Barnyard Photography

Exceptional Imagery to Tell Your Love Story

Delaware, Philadelphia, Southern New Jersey weddings

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5.0

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Photographer

Pristine quality

Seasoned with weddings

I highly recommend Barnyard Photography. We did both an engagement session and 9 hours of wedding day photography, both with James, who was excellent. We received so many lovely photos from both sessions! James really captured our personalities for the engagement session and the joy of the wedding day. We also had Laura for ceremony-only video. We appreciated the ability to get a full ceremony video on its own. Overall, it was a great value with good communication.

Mercedes C.

5.0

Barnyard Photography, and specifically our photographer Rochelle was not only a fantastic photographer, but part of the special memory of our wedding altogether. The price was perfect, preparation and attention to detailing leading up to the day was so reassuring, and the day of was more than we could have ever asked for! Rochelle not only was so attentive to us and our families, but she took beautiful photos both staged and candid. They way she was able to capture the natural joy of our day is something we will cherish forever! Rochelle arrive just as I (bride) had gotten into my dress and she even was able to keep me calm and I was crying off all my makeup and still capture those moments so beautifully. We could not have asked for anything better and we are so happy with the result! Such a special day and thank you Rochelle for being part of it!!!

Morgan K.

5.0

Sean Grizzel

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AWARD WINNER (12X)

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Working from Wilmington, DE, Barnyard Photography provides classic photography services. Owned by Sean Grizzel, this studio serves Delaware, the Tri-State, and the Philadelphia area. This studio strives to create heirlooms for you and your loved ones to treasure for years to come. Sean earned a degree in photography and digital media from Drexel University, a reflection of his artistic talents. He joined the studio in 2008 before ascending to a leadership role in 2011. Having worked many years in the business, he knows the ins and outs of fine art and commercial photography. Barnyard Photography photographs in a contemporary and realistic manner. The emotions present in subjects' faces feel natural and the poses unstaged. A credit to Sean’s skills, photos can be taken in all lighting and seasons for some dramatic and ethereal snapshots. He works by taking snapshots in a chronological, story-like manner to really preserve the memories from that day. Barnyard Photography can take bridal portraits, engagements photos, and images from your wedding day. Social media sharing and digital files are all available for electronic copies as well as printed photos. They provide a range of wedding packages with different sized prints to fill your newlywed home with. A digital, full-size photograph is given with every package offered.

2+ years in business

Speaks English

Just me

Details

Photo Shoot Types

Bridal Portraits

Engagement

Photo & Video

Digital Files

Drone

Online Proofing

Photo

Printed Enlargements

Second Shooter Available

Social Media Sharing

Wedding Albums

Photo & Video Styles

Artistic

Classic

Documentary

Modern

Wedding Activities

Getting Engaged

Rehearsals & Parties

Wedding

Awards and Affiliations

12-Time 'Best of Weddings'

2026.2025.2024.+9 more.

Hall of Fame

Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.

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Meet the team

Sean Grizzel

Owner

Sean is a Delaware native. He attended Drexel University for Photography & Digital Media. He began in post production with Barnyard in 2008, became the studio manager in 2011, and now owns the studio.

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Barnyard Photography received overwhelming praise for professional, friendly, and responsive service from booking through delivery. Reviewers highlighted affordable, transparent pricing, quick turnaround, and a talented, flexible team who captured beautiful, candid photos and ceremony video. Many strongly recommend them for weddings.

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Katie W

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We went with Barnyard Photography for our wedding and I couldn’t be happier! The communication was smooth and easy, and Adam our photographer went above and beyond! He made us both...

feel so comfortable and had us laughing the whole night! These pictures absolutely speak for themselves; I have had trouble choosing my favorites as every shot we were given (and there were so many!!) was perfect!! These pictures took my breath away! I couldn’t recommend Barnyard photography more!! High quality pictures, great staff, and super fast turn around time!! Thank you so much!

Mercedes C

I highly recommend Barnyard Photography. We did both an engagement session and 9 hours of wedding day photography, both with James, who was excellent. We received so many lovely ph...

otos from both sessions! James really captured our personalities for the engagement session and the joy of the wedding day. We also had Laura for ceremony-only video. We appreciated the ability to get a full ceremony video on its own. Overall, it was a great value with good communication.

