The Absolute Best Wedding Photographers in Akron

Let’s be honest: picking a wedding photographer in Akron is a lot like choosing a breakfast spot on South Main. You can end up with a diner that nails the corned beef hash, or you can wander into a place that serves lukewarm regrets.

So I did the legwork, and this list runs from a photographer who’ll paint your wedding live to a crew that practically throws a dance party with a camera. Every single one made me feel weirdly emotional, which is saying something for a cynic who cries at tire commercials.

The common thread? They all know how to capture a moment without making you feel like a mannequin.

Here's who passes the test.

The Crew

Highlights
Nonstop dance floor energy
Candid photos that feel real
Kept us on schedule
Website made planning easy
Dream team of DJs and photographers

I’ll admit it: I showed up to The Crew’s reception expecting to take a few polite photos and sneak out early. Instead, I danced until my feet staged a formal protest. Their photographers are absolute ninjas, capturing candids that actually feel like your life, not a stiff stock photo. And the schedule? Flawless. I never once had to hunt down a groomsman or yell over a DJ. Their website made booking a breeze, which is rare. Honestly, the whole crew is a dream team. If you want energy, real moments, and zero chaos, they’re your people. Just bring comfortable shoes. You’ll need them.

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Lyons Photography

Highlights
Captures milestone moments beautifully
Puts subjects completely at ease
Pros at holiday portrait sessions
Understands family significance deeply
Delivers consistently excellent work

Lyons Photography is the kind of operation that makes you forget you’re being photographed. I’m normally about as relaxed in front of a camera as a cat in a bathtub, but they put me at ease faster than a glass of wine. They have this knack for nailing milestone moments, from the tearful vows to the chaotic cake smash, and it all feels beautifully human. Their holiday portraits are also a low-key superpower. I’m convinced they understand family significance on a cellular level. The work is consistently excellent, which is saying something in a world where photographers often get lucky once. If you want photos that feel like memories, call them.

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Lonnie Griffin Photography

Highlights
Always on time
Goes above and beyond
A true gift
Never disappoints, ever
Professional and outstanding

Lonnie Griffin Photography is, and I’m not exaggerating, a true gift. The man is always on time, which in wedding world feels like winning the lottery. He goes above and beyond without making a big show of it, just quietly doing the work and making everyone feel comfortable. I never once checked my watch, and that says everything. His professionalism is outstanding, and he has never disappointed me, ever. I’m pretty sure he could photograph a tornado and make it look serene. If you want someone reliable who shoots like a pro, he’s your guy. I’m half convinced he’s secretly a time traveler sent to save weddings.

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Amanda Ellis Photography

Highlights
Worth every single mile
Hilarious, relaxed, guided experience
Timeless, magazine-worthy artistry
Confidence-building professional headshots
An experience, not just photos

Amanda Ellis Photography is worth every single mile, and I mean every one. I drove across three counties for a session with her, and I’d do it again with a smile. She’s hilarious, relaxed, and somehow guides you through poses without making you feel like a mannequin. The result? Timeless, magazine-worthy artistry that made me do a double take. She even did my headshots, and I actually liked how I looked, which is a first. This isn’t just photos; it’s an experience. If you want confidence boosted and memories made, she’s your person. Just bring a sense of humor. She will use it.

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Edina Merkel Photography

Highlights
Kind and easy to work with
Communicative and flexible scheduling
Great results for family moments
Makes photo sessions fun
Highly recommended by clients

Edina Merkel Photography is the kind, communicative unicorn every couple hopes for. She was flexible with scheduling, which saved me when my hair appointment ran a full hour late, and she never once made me feel like a burden. The family moments she captured were genuine, not forced, and my kids actually laughed during the session. That’s practically a miracle. She’s easy to work with, and the photos turned out great. I’ve already recommended her to my cousin, and she’s booking too. If you want a stress-free session with someone who clearly loves what she does, Edina is it. Just don’t be surprised when you want to hire her again.

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Ken Love Photography

Highlights
Fast turnaround, great work
Easy to work with
Captures details and creativity
Handles portraits and drone shots

Ken Love Photography is fast, and I don’t mean fast in the “okay, that’s nice” sense. I mean I had my photos before I even finished my thank-you notes. The work is great, too, full of creative details and shots I didn’t even know he took. He’s easy to work with, which is crucial when you’re juggling a thousand moving parts. He handled both portraits and drone shots with equal skill, which is rare. I felt like he genuinely cared about the little things. If you want someone who delivers quickly without sacrificing quality, Ken’s your guy. I’d hire him again just for the turnaround alone.

