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Serving Northeast Ohio and well beyond, I provide photojournalistic wedding coverage with a comfortable balance of creative and traditional images. My goal is to exceed expectations while capturing images that help preserve your wedding memories for generations. I pride myself in catering to couples who value quality photography and premium client services.

My a la carte options enable you to customize services based on your needs. Coverage always includes unlimited images, online proofing and high-resolution files on disc. Services go well beyond wedding-day photography. I provide engagement sessions, pre-wedding portraits, day-after sessions and more. I also offer a variety of prints, gallery wraps and albums.

Photography is both my passion and profession. I earned a Fine Arts Degree from Kent State University. I am member of the Professional Photographers Association (PPA) and the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP).

In addition to wedding work, my corporate and special event photography has been seen in various ads, brochures and publications. Corporate clients have included University Hospitals of Cleveland, Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital, the Ireland Cancer Center, American Heart Association, Cleveland Health Legacy, Case University and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

I look forward to learning about your wedding and providing photography that captures the detail, atmosphere and (most importantly) the emotion of your special day.

Warm Regards,
Tom Forrest

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Digital Files

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

High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Albums
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
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
Prints
Proofs
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Tom Forrest Photography

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Reviewers rave about the photographer’s professionalism, calming presence, clear communication, and flexible pricing. He captures stunning posed and candid shots, covers every detail, and delivers edited galleries quickly. Many say he made the day easier and exceeded expectations.

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Reviewers rave about the photographer’s professionalism, calming presence, clear communication, and flexible pricing. He captures stunning posed and candid shots, covers every detail, and delivers edited galleries quickly. Many say he made the day easier and exceeded expectations.

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Gavin Sent on 11/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Absolute Best!

Tom was absolutely amazing to work with for our wedding! He was super professional and really knew how to give great direction to capture beautiful shots of us and the venue, but he was also totally open to our ideas and made sure we got the photos we wanted. The pictures turned out stunning, we’re so excited to share them with our friends and family and know we’ll cherish them forever. We couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out!
Maggie
Maggie Sent on 10/24/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The IDEAL Wedding Photographer

Tom's experience, talent, & personality create the ideal wedding photographer! My husband and I spoke with quite a few photographers and it was clear that Tom was the right/only choice after the first call. While bringing wonderful energy to all of our interactions Tom also has a very calming presence that we appreciated in the planning process and on the big day.

All of the requested family combos, special moments, details, and SO much more captured seamlessly and beautifully. We feel like we're reliving the day when browsing through the gallery. Tom is a complete professional through every step of the process, winning my dad's approval immediately. And his professionalism AND creativity shine through in every photo.

Tom's pricing structure is straight forward, flexible, and reasonable. Nothing like the set packages that we saw from others - a la carte, as it should be.

+ Extra kudos for following while I led my new husband on a trek across the rocky ledge of Lake Erie :)

Absolutely FANTASTIC on all levels.
Polina
Polina Sent on 08/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The only right answer is Tom Forrest

I created a profile just so I could leave this review. I am so happy I booked my wedding with Tom! He captured every part of my day. Even the moments I may have missed. He was everywhere at the perfect time. Even a heavy rainstorm didn’t stop him from capturing breathtaking photos. Highly recommend his work and will forever recommend him.
Kristin
Kristin Sent on 03/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Work and Easy to Plan!

Tom was great to work with and has such a wonderful photography style! Made me feel comfortable taking pictures, even though I'm not a big fan of photos. Was easy to schedule and was worth every cent! He had a survey to take once you got close to the wedding, specifically about wedding day times and people to include in pictures, and it was really helpful to plan the day. Was the easiest part of the wedding to plan!
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Kristen Sent on 09/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Tom is a complete professional and master of his trade

