Artistic wedding photographers
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Clay Justice + Lisa Hernandez
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AWARD WINNER (12X)
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Red Gallery Photography- Artistic wedding photographers based in Columbus, OH. Winners of The Knot Best of Weddings 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020 and The Knot Best of Weddings Hall of Fame. Also available for destination weddings.
What You'll Love About Red Gallery Photography
Couples who choose this company to photograph their big day love their candid style, which captures the raw emotions of the celebration in stunning high-definition images. Additionally, they rave about how easy they were to work with, putting everyone at ease in front of the camera. Check out the Reviews section to see more of what past couples thought of Red Gallery Photography.
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Destination Weddings
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Bridal Portraits
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Second Shooter Available
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Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
Artistic
Classic
Documentary
Lifestyle
Modern
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Meet the team
Clay Justice + Lisa Hernandez
Owner
We take an artistic, documentary approach to photographing weddings. We want to capture everything- the excitement before the ceremony, the happy tears as you walk down the aisle, laughing with your friends on the dance floor, and everything in between. We get the real moments and enjoy mixing in a few of our artistic ideas as well.
Our work has been featured in The Knot (national and local), 100 Layer Cake, Style Me Pretty, Columbus Bride, I Do, Town & Country, Wedding Chicks, Rock n Roll Bride, Capital Style, and Columbus Monthly.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0137 reviews
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Red Gallery Photography receives high praise from multiple reviewers for their exceptional photography services, particularly for weddings. Clients express satisfaction with Clay and his team, emphasizing professionalism, creativity, and their ability to capture candid and posed moments beautifully. Clay's warm personality, attention to detail, and ability to make clients feel comfortable stand out in the reviews. Additionally, the efficient turnaround time for photos and the overall recommendation of Red Gallery Photography as a talented and fun photography team are highlighted.Review photos
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Jen M
5.0
12/05/2025
Clay and his assistance were extremely professional and respected all the photos I wanted to capture on our beautiful day. I could not be more thrilled with all the photos I now have and would refer anyone I know to Red Gallery Photography. Just the best!
Sydne B
5.0
11/29/2025
Clay is absolutely amazing and so fun to work with! His enthusiasm and creativity let us have unforgettable experiences for our engagement and wedding day. He was able to capture exactly our personalities and we're so happy with how everything turned out. Thanks Clay!
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Caylie H
5.0
8/07/2025
We had an absolutely fantastic experience with Red Gallery for our wedding on 8/24/24. Clay was a natural at making everyone feel comfortable and keeping the energy high throughout the day. Shooting with him and his assistant was such a joy, and we couldn’t be happier with how the photographs turned out—they’re truly stunning!
The turnaround time for our photos was about 3-4 months, which is pretty standard in the wedding photography industry.
Overall, we highly recommend Red Gallery for anyone looking for a talented, professional, and fun photography team. They captured our day perfectly!
Emily M
5.0
8/07/2025
Clay was fantastic! He photographed our engagement photos and wedding photos. They all came out fantastic!
Samantha B
5.0
7/29/2025
I can't say enough good things about Clay! His kindness made us feel at ease and it was easy to see that he loves his work. We are so thrilled with how our engagement and wedding photos turned out--they are so true to who we are as a couple. There are some things I would change about our wedding day but our choice of photographer isn't one. Thank you Clay!!
Kelsey B
5.0
4/23/2025
Clay was incredible on our wedding day. Seemed like he was everywhere taking pictures as well as Olivia, the second shooter. Clay was the ultimate professional and gave great direction- ‘and we’re happy’. Thank Clay and Olivia!
Emily D
5.0
2/13/2025
We had the absolute pleasure of working with Red Gallery Photos for both our engagement and subsequent May 2024 wedding photos, and we couldn't be more thrilled with the results. From the moment we first met, Clay made us feel completely at ease with his warm personality and professional demeanor.
For our engagement session, Clay expertly captured us in a series of stunning photos, making us feel comfortable and natural in front of the camera. We came up with a few different ideas and he used the time allotted to find great backdrops incorporating the colors around us for gorgeous shots. His creativity and attention to detail were evident in every shot.
On our wedding day, Clay and his assistant exceeded expectations. They were incredibly efficient, and seamlessly blended into our day, capturing candid moments and posed portraits with equal grace. The photos perfectly encapsulated the joy, excitement, and love we felt on our special day making it incredibly hard to choose just a few favorites. We’ve sifted through our photos multiple times and continue to find photos that bring a different part of the day to life.
