PMC Photography

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $4,900

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $2,600

About PMC Photography

Paul Cooper

Head Photographer

Hi, I'm Paul — head photographer at PMC Photography, where elegance, romance, and art collide to craft breathtaking stories of love. With a passion for storytelling and a degree from a top film school, I've been privileged to capture over 250 weddings. I bring together cinematic portraits and candid moments to paint a vivid story, all while allowing you to fully enjoy and be present in your day. We specialize in creating timeless artwork that tells your story with elegance and authenticity — because your love story deserves nothing less.

Imagine a wedding photography experience that's both enjoyable and memorable. With PMC Photography, our custom collections and seamless, guided process focus on creating a comfortable and smooth experience for you on your happiest day. Known for our intentional approach, we blend artful cinematic portraits and candid moments to tell your story with elegance and authenticity. We take pride in retelling your story through custom albums and artwork, giving you something to cherish for years. Our couples often share their joy in having their wedding story preserved so beautifully and enjoyably, and we can't wait to work our magic with you.

Services

Bride-only session
Engagement session
Extra hours
Image editing
Printing rights
Second photographer

Photo formats

Digital

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•L C.•Jul 2
We couldn’t have asked for a better wedding photographer than Paul! From our first meeting to the final gallery, the entire experience felt bespoke and truly tailored to us. He made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera—like we were just hanging out with a fun, incredibly talented friend. His energy was infectious, and he brought such a calming, joyful presence to the day. Every meaningful moment was captured beautifully. The photos are absolutely stunning and feel like us, not just posed shots. Looking through them brings the entire day rushing back in the best way. If you want someone who’s not only amazing behind the camera but also a joy to have by your side on such a special day, Paul is your guy.
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•Eve S.•Dec 16, 2024
PMC Photography was absolutely incredible to work with for our wedding. From the very first interaction, Paul was timely, kind, and incredibly informative, putting us at ease throughout the entire process. On the day of, Paul arrived early and stayed late, ensuring he captured every special moment. He made us feel so cared for and comfortable in front of the camera. Out of all our wedding vendors, Paul was our absolute favorite to work with. The quality of the photos he delivered was truly amazing - 10/10! We are over the moon with how our wedding photos turned out. Paul is a true professional and we would recommend PMC Photography to anyone in a heartbeat.

One of the standout features PMC clients truly appreciate is our remarkable versatility. I excel in three distinct areas to cover every moment of your wedding day. Firstly, my cinematic coverage is dedicated to crafting stunning, art-centric imagery from your wedding day. This photography style is a PMC signature, setting my studio apart from others. I am equally skilled in photojournalism, adept at capturing creative documentary-style images during the fluid and unstaged segments of your wedding day. Furthermore, I also offer a traditional approach, focusing on bright, enduring imagery that will stand the test of time.

While there’s no time limit for booking, sooner is always better. Rates do go up over time, and availability becomes scarcer the closer to your date we are. If you plan on booking an engagement session and using those photos for wedding announcements, 9 months out is recommended. Some clients book up to 18 months in advance.

My most popular wedding collections include a second photographer. Depending on the size of the wedding, I may also bring a photo assistant to aide me with lighting and gear.

I do! Just let me know if your venue requires a certificate of liability, and I’ll send that over to them.

With over half a decade as a wedding photographer, I’ve never canceled a booking. In the very rare event that I’m unable to photograph your wedding, I’ll make sure you’re covered by one of my colleagues or my contracted assistant. I’ll also provide you with a list of photographers from the many networking groups I’m in, so you can find the perfect replacement.

Definitely. All final images will be edited for color, saturation, exposure, and sharpness to ensure they look beautiful and consistent in style and quality. I include light retouching, like blemish removal and teeth whitening, for portraits of the couple. I also offer more extensive retouching, done at an hourly rate.

Yes, I do. My background in film production allows me to properly vet skilled videographers to ensure great quality across your photos and videos. In many cases, having photography and videography carried out by the same team can be an advantage. For one, there are now fewer vendors with whom you need to connect about details leading up to the wedding. Additionally, there are fewer opportunities for interference or miscommunication between the photo and video teams. Let me know if you're interested in adding videography to your wedding coverage.

You may expect your processed images and custom album design to be presented 8–10 weeks after the wedding date. Once everything is ready, we'll have a Reveal Celebration to go through all your photos and discuss album and print design! Albums, prints, and additional orders may take up to 2–6 weeks from the order date for printing and shipping time.

You can expect about 80 to 100 images per hour of photographing. But keep in mind this estimate varies depending on your wedding package, number of guests, venue type, and other factors.

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PMC Photography

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

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About PMC Photography

Paul Cooper

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