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Morgan K

Barnyard Photography, and specifically our photographer Rochelle was not only a fantastic photographer, but part of the special memory of our wedding altogether. The price was perf...

ect, preparation and attention to detailing leading up to the day was so reassuring, and the day of was more than we could have ever asked for! Rochelle not only was so attentive to us and our families, but she took beautiful photos both staged and candid. They way she was able to capture the natural joy of our day is something we will cherish forever! Rochelle arrive just as I (bride) had gotten into my dress and she even was able to keep me calm and I was crying off all my makeup and still capture those moments so beautifully. We could not have asked for anything better and we are so happy with the result! Such a special day and thank you Rochelle for being part of it!!!

Hope S

I am so thankful we decided to go with the Barnyard for our wedding photography. Booking was easy, prices are transparent and fair, and our photographer was wonderful to work with....

We got our photos back quicker than expected, and were so happy with the result. Rochelle perfectly captured our night.

Nicole S

Absolutely love Barnyard Photography! I had to cancel on an event a few years back but they kept my deposit and told me I could use them again in the future if I wanted to. Not o...

nly were they so kind and helpful when I found my way back to them, they answered all my random questions, responded to emails quickly, and were on time with everything day of. James is so wonderful! It’s truly like speaking to a friend. He had my family laughing, captured all the big and small moments, and was so accommodating about the things I wanted. I’m so happy Barnyard was there for my wedding.

Emily R

I chose to work with Barnyard because they were a preferred vendor for my venue The Farmhouse in Wilmington, DE. Their portfolio books displayed at The Farmhouse were beautiful and...

I found the team so easy to work with. Cindi was especially helpful and patient during the contract and planning phases as well as after our wedding while helping me troubleshoot some additional needs. I also had the pleasure to work with Adam as my lead photographer and Bobby as my videographer - and Cindi was there to help again to as my second photographer! Adam and Bobby really put me at easy to week of the wedding when they each called me to go over some details before the big day - I really appreciated them doing that. The team was so kind, confident, and knowledgeable. They all knew exactly what they were doing and between shots I felt so comfortable chatting with everyone. Should I have any photo and videography needs in the future I would definitely work with Barnyard Photography again.

Tatiana B

We loved our wedding photos! We did ceremony only videography, Photo Booth and 9 hour photography with 1 photographer. Cindi, Adam, and Laura were so great. Customer service is awe...

some too, quick responses. They were one of the more affordable in my research and it was so worth it. Highly recommend!

Michael Y

James was an absolutely wonderful photographer! He made us feel so comfortable and had the best energy throughout the day. The photos turned out absolutely amazing, and he captured...

so many special moments perfectly. We would absolutely recommend Barnyard Photography for your event!

Elisabeth P

Our wedding day was filled with a unique amount of love and joy, and Barnyard Photography captured it all so well! Our photographer was experienced and professional, and made excel...

lent use of time without making us feel rushed in any way. The photos are very high in quality, creative in composition, and captured candid moments beautifully. The prices are also very affordable, especially compared to many other photographers in the area. I highly recommend Barnyard Photography to anyone looking for a wedding photographer!

Susan F

Absolutely excellent and professional work. We had the honor of working with Rochelle, Bobby and Cindi- every moment of the day was easy, pressure free and friendly. Definitely rec...

ommend Barnyard Photography to any and everyone!!!

Gabriella D

Everything about our experience with Barnyard was great, from our engagement photos to our photography and videography on the day of our wedding! We had such a fun time collaborati...

ng with the whole team, and James and Bobby were extremely personable, fun and flexible throughout our day. Our photos turned out beautifully, and we can cherish these memories for the rest of our lives thanks to Barnyard!

Eva A

Bobby (videographer) and James (photographer) were both incredible! They were professional, funny, and kind. They made us feel comfortable in front of the camera and we really felt...

like they captured every special moment. They went above and beyond the entire day and we are so grateful!! We are so excited to see the photos and videos. I imagine they will be beautiful!!

Colleen M

I worked with Daniel and Megan day of my wedding and they were both professional and happy to be there! Daniel knew all the right shots to get and made sure our timeline stayed tog...

ether to keep things moving. Megan was a sweetheart and seemed to get great shots all while sneaking around everyone! I just got my professional photos back from Daniel and love every single one! I am even more excited now to get my video back shortly! Great team to work with, they are very responsive via email and had the best prices around for a videographer and photographer package.

