06/2017
Justin and his team were amazing! After our initial meeting with Justin, we knew we wanted him as our photographer. He was very laid back but professional and really, his pictures speak for themselves. On the big day, he was timely and prepared to suffer through cold & rainy weather with us. He took some incredible photos... I'm still not sure he how he thought of or executed some of the shots but they are beautiful! He managed to get everything and everyone (even with 400+ guests) photographed but in such a non-intrusive way. I never felt like a camera was in my face but the entire day is chronicled beautifully in the incredible photos we received. I have and will continue to recommend Justin to everyone! An excellent job :)
Joe H
5.0
1/10/2017
My wife and I chose Justin as the photographer at our wedding and we couldn't have been more pleased with him or his work. He came up with great ideas on the fly throughout the entire day and added in some really great effects with his use of lighting. Beyond that, Justin is a great guy, easy to talk to and made us feel comfortable through the entire process. I think Justin went above and beyond for us and would for anyone because you can tell he genuinely enjoys his work and has fun with it. He is creative with his surroundings and the end product (the pictures themselves) came out beautifully.
Ashley M
5.0
1/25/2016
Justin was amazing for our wedding!! He was very flexible, more than willing to bounce ideas around and went with the flow when things changed unexpectedly. He shot for both our engagement photos and our wedding day. We absolutely love the results and enjoy our wedding album. He was always on time and was never afraid to use his creativity to get some AMAZING shots!
Knottie1452827086
5.0
1/14/2016
After all the ceremonies are complete and the last glass has been drank, all that remains of your amazing wedding day are photos. My wife and I were very critical when shopping around for photographers for our wedding. Justin's website and samples are hands down the best out there. He and his team are truly professionals, make it a blast to spend the day with, and the end results are even better than his samples we were sold on. Communication even well after our wedding was top notch, Justin has been super easy to get in touch with no matter what the question or concern has been. We couldn't have asked for a better photographer and plan to use Justin in the future for baby images and future life events.
Julie S
5.0
12/24/2015
My husband and I are SOOOO happy with the work Justin did! The photos are breathtaking! He was also very personable and made taking all those photos a blast! He was also very open to suggestions to poses/picture! We highly recommend him to any Bride :)
Nicki
5.0
10/31/2015
Justin Ketchem is a pro and a pleasure to work with. If you want wedding photos that are artistic and unique, Justin is your man! He will make you feel completely comfortable, direct without making you look posed and suggest lots of great shooting spots based on your location. He will take his time to make your wedding photos look perfect, and it will be well worth the wait! If you choose Justin for your wedding, you will not be disappointed.
Katie A
5.0
10/17/2015
We booked Justin over a year in advance after researching basically every photographer in the Cleveland area. He met with us in person at his studio, showed us his work and went over his packages. We liked everything we saw and booked him the next day. We picked a package that included engagement photos, a second photographer for the wedding, and an album. It is more expensive than some of the wedding packages you can find out there, but I felt confident we were going to get what we paid for. The photos were the most important part of the wedding to me so I planned on spending whatever it took to get the best photographer. Our engagement photos came out so wonderful, the session was comfortable and fun, and really confirmed that we were in good hands. In the following months whenever I had a question, Justin responded to me the same day. He arrived on time (a little early actually) on the wedding day and got straight to work. His second photographer Sarah was also so friendly and wonderful. They both worked nonstop for the rest of the day, and yet I barely noticed their presence. Completely unobtrusive. It was a little over 3 weeks when he posted a highlight of our day on his blog and I am in love with every single picture. I have absolutely no doubt that all the photos from the wedding are going to be amazing, judging from the ones I've seen so far. He's very busy so you just have to be patient and know that he's being thorough. I 100% am satisfied with our experience with Justin and would recommend him to any bride who is looking for something special and not generic.
carrie t
5.0
4/27/2015
Justin did a great job capturing our wedding day. He was easy to work with and very informative. It was evident that he knew what he was doing and has been in the business for a while, Justin made sure to get all of the photos that we requested. We honestly couldn't be happier with our photos!
