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We so get it—there are a lot of choices. It feels impossible sometimes to find your perfect wedding photographer. But we can give you a hint: It’s amazing how many times we've heard, “I wish you’d been our photographer.”

Please know we are here help you. We’ve been on your side for more than 20 years. Together, we will make your wedding the most incredible day—keeping everything running smoothly and capturing all the details, connections, and emotions. This ease and joy will set your day apart from all the others as we create pictures you’ll be thrilled to share for years to come.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Toning
Proofs
Save the Date

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Toning
Digital Files
Proofs
Save the Date

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Natural
Photojournalism
Vintage

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Negatives
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Ocken Photography

Susan
Susan Sent on 07/04/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Ocken Photography is the BEST!

I could not recommend Chris' work more more - not only did the pictures turn out even better than I could have hoped, but he and his assistant Mona were delightful to have with us on our special day.
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Rachel Sent on 01/22/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Ocken Photography: A Family Tradition

My oldest sister had Chris photograph her wedding, I managed to snag him for my wedding, and now my little sister has hired him for her wedding. Chris Ocken is professional, fun, engaged, focused, and has an incredible eye. We absolutely love the photos and couldn't be happier with his work! He had tons of fun ideas for pictures during our first look and around the venue. He managed to capture some incredible moments of our dog as well! Especially if you've put a lot of work into your wedding, you want someone who will capture all the details and the special moments. Ocken Photography will do that for you -- that's why we keep going back! Wouldn't trust anyone else to capture our most special moments. Thank you Chris and Mona!!
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Carmella Sent on 01/15/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Chris and Jenn are the coolest people I’ve ever met! We had so much fun and our pictures definitely showed it! The price was just right, our communication was great, and our personalities meshed extremely well! Thank you so much for an amazing experience and gorgeous photos!
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Bailey Sent on 01/10/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Bob and Chris were absolutely amazing! They are very flexible and quick to respond to emails. The pictures they take are stunning and capture the most intimate details. They are very personable. They made the rehearsal dinner and the wedding day so much fun. They went above and beyond to make sure the weekend was perfect. Their energy is awesome! They easily meshed with our families like they were apart it of from day one! I will definitely use Ocken Photography again!
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Amber Sent on 05/12/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Chris Ocken was our wedding photographer and wonderful to work with on our wedding day! He was very professional yet had a fun-loving personality and most importantly got some amazing shots!! We even had a mother that was a little demanding on how/where we should shoot photos and Chris handled her in a sweet but firm way. He captured all the great memories of our wedding - we LOVE all our photos and we would use him again!
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User2167599 Sent on 06/07/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Chris and his assistant Mona were beyond amazing! Words cannot even begin to describe how well they handled our family! Everyone thought they were long time friends with us as how easily they interacted with everyone and how comfortable the made everyone feel. Chris and Mona did an AMAZING job of managing our crazy family (both my husband's family and my family consists of divorced and remarried parents (some of whom do not get along the best). He did a great job getting all our photos done so we could enjoy some time together even after pictures before the reception started. We are so happy to have found Chris. We intend to use his services as we grow our family to document our lives together through images!
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Ren Sent on 07/16/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Bob Ocken is the only photographer i would use for any event.
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Stephanie Sent on 07/08/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We requested simple straight forward photography to document the day. We weren't into angled shots or pictures of my shoes and the like that are so popular. Bob and his assistant did a great job of listening, getting the pictures we wanted, and taking a few of those other trendy photos that we thought we didn't want. Turns out I am very glad he took those pictures as well, many of them ended up in our wedding album.
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Alison Sent on 07/06/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Bob was an amazing photographer. He took amazing pictures..so many that I'm still having trouble deciding which ones to put on my walls. I am not a big fan of the "cheesy" photos, which is one of the reasons I love Bob. He did such a amazing job on engagement and bridal portraits and family photos and pics throughout my wedding night...but what he also manages to catch are the intimate, real moments. He has a knack for taking beautiful photos when you don't realize...and many of these shots are my favorites.
Bob was so easy and fun to work with.....highly recommend using him!!!
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Alexis Sent on 06/24/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Bob is an incredibly talented photographer who produced a beautiful set of images, giving us exactly what we wanted and more. He is extremely creative, professional, dependable, and an overall pleasure to be around. As soon as our initial meeting began, I knew Bob was a perfect fit. He was clear and efficient, guided us throughout the entire process, and the end result was better than I could have imagined. Thank you Bob!
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Awards

35
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Smiling Toad Productions Smiling Toad Productions Wedding Videographers

If you choose Chris, you will NOT be disappointed! He knows all the best locations around town and has the experience to capture them with you perfectly :)

A Stem Above A Stem Above Wedding Florists

Chris, Jen, and the Ocken Gang are fabulous to work with. I even as a industry person trusted their vision for my own wedding. Tons of my clients work with them upon my reference and absolutely love their work!

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Ocken Photography frequently asked questions

Ocken Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Toning
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
Ocken Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
Ocken Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Vintage
Ocken Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Ocken Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Negatives
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Ocken Photography is recommended by 94% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.7 in quality of service, 4.7 in average response time, 4.7 in flexibility, 4.7 in professionalism and 4.6 in value.

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