Callye P

Barnyard Photography was great to work with ! We were assigned Daniel and Megan as our photographers. If you choose to hire Barnyard for your photography we highly recommend yo...

u request for these two ! Daniel had high energy and Megan was a calming force . We had Daniel for 9hrs which covered the whole night . We were impressed with the quick turnaround as we received the pictures less than two weeks after the wedding. Thank you Daniel and Megan for making our wedding day perfect!

Taralynn S

Words cannot express how talented Liz is. My husband and I are not used to being professionally photographed, so we chose Barnyard Photography on their stellar reviews. They did no...

t disappoint! My best advice would be to trust them and their skills as photographers implicitly. 1. Liz gave plenty of direction in terms of body placement, posture, hand placement, etc to give us flawless photos. If you are new to being photographed like me, you’ll find this kind of direction extremely helpful and comforting. 2. At the same time, she created a very calm, light and fun atmosphere that creates true, genuine moments between you and your significant other. We are two people that usually feel very uncomfortable in front of a camera, however we had such an enjoyable experience with Liz. I couldn’t imagine working with anyone else for our wedding.

Cano K

Highly recommend this photography vendor! On time, communicates well, easy to book, professional, and exceeded expectations with processing the photos.

Devon D

James was our photographer and Bobby was our videographer- WOW! They both were amazing! James made sure we got all the shots and the two worked seamlessly together! I cannot wait t...

o see our photos! I am sure they are nothing short of amazing! Sean was also phenomenal- he was super responsive to messages!

Genevieve P

We are so happy that we chose the barnyard for our photography as well as using their Photo Booth!! A huge shout out to Adam and Lauren for being amazing at what you guys do and fo...

r being part of our special day! The photos turned out absolutely gorgeous, and everyone loved the Photo Booth and props! Thank you, barnyard for being absolutely awesome!

Andrea F

Very easy to work with and responsive. The photographer captured the vibe of the party in each photo.

Emily M

My husband and I are incredibly pleased with the photo results from Barnyard Photography! We were married June 21, 2025 and received the digital gallery shortly thereafter. Our pho...

tographer, Adam, was easy to work with, knowledgeable, and fun! The value with the quality of the work is unbeatable. I highly recommend this company if you want great work at an amazing cost!

Veer N

James from Barnyard photography was very punctual and professional! He reached out to us the week of the wedding to discuss logistics and help us plan accordingly. His insight hel...

ped us understand what we might have missed when planning the timelines. He is very creative and effective at communication, clearly guiding us throug posing for photos. He made our guests feel comfortable while still getting some incredible photos. The photos themselves came out absolutely amazing, not to mention - were sent to us a lot sooner than expected. We are very pleased with Barnyard Photography’s services and highly recommend them and James!

Gissela M

Disappointed in my photos I picked Barnyard photography for the great pricing and packages that fit our budget. Our wedding was intimate and picked family portraits, ceremony and p...

art of the reception. Our photographer was Ashton. Let me start by saying, he was fun and professional as well as the whole process since booking so I have no complaints about it. The photos are not great. Half of my husbands head is cut off in photos with me in the ceremony.. when we are exchanging rings there are only pics of our hands. There aren’t much photos of me with beautiful poses, they all look the same boring ones. also, the lighting is awful in a lot of our outside photos, lots of overexposed photos! There are so many pictures of items and my husbands suit? But like 3-4 pics of me getting ready and at the reception, my mom had to tell him to take pictures of her at the table. No pics of anyone’s table! the editing wasn’t good and I’m so bummed about it because I only have like 5 pictures that I like out of the whole album. I sent an email to the company and no one ever responded.

Caitlin R

We couldn’t be more thrilled with Barnyard!! They were so easy to work with every step of the way, from before we hired them to after we received our photos. Ashton was fantastic -...

he learned everyone’s names (bridal party AND family), kept the energy high all day, efficiently got our portraits done so that we could enjoy our reception, and gave us amazing photos that we will always treasure and that we feel really captured our relationship and our special day. Representatives from Barnyard were always quick to answer our emails, or offer to call to help us work through our questions. Plus the price was better than any other photography vendor we came across in our research. We sought out Barnyard because my brother and sister-in-law were so happy with their experience using them, and I will definitely highly recommend them to friends going forward!!

Cait H

Affordable pricing and quality work. We always received a response back, they did well with coordinating with the big day, and had our pictures back pretty quickly.

Liz A

Rochelle did an amazing job as our wedding photographer! She was punctual, attentive and accommodating. The photos turned out beautifully, and we will treasure them forever!