Paula A
5.0
4/23/2015
We spoke with several photographers before deciding to go with Justin, and I am so glad we did! Justin was a true professional from our first meeting. He always asked for our input on what we wanted but was more than willing to give his opinion, for which I was grateful. My husband and I were both nervous about pictures, mostly because neither of us likes being the center of attention! However, after speaking and emailing with Justin, I knew we were in good hands. He was very organized, and helped everything run smoothly, as we only had a short time between the wedding and reception. Even when his flash fell over in the wind outside and broke, he had his back up ready and working before we even knew what happened! Now for the most important part: the pictures! They were gorgeous!! He captured every detail of our wedding, from our wedding bands to the huge ceremony space. He has a beautiful artistic eye, and we have received so many compliments on our wonderful photos. He's truly a talented photographer, and exceeded all of our expectations!
jessica m
5.0
9/26/2014
Justin did the most amazing job on our photographs for our wedding! We took our wedding party pictures in the flats. Justin had a vision that followed our wedding theme to have the pretty with the gritty in parts of Cleveland. It was a fabulous contrast that was unlike any pictures I've ever seen. He's definitely an innovator!
Amanda G
2.0
6/30/2014
At first I was very excited to use Justin as a photographer for my wedding. Our first meeting went well and my husband and I both felt comfortable with him photographing one of our most important days. Unfortunately, Justin was late to the wedding and didn't show up until we were already at the church. I was upset I didn't get any photos of my bridesmaids or myself getting ready as we had specifically budgeted time for this.
The reception photos were also a disappointment as many of the photos were of the same few people. Mind you we had 250 guests attend the reception. For having two photographers at the wedding we expected to see photos of all of our guests, not 15-20 photos of the same person.
Following the wedding he was incredibly hard to work with while selecting photos and putting together the book. His excuse was that my emails got lost and he got me mixed up with another bride who had the same first name as me. I was incredibly shocked at his responses and upset that he didn't attempt to right his wrong. We didn't receive the photo album until six months after our wedding. Our family and friends asked for months to see the book. There was no explanation other than my emails and calls were lost and the name mix up.
While the photos we did receive turned out okay, I don't believe the price was worth the quality of the photos or the headache of wondering if we got ripped off. We honestly weren't sure we would ever receive the photo album.
The wait for the photo book, along with him showing up late for the wedding guarantee that I won't be recommending his services to any of my friends.
Marlena U
5.0
3/13/2014
As mother-of-the bride, I would like to compliment you on the photos you took at my daughter's wedding. I was pleased with your professionalism, content with your character, and most importantly, I am enamored with the photos. You took our breath away with many of the pictures. You paid close attention to detail, without straying away from your trademark artistic journalism. That is why we hired you, and you delivered 110%. Kudos to you on your accomplishments, and I wish you many, many years of continued success. I will not hesitate to recommend you to family and friends. BRAVO!
Francesca C
5.0
12/03/2013
My husband and I are so happy that we choose Justin Ketchem Photography for our wedding. Justin was hands down the best choice. Everything with him was stress free allowing us to enjoy our special day to the fullest. Justin knew exactly where to be with the camera. He was unobtrusive and without a doubt has a God given talent taking photos. He made both of us feel very calm and relaxed in front of the camera. He knew just when to take a snapshot. He is very personable. As the bride, the last thing I wanted to worry about was a part of our special day being forgotten. Thanks to Justin, we have all of our memories saved forever in our photographs as he was able to capture the entire day from start to finish. Justin has a wonderful style of taking photos that is natural, not posed, capturing the true emotion taking place and a very artistic eye that we have received countless compliments on our photos from others who have wished they had selected him. Thank you Justin for being such a positive important part of our day helping us to have photo memories to share with our future children.