Their ability to tell a story through their lens is phenomenal, providing us with memories we will cherish for a lifetime. We cannot recommend Clay highly enough to anyone looking for a talented and dedicated photographer.
Francesca F
5.0
1/05/2025
Clay! Wow! He is such a great guy and photographer. He was professional, kind, and made our wedding day so fun. He captured every detail from start to finish. He took so many photos of every part of the wedding day (getting ready, church ceremony, Statehouse reception, dancing the night away). We were so excited to finally get our photos back and relive the day!
Rachel H
5.0
12/31/2024
Clay was AMAZING. So funny and personable, and also a complete professional. He made my (now) husband and I so comfortable on our wedding day and captured the most BEAUTIFUL pictures. He is a magician and I would recommend him to anyone.
Maxime F
5.0
12/11/2024
Clay was insanely nice and easy to work with. He really took to time to understand what was important to us. The pictures were absolutely stunning, about to hang a bunch around the house! We couldn’t be happier with the results!
Anna G
5.0
12/03/2024
Clay did an incredible job capturing the magic of our wedding day! He captured every little detail and gave us many frame worthy pictures!
Cassidy P
5.0
12/03/2024
Clay and his team are AWESOME!!! The best in the business. Our planner recommended him to us and we clicked with him immediately on our intro call. He came out to Chicago for just a few hours to take our engagement photos in our apartment and it was so great. He captured the vibe of our place and relationship personally. He was great to work with through our whole engagement. He worked seamlessly with us and our planner and was thoughtful, organized, friendly, and helpful. The wedding day was a dream. Picture taking was a breeze, he gave us plenty of breaks and was very kind and fun. His energy was great. The photos are amazing. We will cherish them forever. Most importantly, he became a dear friend of ours during this process. He and my fiance clicked immediately. We are so lucky to be Clay’s clients and friends!!
Jenny B
5.0
12/03/2024
Clay was absolutely amazing from start to finish. He was responsive and communicative throughout the planning process. On the day of, he put our minds at ease and did an amazing job. We had multiple people in our wedding party comment on how great he was! I would absolutely recommend booking Clay.
Jackie H
5.0
12/03/2024
Clay was fantastic in every way! Amazing during planning and showed up on wedding day and knew what to do and when to do it. He made my husband and I look like models, even though we are nowhere close! I’d recommend him to anyone.
Megan W
5.0
11/19/2024
Clay is an absolute gem of a wedding photographer! From the moment we met him, his warm, personable, and kind nature put us at ease. He went above and beyond to make everyone feel comfortable, even those of us who were nervous about being in front of the camera. His artistic eye is unmatched—every single photo he took looked like it belonged in a high-end wedding magazine.
Clay has a way of turning what could be a stressful experience into something fun and effortless. He guided us with such ease and professionalism that we were able to relax and truly enjoy the moment. If you’re looking for a photographer who combines incredible talent with a kind and calming presence, Clay is your guy. We couldn’t be happier with our photos or our experience with him. Highly recommend!
Kelsey B
5.0
11/18/2024
Clay is absolutely amazing! He did our engagement session and our wedding and the photos turned out PERFECTLY! | seriously have trouble finding one I don't like. He is so sweet and nice, us and our guests really loved him on our wedding day. He made everything so fun and carefree, and it showed in our photos!
Overall we had an excellent experience and definitely recommend him!
Aaron M
5.0
11/16/2024
Clay did such an outstanding job with our wedding photos. Not only were our photos beautiful, but he took care to capture some amazing candid shots that we wouldn't have seen the day of. He did a fantastic job making us feel very comfortable in front of the camera and his energy/creativity were a joy to get to see on our engagement/wedding day as well as after the fact when we got to see our gallery.
Amber M
5.0
11/16/2024
I had never gotten professional photos done before our engagement session but Clay did such a great job working with us to get the perfect shots. All of the photos he took were gorgeous. The wedding photos were so special because he got every key moment and all the candid things that we didn't get to see at the time. Going through our gallery was a truly magical experience. We're so grateful we found him!