Tom is a complete professional and master of his trade. We interviewed several wedding photographers, and Tom stood out by far even from our very first call. During that call, it was clear that he heard and understood our priorities. His calm yet confident composure was a breath of fresh air after talking with many other photographers that were pushy and trying to upsell us on various services we were not interested in. We worked with Tom remotely since we were traveling in for our wedding. Even though we had not met him in person up until the day of our wedding, he was always available for an email or call if we had any questions or conerns. He accomodated all of our requests no matter how atypical, and leading up to the event, he kept a constant line of communication to put any of our worries at ease. Neither of us feel like we are particularly photogenic, but with Tom's direction, the posed photos felt and looked completely natural. He also did a fantastic job photographing candid moments of us and our guests throughout the event. The artistry in his work really captured the entire day beautifully, and many of our guests commented on his kind and professional demeanor throughout the day. Despite promising us a lot, he still far exceeded our expectations. Our wedding wouldn't have been the same without him, and now we have an extensive collection of gorgeous photos to remember every part of that day.
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Jody Sent on 08/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great wedding photographer!

Tom did a wonderful job photographing my daughter's wedding. His photography was excellent and his prices were very reasonable.
Danielle
Danielle Sent on 10/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best wedding decision

Can we give Tom 10/5 stars? I mean, hiring him was the single best decision we made in our entire wedding-planning process. Of all our vendors, Tom was the easiest to get in touch with, and he was always quick to answer our questions and give suggestions when we asked. I had no doubt at all that we'd get along when we met him (we only chatted on the phone prior to wedding day), and I was right. He was such a calming presence on our wedding day, managed to corral our family members kindly and efficiently, and got every shot we could have wanted. He's so professional. He delivered our edited photos within 3 weeks of our wedding. 3 weeks! He told us to expect a month, but we were amazed at how quickly he got the photos back to us. We can't thank Tom enough for everything he did to create photos that will preserve our memories forever. All we can do is tell everyone to hire him for photography in Northeast Ohio.
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Kayla Sent on 08/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Tom truly captured every moment of our wedding day!

Tom’s calming and conversational nature made it easy to pose for the camera. The candids truly showed the happiness and joy in everyone on that day. Our pictures were ready in an impressive amount of time, and Tom is great at communicating the entire process with you! My experience with Tom Forrest was nothing short of excellent!
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Mm Sent on 08/15/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning wedding photos!!

Tom did an amazing job capturing our wedding! He was with us all day long and was able to capture every detail of our big day. He was so accommodating and easy to work with every step of the way. His high quality, beautiful pictures will last a lifetime. His fun personality was an added bonus and he even removed a very large bug from our drapes! He does it all!
Morgan
Morgan Sent on 06/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A True Pro - Happy Days Lodge - 6/9/23

I actually found Tom's photos on a Pinterest post when I looked up my venue and I loved his photography style. His style is natural with limited filters. Comparing him to other larger photo studios I interviewed, he actually read ahead the answers I already submitted and we could build our discussion from there versus redoing the questionnaire on the phone. That already indicated to me that he pays attention to detail. During our engagement and ultimately our wedding photo sessions, he made sure we felt comfortable and he gives very clear instructions on how he wanted you to pose. He made sure he captured every important moment and he kept us on track with the schedule as much as our coordinator did. Tom is a true professional at his craft and I will always recommend him to anyone who is looking for a photographer. We are so happy with how all of our photos turned out and we know that you will be too if you are able to hire him for your special day!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
At Last Event Planning At Last Event Planning Wedding Planners

We so enjoy working with Tom Forrest!

Love, Laughter & Elegance: Wedding & Event Planning Love, Laughter & Elegance: Wedding & Event Planning Wedding Planners

Tom Forrest is a great photographer to work with! He has a great eye, and takes wonderful photos. Very professional in his manner, and his customer service. I highly recommend working with Tom!

Candy Apple Films Candy Apple Films Wedding Videographers

Tom is always fun to work with! He continually puts his bride's wishes at the top of the list and his calm and friendly demeanor is a huge plus during those stressful wedding mornings. He brings out the best in everyone and it shows in his final images. I highly recommend Tom Forrest!

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Tom Forrest Photography frequently asked questions

Tom Forrest Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
Tom Forrest Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
Tom Forrest Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Tom Forrest Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Tom Forrest Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Thank You Cards
Tom Forrest Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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