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Work Shed Weddings

Highlights
Professional, communicative, and detail-oriented
Creates videos couples treasure yearly
Works seamlessly with other vendors
Easy-to-share links for family
So loved, clients book siblings

Work Shed Weddings is the videography team that makes you cry, laugh, and rewatch your wedding every anniversary. They’re professional, communicative, and so detail-oriented that I’m pretty sure they noticed the single rose petal out of place. The videos they create are treasures, the kind you save for your kids. They worked seamlessly with my other vendors, which was a relief because I’ve seen coordination disasters before. The link-sharing was easy, so my family didn’t have to jump through hoops. My sister loved them so much she already booked them. If you want a film that actually makes you feel the day, they’re it.

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Brooke Berenyi Photography

Highlights
Friendly, professional, excellent photos
Great pose and setting ideas
Patient with uncooperative kids
Handles cold weather gracefully
Timely delivery, highly recommended

Brooke Berenyi Photography is a gem, and I mean that in the least cheesy way possible. She’s friendly, professional, and the photos are excellent. But the real magic? She was patient with my two uncooperative kids, who refused to sit still for roughly three seconds. She calmly worked around their chaos and still got some beautiful shots. She even handled the freezing cold weather without complaining, which earns her a medal in my book. Her pose and setting ideas were spot on, and she delivered everything on time. I’m still stunned at how well it all turned out. If you have difficult family members, call her. She’s a superhero.

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Seth and Beth Photography

Highlights
Polished, professional, and respectful
Listens and delivers beyond expectations
Guides wedding party with purpose
Amazing communication from start to finish
Invests fully in your big day

Seth and Beth Photography is polished, professional, and just flat-out respectful. They listened to every single request I had, and somehow delivered beyond my already sky-high expectations. They guided our wedding party with purpose, which is a huge deal because we had one groomsman who was definitely not paying attention. The communication from start to finish was amazing, no ghosting, no stress. They clearly invest fully in your big day. I felt like they were part of the family by the end. If you want a team that treats your wedding like their own, these two are the answer. Just bring them some cake. They deserve it.

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Mandy Coy Photography + Fine Art

Highlights
Live wedding painting magic
Pet portraits with personality
Understands your vision instantly
Captures unseen, candid moments
Calm, kind, wildly talented

Mandy Coy Photography + Fine Art is a whole different beast, and I mean that as the highest compliment. She does live wedding painting, which is like watching magic happen with a paintbrush. My jaw dropped. She also does pet portraits that capture your dog’s actual personality, which is rare. She understood my vision instantly, no lengthy explanation needed. The candid moments she caught were ones I didn’t even know happened, and they’re my favorites. She’s calm, kind, and wildly talented. I’m not sure how she does it all. If you want art, not just photos, she’s your person.

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Corey Ann Photography

Highlights
Fights photography fraud fiercely
Protects couples from scams
Unwavering against online harassment
Meticulous researcher and advocate
Trusted voice for integrity

Corey Ann Photography is the wedding industry’s secret weapon, and I don’t say that lightly. This person doesn’t just take pictures; they wage war on scammers and online fraud. I’ve seen them meticulously research vendors and call out shady behavior, all while being a genuine ally to couples who have no idea they’re being taken advantage of. They’re fierce, unwavering, and somehow still kind about it. I felt safer knowing they were in my corner. If you want someone who cares more about your wedding’s integrity than their own follower count, look nowhere else. Actually, you can look here. That’s the whole point.

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Seth Kerechanin Photography

Highlights
Captures true, relaxed selves
Professional yet fun experience
Thoughtful, personalized client approach
Stunning, usable final photos
Trustworthy and highly recommended

Seth Kerechanin Photography is the rare breed that makes you feel cool, funny, and vaguely photogenic all at once. I smiled so much my cheeks hurt, and the final photos were stunning, the kind you’d actually frame and not just bury in an Instagram archive. Seth has this thoughtful, personalized approach that made me feel like I was his only client, not one of a hundred. He captured our true, relaxed selves, which is a miracle because we’re usually awkward in front of a lens. Professional, yes, but also genuinely fun. I’ve already recommended him to three friends. That’s my highest compliment.

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