Elizabeth B
5.0
11/04/2024
10/10 would recommend : ). Clay has a fantastic eye for framing photos and a true gift at capturing special moments. He somehow made our beautiful venue and flowers look even better through his lens. He made me feel comfortable in front of a camera (I'm someone who feels awkward and dreads being the center of attention) and he brought instant calm to my husband when they first met. He has an amazing energy and welcomed me to my wedding day when I first arrived! A very special moment when I was feeling stressed. He gave helpful suggestions and had great ideas for posed photos that still felt genuine and like us. He captured candids, more traditional wedding photos with artistic flare, was somehow able to get multiple angles of the ceremony by himself, he has fun while working, and guests were impressed with him as well! We can't imagine our day without him. If I could give more than 5 stars I would! Everyone loves the photos and we will cherish them always! So happy Clay helped us celebrate our special day. What a blessing to have him there! His TRUE gift for photography will help us remember our day with friends and family forever. Thanks Clay!
Abigail S
5.0
10/11/2024
Clay made our wedding day so much fun! Not only did he and his team capture every special moment beautifully, but their energy and creativity made the entire experience a blast. They made us laugh, feel comfortable, and brought out our personalities in every shot. If you want a photographer who makes the whole experience fun and delivers absolutely stunning photos, Red Gallery is the one!
Vincent G
5.0
6/17/2024
Red Gallery, Clay, Kristen made they day for us, and honestly I cant even explain how incredible they were with our wedding. From the prices to the amount of hard work they put in the entire day. I dont think there is a better Photographer out there.
Abby P
5.0
6/11/2024
We are absolutely blown away by our wedding photos! They are breathtakingly beautiful. Clay did an amazing job capturing candid moments and carefully curated shots. We also love his editing style — a perfect mix of art, elegance, whimsy and authenticity.
Clay brings his energy and creativity to the day! Thank you for capturing our special day.
Amrita P
5.0
5/29/2024
Clay was incredible to work with! Starting from our engagement shoot, you could tell he was so passionate about his work. He was calm, funny, and so kind during our entire weekend of wedding events! He did a great job coordinating group photos with all the chaos that an Indian wedding comes with! He also did an awesome job with capturing our dog! The quality of the images we have received from him are timeless and he truly captures the emotions of the day. I would recommend Red Gallery Photography over and over again for your events!
Andrew B
5.0
3/25/2024
We worked with Clay from Red Gallery for our wedding photos and had a great experience. My wife and I weren't used to having our photos taken and were a little nervous coming into the experience. But Clay's fun/goofy approach to the photo sessions put us at ease right away. It was also immediately clear that Clay had a strong sense of creative direction with the photos which allowed us to relax and just kind of go with the flow with Clay's directions. During the day of the wedding, Clay was great about checking all of the photo boxes but keeping the show rolling, which was much appreciated. Whether it was getting ready, the ceremony, portraits, or candids, Clay always seemed to be in the right place at the right time, but also was never a burden. And the most important part, we are very happy with the photos from the event!
We were extremely lucky and happy to find Clay and Red Gallery and were very satisfied with the end results!
Rachel F
5.0
3/21/2024
Clay was an exceptional photographer for both our engagement and wedding photos. He has a remarkable ability to make you feel relaxed and natural in front of the camera, which resulted in stunning and authentic photos. His attention to detail and creativity truly captured the essence of our special moments. We highly recommend Clay for anyone looking for a talented and personable photographer!
Madison D
5.0
2/16/2024
Incredible! Clay is a wonderful human to know and work with. He is extremely talented in his work! He made my husband and I feel comfortable during our engagement shoot, preparing us for all the cameras on the big day. He has the most perfect— timeless, edit. I know we will cherish these photos the rest of our lives! We are so grateful to have worked with Clay and highly recommend any and all couples to make the same, great decision and have him as your photographer. We were gifted with so many amazing photos from our special day. We cannot wait to continue displaying them all over our home. Thank you clay for being the absolute best!!