Carla Z
5.0
3/20/2013
As soon as I got engaged I knew exactly who I wanted to do my photos and video! And it was Justin! Pretty much everyone I know has used him for their photos but just recently he started doing video as well-THANK GOD!!! As soon as i heard he did video i knew there wouldnt be anyone else i would trust to do my video either! I had my wedding in Key West, FL and Justin and Nate, the videographer agreed to make the trip and I am so lucky that they did! I had absolutely no idea where i wanted to take my pictures and i just told them to pick the spots! The places he took us to were perfect! My husband by the way isnt a picture guy and i was so worried about it- i dont know how or what justin did but that day my husband was more into it than i was! They were so easy to work with and so much fun too! My pictures turned out ABSOLUTELY beautiful! I didnt want the typical wedding posed queer pictures, i wanted them to capture all the moments candid! We had some posed pictures of course but most of them werent your regular,everyone standing in a line and smiling which i loved! He did such a amazing job with everything! I got about 2000 pictures and a beautiful video! If your using Justin for pictures you need to have him do a video as well, and I am so happy i did! Pictures are wonderful but having a video of your wedding is so special, its something your kids will watch for years! The way they do the video is like a movie! Its amazing!!! This part of the planning was by far the easiest part, i was not worried how anything would turn out picture wise bc i knew that Justin was doing it and everything he does it just perfect! All i can say is HIRE Justin and i can promise you 100 million percent you will not be disappointed! Here is a clip of the wedding highlight reel he just sent me! and you can see for yourself just how amazing these guys are! http://justinkphotography.smugmug.com/Weddings/Videos/Carla-and-John-Michael-Video/28514602_7zR5MF
Kristen C
5.0
10/23/2012
We knew we were in good hands with Justin the day of our engagement photo shoot. Justin spent several hours with us that day and had incredibly creative ideas for different shots in downtown Cleveland. We had never been photographed in that type of setting before and Justin made us feel so comfortable. He got so many natural shots of us. He was even very accommodating to us wanting our dog in several of the pictures. After we had a chance to see our engagement photos, we were excited for the moments that he would capture on our wedding day. And believe me, the wedding pictures were beyond what we could have imagined.
Justin was very patient and fun to work with. He has a great sense of humor and he makes you feel so comfortable while he is taking pictures. After seeing all of the photographs after the wedding, we were shocked to see how many moments he captured without us even knowing he was taking pictures. He was very creative in his ideas for our photos. Justin was quick to get the photographs out for us to see after the wedding and worked well with us to pick the photos for our wedding album. We get compliments from everyone on the pictures from our wedding and how beautiful our wedding album turned out.
Further, the photo booth that Justin set up during our wedding reception was incredible. It was a huge hit! Our bridal party and guests had such a great time with it and it was set up in the hallway outside of our reception hall so that it did not detract from anything inside our reception.
We highly recommend Justin for your wedding day. You will be thankful that you had him as your photographer. He goes out of his way to make your wedding day a special day and the photographs are incredible. Justin has a gift. He was a pleasure to work with and we plan on coming back for baby pictures and any other photography we need in the future.
Mihaela P
5.0
10/18/2012
Justin was absolutely outstanding. He is so talented and so enthusiastic about his work. I couldn't have asked for a better photographer! Just check out his website to get an idea of his style, I guarantee you will be hard pressed to find a better choice. He was so timely and organized with every detail, just amazing. Thank you Justin!
Carrie S
5.0
9/11/2012
Justin was professional, fun and took amazing photos! Highly recommend!
Kira B
5.0
8/08/2012
Justin was wonderful. My husband and I didn't want traditional boring pictures. We wanted someone with creativity and that had a little different style. A mix of traditional and almost a photo-journalistic style. Essentially I wanted things to look candid but be totally designed and controlled which is what Justin gave us. We did an engagement session about 9 months before the wedding which was included in our package and it was a wonderful opportunity to get to know Justin and get a feel for his personality and see his style of photos before the wedding. There was one little hiccup the day of our wedding but he was a complete professional and took care of the issue immediately. I couldn't be happier and I can't wait to see the pictures from our wedding day.
Megan C
5.0
7/28/2012
Justin was so great to work with. Very nice and accomodating. He had creative ideas and great locations to go to. He was a little pricey but after meeting other photographers, I knew he was the right one for us. He really understood what we wanted.
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