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5 Best Wedding Photographers in Seattle (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Fenris Morrow
By Fenris Morrow, Expert in Professional Services · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

Your wedding photos outlast the flowers, the cake, and most of the guest list, so the photographer is one call you don't want to get wrong. Seattle has a deep bench of talent, from big studios to one-person shops, and the wedding photographers in Seattle on this page carry 1,435 reviews combined. Original Weddings Photo & Video alone accounts for 681 of them at 4.9 stars, nearly half the entire pool's feedback in one studio.

Short answer: Original Weddings Photo & Video is the most-proven choice, with a 4.9 rating across 681 reviews, by far the largest track record here. If you want a perfect score, Soul Mates Bridal (5.0, 331 reviews) runs an all-in-one wedding studio, and Jesse Sieden (5.0, 180) is a versatile shooter for smaller, personal events. Full-day photography in Seattle typically runs $3,500 to $7,000, with elopement coverage from about $500.
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The shortlist, side by side

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Original Weddings Photo & Video 4.9 681 The whole day, start to finish View ›
2 Soul Mates Bridal (Appointment Only) 5.0 331 A stress-free all-in-one wedding View ›
3 Jesse Sieden 5.0 180 Personal events and creative shoots View ›
4 Tom Ellis Photography 5.0 132 Elopements and courthouse weddings View ›
5 That Seattle Photographer 5.0 111 Budget-friendly coverage View ›
5 Best Wedding Photographers in Seattle (2026)

The five photographers, reviewed

Original Weddings Photo & Video logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Original Weddings Photo & Video

4.9681 Google reviews

Original Weddings Photo & Video, formerly Sound Originals, is a full-service Seattle studio that has photographed and filmed over 2,000 couples. They offer both photography and videography, with a few defined style options, True to Life, Light and Airy, and Dark and Moody, so you can see what you're choosing up front. Their booking runs through an online platform with regular communication, and they field a team of photographers and videographers rather than a single shooter. It's built to be a hands-off, organized experience from the first call to final delivery.

What people praise

  • Couples consistently praise the candid shots and the photographers' guidance on posing and locations
  • Clear packages and styles that make a stressful decision simpler
  • Extras that stood out: drone footage, teaser highlight reels, and full ceremony video
  • Reviewers describe the team as calm, professional, and good at keeping the day on schedule

Worth knowing

  • As a larger studio, you may not know your exact photographer until closer to the date
  • A high-volume operation, so early booking helps lock your preferred team
Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume681 · 98th
Confidencevery high
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: We rank it first on proven volume, not because its 4.9 tops the field. Several shops below hold a perfect 5.0, but on far fewer reviews. A 4.9 that holds across 681 couples is the strongest signal of consistency here, which is exactly what you want on a day you can't redo.

1700 7th Ave #2100, Seattle, WA 98101

Soul Mates Bridal (Appointment Only) logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Soul Mates Bridal (Appointment Only)

5.0331 Google reviews

Soul Mates Bridal is a one-stop wedding studio in Seattle that bundles photography with dress rental, hair and makeup, and floral, and even helps coordinate officiants. Couples come to them for courthouse elopements, small ceremonies, and full photo sessions at spots like the UW campus and the Olympic Building, where the team knows the best light. The idea is to hand off the logistics so you can just show up. They work by appointment only, and their bilingual, detail-focused service comes up again and again in reviews.

What people praise

  • The all-in-one package repeatedly called a lifesaver for busy couples
  • The team knows local venues and where the light is most flattering
  • Makeup artists who stay for touch-ups and photographers who guide you naturally
  • Rental service that has bailed out couples when a dress didn't arrive in time

Worth knowing

  • Appointment only, so plan your visit ahead
  • Built around bundled packages rather than photography a la carte
Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle
Rating5 / 5
Review volume331 · 93th
Confidencehigh
Recency8 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown100% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A perfect 5.0 across 331 reviews is genuinely impressive, and it sits at #2 behind Original Weddings on review volume alone. Ideal if you'd rather book one team for the whole day than juggle five vendors.

321 3rd Ave S Unit 406, Seattle, WA 98104

Jesse Sieden logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Jesse Sieden

5.0180 Google reviews

Jesse Sieden is an award-winning Seattle photographer and videographer who shoots across a wide range, weddings and elopements, but also restaurants, real estate, events, and portraits. Drone and aerial work is his favorite, and reviewers keep pointing to his eye for detail and lighting. He's known for being flexible and quick to say yes, from a last-minute event to Paris Fashion Week. If you want someone versatile who treats the images as lasting memories rather than a checklist, he fits.

What people praise

  • Clients describe him as professional, detail-oriented, and an exceptional listener
  • Praised as a genuinely kind, easy person to have around on a big day
  • Strong creative range, with drone footage and video called out often
  • Accommodating on short notice and quick turnarounds

Worth knowing

  • A generalist who shoots many genres, not a weddings-only specialist
  • A smaller, though flawless, review base than the top two
Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle
Rating5 / 5
Review volume180 · 88th
Confidencemoderate
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown100% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The 5.0 rating is perfect, and it ranks third on 180 reviews. A great pick for couples wanting a personable, creative shooter for an intimate wedding or elopement.