Brittany J
5.0
12/30/2023
I had the absolute pleasure of working with the exceptionally talented photographer, Clay, and I cannot express how incredibly sweet, calming, kind, and thoughtful he is. His talent behind the lens is matched only by his responsiveness, friendliness, and comforting presence. The photos he captured were nothing short of amazing, leaving me genuinely thrilled. He was so incredibly kind with managing my two small dogs (my pup-sitter fell through and I had to keep them with me in the hotel room) and capturing the sweetest photos of me with them. To top it off, his work was so impressive that we even landed a feature in Diamond Cellar Magazine's Holiday/Winter 2023 edition, thanks to the stunning images he crafted. Clay is not just a remarkable photographer but also a truly amazing person. I can't thank him enough for making the entire experience so incredible. HIGHLY recommend booking the sweetest, most talented guy. I’ll be booking with him for all future photography needs. :)
Caitie B
5.0
12/24/2023
We can’t thank Clay and his team for capturing our wedding. Clay’s personality and way he worked that day fit Brett and I so perfectly, it helped make the day fun and seamless. We are so appreciative of all of the beautiful and important moments he captured. Thank you Red Gallery for being part of our day!
Kelsey W
5.0
12/12/2023
Such a great experience! We booked Clay for our engagement photos and wedding day photography. We wanted photos that captured the moment and didn’t feel too “posed,” and Clay’s style perfectly matched that. We have so many great photos from the wedding day that captured precious candid moments! We recommend anyone looking for a wedding photographer to go with Clay and Red Gallery Photography :)
Emily S
5.0
12/12/2023
Clay was awesome to work with. I loved his work from the start, but to see our pictures come to life was amazing. He did our engagement photos and wedding photos and we could not be happier. He was professional, easy to work with, friendly and he has a great eye. Thanks again for everything!
Zabetina S
5.0
12/12/2023
Clay has been shooting our family for many years! I recently got married and didn’t think twice about who our wedding photographer should be. Clay is truly the best in the industry. He brings such high energy and will do just about anything for the perfect shot. We are so thankful to have had Clay shoot our wedding! I highly recommend him!!!
Yelena Z
5.0
12/11/2023
Clay was excellent and came through for us when we booked and planned our wedding as a spur of the moment decision after several years of engagement. Even on short notice, we got some amazing photos and would recommend Red Gallery Photography-there is a reason they are so busy-pictures turned out wonderful despite the gloomy weather.
Kelsey D
5.0
12/11/2023
To say Clay is the absolute BEST photographer is an understatement! He is a master at his craft and in my opinion, there is no one better suited than Clay to document your wedding day and/or engagement. I met Clay and Lisa in 2004 at my sisters wedding (they were the photographers) and since that date my family and myself have always used them for our weddings/engagements and a “sister shoot” we gifted to our parents. Clay provides clear direction, stays up to date with latest “fads” and always adds his own artistic touch to each session. His personality is out of this world and he always finds a way to make everyone comfortable and can light up a room with his laughter! He is fun, realisbke, creative, smart, honest and all around the BEST PHOTOGRAPHER IN ALL OF OHIO AND BEYOND! If you are going back and forth on finding a photographer, look no further because CLAY with Red Gallery photography is it! YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!
Lydia V
5.0
9/27/2023
Hiring Clay was the best decision we made through the whole wedding process! So easy and fun to work with for both our engagement shoot and wedding day. Our photos turned out amazing, highlighted every moment of our special day!
lauren S
5.0
9/25/2023
We LOVED Clay!
He is extremely creative and extremely kind! His energy is very relaxed. He was very flexible and great about working with any ideas we had but I mostly let his creativity shine. My guests and parents were pleased with him too. BUT what I LOVED the most is he was SO sweet and patient with my flower girl. She has Down syndrome and I gifted her a toy digital camera and he let her stand there right with him to take pictures.
Thank you RGP you were absolutely amazing!
Amanda M
5.0
9/15/2023
Anyone who is getting married in the Columbus area needs to hire Clay as their photographer. He is incredibly hard worker, knows exactly how to pose you so the pictures look amazing and is incredibly kind and fun to work with. He was very knowledgable about the ceremony/reception area and made wonderful recommendations on were the photos should be taken too.
Shannon Goode G
5.0
5/31/2023
This is Shannon Goode of Goode Beauty LLC. I wanted to take a moment to let you in on some of the reasons we just loveeee Clay with Red Gallery!
Clay's attention to detail is impeccable. On top of that, he is really fun, amazing and you are going to want him to be a part of every milestone. Starting with your engagement and wedding, trusting Clay to work his magic is one of the best decisions you can make.
Our brides (and of course their bridal parties) have always loved him and his work!
Highly recommended, you are going to love every minute!