Morgan R

Barnyard was 10/10. From start to finish they answered all my questions & helped make our day exactly what we needed it to be. Both our photographers were fantastic and turned out ...

perfectly!! I can never thank them enough. Professional, efficient & kind.

Laura B

Barnyard’s team did such an amazing job to capture our wedding day. from start to finish they worked to get so many beautiful shots (along with some fun & silly ones too!!). We als...

o got a video which was so beautiful and still brings me to tears when I watch it! Very professional team with tons of talent!! We highly recommend Barnyard Photography for your wedding!! Mike & Laura, Married 5/13/2023

Sarah F

Barnyard Photography was an absolute dream to work with! From our first contact with them, the process was sooo easy and smooth. James, our photographer was terrific! We loved work...

ing with him! We CANNOT wait to see all our photos!

Kristin Z

We couldn't be happier with the experience we had with The Barnyard for our wedding! From start to finish, they were professional and talented. They made us feel so comfortable in ...

front of the camera, which shows in the beautiful, candid moments they captured. We would 100% recommend using for your special day!

Amy K

We recently had the pleasure of working with Barnyard Photography for our daughter's wedding, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. From the very beginning, their communi...

cation was top-notch. They were responsive, attentive, and genuinely interested in capturing our vision. The photographers' creativity and skill were evident throughout the day. They captured the key moments and the little details that made the day special. The videographer also did an incredible job. He blended into the background during the ceremony and reception, allowing the couple to enjoy the day without feeling overly staged. Overall, their professionalism and warm, personal approach made the memories of the day truly unforgettable. I highly recommend Barnyard Photography for anyone looking to capture their special day with care and artistry!

Jason C

The experience with Barnyard Photography was simply amazing. The entire process from start to finish was easy. Kyle was incredible to work with. On top of taking excellent photos h...

e made the process fun especially for us as we hate having our pictures taken. He was very relaxed and provided great feedback on shots. He was open to ideas and allowed us to make requests on the fly. During the reception he was always around taking photos but never felt intrusive. He was always in the right spot. Family members and guests mentioned how impressed they were with him but also how much they simply enjoyed working with him.

Ana G

My husband and I absolutely LOVED working with Barnyard Photography for our wedding. They were wonderful to work with, affordably priced, and our pictures are beautiful! We would r...

ecommend their services to any couples looking for wedding photographers for their special day!

Sam C

Barynayrd Photography and their team were an absolute DREAM to work with for wedding photography and videography! The quality of the photos, the ability to truly capture the raw em...

otion that leaps from the photos, and the energy the team brought to our special day set a high standard for wedding day photography and videography! Barnyard is very honest and forward about their pricing and is EXTREMELY reasonable for the Wilmington/Delaware area. They have a photojournalism and lifestyle vibe and they execute this so well! I was struggling with photo ideas on our day, but the team was fast on their feet with ideas, poses, and utilizing the space around them. The photos they captured on our wedding day make me want to get married again! Thank you, Sean, Cindi, and the Barnyard Team for capturing our special day!

Victoria V

Barnyard Photography was a breeze to work with for our wedding! The entire process was so simple and the photographers were so patient with us throughout the day. Through all the c...

haos they ensured every image I wanted was captured! Highly recommend them!

Jacob K

Adam was attentive yet unobtrusive throughout the wedding. He provided several helpful suggestions beforehand during our planning call about how to achieve what we were looking for...

. He was also an excellent communicator during the event itself. The night could not have gone better, and we are very happy with our experience using Barnyard and the photos we ended up with.

Victoria Q

The value and quality of service is priceless. Loved my photographer. She was very personable and professional. She did an absolutely wonderful job capturing memories that will la...

st a life time. Thanks so much Barnyard Photography!

Katelyn M

My husband and I loved working with Barnyard photography for our big day. They were transparent and made sure to communicate with me so they would know exactly we were looking for....

We have so many pictures and I cannot wait to print some and frame them. Our wedding day was captured so beautifully. I would highly recommend barnyard photography.

Nancy A

Barnyard photography is an amazing company and made my wedding day a little less stressful. They were extremely helpful when I had questions. They arrived perfectly on time to capt...

ure our special day. The final product was exactly what we hoped for. We loved our photos and video and look forward to enjoying them for years to come. And did I mention, compared to some other companies we got quotes from - Barnyard photography is extremely pocket friendly when you’re looking to save a little moolah.