507 Maynard Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104

Tom Ellis Photography logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Tom Ellis Photography

5.0132 Google reviews

Tom Ellis Photography specializes in Seattle weddings and elopements, and he's shot a lot of courthouse ceremonies and surprise proposals. His whole pitch is helping couples who've never done this before, and reviewers back that up with stories of him guiding them through timing, locations, and the awkward parts. Turnaround comes up as a genuine strength, with sneak peeks the next day and full galleries within days. He travels for weddings and typically meets couples on location rather than at a storefront.

What people praise

  • Deep experience with courthouse weddings and proposal photography
  • Fast turnaround, sneak peeks the day after and quick full galleries
  • Described as patient, kind, professional, and easy to talk to
  • Responsive and hands-on with planning, including location advice

Worth knowing

  • A solo photographer who travels, so no walk-in studio to visit
  • Popular dates book out, so reach out early
Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle
Rating5 / 5
Review volume132 · 83th
Confidencemoderate
Recency9 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown100% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A perfect 5.0 across 132 reviews, ranked fourth on volume. Our pick if you're planning a small wedding, elopement, or proposal and want someone who has clearly done it many times.

That Seattle Photographer logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days

That Seattle Photographer

5.0111 Google reviews

That Seattle Photographer, run by Bobby, covers weddings and events alongside portraits, family, and maternity sessions. Reviewers keep circling back to two things: a genuinely good price and photos they were thrilled with. He's described as communicative, punctual, and quick to get galleries back, and he's willing to travel for the shoot. Several couples booked him on short notice and still came away happy. It's a straightforward, one-person operation that prioritizes value.

What people praise

  • Repeatedly named for great pricing without cutting the quality
  • Fast, responsive communication and quick photo turnaround
  • Flexible on short-notice and last-minute bookings
  • Reviewers describe him as professional and patient, taking his time with clients

Worth knowing

  • A solo shooter, so availability is limited on peak dates
  • The smallest review base of the five, though nearly all five-star
Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle
Rating5 / 5
Review volume111 · 78th
Confidencemoderate
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 5.0 across 111 reviews, ranking fifth on proven volume. The value pick, best for couples who want solid coverage and a friendly shooter without a big-studio price.

3100 Airport Wy S Unit 2-120, Seattle, WA 98134

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How the scoring works

We begin with each photographer’s live Google rating out of 5. Then we weigh review volume, how many couples actually rated them, against the rest of the field, since a perfect score on 100 reviews carries less certainty than a near-perfect one on several hundred. Confidence combines the two. Recency tracks how lately couples are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to move any of these numbers.

How much do wedding photographers cost in Seattle? (2026)

Price tracks hours, coverage, and whether you add video or a second shooter. A courthouse or elopement session is the entry point; a full-day package with an album and film sits at the top. Peak Saturdays in summer price higher than off-season weekdays.

JobTypical price
Elopement / courthouse coverage$500 - $1,500
Half-day wedding photography$2,000 - $3,500
Full-day photography plus video$3,500 - $7,000+

Ranges compiled July 2026 from The Knot and WeddingWire Seattle-market data and package figures referenced in customer reviews.

Serving Seattle and beyond

These photographers work across Seattle and the wider Puget Sound area, from downtown and Capitol Hill to the courthouse, UW, Volunteer Park, and out toward the Eastside. Most travel for the right wedding, so a search for a wedding photographer near me from Bellevue, Tacoma, or the islands still turns up the same shortlist. Just confirm any travel fee for venues outside the city core.

What to ask before you book a wedding photographer

  • Who exactly is shooting your wedding, and can you see a full gallery from a real wedding they photographed?
  • How many hours of coverage, and is a second shooter or videographer included or extra?
  • What’s the turnaround for sneak peeks and the full edited gallery?
  • How many final images do you receive, and do you get print or download rights?
  • What’s the deposit, payment schedule, and cancellation or reschedule policy?
  • Is there a travel fee for your venue, and do they carry backup gear?

Frequently asked questions

Who is the best wedding photographer in Seattle?

By the data, Original Weddings Photo & Video has the strongest track record, a 4.9 rating across 681 reviews, more than any other shop here. Soul Mates Bridal and Jesse Sieden both hold a perfect 5.0 on smaller review bases.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data, ratings and review volume. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these photographers?

We compared Seattle’s most-reviewed wedding photographers on their live Google rating, review count, and how recently couples still book them, then ranked on the balance of quality and proven volume. We analyze public data; we don’t hire or test the vendors ourselves.

How much should I budget for a wedding photographer?

Full-day coverage in Seattle generally runs $3,500 to $7,000 with video, half-day packages start around $2,000, and elopement coverage can begin near $500. Figures are from July 2026.

How often is this list updated?

Ratings and review counts here were verified in July 2026, and we refresh the data periodically so the numbers stay current.

The bottom line

If you want the surest bet, Original Weddings is the default: a near-perfect rating proven across hundreds of couples. Want a perfect score and a single team handling everything? Soul Mates Bridal is the one to call. Whoever you pick, book early and ask to see a full wedding gallery, not just the highlight shots.

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