Justin Ketchem Photography

Best of Weddings (6x).

Northeast OH and beyond

About this vendor

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.

Details

Destination Weddings

Destination Wedding Packages

Photo Shoot Types

Bridal Portraits
Engagement

Photo & Video

Digital Files
Online Proofing
Photo
Printed Enlargements
Printed Proofs
Second Shooter Available

Photo & Video Styles

Artistic
Classic
Documentary
Dramatic
Modern

Wedding Activities

Getting Engaged
Wedding

Awards and Affiliations

6-Time 'Best of Weddings'

2026.2023.2022.+3 more.

Hall of Fame

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

4.9

out of 5.0

81 reviews

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Madyson F

We cannot recommend Justin Ketchem enough! From the very beginning, the entire experience was stress-free, fun, and so easy. He made us feel comfortable in front of the camera, gav...

e great direction when we needed it, and captured so many genuine moments that we'll cherish forever. One thing that really stood out was how well he knew our venue. He picked the most beautiful locations for our portraits, and every spot turned into stunning photos. He has such a great eye for lighting, scenery, and candid moments, and it truly shows in his work. What absolutely amazed us was how quickly we received our photos. We had our full gallery back in just 2–3 weeks, which is incredible for wedding photography! We expected to wait months, so getting to relive our wedding so soon was such an amazing surprise. Another reason we chose him was because he was one of the most affordable photographers we found, and after working with him, we're honestly still amazed by the value he provides. His prices are incredibly reasonable, but the quality of his work, his professionalism, and his dedication are worth so much more. It's clear that he genuinely loves what he does and cares about the couples he works with. He isn't just there to take pictures—he's there to capture memories that you'll treasure for a lifetime. If you're looking for a photographer who is talented, professional, easy to work with, delivers breathtaking photos, has an unbelievably fast turnaround time, and offers incredible value, look no further. We are beyond grateful that he was part of our wedding day, and we will treasure these photos forever. Thank you for giving us memories we'll be able to relive for the rest of our lives!

Grace B

Justin was an absolutely amazing photographer from start to finish. He asked all the right questions ahead of our wedding, which made the planning process smooth and efficient and ...

helped us feel completely prepared going into the day. During the wedding itself, he gave clear direction for posing and was proactive about bringing us to different locations to capture the event beautifully. We chose Justin because his work goes far beyond that of a typical wedding photographer. His photos are not overexposed or formulaic. He has a true artistic eye. He perfectly captured the vintage vision I had for our photos, and you can tell from his portfolio that he excels at capturing not just images, but the feeling of a wedding day. Whether your wedding style is light and airy or moody and atmospheric, Justin has an incredible ability to adapt his photography to the aesthetic you want. On top of that, his pricing is very fair for the quality of work he delivers. I truly cannot recommend him enough.

Marla I

Justin did an absolutely amazing job on both our wedding and engagement photoshoot. He was extremely easy to work with and very down to earth. He is so talented and organized, I wo...

uld recommend him to anybody, and have; he’s photographing a friends wedding this coming June. He was willing to travel about an hour for our engagement photos so we could photograph in the spot we got engaged in. He’s also very familiar with the downtown Cleveland area, which is where we got married. I catch myself looking at my wedding photos all the time!

Halle C

Justin is a a wonderful photographer and was great to work with! From discussions on booking to the wedding day, Justin was very responsive to messages and questions. On the weddin...

g day, it seemed like him and his second shooter were always everywhere which was great since they didn’t miss a moment. The pictures turned out so good and the colors were bright and true which is the style we were looking for/ hoping for. We also received all of our photos back way sooner than we expected. I’d definitely recommend Justin to anyone looking for a wedding photographer!

Doug V

Justin did an amazing job of taking photos of our wedding day! He captured some amazing moments throughout the day that we are so glad we have photos to remember it by! We found Ju...

stin as a recommendation by a friend, and we would recommend to anyone looking for an event or session photographer.

Rachel R

Justin was fantastic throughout our whole wedding process and delivered our gallery so quickly! He did our engagement photos during the solar eclipse and was such a great sport whe...

n the shoot went longer than expected. He took the time to answer all our questions thoroughly and understand exactly what we wanted from our wedding photography. Having a second shooter was a lifesaver and helped us get some amazing shots! We did 10 hours of wedding day photography and got ~1300 photos; this amount would definitely vary with how many family photos you want/having a second shooter etc. but we were pleasantly surprised by just how many photos we had! Justin's prices are great and were probably the least stressful part of our wedding budget. We definitely recommend Justin for your engagement and wedding photos - you won't regret booking with him!

Marinika N

Absolutely a pleasure to work with. His eye for capturing the moment is amazing. Our pictures are absolutely stunning

Jenna S

Justin was nothing short of amazing! He was so professional in his work and so creative with his shots. We received our photos in great timing. Justin was wonderful and super easy ...

to communicate with. Photography was very important to us, and we could not have been more pleased.

Justin was amazing, and he truly has an eye for capturing sentimental moments on camera. He was a pleasure to work with and is clearly very experienced and insightful. All the prec...

ious memories I wanted to save, he was able to capture in his photography. I felt like we were on the same page, planning and during the wedding. I have gotten so many compliments on not just the quality of the photos but the comprehensiveness of the moment depicted. They are truly a gift, and I cannot thank him enough for his work and guidance.

Olivia T

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.

Stephanie R

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.

Rachael M

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!

Madeline M

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!

Elaina W

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 eas...

ed my stress and the quality pictures are breathtaking. We are so fortunate to have worked with Justin to capture our beautiful wedding.

Lauren S

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 ea...

sy 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

Awesome photographer! Can’t say enough good things about Justin! He is very professional and the photos turned out amazing! Definitely recommend!

Natika M

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

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 pictur...

es. I can’t recommend Justin enough and I am so glad I chose him to do my wedding.

Melissa M

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!

Maria V

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 a...

bilities truly shined! He found the best spots at our venue for these photos that we are absolutely in love with.

Jillian M

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 afte...

rwards 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

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 anythi...

ng 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

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 s...

o 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

Justin is very professional and talented at what he does! Pictures turned out absolutely beautiful!

Alexis T

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 person...

ality 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

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 m

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). Woul...

d use them 100x over.

Anna C

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 y...

ear. 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!

Matthew B

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 d...

etails 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!

Taylor P

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 d...

o whatever we ask! Our night photos that he took of us on our wedding day were fabulous!

Jenna K

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 ea...

sy to work with!

Natalie C

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 an...

d 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

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 eart...

h 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

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 impress...

ed with our photos! Justin is punctual, professional, and was flexible to work with, especially as our plans changed due to Covid.

Katie S

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 understatemen...

t. 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

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 qua...

lity pictures that we will cherish forever!

Lindsey H

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!

Jim H

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.

Laura P

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 wer...

e 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!

Jessica Z

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!

Jessica P

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

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 t...

urn 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.

Denise S

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 hi...

Katie L

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.

Michael B

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! I...

n 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 C

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 an...

d 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

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

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

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 rem...

embered 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

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 professi...

onal, 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!

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