Meghan C

Barnyard was fantastic for our wedding! We had so many amazing pictures to choose from, the photographers were calm and made the day go very smooth. When hiccups in the timeline ha...

ppened, they assured us we were fine and not to worry! The pictures turned out absolutely stunning- everyone was so happy with them. They got us all of our 1200 edited photos back within a month of our wedding which is crazy! Would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reasonably priced photographer. Thank you Barnyard!!

Jillian G

We used Barnyard for our wedding photography, and the experience was great! Your photographer(s) will be with you most of your day so definitely make sure you check out websites wi...

th examples of their work. We liked the look of Barnyard’s photos from looking at the portfolios on their website. The colors and photos stood out to us, and that’s what we wanted. We had two photographers. Our main photographer, Rochelle, worked a lot more with me, my husband, bridal party, and our families. You can tell she’s been doing this a while. She kept us moving and took great shots. It was helpful that she and the other photographer Shayne were seemingly familiar with the property too, which I liked because they knew where to get good shots. Barnyard was able to accommodate any special picture we wanted, though they do prefer you don’t come in with a huge list of requests. They got all our formal shots done in a timely manner, enough so that we had a little bit of time to hang out at cocktail hour with our guests! The turnaround for photos was very reasonable as well. They’ll answer all your questions in a timely manner and really are a big factor in creating your schedule. I recommend Barnyard to anyone exploring photo options. A very friendly and informative company to work with.

Yareli S

Barnyard Photography offers an excellent service in wedding photography. After reading the many good reviews they had on google, I decided to hire Barnyard Photography for our wedd...

ing pictures and this is a decision I glad I made . Daniel was our photographer for the day and he took the most amazing photos ever. It was extremely difficult to narrow down our selection of photos from over 900 beautiful pictures. We have the most amazing and beautiful pictures ever from our entire day. Our details of the day and our families and friends have all been captured in the most beautiful photos. If you are looking for extraordinary service, you will definitely find that with Barnyard Photography!

Heather B

I can’t say enough good things about Barnyard Photography and our photographer Rochelle! So easy to work with and the photos are above and beyond amazing! If you are looking for an...

affordable wedding photographer with amazing photography 100% contact Barnyard Photography!

Mary M

The communication with barnyard photography was perfect. I always got a response by email or phone only a few hours after I reached out if not sooner. Rochelle was our photographer...

and she was amazing. Her energy was extremely calming on such a big and occasionally stressful day. Would definitely recommend.

Katie F

Barnyard photography was excellent to work with! They answered every question and knew exactly what I wanted on my big day! I highly recommend!

Micheala V

Barnyard Photography was phenomenal. They were prompt with communication, very personable, and worked with our time frames. The photographer, Rochelle was AMAZING! We have nothing ...

but positive things to say about her. She was on time, friendly, flexible, and came with a load of ideas. She made our wedding fantastic and the pictures were wonderful, we couldn't be happier with the outcome!

Sierra P

My husband and I got married recently on October 14th, 2023. Our photographers were Justin and Rochelle and they were absolutely AMAZING! It was a super rainy day but that didn't d...

ampen their creativity and commitment to getting the best shots possible. They were super personable and worked well with our large wedding party (18 bridesmaids and groomsmen). Their energy made posed portraits fun and they fit right into the party later on. We couldn't be happier with how our photographs turned out and we will cherish them for years to come!

Shavaun C

Barnyard Photography was amazing to work with. Rochelle was incredible and truly captured beautiful photos for our engagement and wedding! She helped establish our photography time...

line and made sure everything was captured that we wanted. We will treasure our photos forever and would absolutely work with Rochelle (Barnyard Photography) in the future!

Samantha B

Barnyard photography is the BEST! Their booking process, customer service, and quality of photography are top notch. And their quality is on par with photographers double to triple...

the price. I booked one photographer for 9 hours and somehow he captured every moment PERFECTLY. The photos speak for themselves. I cannot recommend them enough.

Kristen F

We used Barnyard Photography for our small wedding ceremony and they were great to work with! Our photographer was so talented and our photos came out great. Would recommend to any...

one looking for an stress-free experience.

Caitlin C

Ashley did a great job capturing our wedding day! She was able to get all of the posed shots we wanted and some great candids, even our dog who moved around a lot got some great sh...

ots. She was easy to work with, professional, and communicated well! We also used Barnyard's photobooth and our guests had a great time.

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