Kate R
5.0
5/19/2023
We hired Clay and his team from Red Gallery for our November wedding and it was the best decision we made. Clay is SUPER responsive, so fun to work with and captured our day so perfectly! I would recommend him to anyone and everyone! We received all our photos in a very timely and prompt manner and they came out absolutely beautiful! If you are looking to hire Red Gallery, you will be making one of the best decisions for your special day! We cannot thank Clay and his team enough!
Evelyn M
5.0
4/28/2023
I couldn't be any happier with how our wedding photos came out!! They look straight out of a magazine!! Clay is AMAZING and was so much fun to have around throughout the day. My family and guest couldn't stop taking about how awesome he was! He captured every moment and then some!! If you're looking for someone, Clay is your guy, you won't regret it!!!!
Alyssa G
5.0
2/08/2023
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Working with Clay was such a joy - he was a genuine part of what made our wedding day the best it could be.
He brings such positive and creative energies AND his work is fantastic.
Chelsey B
5.0
12/06/2022
Clay and his team were incredible! They did everything we asked and more! We are waiting on the edge of our seats to see our photos!!!!
Nicoletta S
5.0
6/14/2022
Lisa was so amazing from our engagement session to our wedding day! Every time something happened at our wedding I saw their team right capturing the moment! They were so kind and patient with our giant bridal party and and families. If I could give 10/5 stars I would!
Catianna S
5.0
1/25/2022
WOW! Clay was simply the BEST. He made getting our wedding pictures so easy! Plus our wedding was in January so he got our photos done quickly outside! He was great! So easy to work with. Everything we could want and more. Book him, and do it now!
Hardika S
5.0
8/14/2021
Believe me when I say my husband is not the most photogenic person. However, Clay has a way of working with people. Since it was our first time getting photographed, we were very nervous. Clay walked us through all the poses patiently and made us look so put together. I had actually forgotten my flowers and lipstick at home so was quite nervous about chapped lips in the pics but Clay's excellent editing made me look beautiful and natural -- exactly what I was going for. I would recommend Clay 12/10. I'm so glad Clay photographed our special day. I will always have this beautiful day to look back on.
Victoria R
5.0
8/13/2021
Our pictures were amazing. We get compliments all the time on how great our pictures are. Also Clay is one of the nicest people ever. Definitely book them for your wedding.
Abby P
5.0
7/07/2021
Clay and Lisa were both amazing! Clay took so many photos I never would of thought about and they were all beautiful. He made sure everyone was comfortable the whole day, as we are awkward individuals. I would and will recommend them over and over again!
Ellen M
5.0
6/09/2021
Clay was absolutely fabulous! Honestly, look no further if you’re in need of a photographer in Columbus. He is so easy to work with, genuinely loves what he does, and takes incredible photos!!! We used Red Gallery got our engagement shoot and wedding back in April and our friends and family still have not stopped talking about how amazing the photos are!!! Cannot recommend them enough! Would give 8 stars if I could. Thank you so much for everything, guys!!
Chelsea W
5.0
5/17/2021
Lisa and Clay at Red Gallery Photography were by far the most accommodating vendor we worked with throughout the Covid-19 wedding rescheduling process. They were so understanding, empathetic and kind at all times! We decided to have a small ceremony with immediate family only in August 2020, and postpone our large reception to May 2021. Red Gallery Photography was there with us for BOTH events and took AMAZING pictures. So incredibly generous!!! Lisa is an amazingly talented photographer. Our pictures from our small ceremony exceeded expectations, and we can’t wait to see the photos from our reception! Would absolutely recommend Lisa and Clay to everyone!
Jamie B
5.0
4/06/2021
I had a pandemic wedding, so you can imagine all the compromises and extra stressors :x, but Clay was so incredible! He made the day feel a lot easier and smoother just by his demeanor and personality, he was so calm, cool & collected. My husband and I are a bit nontraditional and he honed in our personalities super quickly and captured our day true to our personalities. We couldn't have asked for a better photographer. Not to mention, he is extremely talented- I can't stress enough how blown away by our portfolio we were. Clay's a gem and one-of-a-kind.
Colleen P
5.0
1/22/2021
Clay was beyond amazing at my wedding in capturing all my favorite moments. He was professional, friendly, and just a pleasure to work with. I couldn’t be more thrilled with my wedding photos, and it was so difficult to pick my favorites when picking which photos to display in my home... I want to frame all of them. Thanks so much Red Gallery Photography, I almost want to get married again just so I can hire you one more time! (Ha!).
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